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In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, join host Patti Garibay as she welcomes Dr. Mary Rice Hasson, the Kate O'Beirne Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. With over a decade of advocating for Christ-centered programming, Dr. Hasson sheds light on the mission drift of GSUSA that led to the founding of American Heritage Girls in 1995. Delving into the importance of maintaining firm commitments to God's commands in character development programs, they explore the significance of parents' choices in shaping their daughters' extracurricular activities. Discover insights into navigating the complexities of raising faithful, Godly girls in today's cultural landscape. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that illuminates the path to raising the next generation of believers.  Learn more about Dr. Mary Rice Hasson and her work, visit https://personandidentity.com  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org       Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com 

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Isabel shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project focused on raising awareness about breast cancer in men. Isabel's journey began when her grandfather was diagnosed with breast cancer, which shocked her family as they were unaware that men could also be affected. Isabel delves into the statistics, highlighting that 1% of cancer diagnoses are in men, which equates to thousands of lives. She emphasizes the importance of including men in breast cancer awareness campaigns, as they are often diagnosed at a later stage and may feel ashamed or overlooked. Isabel's goal is to tackle the lack of education and support for male breast cancer patients and their families, ensuring that everyone is included in this important cause. More from Isabel: I am part of the Caribe Girl Scouts Council. I started as a Daisy and continued till I graduated as an Ambassador. I loved going on nature adventures with my troop. As a Senior and Ambassador, I was a Staff at GS Camp, and it was the most fun experience. I was the girl who would scream the loudest of all GS songs. During 2020 and 2021, I interned with Girl Scouts USA as part of the G-TEAM. We were 25 girls from the US, Italy, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Initially, we were supposed to plan the National Girl Scout Convention, but the pandemic hit, and plans changed. We became an advisory team for GSUSA strategy and operations. One of my most significant projects was being a producer and host of the first GS talk show, G-TEAM TV, where we discussed many topics around health and sustainability and brought guest speakers. G-TEAM TV has 10 episodes that are all on YouTube. Then, in 2021 I was 1 of 6 girls chosen to interview Michelle Obama for the launch of the badge "Becoming Me." It was a breathtaking and remarkable experience. As a GS, I got to grow professionally and truly feel GS's impact on an ambitious girl. It all started in 2019 when my grandfather was diagnosed with breast cancer. He was shocked, ashamed, and confused about how a man could get breast cancer. At this moment, my Girl Scouts mindset wanted to take action and save lives by creating awareness. Statistics say 1% of breast cancer diagnoses are in men. It may sound small... but that 1% equals thousands of lives! I noticed most breast cancer campaigns are directed to only women. Men often detect breast cancer at later stages. So, my project, "The One Percent: A Human Race Breast Cancer Awareness," began. I managed social media pages, interviewed breast cancer survivors, gave educational talks, and collaborated with well-known breast cancer organizations. As part of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on January 2021, I proposed the idea to declare the second Friday of October of every year as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Puerto Rico. After lobbying at the Senate, House of Representatives, and Governor of Puerto Rico, it got signed as Law 50-2021. This raises the voice for male breast cancer awareness to reach the early detection and support needed. On my social media pages, I introduced an international perspective with an interview of male breast cancer survivor Marius Soler from Spain and a national view with the interview with male survivor José Cockran. It helped me understand and share the pattern of lack of education and support. Mr. Soler told me about his journey from having trouble finding information about breast cancer in men when diagnosed and how he feels excluded from support communities. Mr. Cockran hit my heart hard when he told me his dad stopped talking to him for seven years because he thought his son wasn't "manly" enough after being diagnosed with breast cancer. I continue raising awareness that men get breast cancer because we never know whose life we can change with this information. You never know it can be a relative, dad, brother, uncle, or neighbor. A cancer diagnosis is hard; detecting it late because you didn't think you could get breast cancer, not finding a community you can relate with, or being isolated because others give in to stereotypes will make it even harder. Getting the message out there is the goal of my project. More educational efforts and more awareness being created will bring early detection, save lives, and support for patients and families, which is so much needed. The organizations I collaborated with, Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Association, and Puerto Rican League Against Cancer, have committed to continue spreading my message. I want to add that my grandfather beat stage 2 breast cancer. Now, in 2023, he's in remission. I am grateful. Now, I am so grateful and honored to have been selected for the 2023 GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship! My Gold Award has had a tremendous impact on me. I've learned so many new skills and discovered qualities in myself that will help me in my future goals. I now study at The Ohio State University, double majoring in communications and environmental policy. I aspire to be an advocate for environmental and social issues. Instagram: @theonepercent_breastcancer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOnePercentHumanRaceBreastCancerAwareness/ Here are some key takeaways from Isabel's project: 1️⃣ Male Breast Cancer Awareness: Isabel's project highlights the often overlooked fact that men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. By sharing her grandfather's story and interviewing other male breast cancer survivors, Isabel aims to break the stigma and raise awareness about this important issue. 2️⃣ Lack of Education and Support: Isabel discovered that there is a lack of education and support for men diagnosed with breast cancer. Many campaigns and resources are directed solely towards women, leaving men feeling isolated and ashamed. Isabel's project aims to change this by providing a platform for men to share their experiences and promoting the importance of regular check-ups for everyone, regardless of gender. 3️⃣ Advocacy and Legislation: Isabel's dedication to her cause led her to successfully advocate for the declaration of the second Friday of October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Puerto Rico. This achievement, known as Law 15 2021, aims to raise awareness and provide support for male breast cancer patients. Share this show with your friends on Twitter. 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This week marks the 111th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts of America. Founded with the goal of building girls' confidence, The Girl Scouts has introduced millions of girls to new friends and experiences they may not have otherwise had access to. While they might be best known for their cookies, the organization's true legacy lies with its nearly 2.5 million girl and adult current members worldwide, many of whom are in leadership positions in businesses, politics, and their local communities. We explore the past, present and future of the Girl Scouts with Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. And we hear from listeners about how the Girl Scouts changed their lives. For full transcript, see above.

