Eltham Girl Guides

Thank you to the families who attended our recent AGM. Our leaders gave a heart warming account of all the wonderful things that have been going on this year at Eltham Guides. We look forward to welcoming our new members to the committee. For now a few words of thanks and gratitude from our President to our outgoing support group members.

We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday for our AGM. Please let your leader know if you’re joining us.

💙 SAVE THE DATE 💙
Eltham Guides invites all our families to attend the AGM to be held on Thursday 20th June at the Guide Hall. 6.30pm prompt start with the meeting finishing at 7.00pm.
This will be an opportunity for families to hear about the role of the Support Group and nominate for one of the many positions available.
More details to follow however if you want to know more about any of the wonderful volunteering opportunities please don’t hesitate to contact us via Messenger.

Calling all families. Please put Thursday the 20th June in your diaries to attend the Eltham Guides AGM. 6.30-7.00 pm. More details to follow. Hope to see you all there.

As part of our 2024 Service Project we are one again collecting new and pre-loved winter clothing in good condition for the wonderful local charity Big Group Hug. Their Winter Warmer donations drive is seeking to keep kids warm, cozy and comfy over the colder months. If you have any items you would like to donate please bring it down to the guide hall in the next few weeks. Examples of sought after donations include: Long sleeve shirts/ tops/ jumpers, long pants, coats/ jackets, scarves/ beanies, winter PJs.
Details have been sent home with your gumnut/brownie/guide/ranger guide but if you have any questions or missed out on the flyer please DM or contact your leader.
Thanking you in advance for your support and generosity.

Good luck to our guides and leaders attending the North West Region Camp this weekend. We hope they mange to stay warm sleeping out in a weekend full of adventure, fun and friendship.

Our jar is filling up nicely, head on down to Grill’d and help us raise much needed funds for the Eltham Guides.

Don’t fancy cooking? Had a busy day and kids starving? Head on down to Grill’d Eltham and support Eltham Girl Guides with our fundraising bottle caps collection. Spread the word with family and friends, every little helps!!

Get involved, make your heart and inspire inclusion! See detail’s below or the link sent by e-mail.

📸 Strike a Pose for International Women's Day! 📸

IWD is just around the corner, and this year, we're inviting our members (Youth and Adult) and supporters to join us in celebrating the day, by participating in a special Girl Guides Victoria IWD project.

Participation is simple:

1. Make a heart shape with your hands - this is the official IWD pose.
2. Snap a selfie while striking the pose (like our Guide below!)🤳🏼
2. Submit your selfie via this form: https://bit.ly/iwd24selfie

Your contribution will help capture the essence of our Guiding community in all its vibrant and inspiring glory! Don't miss out on celebrating the impact that our wonderful community of women have had on girls and young women state, nation and worldwide - submit your selfie today!

🛎️ SUBMISSIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, 7 MARCH.

💙 Looking for IWD badges? Our IWD 2024 badges will be available for preorder via the Guide Shop in the coming days.

Here at Eltham Girl Guides we have had a wonderful start to the term with lots of great activities including Shrove Tuesday pancake making then last week looking at ways to show kindness in everyday life.
Many of our guides also attended the World Thinking Day celebrations enjoying a day Craigieburn aqua park.
Last weekend we had guides attend the OarSome days on the water at Sandringham participating in canoeing, paddle boarding, sailing and dolphin education. It was a fantastic day.
February has been full of adventure, learning, and so much fun!
If you are interested in these and many more exciting opportunities and adventures please send us a message to arrange your free trail sessions for girls age 5+.

2 absolutely fabulous fun water activity days coming up. If you’d love to experience these great water activities see below for details and registration.

Get ready for an OarSome Day on the water (and off!) with Girl Guides Victoria! 🌊

The second of our two February Water Days, OarSome Day promises a day of fun water activities for Guides aged 10+, including...

🌞 Canoeing
🌞 Sailing
🌞 Stand-up paddleboarding.

Guides will also enjoy a hands-on workshop with the Dolphin Research Institute, where they'll explore Dolphin & Whale artefacts. PLUS, every activity they do during OarSome Day will contribute to their individual badgework!

📅 Sunday 25 February
📍 Guide & Scout Water Activities Centre, Sandringham

February Water Day places are strictly limited. Secure yours today to avoid disappointment: https://bit.ly/febwaterdays

Is your Guide under 10? Not to worry, we have a few spots remaining for the first of our Water Days, Dolphin Day, held Saturday 24 February! 🐬 Click the link above to learn more and register.

Eltham Girl Guides is ready to start a new year of adventure, fun and friendship. Sessions commence
the week beginning the 5th February and we are excited to welcome back our girls and also look forward to any new enquiries. To arrange your free trial sessions, please DM for more details.

The countdown to an exciting new Guiding year starts today! 🤗

Ready, Set, Guide your girls into a world of weekly adventures, meaningful friendships, and unforgettable experiences with Girl Guides Victoria.

