February 2010 Calendar
February 8 - Valentine's for Vets due to the office by 5 p.m.
February 12 - Valentine's for Vets Delivery, 4 p.m.
February 15 - Candy Sale Ends
February 20 - Sweetheart Dinner & Dance, 5-8 p.m.
February 27 - Teens in Action Work Day, 12-5 p.m.
March 2010 Calendar
March 13-17 - 100 Hour Fire at Camp DaKaNi
March 15-19 - Office & Store Closed for Spring Break
March 17 - Camp Fire USA's 100th Birthday
March 18 - Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
March 27 - Camp Fire USA 100th Birthday Bash
March 29 - WoHeLo Books due to office for review
April 2010 Calendar
April 1 - National Art Competition entries due
Executive Director's Corner
February…the traditional month of candy and love. While the “guy on the street” may think in terms of a heart-shaped box and a favorite sweetheart, our Camp Fire circle is thinking in terms of the final weeks of the annual candy sale and collecting troop candy in particular. The effort our council makes to remember U.S. soldiers is one of the best service projects Camp Fire kids do all year. So, I encourage our candy sellers to continue to share that option with customers. Let's exceed last year’s shipment of nearly 4,500 boxes given to troops!
Another of Camp Fire’s service projects…and one of the oldest…the Salute to Hospitalized Veterans also occurs in February. Hundreds of hand-decorated Valentines will be delivered to men and women in Veterans’ Hospitals both locally and across the nation. Year after year we hear the stories of those special moments when a young Camp Fire child gives a lovingly crafted Valentine to a veteran who often is struggling with health problems related directly to his or her military service. Thanks to all who participate.
“Give Service” is the slogan of Camp Fire USA, and it is an honor for us to give service to those who have given our country the greatest service of all.
WoHeLo,
Jan Robinson, Interim Executive Director
Camp Cimarron Open House & Campout
An Open House event will be held at Camp Cimarron near Coyle, Oklahoma on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The event will include presentations about the Camp, several "brainstorming" group meetings and an overnight family campout.
The goal of the group meetings during the event will be to plan the work needed to re-launch a resident summer camp program in the near future. The Open House and the meetings will be open to everyone interested in Camp Cimarron.
Overnight family camping will be available for all ages as long as parents join their kids.
More details and information will be published in the coming weeks. To have your name added to the list of people who want to participate, contact London at (405) 478-5646.
Calling All Alumni and Current Members
In honor of Camp Fire’s 100th birthday, the Heart of Oklahoma Council will be holding a 100 hour fire, beginning Saturday, March 13, and ending Wednesday, March 17, at Camp DaKaNi, 3309 E. Hefner Road. (Read More....)
Camp Fired Up! Auction & BBQ
The Heart of Oklahoma Council invites you to join us for a BBQ dinner, good music and a silent and live auction* at Camp DaKaNi. All proceeds from this special event will go to the Council's general operating fund.
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time: 6 p.m. (dinner begins) 8 p.m. (live auction begins)
Where: Camp DaKaNi (Nature Center & Dick's Den)
Ticket Prices: $20 per person or $35 per couple
Menu:
- BBQ Brisket Sandwiches with all the fixins
- Potato Salad
- Beverages
- S'Mores
Tickets go on sale beginning February 1, 2010. Contact the Council office at (405) 478-5646 to purchase yours! Get Camp Fired Up.....invite your family and friends!
ADULTS ONLY -- MUST BE 21 YRS OR OLDER TO ATTEND!
*THE BOARD IS SEEKING DONATIONS OF ITEMS FOR THE AUCTION. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE COUNCIL'S WISH LIST.
CLICK HERE for the Camp Fire USA Auction Wish List.
CLICK HERE for the Camp Fire USA Auction Donation Form.
CLICK HERE for the Camp Fire USA Auction Solicitation Letter.
Board Nominations Being Accepted
If you or someone you know would be interested in being nominated to the Heart of Oklahoma Council Board of Directors, please CLICK HERE
to print a copy of the Board Nomination Form. The Board is looking for expertise in finance, fundraising, property management, community and government relations in particular. Complete the form and submit it to the Board Governance Committee c/o the Council office.
Camp Fire USA is Pleased to Announce its Commemorative Brick Fundraiser
The Board of Directors of the Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council is please to announce the Commemorative Brick Fundraiser to coincide with Camp Fire USA's 100th anniversary. (Read More......)
Summer Job Opportunities with Camp Fire USA
Do you like kids, and would you like to make extra money working with them at a summer job? If the answer is 'YES' to both of these questions, have we got a position for YOU!
(Read More....)
