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Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc. Summer 2008
The ViewWelcome Message
Dear Friends:
Toni Morrison, acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the best-
selling novel, Beloved, once said, “Tradition is not there to arrest
us; it is there to arouse us.” That statement seems an apt metaphor
for Girl Scouting as we move forward into both a new council and
national program model with many progressive initiatives, transfor-
mative resources and an expanded gateway to continue the ultimate
Girl Scout tradition to build today’s girls into the leaders of tomor-
row.
We want to thank all of you for providing yet another chapter in our
scrapbook of Girl Scout memories. We have accomplished a great
deal this past year, beginning with the inclusion of the community
of Rahway, increases in our membership and re-establishment and
expansion of Camp Sinawik in Scotch Plains. We have also
maintained a balanced budget resulting from growth in our product
sales and increased generosity by individuals and corporate donors
to support the work of Girl Scouting.
We look forward with nervous excitement to the future and its
possibilities, including the start of new membership levels, expan-
sion of our national program resources, increased access to local
program opportunities and resources, and constant support of a
cadre of dedicated adult volunteers. Please be assured, that you
can count on the two of us to remain dedicated to the mission and
purpose of Girl Scouting and we look forward to continuing to
serve Girl Scouting in our new volunteer capacities.
We invite all of you to attend the merger meeting scheduled for
Saturday, September 6th
starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Union County
Performing Arts Center in Rahway to witness this historic moment
for the girls of our jurisdiction. We look forward to yet another
generation of girls and adults developing lasting traditions as
members of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Tiffany N. Wilson, Board Chair Donna M. Dolce, CEO
Silver and Gold Dinner a Smashing Success
GSWRC paid tribute to over 60 of its finest volunteers and friends
during the Silver and Gold Dinner. The event was held on April 29
at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains with over 270
supporters of the movement in attendance.
Seven men and women
came away with the
Emerald Award, the
highest honor that can
be bestowed on adult
volunteers in the realm
of GSWRC. Mary
Conrad and Kathleen
Cunningham of Eliza-
beth, Debbie Esposito
and Joann Sabados-
Carolina of Roselle,
Anne Mellen of Warren,
Camp Hoover ranger
John Shabatura, the
council's first-ever male
Emerald Award honoree, and Merry Wisler of Westfield all were
recognized for their many years of distinguished service by
receiving the Emerald Award.
In addition, the council paid tribute to 31 young ladies receiving
their Gold Awards by showing a Powerpoint video highlighting
and detailing their
accomplishments.
Adrienne Supino, a
reporter for New Jersey
Network served as the
mistress of ceremonies.
Supino was assisted in
the presentation of
awards by CEO Donna
M. Dolce and Board
President Tiffany N.
Wilson. Silver and Gold
Committee Chair Nancy
Faulks and June
Chernetz, the chair of the Awards and Recognitions Committee also
played large roles in the festivities along with members of their
committees.
Emerald Award recipients Front Row (L-R) Merry
Wisler, Joann Sabados-Carolina, Anne Mellen,
Debbie Esposito, Council CEO Donna M. Dolce. Back
Row (L-R) John Shabatura, Kathleen Cunningham,
Mary Conrad, Board Chair Tiffany N. Wilson
Women of Courahe, Confidence and Character
Cena Pollitt, Eleanor Willert and Linda Maggio.
continued on following page
Summer 2008 Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc.
THE VIEW
The View Summer 2008
News from Around Council
Keeping In Touch
By Phone: 908-232-3236
By fax: 908-232-2140 or 232-4508
By email contact@gswrc.com
In cyberspace www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
By mail: 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, NJ 07090
Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and individuals financially
partnered with GSWRC to make the event a rousing success. Key
contributors
included ABC
Bakers, Comcast,
Commerce Bank
and Salerno,
Gannon and
Angelo, P.C.
Linda Maggio,
Executive
Director of the
Westfield United
Way, Fanwood’s
Cena Pollitt,
GSWRC’s Board
President from 1985-89 and Eleanor E. Willert of North Plainfield, a
longtime council supporter were feted as women of courage,
confidence and character. A video produced by Sarah Quinn, a
cadette Girl Scout was shown in their honor.
2008 Award Recipients
Emerald Award--Mary Conrad, Elizabeth, Kathleen Cunningham, Eliza-
beth, Debbie Esposito, Roselle, Anne Mellen, Warren, Joann Sabados-
Carolina, Roselle, John Shabatura, Council, Merry Wisler, Westfield.
Thanks Badge II--Bernadine Liebrich, Westfield, Rose Norrish, Council.
Thanks Badge--Diane Barker, Elizabeth, Theresa Dziedzic, Union, Nancy
Faulks, Roselle, Dorothy Hooker, Council, Edna Moreira, Elizabeth,
Margaret Petracca, Elizabeth.
Honor Pin--Rosemary Anderson, Elizabeth, Michele Billich, South
Plainfield, Cindy Corveleyn, Union, Maria Esteves, Elizabeth, Kathryn
Holland, Union, Catherine Kattak, Westfield, Linda Kelly, South Plainfield,
Alison Lane, Linden, Ann Lane, Linden, Christina Liebrich, Board, Madeline
Petracca, Elizabeth, Donna Steinmetz, Union, Rachel Treadwell, Council,
Eileen Velez, Elizabeth, Chris Veneruso, Elizabeth.
Appreciation Pin--Eileen Caufield, Cranford, Jean Marie Coletta,
Dunellen/Green Brook, Michele Cruz, Union, Nancy Deutsch, Warren,
Debbie Downs-Varnerin, Watchung, Caroline Duffy, Cranford, Patty Duffy,
South Plainfield, Anne Fellin, North Plainfield, Susan Fisher, Union, Debbie
Grispart, Kenilworth, Tania Hannon, North Plainfield, Kris Kiefer,
Westfield, Leslie Killeen, Union, Tek Lisovich, Linden, Lea McDonald,
Plainfield, Dana Milane, South Plainfield, Katie Norwine, Cranford, Karen
Pennett, Watchung, Jackie Piano, Dunellen/Green Brook, Sue Piro, South
Plainfield, Kathie Pittenger, South Plainfield, Carol Lee Ruppel, Linden,
Lisa Sasso-Kocha, Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Charlene Schuyler, Dunellen/
Green Brook, Sharon Siebert, Kenilworth, Susan Tomljanovic, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains, Ellen Ushay, Cranford, Angie Voorhees, Fanwood/Scotch
Plains, Dolores Walker, Watchung,
Elizabeth Weslock, Roselle Park,
Carolyn Whelan, Warren.
Gold Award- -Erin Bange, Westfield,
Manuela DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Margaret DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Kathleen Fleitman, Roselle Park, Kathryn
Galasso, Westfield, Emily Harris,
Westfield,Meghan Hartmann, South
Plainfield, Zainub Karu, Warren, Emily
Katz. Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Julia
Maramara, Cranford, Melia Parsloe,
Westfield, Jill Pate, Westfield, Jorie
Richlin-Zack, Westfield,
Barbara Rodriguez, Elizabeth, Elena
Rubino, Berkeley Heights, Ellen Salmi,
Roselle, Megan Sherman, Westfield,
Barbara Slaugh, Fanwood/Scotch Plains,
Noelle Smart, Warren, Michelle Spinella,
Mountainside, Cristina Talucci, North
Plainfield, Allison Walker, Berkeley
Heights, Christina Woods, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains.
