Martin Luther King Day

Teens in Action concluded the Warm Hands Warm Hearts project on Monday, January 19th. Teens sorted all of the clothing donations and delivered the 85 hand knitted scarves to Citizens Caring for Children. Next year we hope to make the project even bigger. If you are interested in helping with the project or would like more information on it contact Dace at 478-5646.

Salute to Hospitalized Veterans: Valentine's Day Service Project

Learn about veterns, make a valentine, and recieive an emblem. Make a valentine or write a letter to a vet during your club meeting. All the project information is in the Heart of Oklahoma Council Leaders' Manual in the green section.

Valentines must be turned in to the Camp Fire USA office by Tuesday, February 10th, at 5pm. Remember, valentines cannot have glitter on it and NO food items are accepted unless they are sugar free since approximately 95% of the patients are diabetic.

Historic Emblems

The Heart of Oklahoma Council has pulled out their historic emblems. If you have lost an emblem or participated in a project and never received an emblem, then this is your chance to get one. Each historic emblem is $1 each. You may contact London at 478-5646 to check and see what is available or you can come by the store.

Teens in Action Retreat!

When: February, Friday 20th at 6:30pm - Saturday 21st at 4:00pm

Where: Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council main office, 3309 E. Hefner Rd., Oklahoma City

What: Teens in Action Overnight. come meet new people while learning about weather!

Possible Activities:

• Visit the National Weather Service
• Visit the 911 Call Center
• Meet a local TV station meteorologist

Who: For youth in 6th-12th grade and interested adult sponsors.

Bring: Appropriate clothing and sleeping bag/pillow, sack supper and snacks.

Cost: $10 for breakfast and lunch.

RSVP by February 9th by 5pm to Dace, Daina, or Michaelanne at 478-5646. Permission slip will be sent after reservation is received.

*We need at least 10 youth participants (but less than 30) for this event - first come, first serve! We also need adult volunteers to drive and spend the night at the Council.

Camp Fire USA Candy Sale

It's that time of year already, the candy sale is about to begin on January 16th. There is an assortment of items you can choose from. The selection includes: $5 items; Almond Caramel Clusters, Almond Roca Buttercrunch, Creamy Smooth Mint Patties, Butter Toffee Peanuts P'Nuttles, Dark Chocolate Nuggets, and Campers' Mix and $2 items; Chocolate Covered Almonds, Chocolate Bars with Almonds, and Soft Caramel Whirls.

If you don't have a sweet tooth, you can participate in the "Candy for Soldiers" project. Your purchase of candy will be sent to our troops currently serving overseas, at the end of the sale the candy is boxed up and sent to the troops. A card is attached to each donated box that gives the name of the donor unless requested otherwise.

The annual Candy Sale is the largest fundraiser Camp Fire USA has each year. We appreciate every purchase.