November 2015 - Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

My Service Unit’s Goals
Girl Goal: _________ Girl Actual: __________
Adult Goal: ________ Adult Actual: ________
Friends Goal: ______ Friends Actual: ______
November 2015
Volunteer Meeting Agenda
Volunteer Invite a Friend… Offer ends 12/1/15. As a Girl Scout volunteer,
you’re their biggest fan, their guide, and their hero, and we need more
amazing mentors just like you to impact even more girls.
This November, invite a friend to start a new Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, or
Junior troop, and everyone wins! YOU get $50 to spend at the Girl Scout
Official Online Store, THEY get a Volunteer Resource Pack, and GIRLS get
an awesome role-model! Plus- double the friends, you double your
prize…$100 for you and a Volunteer Resource Pack for each friend—
awesome!
Once your friend joins Girl Scouts as a troop leader, completes the volunteer
application, and starts a new Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, or Junior troop, head
on over to girlscouts.org/inviteafriend to claim your prize.
Cookie Training- If you are a returning Troop Cookie Manager then you can take the training through the VIP eTraining
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website www.vipetraining.littlebrownie.com beginning on November 20 at 5 p.m. as part of the Council Section. This will
be a recorded webinar with a quiz for those who do not wish to attend a live webinar, and is available for reference
throughout the cookie season. If you would like to attend or log into the live webinar the dates are as follows.
-November 30th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cookie Rookie Training for new troop leaders
-December 7th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Returning Leaders
-December 12th 10 a.m. - Noon Online Only********
Register through our website at www.gshg.org or use the following link https://gshg.wufoo.com/forms/cookietraining-registration/
NEXT YEAR’S EARLY BIRD THEME will be Sisterhood! (STEM was a close second followed by The Arts, so look for
those themes in following years.) Sisterhood means the close relationship among girls based on shared experiences and
concerns; a community or society of girls. The theme was decided by popular vote and now is your chance to submit a
drawing that depicts “Sisterhood” for the Early Bird Patch! All girls may submit
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a drawing on plain white paper by January 1 to Christina Smith at
[email protected] or by mail to 185 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA
30607.
The GSHG Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2016,
at Camp Martha Johnston in Lizella. Vote for your area delegates by Dec.
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4 from the nominee ballot at www.gshg.org.
Girls Choice is back! Make your voice heard in deciding what the next new
Girl Scout badges will be all about! Will it be Financial Literacy, STEM or
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Outdoors? The choice is up to you. Vote now through November 15 .
Don’t delay, vote today!
https://girlscoutsusa.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bNsY7J2mAVRimyN
Did you know that six out of ten girls will stop doing what
they love because they feel bad about the way they look?
GSUSA, in partnership with the World Association of Girl Guide and Girl
Scouts (WAGGGS) and Dove, has launched Free Being Me, a global leadership program developed to give girls a safe
space to strengthen their self-confidence. Using the It's Your Story, Tell It! Journeys, together with the Free Being Me
curriculum, girls explore issues of beauty and body confidence and build their leadership skills.
These exciting new activities center around a topic that girls are anxious to explore and are excited to Take Action on.
• Do you have an event coming up? Think about exploring issues related to body confidence utilizing these cutting
edge activities!
• Do your girls love their It's Your Story, Tell It! Leadership Journey? They can take the themes of beauty and body
confidence further through Free Being Me activities.
• Are your girls interested in exploring ideas of global beauty? Are they looking to make a connection with girls
around the world? Girls around the world are participating in the Free Being Me activities, become a part of the
movement!
Be a part of the 1.5 million US girls participating in FBM! Help us reach our goal by filling out the form here to
download the Free Being Me curriculum at no cost:
http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/our_partners/initiatives/freebeingme/default.asp.
Included in the download are:
• Activities for girls ages 7-14
• The Free Being Me leader guide
• A teaser activity to get girls engaged and interested in themes of global beauty
Free Being Me patches are also available for your girls who have completed the Free Being Me activities and a Take
Action project! The patches are free. You can pick them up at your local GSHG office or we will mail them to you for a
small fee. Complete this form to order your free patches https://gshg.wufoo.com/forms/free-being-me/ . Any
questions? Email [email protected].
