ADVENTURE PRINCESSES RUNNING WATERS JANUARY 2012

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1 JANUARY 2012 ADVENTURE PRINCESSES RUNNING WATERS Upcoming events: Induction Ceremony (1/8), Sled-Fest1 (1/16), Mardi-Gras (2/4), Winter Camp (2/17-2/19)

Yetta Hey Princess Dads and Daughters, Trail Boss Letter: Well, it s January and it s time for my first letter. First off, my daughter Ashley and I want to welcome our New Sky Members.

2 Yetta Hey Princess Dads and Daughters, Trail Boss Letter: Well, it s January and it s time for my first letter. First off, my daughter Ashley and I want to welcome our New Sky Members. The Chepi, The Night Owls, The Shooting Stars, The Sky Fliers, and The Cloud Walkers. By now, you re well on your way with your vests and logos, as well as getting to know each other. The last few months have been crazy for you, I know. But just relax; now it s fun time. We would also like to welcome back everyone from the Fire, Sun and Forest territories. We have plenty of stuff planned this year for everybody to enjoy, so make sure you check this year s calendar and clear the dates for the things you want to go to. Good luck to the outgoing Sky Territory. The last 4 years sure flew by, didn t it? I got to know a lot of you in the past year and I can honestly say, I ll miss you. You guys made the New Fire feel welcome last year and really showed us what fun could be had with a little competition. Thank you for the contributions you have all made to the organization, each in your own way. I would like to also personally thank all of the 2011 Officers. You guys did a great job this past year. Ashley couldn t wait to tell mom how much fun she had at every event this year. That s the best way to judge. The laughing and smiling faces. Thank You. We have an outstanding 2012 Officer Corps. I m looking forward to working with you guys as we try to make each year better than the last. Welcome and thank you to the new officers as well. January usually sees us at the Induction Ceremony, sled fest and bowling. Unfortunately, bowling has been postponed so January will be a nice relaxing month. Well, that s if you consider sled riding with your daughters all night relaxing. I know I do. Ashley is already praying for lots of snow so we can go sledding. Since we don t have a very busy January, I think we should use the time to sell Mardi Gras raffle tickets! This is our only means of funding and the more money we raise, the less each event costs the membership. Then after selling all those raffle tickets, why don t you come to our Mardi Gras party in February? It s a good party and fun for all. Officers have tickets. If you do come to Mardi Gras, you ll need a sitter, It s ADULTS ONLY!!! Thanks again, and welcome to everyone!! Mark and Ashley Ruda 2012 Trail Boss Friends Always!

3 2012 Adventure Princess Event Staff Sign-up OUTPOST EVENT SIGN-UPS Updated:12/27/2011 Dates Event OIC 1 OIC 2 Outpost 1 Outpost 2 Outpost 3 Outpost 4 1/8 Induction Ceremony Greg Noeth Mark Ruda x x x x 1/13 SledFest 1 Greg Noeth N/A x x x x 1/20 SledFest (rainout date) Greg Noeth N/A x x x x 2/17 Winter Camp- Camp Y-Noah Mark Ruda Greg Noeth x x x x 3/11 Father-Daughter Dance Mike Frank Norwalk Pollatta Mom's x x x 3/25 Bowling Doug Payne N/A Tigerlillies X x x 4/1 Easter Egg Hunt Elbows Chippequois Redhawks 4/22 Car Race Chris Bentley Mike G Rising Dragons Fireflies 5/20 Fishing Derby(Camp Y- Noah) 5/28 Memorial Day Parade Dave Blaha N/A Powhatans x Rob Thrasher N/A x x x x 6/1 Spring Camp - Crooked River Mark Ruda Greg Noeth x x x 6/1 Spring Camp -Camp Fitch Mark Ruda Greg Noeth x x x x 6/16 Father's Day Rob Thrasher N/A x x x x 7/04 July 4th Parade N/A x x x x 7/22 Boat Race Phil Thorman Chippequois Redhawks Night Owls 7/8 Putt-Putt John Gaughan N/A x x x x 8/18 Breakfast in the Park Mike Rising Cloud Walkers Tigerlillies Geregach Dragons Powhatans 8/10 Mid-summer Fluff Raid Roger Bundy N/A x x x x 8/19 North Royalton Parade Frank Pollatta N/A x x x x 9/30 Car Rally Mike Smith 10/12 Fall Camp 1 Mark Ruda Pat Perhacs x x x x Camp 1 - Ghost March August Tischer Elbows x x x x 10/19 Fall Camp 2 Mark Ruda Pat Perhacs x x x x Camp 2 - Ghost March August Tischer x x x x 11/11 Family Skate Mike Smith x x x x 11/17 Overnighter Mark Nelson John Buckeye Gaughan Bunnies 11/25 Christmas Parade N/A x x x x 12/9 Christmas Party Doug Payne 12/16 Festival Of Fluffs Roger Bundy N/A x x x x