This week marks the 111th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts of America. Founded with the goal of building girls' confidence, The Girl Scouts has introduced millions of girls to new friends and experiences they may not have otherwise had access to. While they might be best known for their cookies, the organization's true legacy lies with its nearly 2.5 million girl and adult current members worldwide, many of whom are in leadership positions in businesses, politics, and their local communities. We explore the past, present and future of the Girl Scouts with Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. And we hear from listeners about how the Girl Scouts changed their lives.

Jocelyn Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Girl Scouts sell about 200 million boxes of cookies—nearly $800 million worth—during each cookie season. But there's so much more to Girl Scouts than just cookies. Started in 1912 with 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia, Girl Scouts is now the largest leadership organization for girls in the world, with 2.6 million girl and adult members worldwide. Some famous alumni include Serena Williams, Katie Couric, and Hillary Clinton.Jocelyn is a Girl Scout alum herself and has been the CMO of Girl Scouts since May 2021. In this role, she oversees GSUSA's internal and external marketing and communications efforts and plays a crucial role in telling a clear narrative to internal and external stakeholders. Before her role at Girl Scouts, Jocelyn spent 28 years in various roles at GE. In this episode, Jocelyn shares the "learn, earn, and return" philosophy her parents taught her and how she applies it to her personal and professional life. She emphasizes the importance of networking and talks to Jim about how she stayed inspired while working almost 30 years at GE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Orezi created a website with reviews submitted by students at Universities and Colleges on the environment and racial diversity. More from Orezi: I have been a Girl Scout since Kindergarten, and since I finished my Gold Award project I will become a Lifetime Girl Scout. Whenever I think about community, I think about Girl Scouts not only because of my troop but also because of how much I have been taught to notice what is happening locally and engage. I was part of Girl Scouts' national advisory board also known as G-Team from early 2019 to late 2020 where I did work on the GSUSA website, mental health programming, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. I also worked as a Media Star for Girl Scouts of Colorado. I am currently going to school at Pomona College where I will major in psychology because I hope to be a research psychologist when I grow up. Link: www.adifferentnarrative.com Share this show with your friends on Twitter. Click to have an editable already written tweet! https://ctt.ac/33zKe Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Dr. Amanda Wilson is an orthodontist with 20+ years of experience in the industry. After graduation from UCSF and UConn, she spent 10 years in private practice, and then in 2013, she pivoted to research, product development, teaching, and consulting with an emphasis on aligners, IDB, airway, SDB, growth, and development of appliances. She now is the CEO of StraightSmile Solutions®, an orthodontic consulting company for general dentists and dental labs. She splits time between Hawaii and California and has 2 kids, aged 13 and 16. She's also a volunteer and troop leader for BSUSA® and GSUSA® and is a Stroke and Turn Official for USA Swimming®.Resources mentioned on this interview:1. Check out all the free training and resources.2.  For a free, complimentary call, schedule a time with Dr. Amanda.3. Review all the services offered by Dr. Amanda.4. Connect with Dr. Amanda.

