Troop 66 November Weekend Retreat

FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION!

Troop 66 November Weekend Retreat:

Info Memo/Permission Slip

Who: Girl Scout Troop 66

What: Weekend stay at the Krause Family vacation home in Toms River, NJ

When: Friday, November 12 – Sunday November 14, 2010

Where: Meet at First United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. for carpooling to the location (eat dinner on your own first!). Leaders/volunteers will drive girls directly home afterward (return time estimated late morning).

What to bring (Packing List):
Pillow and sleeping bag (or blankets if you don't have one). House has beds and mattresses.
Toiletries (toothbrush, etc.)

Towel (if you plan to shower).
2 pair of shoes with closed toe.

Clothing for two days (Saturday and Sunday): shirt, pants, undergarments, socks. Bring layers of clothing. We will spend a lot of time outside (forecast calls for a nice weekend, but prepare for cool weather/wind).

Something comfy to sleep in (sweats)
flips or slippers for in the house if you want
gloves/hat/scarf and warm jacket

roll of toilet paper, paper towels or paper cups/plates to replenish house stock

Optional stuff:
camera
I-pods, etc. (only for going to sleep at night)
favorite movie and/or game (no Rated R)
hot/cold mug
hair ties

What to wear: (See packing list; we’ll be both indoors and outdoors) Weather forecast: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=toms%20river%20nj&wuSelect=WEATHER

Cost: $20.00 per girl, check payable to Troop 66 or cash in ENVELOPE labeled with name. Covers meals and event supplies; recommend you bring “snack money” for possible stops depending on driver’s plans.

What to expect:

Friday night: games and movies

Saturday: knots/lashings, outdoor cooking, plaster of paris “beachy molds,” campfire and more cooking
Sunday: breakfast, pack-up/clean, leave mid-morning

RSVP to Sheryl Krause IMMEDIATELY (before Thursday at 5:00 p.m.) at slkrause@att.net or text at 908-902-3929 (be sure to indicate who you are!)

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I give permission for my daughter, ___________________________________________ to attend the Troop 66 November Weekend Retreat in Toms River, NJ.

During the event I may be reached at (phone):_____________________________________________________

Alternate emergency contact (name):____________________________________________

(phone): ________________________________

I understand that I will contact troop leader immediately in the event an emergency prevents my daughter’s participation.

Parent’s Signature:________________________________________________Date_____________________

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