Honor Pin recipients
Gold Award recipients
Get Ready for the ClassicFor the third year in succession, GSWRC will take part in the
Juliette Low Golf Classic. The 2008 edition of the Classic will take
place on Monday, October 20 at Shackamaxon Golf and County
Club in Scotch Plains. This year marks the 11th
Annual Classic but
the first under the umbrella of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
(GSHNJ).
The action gets underway at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and registra-
tion. A 10:30 a.m. shotgun
start is planned, allowing
golfers to tackle
Shackamaxon’s challenging
and picturesque 18-hole
layout. Hole-in-One prizes as
well as recognition for longest
drive and closest to the pin are
also at stake. A women’s golf
clinic will take place from 1:30-
3:30 p.m. with prizes being
awarded in various categories
as well. A cocktail hour
follows at 4 p.m. with a dinner reception slated for 5 p.m. Prior to
dinner, guests will have the opportunity to take their best shot at
coming away with a multitude of exciting prizes as part of the tricky
tray and 50/50 raffle.
New this year is an early bird discount, with individual golfers
paying $325 and foursomes paying $1,300 prior to Sept. 1 while
paying $350 and $1,400 respectively after that date. A variety of
sponsorship opportunities are still available ranging from $125-
$10,000.
For more information, contact Ross Blacker at 908-232-3236 ext.
1209, rblacker@gswrc.com.
Girl Scouts Need You!!Do you know how to do an oil change?
Can you make awesome preserves?
Does science make your heart beat faster?
Are you a “Go Green” person?
If so, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is looking for you.
We are looking for adults who are experts in their respective fields
to impart their knowledge and share their expertise with Girl Scout
troops and groups. This opportunity is perfect for those unwilling
or unable to commit to being a troop leader but are interested in
helping shape the lives of girls and young women. Troop meetings
take place after school, in the evenings and on weekends. Troops
are always looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives to help
enrich and liven their Girl Scout experience. Be sure to contact the
GSWRC Council Service Center today if you are interested.
The View Summer 2008
News from Around Council
Keeping In Touch
By Phone: 908-232-3236
By fax: 908-232-2140 or 232-4508
By email contact@gswrc.com
In cyberspace www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
By mail: 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, NJ 07090
Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and individuals financially
partnered with GSWRC to make the event a rousing success. Key
contributors
included ABC
Bakers, Comcast,
Commerce Bank
and Salerno,
Gannon and
Angelo, P.C.
Linda Maggio,
Executive
Director of the
Westfield United
Way, Fanwood’s
Cena Pollitt,
GSWRC’s Board
President from 1985-89 and Eleanor E. Willert of North Plainfield, a
longtime council supporter were feted as women of courage,
confidence and character. A video produced by Sarah Quinn, a
cadette Girl Scout was shown in their honor.
2008 Award Recipients
Emerald Award--Mary Conrad, Elizabeth, Kathleen Cunningham, Eliza-
beth, Debbie Esposito, Roselle, Anne Mellen, Warren, Joann Sabados-
Carolina, Roselle, John Shabatura, Council, Merry Wisler, Westfield.
Thanks Badge II--Bernadine Liebrich, Westfield, Rose Norrish, Council.
Thanks Badge--Diane Barker, Elizabeth, Theresa Dziedzic, Union, Nancy
Faulks, Roselle, Dorothy Hooker, Council, Edna Moreira, Elizabeth,
Margaret Petracca, Elizabeth.
Honor Pin--Rosemary Anderson, Elizabeth, Michele Billich, South
Plainfield, Cindy Corveleyn, Union, Maria Esteves, Elizabeth, Kathryn
Holland, Union, Catherine Kattak, Westfield, Linda Kelly, South Plainfield,
Alison Lane, Linden, Ann Lane, Linden, Christina Liebrich, Board, Madeline
Petracca, Elizabeth, Donna Steinmetz, Union, Rachel Treadwell, Council,
Eileen Velez, Elizabeth, Chris Veneruso, Elizabeth.
Appreciation Pin--Eileen Caufield, Cranford, Jean Marie Coletta,
Dunellen/Green Brook, Michele Cruz, Union, Nancy Deutsch, Warren,
Debbie Downs-Varnerin, Watchung, Caroline Duffy, Cranford, Patty Duffy,
South Plainfield, Anne Fellin, North Plainfield, Susan Fisher, Union, Debbie
Grispart, Kenilworth, Tania Hannon, North Plainfield, Kris Kiefer,
Westfield, Leslie Killeen, Union, Tek Lisovich, Linden, Lea McDonald,
Plainfield, Dana Milane, South Plainfield, Katie Norwine, Cranford, Karen
Pennett, Watchung, Jackie Piano, Dunellen/Green Brook, Sue Piro, South
Plainfield, Kathie Pittenger, South Plainfield, Carol Lee Ruppel, Linden,
Lisa Sasso-Kocha, Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Charlene Schuyler, Dunellen/
Green Brook, Sharon Siebert, Kenilworth, Susan Tomljanovic, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains, Ellen Ushay, Cranford, Angie Voorhees, Fanwood/Scotch
Plains, Dolores Walker, Watchung,
Elizabeth Weslock, Roselle Park,
Carolyn Whelan, Warren.
Gold Award- -Erin Bange, Westfield,
Manuela DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Margaret DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Kathleen Fleitman, Roselle Park, Kathryn
Galasso, Westfield, Emily Harris,
Westfield,Meghan Hartmann, South
Plainfield, Zainub Karu, Warren, Emily
Katz. Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Julia
Maramara, Cranford, Melia Parsloe,
Westfield, Jill Pate, Westfield, Jorie
Richlin-Zack, Westfield,
Barbara Rodriguez, Elizabeth, Elena
Rubino, Berkeley Heights, Ellen Salmi,
Roselle, Megan Sherman, Westfield,
Barbara Slaugh, Fanwood/Scotch Plains,
Noelle Smart, Warren, Michelle Spinella,
Mountainside, Cristina Talucci, North
Plainfield, Allison Walker, Berkeley
Heights, Christina Woods, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains.
Honor Pin recipients
Gold Award recipients
Get Ready for the ClassicFor the third year in succession, GSWRC will take part in the
Juliette Low Golf Classic. The 2008 edition of the Classic will take
place on Monday, October 20 at Shackamaxon Golf and County
Club in Scotch Plains. This year marks the 11th
Annual Classic but
the first under the umbrella of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
(GSHNJ).
The action gets underway at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and registra-
tion. A 10:30 a.m. shotgun
start is planned, allowing
golfers to tackle
Shackamaxon’s challenging
and picturesque 18-hole
layout. Hole-in-One prizes as
well as recognition for longest
drive and closest to the pin are
also at stake. A women’s golf
clinic will take place from 1:30-
3:30 p.m. with prizes being
awarded in various categories
as well. A cocktail hour
follows at 4 p.m. with a dinner reception slated for 5 p.m. Prior to
dinner, guests will have the opportunity to take their best shot at
coming away with a multitude of exciting prizes as part of the tricky
tray and 50/50 raffle.
