NEWSFLASH: Troop 1092 does it again!!

Today was a great day.

The food was phenomenal and the helping hands were exceptional.

As I was leaving it was so nice to see the families make their way to the kitchen. It was a moving moment to know they were there to eat and WE were there to accommodate that need.

Kudos to all the 1092 moms for taking time away from their hectic holiday lives to serve someone else in need!

Jovann, you pulled off another super event!! Bravo to you :-).


Tiffany Capers

An update to an update...

Hello All-

I have an update to my earlier update. Morgan emailed me today, letting me know a detailed list of items purchased:

2 Large Container Boxes
3 Ladies Order
4 Packs of Dental Floss- 2 Kids 2 Adults
4 Colgate Toothbrushes
4 Packs of BIC Silky, Touch Razors
2 Baking Soda Boxes
1 Ajax lemonscented dishwashing liquid
1 Pack of Mens Razors
Kids Socks size 6-8
Mens Body wash 2 bottles
Mens Shaving Cream
1 Tube of Toothpaste
2 Conditioners-1 Patene and 1 Garnier Frutis
Ladies Body Spray

Thanks again!!

Double Donation Update!!

So happy to say I have TWO updates:

Over the weekend my sister Shari donated a set of glasses and sheets- Dora the Explorer character twin sheet (this is the sister who looks like Dora... lol) 

Tiffany and Morgan donated storage containers (2) Disposable Razors, Body spray, Dental floss, Toothbrushes and Baking soda.

Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity!!  Lets keep it going.

DONATION UPDATE

Update... Today Jade and I donated a $50 Walmart Gift Card

DONATION UPDATE!!

Good news -

We have a donation update, towels, wash clothes, toothpaste, and cute hair clips for the girls.

A special thank you to Wendy and Ari for their generosity!

Bruised But Not Broken

Hurricane Sandy devastated our area, some more than others -

 All lost some and some lost all. 

In our last meeting we discussed our Helping Hands Project. The plan is to anonymously help a local family (who just so happen to be sister scouts), rebuild what they have lost.  To that end, below is a list of items that are needed.  A special thanks to the girls for brainstorming and pulling this list together.

 

If you are planning on purchasing anything on the list PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE so that we do not have duplicate purchases. I will send out an email and post on the web what has already been donated.

 

Please feel free to share this information with your friends and family, the more the merrier! If possible, I would like to get this package together as soon as possible- lets set a deadline of SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 2012

Should you have ANY questions, please let me know and thank you all SO MUCH for what you're doing!!!

5 member family: Mom, Dad, three daughters (11th grade 9th grade and kindergarten). 

Cleaning Supplies:

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Bleach

Garbage bags

Laundry Detergent

Dish Detergent

Sponges

Brillo

Dust Rags

Gloves

Dust Mask

Hand Soap

Broom

Mop

Dustpan

Baking Soda

Toiletries:

Deodorant

Mouthwash

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Floss

Shampoo

Conditioner

Lotion

Vaseline

Sanitary Napkins

Sanitizer

Peroxide

Alcohol

Body Spray / Perfume

First Aid Kit

Disposable Razors

 

Cotton Balls

 

QTips

Household Items:

Bedding Queen Size

Bedding Twin Size

Towels

Washcloths

Hand Towels

Pillows

Dishes (DONATION RECEIVED)

Glasses (DONATION RECEIVED)

Personal Items:

Clothes /Undergarments (woman's medium is the size most needed)

Mens Medium

Woman's size 18-20

Woman's Medium

Child size 6/7

Socks / Shoes (socks are needed by all, the shoe sizes are for the children)

Woman's size 10

Woman's size 8

Child size 11

MISC:

Earrings (for the girls, Icing, Claire's etc)

Pocketbooks

Board Games

Toys

Laundry Basket

Large storage containers

Gift Cards

Supermarket Gift Cards

 

Christmas Gifts

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!!

SANDY!!!!

To my extended family, stay safe!

 

Wishing all of you the very best.

 

I hope you all received my text messages during the storm and even more so I hope all is back to normal soon.

 

-JD

Mary Brennan INN

COATS

We are all set for our annual visit to The Mary Brennan INN. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, February 16, 2013. As discussed, this year we will bring the following:

BLANKETS

 

TOWELS

Your Voice...

Dear Future,
 
I've done all I can to help you, and I trust that you will do the right thing and I KNOW you will make this world a better place.
 
Love
Present

 

Ladies, I think each of you are very special individuals and have something special to bring to the table.  I want you to always speak out and be heard.  In our next meeting, bring two letters, one for Michelle Obama, the current firs lady and Honorary President of GSUSA.  The second should be to ANYONE you want; someone who inspired you, was nice to you, was mean to you, ANYTHING at all.  We will spend a few moments reading the letters.  I will bring the envelopes and stamps and you just have to remember your letters.

See you Soon!!

 



Save the date...