Travel Pathway – GSHG is proud to announce the launch of the Travel Pathway. This avenue for participation in Girl
Scouts is especially for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors and their troops (and in some cases their parents). The
GSHG Travel Pathway has three main focus areas:
1. District or council wide trips led by district volunteers (hooray for our
travel volunteers!). Our first one is an overnight trip to the Riverbanks Zoo in
Columbia, South Carolina, over the holiday break in December. The
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deadline to register is November 15 , and the flyer is attached. Register at
www.gshg.org.
2. United States domestic trips: for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.
First up is Key West! This summer (2016), travel to Key West, Florida, stay
in a resort, take the ferry ride and visit Dry Tortugas National Park, and
enjoy all the beach and beauty that south Florida offers. Information
attached.
3. International travel with EF Tours: GSHG is proud to announce a
partnership with EF Tours, starting in summer of 2017. We’ll be offering Girl
Scout Seniors and Ambassadors an international trip each summer, beginning with London and Paris in 2017
(tour website: http://www.eftours.com/previewtour.aspx?pt=1752552CW&utm_source=RecCenter&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=SharedLink ) and Costa
Rica in 2018 (tour website: http://www.eftours.com/previewtour.aspx?pt=1752566KF&utm_source=RecCenter&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=SharedLink ). Adults
and girls are welcome on these trips.
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Join us for an informational webinar about all of the Travel Pathway options on either: Thursday December 3 at
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7 PM or Monday December 14 at 7PM. Please Register to attend at: https://gshg.wufoo.com/forms/travelpathways-webinar/ Interested girls and adults are invited to attend.
The GSHG Camp Property Reservation System is up and running! Log onto our website at www.gshg.org, then go to
“camps”, then “all properties”. From there you just reserve the property you want! Please bear with us as we continue
making enhancements to our reservations system. Those who wish to reserve camps who are not Girl Scout members
should continue to contact [email protected]
Adult Recognitions –The information to nominate adults for awards will be on the
GSHG website before the Thanksgiving Holiday. The deadline for submissions will be
February 11, 2016 by 5 p.m. We are also recruiting adults who are a member in good
standing, positive, objective, and fair to serve on the Adult Recognitions Review
Committee. Please send your nomination paperwork, inquiries and interest to
[email protected].
Volunteer Development Opportunities (attached)
For a full listing of adult training opportunities, details, and registration forms go to
www.gshg.org. If you have training needs or requests please send these to the
Volunteer Development Managers:
Amanda Winters (Athens/Gainesville, Augusta, Macon) –
[email protected], 478-216-2929, x 2614
Valerie Ellis (Albany, Columbus, Savannah areas) – [email protected], 229-518-2934, x 2406
Training BlitzSaturday, November 14, 2015 Albany, Ga. Address: TBA Registration due date 11/12/2015
NLO 10:00am-11:30am Daisy 12:00-2:00pm Browne 2:00-4:00 Junior 4:00- 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 5, 2015 Columbus, Ga. Address: TBA Registration due date 12/2/2015
NLO 10:00am-11:30am Daisy 12:00-2:00pm Browne 2:00-4:00 Junior 4:00- 6:00 pm
First Aid/Child & Adult CPR- Saturday, November 14,2015 from 12pm to 5pm. Albany, Ga. Address: TBA
Registration Due Dates: $32.50 (early) 11/3//2015; $39 (regular) 11/12/2015
Challenge Course Certification Training – Low & High Elements (Adults only) at Camp Low in Savannah on
January 22-24, 2016 – Registration Info. will be listed before the Thanksgiving Holiday to www.gshg.org - Events Listing
ServSafe Certification: required by the state of Georgia.
Who needs to take this training? Are you planning to use the kitchen at any of the GSHG camps? (If so, then you!)
After completion of this course you will receive a food handler’s certificate good for 3 years.
You may go online and take the course online at http://www.servsafe.com/ss/foodhandler/index.aspx the online course
price is $15.00 per person. Please make sure you print your copy of your certification certificate. If you have questions
contact: Rosanne Kelly, Director of Volunteer Development – [email protected] or Direct at 706-395-5950, ext. 2113
REMINDERS
• Remember to turn in your troop trip application and review safety activity checkpoints before troop travel.
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Cookie Bucks expire in December 2015.
