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Comment on Volunteer Feedback Sessions Regarding the Property Plan by Charlotte Angotti

Charlotte Angotti — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:44:10 +0000

I agree with Mary Wilson and have very similar comments to make about Camp Latonka. If you review the MO KIDS research data, you will see about the poverty areas of the very Bootheel area of Missouri. These young ladies need to surround themselves with people who can help them become the best they can be. In these days of HIGH fuel prices, the least distance that adults have to travel in order to provide these opportunites for girls, the more likely you are to get more volunteers.
Years ago when we had day camp, our school district allowed us to use a school bus to transport girls to the day camp in our county. Financially, this could not happen now. DAEOC might be able to help. SMTS might be able to help. We all need to look with solutions already exist and collaborate with them.

Comment on Girl Scouts Annual Phonebook Recycling Project by gsmoheartland

gsmoheartland — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:04:19 +0000

Thank you for your dedication to Girl Scouts as a lifetime member and Girl Scout volunteer. We strive to keep volunteers and parents informed and appreciate your suggestions on ways to improve our efforts.

Comment on Girl Scouts Annual Phonebook Recycling Project by Charlotte Angotti

Charlotte Angotti — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:11:46 +0000

I am a lifetime Girl Scout in the former Girl Scout Council. I have spent a day at the camp in Joplin when I was in junior high. I remember the National Guard bringing a duce and 1/2 to Nevada High School and picking us up to go to day camp in Vernon County. The older girls got to spend 1 night under the stars. I do not hear of those things happening anymore.
My daughter was a Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Scout and is the only Girl Scout of which I am aware that has earned the Gold Award in the North Pemiscot Service Unit. That Service Unit does not exist anymore because you folks never got the girls their cookie rewards. Now no girls will register for Girl Scouts.
I was a Service Unit manager/ Neighborhood Chairperson – whatever GSUSA decided that title should be for ALL the years that my daughter was in Scouting. She is also a lifetime Girl Scout now in the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle. She was my granddaughter’s Daisy leader this past year. I pray when registration is done at Mary Esther Elementary in Mary Esther, FL, that some mom will come forward and volunteer to work with a Brownie Troop. Why GSUSA puts girls together in 1 troop from several different schools is difficult for me to understand. Many difficulties arise for the leader to communicate with the moms.
When my mom passed away in 2007, I asked at the Dexter office what was on the wish list for Camp Latonka. I use to see a Wish List sent out in the area newspapers and various publications. I donated a set of sheets for Cook’s cabin. I made the hour drive to the Dexter office and gave those sheets to Patti Parker. I never received a thank you note. I also suggested that a wish list be publicized in all the newspapers in southeast MO. I imagine they would do that kind of thing for free as a puclic service announcement. Men & women use to gather at Outpost on a weekend before summer camp started to put up the tents in Outpost. In additon, many volunteers were invited on that same weekend to get the cabins, etc ready for the summer season.
I also know about Dennis Cain money for use by Pemiscot County Girls. I never hear anything about that. ????
We use to get a Parent newsletter in the mail. Not all families can afford to have a computer. If you want parent support and free labor, I suggest to MAIL out a newsletter at least once a year to ALL families.

I taught kdg. for 1 year, 2nd grade for 3 years and was a K – 12th grade professional school counselor for 31 years. I have a wealth of free resources which I utilized for various programs at school. I’m use to applying for grants. I wrote a School-to-Careers grant in 2000 to be able to take each grade I worked with on a School-to-Careers field. For example, for 9 years I took our 4th graders from North Pemiscot Elementary to the State Capital in Jefferson City to learn about careers in MO government. Camp Latonka use to have nurses who would take turns staffing the various summer camp sessions. Cap Acom from Wardell, MO and Charles Baker from Kennett, MO help get Camp Latonka started in 1948. When we went to a family event at Camp Latonka, my son, my daughter and myself rode horses on a trail through the Camp Latonka property.
Now, Sally Ride, a former Girl Scout has passed away. I believe a scholarhip should be started in her honor. Having dealt with many, many scholarships in 35 years, I would be willing to meet with a committee in southeast MO to develop the guidelines for this scholarship. I do not see in any newspapers about scholarships for Girl Scouts. Remember, Girls can be ANYTHING !!!!
Since I have been retired, we have started a home-owned business of selling farm toys. My time is limited, I receive no communications by mail except a catalog, I see VERY little in the newspapers in southeast MO to encourage scouting. Once again, I believe that the Southeast MO Press Association would do this as a public service.
I need to quit for now. Respectfully submitted.

Comment on Volunteer Feedback Sessions Regarding the Property Plan by Mary Wilson

Mary Wilson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:21:44 +0000

I believe there should be no question about keeping Camp Mintahama! As a Girl Scout, I attended many years and sessions at Mintahama, and in turn, my two daughters attended Mintahama. My daughters were aides, and then went to counselor camp and became wonderful camp counselors. Many great people over the years have supported, worked, volunteered, and sacrificed for Mintahama ! Mintahama has been opened for many, many years and offers the best programs for girls in the four state area ! Joplin has suffered greatly in the last year with the devistation of the tornado that tore up many homes and businesses, and took the lives of many people. I am sure there are many, many supporters who will agree with me, that Camp Mintahama has stood the test in time, and should continue for many, many years to come, to enlighten and help mold the lives of girls in the four state area ! Please help us continue the Camp Mintahama tradition and keep the spirit of Girl Scouting alive in Joplin!

Comment on New Research Affirms Lifetime Benefits Of Girls’ Participation in Girl Scouting by gsmoheartland

gsmoheartland — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:26:24 +0000

Great to hear! Please contact the council office at 877-312-4764 and community/membership development specialist, Megan at extension 1334, can get you and your daughter started. Thanks for your question!

Comment on New Research Affirms Lifetime Benefits Of Girls’ Participation in Girl Scouting by Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:31:28 +0000

I live in Columbia,MO and have a daughter who is entering Kindergarten in the Fall. How do I find information on local Daisy troops?

Comment on 2012 Cookie Program Extension by gsmoheartland

gsmoheartland — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:43:51 +0000

Thanks for your question. Cookie patches will come from the service unit cookie manager.
They should be available for pickup by the leaders at the May service unit meeting.

Comment on 2012 Cookie Program Extension by Jennifer P.

Jennifer P. — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:39:25 +0000

When can the girls expect to receive their patches, etc.?

Comment on And the Winner of the Girls Expo Cake-Off is…. by Angela Willson

Angela Willson — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:41:16 +0000

I LOVED this cake! I am so glad that they won! I think it tasted like Thin Mints
Congrats!!

Comment on And the Winner of the Girls Expo Cake-Off is…. by Connie Roth

Connie Roth — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:20:22 +0000

This cake was truely AWESOME!! Unlike some of the others it was all cake and wonderful!! Thank you for being part of our celebration.