Farnsworth Weekend 2014 I can’t wait to... Friday-Sunday, September 5-7 Camp Farnsworth, Thetford, VT Open to all adult Girl Scouts and girls in grades 10-12 Register online or mail form with payment by August 27th (August 8th if ordering apparel) Early Bird Special Register by July 26th Saturday Only: $30 Weekend: $50 Standard Registration Register by August 15th Saturday Only: $35 Weekend: $55 Late Registration Register by August 27th Saturday Only: $40 Weekend: $60 Saturday Only fee includes a patch, basic workshop fees*, and 3 meals. Weekend fee includes a patch, basic workshop fees*, and 5 meals. * Some workshops may require additional fees Not interested in roughing it? You don’t have to! At Camp Farnsworth there are flush toilets, hot showers, and mattresses! Look for fun surprise activities throughout the weekend! Welcome! Farnsworth Weekend is an energizing and informative weekend where you can learn new skills, games, songs, or just relax and have fun. New to Girl Scouts? Join us! Meet other Girl Scout volunteers, share experiences, and exchange ideas. Bring a friend to share this experience! New to Farnsworth Weekend? Join us for orientation, a virtual camp tour and a special surprise for all our newcomers. We will meet on Friday at 8:00 pm in the Dining Hall by the fireplace. We are excited that you will be joining us and look forward to your arrival! Schedule of Events Registration check-in Friday 5:00-10:00 pm and Saturday all day. FRIDAY New Participant Orientation Session A Craft Expo, Games, & Stargazing 8:00 pm 8:00-9:00 pm 9:00 pm SATURDAY Polar Bear Swim or Morning Walk Opening Flag Ceremony Breakfast Session B Session I Session II Session III Lunch Networking Session Session IV Session V 6:30-7:00 am 7:45-8:00 am 8:00-8:45 am 9:00 am-5:30 pm 9:00 am-12:15 pm 9:00-11:00 am 11:15 am-12:15 pm 12:30-1:15 pm 1:15-2:15 pm 2:30-5:30 pm 2:30-4:00 pm SATURDAY (continued) Session VI Closing Flag Ceremony Dinner Campfire & Torchbearer Ceremony Karaoke & Games 4:15-6:15 pm 6:30-6:45 pm 6:45-7:45 pm 8:00-9:00 pm 9:00 pm SUNDAY Unit Kapers Polar Bear Swim or Morning Walk Flag Ceremony Breakfast Scouts Own Session VII Closing Ceremony “Grab & Go” Lunch Departure All day 6:30-7:00 am 7:45-8:00 am 8:00-8:45 am 9:00-9:30 am 9:45-11:45 am 12:00-12:15 pm 12:15-12:45 pm 1:00 pm 3 Ways to Register! 1. Register online: Go to https://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/default.aspx?pid=54 Then enter “Farnsworth Weekend 2014” in search bar. 2. Mail this form with payment to: GSGWM, Farnsworth Weekend PO Box 10832 Bedford, NH 03110-0832 3. Fax the registration form with payment to: 603.627.4169 We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances. Sleeping Units These will be assigned at registration check-in. We have cabins and platform tent accommodations. You are welcome to bring your own tent if you prefer. If you need special accommodations for your sleeping arrangement please indicate it in the special needs section of the form or on the website. Arrival and Departure Please plan to arrive after 5:00 pm on Friday and depart before 1:00 pm on Sunday. Torchbearer Ceremony This well-loved tradition is over 50 years old and the tradition at Farnsworth Weekend. Torches are given each year to honor those adults in our council who have been instrumental in promoting outdoor programming for girls. Each torch is made of a different type of wood symbolizing the person’s personality and talent. Join us at the campfire on Saturday night to honor the newly selected Torchbearers. SWAPS Keepsakes for Girl Scouts SWAPS, the tradition of Girl Scouts exchanging keepsakes, started long ago when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides first gathered for fun, song, and making new friends. SWAPS stand for Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere. SWAPS are still the perfect way for Girl Scouts to meet each other and promote friendship. Feel free to bring SWAPS to exchange with others. Thank you to the 2014 Farnsworth Weekend Committee! Debbie Drake, Chair Sue Bates Lynda Battistoni Susie Burdett Heather Coldwell Chris Cox Kaitlin Fisher Deb Kaitz Gabriella Pacht Jesse Pacht Paula Robinson Visit Our Store! Get your GSGWM merchandise: T-shirts Hats Bandanas And more! Last chance to get clearance items: 