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The All-Star Award is an award given to troops/groups for well-rounded GS programming; for all grade levels.
(attached)
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Troop/Group Monthly Report -please follow this link to the monthly report, tell us what you and your girls are doing
and if we can help. This information is VALUABLE to us! We use it in reporting to United Ways, grantors and other
potential funders. It just takes a minute!: http://gshg.wufoo.com/forms/troopgroup-monthly-report/
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The Shoebox Recycling program gives your old shoes a new life! Recycle paired, gently-used men’s, women’s or
kids’ shoes. They must be reusable and re-wearable. ShoeBox Recycling will pay $.50 per pound to your Service Unit
Friends & Family Campaign. (see website for full details) https://www.gshg.org/GetInvolved/Donate/scoutingforshoes/Pages/default.aspx
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Please share this agenda and attachments - You can find this month’s agenda and supporting docs on our website
too! https://www.gshg.org/Volunteer-Resources/Pages/Service-Unit-Agendas.aspx
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2015 Training Schedule
GS 101
How to Register: Complete the
adult training registration form
and return it to the Training Registrar at
[email protected]
along with payment by the deadline.
GS 101 training is online at: http://training.girlscouts.org
**Note: All courses and workshops listed on this flier have locations all in Georgia.
New Leader Orientation Classes – through the Fall of 2015
This is a free training. Registration due date is one week prior to date of class. Pre-Requisite: Girl Scouting 101
Albany Area
Contact: Valerie Ellis, 229-518-2934 or [email protected]
Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 11am-12:30 p.m. at the Albany Service Center
Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 7:00p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at the Albany Service Center
Monday, November 9, 2015 from 7:00p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at the Albany Service Center
Thursday November 12, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:00pm Americus, Ga Location TBA
Saturday, November 14,2015 from 10:00am-11:30am Location TBA
Thursday, , November 19, 2015 from 7:00p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at the Albany Service Center
Athens-Gainesville Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478-216-2929 or [email protected]
Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Gainesville Service Center
Augusta Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478-216-2929 or [email protected]
Monday, November 9, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Augusta Service Center
Columbus Area
Contact: Valerie Ellis, 229-518-2934 or [email protected]
Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 10:00am-11:30am Location TBA
Macon Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478-216-2929 or [email protected]
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Lizella Service Center
Savannah Area
Contact: Valerie Ellis, 229-518-2934 or [email protected]
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Pooler Office
Tuesday,November 17,2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pooler Office
Thursday, November 19 ferom 6:30pm -8:30pm at the Pooler Office
Thursday, November 23, 2015 from 6:30pm -8:30pm at the Pooler Office
Tuesday,December 1, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pooler Office
Tuesday,December 15, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pooler Office
Grade Level Training
This is a free training. Registration due date is two weeks prior to date of class.
Albany Area
Contact: Valerie Ellis, 229-518-2934 or [email protected]
Saturday, November 14, 2015 Adress: TBA Registration due date 11/12/2015
Saturday, NLO 10:00am-11:30am Daisy 12:00-2:00pm Browne 2:00-4:00 Junior 4:00- 6:00 pm
Columbus Area
Contact: Valerie Ellis, 229-518-2934 or [email protected]
Saturday, December 5, 2015, Address: TBA Registration due date 12/2/2015
Saturday, NLO 10:00am-11:30am Daisy 12:00-2:00pm Browne 2:00-4:00 Junior 4:00- 6:00 pm
First Aid/Child & Adult CPR_
The purpose of this course is to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing
emergencies for adults and children, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses and poisonings. Additionally,
participants will learn first aid for issues from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries. This class is required
before Girl Scouts leave their meeting place and for participation in various other activities (see safety guidelines in
Volunteer Essentials and specific Safety Activity Checkpoints). Fee: $32.50 early /$39 regular.
