Mapleton’s Daisy and Brownie Girl Scout Troop 1133, along with Mapleton’s Junior Troop 1144, celebrated the start of another year of Scouting with an Investiture and Rededication Ceremony Nov. 11.
Families and friends gathered at the Mapleton United Baptist Church as 15 girls pledged to be a Girl Scout for the upcoming year. Two Daisy Girl Scouts, Jenna Mountain and Sydney Robichaud, became members for the first time. Other members of Troop 1133 are second-year Daisies: Delaney Alward, Bethany Baker, Madelyn Buzza, Alexis Getchell and Amanda Winslow. First-year Brownies are: Katelyn Amero and Rebecca Rider. Two other second-year Daisies that were unable to attend the ceremony were Paige Trask and Brooke Trask. Troop 1133 is led by Jennifer Buzza and Nancy Winslow.
Junior Girl Scouts from Mapleton’s Troop 1144 taking part in the ceremony were: Jessi Boucher, Tessa Cannon, Ande Kornachuk, Molly Shay, Brianne Savoy and Kalena Washington. Troop 1144 is led by Eva Shay and Lisa Savoy.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Junior Girl Scouts shared a presentation about the Girl Scout World Trefoil Pin. Each Scout explained a part of the pin, describing the symbols, colors, and shapes along with their meanings. As the girls shared their individual parts, they held up drawings they had each created.
All Girl Scouts remained on stage and recited the Girl Scout Promise, and then entertained the audience with the “Juliette Gordon Low Action Story.” Juliette Gordon Low was the founder of Girl Scouting and as her story was read, the girls acted out parts of the story with motions, phrases and songs.
Troop 1133 began the Investiture and Rededication Ceremony with each Daisy and Brownie reciting one part of the Girl Scout Law. As they took turns saying their part of the law, they lit a (battery-operated) candle. A brief description of each part of the law was read by the leaders.
The Daisies and Brownies were called to the front, one at a time, to greet each leader with the Girl Scout handshake and receive their individual awards earned to date. Those awards included a spring registration patch, “Be a reader” patch, Investiture (for new members) or Rededication (for returning members) patch, Girl Scout Knowledge patch (for Daisies) and Girl Scout Ways Try-It (for Brownies). The girls that participated in the fall product sales were also recognized for those awards earned. Some earned patches, bracelets, necklaces, stuffed animals, flashlights, tote bags, and T-shirts. First-time Daisy, Jenna Mountain was pinned with her official Daisy membership pin by her grandmother, Patricia Mountain, and first-time Daisy, Sydney Robichaud was pinned by her older sister and Cadette Girl Scout Bailee Robichaud. Both girls also received their Promise Center for learning the Girl Scout Promise, their first petal for their uniform, “friendly and helpful” and a Daisy beginning certificate signed by their leaders.
Eva Shay presented her Junior Troop with their awards, including their troop crests, (a red rose, voted on by the girls), investiture patches and World Trefoil Pins.
The evening concluded with all the girls from both troops singing the Girl Scout version of “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” – complete with silly, energetic hand motions! A fun way to end the ceremony!
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Kelsey Buck, Natasha Tompkins, Maralee Gardiner, Rena Carlin, Kristy Kenney, Dale Lovely, Carol Kennedy, Owen Estey, Patty Brewer, Susan Doyen, Clarissa Buck, Katherine Buck, Elizabeth McHatten Brewer and Jacob Scifers.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary this week to Winfield and Alice Sawyer on the 19th; and Billy and Carolyn Doyen and Todd and Joanna Newlands on the 24th.
Historical Society News
The Haystack Historical Society held a volunteer appreciation supper at the Museum Nov. 6. There were 40 members and guests present. A turkey supper with all the fixings was served with pies for dessert. Musical entertainment was provided by Bob and Sherry Thibodeau and Wendell Hudson. Everyone in attendance had a great time! The Society would like to extend a very special thank you to all who helped make the Haystack Historical Society a success in 2009. The museum will be open to the public again at the end of June 2010. Arrangements can be made to tour the museum. Please contact the numbers listed on the museum door to schedule a day and time.
Senior Citizen News
The Mapleton Senior Citizens met at Maple Tree Estates with 24 members attending. Cards were signed by the group for members Helen Finnemore and Gertie Oakes. Chick McPherson asked the blessing and the group enjoyed a fine lunch. The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were read and accepted. President Shirley Coty reminded the seniors that the Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9-10 a.m. for anyone interested in walking. Aerobics are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. and knitting, crocheting and crafts are held from 10-11 a.m., all at the Hall. There will be no walking during the week of Thanksgiving. Bingo was played by the group with Jackie Campbell, Gloria Legassie, Merle Wilcox, Millie Putnam, Phoebe McPherson, Laurie McPherson and Arlene Baker winning prizes. The group invites all seniors age 55 and older to join them every Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Maple Tree Estates on the Hughes Road.
MPO News
Mark your calendars! The Mapleton Parent Organization will be sponsoring its annual fall Book Fair running now through Tuesday, Nov. 24, during parent/teacher conferences. Students will be able to visit the fair during the school week to make their own purchases, as well as to create their “wish list” to take home. If grandparents choose to attend the annual Book Fair Grandparent Luncheon today, Wednesday, Nov. 18, the wish list will be helpful to start holiday shopping! Please contact the school for more details.
If you shop at Hannaford stores, please save your receipts! Hannaford collects receipts at the front of their stores for specific schools and towns. Employees tally those receipts and based on the purchases, sends checks to those schools! The deadline for Mapleton is Dec. 6. Store receipts can also be sent to school with students prior to the deadline. Thank you for your support!
The next Mapleton Parent Organization meeting is scheduled for today, Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Art Room at the school. Any parent of a Mapleton Elementary School student is encouraged to attend!
Pageants Sponsor Needed
If anyone is interested in taking over the sponsorship of the Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Mapleton pageants, please feel free to contact the Town Office at 764-3754.
Mapleton United Methodist Church Luncheon
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115, or by e-mail at jbuzza@ainop.com.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
MAPLETON’S DAISY, BROWNIE AND JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS recently held their Investiture and Rededication ceremony marking another year of Girl Scouting. Fifteen girls took part in the ceremony as they pledged to be Girl Scouts for the upcoming year. Those attending the ceremony were, front row, from left: Daisy Scouts Amanda Winslow, Alexis Getchell and Delaney Alward. Middle row: Brownie Scouts Rebecca Rider and Katelyn Amero; Daisy Scouts Jenna Mountain, Madelyn Buzza, Sydney Robichaud and Bethany Baker. Back row: Junior Girl Scouts Jessica Boucher, Brianne Savoy, Tessa Cannon, Ande Kornachuk, Molly Shay and Kalena Washington.