New this year is an early bird discount, with individual golfers
paying $325 and foursomes paying $1,300 prior to Sept. 1 while
paying $350 and $1,400 respectively after that date. A variety of
sponsorship opportunities are still available ranging from $125-
$10,000.
For more information, contact Ross Blacker at 908-232-3236 ext.
1209, rblacker@gswrc.com.
Girl Scouts Need You!!Do you know how to do an oil change?
Can you make awesome preserves?
Does science make your heart beat faster?
Are you a “Go Green” person?
If so, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is looking for you.
We are looking for adults who are experts in their respective fields
to impart their knowledge and share their expertise with Girl Scout
troops and groups. This opportunity is perfect for those unwilling
or unable to commit to being a troop leader but are interested in
helping shape the lives of girls and young women. Troop meetings
take place after school, in the evenings and on weekends. Troops
are always looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives to help
enrich and liven their Girl Scout experience. Be sure to contact the
GSWRC Council Service Center today if you are interested.
www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
Realignment News
Call To MeetingVoting to officially complete the merger process will take place on
Saturday, September 6, 2008 starting at 10 a.m. This historic event
will be held at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.
The site has ample parking and is accessible to public transporta-
tion. The first part of the meeting will take place from 9 a.m.-12
noon with all three existing councils making the merger official.
Registration will be at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the proceed-
ings at 10 a.m. The second portion of the day will begin at noon
and last until 2 p.m. This part will be a celebration of the process
successfully coming to a conclusion and give volunteers, staff and
friends a chance to mingle and bond with each other.
A Look at the PatchPictured is the patch design for GSHNJ. Developed by Kaeley Hay,
a Senior Girl Scout from GSWRC’s Clark/
Garwood/Winfield Community, the patch is
currently in production. Following Kaeley’s
submission, graphic artist Tamir Anghel
graciously donated his time to adapt the
patch incorporating all of Kaeley’s concepts.
A complimentary patch will be provided to all
Patch and Name Contest entrants and will be
on sale in all the Council Shops.
The Ground We Will CoverThe new council jurisdiction will be far-reaching, extending from
easternmost reaches of the
Garden State to points west.
The new council will have the
potential to serve a population
of nearly 150,000 girls across a
region that spans the state
from east to west covering the
counties of Essex, Hudson,
Hunterdon, Somerset, Union and parts of Middlesex and Warren.
Governance MattersGovernance of the new council is a critical priority. The governance
function will be instrumental in establishing the vision, direction
and policies of GSHNJ. Significant elements of the governance
process are: each service unit will be represented by two (2)
delegates, the board will have five (5) officers and 18 members at-
large and meetings can be held telelectronically.
In CyberspaceThe Website Sub-Committee in conjunction with Vertical X Internet
Solutions is proud to present the interim page for GSHNJ. The page
went live on June 17 and can be accessed at www.gshnj.org. The
interim page has the same look and feel as the permanent site set to
launch on or about October 1. Council staff members will work
through the summer preparing the components and elements that
will appear on the permanent site. The migration to the new site will
be ongoing even beyond October 1, with some information still
housed on the existing
council sites as site
development continues.
An exciting feature of the
permanent site is that the
photos at the top of the
pages will randomly
change each time a page is
loaded. The site visitors
won’t get tired of looking
at the same photos every
time. Girls from all areas of the council will be represented.
Troop Number NewsThe assignment of troop numbers throughout the jurisdiction has
been of significant concern. A new system that will allow troops to
retain their existing troop number identity, while ensuring unique
distinction for processing critical forms has been devised with
fairness and sensitivity. Troop leaders will be apprised on this new
system as the new Girl Scout year gets underway in October.
Programs on the HorizonThe Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Greater Essex and
Hudson, and Rolling Hills are working together to create one
comprehensive program calendar for the Girl Scouts Heart of New
Jersey 2008-2009. There will be more programs offered than ever
before! Get ready for Night Flight at the Philadelphia Zoo, Smart
Sitter classes, High School Musical, volleyball programming, a
sleepover at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, snow-tubing
and much more. You will find more information on programs for the
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey in a program calendar which will be
accessible on line and hard copy in late August.
Are You Getting the News?The CRC has produced four issues of Realignment News. The
publication, currently available on
www.gshnj.org as well as the homepages
of all three existing councils, contains
pertinent and valuable information. The
areas of program, membership, fund
development, communications, technol-
ogy and much more have been touched
on. The final issue of Realignment News
will be produced in mid to late August.
Small, Yet Important, DetailAt the June Meeting of the CRC, it was decided that the new
council name will be Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, eliminating the
words “of the” from the original version of the name. The name
change came about as a result of feedback from volunteers in all
three jurisdictions, and it was adopted to improve the clarity of the
name.
www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
Realignment News
Call To MeetingVoting to officially complete the merger process will take place on
Saturday, September 6, 2008 starting at 10 a.m. This historic event
will be held at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.
The site has ample parking and is accessible to public transporta-
tion. The first part of the meeting will take place from 9 a.m.-12
noon with all three existing councils making the merger official.
Registration will be at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the proceed-
ings at 10 a.m. The second portion of the day will begin at noon
and last until 2 p.m. This part will be a celebration of the process
successfully coming to a conclusion and give volunteers, staff and
friends a chance to mingle and bond with each other.
A Look at the PatchPictured is the patch design for GSHNJ. Developed by Kaeley Hay,
a Senior Girl Scout from GSWRC’s Clark/
Garwood/Winfield Community, the patch is
currently in production. Following Kaeley’s
submission, graphic artist Tamir Anghel
graciously donated his time to adapt the
patch incorporating all of Kaeley’s concepts.
A complimentary patch will be provided to all
Patch and Name Contest entrants and will be
on sale in all the Council Shops.
The Ground We Will CoverThe new council jurisdiction will be far-reaching, extending from
easternmost reaches of the
Garden State to points west.
The new council will have the
potential to serve a population
of nearly 150,000 girls across a
region that spans the state
from east to west covering the
counties of Essex, Hudson,
Hunterdon, Somerset, Union and parts of Middlesex and Warren.
Governance MattersGovernance of the new council is a critical priority. The governance
function will be instrumental in establishing the vision, direction
and policies of GSHNJ. Significant elements of the governance
process are: each service unit will be represented by two (2)
delegates, the board will have five (5) officers and 18 members at-
large and meetings can be held telelectronically.
In CyberspaceThe Website Sub-Committee in conjunction with Vertical X Internet
Solutions is proud to present the interim page for GSHNJ. The page
went live on June 17 and can be accessed at www.gshnj.org. The
interim page has the same look and feel as the permanent site set to
launch on or about October 1. Council staff members will work
through the summer preparing the components and elements that
will appear on the permanent site. The migration to the new site will
be ongoing even beyond October 1, with some information still
housed on the existing
council sites as site
development continues.