Ridgewood YMCA Adventure Princesses 2012 Events (DD) = Dad & Daughter (F) = Family (AP/AG) = Adventure Programs Event (MD) = Mom & Dad Only Event The dates shown below are tentative.

4 Ridgewood YMCA Adventure Princesses 2012 Events (DD) = Dad & Daughter (F) = Family (AP/AG) = Adventure Programs Event (MD) = Mom & Dad Only Event The dates shown below are tentative. Always check the latest issue of the Running Waters or for updated information. January 2012 February 2012 March : Frontier Meeting (D) 08: Induction Ceremony (F) 13: Sled-fest I (DD) 20: Sled-fest II (DD) 26: Officer Meeting (D) 02: Frontier Meeting (D) 04: Mardi Gras (MD) (Annual Fundraiser) 17-19: Winter Camp (DD) 23: Officer Meeting (D) 01: Frontier Meeting (D) 11: Father/Daughter Dinner (DD) 22: Officer Meeting (D) 25: Bowling (DD) April 2012 May 2012 June : Easter Egg Hunt/Party (F) 05: Frontier Meeting (D) 22: Car Race & Fair (F) 26: Officer Meeting (D) 03: Frontier Meeting (D)21 20: Fishing Derby (D) 24: Officer Meeting 28: Memorial Day Parade (DD) 1-3: Spring Camp (DD) 07: Frontier Meeting (D) 16: Father s Day (drive-in) (F) 28: Officer Meeting (D) July 2012 August 2012 September : 4 th July Parade (DD) 05: Frontier Meeting (D) 08: Putt-Putt (DD) 22: Boat Race & Picnic (F) 26: Officer Meeting (D) 02: Frontier Meeting (D) 10: Mid-Summer Fluff Raid (DD) 18: Breakfast in the Park (DD) 19: Royalton Home Days Parade (DD) 23: Officer Meeting (D) 06: Frontier Meeting (D) 09: Recruiting Rally (AP/AG) 16: Recruiting Rally (AP/AG) 27: Officer Meeting (D) 30: Car Rally (F) October 2012 November 2012 December Frontier Meeting (D) Fall Camp 1 (D/D) Camp 1 - Ghost March (D/D) Fall Camp 2 (D/D) Camp 2 - Ghost March 25 Office Meeting (D) 1 Frontier Meeting (D/D) 9-10 Kalahari (F) 11 Family Skate (F) 17 Overnighter (D/D) TBA Officer Meeting (D/D) 25 Christmas Parade (F) 6 Frontier Meeting (D/D) 9 Christmas Party (F) 16 Festival Of Fluffs (D/D) 27 Officer Meeting (D/D)

Tomahawks: Yetta Hey To All!! Thanks to everyone who made the Christmas party possible. It was a good time as usual. The Tomahawks turned out for the fluff raid And totally dominated the fluff song!

Friends always - The Tomahawks Rising Dragons: T'was the month of December and all through the post, dragon princesses prepared expecting the most.

