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:

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

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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:

More about Community Service and Take

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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/ ⁠

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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:

Links and resources mentioned in this episode: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/

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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:

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GSNC Social Media and Contact Info:

Contact GSNC: ⁠[email protected]

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:

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Tune in to learn how Girl Scouts create change within the Girl Scout movement as delegates and how they can participate in the National Council Session!

In this episode, you will learn about:

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Learn about how you can celebrate Girl Scout week with your troop!

In this episode, you will learn about:

· Girl Scout Week Description (1:18)

· How to Celebrate GS Week (2:50)

· Presenting GS Week Activities to your Troop (8:49)

Welcome to 2023! Learn about fun new year games for your troop, conversation starters, how Girl Scouts can reflect on their accomplishments, and a special Girl Scout day, World Thinking Day.

In this episode, you will learn about:

· Easy to plan New Year Games (2:18)

· New Year Conversation Starters (7:10)

· How to reflect on Girl Scout Accomplishments (11:53)

· Celebrating World Thinking Day (14:34)

Looking for a specific part of this episode? Use the timestamps to skip to the topic you want to listen to.

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You can still keep girls engaged in the cold weather! Learn about winter activities to offer your troop. We’ll highlight specific earned activities like badges and other fun activities like patches and SWAP making.

In this episode, you will learn about:

· Badges (0:40)

· Council and Fun Patches (4:05)

· SWAPS (6:54)

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