An exciting feature of the
permanent site is that the
photos at the top of the
pages will randomly
change each time a page is
loaded. The site visitors
won’t get tired of looking
at the same photos every
time. Girls from all areas of the council will be represented.
Troop Number NewsThe assignment of troop numbers throughout the jurisdiction has
been of significant concern. A new system that will allow troops to
retain their existing troop number identity, while ensuring unique
distinction for processing critical forms has been devised with
fairness and sensitivity. Troop leaders will be apprised on this new
system as the new Girl Scout year gets underway in October.
Programs on the HorizonThe Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Greater Essex and
Hudson, and Rolling Hills are working together to create one
comprehensive program calendar for the Girl Scouts Heart of New
Jersey 2008-2009. There will be more programs offered than ever
before! Get ready for Night Flight at the Philadelphia Zoo, Smart
Sitter classes, High School Musical, volleyball programming, a
sleepover at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, snow-tubing
and much more. You will find more information on programs for the
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey in a program calendar which will be
accessible on line and hard copy in late August.
Are You Getting the News?The CRC has produced four issues of Realignment News. The
publication, currently available on
www.gshnj.org as well as the homepages
of all three existing councils, contains
pertinent and valuable information. The
areas of program, membership, fund
development, communications, technol-
ogy and much more have been touched
on. The final issue of Realignment News
will be produced in mid to late August.
Small, Yet Important, DetailAt the June Meeting of the CRC, it was decided that the new
council name will be Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, eliminating the
words “of the” from the original version of the name. The name
change came about as a result of feedback from volunteers in all
three jurisdictions, and it was adopted to improve the clarity of the
name.
The View Summer 2008
National Trends/Council NewsOn the National FrontThe New Girl Scout Leadership Experience will be launched in
October. This new Girl Scout program model will guide girls
through their own leadership journeys. Exciting material were
developed after years of research and hard work to meet the needs
and interests of today’s
girls.
Changes in the grades
for program levels also
begin this fall. The new
grade levels are: Daisy K-
1, Brownie 2-3, Junior 4-5,
Cadette 6-8, Senior 9-10,
and Ambassador 11-12.
Leaders working with the
girls can decide when to
integrate these changes.
The new program materials will be available in late summer. Leaders
will be trained through out the year in the new materials. During
2008-09, troops will be in various stages of the transition - some
groups will start with new materials, some will finish up projects in
the old books and others doing a mixture of both. It will be up to
the girls and leaders to decide how they will mange this change.
The New Girl Scout Leadership Experience will be delivered to the
girls using a set of Journeys. Journeys unfold through a sequence
of activities and discussions that add up to one giant adventure.
When a Girl Scout journey comes to a close, girls will truly feel a
sense of accomplishment– and come to cherish the awards they’ve
earned along the way.
This year’s journey is titled It’s Your World-Change It! Each level
has it’s own individual activity book and leader’s guide.
Welcome to the Daisy Garden
Brownie Quest
Agent of Change (Juniors)
aMaze (Cadettes)
Girltopia (Seniors)
Your Voice, Your World; The Power of Advocacy (Ambassadors)
The Journeys invite girls to: Discover themselves, Connect with
others and Take Action to change their world. The girls’ book is a
unique journey companion that is rich in Girl Scout history, tradi-
tions, and values. It offers opportunities to imagine and create.
Girls with their adult partners will use these new materials to take
them on a journey to fulfilling the mission of Girl Scouts: To build
girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a
better place.
Product Sales CornerThis fall, GSWRC will be working closely with the Girl Scout
Council of Greater Essex and Hudson Counties on the Fall Product
Sale. This year for the conve-
nience of Service Unit Nut
Managers, two training dates are
being offered, one on Thursday,
August 21, 2008 and the second
on September 3, 2008. Locations
and times are yet to be deter-
mined.
Twelve products grace the
product line along with a multi-
tude of magazines to choose
from. The troop profit for the fall
product sale has increased from
$.70 to $1.00 per item sold. QSP magazine subscriptions - $1.50 per
subscription Mag-Net Booklet - $3.00 per booklet with 10 com-
pleted coupons/names
New this year- troops will collect and remit payment at the time they
place their order and no later than October 21.
Nut deliveries are between November 11 and November 17, just in
time to make perfect hostess gifts for Thanksgiving.
Summertime is a Perfect TimeThe GSWRC council shop is currently offering a number of sales.
Get a heard start
on the 2008-2009
year by stopping
in the shop for all
your Girl Scout
needs. Currently,
the complete
product line of
cookies are priced
at $2.00 per box.
50th
Anniversary
Commemorative
shirts are on sale
for $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children’s sizes while junior
blouses are just 99 cents. Be sure to stop in the store to check out
its clearance rack and many other items currently on sale. Also,
new program materials and new GSHNJ Council patches are on their
way. Stayed tuned to www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts or
www.gshnj.org to see when they arrive.
2008-2009 Service Unit Manager Meeting ScheduleDate Event Time
Thu. Sept. 18 Service Unit Conference 7-9 p.m.
Tue. Nov. 11 Service Unit Meeting 7-9 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 23 Service Unit Team Roundtable 7-9 p.m.
Wed. March 25 Spring Conference 7-9 p.m.
Mon. May 4 Service Unit Team Event 6-9 p.m.
The View Summer 2008
News from Around Council
Keeping In Touch
By Phone: 908-232-3236
By fax: 908-232-2140 or 232-4508
By email contact@gswrc.com
In cyberspace www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
By mail: 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, NJ 07090
Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and individuals financially
partnered with GSWRC to make the event a rousing success. Key
contributors
included ABC
Bakers, Comcast,
Commerce Bank
and Salerno,
Gannon and
Angelo, P.C.
Linda Maggio,
Executive
Director of the
Westfield United
Way, Fanwood’s
Cena Pollitt,
GSWRC’s Board
President from 1985-89 and Eleanor E. Willert of North Plainfield, a
longtime council supporter were feted as women of courage,
confidence and character. A video produced by Sarah Quinn, a
cadette Girl Scout was shown in their honor.
2008 Award Recipients
Emerald Award--Mary Conrad, Elizabeth, Kathleen Cunningham, Eliza-
beth, Debbie Esposito, Roselle, Anne Mellen, Warren, Joann Sabados-
Carolina, Roselle, John Shabatura, Council, Merry Wisler, Westfield.
Thanks Badge II--Bernadine Liebrich, Westfield, Rose Norrish, Council.
Thanks Badge--Diane Barker, Elizabeth, Theresa Dziedzic, Union, Nancy
Faulks, Roselle, Dorothy Hooker, Council, Edna Moreira, Elizabeth,
Margaret Petracca, Elizabeth.
Honor Pin--Rosemary Anderson, Elizabeth, Michele Billich, South
Plainfield, Cindy Corveleyn, Union, Maria Esteves, Elizabeth, Kathryn
Holland, Union, Catherine Kattak, Westfield, Linda Kelly, South Plainfield,
Alison Lane, Linden, Ann Lane, Linden, Christina Liebrich, Board, Madeline
Petracca, Elizabeth, Donna Steinmetz, Union, Rachel Treadwell, Council,
Eileen Velez, Elizabeth, Chris Veneruso, Elizabeth.