Please mark your calendars

Little Ladies: November 3 2012

My Lady Friends: December 15 2012

Dates To Remember

10/9 and 10/23

11/13 and 11/27

12/4 and 12/18

1/08 and 1/22

2/5 and 2/19 or 2/26

3/12 and 3/26

4/9 and 4/23

5/7 and 5/21 

6/4 and 6/18

Welcome Back!!!

 

It was so good to see everyone!!!  Our little girls are becoming young ladies.  I know everyone has new and busy schedules but if we all work together we will have another great year.  As always feel free to comment, email and participate.

 

See you all soon!

JD

Movie Review

I think the movie BULLY was good. Here are some things that I thought about the movie:

I thought that the teachers and principals didn't do enough to help the children at the schools with their problems with bullies. I also think that the kids on the bus shouldn't just pretend that they don't know whats going on, they should say something. They are bystanders and it doesn't make them any better than the bully. I think the buses should have more control. The children should be monitored on the bus. These types of schools should speak to the students about bullying and tell them how it affects people and their feelings.

These are some of the things I think about the movie BULLY. Thank you for taking us to see it.

- Imani





Bully

Today, a few of us met up and watched an AMAZING film, Bully.  Bully is a documentary based on the life's of everyday families that have been devastated by bullying.  As a community, we need to stand up for each other and never let the bullies win. We should teach our children to speak out against bullying and look at how their behaviors and actions affect others.  Over the next few days, I hope to post your thoughts about the movie ad bullying.

"I don’t believe in luck, but I believe in hope" - Alex Libby (from the documentary)

I believe in hope and I believe our children will make the difference this world needs - Jovann Dixon

MAY BOOK DRIVE

The Nassau County Department of Social Services is looking for donations of new or SLIGHTLY used books in good condition. They need books for all ages – baby through adult.

Books will help all of their clients, including people who are homeless, handicapped, on Medicare or Medicaid, use food stamps, or who are using other kinds of government services.

Books will be dropped off to:

Nassau County Department of Social Services

Please remember to bring your book donations to our May 15 2012 meeting.

Help Feed the Hungry

Together we can make a difference, 10 grains at a time!! 

In our last meeting, we discussed our continued efforts in giving back to our community and helping others. I came across a website that many of the girls are familiar with Freerice.com, the girls were excited to play computer games AND help feed the hungry.

Essentially, the group can play games in a variety of subjects and help feed the hungry. For every correct answer 10 grains of rice will be donated to the through the World Food Programme to help end hunger.

I set up a group account  so that we can all play along (parents too). Please feel free to tell your friends and family about what we are doing, I left the group as "open" so everyone is welcome to join our team.

To join our team:

go to www.Freerice.com

search for Super Troop 1092

Sort by Date ( created on 3/18/12, this should help narrow the search)

click join and follow the instructions provided.

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

Thanks

The House That Love Built Part II

Super Troop 1092 strikes again!!  This time, we pulled our team together in the kitchen for cooking and for making some big decisions.

Baking 101

READY...

SET.....

GO.....

 

Yumm... I smell SNICKERDOODLES!

Lets see how they did...

DE-LISH!!!

Time to clean up

 Whistle while you work :)

Whew... what a day, well worth it, now decision time.

We have decided to leave a permanent imprint at the Ronald McDonald House that is only a small part of what the feeling they left in our hearts.

With our cookie money, we have decided to donate a brick on the house that love built!!!

One decision left to make... what will we say?

The House That Love Built

Today we took a trip to the Ronald McDonald House in Long Island NY.  The 25 year old house is the 100th house built and has a fitting name, The House That Love Built.  Immediatey when you walk in you feel like youre home, its a bright and beautiful envornment filled with welcoming staff and guest.


We had the pleasure of touring the house and taking part in the little hands helping little hand program.  We saw the different rooms filled with donated items and warm wish... like a box of hearts in everyroom!!  The girls all tried their hands at being chef's today and a wonderful time was had by all.

Our Snickerdoodles received rave reviews and we were more than happy to make them.  I hope to go back soon with the parents to make a full meal for the guest.

Take a look at the day we had....

Let the tour begin...

The play room, filled with toys and costumes games and bright natural light.

Walking through the halls, we saw donations from the NY JETS and a beatiful handmade bedspread that inspiried us all!

The NY Mets have also "pitched" in with a generous donation,  The room is a baseball fans dream!

Each house make the blanket for the next house.  Welcome to the 100th Ronald McDonald House.. The House That Love Built.

Little Hands Heping Little Hands

Mark your calenders!!!  Next month we will be visiting the Ronald McDonald House to participate in the "Little Hands Helping Little Hands Program".  The girls will have an opportunity to bake sweet treats to leave for the residents of the house.  More information to follow.... start looking for recipes!

March 16 2012..... B I N G O now known as S C O U T

 

What a night!!  Troop 1092 did a WONDERFUL job.  All the planning was well worth it, the girls pulled off a PHENOMENAL event.  Special thanks to our Do Dad David for the wonderfil pictures.

Take a look at the BEST NIGHT EVER!!!