Troop News

September 14 , 2005

Katrina Benefit! On September 24th from noon to 5pm at the Walmart on Alpine, troop 2677 will be holding a drive for the children affected from hurriacane Katrina. "We are asking for items such as games, backpacks, coloring bopoks, pads of paper, crayons, markers, stuffed animals, toys, blankets, clothing, even baby items such as bottles, diapers, baby food, ect". Further, "We are doing this drive because we know that there are so many other people out there helping with the big items and we know that the kids have lost everything! We are hoping that this my bring some comfort to those children and maybe keep them occupied. Thank you so much."

August 12 , 2005

ROCKFORD DAY CAMP EARNS SILVER FOR SCOUTS

What started off as a sleepover between friends turned into a brainstorming session for the 2005 Rockford Neighborhood Girls Game Day Camp.   Cadettes Jackie Reedy and Mandi Dickinson had learned from their moms that the neighborhood needed Day Camp directors and took on the challenge for their Silver Award.   With the help of fellow Cadette, Maria Albano, the three girls planned and directed 103 girls and 63 adults at this year's camp held at Camp Rockford .     A big thank-you also goes to their advisors, Beth Reedy, Rockford Green Angel recipient for 2005 and Beverly Dickinson, 2005 Outstanding Volunteer. 

June 8 , 2005

Girls fromTroop 1895 raised money for a 2 -day trip to Chicago on June 8. Here, the girls enjoy dinner and entertainment at Ed Debevic's restaurant.

May 20-22, 2005



CKC neighborhood had 42 leaders and daughters in attendance for Leader Daughter Weekend May 20 - 22, 2005. Everyone had a great time and new friendships were formed. They are also issuing a challenge to all council-wide neighborhoods for next year's event, to see who can get the most in attendance.

April 16 , 2005



As part of the cookie sale, Junior Troop #511 asked customers, during both order-taking and at Cookie Shop sale, if they would like to purchase a box of cookies to be donated to the John Knox food pantry. They were able to donate 30 boxes of cookies to the food pantry. Victoria Mason and Megan Powell from Junior Troop #511 shown.

April 23, 2005



12 girls from Big Rapids Troop 2208 at the Build A Bear Work Shop At RiverTown Crossings Mall, Grandvill.

April 9, 2005



CKC Troop 226's own “Cookie Monster”, Phil Hamacher poses with daughter Stephanie and fellow troopmates Paige Most and Samantha Shelner during a cookie sale on Saturday April 9th. It was a beautiful day for an outside sale and they all had fun parading around in their cookie costumes.

April 2, 2005



Cadette & Junior Troop 847, Brownie troop 848 and Daisy troop 2682 participating in a Flag Ceremony at the opening of the 23rd Annual Michigan State Young American Bowling Alliance State Championship Tournament at Starlite Lanes on April 2, 2005. The girls were honored to be asked to present the flag at the tournament.

February 12, 2005



Girls from CKC troops 226 and 1240 are pictured at Camp Anna Behrens by Brinkert's after finishing up running Winter Fun Day for Daisy and Brownie Scouts on February 12th 2005

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