On January 18, 2010 the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys announced that their Board of Directors had made a decision upon recommendation of the Long Term Property Task Force. Our beloved Camp Rolling Ridges, along with several other camp properties, are scheduled to be closed and placed on the market to be sold as of October 1, 2010. We have created a page on our service unit website to keep everyone up-to-date on this topic. A meeting is being help on Thursday, February 11, 7pm-9pm, to give concerned volunteers more details on how this decision was made as well as address questions that have been submitted in advance. You must RSVP to attend the meeting. See the Camp RR page. Please be assured that daycamp will still take place this summer, as scheduled.

Everyone should download and print a copy of the most recent SafetyWise updates, effective 08/27/2009. You should keep a copy tucked inside of your troop copy of SafetyWise.

Please plan to attend the next Woodbury Service Unit Troop Leaders Meeting on Monday, March 1, 7pm.

Daycamp 2010 ~ Registration for girl campers and Junior Caddies is now closed. We are still in need of Caddies!

Troop Cookie Booth Bonus ~ Just added! Troops can earn additional incentives based on how many cookie booths they hold this season. Check it out!

Winter Cookie Walkabout ~ New this year! River Valleys wants to increase visibility and also try to serve many homes that may not have visited by a Girl Scout. People really do want cookies! The official date is Saturday, March 6, but you can schedule yours for whatever is convenient for your troop.

Me and My Guy Dance ~ Registration has been extended to February 5th. The dance committee is asking for your gently used Beanie-Baby-type animals. They are going to use them to weigh down balloon center-pieces at the dance, so must have a little weight to them. Please contact the dance committe to drop them off. Also ~ theme baskets can be dropped off at Jean's house. Contact her for further details.

First Annual Woodbury Service Unit Pinewood Derby ~ Save the date! Saturday morning, March 20. Details are now here. Follow link. We just found out that the top 10 finishers will advance to the River Valleys Power Derby at Camp Lakamaga on April 10. There are lots of other activities at camp that day as well, so take your troop, or encourage families to go and check it out.

Bring a Friend Campaign ~ see the flier for more details.

Adult Volunteer Awards ~ Please take a few moments to consider nominating someone you know for a Service Unit Level adult award. What a great chance to recognize that person has gone above and beyond to serve girls or adults! Nominations are due by April 15. Awards will be given at our May 3 leaders meeting.

Older Girl Event ~ For girls in grades 6-12. Hang out with friends and have a good time!

Forever Green ~ Girl Scouts Forever Green Community Action Project, January 25 - April 30

In 2012, Girl Scouts will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To mark this milestone and honor our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts of all ages will be engaging in a nationwide Community Action Project, “Girl Scouts Forever Green.” River Valleys was selected as a pilot council for this exciting national initiative. 

Using their leadership skills, girls will plan and implement a Take Action project in one of five environmental focus areas (air, waste management, water, energy, green space). Girls will track their environmental impact on a national website. 

All Girl Scout troops, Juliettes, friends, and family can get involved today and be Forever Green!

Please visit the River Valleys Forever Green page for patch requirements, focus area information, and project ideas

Young Women's Conference ~ Dream Alone...Achieve Together is being held at Century College on March 20. The keynote speaker is the amazing Ann Bancroft! Featured workshops include on nontraditional careers, technical careers and personal growth sessions.

 Fall Encampment ~ If you did not get your encampment patches, please contact Julie S. 

Special Needs Troops Now Forming ~ The Woodbury Service Unit is in the process of forming new troops for girls with special needs. This opportunity is open to girls of all abilities in Kindergarten to 12th grade.

Continue to pay close attention to email updates from your Program Age-Level Advisor.