Take 5! Girl Scout Volunteer Conversations from GSEMA

Lunch with volunteers at the Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill was a special time for hearing memories, but really, it's about sharing. Grab a cup of coffee and your lunch or a snack and join Lori as she visits with Sandy, Clare, Janet, Lynn, and Cathy to talk about favorite Girl Scout memories and about how Girl Scouting has impacted their lives. You will find out just how much our experiences are the same while seeing just how unique they all are at the same time. Relax and enjoy!

This Take 5 is a great listen as Lori gets to know GSEMA CEO Barb Fortier, hear about her past role as COO and her future goals as CEO for GSEMA. You'll hear about the 110th Girl Scout Birthday, 2022 Leading Women Event, and the 10th Annual STEM Conference. Lots of great information packed into this episode!

Lori visits with Girl Scout Ambassador Lauren M who is this year's GSEMA Gold Award Scholarship recipient from GSUSA. Listen in to hear about Lauren's passion for her project and the impact she's made on her community. You'll be inspired to see what one girl can do in her world!

Lori dropped in at the Andover Cookie Cupboard to visit with Cindy and Tammy and to hear a little about how the cupboard works and to get their #1 top tip for anyone who is picking up cookies there this year. If you haven't been there yet this year or you are new to the cookie cupboard pick up scene, tune in!

If you love (Girl Scout) cookies, reading, and books you'll enjoy this video/audio podcast with Author/Illustrator David Ezra Stein as they talk about his new book Interrupting Chicken- Cookies for Breakfast. But really, it's about more than cookies…it's about writing, drawing, inspiration, persistence, reading aloud with the ones we love. Share this one with your Girl Scouts, no matter the age. Budding authors and artists, or even just those who love a good story will enjoy this visit with David and discover some books to check out at the library or bookstore. And perhaps you can even weave this fun story with a strong young girl character into your cookie sale this year, too!

Want to try something that makes badges more fun? Check out GSEMA's scavenger hunt tool called Goosechase! Jennifer Collier, GSEMA Program Specialist, joins Lori to share what Goosechase is, how we use it with special badges, and how it can be enjoyed by troops! If you love scavenger hunts, listen in!

Crystal Kirkirt, GSEMA Membership Recruitment Specialist, joins Lori to answer some of the questions someone might ask if they were considering becoming a Girl Scout Leader. What does it take? How much time? What support, training, and resources are available to help someone who has never been a Girl Scout before become a successful leader? GSEMA has a vast offering that can take you from 0 to 80 in no time at all. Check out this podcast and then share it with the person who YOU feel would make a wonderful Girl Scout Leader!

What do you say when someone asks YOU about Girl Scouts? Whether you're a girl or adult member, you have stories to tell, things that have made strong differences in your life, and experiences to share. Why do we do what we do? Why are we still involved as adult members? How does the Girl Scout Leadership Experience continue after grade 12? Lori and Danielle Dulchinos talk about how Girl Scouting has impacted their lives and how they continue to grow as adult members. Have you though lately about how Girl Scouts continues to positively make a difference in your life? Listen in and start thinking about your own Girl Scout experience.

This year's Volunteer Conference is a fresh, exciting adventure in learning and inspiration and it is NOT to be missed. Wonder what it's all about? Check out this episode as Lori is joined by GSEMA's Manager of Volunteer Engagement, Anne Gaughen, for all the details and to find out why you should sign up TODAY so that you don't miss it! https://www.gsema.org/en/sf-events-repository/2021/2021-gsema-volunteer-conference.html

Erin Sullivan joins Lori for this episode to share about this year's Fall Product Program. Learn about what it is, how it works, and the special features of this year's program! Penguins all the way! There's a little something in this episode for new leaders and long-time leaders as well.

In this Take 5, Lori visits with Sarah Kelley, Associate Director of Camp and Outdoor Adventure at GSEMA, to chat about GSEMA properties, outdoor programs, outdoor training opportunities for volunteers and...a little bit more. If you love the out of doors and are looking forward to... or even just exploring the idea of... getting outdoors with your troop, listen in!