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!

Join Jamiel & me for a Cookie Basics workshop! This was originally available in the Facebook group, which you can join at www.facebook.com/girlscoutpodcast We're planning to actually go live in the Facebook group for the Creative Cookie Selling workshop, which y'all told us was BY FAR the workshop/training you are most interested in. *Audio only will be available on the podcast as well, anywhere you like listening to podcasts.* Remember: This is not an official training and we are not representing GSUSA or any council. This advice is all our own based on our own knowledge and experience. This does NOT replace the mandatory or required training from your council. And, as we discuss throughout, many details are council specific, so MAKE SURE to take your council specific training!

This week we are continuing our international adventures learning about Guiding and Girl Scouting around the world. Today's episode takes us to Canada. They are one of the physically closest organizations to the US, and they're also culturally one of the closest organizations to GSUSA. Join us while we explore the differences and similarities!   PS: Happy cookie season for most of us! If you're looking for awesome, affordable troop leader inspired tees, check out my brand new site, troopleadertees.com!

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

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Sharing about the different adult recognitions offered by Girl Scouts. Receiving the Thanks Badge II this week was a huge honor for me. However, I realized that so many people do not understand the Girl Scout Adult Recognitions that are available. AS a member of out council's Adult Recognition Committee, the biggest effort we make is educating about the awards and encouraging others to nominate volunteers. Our council has worked to make the nomination process as simple as possible and we were able to grow the number of nominations received, but I know other councils receive so many nominations that the bulk of the work is reviewing and nominations to select those to recognize each year. The GSUSA awards include: Volunteer of Excellence: any volunteer working with girls Appreciation Pin: Volunteer contributing to a geographic area - this may mean a community or service unit, more than a single troop Honor Pin: Volunteer contributing to two or more geographic areas, similar to the appreciation pin, but serving a larger area Thanks Badge: Volunteer contributing to the entire council or movement with Thanks Badge II for someone that has received the Thanks Badge and continues to expand their work President's Award: This award is for a group. At our council, this is often given to a group that creates a new girl experience. GSUSA Adult Award Description and Criteria (girlscoutshs.org) Councils often have special recognitions. Make sure to check out your council's website to find out what their process is and what other recognitions may be available. I encourage everyone to consider nominating someone that has done something that has caught your attention. When nominating, my strongest suggestion is to make sure to share a personal story and share how the actions are above and beyond. Help the reviewers get to know the nominee's personality and the special work they do which deserves the recognition. All volunteers are important and likely deserve recognition. Encourage others, especially the girls, to nominate those you identify too. Multiple stories help strengthen the nomination and help your volunteer rise to the top of the process. The nomination process for the girls could be wrapped into a badge work or journey related to story telling or writing. For my nomination, this show, along with the speaking engagements I have been doing to promote the Gold Award were some of the basis for my nomination. Feedback from the girls on the impact the show had on them supported the nomination. Here is a link to a document on how to write a strong nomination: Adult Award Nomination and Endorsement Letter Examples V2.pdf (gsofsi.org) Ideas for nominations: Instead of 'she is a great cookie coordinator', share a story of how her cookie organizational skills helped girls step beyond their goals or what unique spin they put on cookie sales. For their cookie booth, they had the girls create a recipe cards using Girl Scout cookies the girls then gave to people as they walked into the grocery store. The sales at the cookie booth were double from the year before at the same location. Instead of "they put on a great day camp", have the girls share how the day camp theme impacted them to achieve something else on a related topic; or how they got six businesses in town to participate in the day camp; or how they expanded the day camp from a community event to a regional event. This example is a great opportunity to use numbers in you story. Last year this day camp had 30 girls attend, by meeting with six local businesses to gain additional support and getting the day camp flyers out two months earlier than normal and including all the schools in the county, this year's day camp served 120 girls. Don't forget the behind the scenes volunteers. Those that support your troop, service unit, or take action projects. XYZ farm assisted with connecting us to different women in the farming industry to create an event where 8 different careers were represented and girls had the opportunity to tour the working farm. We were able to open the event up to the entire county and had 50 girls attend. Plans are already underway to expand next year and offer the event council wide. Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinsonor on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