Appreciation Pin--Eileen Caufield, Cranford, Jean Marie Coletta,
Dunellen/Green Brook, Michele Cruz, Union, Nancy Deutsch, Warren,
Debbie Downs-Varnerin, Watchung, Caroline Duffy, Cranford, Patty Duffy,
South Plainfield, Anne Fellin, North Plainfield, Susan Fisher, Union, Debbie
Grispart, Kenilworth, Tania Hannon, North Plainfield, Kris Kiefer,
Westfield, Leslie Killeen, Union, Tek Lisovich, Linden, Lea McDonald,
Plainfield, Dana Milane, South Plainfield, Katie Norwine, Cranford, Karen
Pennett, Watchung, Jackie Piano, Dunellen/Green Brook, Sue Piro, South
Plainfield, Kathie Pittenger, South Plainfield, Carol Lee Ruppel, Linden,
Lisa Sasso-Kocha, Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Charlene Schuyler, Dunellen/
Green Brook, Sharon Siebert, Kenilworth, Susan Tomljanovic, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains, Ellen Ushay, Cranford, Angie Voorhees, Fanwood/Scotch
Plains, Dolores Walker, Watchung,
Elizabeth Weslock, Roselle Park,
Carolyn Whelan, Warren.
Gold Award- -Erin Bange, Westfield,
Manuela DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Margaret DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Kathleen Fleitman, Roselle Park, Kathryn
Galasso, Westfield, Emily Harris,
Westfield,Meghan Hartmann, South
Plainfield, Zainub Karu, Warren, Emily
Katz. Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Julia
Maramara, Cranford, Melia Parsloe,
Westfield, Jill Pate, Westfield, Jorie
Richlin-Zack, Westfield,
Barbara Rodriguez, Elizabeth, Elena
Rubino, Berkeley Heights, Ellen Salmi,
Roselle, Megan Sherman, Westfield,
Barbara Slaugh, Fanwood/Scotch Plains,
Noelle Smart, Warren, Michelle Spinella,
Mountainside, Cristina Talucci, North
Plainfield, Allison Walker, Berkeley
Heights, Christina Woods, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains.
Honor Pin recipients
Gold Award recipients
Get Ready for the ClassicFor the third year in succession, GSWRC will take part in the
Juliette Low Golf Classic. The 2008 edition of the Classic will take
place on Monday, October 20 at Shackamaxon Golf and County
Club in Scotch Plains. This year marks the 11th
Annual Classic but
the first under the umbrella of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
(GSHNJ).
The action gets underway at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and registra-
tion. A 10:30 a.m. shotgun
start is planned, allowing
golfers to tackle
Shackamaxon’s challenging
and picturesque 18-hole
layout. Hole-in-One prizes as
well as recognition for longest
drive and closest to the pin are
also at stake. A women’s golf
clinic will take place from 1:30-
3:30 p.m. with prizes being
awarded in various categories
as well. A cocktail hour
follows at 4 p.m. with a dinner reception slated for 5 p.m. Prior to
dinner, guests will have the opportunity to take their best shot at
coming away with a multitude of exciting prizes as part of the tricky
tray and 50/50 raffle.
New this year is an early bird discount, with individual golfers
paying $325 and foursomes paying $1,300 prior to Sept. 1 while
paying $350 and $1,400 respectively after that date. A variety of
sponsorship opportunities are still available ranging from $125-
$10,000.
For more information, contact Ross Blacker at 908-232-3236 ext.
1209, rblacker@gswrc.com.
Girl Scouts Need You!!Do you know how to do an oil change?
Can you make awesome preserves?
Does science make your heart beat faster?
Are you a “Go Green” person?
If so, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is looking for you.
We are looking for adults who are experts in their respective fields
to impart their knowledge and share their expertise with Girl Scout
troops and groups. This opportunity is perfect for those unwilling
or unable to commit to being a troop leader but are interested in
helping shape the lives of girls and young women. Troop meetings
take place after school, in the evenings and on weekends. Troops
are always looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives to help
enrich and liven their Girl Scout experience. Be sure to contact the
GSWRC Council Service Center today if you are interested.
www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
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1. Members of Troops 151, 858 and 892 of GSWRC’ s Berkeley Heights
Community ventured to the Buehler Space Camp in late February. In addition
to taking a mission in the camp’s spaceship simulator, the girls viewed a space
science video and took part in a number of team building exercises.
2. Green Brook Volunteer Day was held in mid-April. During the day, Girl
Scouts from the Dunellen/Green Brook helped participate in litter pick-up,
flowering, planting, and mulching, and clearing and marking trails throughout
Green Brook, including at the schools, town hall, and Cardinal Lane.
3. During a program titled ‘Historic Valentines’ at the Miller-Cory House in
mid-February, Jean Groszmann of Fanwood shared her vast collection of die-
cut, lace, scrap and ‘vinegar’ Valentine cards created from 1820 through 1940,
with visitors including some members of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout
Troop 256.
4. Troops 2038/477 of GSWRC’s Plainfield Community recently created a
Vegetable Garden along with Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, Ken
Reed and members of the Plainfield Beautification Committee.
5. A pair of Cadette Girl Scouts from GSWRC’s Elizabeth Community earned
their silver award by planning and hosting a fun-filled Earth Day event held at
St. Genevieve’s Church in Elizabeth in mid-April. They took part in a skit,
made arts and crafts, played games, had snacks and finished up with a
friendship circle.
6. Marlene Jones and Troop 43 of GSWRC’s Roselle Community presented a
Black History program for approximately 50 Girl Scouts and their families in
late February. Many historical icons were depicted in the presentation.
7. In Late March Troops 354 and 377 of GSWRC’s Union Community hosted
a Girls Night Out. Nearly 150 girls and adults donned their favorite pair of PJs
and came out to join the festivities.
8. Members of Kenilworth Daisy Troop 128 are pictured at their investiture
ceremony in mid-February. The girls have been busily earning their petals and
becoming acclimated to all the great things Girl Scouting has to offer.
9. Members of the Roselle Park Community of the Girl Scouts of Washington
Rock Council gathered at Girl Scout Park in mid-June to unveil the new park
sign and raise new Girl Scout flag.
10. In late March Girl Scouts from throughout GSWRC’s North Plainfield
Community attended the Town Hall Meeting at the Vermuele Senior Center.
11. Troop 660 of GSWRC’s Westfield Community hosted a Teddy Bear Tea
for Girl Scouts in Kindergarten and first grade in early May. Over 100 girls
attended the event and donated items for the homeless.
12. In mid-June, members of GSWRC’s Springfield Community started their
summer fun. Girls of all ages from throughout the community were invited to
make a personalized laundry bag to bring on vacation, to camp or just put in
their room.
The View Summer 2008
Program NewsSnow Tubing Was FantasticOver 100 Girl Scouts ranging in age from
6th grade junior to Cadettes and Seniors
headed to Bear Mountain Creek Resort
across the border in Pennsylvania for
Super Fantastic Snow Tubing in late
January. The program allowed partici-
pants to cruise down the slopes of the
resort on snow tubes all the while
having fun and bonding with Girl Scouts
from throughout the council's jurisdic-
tion.