Spring Break 2010 at Diamond H Scout Ranch
The Spring Break 2010 at Diamond H Scout Ranch is a unique collaboration between the Boys Scouts of America, Camp Fire USA and Girl Scout USA councils in Oklahoma. Teens and young adults from Scouting and Camp Fire are sure to enjoy the fellowship and fun during this week-long adventure which includes backpacking, GeoCaching, archery, wilderness survival, leadership training, fishing, mountain biking, Leave No Trace instruction, and good camp cooking.
CLICK HERE to view and print the complete brochure.
It's Camp Fire Candy Sale Time
Invest in your child's future by participating in the Camp Fire USA Candy Sale and selling your Fair Share or more.
CLICK HERE to view and download the complete Candy Sale Parent Handbook. The sale ends February 15th.
**Top prizes include a Sony PSP 3000, Nintendo DS Lite and an Insignia Digital Camcorder.**
A BIG THANK YOU!!!
Thank you to the following leaders and their clubs for helping and supplying games at the Candy Carnival on January 12th!
Julie Ashford & Alex Moore
Cheryl Mengwasser
Joella & Gary White
Cassidy Fitzgerald
The carnival was a great success and it wouldn't have been possible without each and every one of you!
Fast Fair Share Weekend Winners
Our top two Fast Fair Share Weekend sellers are.....
1st Place Winner ($150 VISA gift card) - BRANDY HERMAN
Brandy sold 300 units of candy for a total of $1,500!! Way to go Brandy!
2nd Place Winner ($75 VISA gift card) - AMAIYA COLEMAN
Amaiya sold 265 units of candy for a total of $1,328!! Awesome job Amaiya!
CLICK HERE for the names of all 94 youth who sold their Fast Fair Share!
Sweetheart Dinner & Dance
The first ever Sweetheart Dinner & Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 20th at the Yordi Training Center.
CLICK HERE for more information and to download the ticket mail-order form.
CLICK HERE for Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Sweetheart Dinner & Dance.
Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Project
All valentines made for the Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Project must be turned in to the Camp Fire USA office by Monday, February 8th at 5 p.m.. Valentines cannot have glitter on them, and NO food items are accepted unless they are sugar free.
CLICK HERE for more information on the Valentines for Veterans delivery date scheduled for Friday, February 12th at 4 p.m..
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
Many thanks to everyone who knitted and participated in Warm Hands Warm Hearts this year. Because of your efforts, we donated 102 Scarves, 26 Hats, 3 pairs of booties and several bags of clothing! A big thank you to Cheryl Mengwasser and her older club members who led our two workshops. Great job everyone!
The drop off on January 18th went well. We had nine TIA youth and three adults come out. We took a tour of the facility, and after that, separated diapers according to sizes and hung up clothing that will be given out to the clients there. I was told by the Bridgette, who runs the resource center at Citizens Caring for Children, that we accomplished in one hour what would have taken one or two people all day to finish.
Camp DaKaNi Day Camp Dates Announced
To check out this year's camp dates and prices,
CLICK HERE.
Camp Fire USA Birthday Party--Save the Date!!
Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council will celebrate Camp Fire's 100th Birthday on Saturday, March 27th. Watch for more details to come!!!
February Program Tips
With Camp Fire’s 100th Birthday fast approaching on March 17, 2010, now is the time to brush up on your Camp Fire USA history. Below are some activity suggestions for all program levels and resources to help in your planning. (Read More....)
Camp Fire USA Volunteer Opportunities
Each month in the Smoke Signal, Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council will post volunteer opportunities that are currently available. Make sure to check each new issue of the Smoke Signal to find ways that YOU can help the Council!
- Are your candy selling days behind you? Do you miss it and would like to get involved again?
CLICK HERE to see how you can help!
- Are you a retired Camp Fire leader and miss all the fun of working with a club of kids? CLICK HERE for an opportunity for you to reconnect.
Teens in Action News
A big thank you to all the hard work everyone has but in to our library project at Positive Tomorrows! The project is going really well. Our next work day will be Saturday February 27th from 12-5 p.m. at the library at Epworth United Methodist Church. Pizza will be served!! Please RSVP to Cynthia at cynthia@campfireusa-ok.org, or give London a call at (405) 478-5646. Because the pizza is being donated, please let me know if you will be attending by February 8th. Hope to see everyone there!
Council Weather Policy
The Council office and store will be closed any time the Oklahoma City Public Schools are closed due to bad weather.
Ada, Ardmore, Duncan & Perry offices are closed when their area schools are closed due to bad weather.
If weather conditions become hazardous during the day of a Council event, please call the Council office or your Region Manager to determine whether or not the event will be held as scheduled.
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 HERE 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.
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
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