Derby Stance
Here is another little something, something I wrote for the DGD Recruitment Blog. It was edited by Striking Dervish.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
1st Recruitment Night
If you ever though of joining derby and live in the Kansas City area, we have one more recruitment night on August 21st. On my previous post, there is a flyer with the time and location.
Dead Girl Derby is offering the four House Teams (Shotgun Sheilas, Royal Pains, Lovely Lethals and the Deadly Sirens), a Travel Team, a Zombie League (Black Plague and Gang Green) and a Co-ed Team.
Next season, I will be playing on my House Team -- Shotgun Sheilas and one of the Co-ed Teams!
Monday, August 19, 2013
Northland Encampment 2014 -SWAPS Contest
I am involved with a very large campout called the Northland Encampment. It is held every two years, because that is how long it takes us to plan it. We have a 1000+ people attending.
This year I am in charge of the SWAPS contest, Flag Contests and Cooking Contests, as well as Tent City.
I just wanted to post this up in case anyone else was holding a SWAP contest and needed help coming up with ideas.
What SWAPS are...
Northland Encampment
May 3-5, 2014
SWAPS Contest!
It’s changing up a bit this year and will be better than ever! You can enter both Troop and Individual SWAPS!
Troop SWAPS will be voted on by the Committee Members of Northland Encampment for the Grand Prize and a popular vote will take place to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place! So that means everyone will have a voice in determining our winning SWAPS! Each Troop needs to submit two identical SWAPS in a plastic baggie. The entry form must be in the plastic bag! Each SWAP is numbered by the SWAP Coordinator. One is placed on the Troop SWAPS banner outside. The other one will be inside Scott House for Committee Members and Volunteers to vote. Each Troop will receive in their Registration Packet, Voting Ballots for each registered Girl Scout and Adult in the Troop. The Voting Ballots will be clearly marked as “TROOP SWAPS BALLOT”. Each person will need to mark their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice using the number on the SWAP. Instructions will be on each ballot. The Ballots will need to be turned in by 2:30 pm to the Voting Box outside of Scott House. Votes will be tallied and announced during the Closing Flag Ceremony.
Each individual wishing to enter in the Individual SWAP contest will need to submit two identical SWAPS in a plastic baggie. The entry form must be in the plastic bag. Each SWAP will be numbered. One is placed on the Individual SWAPS banner outside. The other SWAP will remain in Scott House for Committee Member and Volunteers to vote on. Each Troop will receive in their Registration Packet, voting ballots for each registered Girl Scout and Adult in the Troop. The Voting Ballots will be clearly marked as “Individual SWAPS Ballot”. The categories that they will be able to vote on are: Funniest, Most Unique, Theme-Related, Girl Scout Theme (Girl Scout Law), Trash to Treasure (Recycled) and Too Much Time on Our Hands (most elaborate or fancy). The Ballots will need to be turned in by 2:30 pm to the Voting Box outside of Scott House. Votes will be tallied and winners of each category will be announced during the Closing Flag Ceremony.
This year I am in charge of the SWAPS contest, Flag Contests and Cooking Contests, as well as Tent City.
I just wanted to post this up in case anyone else was holding a SWAP contest and needed help coming up with ideas.
What SWAPS are...
Northland Encampment
May 3-5, 2014
SWAPS Contest!
It’s changing up a bit this year and will be better than ever! You can enter both Troop and Individual SWAPS!
Troop SWAPS will be voted on by the Committee Members of Northland Encampment for the Grand Prize and a popular vote will take place to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place! So that means everyone will have a voice in determining our winning SWAPS! Each Troop needs to submit two identical SWAPS in a plastic baggie. The entry form must be in the plastic bag! Each SWAP is numbered by the SWAP Coordinator. One is placed on the Troop SWAPS banner outside. The other one will be inside Scott House for Committee Members and Volunteers to vote. Each Troop will receive in their Registration Packet, Voting Ballots for each registered Girl Scout and Adult in the Troop. The Voting Ballots will be clearly marked as “TROOP SWAPS BALLOT”. Each person will need to mark their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice using the number on the SWAP. Instructions will be on each ballot. The Ballots will need to be turned in by 2:30 pm to the Voting Box outside of Scott House. Votes will be tallied and announced during the Closing Flag Ceremony.
Each individual wishing to enter in the Individual SWAP contest will need to submit two identical SWAPS in a plastic baggie. The entry form must be in the plastic bag. Each SWAP will be numbered. One is placed on the Individual SWAPS banner outside. The other SWAP will remain in Scott House for Committee Member and Volunteers to vote on. Each Troop will receive in their Registration Packet, voting ballots for each registered Girl Scout and Adult in the Troop. The Voting Ballots will be clearly marked as “Individual SWAPS Ballot”. The categories that they will be able to vote on are: Funniest, Most Unique, Theme-Related, Girl Scout Theme (Girl Scout Law), Trash to Treasure (Recycled) and Too Much Time on Our Hands (most elaborate or fancy). The Ballots will need to be turned in by 2:30 pm to the Voting Box outside of Scott House. Votes will be tallied and winners of each category will be announced during the Closing Flag Ceremony.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Susan G. Komen Kansas City
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Trims for Tatas Fundraiser
An amazing fundraiser happened today. I blogged briefly about my team captain, Pippi Strongblocking, being diagnosed with breast cancer a few short months ago. To offset the costs of her cancer treatment, there was a Trims for Tatas Event held at the Pinkie Couture Salon in Overland Park, KS. This amazing group of stylists donated their time for this event.