5 Tomahawks: Yetta Hey To All!! Thanks to everyone who made the Christmas party possible. It was a good time as usual. The Tomahawks turned out for the fluff raid And totally dominated the fluff song! Merry Christmas to all and have a safe new year s. We look forward to seeing everyone at the induction ceremony. Friends always - The Tomahawks Rising Dragons: T'was the month of December and all through the post, dragon princesses prepared expecting the most. Bacon replaced by tacos, pizza and cookies so hardy, Rising Dragons partook in the frontier Christmas party. There was Santa, pinatas and a clown called Pepper Jack, his whimsical balloon menagerie, we'll surely go back. But the end was fast approaching the afternoon winding down, all fathers were tired and whipped waiting for that silly clown. Now the month's end draws near, fathers fast-selling their tix, winning the lodge for our outpost, winter blues it will fix. I will drop off our money at the officer's meeting, no need to come early, there is always seating. One final outpost meeting remains for the year, we'll meet at the Cicero's to share holiday cheer. Planning for next year, bowling, winter camp & sledfest, now in our second year, you will witness Dragon best. I am sure you are asking, will this poem ever end? It does in two lines, a good wish we will send. The first year behind us was such a delight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" Wildfires : Girls had a great time knocking around the Pinata s at the Xmas party. The spicy tacos and cold ice slushies went over well. The adventure continued with the Fluffing raid. The small, but mighty band of Wildfires conquered the challenges. Wildfires wishing everyone a Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays. Fireflies: The girls had a great the Christmas Party and fluff Raid. We look forward to our second year in the organization and welcome the new Sky members. Thanks to all the outgoing officers for all their hard work and leadership to help our organization be the best it can be. We appreciate your dedication. We are looking forward to the induction Ceremony, Sled-fest and Mardi-Gras. As well as our Second Winter Camp! Friends Always! The Might Fireflies Rule! Dave, Natalie & Noelle Blaha Fire Territory Scouts

6 SKY TERRITORY On behalf of the entire Sky territory, we would like to wish everyone a wonderful new year and say welcome to the new sky members! Thank you, John, Mary and Meghan Gaughan, Sky Territory Scout

7 Forest Territory Scout: Yetta Hey, Happy New Year All, This is our last year as let us make this one a that we can remember for the rest of our lives. Let s participate as much as possible to each event. Campout is in Feb make sure you turn your money in and gather your outpost to plan for this. Mardi Gras is approaching and sell those raffle tickets and tell your friends, family about this event because this is our fundraiser of the year. Dinner Tickets can be sold by any officers. January we have Sledding. February we have Mardi Gras and the Campout. So I will be looking for all of you to participate and have a fun full year. Forest Territory Scout Rick and Mia Buzinski AKA (ELBOWS) Buckeye Bunnies Report: The Bunnies had a blast with the overnighter. The Bunnies are looking forward to another year of fun. Bunnies are preparing for the next campout. Tigerlillies report Fall has come and gone and the Tigerlillies have been busy. Fall Camp was exciting. Seeing the entire past trail bosses was great, especially in their past costumes. We all stayed late at the Overnighter and had a great time. There are some great events coming up (Festival of Fluffs, Christmas party, the Induction Ceremony and Winter Camp). We look forward to seeing everyone there. Stay warm and happy holidays! Squirrels had no report Chippoquois had no report Forest Scout Rick AKA (ELBOWS) and MIA

SUN TERRITORY REPORT: The Mighty RedHawks had a BLAST at the Mexican Christmas Party. We worked the kitchen serving the feast. The Princesses did crafts, played games, & sang Christmas carols.

8 SUN TERRITORY REPORT: The Mighty RedHawks had a BLAST at the Mexican Christmas Party. We worked the kitchen serving the feast. The Princesses did crafts, played games, & sang Christmas carols. The Winter Fluff Raid was fun too. We are looking forward to the sled fest. Friends Always. The Chey-Fli Express enjoyed the Mexican Christmas party and the crafts and games. The Fluff raid was fun as well. Next up is the induction ceremony with sled fest to follow. Friends always. The Sun Angels had a great time at the Christmas Party and all the good Mexican food. Fluff raid was a blast. Hoping for snow for the upcoming sled fest. Good luck to the upcoming Officers at the upcoming Induction ceremony. The Mighty Powhatan Thanks to all the helpers/officers putting together another awesome Christmas Party. The Fluff Raid was fun and very participation friendly for the girls and dads. Looking forward to the sled fest. We are excited about the incoming new officers and Induction ceremony. Thanks, Scott and Madee Smith Friends Always

