December 2009 Calendar

December 6 - Candy Sale Distributor Training, 2-4 p.m.
December 12 - Jingle Bell Jamboree, 2-4 p.m.
December 13 - Warm Hands, Warm Hearts, 2-4 p.m.
December 13 - TIA Christmas Party, 4-6 p.m.
December 15 - Nut Sale Ends for Ardmore & Shawnee
December 17 - Final Nut Orders Due to Susan
December 18 - January 3 - Office Closed for Christmas Break

January 2010 Calendar

January 3 - Warm Hands, Warm Hearts, 2-4 p.m.
January 3 - WoHeLo Book Review, 4-5 p.m.
January 10 - Leader/Club Candy Chair Training, 2-4 p.m.
January 12 - Metro Family Candy Carnival, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
January 15 - Candy Sale Starts
January 18 - Office Closed for ML King Day
January 18 - Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Delivery (contact Cynthia Wilson for details)

A Farewell Note from Kim

As most of you know I lost my mom and dad within 11 days of each other this fall. That coupled with many other circumstances led me to make the difficult decision to tender my resignation to the executive board so that I can focus my time on their estate and grieve this tremendous loss. I have fond memories of my last two years at the Heart of Oklahoma Council, and I have met many wonderful, dedicated Camp Fire volunteers and members. I will cherish these memories and friendships for the rest of my life. I wish only the best for the council in the future and during its Centennial Celebration. I plan to stay in touch and be of help any way I can.

WoHeLo,

Kim Kamp Leslie

Heart of Oklahoma Council Welcomes Jan Robinson as Interim Executive Director

The Heart of Oklahoma Council Board of Directors is happy to announce the placement of Jan Robinson as Interim Executive Director. Jan has a long history with the Camp Fire organization. She served the Heart of Oklahoma Council as Executive Director from 2001-2003, assistant director from 1998-2001, and marketing director from 1986-1995. Jan has a Master of Education degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and currently serves as an adjunct professor of English Composition at Oklahoma City Community College. Jan has been a very active member in the community and has served on several Board of Directors at various nonprofit organizations. We welcome Jan back to the Heart of Oklahoma Council.

WoHeLo,

Carolyn Gallant
HOC Board Chair

Jingle Bell Jamboree

Mark your calendars now for a fun filled holiday party at Camp DaKaNi!

• What: Jingle Bell Jamboree
• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
• Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm (this is a "come and go" event)
• Cost: $3.00 per person (Activity Fee)
• Place: Camp DaKaNi & Nature Center

Here are some of the things you can do at Jingle Bell Jamboree:

• Make an angel ornament (which will be delivered to Children's Hospital on December 13th)
• Enjoy the Name That Tune Trail
• Decorate a cookie and have a cup of cheer (hot chocolate or cider)
• Make and take a Christmas card
• Christmas crafts and games
• Bring your camera for our theme picture stations
• Come shop for Christmas at our "General Store" (all items priced between 1 cent and $3.00)

We will be collecting items for the Red Andrews Christmas dinner.

Needed items are:

• new unwrapped toys
• bags of wrapped candy
• books
• hats, scarves and gloves
• school supplies (crayons, markers, pencils, paper, etc.)
• new underwear and socks 

Nutz About Nuts!!!

There's still time for you to get involved in the 1st ever Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council Nut Sale! Please help the Council raise general operating funds to support the Council's activities. We need your help to make this new fundraiser a success.

With the holidays right around the corner, nuts make a great gift and are perfect for baking your favorite holiday goodies! Nuts also freeze well and make a healthy snack year-round.

If you would like to participate in the Nut Sale, you can take orders by printing off a permission slip and order form from our new Camp Fire USA website at www.campfireusa-ok.org, or contact Susan Williams at (405) 478-5646 to check out items to sell directly.

Important Candy Sale Information

Permission Forms:

CLICK HERE to be linked to the Candy Sale 2010 Permission Form. Please discuss the information with your child, sign and then return the form to your club leader. If you are an area-wide member, please return it to your Area Distributor when you pick up candy. Every youth member who sells candy must have this signed permission form turned in before they can pick up their candy.