Find a Unit near you and get started: https://bit.ly/joinggv

To all of our guiding families and leaders. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the holiday season.
May your celebrations be filled with love and laughter as you look ahead to an exciting New Year.

Season's Greetings from Girl Guides Victoria!

We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday season with family and friends, and wish everyone celebrating a very Merry Christmas.

We can't wait to welcome you back for another great year of Guiding fun, friendship and adventure in the new year!

Looking for some school holiday activities? Girl Guides Victoria have 3 seperate programs available for bookings. Please see details below.

Summer School Holiday Program for Girls Our September School Holiday Program is the fun, nature-focused way to keep your girls occupied during the spring school holidays. Sign up for indoor and outdoor fun, including an Adventure excursion, in Mitcham. 18-22 September. Limited places.

Thank you to those families that joined us this evening for our end of year celebration, the weather was perfect and the girls all had fun doing their Christmas craft, and everyone got a lovely little gift pack.
A special thank you to all our wonderful guide leaders who give up so much of their free time throughout the year to make guides special.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2024. There are lots of amazing activities being planned for next year already.

Don’t forget our Nillumbik District End of Year Celebration is on this Tuesday. All Gumnuts, Brownies, Guides, Ranger Guides & Olaves and their families are invited. All girls should have received their invitation with details of times/ location/ what to bring etc. we look forward to seeing you all there!!

We are proud and humbled by the support shown by our Eltham and Plenty Guides and Brownies and their families.
We thank all those who generously donated to our service project collecting for Backpacks 4 Vic kids. If you missed your chance to drop off the wish list items, you can still make a donation to this wonderful charity directly on their website https://www.backpacks4vickids.org.au/donate/
Or Gold 104.3 has a Christmas campaign where you can donate to on
https://www.mycause.com.au/page/327885/gifts-for-kids

☃️🎅🏼We wish all of our guiding families a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for 2024. 🎄🎅🏼

Term 4 - service project seeking donations for Backpacks 4 Vic kids.
All girls will have received info on what donations are requested. If you haven’t received the handout or have any questions, please message and/ or contact your guide leader.
Remember all donations must be received by Friday 17th November.
Click in the link below to find out more about this organisation that provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable children.

https://www.backpacks4vickids.org.au

Two of our own Eltham Girls at the recent Snoozefest at Gumbaya World. An evening of rides, animal encounters, fun, friendship and sleeping under the stars (literally!). Well done Eleanor and Josie for embracing your adventurous side! To find out more about all the amazing opportunities Girl Guides offer and to join a group please message us for more details. Free trial classes are available.

Come join the adventure of Eltham Girl Guides. DM for more info.

Join Girl Guides today! Girl Guides is for girls and women of all ages. Start your Guiding journey today.

Thanks to all our volunteers out cooking delicious sausages for our annual fundraiser. Pop on down and grab a sausage and a drink to enjoy on this glorious sunny day!

There’s still a few spots on our volunteer roster. Let us know if you can help. 27th August @ Bunnings Eltham. Comment below or DM us your availability or to find out more info.

Calling all volunteers to help on our Bunnings BBQ fundraiser day on 27th August.
Sign up below and show your support.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094EA4AD29A1FF2-bunnings
Alternatively there’s a roster in the hall if you prefer good old pen and paper!

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Everyone loves a Bunnings sausage, so save the date - Sunday 27th August 2023.
Volunteers needed for Eltham Guides Support Group major fundraising event. We would love if all families could help support us on the day.
We will soon be circulating our volunteer roster, please consider donating your time and helping on the day.
90 minute slots available for your convenience!

A BIG thank you to everyone who came along today to our A.G.M. and working bee. We now have a beautifully organised and clean Guide Hall for the start of Term 3.
Also we are proud to welcome our new volunteers to our parent support group who will work alongside our existing members. If you couldn’t make it today but wish to volunteer please DM and we will be in touch with more details.
Enjoy your term break and we look forward to welcoming our girl guides back the week of the 10th July.

Don’t forget our AGM and working bee is on this Sunday. Register your attendance below or contact your guide leader. Lots to do on the day and many hands make light work, so come along and help out.

Calling all Eltham Girl Guides families to get involved in our Annual Working Bee and AGM.
Come along and support the Guide Leaders and Parent volunteer group.
Roster available at the Guide Hall or contact your girls leader for more info.
Please nominate either the morning or afternoon session with the AGM being held at the cross- over time with lunch provided to thank you for all your hard work and support.
We hope to see you all there in the day.

Come visit us at Bunnings Eltham today where you can craft some beautiful gifts for mum and learn more about joining.

This looks like great fun, who’s in??

Victorian Girl Guides aged 5-10 are invited to join us for Snoozerella Discovery 2023, our annual mega sleepover for our younger Guides!

⭐Bendigo Discovery Centre
💫Victorian Guides aged 5-10
🌙Friday 19 May OR Saturday 20 May
🪐A night of STEM activities and FUN!

Registrations close 14 May or when full - hurry, places are limited and filling fast!

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/Snoozerella2023