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Adult Classes Online
Training Registration
New Leader FAQs
Trainings 2007-08
•Leaders
Checklist
Activities for
Leaders & Troops
Adult Training
Registration Form
Email
V.P. of
Member Services
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Dear Leaders,
On behalf of all the Girl Scouts, I would like to say thank you.
You have taken countless hours out of your days to spend time with
us or for us. You’ve worked behind the scenes, at the scenes,
and after the scenes in order for us to enjoy Scouting to the fullest.
We would not have been able to accomplish half of what we have without
you. You have shared your wisdom, experiences, and friendship to
encourage us to reach our full potential. You are our mentors, our
role models, and our angels.
-Angela
(Girl member for 12 years and current adult volunteer)
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NEW LEADER FAQs
Must I be a parent in order
to be a troop leader?
No. The Girl Scout organization is "volunteer driven"
and we need everyone's help. We currently have community leaders
and even senior citizens who don't have daughters in the organization.
We can't build leaders without your help.
How much does it cost to
join Girl Scouts and where do the finances come from to start a
troop?
The annual membership fee of $10 goes to
Girl Scouts of the USA where it is used for program development,
activity insurance for all members, and management support to councils.
It is the girls and leaders who determine the dues which will be
used to pay for troop activities and supplies. In order to have
funds for the startup of your troop treasury, the Moccasin Bend
Council sponsors a fall product sale. Troops who participate receive
20% of the proceeds. In addition, the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale
in the winter is another way for your troop to earn more funds.
How much time will it take to be a troop leader?
The troop leader decides how often to meet.
This can be weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. The troop leader also
determines the day, time and location.
I wasn’t a Girl Scout.
What do I need to know?
The Moccasin Bend Council is here to serve
as a resource of information and materials. Training is provided
to help new leaders and assistant leaders to understand the Girl
Scout philosophy. This training covers materials and information
needed to begin the troop meeting process, and where to go for help.
Where can I find ideas on
what to do with girls?
What makes Girl Scouting unique is GIRL PLANNING. Girls are to be
guided and supported by leaders in planning their program for the
troop year. Your richest resources are the Leader’s Guide for
your troop's age level and the accompanying handbook! These tools
and Safety-Wise are the best guides.
Who finds the meeting place?
Your council membership representative, service unit manager and
organizer will assist you in locating a meeting place. These places
can be churches, schools, community centers, etc.
What help will parents give?
Ask your parents to help with driving or chaperoning field trips,
being a ‘helper’ by telephoning, filling out paperwork,
picking up supplies, or keeping your other children during the troop
meeting. They can also assist you by signing up for certification
courses such as first aid and camping or taking on roles of troop
product sale manager or registrar. Do not try to do everything yourself.
Seek help.
Why is volunteering worth my valuable time?
The rewards of being an adult volunteer are both direct and indirect.
Some 85% of leaders we surveyed said they receive rewards they don't
typically get in their daily lives. Rewards such as a sense of giving
back, making a difference in a girl's life, contributing to the
community, event management and training that has benefits in other
parts of life. No matter what your background or experience, it's
never too late to be a Girl Scout.
You
may download a volunteer
application or contact
us at: 423-877-2688 or 800-446-2472 or
semziah@mbgsc.org
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| Leader’s Checklist
__Register the troop. (When registering
the troop, make sure to include both girls and adults, and
don't forget to register yourself!)
__Receive orientation to Girl Scouting from Council Membership
Representative.
__Attend New Leader Training (This covers planning tips,
ideas and skills for program age level of troop. Discover
the many resources available to help you.)
__Secure a meeting place and have them complete a sponsorship
agreement form.
__Invite girls and parents/guardians to first meeting. Have
Parental Involvement survey completed.
__Recruit volunteer help from parents for the cookie sale,
trips, snacks, camping, etc.
__Read your training materials.
__Read "Compass, A Girl Scout Leader's Guide to Programs
and Trainings," and register for activities.
__Read "Connections," a quarterly publication
for Leaders in Girl Scouts.
__Begin your troop bookkeeping forms, including opening
a troop bank account.
__Meet on a regular basis with the troop.
__Attend leader meetings in the service unit.
__Listen to girls!
__Have fun!
If you have any questions about
registration or getting started, contact your the V.P.
of Member Services or e-mail semziah@mbgsc.org |
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Supplies
Rocks
for a fire ring
(Animal
Crackers)
Tinder:
twigs and leaves smaller than a pencil (coconut)
Kindling:
twigs and sticks at least the size of a pencil,
if not larger
(pretzels)
Fuel:
logs and big wood
(Tootsie Rolls)
Water
(Kool-aid) |
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Steps
- Dig
a circle the size of a camp fire. Keep the grass in tact and lay
to the side. Make sure you are in an area with no over-hanging
branches. If you can see the sky, you are okay.
- Lay
the rocks in a circle to enclose the fire ring.
- Place
the kindling in the center to form an A-frame.
- Sprinkle
the tinder on the inside of the A-frame.
- Light
the tender and add tinder as needed until the kindling starts
to burn.
- Add
the fuel to the fire one at a time, taking care not to put out
the fire.
- When
finished, sprinkle the water on the fire to put it out. Do not
pour on the fire—this will cause smoke and may scatter the
fire.
- Continue
to sprinkle and rake the fire until the fire is put out. When
you can place your hand above the fire area and feel no heat,
the fire is out.
- Replace
the hunks of grass on the circle so that it looks like you never
built the fire.
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Icebreakers
& Getting-to-Know-You Games
Flag
Ceremonies
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