Pre-Order Forms:

CLICK HERE to be linked to the Candy Sale 2010 Pre-Order Form. Even though the official sale doesn't start until January 15th, you may begin taking pre-orders now to get a head start on selling your Fast Fair Share. Turn in pre-order forms to your Club Leader or Club Candy Chairman by January 8th so they will know what they need to fill your orders.

New Club Leader & New Club Candy Chairman Training

All NEW Club Leaders and/or NEW Club Candy Chairpersons, and any other interested experienced leaders and candy chairpersons are encouraged to attend the Candy Sale Training. We will take you through how to promote the candy sale to your club, how do check out candy and how to keep track of your club candy. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT TRAINING TO ATTEND IF YOU OR YOUR CLUB HAVE NEVER PARTICIPATED IN A CANDY SALE BEFORE.

If there are any questions, please email Susan Williams at susanw@campfireusa-ok.org or call (405) 478-5646.

Family Candy Carnival

What:  Centennial Candy Sale 2010 Family Candy Carnival.

Who:  All club members, Area-Wide members, parents and leaders.

When:  Tuesday, January 12th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (This is a Come & Go event).

Where:  Camp Fire USA Office, Yordi Training Center, 3309 E. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK.

RSVP:  Please RSVP to London by 5 p.m., Monday, January 11th at london@campfireusa-ok.org or by calling (405) 478-5646.

Kick off the 2010 CANDY SALE in a carnival atmosphere. Learn how to sell your fair share of candy from older club members in the Metro, see the 2010 CANDY SALE awards/prizes and learn safety procedures!!

MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND—YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT!!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED:
Older clubs (5th grade and up) who are interested are asked to help with the Family Candy Carnival on Tuesday, January 12th, from 6:30 -8:00 pm at the Camp Fire office. The rally this year will be a Come & Go Carnival and we need clubs to provide games that teach candy sale training tips and safety issues. The youth and their parents will go around the room to learn about the candy sale and what they need to do to make the sale a success.

If your club is interested in volunteering, please give Susan a call at the Camp Fire office at 478-5646.
 

CLUB SIZE REQUIREMENT

December 15th is the deadline for all clubs to meet the minimum size requirements in order to be recognized as an "official" club and to be eligible for club/leader bonuses and incentives for the Candy Sale.

• If there are youth who have dropped out and will not be returning to the club, they must be transferred out of your club by December 15th and listed as area-wide members.
• If you have participants who have not yet turned in their membership registration forms, they must be in by the December 15th deadline to benefit your club average during the Candy Sale.
• Only clubs whose members average Fair Share or more will receive the Candy Rebate.
• Pre-school and Post Horizon members should always be registered as area-wide members. If you have questions, please contact your Region Manager.

Official Minimum Club Size:

Little Star (Pre-K):     2 adults & 5 youth
Starflight (K-2nd):      2 adults & 6 youth
Adventure (3rd-5th):   2 adults & 6 youth
Discovery (6th-8th):   2 adults & 4 youth
Horizon (9th-12th):    2 adults & 3 youth

Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Commemorative Brick Fundraiser

The Board of Directors of the Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council is pleased to announce the Commemorative Brick Fundraiser to coincide with Camp Fire USA’s 100th anniversary. The bricks will be placed in the second tier of the Flag Plaza which is located just outside the Council offices in July of 2010. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your love for our council, honor a Camp Fire member or solicit corporate sponsorships. Clubs are highly encouraged to purchase a brick in their club’s name. What a great holiday gift to purchase a commemorative brick or two to honor a friend and/or loved one!

Bricks can be purchased through the Camp Fire office NOW and are available in the following dimensions:

• 4" x 8"
  3 lines / 14 characters per line
  $40.00 each or 2 for $75.00
• 8" x 16"
  6 lines / 28 characters per line
  $150.00 each
• 16" x 16"
  12 lines / 28 characters per line
  $300.00

Corporate packets to promote the sale of commemorative bricks will be available after January 1, 2010. Please email Candee Eischen at CandaceCE@cox.net or Glenna Mears at grmears405@cox.net for more information on corporate sales.