ALBANY Area
Contact: Valerie Ellis 229-518-2934 or [email protected]
Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 12pm to 5pm. Albany, Ga. Address: TBA
11/3//2015; $39 (regular) 11/12/2015 Address: TBA Albany, Ga
Registration Due Dates: $32.50 (early)
Athens/Gainesville Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478‐216‐2929 or [email protected]
American Red Cross First Aid/Child & Adult CPR Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m,. Athens Service
Center. Registration Due Dates: $32.50 (early 2/4); $39 (regular 2/11)
Macon Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478‐216‐2929 or [email protected]
American Red Cross First Aid/Child & Adult CPR Saturday, January 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lizella Service Center
Registration Due Dates: $32.50 (early /); $39 (regular /). Bring sack lunch. DATE TBA
American Red Cross First Aid/Child & Adult CPR Saturday, April 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lizella Service Center
Registration Due Dates: $32.50 (early /); $39 (regular /). Bring sack lunch. DATE TBA
Outdoor Skills 101
The purpose of this course is to teach skills needed for an outdoor overnight experience. Covers: the eight basic outdoor
skills, use campfires to do basic outdoor cooking, how to cook foil meals, one pot meals, use a propane stove, use knives
safely, tie knots, how to implement girl/adult planning and progression in outdoor activities, health, safety, and security
controls to ensure the well-being of girls and adults, and to experience living in the out-of-doors. *Note- Must complete
Beyond the Meeting Place home study one week in advance. *Fee: $25 early /$30 regular
Athens/Gainesville Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478‐216‐2929 or [email protected]
Saturday, April 2, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – Sunday, April 3, 2016, 12:00 p.m., Camp Manipines, Eatonton, Registration Due
Dates: $25 (Early 3/17/2016); $30 (regular 3/24/2016)
Outdoor Skills 101 continued…..
Augusta Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478‐216‐2929 or [email protected]
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – Sunday, April 17, 2016, 12:00 p.m., Camp Tanglewood, Augusta
Registration Due Dates: $25 (early 3/31/2016); $30 (regular 4/7/2016)
Macon Area
Contact: Amanda Winters, 478‐216‐2929 or [email protected]
Saturday, April16, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – Sunday, April 17, 2016, 12:00 p.m., Camp Martha Johnston, Lizella
Registration Due Dates: $25 (Early 3/31/2016); $30 (regular 4/7/2016)
Challenge Course Training:
CHALLENGE COURSE TRAINING - Challenge Course Certification Training – Low & High Elements (Adults
only) at Camp Low in Savannah on January 22-24, 2016 – Registration Info. will be listed before the Thanksgiving
Holiday to www.gshg.org - Events Listing
GSHG Keys to Adventure
Travel Pathway Trip July 17 – 22, 2016
Are you ready for awesome adventure with
your Girl Scout friends? Come and join the
adventure as we travel to the sunny Florida
Keys. During our travels we’ll visit the
Everglades, Beaches and State Parks of
Florida along with a special trip to the Dry
Tortugas National Park for Snorkeling at
the reefs.
Day 1: Meet at GSHG Camp Martha Johnston in
Macon where we’ll get to know each other.
Day 2: Leave bright and early via council van. We’ll
head to the Florida Everglades for eco-tours and
airboat rides**, followed by dinner, campfire and
hang out at a local beach.
Day 3-4: Visit the Key Deer Refuge and Bahai
Honda State Park, enjoy kayaking, snorkeling,
nature and beach time.
Day 5: Ferry ride to Dry Tortugas National Park** for a day of exploration, tour of the fort,
and snorkeling.
Day 6: Say farewell to the Florida Keys and begin our adventure back to Camp Martha
Johnston.
Who: Girl Scouts currently in 6th through 12th Grade, and adults (additional fee may apply
for adult males to provide separate accommodations)
How many? Mini mum 10 Maximum 20 people
How much? Program Fee is $700 and includes council van transportation, program
activities, hotel lodging (except for CMJ on Day 1) and meals. A deposit of $200 is required
at registration, 50% of full program fee is required by January 1st and the balance must be
paid in full by April 1, 2016. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to
and from CMJ, and any extra expenses such as souvenirs or snacks.
Questions? Cheryl Hecker [email protected], or Betsy Connell [email protected]
(Pictures provided from January 2012 Keys to Adventure Program)
SAVE THE DATE!!
Online Registration begins on November 9th, 2015.
**All tours and activities are subject to change or substitution based on availability, weather and other circumstances
which may be out of our control.
