Thank you for stepping up to lead the youngest Girl Scouts DAISY s in an adventure that should be as fun and exciting for the girls as it is for you.

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1 Welcome New Girl Scout Daisy Leaders! Thank you for stepping up to lead the youngest Girl Scouts DAISY s in an adventure that should be as fun and exciting for the girls as it is for you. Together you are embarking on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience where you will help each girl find the leader within herself. With your guidance and mentoring, the girls will develop their full potential, including teamwork and leadership skills to last a lifetime. Girls will learn to work together to set goals, plan and carry out activities, and celebrate their accomplishments. All this while making friendships that can last a lifetime. There are three Keys to Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE): 1. Discover. Girls understand themselves, their values, and their world. 2. Connect. Girls care about, inspire, and team with others. 3. Take Action. Girls act to make the world a better place. And three processes that are at the heart of the GSLE: 1. Girl-led. Girls play an active part in figuring out the what, where, when, how, and why of their activities. 2. Learning by doing. Rather than listening to someone tell them about it, girls get in there and do it! They explore their own questions, gain new skills, share ideas, and take time to reflect. 3. Cooperative learning. Girls work together toward shared goals in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration. All of this will happen because you volunteered to lead the troop. Thank you. We hope this New Daisy Troop packet makes volunteering as simple and easy as possible by providing suggestions and materials for the first four meetings. Again, thank you for sharing your time and talent to meet the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Karen Skole Chief Operating Officer Girl Scouts of California s Central Coast kskole@girlscoutsccc.org PS Check out the council website under the heading What We Do to find out more about the outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The world needs girls. Girls need Girl Scouting. Girl Scouting needs you.

2 NEW DAISY LEADER CHECKLIST Done To Do Task at hand Apply Complete the volunteer application ONLINE Click on Get Involved/New Leader Toolkit - READY, which includes a background check. This is for the Leader, Co-Leaders, and parent volunteers. Become a Member Get Connected Get Trained Get Started Jump into Journeys Register ONLINE at Click on tiny ebiz in upper right hand corner. Make sure to have a troop number and verify it has been activated so that you can register as the 01-TroopLeader. Register all girls, and any parent volunteers (either you or the parents can make this happen). Meet with your local membership staff or area volunteer. Complete online training GS 101 on the GSCCC website. Read Volunteer Essentials on the GSCCC website. Attend a face-to-face training Use the materials in this packet to conduct your first three meetings. This will be your fourth meeting. Go to Click on Get Involved/New Leader Toolkit - SET. Use the Daisy J2J Guide as your fourth meeting. Receive your Daisy Chain Challenge Gift Stay Connected Manage Troop Finances Know Where to Find Additional Program Ideas HAVE FUN After completing the J2J activities* as the fourth meeting, you and your girls will have selected the Daisy Journey you want to explore. You will receive you initial Journey Leader book packet as our gift to you from your Service Unit Manager. Attend monthly meetings with the neighborhood group of GS Troop Leaders (Service Unit). You can network and get ideas and help from other leaders, volunteers and staff in your area. Set Up a Troop Bank Account. Go to Click on Get Involved/New Leader Toolkit - SET. You will need to complete the Bank Account Certificate of Approval, and get Service Unit and Council approval before opening the account. Girl Scout books (available in the Castroville or Ventura GS Shops, or online) o Two additional Journey books o Girls Guide to Girl Scouting Daisy Handbook As you and your Daisy discover the wonderful world of Girl Scouting. *after completion of the J2J, go back to the Jump into Journey webpage, and follow instructions to receive your J2J patch for all girls.

3 Starting your Daisy Garden A Guide to your first 4 Daisy Troop Meetings Meeting 1: Pre - Activity Have name tags for each girl and parent. Ask them to write their name and to feel free to decorate it so that it represents them in any way that they choose. Give parents copies of What Daisies Do and the Daisy Uniform. Materials Needed: Name tags and colors and/or markers, handouts (see packet) Opening - Form circle, introduce promise and then say the promise together. Materials Needed: A copy of the Promise (see packet) Ice Breaker Each girl will say her name and say one thing that they like to do. (This is a nice way to get some ideas for brainstorming later when setting up the calendar for the year, so that you can include some of the activities the girls have already stated that they like to do.) Materials Needed: Paper and pen to record ides; ask a parent to help with this Activities Put out the Daisy Flower Circles and ask the girls to pick one that they like. Help put the girls into order for the Girl Scout Law. Parents may help to read what is on each circle. Then give each girl one coloring page that matches their circle and let them color it, while you are meeting with parents. Materials Needed: Colors, Circles, and Coloring Pages (see packet) Meet with Parents and use this time to discuss and make sure that each girl has registered online and encourage parents to also register. Fill-out the forms you will need for the girls in the troop: Girl Annual Permission Form, Girl Release Form, Health History Record, Medication Permission Form if needed, Troop Volunteer checklist and Expectations for Girls and Adults. ( involved/new Leader Toolkit/Pages/New Leader Tool Kit SET.aspx.or you may find them in your New Leader Packet that you received in your Face to Face Meeting) This may also be a good time to discuss troop dues, as the troop will already have costs for the supplies and snacks for today s first meeting. Materials Needed: Copies of Forms

