Social Connectivity of Special Interest Group

1. Girlfriends Friendship Group By Shari & Paige Brune

2. How we started 2003 / 2004 – 2-3 A group of Mom’s on a mission A group of Girl’s Friends & schools E – mail The group has grown to over 23 Mom’s & Girls

3. How we organize Girlfriends group yearly calendar 1 activity a month Fun – age appropriate activities

4. Group ideas Swim party Cookout / sleepover Painted pots Bizzy beads Hayride Yoga

5. More idea’s Graber’s hair design and nails Handbell’s Holiday dinner party – Oishi P.J. party Bowling

6. Idea ‘s con’t Father / daughter dance Friendship dance Hip hop dance class Game night – right left center and bingo

7. How it works Mom’s get together – plan / discuss E – mail list Monthly reminders Someone is in charge – “ organizer”

8. Why this is great Gets girl’s together Gets Mom’s together Girls have input Support / resources Friends for life – “priceless”

9. Get started Connect with others- boys or girls around the same age: playgroups/schools Set-up a day/time to meet-bring calendars Brain Storm – Monthly events Stay with it – Hang in there Don’t be too serious Make connections – churches, youth groups, volunteer groups Invite others Use your resources