Friday News:

SOME REMINDERS   Looking for Women of Distinction Gala Greeters!   Help us show the public what Girl Scouting is all about! Girl Scout Gala Greeters play an important role in setting the tone for our all-important Woman of Distinction Dinner, greeting hundreds of guests with waves and smiles along the driveway into the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This year we will be recognizing three extraordinary women: Christine Camp, Michelle Ho, and Martha Smith. Gala Greeters will also have the opportunity to participate in the opening ceremony, take part in a private Girl Scouts-only opportunity to meet & greet the honorees and will receive a special 2015 Woman of Distinction commemorative patch.   Date: Friday, March 6, 2015 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Check-in at 5:00 p.m.   Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom I 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Notes: 1. Wear your Girl Scout uniform or T-shirt with your vest or sash. 2. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. 3. Bring bottled water and a snack.   To register your troop for this awesome experience, please click on the link below:   https://girlscoutshawaii.wufoo.com/forms/2015-wod-gala-greeters-3615-t/   OR   To register an individual girl, please click on the link below:   https://girlscoutshawaii.wufoo.com/forms/2015-wod-gala-greeters-3615-i/      In Honor of Presidents’ Day:       VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY   Hanai Aina Forest Restoration       Drive and hike up onto Kalahe`e Ridge to restore the native forest in an effort to control invasive weeds.  Tools will be provided.     When:     Saturday, February 21st   from 9am to 3pm  (We will be controlling weeds on Kalahe`e Ridge) Sunday, February 22nd   from 9am to 3pm  (We will be controlling weeds on Kalahe`e Ridge) Thursday, February 26th from 9am to 3pm  (We will be controlling weeds on Kalahe`e Ridge)  *** Please realize that you are committing to the entire time specified above.  We do not have enough staff to hike down early with volunteers****   Where:  Meet at Waimea Valley Botanical Office at 9am 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa HI 96712                 How Many:  We are looking for up to 20-30 people for each date (ages 12 and up). Please call or RSVP as soon as you can commit to the date(s).  Please specify the date. It is an easy to moderate hike up to the site (45 minutes) while the ATV carries some people and all of the tools, plants, and equipment.   What to bring:                 Water (at least 2 liters)                 Lunch                 Rain gear (in you have)                 Insect repellent (just for the hike or ride up)                 Close toed Shoes (REQUIRED)                 Sun screen                 Hat                 Long pants                 Long sleeved shirt                 A Positive Attitude!   Terrain: The terrain is easy to moderate for Kalahe`e Ridge.                    ** There is very little shade on the ridge and it can get quite hot!!***  ***Please email me or call if you are interested*** **Also, please specify which date you plan on volunteering**       LUCKY CAT:       Girl Scout Troop 715’s Lucky Cat!   The adoption fee for Amy is sponsored by Cadette Girl Scout Troop 715 Amy is… Shy at first. Loves people. Friendly with other cats. Female, black and orange brindle, about 2 years old. Trapped and spayed as a feral cat from Papakolea. Waiting for her forever home! If you are interested in meeting Amy for adoption please contact CatFriends at 226-4561 or email info@hicatfriends.org     PEN PAL REQUEST: Chicago Daisy troop would love to make a Pen Pall connection!  Are there any 1st grade Daisies who would like to begin a new friendship? Contact jegire@girlscouts-hawaii.org