In a continuation of last week's episode, we are containing our conversation about GSUSA. This week we talk about Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the movement. And we sing G for Generosity, a campfire song that every Girl Scout should know!

This week we start a two-parter all about GSUSA! There was just so much information about Girl Scouts and Our SWAGGYK, Juliette Gordon Low we just had to split it into two episodes! This week we cover the history of Girl Scouts of the USA Make sure that you check in next week to hear all about Juliette Gordon Low and our campfire song, G is for Generosity

Raise awareness about wildfires. Basically, let’s learn more! What areas are most vulnerable to wildfires? What can start a wildfire? At what point to people need to evacuate? How many people are impacted by wildfire evacuations each year? What happens to their homes and their belongings? What happens to their pets? What is the impact on the air quality? What is the long term impact of wildfires? What is the long term impact on people’s health? How do firefighters fight wildfires?Once girls learn more, brainstorm ways to take action to raise awareness for others about wildfires. What is it important for people to know, and how can we spread the word? Learn about hurricanes. What actually IS a hurricane? What are the different categories of hurricanes? What areas are most vulnerable to hurricanes? Why do people continue to live in areas impacted by hurricanes? How are people impacted by hurricanes? What are the most destructive or groundbreaking hurricanes in history? Is there a pattern to the severity of hurricanes over time? Why or why not and how can we tell? What can we do to prepare or minimize the risk for hurricane damage? What kinds of people and roles exist in communities impacted by hurricanes, who are responsible for planning the emergency response and strategy? You can also apply many of these questions to different types of natural disasters. What kinds of natural disasters might occur in your community? How can we learn more about the phenomenon itself as well as the response strategy, and planning and preparation? Run a supply drive. It’s really common for girls - and really for all people - to want to make donations or to do a drive to collect donations. The most important thing in these cases is to really find out what supplies are actually needed before you start your drive. It’s super common for people to want to donate clothes after a natural disaster, but often there is an excess of clothing donated and not enough food, medical supplies, baby supplies, and other needs. Make sure you find a place to collect your donations - contact shelters, organizations like the Red Cross, or other local relief efforts to find out what is most needed and what would be most helpful. Support first responders. Other than - obviously - firefighters, what other first responders are involved in different kinds of natural disasters? Are they volunteers or paid professionals? How do their lives change during the response period compared to normal seasons? What is the impact on their health and their families? Brainstorm with girls about how to raise awareness and/or directly support first responders. If you’re local to an area that has been impacted, research what relief efforts and opportunities are going on in your area. Are there volunteer opportunities at shelters? Do they need help serving meals or distributing supplies? Is there any sorting or collection that can be done? Remember that, although troops can make monetary donations to other organizations, they cannot raise money specifically with the intention to donate that money. The ONLY organization a troop can raise money for, per our non profit status, is Girl Scouts itself. However, you can receive monetary donations toward a take action project - so if you are going to use those donations to purchase diapers and canned foods, for example, then you could probably do that. If you aren’t sure if your project idea meets Girl Scouts requirements, make sure to get approval from your council before you take action. Also remember that, oftentimes, as you start to do research and reach out to organizations to see what you can do - especially if you are not local to the area impacted by the natural disaster - it is very common to hear that what organizations need the most of is money. Since this is not really the “girl scout way,” to bring about change, because it is not girl led nor does it involve hands on or cooperative learning activities, sometimes the best thing you can do is to raise awareness. Educate your girls, and encourage them to spread the word and raise awareness to others. Education and access to information IS a form of taking action, even if it feels less… impactful at times. But regardless, it is SO important and it is actually EXTREMELY helpful and you never know what you might inspire. As girls learn more and do more research, you may inspire a passion about something in particular that shapes the rest of their lives. And even if the only thing you are able to inspire is increased awareness, that goes a long way, and you’ll be surprised at how much of that kind of information girls will remember for the rest of their lives, and they’ll tell other people. So awareness campaigns, and taking time for girls to explore information and learn about the information, and then to encourage them to raise awareness in their communities or online, as long as you are practicing safe internet standards, can actually be a lot more high impact than you might think! And, here's a resource for you in the show notes from GSUSA about how to talk to your kids about natural disasters: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/happy/kids-and-natural-disasters-hurricane-earthquake.html#parenting