Camp Fire USA Garden Stone

Want a commemorative brick for your home as well? The Heart of Oklahoma Council is also offering an 8" x 8" garden stone for your landscaping. This square garden stone will have "Camp Fire USA 1910 - 2010" and the Centennial Logo engraved on it.

Pricing for the 8" x 8" garden stone is $75.00 each or 2 for $125.00.

Magazine Sale

Instead of having a dedicated time for the annual magazine drive, we have decided to leave the magazine sale open year round. The Heart of Oklahoma Council will continue to receive 40% of the total price of every magazine subscription and music selection ordered online.

Click on the link below to go to the QSP website, enter our organization number 425067754, and click SHOP NOW to insure Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council benefits from any purchases made.

www.qsp.com/store/lightreg.aspx

Teens in Action Update

Important Teens in Action Dates to Remember:

• December 12th - Teens in Action work day at the Positive Tomorrows Library, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• December 13th - Warm Hands, Warm Hearts in the Yordi Training Center, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• December 13th - Teens in Action Christmas Party  in the Yordi Training Center (immediately following Warm Hands, Warm Hearts), 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.  We will be playing board games, so bring your favorite game that would be suitable for 6th - 12th graders.

If there are any questions, please contact Cynthia Wilson at cynthia@campfireusa-ok.org or call (405) 478-5646.

Camp Fire USA Store News

With the cold winter months upon us, now is a great time to buy a Camp Fire USA pullover hoody to keep warm.  Also, don't forget that Camp Fire USA merchandise makes terrific Christmas gifts!

Did you know that by attending and participating in the upcoming Jingle Bell Jamboree on December 12th, you will be eligible to purchase the Winter Wonder emblem?  It's true, so join Area 3 at their fun-filled holiday event!

Camp Fire USA Day at Johnnie's

The first Sunday of each month is Camp Fire USA day at all Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler locations. When placing your order, let them know that you would like 10% of the cost of your meal to go to Camp Fire USA, and they will send the Council a check each month.

Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler Locations:

Oklahoma City:
2652 W. Britton Road
6629 N.W. Expressway
421 S.W. 74th Street

Edmond:
33 E. 33rd Street
620 W. Danforth

Program Tips - Piggybacking with "Sales and Sense"

The following are ideas to consider while working on the "Sales and Sense" project (located in your Leader Guide) in preparation of the upcoming candy sale.

If you are a Little Star or Starflight leader, you might want to consider the following which is located in your project/curriculum books under the 'Trail to Knowing Me':

• Little Star & Starflight - Teaching safety while selling candy
• Little Star - Safety - 'Stranger Danger'
• K Trail - Safe & Secure - 'Don't Go With Strangers'
• Trail Starter - Safety First - 'Say No and Don't Go'
• Trail Exploration - Safety First - 'I Can Protect Myself'

If you are an Adventure leader, you might look at the following:

• Adventure - Teaching good communication skills for working with candy customers (use portions of these projects)
• Trail Seeker - Creative Communication
• Wood Gatherer - Communicating with Everyone
• Fire Maker - Communication

Adventure members and above can also piggyback earning beads with the Sales & Sense emblem. Look under 'Money Matters' in the Bead Book under the Trail to Knowing Me and the Trail to Family and Community.

Don't forget to be working on your Centennial Project!
Here's some suggestions for December:

• Make 100 Christmas stockings for low income families in December. Clubs can purchase or get donations for Chapstick, hairbrushes, socks and other stuffers for the Christmas stockings. Also, hotels or dollar stores might be willing to donate toothbrushes and small sized toothpaste, shampoo & hand lotion. You could even buy a pair of real socks and stuff one of each pair for a child instead of a decorated stocking.
• Donate 100 pairs of mittens or gloves to children at a battered woman's shelter or any other shelter.

If you have any questions, please email Susan at susanw@campfireusa-ok.org or call (405) 478-5646.