One group of ladies raised over $1600 to Shave their heads. Pigtails for Pippi was started by the captain of the Deadly Sirens, Striking Dervish. It grew to include Miss Mustachio (Deadly Sirens) and Wale on'em Jennings (Royal Pains), Tim Dye (Do'er Dye's Husband), Rebel Yelle (Shotgun Sheilas) and her father, Patrick.
Here are some of the fun pictures from the day! The photographer will be credited at the bottom of each pic!
One group of ladies raised over $1600 to Shave their heads. Pigtails for Pippi was started by the captain of the Deadly Sirens, Striking Dervish. It grew to include Miss Mustachio (Deadly Sirens) and Wale on'em Jennings (Royal Pains), Tim Dye (Do'er Dye's Husband), Rebel Yelle (Shotgun Sheilas) and her father, Patrick.
Here are some of the fun pictures from the day! The photographer will be credited at the bottom of each pic!
First off, we need to say a big Thank you to Anya Neezenbeg (Tessa Brant) for organizing this event! Photo by Shelly Twibell
Raia F'ing Sunshine can rock the hawk! Photo by Sam-I-Automatic of the Lovely Lethals
Miss Mustachio losing her hair! Preston did a great job! Photo by Steven Yates of KC Star Community Mingle
Raia F'ing Sunshine helping Miss Mustachio's hair hit the floor. Photo by Steven Yates of KC Star Community Mingle
Tim Dye losing his long beard by the hands of Pippi Strongblocking! Photo by Steve Yates of KC Star Community Mingle.
Anya Neezenbeg is helping Eileen Dover take care of that long hair. Photo by Steve Yates of KC Star Community Mingle.
Striking Dervish's hair goes bye bye! Photo by Steven Yates of KC Star Community Mingle
Striking Dervish, Rebel Yelle, Anya Neezenbeg, Gnarly Quinn, Gnarly Quinn's man and Rebel Yelle's Father! Picture by Sam-I-Automatic
Miss Mustachio, Striking Dervish and Wale On'em Jennings
Photo by Sam-I-Automatic
And me..my hair is cute :)
Photo by Steve Yates of KC Star Community Mingle
If you want to check out more pictures, use this link:
Endurance
Endurance while in the Recruitment process last October about killed me. It took me two times to pass. It was a little trick I learned that helped me pass the second time.
In M.A.D.E. Roller Derby to make minimum skills you have to skate 20 laps in 5 minutes.
The beginning of October 2012, I did not pass endurance. The first time I took the endurance test I was at 20 laps in 5:57. By the end of October 2012, I passed endurance with a time of 4:57!
Today, I had my team mates time me. I got 20 laps in 4:18. I am super proud of myself.
My next goal for endurance is to do 20 laps in 4 minutes or under!
So by the beginning of October 2013, I want to be at that time.
If you ever thought about joining Roller Derby and you are in the Kansas City area, Dead Girl Derby is starting the recruitment process August 19th. Check out dgdrecruitment.wordpress.com to learn more and helpful tips and tricks that we will be posting.
In M.A.D.E. Roller Derby to make minimum skills you have to skate 20 laps in 5 minutes.
The beginning of October 2012, I did not pass endurance. The first time I took the endurance test I was at 20 laps in 5:57. By the end of October 2012, I passed endurance with a time of 4:57!
Today, I had my team mates time me. I got 20 laps in 4:18. I am super proud of myself.
My next goal for endurance is to do 20 laps in 4 minutes or under!
So by the beginning of October 2013, I want to be at that time.
If you ever thought about joining Roller Derby and you are in the Kansas City area, Dead Girl Derby is starting the recruitment process August 19th. Check out dgdrecruitment.wordpress.com to learn more and helpful tips and tricks that we will be posting.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Powell Gardens - Festival of Butterflies
The Butterfly Festival at Powell Gardens (http://www.powellgardens.org/) was excellent this year. I think it was my favorite thus far and we have been going for a while.
Powell Gardens also has wonderful LEGO exhibits throughout the Gardens. You wouldn't believe how many LEGOS it took to make some of them.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Highlights of the Week!
1. Last Day Camp payment was made! YAY for an extra $140 a week!
2. 1 more loan payment, 10 more student loan payments and 22 car payments left. The extra money is in my sight!
3. My credit score went up!
4. Awesome Black/Green Derby Scrimmage
5. Friday night BBQ with friends!
6. The “Poop on a Stick” Lecture
7. Mary Kay Makeover by my derby sister, Zombina.
3. My credit score went up!
4. Awesome Black/Green Derby Scrimmage
5. Friday night BBQ with friends!
6. The “Poop on a Stick” Lecture
7. Mary Kay Makeover by my derby sister, Zombina.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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