Unit Leader 101: for Leaders of Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Trek and Lones.

On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Allison, an Embers leader with 22 years' experience about how to build an engaging and fun Embers program.

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On this BONUS episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Julia, an Area Commissioner in Nova Scotia, to help us understand the role of the Area and District Commissioners and an understanding of how they uniquely support unit guiders. 

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On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Jane, a previous Community Guider and Administrative Community Leader about each of these roles and an understanding of how they uniquely support unit guiders. 

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On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Heather about food intolerances and food allergies in a unit and how to make it successful with all of those involved.  Heather also shares how ensuring that a large scale event was inclusive when it came to food, had a huge impact on the members attending.

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[00:00] - Intro

[02:20] - Tell us about yourself

[03:45] - What is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?

[05:36] - How do you manage food intolerances in your unit?

[07:24] - Some favourite gluten free recipes

[09:44} - What do leaders need to be aware of when planning for their units?

[11:42] - What to look for on grocery store labels?

[13:43] - What advice do you have for leaders?

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Gluten Free items that are recommended by Heather:

 Celiac Canada - GF Product Finder GF Product Finder - Celiac Canada

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On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Genevieve about her experiences moving from a unit Assistant last year to a Guider taking over 2 units this year.  We talk about STEM programming, being the

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[02:55] - Three things  you wish you knew as a new guider

[06:30] - Tell us about the Treasurer Role

[09:34] - STEM Programming Ideas

[13:12] - Let's talk Cookies

[17:39] - Advice for new guiders

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Links from this episode

https://www.astronomyinaction.com

https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/youthprograms/programs/list/2022-girl-guide-workshops/

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On this episode we chat with Kayllie, an ECE, from the 7th Orillia Embers about yellow level safe guide activities for Sparks and Embers, and behaviour management techniques you can use to help when needed. 

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[00:56] - Tell us about yourself and your guiding experience

[01:30] - What's your favourite part about being a leader

[01:58] - What is a yellow level activity

[05:26] - 3 pieces of advice for someone running a yellow level activity

[07:30] - Have expectations for Guiders, Participants and Unit Assistants

[10:19] - Identifying COVID kids - the lasting challenges

[12:10} - Behaviour strategies to use

[18:47] - Start your meeting off being active to get energy out, the participants have been sitting all day at school already

[19:22] - Activities to get active in rainy or colder weather

[22:43] - Final Advice

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Important Links

Safe Guide

A to Z list of Safe Guide activities

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On this episode we talk with Andrea from the 7th Chilliwack Embers unit about her experiences as a new leader last season and her advice to help support new leaders and unit assistants, as well as some fun and interactive programming ideas along the way.

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[00:00] - Intro

[01:04] - Welcome Can you please tell us about your guiding experience

[02:18] - What are some things you wish you had known as a new leader coming in?

[06:43] - How to you manage behaviours within your unit?

[10:04] - We need volunteers!

[12:13] - Do you have any advice for doing events with your unit as a new leader?

[16:50] - What are some programming ideas

[18:13] - What is your advice for activities during meetings?

[20:16] - What was your favourite program you did last year?

[22:27] - What is your advice for a new leader?

Key Episode Takeaways:

Memberzone- New Guider Corner

Program Platform

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Helping new and experienced leaders learn easily with tips, tricks and resources to make your unit successful and fun.  We talk about everything from starting your unit on day one to programming, cookies, badges and camping, and engage with guest speakers along the day.