Brownies Stay Healthy and SafeOver 200 Brownie Girl Scouts descended upon the First Presbyte-
rian Church in Roselle for Brownie Health and Safety Try-It Day in
early February. The event was
capably organized and executed by
the council's Program Department
with assistance from Girl Scout
troops and individuals as well as
experts in their respective fields
who generously parted with their
time to make the day a rousing
success.
Brownies in attendance came away
with a pair of Try-Its, Safety Sense
and Eat Right, Stay Health. The Safety Sense Try-It featured
presentations by Sue Driscoll of Children's Specialized Hospital,
Laurie Stone of the Red Cross and Lt. Robert Eicchorn of the
Roselle Fire Department. The Eat Right, Stay Health Try-It entailed
learning about the different food groups as well as making paper
pizzas and much more.
Juniors Go PinkNearly 30 Girl Scouts from throughout GSWRC's jurisdiction
attended In the Pink, a Breast Cancer Awareness program held in
early March at Overlook
Hospital in Summit. The
event was open to 6th
grade juniors, Cadette and
Senior Girl Scouts. During
the workshop, the girls
learned about breast health
including how to perform a
self-breast exam and the
importance of
mammograms. Program
participants also were afforded the opportunity to meet with
nurses, radiologists and surgeons and took a tour of the breast
imaging center at the hospital.
Girls Learn About ArchitectureForty-five Junior Girl Scouts attended Blueprints to Buildings in
mid-April. Sponsored and run by
volunteers from USA Architects in
Somerville, girls came away with the
architecture badge. The girls were able
to gain knowledge about architecture,
first hand, from those responsible for
planning and building the center. By
touring the space, program participants
also gained more insight into the needs
of autistic students. The girls were
able to physically see the connection between form and function,
while learning from the team of professionals who planned the
center.
Juniors Acclimate tothe OutdoorsMore than 200 Junior Girl
Scouts and nearly 100
adults braved the damp and
chilly temperatures to
attend Junior Outdoor Day
in early May at the
Watchung Reservation.
Participants came away
with a pair of badges:
Finding Your Way and Your
Outdoor Surroundings by taking part in 11 unique and exciting
stations. Girls learned the basics of outdoor survival, how to
coexist with nature and much more. Adults were not left out of the
fun either as they enjoyed "Outdoors for Dummies," a training
geared to acclimate themselves to all the outdoors has to offer.
Girls Go Back in TimeTwenty girls from throughout GSWRC's jurisdiction turned out to
the Cannonball House to take part in Crazee Frazee Day in early
June. The event was sponsored jointly by the council along with
the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club and the Historical Society
of Scotch Plains Fanwood in an effort to raise public awareness for
the Frazee House restora-
tion project. The house
has stood for nearly 250
years at the intersection of
Terrill and Raritan Roads in
southwest Scotch Plains.
Program participants made
colonial crafts, took a tour
of the Cannonball house,
made butter and played
dominos all the while soaking up as much colonial history as
possible. Girls were encouraged to bring homemade bread and all
came away with a patch for their uniforms.
Scouts Gain Insight into Science and TechnologyGSWRC in cooperation with the New Jersey Association for
Biomedical Research (NJABR) and Kean University’s New Jersey
Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education
(NJCSTME) recently offered a pilot science program for ninth and
tenth grade girls. Bio-Trac participants have expressed an interest
in pursuing a career in
the sciences and gained
further insight into their
futures by attending
presentations by
professionals in the
fields of medicine and
science. The program
consisted of three
Saturday sessions with
guest speakers repre-
senting different careers
in bioscience as well as hands-on lab experience. The girls took
part in a meeting with a lab animal veterinarian, dissecting fish and
turtles as well as participating in presentations from a physician,
research and public health professional.
The View Summer 2008
News from Around Council
Keeping In Touch
By Phone: 908-232-3236
By fax: 908-232-2140 or 232-4508
By email contact@gswrc.com
In cyberspace www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
By mail: 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, NJ 07090
Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and individuals financially
partnered with GSWRC to make the event a rousing success. Key
contributors
included ABC
Bakers, Comcast,
Commerce Bank
and Salerno,
Gannon and
Angelo, P.C.
Linda Maggio,
Executive
Director of the
Westfield United
Way, Fanwood’s
Cena Pollitt,
GSWRC’s Board
President from 1985-89 and Eleanor E. Willert of North Plainfield, a
longtime council supporter were feted as women of courage,
confidence and character. A video produced by Sarah Quinn, a
cadette Girl Scout was shown in their honor.
2008 Award Recipients
Emerald Award--Mary Conrad, Elizabeth, Kathleen Cunningham, Eliza-
beth, Debbie Esposito, Roselle, Anne Mellen, Warren, Joann Sabados-
Carolina, Roselle, John Shabatura, Council, Merry Wisler, Westfield.
Thanks Badge II--Bernadine Liebrich, Westfield, Rose Norrish, Council.
Thanks Badge--Diane Barker, Elizabeth, Theresa Dziedzic, Union, Nancy
Faulks, Roselle, Dorothy Hooker, Council, Edna Moreira, Elizabeth,
Margaret Petracca, Elizabeth.
Honor Pin--Rosemary Anderson, Elizabeth, Michele Billich, South
Plainfield, Cindy Corveleyn, Union, Maria Esteves, Elizabeth, Kathryn
Holland, Union, Catherine Kattak, Westfield, Linda Kelly, South Plainfield,
Alison Lane, Linden, Ann Lane, Linden, Christina Liebrich, Board, Madeline
Petracca, Elizabeth, Donna Steinmetz, Union, Rachel Treadwell, Council,
Eileen Velez, Elizabeth, Chris Veneruso, Elizabeth.
Appreciation Pin--Eileen Caufield, Cranford, Jean Marie Coletta,
Dunellen/Green Brook, Michele Cruz, Union, Nancy Deutsch, Warren,
Debbie Downs-Varnerin, Watchung, Caroline Duffy, Cranford, Patty Duffy,
South Plainfield, Anne Fellin, North Plainfield, Susan Fisher, Union, Debbie
Grispart, Kenilworth, Tania Hannon, North Plainfield, Kris Kiefer,
Westfield, Leslie Killeen, Union, Tek Lisovich, Linden, Lea McDonald,
Plainfield, Dana Milane, South Plainfield, Katie Norwine, Cranford, Karen
Pennett, Watchung, Jackie Piano, Dunellen/Green Brook, Sue Piro, South
Plainfield, Kathie Pittenger, South Plainfield, Carol Lee Ruppel, Linden,
Lisa Sasso-Kocha, Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Charlene Schuyler, Dunellen/
Green Brook, Sharon Siebert, Kenilworth, Susan Tomljanovic, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains, Ellen Ushay, Cranford, Angie Voorhees, Fanwood/Scotch
Plains, Dolores Walker, Watchung,
Elizabeth Weslock, Roselle Park,
Carolyn Whelan, Warren.