What influences new badge topics? Feedback. Funding opportunities and national partnerships. Curriculum standards. Research. Current events.   New Badge Topics this year!: Entrepreneurship (D,B,J,C,S,A) STEM Career Exploration (B,J,C) Automotive Engineering (D,B,J) Civics (D,B,J,C,S,A)

The new World Thinking Day & Global Action themes are HERE!  World Thinking Day 2021: Peacebuilding Global Action 2021: Climate Action   And, as a refresher, here are some helpful reference links to related topics: WORLD THINKING DAY - Is it Appropriation? Why are so many council events canceled? iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtd-2020-is-world-thinking-day-cultural-appropriation/id1439828810?i=1000464659345  General: https://girlscoutpodcast.libsyn.com/wtd-2020-is-world-thinking-day-cultural-appropriation-why-are-so-many-council-events-canceled-this-year  ANTI-RACISM & GIRL SCOUTS - Should we address this with our troops & if so, how? iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-i-address-current-anti-racism-movement-my-girl/id1439828810?i=1000477845903  General: https://girlscoutpodcast.libsyn.com/should-i-address-the-current-anti-racism-movement-with-my-girl-scouts-and-if-so-how GSLE - What is the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (the foundation of current Girl Scout curriculum)  https://girlscoutpodcast.libsyn.com/012-gsle-and-the-cookie-program-cookie-cast-part-1 GSLE Outcomes & Progression - Putting the Outcomes into Practice https://girlscoutpodcast.libsyn.com/015-gsle-outcomes-and-progression-put-the-outcomes-in-to-practice 2019 & 2020 Global Action Award & Requirements: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/global/global-action-award.html 2020 GSUSA World Thinking Day: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/for-girls/think-globally/world-thinking-day.html 2020 WAGGGS World Thinking Day: https://www.wagggs.org/en/what-we-do/world-thinking-day/badge/  

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Hearts of Gold mini-sodes: tips, tricks, tools, ideas, behind the scenes information, and more! Link to GSUSA list of Gold Award Scholarships for Girl Scouts https://www.girlscouts.org/en/our-program/scholarships.html Email us at HeartsOfGoldPodcast@outlook.com Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/  Walter’s YouTube channel is  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

There are so many new things from GSUSA to talk about, but we're starting with the VTK... 1) Look for the new "at home" symbol in the VTK plans to indicate activities that can be adapted to social distancing.  2) NEW TROOP LEADER pathway to give first year troop leaders a detailed introduction to Girl Scouting and troop management

Why do so many leaders hate journeys?! Because they feel like school!  Have you ever felt this way? Do journeys frustrate or overwhelm you?  Today in part 1 of a long awaited series, we are diving in to all things Girl Scout Journeys with Lisa from Girl Scouts of Northern California. She's been a Girl Scout for 45 years, so she's an expert on MANY iterations of the program... including journeys! We talk about why people hate journeys and common misconceptions, why GSUSA thinks journeys are so important and keeps forcing them down our throats, how to do them so that they're effective, how to know when you and your girls are ready for a journey, how long to spend on a journey, and of course all about Take Action projects! Was this episode helpful? Drop a review and let us know!