9 The Big Creek Frontier would like to welcome the New Sky Territory and say goodbye to the Outgoing Sky Territory Wear your Princess vests and headdresses Sunday, January 8 th 2012 Starts promptly at 1 pm. Where: Valley Forge High School Auditorium New Sky Territory members: PATIENCE and one marked Bring 2 sticks, one marked OBEDIENCE. Bring Mom and Dad, bring Grandma and Grandpa! Fire, Sun, and Forest will 4 th year patches. New Sky will receive their patches receive their 2 nd, 3 rd, and headbands and YMCA 2012 Officers will be inducted too! Come see the slide show and some Great performances!!!!! Please bring some goodies to share

Mike Arraj and Family Benefit January 15, 2012 Time 1PM -5PM St.

parmesan dinner with spaghetti, salad, rolls, beverages and

11 Mike Arraj and Family Benefit January 15, 2012 Time 1PM -5PM St. Elias Church Hall 8023 Memphis Ave Cleveland, Ohio Chicken parmesan dinner with spaghetti, salad, rolls, beverages and Desserts Dine In and Carry out available Donation adults $20.00 Children 12 and younger $10.00 Basket Raffles Live Auction at 3:00 ** Bring the whole family and show your support for Mike's treatment and recovery **

Come join other Penguin Princesses and Emperor Penguin Dads February 17-19 at Camp Y-Noah for a weekend of winter fun.

!!!!!!!!) Camp registration dead line is February Frontier meeting Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 7:45 Busch Funeral Home New Sky Dads, make sure you have your torches Camping Fees: $118 Dad & Daughter Extra

16 Come join other Penguin Princesses and Emperor Penguin Dads February at Camp Y-Noah for a weekend of winter fun. Activities include crafts, horse riding, archery, bb gun range, and council fire and (weather permitting. SLED RIDING!!!!!!!!!) Camp registration dead line is February Frontier meeting Thursday, Feb 2, :45 Busch Funeral Home New Sky Dads, make sure you have your torches Camping Fees: $118 Dad & Daughter Extra Princess Daughter $40 Lodge Fee : $10 per person - $20 max Pony Rides $5 Trail Rides $15 OIC : Mark Ruda trailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org Dad s Name Territory Daughter s Name Outpost Xtra Daughter s Name Outpost Make Checks Payable to : The Adventure Princesses Checks can also be sent to Mark Ruda at 2820 Somia Dr. Parma OH If sending in mail, please send them no later than January 20 th, 2012

17 Who, What, Where???,,,,,,,,,,, T-Shirt Transfer Contest for Winter Campout!! When: January Frontier Meeting (Officers will be judging after the meeting) Date: January 5 th, 2012 Who: All Adventure Princesses Girls (Except last camp s winner.) Please bring your artwork to the meeting or send to: Mike Norwalk Asst. Running Waters Editor Old Mill Rd Spencer, Ohio or asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org

18 This year we will be raffling off the lodge at Camp Y-Noah at the January Frontier Meeting on Thursday Jan 5th at Busch Funeral Home To earn an entry, all your outpost has to do is sell Mardi Gras raffle tickets of program ads. The rules are simple: 1. If your outpost is in the Forest, Sun or Fire Territories, you will get 1 entry per $100 worth of tickets and/or ads you turn in by Dec 31 st. 2. If your outpost is in the New Sky, you will get 1 entry per $75 worth of tickets and/or ads you turn in by Dec 31 st. 3. The more you turn in, the more entries you get. See Simple 4. Now, why do you want to win it? That s easy. It s sweet. Plus it has bathrooms inside and a fireplace. Need I say more? This drawing will also help determine horseback riding sign ups and other lodges if your outpost wins them. So sell your tickets and ads fast, turn them into your scout and hope you re the winning outpost come January

19 Father Daughter Dinner St. Michael s Woodside Banquet Hall 5025 East Mill Road Broadview Heights (by I-77 & Wallings) $40 per couple -- $20 for additional daughter Dinner Sun / Forest / Sky / Fire When: Sunday, March 11 th, 2012 Time: 1-5 PM Registration deadline Girls wear dresses. Dads wear coat and tie. Dinner with Prime Rib for the dads, Chicken for the Princesses, flower corsages for the girls, picture of the couple, bingo, prizes for girls, door prizes and dancing. The cost is $40 per couple, additional daughters are $20 each. Formal 5 x 7 photographs will be taken for $5. Registration must be received by the due dates. No refunds after the due dates. OIC: Mike Norwalk Dad: Daughter: Territory: Outpost: $ Enclosed: Phone: Make checks payable to: Ridgewood Adventure Princesses

20 Bowling I Sky and Fire Registration: 11:30 A.M. Off Lanes 2:30 PM SHARP! Sunday March 25 th Bowling II Sun and Forest Registration: 2:30 PM Off Lanes 5:30 PM SHARP! Yorktown Lanes 6218 Pearl Road (440) Includes: Bowling, Shoe Rental, DJ, Pizza, Hot Dog, Chips and Pop Tour of the Pinsetters and Prizes! LAST DAY to REGISTER for lowest price: March 16 th 2012-No registrations after March 23 rd Bumpers YES NO No Trophies awarded for Bumpers Princess Name: Number Attending X $6.50 = Outpost: Territory: Circle Bowling # 1 or # 2 After March 16 th March 23 rd Number Attending X $10.00 = Bumpers YES NO No Trophies awarded for Bumpers Princess Name: Outpost: Territory: Circle Bowling # 1 or # 2 Send Cash or Check payable to: Ridgewood YMCA Adventure Princesses Doug Payne 9749 Silverleaf Dr. North Royalton, Ohio Dad's Name: Phone: OIC: Doug Payne (440) Dads who have daughters bowling in the 1 st and 2 nd half must pay twice. If all daughters are bowling in one half then dad pays once.

22 See all the photos taken throughout the year at our Shutterfly account. The latest additions are from the North Royalton Christmas Parade. The password is adventure Follow the link below.

23 Winter Fluff Raid

24 Christmas Party

25 January 2012 The Running Waters is available at the Adventure Princesses website: Click on Member Login and then select Running Waters

26 PRINCESS INTERVIEW PATCH HEY! PRINCESSES We would like to know more about each Princess and her dad. Please take a few moments to fill out the Interview Form below. Each Princess that sends in an interview will receive a special patch. Each month in the Running Waters, several interviews will appear, so make sure you check each issue for your Personal Interview. You can mail this form to me at the address below or better yet drop it off at the house and receive a fluff too! Looking forward to hearing from you! **PLEASE INCLUDE PICTURE OF DAD & DAUGHTER** Your Name: Dad s Name: Your Princess Name: Territory: Outpost: School: Grade: Your Age: What do you like about school: Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book: Favorite Song: Favorite Food: Favorite Desert: What activities are you involved in (other then Adventure Princesses): Favorite Princess Event: Favorite Princess Craft: Best Thing you ever did as an Outpost: What new event would you like to see be part of the Princesses: Funniest thing your dad ever did: Length of your trail of fluffs: Number of patches on your vest: Number of beads on your Necklace: REMEMBER TO INCLUDE A PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR DAD. SEND INTERVIEW TO Paul Pawlowski 8223 Fernhill Dr., Parma, OH or send it digitally to asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org

27 FLUFF RAIDER S LOG: 2012 There will be a patch given to Princesses that Fluff Raid the officers at their homes. The first part of this 2-part patch will be awarded to any Princess who "raids" 14 officers at their home. The second part is for Princesses who "raid" 5 officers after midnight. Use this Fluff Raiders Log to collect signatures from the officers. When you get the 14 regular raids and/or 5 midnight raids, then "Raid" the Awards Maker for the patch(es). OFFICER: NAME: FLUFF COLOR: REGULAR RAID: MIDNIGHT RAID: 1. Trail Boss Mark Ruda Multi 2. Asst. Trail Boss Pat Perhacs Multi 3. Elder Greg Noeth White 4. Fire Maker Chris Bentley Black 5. Treasurer Keeper Michael Geregach Gold 6. Tally Keeper Doug Payne Orange 7. Awards Maker Michael Smith Lime Green 8. Running Waters Michael Norwalk Fuchsia Editor 9. Asst. RW Editor Paul Pawlowski Rust 10. Legend Maker Robert Thrasher Lt. Pink 11. Asst. Legend August Tischer Aqua Maker 12. Membership Phil Thorman Teal Tracker 13. Asst. Membership Frank Pallotta Brown Tracker 14. Outfitter Mark Nelson Purple 15. Storyteller Roger Bundy Dark Pink 16. Sky Territory Scout 17. Forest Territory Scout 18. Sun Territory Scout 19. Fire Territory Scout John Gaughan Rick Buzinski Scott Smith Dave Blaha Royal Blue Green Yellow Red

28 ELDER GregNoeth

29 Doug Buczak Phone (440)

30 J a n u a r y 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Frontier Meeting: Busch Funeral Home 8 Induction Ceremony@ Vally Forge 6 Y Open Swim 8-9: Sled Tiedeman Metropark 7 14 Y Open Alternate Sled Tiedeman Metropark Officers' Meeting: at Busch Funeral Home Y Open Swim 8-9:30 27 Y Open Swim 8-9:

31 YMCA of Greater Cleveland Ridgewood YMCA 6840 Ridge Rd. Parma, OH Adventure Princesses The Big Creek Frontier 2012 Frontier Name Daughter Phone Address and Officers Trail Boss Mark Ruda Ashley Somia Drive, Parma, OH Assistant Trail Boss Pat Perhacs Katie Tilby Road, North Royalton, OH Elder Greg Noeth Greta / Marlena Hilland Dr,Cleveland Ohio elder@thebigcreekfrontier.org Fire Maker Chris Bentley Lauren Stanbury Road, Parma, OH, firemaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Treasure Keeper Tally Keeper Michael Geregach Doug Patches Payne Madison Valley Lane Dr. North Royalton, OH treasurerkeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Cassidy Silverleaf Dr, North Royalton,OH tallykeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Awards Maker Michael Smith Alexis Ackley Rd., Parma, OH awardsmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org RW Editor Mike Norwalk Kaylee / Lindsay Old Mill Rd, Spencer, OH rweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. RW Editor Paul Pawlowski Sophie Fernhill Dr., Parma, OH asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org Legend Maker Robert Thrasher Shannon Westborough Rd, Parma, OH legendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. Legend Maker Membership Tracker August Tischer Blythe Lakeview Dr, Parma, OH asstlegendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Phil Thorman Tori Goodman Dr, North Royalton, OH membershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. Membership Tracker Frank Pallotta Clarissa Westminster Ave., Parma, OH asstmembershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Outfitter Mark Nelson Olivia / Alaina Craigleigh Dr.,Parma, OH outfitter@thebigcreekfrontier.org Storyteller Roger Bundy Grace South Hills Dr., Cleveland, OH storyteller@thebigcreekfrontier.org Sky Territory Scout Sun Territory Scout John Gaughan Mary / Meghan Lanyard Dr., Parma, OH skyscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Scott Smith Madison Jacqueline Dr., Parma, OH sunscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Forest Territory Scout Rick Elbows Buzinski Amelia Greenleaf Ave,Parma Hts, OH forestscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Fire Territory Scout Dave Blaha Natalie / Noelle Jeanne Dr., Parma, OH firescout@thebigcreekfrontier.org

ADVENTURE PRINCESSES RUNNING WATERS MAY 2012

MAY 2012 ADVENTURE PRINCESSES RUNNING WATERS Upcoming events: Indians Scout Night (5/18), Bowling(5/20), Memorial Day Parade (5/28), Spring Camp (6-1 thru 6-3) Yetta Hey Princess Dads and Daughters, Trail