Locks of Love Hair Cut-A-Thon

Girl Scout Emily Zettell from Matawan will be hosting a Hair Cut-A-Thon (exact date & location pending) as part as her Gold Award Project.

Guidelines for Hair Donations:

• Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable.
• Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid
• Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches, and may be divided into multiple ponytails.
• Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the minimum 10 inches.
• 10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.
• Hair that has been bleached (usually this refers to highlighted hair) is not usable.  If unsure, ask your stylist.

If you would like Emily to set up a presentation at your next Troop meeting, please click on the link below for information:

Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts are invited to attend "The Art of the Well Decorated Face" at the Sephora Store JC Penny in the Ocean County Mall on February 18, 2012. Makeup specialists at Sephora will demonstrate various techniques, appropriate for different occasions. Each girl will receive personal attention, a gift bag, and an opportunity to receive Sephora products. Click here for more information and to download the flyer!

Do You know someone who attended a GSUSA Destination or

Council Wider Op in the Past?

To celebrate all that Girl Scouting has meant over the last 100 years, Sandy Hook Region is planning a Camporee to be held at Camp Sacajawea from August 3-5, 2012.  We would like to use this opportunity to allow those who attended GSUSA Destinations or Council Wider Opportunities to share their experiences with younger girls who may be interested in participating in a future event.

If you or someone you know has previously participated in a GSUSA Destination or Council Wider Op, there are two ways you can help:

• Make a tri-fold display, album, video, or DVD about your trip which you’re willing to leave on display at the Camporee.

• Volunteer some time at Camporee making yourself available at the GSUSA Destination and Council Wider Ops table to talk about your experiences and answer any questions.

The time you spend putting together your display and/or sharing your expertise may just inspire some amazing adventures!  If you’d like to help out, please contact Sara Diaz by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 732-996-9321. Thank You

Let's kickoff the 2012 Cookie Sale with fun games, crafts, activities and even swimming! The Colonial Region is having two Cookie Rallies in January:

• January 10, 2012 at Lloyd Road Elementary School in Matawan from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - click the link for flyer and registration form:
  Matawan-Aberdeen Cookie Rally
• January 21, 2010 at the YMCA in Freehold from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - click the link for flyer and registration form:
  Swimming Into Colonial Cookie Rally Flyer

The Annual Cat Show being held on February 25th & 26th at the Freehold Armory located at 635 Park Avenue in Freehold is looking for Girl Scouts to volunteer.  Lunch will be provided and $25 will be donated to your Troop.  If your Troop is interested, please contact Diane at (732)567-7927.

Mark your calendars!! The Colonial Region meeting will be held on:

January 12, 2012 at 7pm

Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church

20 Hillcrest Road, Holmdel

Please bring one non-perishable food item for the church pantry.

Temple Rodpeph Torah in Marlboro is offering a special program to Girl Scouts earing their Jewish Religious Award. The program will be offered on three Sundays from 12:15 to 1:45pm:  January 22, February 12 and March 11, 2012.  There is NO CHARGE for this program, but you must register by January 12th. 

If you are interested, please click the link below for more information:

The girls of Brownie Troop 1798 are working hard to collect donations for so many dogs & cats staying at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter this holiday season! Please help them spread some holiday cheer to the many homeless dogs and cats staying at the shelter this holiday without a place to call home.

The shelter's wish list includes:

• Canned dog/cat food
• Scoop-able cat litter
• New or used blankets, sheets and towels

The girls will bring the donations to the Old Bridge Animal Shelter on December 18th. If you or your troop would like to help us please drop donations off to the address below prior to the 18th.

Betty Pylarinos
22A Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan
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We sincerely appreciate your help...thank you and Happy Holidays from all of us in troop 1798!!