2014 Camp Merchandise Sue Rochford Jessie Schweiss Chrissy Turner Mary Turner Rosemary Whitman Session A Friday 8:00–9:00 pm American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Challenge For people currently certified in American Red Cross Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid who are confident in their skills and want to renew certification. Challenge courses will be testing situation only. Prerequisite: current certification in American Red Cross CPR and First Aid. Presenter: Kaitlin Fisher | Fee: $25 Wooden Wind Spirals Wind spirals are whimsical garden decorations constructed out of pine wood. They will be assembled strip by strip on a birch dowel. This is a great project that you can take back to your troop. Presenter: Francois Ledoux | Fee: $0 Zumba! Interested in trying a fun way to get fit? Join our dance-fitness party! Presenter: Michelle Beam | Fee: $0 Session B Saturday 9:00 am–5:30 pm American Red Cross CPR/First Aid For registered Girl Scout adults who will act as a group/troop first aider at any grade level. This training covers Adult and Child CPR and the basics of first aid. A course textbook may be borrowed or purchased for $8.50. Presenter: Mary Slocum | Fee: $25 Session I Saturday 9:00 am-12:15 pm Quilted Tote Bag Love to sew and quilt? Come make this beautiful and handy tote bag with lots of inside pockets. You will cut the fabric beforehand (we will provide the directions) and you will assemble the bag during the workshop. Presenter: Joanne Dickie | Fee: $3 Troop FUNdamentals This course provides an in-depth focus on delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls - the outcomes/benefits we are striving to achieve for girls and the processes that best achieve those outcomes. Troop FUNdamentals also covers the roles and responsibilities of the Girl Scout leader, important elements of obtaining parental and guardian support, important elements of group meetings, girl and adult planning, finances, how to evaluate with girls, and crisis and risk management. Prerequisite: Girl Scouting 101 (online course) and Volunteer Essentials. Presenters: Debbie Tewksbury and Joan Hagar | Fee: $0 Session II Saturday 9:00-11:00 am Beginners Archery Basic instruction, techniques and safety skills. Presenter: Laura Foley | Fee: $0 Chocolate Treats Who doesn’t love chocolate? Make peanut butter cups, chocolate-covered Oreos, chocolate caramel dipped pretzels, and popcorn. Presenter: Deb Kaitz | Fee: $7 Crocheting Basics Welcome to the wonderful world of crocheting! Join in this popular and traditional craft. You will learn the basic stitches and a few handy tips. Come practice your stitches and start on a simple crocheting project (pumpkin basket). Bring a size G crochet hook and a yarn needle. Presenter: Patricia Girard Decker | Fee: $2 Disability Awareness We all have things that make us different whether it is a disability or just a difference. Come experience and learn what these differences feel like to our girls through hands-on activities. Learn some strategies that can help all Girl Scouts fully participate in troop activities and brainstorm solutions to issues you may be experiencing. Presenters: Katie McGarry and Donna Hughes | Fee: $0 Fall Product Sale Training—Community Level All the information needed to train troop-level product sale volunteers. Samples too! Presenters: Todd Wingen and Kathie Hebert | Fee: $0 Greetings and Gifts Galore Learn techniques to turn a single sheet of cardstock into three-dimensional items such as gift boxes and blingedout bags. We will make projects such as treat boxes, gift packages, and decorative items. Presenter: Lauren Willensky | Fee: $3 Knotty Matters - Jewelry Making We will make 2 items, necklace or bracelet using macramé and Chinese knotting and beads. These are simple knots and easy techniques for jewelry making. Presenter: Joanne Hohman | Fee: $10 Not Know Knots? Learn common knots and some practical camping applications, play knot games and take home a kit to help you continue practicing your skills. Presenter: Chris Haswell | Fee: $3 SWAPS 101 New to swapping or have no idea what a SWAP is? Join us to learn all about swapping and make some SWAPS to share this weekend! Please bring a pair of scissors and a hot glue gun. Presenter: Debb King | Fee: $3 Twirl and Roll - Fun with Quilling Learn the basics of quilling, a craft that uses strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create decorative designs for pictures, cards, etc. This is a fun and easy craft that is enjoyable for kids of all ages! Presenter: Danielle Pray | Fee: $0 Where’s North? - How to Use a Compass Learn the basics of using a compass so you can teach your Girl Scouts and learn some compass games to help understand the compass points. Bring your own compass if you have one, but we will have some to borrow. Presenter: Mary Gendron | Fee: $0 Woodworking Make a useful take-home project. Bring work gloves. Presenter: Tom Opanhoske | Fee: $15 Session III Saturday 11:15 am-12:15 pm Creating a Safety Backpack The Safety Backpack is a wonderful and crucial part of a leader’s toolkit. The backpack has something for nearly every situation you may encounter with your girls: first aid, lost but found safe and sound, info for outings, etc. Presenter: Stacey Edgar | Fee: $0 Explore the World Come learn all about the Travel Pathway’s upcoming trips: Spain, London, Paris, Dublin, Niagara Falls, Hawaii, California, and Minnesota. This workshop is for volunteers who work with girls 6th grade and up. Presenters: Melissa Mason and Nicole Nolan | Fee: $0 Free Swim Spend time relaxing as you swim in Lake Abenaki. Presenters: Carol Ritchie and Judy McCole | Fee: $0 Girl Scout Highest Awards Review the basic requirements of the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award including the latest application process changes. Presenter: Jessie O’Leary | Fee: $0 National Council Proposals Find out about the National Council Proposals that will be discussed at the 2014 National Council Session at the 53rd Convention in October. Provide your feedback on the proposals to our council’s National Council delegates. Presenter: Tricia Mellor | Fee: $0 Problem Solving 101 Conflict can be a funny thing. Often it results from being too close to a situation or problem. We will provide tips and resources for straightforward problem solving to benefit adults and girls alike. Presenters: Kris Bregler and Dawn Zebuhr | Fee: $0 Quilt Block Exchange Do you quilt or do you want to learn how to make a quilt block? Join us as we discuss the beginnings of a GSGWM Quilt Block Exchange Club! We will decide upon theme, colors and other details. Ultimately, each participant will create unique and individualized quilt blocks in order to exchange them with other participants. In the end, you will have enough quilt blocks to create your own wall-hanging or quilt or be creative and use them for a different purpose! For those who have never sewn quilt blocks before, a demonstration on how to cut and sew fabric into several basic types of quilt blocks will also be on the agenda. [Note: You will be making your quilt blocks at home for exchange at a later date to be decided upon. Some ideas: Halloween themed in honor of Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday, using Girl Scout Green fabrics, etc.] The possibilities are endless and the skill level starts at beginner, so come join us! Presenter: Danielle Pray | Fee: $0 Rock Climbing Ready for a challenge? Test your climbing skills at the camp climbing wall. This class will introduce participants to basic techniques and safety. Presenter: Camp Staff | Fee: $0 Social Media and GSGWM Want to connect with Council online to get the latest news? Not sure if you need a troop Facebook page? Wondering what your kids are up to online? Come learn the basics of Facebook, Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and more! Presenter: Jackie Bruleigh | Fee: $0 Teaching Girls Knife Safety Everyone needs to learn how to use a knife safely and how to take care of, maintain, and store it in good condition. A jackknife is a knife with at least one folding blade that can be used for a whole variety of tasks. Presenter: Francois Ledoux | Fee: $0 Troop Finance 101 What new and experienced leaders need to know about managing a troop bank account, product sales, Automated Clearing House (ACH) sweep process, and year-end report requirements. Presenter: Christine Symolon | Fee: $0 Troops, Trips, and Travel Explore the Travel Pathway. Our troop has traveled extensively over the last 7 years (Washington