Approximately 73 people, including the girls of Cadette Troop 171, attended a motivational Silver Award Workshop on January 26 hosted by BJ Wood. The girls left the workshop excited about getting started on their Silver Award proposals. They were given a clear understanding of the scope of the undertaking though concrete examples. BJ got across the idea that this award will require work in a manner that was encouraging! She lead the girls through exercises that helped guide their thinking process in the right direction. BJ even gave the girls tips on how to transform an idea or a Service Project into a Silver Award Project.

BJ Wood said, "We have served about 180 girls thus far through our Silver Award workshops beginning in October of 2011 of which we have 92 girls in progress of completing their Silver Award. We also have 61 girls who have already completed their project and will be awarded their Silver Award this spring!"

There are four more workshops scheduled for this year. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

• March 5th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Program Activity Center in Farmingdale
• March 28th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Ocean Service Center in Toms River
• May 3rd from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ocean service Center,
• May 15th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm mat the Program activity Center

Dear volunteers,

For those who attended the January Regional Meeting, it was a great opportunity to Network with other leaders and get new ideas.  Also, at least 10 staff members attended to meet and support volunteers. Pick up a Spring Shore Things at your February Community Meeting. See the Community Meetings Calendar for dates and times! For those who missed the Regional Meeting, click the Read More button below for the Regional Meeting recap!

Important dates:

• 3/20/12 Delegate Forum 6:45 p.m. PAC
• 4/24/12 Council Awards & Recognitions 6:30 p.m. PAC
• 5/17 Annual Meeting at the PAC
• 5/23/12 Shore Pines Regional Awards 6:30 Central Regional High School

Troop 299 celebrated their mid-year award ceremony on Sunday, January 22nd with their families. They participated in a candle lighting ceremony, awards presentation, and followed it up with a song/dance performance by the girls for their families. The girls used the "larger than life" sized flowers because they sang Fireflies and because they feel that they have soared through Girl Scouting thus far. Most of the girls have been together for 4 or 5 years. Two of the girls have been together for 7 years. After the festivities, the girls helped to put together their “birthday in a box” packages as part of their commitment to community service. To top off the evening, a delicious cake was enjoyed by all as we sampled the new Savannah Smiles 100th anniversary cookies.  We look forward to more fun for the 2nd half of the year. - Dawn, Troop 299

Troop 170 enjoyed the ice skating event at Winding River Skating Arena in Toms River.  They sharpened their skills at ice skating, and falling.  They had a wonderful time bonding with one another as well. - Bev troop 170

Brownie Troop 583 of Manahawkin has been busy working on the Quest Try-It! They are half way there and eager to earn Brownie Try-Its, as well. They also had two Brownies complete the Safety Award - Stephanie S and Samantha M.