Gold Award- -Erin Bange, Westfield,
Manuela DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Margaret DeOliveira, Berkeley Heights,
Kathleen Fleitman, Roselle Park, Kathryn
Galasso, Westfield, Emily Harris,
Westfield,Meghan Hartmann, South
Plainfield, Zainub Karu, Warren, Emily
Katz. Fanwood/Scotch Plains, Julia
Maramara, Cranford, Melia Parsloe,
Westfield, Jill Pate, Westfield, Jorie
Richlin-Zack, Westfield,
Barbara Rodriguez, Elizabeth, Elena
Rubino, Berkeley Heights, Ellen Salmi,
Roselle, Megan Sherman, Westfield,
Barbara Slaugh, Fanwood/Scotch Plains,
Noelle Smart, Warren, Michelle Spinella,
Mountainside, Cristina Talucci, North
Plainfield, Allison Walker, Berkeley
Heights, Christina Woods, Fanwood/
Scotch Plains.
Honor Pin recipients
Gold Award recipients
Get Ready for the ClassicFor the third year in succession, GSWRC will take part in the
Juliette Low Golf Classic. The 2008 edition of the Classic will take
place on Monday, October 20 at Shackamaxon Golf and County
Club in Scotch Plains. This year marks the 11th
Annual Classic but
the first under the umbrella of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
(GSHNJ).
The action gets underway at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and registra-
tion. A 10:30 a.m. shotgun
start is planned, allowing
golfers to tackle
Shackamaxon’s challenging
and picturesque 18-hole
layout. Hole-in-One prizes as
well as recognition for longest
drive and closest to the pin are
also at stake. A women’s golf
clinic will take place from 1:30-
3:30 p.m. with prizes being
awarded in various categories
as well. A cocktail hour
follows at 4 p.m. with a dinner reception slated for 5 p.m. Prior to
dinner, guests will have the opportunity to take their best shot at
coming away with a multitude of exciting prizes as part of the tricky
tray and 50/50 raffle.
New this year is an early bird discount, with individual golfers
paying $325 and foursomes paying $1,300 prior to Sept. 1 while
paying $350 and $1,400 respectively after that date. A variety of
sponsorship opportunities are still available ranging from $125-
$10,000.
For more information, contact Ross Blacker at 908-232-3236 ext.
1209, rblacker@gswrc.com.
Girl Scouts Need You!!Do you know how to do an oil change?
Can you make awesome preserves?
Does science make your heart beat faster?
Are you a “Go Green” person?
If so, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is looking for you.
We are looking for adults who are experts in their respective fields
to impart their knowledge and share their expertise with Girl Scout
troops and groups. This opportunity is perfect for those unwilling
or unable to commit to being a troop leader but are interested in
helping shape the lives of girls and young women. Troop meetings
take place after school, in the evenings and on weekends. Troops
are always looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives to help
enrich and liven their Girl Scout experience. Be sure to contact the
GSWRC Council Service Center today if you are interested.
www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
News from Around the Council
News from Camp HooverThe summer is almost over and Camp Lou Henry Hoover is gearing
up for the Fall camping season. Several dates and sites are
available for troops and groups. Information about camp site
availability and rental applications can be found on the council
website or by contacting, Coleen
Hay at chay@gswrc.com. It is not
too late to sign up for Family and
Troop camping. From August 22nd
to
September 1st
individual troops or
groups can rent a site and then
participate in all that Hoover has to
offer. The waterfront will be open
daily for swimming, boating, explor-
ing the lake or just relaxing in the
sun. The weekends are filled with
arts and crafts for the children and evening programs for all. In
addition, the full site is open for your use including the Ropes
Course, baseball on the playfield, roller skating at Townley, hiking
the hills of Hoover or going horseback riding off site at Spring
Valley Farms.
The weekend of October 10-12 has been reserved for Octoberfest.
This all adult weekend is a chance for women of all ages to recon-
nect, re-energize, and rejuvenate in a relaxed setting. Workshops
will include yoga, pilates, basket making, outdoor cooking, floral
design, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing and more. There is
something for everyone or just come and relax and enjoy the
scenery. Life is good and you should enjoy every minute of it at
Octoberfest.
Keep your eyes on the Program and Training Calendar to learn
more about the upcoming Brownie Try It Day on November 1st
and
a Junior Weekend at the end of November. These exciting pro-
grams offer out Scouts the opportunity to attend Hoover, earn
badges and intermingle with troops from other communities.
Troops interested in helping at upcoming events or with a service
project should contact Deb Hooker at dhooker@gswrc.com. Camp
Hoover is a place for all – so come and enjoy the Great Times,
Great Memories and Great Experiences!
Service Center Gets FaceliftIn late June, the
GSWRC Council
Service Center
received all new
windows, 43 in
all. The new
windows,
installed
throughout the
building, give the Service Center a brighter look and feel. Installa-
tion of the new windows occurred with minimal interruption to the
daily operations of the council. The window project could not have
been completed without the generous support of the following
foundations: EJ Grassman, John Ben Snow, Standish, Union and
Westfield.
Service Units Excel in SearchDuring the first half of the 2007-2008 Girl Scout year, GSWRC
challenged its communities in a number of areas. The Search for the
Ultimate Service Unit incorporated adult and girl membership,
communications, fund development, product sales, program and
training. Service Units were given goals and advanced on a course
on the bulletin board in the GSWRC Service Center accordingly.
Congratulations are in order to Clark/Garwood/Winfield for winning
the Search. Kudos also go out to Kenilworth and North Plainfield
for finishing second and Berkeley Heights, Linden, Roselle and
Warren for finishing third. A special salute to all 21 Service Units
who took part in the Search.
Mutually BeneficialGSWRC recently took part in a trio of partnerships with local
businesses which resulted in mutual benefits. From March 15-June
15, Parker Gardens in Scotch Plains donated 10 percent of the
proceeds from all sales by those mentioning GSWRC. In late March,
GSWRC joined forces with Eileen Fisher at its downtown Westfield
store for a one-day benefit. Girl Scout troops got into the spirit,
holding a Booth Sale outside the store. In early May, the council
once again teamed with Lord and Taylor in its Westfield location as
part of its Benefit Bash. GSWRC volunteers turned out in droves
during the day and council volunteers also pitched in, staffing an
informational table. All told, the three collaborations resulted in
nearly a $5,500 profit for the council.
For a Great CausePictured are GSWRC volunteers Merry Wisler and Liz Hensley with
Amy Lovato from the
USO of Metropolitan
New York as part of
Operation Cookie
Drop. The council
was proud to donate
in upwards of 80
cases of cookies to
soliders stationed
around the world
through the USO.
Troops offered
customers the option of donating the renowned treats during the
Booth Sale portion of the sale.
Helping Out LocallyPictured are GSWRC
staff members Illia
Alston and Pat
Hollander flanking
volunteers from the
Westfield Food
Pantry. In early
March, Illia and Pat
paid a visit to the
Pantry, delivering 24
boxes of donated
cookies to be used for
those in need.
www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
Realignment News
Call To MeetingVoting to officially complete the merger process will take place on
Saturday, September 6, 2008 starting at 10 a.m. This historic event
will be held at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.
