This document provides an overview and introduction for volunteering as a Girl Scout troop leader in Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. It outlines the expectations for troop leaders, including completing training, following policies and safety guidelines, and managing troop requirements. It also describes the structure of Girl Scouts, including the troop activities, processes, outcomes and opportunities for girls. Resources and contacts are listed to support troop leaders. Key dates in the Girl Scout calendar year are also noted.
13. P u r p o s e f u l L e a d e r s h i p T h r o u g h o u t FOCUS OF GIRL SCOUT ACTIVITIES Discover Connect Take Action GIRL SCOUT PROCESSES Girl Led Learning by Doing Cooperative Learning SHORT TERM AND INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES The specific knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values girls gain in Girl Scouting } } LONG TERM OUTCOME Girls lead with Courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.
37. “ We must accept the fact that transport and communication will bring the world in close relations and the youth of the world should have standards and ideals in common.” Juliette Gordon Low
GS Leadership philosophy – define each according to how girls view leadership. Stress discover is about self.
Continued Activate The 15 National Outcomes also help us to focus on Girl Scout processes by which activities need to be delivered. The processes is how the positive impact volunteers can have on girls is created and enhanced. Let’s take a look at some Girl Scout definitions of these processes and identify some critical words that help clarify what these processes mean? Debrief Participants share what they feel are the key points of the processes. Looking at this model now, how can we now define leadership for adults? Apply What do you need to do to practice these processes? How can you make outcomes an intentional goal? How will you help to fulfill the Girl Scout Mission Statement?