It's ABOUT TIME for another interview episode, am I right?! And I'm excited to launch a new interview series with Alison A. from Girl Scouts of Silver Sage in Idaho!  In this episode, we talk about how Alison's troop has had to adapt in this weird season of Covid-19, what her troop missed out on because they had to cancel/postpone, and what they've been doing to make the most of this time... including earning a Bronze Award while social distancing! Additionally, we cover all the usual info. She shares her favorite resources to help run her troop, reflects on her proudest moments and favorite memories both as a child growing up as a Canadian Girl Guide as well as as an adult volunteer for both Girl Guides of Canada and GSUSA, and shares some tips and best practices for making the most out of Girl Scout Journey programming (which can be a daunting and overwhelming task for some!).  If you want to check out the resources she mentions in this podcast episode, here are some links for you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlScoutsGab https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCweS29uohixfn-onxLgWHrw

You've probably heard because it took me forever to get this posted, but G.I.R.L. 2020 is officially being moved to online only!  This is a huge disappointment and a big blow for girls who worked their tails off to earn in-person tickets to attend the convention from cookie sales. But, GSUSA has a responsibility to their membership to keep them safe and to mitigate risk. It was the right thing to do, but we're all feeling it.

I'm so excited to bring another interview to you with this podcast episode. Amy Brown of Girl Scouts with a Cause from Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands joins us to talk about her memories of being a Girl Scout growing up, earning her Gold Award, why Girl Scouts is more than badges, and a little bit about some current events between GSUSA and one of the Alaska councils.  You can check out Amy's blog here:  girlscoutwithacause.dawgtoons.com    Make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss future episodes with Amy where we will dive more into the business and governance side of Girl Scouting.

Each year, GSUSA recognizes 10 particularly spectacular Gold Award Girl Scouts from all across the country. This year's class earned a collective $150,000 in college scholarships as one of the National Gold Award Girl Scouts. Listen in as we recap these amazing projects.

Here’s a new series for ya – High Impact Leadership! In this series, we are going to cover deeper topics that will help you take your troop to the Next Level. Today, we’re covering the Bronze Award process and how to help your girls complete their Bronze Award in a high impact way! It’s important to note that you should first check with your council to see what trainings, requirements, and resources they make available for volunteers with troops who are working toward their Bronze Award. You should also note that my steps don’t necessarily perfectly align with GSUSA’s. Get familiar with both your council’s materials and GSUSA’s before you start my steps. Complete (at least one) Junior Journey Discussion and Introduction Choose a Topic Connect with the Community Research and Narrow Down to Choose a Problem Choose a Project Do the Work / Implement the Project Reinforcement & PR Here are the downloads I promise in this episode… Webinar Slides Bronze Document Packet Watch the full video webinar on Youtube here. Listen on: iTunes/Apple PodcastsGoogle Play Stitcher Spotify Listening on your computer? Click Here. Don’t forget to hit subscribe in whatever app you most like listening to podcasts! Find us on Facebook: Facebook Page Facebook Group Contact me! girlscoutpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term "GSUSA," also known as Girl Scouts, National, and National Headquarters. In this episode, I referenced a particular document (the GSUSA brand identity guidelines), but it's actually kind of hard to find the GSUSA specific version. Here's a great council version: https://www.gsccc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsccc/documents/marketingresources/gs_brand-identity.pdf

Do you have a mentor? This week we got to hear from Junior Girl Scout troop leader and service team Mentorship Director Jill C. from North Carolina Coastal Pines. She shares tips for how to get a mentor even if your council doesn't have a formal mentorship program, why mentors are important, high awards, the 5 skills girls learn in the cookie program, how volunteering with Girl Scouts can impact your parenting experience, Go-Getters - Innovators - Risk Takers - Leaders (G.I.R.L.), and so much more.    She also shares her favorite resource (outside of those provided by GSUSA and her council) - I Am Girl Scouts... this site is currently undergoing a GSUSA mandated rebrand, but can still be found at www.strawjenberry.com - you can read more about her rebranding process there.    As always, if you know anyone who may be interested in doing an interview on the podcast - or if you yourself are interested - please contact us using the forms on this page! 