Wondering how to kick of your fall? Wondering what you can do to earn your first fun patch of the year? Lori talks about Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, September 11 and 12. You can have a little bit of fun with your family or troop without going far from home. Tune in to find out more! Oh, and you'll find out how to get your free passport to fun!

Program Specialist, Eileen Khoury joins Lori to share information about new badges, GSUSA and National program offerings and more! Hear it here first!

Lifetime Girl Scout and recent Gann High School graduate Aviva Stein visits with Lori to talk about a woman who has truly inspired her. Listen in to learn a bit about Cornelia Warren and how she's connected to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts in the present day. Aviva's project on Cornelia is facinating, educational, and is available for leaders to use to engage the girls in their troops in the history of our council and Camp Cedar Hill. After you hear about Cornelia, there's no doubt that you'll want to check out Aviva's website, corneliawarren.wordpress.com to learn more.

Probably one of Lori's favorite episodes yet, she visits with the CIT1 Campers at Camp Runels in Pelham, NH. These young people are passionate, engaging and fun and truly will give you all the "camp feels" while showing you that post COVID, this summer the Camp-Magic is flourishing. If you've ever been to camp or been a camp counselor, you'll love sinking back into the best of camp with this episode. Enjoy!

Ever wonder about how the organization of Girl Scouts works and who does it? Regional and National GSEMA Delegate, Judy Wilchynski visits with Lori for a discussion about Girl Scout Governance, who takes part, what they do and how to go about getting involved if this interests you. You don't have to be an expert on Robert's Rules to have a positive impact on our Girl Scout Council and even the Girl Scout national organization.

Listen in for a visit with Sarah Kelly, GSEMA Associate Director of Camp and Outdoor Adventure, to hear all about what GSEMA summer camps will look like in 2021...as everyone arrives back at our properties for a magical summer camp experience...post COVID. If you love camp, this one's for you!

Ashley Eadie and Pi Fong join Take 5 to talk about what GSEMA is doing in the council's footprint to impact communities and girls who might find barriers to joining the organization and what leaders and others can do to keep learning and making the Girl Scout Leadership Experience available to all girls.

Stephanie Vernot joins Take 5 to talk about ways that Girl Scout Alum and, really, anyone, can come alongside GSEMA and help support Girl Scouts in a variety of ways. You matter and it's people like you who make girls Girl Scout Strong! Listen in to discover how you can engage with the future!

In this episode (which Lori mistakenly calls episode 38), Lori is joined by Maria Paniagua, Diversity and Inclusion Leader of the East Region for Ernst & Young, for a conversation about Allyship. This is an important topic and very timely in our world and particularly important for Girl Scouts of all program levels and all of us as leaders.

This is a unique podcast recorded live, outside in Lori's backyard with Kim Lambert. Kim shares great information about the Girl Scout Tree Promise Program and how girls, troops, or Service Units can impact our world, one tree at a time.

Lori is joined by Marblehead Troop Leader Calista Maharaj for a chat about spring troop activities during COVID-19.

April is Financial Literacy Month! In this episode Lori visits with Susan Carabbio of People's United Bank to discuss things that girls can do at every program level to learn about and practice good financial skills that will set them up for great habits for their lifetime.

April is National Volunteer Month! In this inspiring visit you'll meet GSEMA volunteer, Tricia Tilford, and hear about her 41 years as a Girl Scout and exactly how a Brownie from Pheonix, Arizona became the GSEMA's Board Chair and President. Her membership journey and time as a volunteer has really taken her places! Listen in to find out more.

Danielle and Michelle, Troop Leaders and GSEMA staff, join Lori to share perspectives on this last Troop Year and look forward to the next. This is an important session that helps us all see this last unique year in light of what it's been like as a Leader, how the girls have seen it, and to anticipate what this coming Troop Year can hold.

Saying "Thank you" and recognizing volunteer service is important to our organization and GSEMA. As we enter into National Volunteer Month, Lori visits with Jessi Robinson and Anne Gaughen, members of the GSEMA Volunteer Recognition Committee, to talk about appreciating and recognizing volunteers through National, Council-level, and local awards.

Don't miss this special episode to celebrate Girl Scout Week! Special guests, special news, and great conversation! Caitríona Taylor, GSEMA CEO, and Pranali Ashara, GSEMA Girl Board Member, join Lori to talk about the fun things happening during Girl Scout Week 2021 and are joined by a special guest and hear some special news. Don't miss this one!

In this episode GSEMA Board Member Selena Joe joins Lori to share some information about the 2021 Virtual STEM Conference and the topics that Deloitte is making available to attendees.

Jennifer Collier from GSEMA's Program Team joins Lori to talk about World Thinking Day and the great program GSEMA will be running to celebrate this year's program centered around Peacebuilding.

Join Lori for a visit with Erin Sullivan, Director of GSEMA Product Program, for a talk about where the $5. cost of a box of Girl Scout Cookies goes, how girls are selling cookies this year, and how you can help with the Cookie Sale.

Join Lori for a "Getting to Know You" visit with GSEMA Board Member Lynn Cutter to hear about her history with Girl Scouting and an informative description of what a GSEMA Board Member does.

Lori is joined by Nicky Preble for a quick sharing time about some neat badges of some cool fun patches!

Join Lori for a visit with GSEMA Shop Retail Operations Manager Nicky Preble for a look at her top 5 fun shop items for December 2020. She'll be back in January for a look at her top 5 favorite Fun Patches and Badges!

This take 5 is a special recording of the 2020 Volunteer Conference Closing Panel.

Lori is joined by special guest, Kaye Glass, for a great chat about the Girl Scout musical tradition, how to hand it down to your troop even if you don't sing, and hear one of Kaye's favorite songs.

If you are interested in the Girl Scout High Awards, this episode is for you. Kerrie Constant, Sr. Director of Program, joins Lori to share some important information about the High Awards and the Gold Award in particular.

In this episode Lori is joined by Sarah Kelly, Associate Director of Camps and Outdoor Program, to hear about what's happening for outdoor program during the fall of 2020. 22minutes

Join Lori as she chats with Betsy Calkins to learn what great programming will be available through Girl Scouts @ Home for GSEMA girls this fall. 21 minutes

In this special, unedited Take 5 episode Lori gets to visit with Fluke and Crunch, Camp Runels Directors, for a journey through Camp Runels history from long and not-quite-so-long-ago! If you love Runels or even just love Girl Scout camp, you'll love hearing stories about traditions and history that are Camp Runels through and through.

Join Lori as she has a great conversation with Sarah Leshay about how Girl Scouts opens the door to possibilities for girls and also about the benefits of meeting virtually, even when you can't meet in person.

Sarah Leshay joins Lori for a chat about the benefits of the multilevel Girl Scout troop and some strategies for making this model of troop a possibility.

In this episode Melissa Velazquez and Pi Fong join Lori to share the details about the the Lift Your Voice Series and how GSEMA is impacting racial equality through these special sessions with girls and adults.

No, not the song! Join Lori as she visits with Christine Candler and Jennifer Oliver to learn about the Make New Friends Series, a special Kindergarten preparatory program for all girls entering K this fall.

Listen in as Lori visits with Betsy Calkins, Director of Girl Program, to find out more about the Summer 2020 offerings for girls through Girl Scouts @Home.

Lori visits with Nancy Marshall, docent at the Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill, to learn about the pins that Girl Scouts of all ages wear on their uniform tab. Join in to learn a little something new!

Julie and Tom Hall, Girl Scout Leader and Girl Scout Dad join Lori to share 5 Traditional Girl Scout Songs.

Kim Lambert joins Lori for a brainstorming discussion around the topic of Virtual Bridging Ceremonies.

Jennifer Oliver joins Lori for a discussion about what being Girl-Led means, how hard it can be for troop leaders, and the real benefit of a girl-led organization for girls of all ages.

Lori is joined by Caitríona Taylor, GSEMA CEO, to discuss the 2020 Spring Renewal Program.

Evalyn O'Rourke joins Lori for a conversation about doing the Outdoor Art Maker and Outdoor Art Creator badges.

Joanna Lenehan joins Lori to share 5 fun activities that you can do outside with girls or share virtually with your troop to do at home.