Girl Scout Information for Adults

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Urban Campout is April 17!

March, 2008

Urban Campout Logo 2008Join us for an interactive evening full of Girl Scout fun at Reliant Center on Thursday evening, April 17, 2008. Urban Campout is an all adult fundraising gala benefiting community outreach programs for more than 18,000 girls from elementary to high school in low-to-middle income communities.

At Urban Campout you and your guests have the opportunity to explore camp activities casually dressed in an air-conditioned setting while perusing a unique and wonderful silent auction. Urban Campout takes camping to a new level.

This year Urban Campout will honor Brenda and Tom Koch. Both Tom and Brenda grew up in Scouting and are proud to say their daughters are third generation Girl Scouts.

Want to join in the fun, support the Girl Scouts' community outreach programs and celebrate Urban Campout?

Purchase your reservations or sponsorship

  1. Online at www.gssjc.org
  2. Contact Diana Taub at dtaub@sjgs.org or 713-292-0358 for a Reservation Form.

Individual Tickets:

  • $1,000 Mariner (2 premium seats)
  • $500 Hiker (1 seat)
  • $200 Horseback Rider (1 seat)

Want to help with a Silent Auction Donation?

Donations are needed from individuals, troops and businesses for the silent auction tables. If you would like to donate, contact Joanne Knodel at Joanne.knodel@Lyondell.com.

Want to volunteer?

Interested in volunteering at Urban Campout? Contact Dolores Zamora Richards at 281-482-3392 deelola@yahoo.com.

For general information regarding Urban Campout, contact Diana Taub at 713-292-0358, or e-mail dtaub@gssjc.org.

Calling all service units and special interest groups!

It's that time of year again when we call upon you to help other girls enjoy all the benefits and fun of Girl Scouting. GSSJC is asking your service unit or special interest group to volunteer for a service project to provide Urban Campout 2008 with a creative and attractive Silent Auction goodie basket. Since we are asking that each basket be at least $150 in value, your service unit or special interest group may want to team up. The baskets were a big success last year. The more unique the basket design, the greater its value in the Silent Auction. So, be creative, think outside of the basket!

When packaging the auction item, be sure to make it easy to transport, set up, and pack up for the buyer to take home. Include an Auction Donor form and an inventory list of individual items included. Basket must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. March 14. Sample basket ideas include:

  • Picnic basket full of picnic delights: tablecloth, colorful dishes, cook- out cookbook and spices, etc
  • Small trunk or book bag filled with new children's or adult books
  • Large hat box filled with scented bath accessories…bath oil beads, creams and lotions, etc.
  • Wheelbarrow with gardening tools, Texas gardening books, gift certificate for plants, seeds, etc.
  • Child's wagon with games and toys
  • Theme baskets: Coffees, Video Movie Night, Date Night, Texas, Cooking, Barbecuing, Dorm room decorating, Vacation Travel...
  • Holiday baskets: Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, New Baby...
  • Ice chest with camping gear, fishing gear or sports equipment

Thank you for your consideration of this worthwhile event. If you would like an auction donor form or have any questions, call Sherry Williams at 281-723-8198 or Diana Taub at 713-292-0358.

Volunteer Placement Process - Troop/Group Leaders

In order to ensure the selection and placement of capable and qualified leadership in all operational positions, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council uses an application process as part of the volunteer placement process. This process includes recruitment, selection, placement, training, recognition and position evaluation of volunteers.

For information on becoming a volunteer, check out our volunteer section.

The council offers training for adults in many areas. Get more information on training.

Opportunities Beyond the Council

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council offers volunteers the opportunity to participate in learning opportunities beyond those offered by our Council. The mission of Adult Education Opportunities Committee is: to identify educational opportunities offered by various local community and nonprofit organizations, as well as Girl Scouts of the USA and many of the other Girl Scout councils throughout the country and to "match" appropriate Council volunteers to these opportunities and help provide the resources fore them to attend.

Whether the volunteer is a member of the troop/group leadership team, a service unit administrator, a service team member, or whether the volunteer has recently been asked to serve on one of the many Council committees, the Council has the perfect opportunity for every volunteer.

Council and National Recognition Awards for Volunteers

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council could not offer such high quality programs and services to the more than 58,000 Girl Scouts in the Council without the work of many exceptional volunteers. To nominate a leader, volunteers, community group or family for their outstanding service and support, use the Adult Recognitions Form (F-55).