D.C., Hawaii, Mexican cruise, Los Angeles, etc.). We will share how our troop was able to carry out these exciting adventures. Presenter: Deb Kaitz | Fee: $0 Wildlife at Farnsworth Find out who lives in the trees, bushes, meadows, and waters of Camp Farnsworth! Presenter: Carol Winfield | Fee: $0 Women’s Self-Defense This class was designed by Grand Master Steve Demasco, who trains the FBI SWAT teams in hand to hand combat. You will learn and practice basic self-defense techniques and leave feeling stronger and more confident. Presenter: Michelle Beam | Fee: $0 Networking Session Saturday 1:15-2:15 pm This session is an opportunity to network with other volunteers and staff on a variety of topics (e.g, discussion with the Board, Community Accounting Coordinators, Volunteer Support Coordinators, Outdoor Education, etc.) to share ideas, offer support to each other, and meet new people. Tables will be set up for a variety of topic areas so you can join a conversation on a particular topic of interest to you. Participate in one or as many as you like. Letterboxing Session IV Saturday 2:30-5:30 pm Learn about the fun hobby of letterboxing! You will make your own stamp and search the local area and Camp Farnsworth for hidden treasures! Presenters: Debbie Payne and Gail Logan | Fee: $5 Session V Saturday 2:30-4:00 pm Creative Clay Hands-on workshop experimenting with different types of clay and dough including air dry, oven dry, and homemade. We will aim for 3 or 4 projects and you will go home with ideas for even more. Presenter: Tammy Hoermann | Fee: $5 Fun with Pie Irons - Getting Started What is a pie iron and how do I use it? Experience the fun and versatility of pie iron cooking on a campfire including how to clean and season your pie iron and basic recipes. Presenters: Tara and Jesse Pacht | Fee: $3 Get Rolling - Car Care Do you know what to do when your car breaks down? Everything you need to know about your automobile but were afraid to ask. Presenter: Dirk Borst | Fee: $0 How to Conduct an Outdoor Skills Team-Building Workshop for Girls We want to share the exciting Survivor Weekend program for older girls that we have developed. Leaders can then take the ideas, plans, and electronic files to teach, re-teach, and have fun with girls in the out-of-doors. Presenter: Deb Wyman | Fee: $0 Inspiring Girls to Take Action Learn strategies to help girls think critically about their community’s needs in order to develop quality Take Action Projects that change the world in meaningful ways. Presenter: Jessie O’Leary | Fee: $0 Iris Folding This card crafting style comes from the Netherlands. We will recycle colorful envelopes with printing inside to make designs that can be used on cards, gift tags, embellishments, or wall art. We will complete at least 2 cards in class. Presenter: Joanne Hohman | Fee: $5 Origami Fabric Flowers Origami fabric flowers are easy to assemble from scraps of material. They can be used in hair clips, pins or to embellish a tote bag, hat or dress. No sewing skills required. Bring scissors to cut fabric. Presenter: Sue Bates | Fee: $1 Partnering with Parents Learn how to get parents to be your advocates instead of adversaries. We will discuss tips for communicating effectively with parents, getting parents to step up to help, how to deal with challenging parents, and how to celebrate the great parents who support Girl Scouting for all girls. Presenter: Debb King | Fee: $0 Pathway to Fun All girls can participate regardless of how they enter Girl Scouts. Come learn about the exciting opportunities in the Series, Event, and Virtual Pathways. Presenters: Melissa Mason and Nicole Nolan | Fee: $0 Teaching Girls Basic Sewing Learn a straight stitch, blanket stitch, and how to sew on a button by making a felt Christmas ornament. Presenter: Sue Rochford | Fee: $2 Walk on the Wild Side Take a nature walk around the camp; learn to identify plants and animals that live there – useful when working with the It’s Your Planet—Love It! series. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Presenter: Neil Savage | Fee: $0 Weaving for Beginners Use a wooden weaving loom and fabric scraps to create your own hotplate mat. Great workshop to learn what to do with those scraps of material you do not want to throw away. Bring sewing scissors. Presenter: Rosemary Whitman | Fee: $0 Women’s Football 101 Want to get your workout in and learn about the great sport of football? Come join me in Women’s Football 101 where you will learn basic skills, terminology, and the rich history of women in football! Presenter: Tiana Liu | Fee: $0 Session Vl Saturday 4:15-6:15 pm All About Chocolate Learn how you can offer your troop the opportunity to earn the Chocolate Badge from the UK Girl Guides! Designed for girls ages 10-14, the badge covers the history of chocolate and fair trade chocolate products. In addition, we will make a few chocolate creations. Presenter: Danielle Pray | Fee: $4 Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Difficult People Ever find that the grown-ups behave worse than the girls? This workshop will provide helpful tips and tricks for volunteers to use in handling difficult situations and resolving conflicts with parents or other adults. Presenters: Kathy Nelson and DeeDee Rice | Fee: $0 Fun with Pie Irons - More Ideas This workshop will take pie iron cooking to the next level with a variety of pie iron shapes and creative recipes. Presenters: Tara and Jesse Pacht | Fee: $3 Go for a Float – Fun Boating Spend time relaxing as you float around Lake Abenaki. Presenters: Carol Ritchie and Judy McCole | Fee: $0 It’s Your Journey–Love It Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to help your girls make their Journey their own by customizing activities, taking trips and finding additional resources to make your Journey great! Presenter: Debb King | Fee: $0 Knitting Basics Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting! Join in this popular and traditional craft. You will learn how to cast on and off, the basic stitches, and few handy tips. Come practice with a scrap ball of yarn, and start knitting! Bring size 8 or 9 knitting needles if you have them (needles can be borrowed). Presenter: Deb Wyman | Fee: $0 Pyrography: The Old Craft of Woodburning Learn to woodburn on the cover of a wooden book big enough to fill with loose leaf size paper. You will take home your own unique personalized notebook. Presenter: Mary Gendron | Fee: $6 Scrapbooking We’ll make 2-3 original and unusual scrapbooks that will be picture ready at the end of the class. We will use some new materials and some recycled materials. Bring a pencil, scissors, ruler, glue (stick or quick dry liquid). Presenter: Joanne Hohman | Fee: $5 Simple Placemats Come create a few simple material placemats to decorate your kitchen table. Bring one yard each of two different cotton fabrics and sewing scissors. Presenter: Rosemary Whitman | Fee: $0 Target Archery For those who already know the basics and want to practice their skills. Shooting for fun and good-natured competition. Bring your own non-compound bow if you wish. Presenter: Tammy Hoermann | Fee: $0 Woodworking Make a useful take-home project. Bring work gloves. Presenter: Tom Opanhoske | Fee: $15 Session VII Sunday 9:45–11:45 am Basket Weaving Make a simple 6-inch basket of flat reed and cording. Bring a bucket, scissors, towels, clothespins, pencil, and yardstick or ruler. Presenter: Karen Krah | Fee: $3 Beginner’s Cake Decorating Learn different decorating techniques including writing, flowers and simple borders. Decorate a mini cake to take home along with a decorating bag, coupler, and 4 decorating tips so you can continue your new decorating skills after Farnsworth Weekend. Presenter: Natasha Garafolo | Fee: $10 Ceremonies in Girl Scouting Learn about the different types of ceremonies in Girl Scouting and how to work with the girls to plan and implement them. We will also cover the purpose of flag ceremonies, flag etiquette, and practice how to correctly carry out a flag ceremony. Presenter: Joan Hagar | Fee: $0 Girl Scout Traditions Sampler Girl Scouting has many great traditions that have stayed with us throughout the years. This workshop will give you a little bit of everything- songs, games, and ceremonies- that you can bring back to use with your girls. We will also provide resources of where you can find more ideas to share with your troop in years to come. Presenter: Debbie King | Fee: $5 Keeping Older Girls in Girl Scouting We will update you on ongoing events and activities aimed at retaining older girls’ interest. We will also present results from a similar workshop by Linda Zimmer at the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Conference in Newport RI. Presenter: Neil Savage | Fee: $0 No-Sew Fleece Blankets You’ve admired those fleece tied blankets and throws because they are soft, warm and easy to make! Learn how to make a no-sew fleece blanket using two pieces of contrasting fleece. Can be a great project for your girls to do! Presenter: Jessie Schweiss | Fee: $0 Outdoor Cooking Fun: Brunch Enjoy preparing and feasting on a delicious Sunday morning brunch all prepared using a variety of cooking methods. Bring a mess kit, mug, and silverware. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. Presenters: Chris Haswell and Vera Kirk | Fee: $7 Simple Quilt Making: Super Size Nine Patch Learn basic patchwork quilting skills to create a Super Size Nine Patch quilt, a good beginner’s pattern for girls to attempt. Quilts make good service projects for a variety of organizations. Presenter: Cheryl Heneveld | Fee: $5 Time with Tricia Spend time with our council’s CEO providing input on council efforts and future strategy. GSGWM is implementing long-range property plans, updating our strategic direction and making decisions for our future. Learn the latest status on efforts and be part of the process! Questions welcome. Presenter: Tricia Mellor | Fee: $0 Tour of Long Wind Farm Visit Long Wind Farm which grows certified organic greenhouse tomatoes right here in Thetford! Learn how you can use a farm tour with the It’s Your Planet-Love It! Journey. We will be carpooling to Long Wind Farm. Presenter: Jesse and Tara Pacht | Fee: $0 Tie-Dye and Reverse Tie-Dye Learn different techniques for tie-dye and reverse tie-dye, and create unique, one-of-a-kind items! Bring any white item you would like to add color to, and any colored item you would like to remove the color from. Presenter: Teresa Murray and Michele Fontaine | Fee: $2 Farnsworth Weekend Registration Form September 5-7, 2014 3 ways to register! 1. Register online: Go to https://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/default.aspx?pid=54 Then enter “Farnsworth Weekend 2014” in search bar. 2. Mail this form with payment to: GSGWM, Farnsworth Weekend PO Box 10832 Bedford, NH 03110-0832 3. Fax this form with payment to: 603.627.4169 A separate registration form is required for each participant. Please complete both sides. Incomplete forms will be returned. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until workshops are full. Registrations with apparel orders are due by August 8. All registrations without apparel orders must be postmarked or processed online by August 27. No refunds for registration cancellations or “no-shows.” Full name: Mailing address: City: State: Phone (home): Phone (mobile): Zip: E-mail: Make checks payable to GSGWM or use your credit card. Card type: Card #: Expiration date: CVC#: Total amount: Name as it appears on card: Signature: Date: Adding It All Up Weekend fee (includes all 5 meals) $50/$55/$60 $ Saturday only (8:00 am-10:00 pm) $30/$35/$40 $ Apparel order total (see other side) $ Workshop fees total (see other side) $ Not a Girl Scout? Add $15 membership fee. $ Total amount enclosed $ Special needs (i.e., food allergy, need assistance getting to workshop sites, C-pack, etc.) q This is my first time at Farnsworth Weekend. Workshop Choices* Session Course Fee Friday — Session A 8:00-9:00 pm Saturday — Session B 9:00 am-5:30 pm Saturday — Session I 9:00 am-12:15 pm OR Saturday — Session II 9:00-11:00 am Saturday — Session III 11:15 am-12:15 pm Saturday — Session IV 2:30-5:30 pm OR Saturday — Session V 2:30-4:00 pm Saturday — Session VI 4:15-6:15 pm Sunday — Session VII 9:45-11:45 am * We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances. T-Shirt and Sweatshirt Order Short-sleeved T-shirts Long-sleeved shirts S MLXL2X3X $17 each ($18.50 for 2X or 3X) S MLXL2X3X $30 each ($32 for 2X or 3X) S MLXL2X3X (color: Tennessee orange) Hooded zip sweatshirt $12 each ($13.50 for 2X or 3X) (color: sunset orange) (color: lilac purple) All apparel orders must be received and paid for by August 8, 2014. Questions? Contact the Farnsworth Weekend Committee at: farnsworthweekend@girlscoutsgwm.org
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