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Volunteer Connections Podcast Girl Scouts of Nassau County
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The Volunteer Connections podcast comes to you from Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC), and is for Girl Scout volunteers at all levels of experience! Connect with us as we share Girl Scout planning resources, special Council opportunities, and more to make your Girl Scout experience the best it can be. Tune in for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month.
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Episode 12: Life Lessons with the Cookie Program
Tune in to hear an experienced Service Unit Cookie Chair and former troop leader, Rhona Barbieri, break down the 5 essential skills Girl Scouts learn from the Cookie Program! She’ll discuss activities you can do to teach girls about these skills, while keeping them Girl-Led and inclusive.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Introduction of the 5 Skills (1:20)
Goal Setting and Decision Making (3:40)
Money Management (17:40)
People Skills and Business Ethics (25:15)
Rhona’s Cookie Advice (44:15)
Cookie Resources:
Little Brownie Bakers: https://www.littlebrowniebakers.com/
Access Cookie Badge requirements on the VTK (free with membership): https://mygs.girlscouts.org/
Cookie Badge Booklets Available for purchase: https://www.girlscoutshop.com/badges-program/all-program-materials/badge-requirements?custitem_girl_scout_pillar=Entrepreneurship
Check out our Volunteer Connections Blog for cookie advice from GSNC Volunteers: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/
Print out the Entrepreneurship Badges and Pins sheet to discuss with your Girl Scouts: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/cookie/badges-pins-2021.pdf
Product program information in our Volunteer Essentials guide: https://www.gsnc.org/en/members/for-volunteers/volunteer-essentials/product-program.html
Visit our Cookie Flavors page for information on each of our iconic cookies: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies-mags-nuts/cookies/cookie-flavors-lbb.html
Check out our Resources for Cookie Sellers, to share with your Girl Scouts: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies-mags-nuts/resources/for-cookie-sellers.html
Explore Volunteer Cookie Resources to access a variety of support materials: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies-mags-nuts/resources/for-volunteers-cookie-resources-lbb.html
Feedback form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc
Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow
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Episode 11: Community Service vs. Take Action
There are many similarities between community service and take action projects! However, you don’t want to miss the clear differences. Tune in to hear from a GSNC troop leader talk about her troop community service project and how her troop is planning to take it to the next level with a take action project, by earning a Highest Award.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Community Service Brainstorming Process (3:10)
Executing a Community Service Project (9:40)
Planning a Take Action Project (18:10)
Kristin’s Advice (30:25)
More about Community Service and Take
Action Projects:
http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/
https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/badges-journeys-awards/highest-awards.html
Feedback form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc
Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow
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Episode 10: Investiture and Rededication Ceremonies
Keep Girl Scout traditions alive by hosting Investiture and Rededication ceremonies! GSNC troop leader, Rose, talks about how she planned these ceremonies for the first time with her troop.
In this episode, you will learn about:
• Rose’s Multi-Level Troop Management (1:00)
• Investiture Ceremony Planning (8:05)
• Rededication Ceremony Planning (24:48)
• Rose’s Ceremony Planning Advice (34:03)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/
Feedback form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc
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Episode 9: New Troop Year Tips
Let’s get ready for the new troop year! GSNC troop leader, Heidi Donofrio, shares the support and resources that has helped her successfully manage her troop. Girl Scout volunteers can use these tips to help them plan their Girl Scout meetings for the new 2023/2024 year.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Heidi's Volunteer Experience (1:32)
Co-leader Relationship/Troop Management (5:26)
GSNC Support and Resources (14:26)
Heidi's Advice to Troop Leaders (22:41)
Links and resources mentioned in this episode: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/
Feedback form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc
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Episode 8: Council Patch Programs
Tune in to learn about our Council’s Patch Programs, which gives Girl Scouts a chance to learn about topics that aren’t offered in traditional badge work!
In this episode, you will learn about:
How to Access Council Patch Programs (1:55)
Flight to Leadership Patch Program (3:21)
Summer Service Challenge Patch Program (9:58)
Council Patch Programs Overview (12:41)
Feedback form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc
Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow
Episode 8 Links/Resources:
GSNC Council Patch Programs: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/council-patch-programs.html
Flight to Leadership GSNC Patch Program: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Flight-to-Leadership-Patch-Program.pdf
Flight to Leadership Patch Request Form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/flight-of-leadership-patch-program/
Summer Service Challenge Patch Program and Log Sheet: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Summer-Service-Challenge-Log.pdf
Milk Jug Butterfly Project: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_100Anniversary-Butterfly-Craft.pdf
SUM-MORE Girl Scouting Patch Program: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Summore-Girl-Scouting-Patch-Program.pdf
Virtual Office Hours: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094ea8a72ba1f49-office#/
GSNC Programs: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html
GSNC Possibilities and Publications: https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/publications.html
GSNC Social Media and Contact Info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gsnc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo
Blog: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/
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Episode 7: Bridging Ceremonies
Tune in to learn how plan a Girl Scout bridging ceremony and customize it to fit your troops needs.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Bridging Defined and Timeline (1:00)
Bridging Insignia (2:44)
Planning a Bridging Ceremony (11:45)
Feedback form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc
Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow
Episode 7 Links/Resources:
Girl Scout Bridging Guide: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/misc/19_MV_BridgingGuide_flyer_v2.pdf
GSNC Shop: Email shop@gsnc.org (Inquire here about Bridging Kits from GSNC)
Virtual Office Hours: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094ea8a72ba1f49-office#/
Girl Scout Bridging Awards: https://www.girlscoutshop.com/search?keywords=bridge
Girl Scout Brownie Elf Story: https://www.gsksmo.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsksmo/documents/tlc-docs/new-leader-resources/BrownieStory.pdf
gsLearn Log-In: https://mygs.girlscouts.org/ (After signing in, click on the gsLearn tab on the left-hand side)
Register for Live Meetings: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+connections
GSNC Programs: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html
GSNC Possibilities and Publications: https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/publications.html
GSNC Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gsnc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo
Blog: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/
Contact GSNC: Email customercare@gsnc.org