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4-H Cloverbud and Girl Scouts Troop 1255. Dr. Sheryl Lewing McKinney Byrd Academy 318-532-9849. Introduction. Dr. Sheryl Lewing Background in Education, Environmental Science and Biology Believe that 4-H and Girl Scouts have similarity in their vision and mission
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4-H Cloverbud and Girl Scouts Troop 1255 Dr. Sheryl Lewing McKinney Byrd Academy 318-532-9849
Introduction • Dr. Sheryl Lewing • Background in Education, Environmental Science and Biology • Believe that 4-H and Girl Scouts have similarity in their vision and mission • Your girl would benefit from both organization
A Cloverbud Club is • Small group of six to eight children (per adult helper) • For grades K-3rd • Enrolled as a group through the LSU Ag Center 4-H Program
At the first Cloverbud Meeting • Introduction and Application form • Pledge of Allegiance • 4-H Pledge • 1-2 activities (youth can help decide) • Snacks • Clean Up • 2nd and 4th Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30pm or combine it with Girl Scouts Troop
Objectives of Cloverbuds • Develop self-understanding and confidence in a relaxed setting • Gain knowledge through the experiential learning process • Develop positive attitudes toward learning • Develop on-going relationships with caring adults and older youth • Make new friends • Learn how to share, work together, compromise, and resolve conflict
Girl Scouts Troop 1255 First Meeting • Introduction and Membership Application • Days – 1st and 3rd Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00PM • Pledge of Allegiance • Why you should join us? • Badges and Activities • Snacks • Girl Scout Law and Girl Scout Promise –Read Aloud by Girls • Clean Up
4-H Cloverbud Activities and Timeline • DEADLINE: September 25 Cloverbuds Competitive Exhibits (6 Projects) • September 22 Trinity Heights Baptist Church 6:30PM Bake Off • September 26 Pet Show-State Fairgrounds Barns • October – Nutrition Knowledge – Halloween Party • November – Label Lingo – Bring can goods for Northwest Food bank • December – Christmas Breakfast/ Senior Citizen for Christmas Joy • January/February – Science Project Competition
Girl Scouts Troop Yearly Events • October – Pennies for Cancer (American Cancer Society) • November – Can Goods and Badge Activity • December – Senior Citizen for Holiday Cheer and Badge Activity • January – Honor Martin Luther King and Badge Activity • February – Valentine Project for Community and Badge Activity • March – Earth’s Day Community Awareness at Recreation/Library Center • April – Cookie Drive • May - CAMPING
Planeteers – Mr. Planet • Incorporation of all groups together is a Great IDEA • Need parents that can and support OUR GIRLS • Need GOOD STABLE Parents/guardians • Receive text to remind meetings