Troop/Group All Star Award
PURPOSE: An All Star Troop/Group gets the most out of its Girl
Scout Leadership Experience! If your Girl Scout troop/group
adventure includes some of everything Girl Scouting has to offer,
your planning is good so your programs are great, and girls can’t
wait to begin a new year of Girl Scouting, you’re probably an All
Star Troop/Group. All Stars excel and so does an All Star
Troop/Group!
FOR: ALL GRADE LEVEL TROOPS/GROUPS
GUIDELINES FOR ELIGIBILITY:
1.
Complete the report forms and submit payment to your nearest GSHG Service Center by October 31st, to
the attention of your Retention Specialist.
2.
Each activity can fulfill only one requirement, which must have been accomplished during the current Girl
Scout year (October 1st through September 30th).
3.
All activities used to meet requirements for the award may also be applied towards other badges or award
requirements in GSUSA or GSHG council Programs.
Please complete each section, fill in patch order information and attach your check or credit/debit card information.
Troop/Group #
Service Unit/County
Address
Troop Leader _____________________
City, State _____________________________Zip
Day Phone
Email _________________________________________________
Grade Level (Check One) _____Daisy _____Br_____ Jr _____ Cd _____ Sr _____ Am
Patches ordered $1.00 X _____________
Current GA Sales Tax 7%
If being mailed, Postage & Handling $2.00
TOTAL ENCLOSED
Payment Options:
______________
Check #___________________
Debit/Credit Card: #____________________________Exp.Date:___________
Circle one:
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Mail to: ATTN: Retention Specialist
GSHG, 515 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
GSHG, 185 Newton Bridge Rd., Athens, GA 30607
GSHG, 508 Shartom Drive, Augusta, GA 30907
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GSHG, 1344 13 Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
GSHG, 906 Interstate Ridge Drive, Suite E, Gainesville, GA 30501
GSHG, 6869 Columbus Road, Lizella, GA 31052
GSHG, 110 Pipemakers Circle, Suite 116, Pooler, GA 31322
Check
Complete REQUIREMENTS Section on next page.
Date of Completion
REQUIREMENTS
Troop/Group Registration (indicate one)
___Re-registered during Early Bird (last spring)
___Re-registered 70% of girls in group by October 1st
___New group registered 4 weeks after initial meeting
Registered and utilized a Troop/Group Committee consisting of parent
members.
_____# of committee members
List ways they participated__________________________________
Troop/Group participated in GSHG Fall Program & Cookie Program.
Troop/Group submitted Semi Annual Troop/Group cash reports and a copy
of most recent bank statement to Retention Specialist by October 1st and
April 1st as required.
Troop/Group participated in Friends Campaign.
How did troop/group participate? ___________________________________
Troop/Group planned and participated in two Take Action projects.
1.______________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________
Troop/Group submitted to council, on a regular basis, Troop/Group Monthly
Report forms.
New leaders have completed NLO or NVO training and GS 101online training
before their first troop/group meeting. Experienced Leaders attended at
least one GSHG or Service Unit training of their choice.
Leader:_______________________ Course:_____________________
Leader:_______________________ Course:_____________________
Troop/Group attended a Service Area, District or Council sponsored event.
Event:____________________________________________________
Plan and participate in at least 3 of the following:
____Investiture Ceremony
____Scouts Own Ceremony
____Two Flag Ceremonies
____Outdoor &/ or Campfire Ceremony
List an example of a troop/group activity completed by your group that was
girl led: __________________________________________________
List an example of an activity completed by your troop/group where the girls
were learning by doing:______________________________________
List an example of an activity your troop/group completed that encouraged
cooperative learning among the girls:___________________________
Leaders and girls share the responsibility for the troop/group through
girl/adult planning.
Troop/Group is actively using the National Program Portfolio by
incorporating the Girls Guide to Girl Scouting and the Journeys into
troop/group programs by using:
_____Journeys ex:___________
_____Girls Guide to Girl Scouting
Troop/Group planned and participated in at least one activity to make the
community more aware of Girl Scouts.
Activity:_________________________________________________
Participate in at least one STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math) and at least one Healthy Living or Environmental Leadership activity.
These can include Service Unit, District and or group program activities.
Membership Extension(indicate one)
____Register into troop/group at least one girl who was not a member of
GSHG last year.
____Participate in an organized Girl Scout Recruitment
The troop/group knows and actively tries to live by the Girl Scout Promise
and Law.
Describe: