Signing Event Held by Troop 2981
On September 6, 2008, Girl Scout Troop 2981, along with the help of Denise Trimble Smith, Sign Language teacher at Tucson High School and Marcy Albert from the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, held a Signing Friends Ice Cream Social for all Girl Scout levels. 278 girls attended.

 

At this event there was no talking. Girls learned how a deaf person can receive a phone call and what is needed to become an interpreter and a sign language teacher. The girls learned the alphabet, numbers, food, days, time, family, greetings and animals. They even learned the Girl Scout Pledge and Promise. They also enjoyed the ice cream and many assorted toppings. The girls earned the Signing Friends Badges, Try-Its and Interest Project patches.

 

Look for this event again in April.

 

Girl Scouts Earn Religious Awards
On September 13, 2008 Girl Scout Troop 2981 had several girls receive their Catholic Religious Awards at the Bishop's Mass.

 

The I live my Faith was awarded to Paige Kimble and Elizabeth McCormick. The Marion Medal was awarded to Leigh Kimble. The Spirit Alive Medal was earned by Chelsea Carter.

Troop 216 Cooks at the Ronald McDonald House
On November 29, 2008, Troop 216 visited the Ronald McDonald House and cooked for the residents. The girls also donated 17.31 pounds of pop tabs to the house. They had the privilege of putting them straight into the recycling bin! The girls had a great time at this event.

 

Brownie Troop 1569 Donates Toys to New Beginnings in Casa Grande
Troop 1569 came together and held a used toy drive. The girls donated toys they were no longer playing with or just wanted someone else to enjoy. Toys were donated to New Beginnings which has just opened up a women's and children's shelter in Casa Grande. The girls completely stuffed the New Beginnings van! Great job girls!