Welcome to Volunteer Connection, a podcast for Girl Scout volunteers, parents, and Girl Scouts of all ages! This is the first ever podcast of its kind! We're bringing you interviews with volunteers from across the country - and even the world!, conversations with high-achieving girls who set BIG GOALS and CRUSHED 'EM, and panel discussions and debates about all the latest news and information regarding girls and Girl Scouting! Follow along with our journey by "subscribing" in whatever app you most like listening to podcasts... You can also find us online! www.girlscoutpodcast.com  We're on Facebook, too! www.facebook.com/girlscoutpodcast And Instagram, @girlscoutpodcast Are you, or is someone you know, interested in being on the show? We'd love to have you! Find out how on our Facebook page! This podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by GSUSA - it is completely volunteer and girl driven!  Don't forget to hit subscribe - we have tons of great content coming your way very soon!

Would it surprise you if we said that a large number of female leaders in America were Girl Scouts? Sylvia is a Rocket Scientist, STEM Leader, and Tech Founder, and she’s also the Girl Scouts of America's CEO. Join Laurie and Sylvia as they unravel the GSUSA vital role in the development of next-gen leaders and how they sustain their programs. Dynamic leadership programs, time-tested methods, and supportive learning environments: this is what separates the GSoA from other institutions. And how can we ever forget their famous cookies? Amazing products aside, do you know what their finest contribution to society is? It’s their active role in developing the next generation of leaders, innovators and impact makers. But how do they do it? The industrial age is almost over. Job opportunities have become reliant on technology. But in our attempt to move forward and develop new technology, today’s workforce is struggling to keep up with the changes. Very few women are in the technology industry’s talent pipeline and this often diminishes the female perspective in the workforce equation. So how can the GSoA and other institutions impact the current state of the workforce? They invest in building core leadership skills in young girls. This enables them to become functional key members in their organizations. They cultivate entrepreneurial skills from selling cookies, and as simple as it sounds, the effect is profound. They also empower girls to be action takers and decision makers in a supportive environment. They even have a STEM program that develops their skill and confidence to take part in the science and technology industries. With that said, would it be much of a surprise to know that Sylvia was once a girl scout too?! Sylvia traces the development of her leadership skills back to when she was reciting the Girl Scout pledge. GSoA was the type of environment that nurtured her transformative ideas, drive, and compassion. Now she is as an esteemed entrepreneur, rocket scientist, and thought leader. As the CEO of the Girl Scouts of America, Sylvia has done a lot to improve existing programs. She’s a staunch supporter of implementing STEM programs to spark the girls’ curiosity. She believed that there was a way to make the learning experience fun and relevant. They’ve even released new badges reflecting the latest programs. Needless to say, Sylvia is very progressive and optimistic that it will improve in the future. How can their positive impact be measured? What is the evidence that they are successful in their pursuit of excellence? The Girl Scouts Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are granted to girls who have developed potentially world-changing projects with promising long-term positive effects in their respective communities. We hope you have learned how these institutions play a crucial part in improving the work cycle. It's not just about Thin Mints and Samoas. The bottom line is that empowering women will radically change the workforce AND the world. The DIY HR Handbook Wouldn’t you love to get your hands on Laurie’s no-holds-barred, honest DIY HR Handbook for employees and pros alike? Download it for free! Sylvia Acevedo Website Girl Scouts of America LinkedIn Twitter Path to the Stars

The Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) has got a collective case of the vapors over their discovery of a “covert campaign to recruit girls into programs run by the Boy Scouts.”  How dare the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) even consider allowing girls in the BSA! Does someone have to towel to wipe up the irony that drips from the brows of the conspiracy theorists who man the helm of the Left-listing GSUSA ship? Read more……