Transcript Council Essentials - Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

Council Essentials
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Benefits of Council Essentials
After completing this orientation participants will
understand:
•Their volunteer roles and options
•Girl Scout structure and support
•That they are role models for girls
•Tools and resources for their position
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The Girl Scout Leadership
Experience Model
FOCUS OF
GIRL SCOUT
ACTIVITIES
Discover
Connect
Take Action
GIRL SCOUT
PROCESSES
• Girl Led
• Learning by
Doing
• Cooperative
Learning
15 SHORT-TERM
& INTERMEDIATE
OUTCOMES
Girls gain specific
knowledge, skills,
attitudes,
behaviors,
and values in
Girl Scouting.
LONG TERM
OUTCOME
Girls lead with
courage,
confidence,
and character
to make the
world
a better place.
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The 15 Outcomes of the GSLE
Discove
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• Girls develop a
strong sense of self
• Girls develop
positive values
• Girls gain practical
life skills
• Girls seek challenges
in the world
• Girls develop
critical thinking
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Connect
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• Girls develop healthy
relationships
• Girls promote
cooperation and team
building
• Girls can resolve
conflicts
• Girls advance
diversity in a
multicultural world
• Girls feel connected
to their communities,
locally and globally
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Take
Action
=
Girls can identify
community needs
Girls are resourceful
problem solvers
Girls advocate for
themselves and others,
locally and globally
Girls educate and
inspire others to act
Girls feel empowered to
make a difference in
the world
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WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION: Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the
world a better place.
KEY PRIORITITES:
Membership- Be the organization of choice for girls, parents, guardians, and volunteers
Program- Deliver outcomes-driven programs that support and build membership and
resources
Funding- Diversify and increase revenue streams for long-term sustainability
Culture- Build and sustain a culture that is girl-centered, adaptive, nimble, fun, and rewards
taking risks in order to win for girls
Brand- Communicate who we are and what we do today to build value and public trust, and to
position ourselves as the premier leadership organization for girls
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Options for Girls
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Troops by grade level
Events or activities
Day, troop or resident camp
Series (short term programs)
Local, national, and
international trips
• Web based connection
• Individualized Girl Experience
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Options for Adults
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Volunteer Policies
• We’re an inclusive organization
• One year appointment with review
• Educational opportunities support the successful
execution of your volunteer position
• Money belongs to the troop, not individuals
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Organizational Structure
World Association of Girl Guides
and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts
Heart of Michigan
Girl Scout Area
Girl Scout Troop
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Volunteer & Staff Organizational Chart
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Membership Officer
Regional Team Leader
Membership Specialist
Area Manager/Designated
Volunteer
Leaders and CoLeaders
Area Volunteers
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Girl Scout Area Structure
GIRLS
Troop Volunteers
Parents/
Guardians
Leader and
Co-Leader
Area
Registrar
Area
Treasurer
Area
QSP/Nut &
Cookie
Program
Manager(s)
Area Manager/
Troop Organizer
Additional Area
Management
Team Members
GSHOM Membership Specialist
GSHOM Membership Team Leader
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Support Directory
Area Manager
Area Product Manager
Area Registrar
Area Cookie Sales Manager
Troop Organizer
Area QSP Sales Manager
Area Secretary
Area Public Relations
Area Treasurer
Area Training Facilitator
Membership Specialist
Membership Team Leader
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Completing the
National Program Portfolio
Journeys
Skills Badges
Leadership Journeys
• Three for each level
– It’s Your World; Change It
– It’s Your Planet; Love it
– It’s Your Story; Tell it
• CUSTOMIZE to meet the needs of the girls
• Additions
– Skill building badges linked to Journeys
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Girls’ Guide to Girl Scouting
• Sections
‾ Handbook
• New Troop Crests
‾ Badges (and more)
• My Promise, My Faith Pins
• Summit Awards
• Safety Award Pins
‾ My Girls Scouts
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Program Opportunities
• Find additional activities for girls:
o The Source
o Camp Brochure
o www.gshom.org
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Your Role as a Troop Volunteer
• Be Excited! Have fun!
• Position description
o Anything you didn’t know about or that surprises
you?
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First Steps
• New Troop Packet
‾ Registration of girls and adults
‾ Dues Summary
• Decide when and where to meet
• Parent meeting p 59-60
‾ Troop Committee
• Troop Family surveys
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Meeting with Girls for the First Time
• Decide on whether to include parents or hold a
separate meeting for the adults
• Icebreakers are a great way to start
• Find out what interests the group
• Get the girls talking about how they want to schedule
their time together
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Troop Meetings
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First Four Meetings packet
6 Elements of Troop Meeting p 91
Kaper Charts
Sample Troop year page 93
o Reengaging girls page
• Girl Scout Traditions page 44-45
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Safety Guidelines
Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Link found on GSHOM website
• Table on page 15 for adult to girl ratios
• Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old
• Flag page 16 for general safety instructions
• Have the recommended First Aid/CPR Training
• Have a first aid kit at all times
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Creating a Safe Space for Girls
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Recognizing and supporting each girl
Promoting fairness
Building Trust
Managing Conflict
Effective Conflict Management and The Girl Scout
Research Institute (www.girlscouts.org/research)
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Managing Troop Finances
• Establish an account
• Make the girls part of the budget and spending
decisions
• Council sponsored product sales – Cookies,
QSP/Nuts
• Other money earning
• Annual Troop Financial Report - excel
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Taking Trips
• Transporting Girls p 65-67
• Trip Planning Course is essential
o Manual and test available online to download from
our Web site as a home study course
• Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Trip and Activities
Requirement Guide found on the ‘Volunteer Resources’
page @gshom.org
• Travel appendix page 95
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Helpful Tools
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GSHOM Web site http://gshom.org
www.gshom.org - ‘Volunteer Resources’ button
Volunteer Essentials
The Source
E-newsletters
1-800-49-SCOUT (1-800-497-2688)
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Retail Stores
www.shop.gshom.org
• www.girlscouts.org/programs/Girl Scout central
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Volunteer Learning
Volunteer Basics
• Girl Scouting 101 Online Orientation
• Council Essentials
• Grade Level Courses
• Trip Planning
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Additional Volunteer Learning
Outdoor Skills
Volunteer and Personal Development
Seminars/Events
Safety
Product Program Training
Recognition Events p 17
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Registering for Courses
Register online, email, fax or mail
Online
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Choose ‘Register for Event or Classes’
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Create user name and password
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Choose Adult Training & Events
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Choose by category, month or region
To email, fax or mail print the class registration form from
our website, complete and submit
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Closing
• Questions
• Sign Volunteer Agreements
o Keep one
• Council Essentials evaluation
• Education card
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Need More Information?
Tammy Klavon
517-544-7620
[email protected]
1-800-497-2688
Bonnie Bartlett
517-544-7640
[email protected]
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Need More Information?
Cherie Cornick
734-326-9466
[email protected]
1-800-497-2688
Winnie Odom
734-794-7450
[email protected]
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