The site has ample parking and is accessible to public transporta-
tion. The first part of the meeting will take place from 9 a.m.-12
noon with all three existing councils making the merger official.
Registration will be at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the proceed-
ings at 10 a.m. The second portion of the day will begin at noon
and last until 2 p.m. This part will be a celebration of the process
successfully coming to a conclusion and give volunteers, staff and
friends a chance to mingle and bond with each other.
A Look at the PatchPictured is the patch design for GSHNJ. Developed by Kaeley Hay,
a Senior Girl Scout from GSWRC’s Clark/
Garwood/Winfield Community, the patch is
currently in production. Following Kaeley’s
submission, graphic artist Tamir Anghel
graciously donated his time to adapt the
patch incorporating all of Kaeley’s concepts.
A complimentary patch will be provided to all
Patch and Name Contest entrants and will be
on sale in all the Council Shops.
The Ground We Will CoverThe new council jurisdiction will be far-reaching, extending from
easternmost reaches of the
Garden State to points west.
The new council will have the
potential to serve a population
of nearly 150,000 girls across a
region that spans the state
from east to west covering the
counties of Essex, Hudson,
Hunterdon, Somerset, Union and parts of Middlesex and Warren.
Governance MattersGovernance of the new council is a critical priority. The governance
function will be instrumental in establishing the vision, direction
and policies of GSHNJ. Significant elements of the governance
process are: each service unit will be represented by two (2)
delegates, the board will have five (5) officers and 18 members at-
large and meetings can be held telelectronically.
In CyberspaceThe Website Sub-Committee in conjunction with Vertical X Internet
Solutions is proud to present the interim page for GSHNJ. The page
went live on June 17 and can be accessed at www.gshnj.org. The
interim page has the same look and feel as the permanent site set to
launch on or about October 1. Council staff members will work
through the summer preparing the components and elements that
will appear on the permanent site. The migration to the new site will
be ongoing even beyond October 1, with some information still
housed on the existing
council sites as site
development continues.
An exciting feature of the
permanent site is that the
photos at the top of the
pages will randomly
change each time a page is
loaded. The site visitors
won’t get tired of looking
at the same photos every
time. Girls from all areas of the council will be represented.
Troop Number NewsThe assignment of troop numbers throughout the jurisdiction has
been of significant concern. A new system that will allow troops to
retain their existing troop number identity, while ensuring unique
distinction for processing critical forms has been devised with
fairness and sensitivity. Troop leaders will be apprised on this new
system as the new Girl Scout year gets underway in October.
Programs on the HorizonThe Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Greater Essex and
Hudson, and Rolling Hills are working together to create one
comprehensive program calendar for the Girl Scouts Heart of New
Jersey 2008-2009. There will be more programs offered than ever
before! Get ready for Night Flight at the Philadelphia Zoo, Smart
Sitter classes, High School Musical, volleyball programming, a
sleepover at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, snow-tubing
and much more. You will find more information on programs for the
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey in a program calendar which will be
accessible on line and hard copy in late August.
Are You Getting the News?The CRC has produced four issues of Realignment News. The
publication, currently available on
www.gshnj.org as well as the homepages
of all three existing councils, contains
pertinent and valuable information. The
areas of program, membership, fund
development, communications, technol-
ogy and much more have been touched
on. The final issue of Realignment News
will be produced in mid to late August.
Small, Yet Important, DetailAt the June Meeting of the CRC, it was decided that the new
council name will be Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, eliminating the
words “of the” from the original version of the name. The name
change came about as a result of feedback from volunteers in all
three jurisdictions, and it was adopted to improve the clarity of the
name.
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Shots From Around the Council
In mid-July, Girl Scouts from nearly all of
GSWRC’s 25 communities descended upon
the Plainfield Dairy Queen to take part in
Girl Scout Appreciation Day. Part of a
national promotion, the girls took a tour of
the store and sampled a Thin Mint Blizzard,
the first collaboration between Dairy Queen
and GSUSA.
In late May, GSWRC said thank you to
its loyal and hard-working corps of
volunteers with a year-end celebration.
Themed Bon Voyage-Casting Us Into a
New Council, the event resembled a
cruise with crafts, table games, mini
golf and even a blow-up pool. The event
was held at the Vermuele Center in
North Plainfield.
In mid-April, GSWRC took part in
Take Your Daughters and Sons to
Work Day. The council opened its
doors to children who assisted the
staff in performing basic tasks,
played games and had a pizza party.
The View Summer 2008
Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc.
201 Grove Street East
Westfield, New Jersey 07090-1656
Non-Profit
Organization
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Credits: The View is a production of the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc. The publication was written, edited and designed by
Ross Blacker. Photography by Susannah Arnold, Ross Blacker, Melissa Boronkas and Sam Calello. Special thanks to everyone who submitted
information.
Shots From Around the Council
In mid-July, Girl Scouts from nearly all of
GSWRC’s 25 communities descended upon
the Plainfield Dairy Queen to take part in
Girl Scout Appreciation Day. Part of a
national promotion, the girls took a tour of
the store and sampled a Thin Mint Blizzard,
the first collaboration between Dairy Queen
and GSUSA.
In late May, GSWRC said thank you to
its loyal and hard-working corps of
volunteers with a year-end celebration.
Themed Bon Voyage-Casting Us Into a
New Council, the event resembled a
cruise with crafts, table games, mini
golf and even a blow-up pool. The event
was held at the Vermuele Center in
North Plainfield.
In mid-April, GSWRC took part in
Take Your Daughters and Sons to
Work Day. The council opened its
doors to children who assisted the
staff in performing basic tasks,
played games and had a pizza party.
The View Summer 2008
Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc.
201 Grove Street East
Westfield, New Jersey 07090-1656
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
PAID
Westfield, NJ
Permit #33
IS THIS AN EXTRA COPY?
If so, please pass it along to a friend, your local library, office bulletin board or school
resource center. Thanks!
Credits: The View is a production of the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc. The publication was written, edited and designed by
Ross Blacker. Photography by Susannah Arnold, Ross Blacker, Melissa Boronkas and Sam Calello. The View was printed by Graphix One of
Plainfield with the assistance of Kyle D’Agostino, Chris Gati and Phil Repella. Special thanks to everyone who submitted information.
Shots From Around the Council
In mid-July, Girl Scouts from nearly all of
GSWRC’s 25 communities descended upon
the Plainfield Dairy Queen to take part in
Girl Scout Appreciation Day. Part of a
national promotion, the girls took a tour of
the store and sampled a Thin Mint Blizzard,
the first collaboration between Dairy Queen
and GSUSA.
In late May, GSWRC said thank you to
its loyal and hard-working corps of
volunteers with a year-end celebration.
Themed Bon Voyage-Casting Us Into a
New Council, the event resembled a
cruise with crafts, table games, mini
golf and even a blow-up pool. The event
was held at the Vermuele Center in
North Plainfield.
In mid-April, GSWRC took part in
Take Your Daughters and Sons to
Work Day. The council opened its
doors to children who assisted the
staff in performing basic tasks,
played games and had a pizza party.
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