4 Meeting 1 con t: Bring the Girls together, have them share their pictures, and then collect them as you will be using them the following meeting. Snack something easy and healthy like apple slices (Ask parent to bring snack for next troop meeting) Materials Needed: Apples, knife, cutting board (a parent can do this for you), napkins Clean-up - Invite the girls to help clean and leave the space better than when they arrived. Make it a game by telling them that they are birds, cleaning out the garbage that has fallen into their flower garden. (possibly a parent can make a recycle container for the following week) Wrap-up - Get in Friendship circle, sing Make New Friends and do the friendship squeeze. Have parents sign girls out. Invite them to next activity Friendship circle A circle formed by Girl Scouts standing and clasping hands (before they reach for each other's hands, girls cross their right hand over their left). The circle represents the unbroken chain of friendship among Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world. Friendship squeeze A hand squeeze that travels around a friendship circle from one person to another after someone starts it. Make New Friends Make new friends but keep the old One is silver and the other is gold A circle is round It has no end That s how long I want to be your friend (Feel free to contact your Service Unit or Membership Manager for help if you do not know this song and activity, you can also find the song on the internet)

5 Starting your Daisy Garden A Guide to your first 4 Daisy Troop Meetings Meeting 2: Pre- Activity Have girls decorate a promise hand (Have each girl trace her hand, each finger represents one part of the promise) Materials Needed: Colors and/or markers, paper Opening - Form circle, introduce promise and then say the promise together. Materials Needed: Promise Hand Ice Breaker Each girl will say her name and say one thing that they like about another girl in the group. It could be something she is wearing, a characteristic, whatever the Daisy chooses. Materials Needed: None Activities Hand out the Daisy Flower pictures in order, you do not have to give the picture to the girl that colored it, and help the girls to say that part of the law. The girls can then take turns telling about the picture they colored and whoever has it should hold it up high for all to see. Materials Needed: Pictures from last week. Teach the girls the movements for each part of the law Materials Needed: Copies of Law with Movements (see packet) Human Knot The girls form a circle. Each girl reaches her one hand into the middle of the circle and holds a random hand. Once everyone has a hand in the circle they reach their other hand into the middle and get a hand. Without letting go of the hands try to untie the knot to make a circle. By having girls go under arms or over arms the knot will come untied. This game takes lots of team work and patience. Materials Needed: None

6 Meeting 2 con t: Snack: Clean-up - Invite the girls to help clean and leave the space better than when they arrived. (Separate recycle and garbage if possible) Wrap-up - Get in circle, sing the I am a Girl Scout and do the friendship squeeze. Have parents sign girls out. Invite them to next activity. I am a Girl Scout (I m a little Teapot tune) I m a little Daisy dressed in blue I am a Girl Scout, you are too When I go to meetings I sing and shout I love being a Daisy Girl Scout (Feel free to contact your Service Unit or Membership Manager for help if you do not know this song and activity, you can also find the song on internet)

7 Starting your Daisy Garden A Guide to your first 4 Daisy Troop Meetings Meeting 3: Pre- Activity Have girls draw a picture of their selves Materials Needed: Colors and/or markers, and paper Opening - Form circle, introduce promise and then say the promise together. Materials Needed: Copy of the promise if needed (see packet) Ice Breaker Balloon Volleyball: Have the girls sit in a circle and then throw in a balloon that they will try to keep in the air and not let it hit the ground as they hit it to one another. Materials Needed: 1 balloon Activities Do the Girl Scout Law using the movements introduced to the girls last week. Materials Needed: Copy of Law with Movements (see packet) Bunny Copters See packet Materials Needed: Paper copter mold pre-cut (ask a parent to bring this ready for the meeting), paperclips (see packet) Discover Kaper Charts Kaper Charts are a grid system, wheel, or table showing the job assigned to each girl or group of girls for any given project. It is useful for meetings, campouts, and special events. Brainstorm with the girls what jobs the can help with during the troop meeting and how they can take turns doing the different jobs. Jobs may include: passing out materials, greeting girls as they arrive, picking up materials, leading the promise, leading the law, helping with the snack, take attendance, etc. Materials Needed: Place to write ideas and marker. (Ask a parent to make the Kaper based on the girl s ideas for the following week)

8 Meeting 3 con t: Snack: Clean-up - Invite the girls to help clean and leave the space better than when they arrived. (Separate recycle and garbage if possible) Wrap-up - Get in circle, sing Make New Friends, I am a Girl Scout and do the friendship squeeze. Have parents sign girls out. Invite them to next activity.

9 Starting your Daisy Garden A Guide to your first 4 Daisy Troop Meetings Meeting 4: Jump Into Journeys Now that you have worked through 3 meetings, it s your turn to set-up your meeting. Use the Jump Into Journey Guide as the base for your meeting. ( involved/new Leader Toolkit/Pages/New Leader Tool Kit SET.aspx By the end of your troop meeting, your Daisies will have chosen their journey and you will be ready to go to your Service Unit and ask for the Journey that they have decided to do. Look over the enclosed materials for further FAQ s that will be useful for you as your troop becomes a part of the GSCCC Daisy Chain. Pre- Activity Materials Needed: Opening Materials Needed: Ice Breaker Materials Needed: Activities Materials Needed: Snack: Clean-up - Invite the girls to help clean and leave the space better than when they arrived. (Separate recycle and garbage if possible) Wrap-up Merritt Street Castroville, CA (800) girlscoutsccc.org

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13 Meetings 1-4 The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and, responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout

14 Reuniones 1-4 La Promesa de Girl Scouts Por mi honor, yo tratare: De server a Dios y a mi patria, Ayudar a las personas en todo momento, Y vivir conforme a la Ley de Girl Scouts La Ley de Girl Scouts Yo me esforzare por: Ser honrada y justa, cordial y servicial, considerada y compasiva, valiente y fuerte, y responsable de lo que digo y hago, Y por respetarme a mi misma y a los demás respetar la autoridad, usar los recursos de manera prudente, hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, y ser hermana de cada una de las Girl Scouts

15 I m Daisy. I represent all parts of the Girl Scout Law! forgirls.girlscouts.org 2012 Girl Scouts of the USA. All rights reserved. Not for commercial use.

16 I m Lupe the Lupine. I m honest and fair!

17 I m Sunny the Sunflower. I m friendly and helpful!

18 I m Zinni the Zinnia. I m considerate and caring!

19 I m Tula the Tulip. I m courageous and strong!

20 I m Mari the Marigold. I m responsible for what I say and do!

21 I m Gloria the Morning Glory. I respect myself and others!

22 I m Gerri the Geranium. I respect authority!

23 I m Clover. I use resources wisely!

24 I m Rosie the Rose. I want to make the world a better place!

25 I m Vi the Violet. I m a sister to every Girl Scout!

26 MEETING 2 I will do my best to be... GIRL SCOUT LAW WITH MOVEMENTS Honest and fair Friendly and helpful hands) Considerate and caring Courageous and strong (hold palms out) (pretend you are shaking (hug yourself) (muscle arms up) Responsible for what I say and do (give the Girl Scout Sign) And to... Respect myself and others Respect authority Use resources wisely Make the world a better place (right thumb to self and then right hand out, palm up as though presenting something) (salute) (rub fingertips like $$$$ while moving arms back and forth in front of you) (sweep arms in front of self and up to shoulder level) And, be a sister to every girl scout (arms around shoulders of girls in circle)

27 Welcome to Girl Scouts BUNNY COPTERS Meeting 3 Provided Needed from Home Optional Bunny copter blanks (2) Scissors Markers Paperclips (5-6) 1 or more curious girls Crayons 1 or more inquisitive adults Colored Pencils DO IT! Cut down to arrow (one square ) on the top of the bunny copter blank Fold one square toward you, the other away from you (like a helicopter) Attach one paper clip to the base (and color the copter if you like) Toss into the air a few times THINK ABOUT IT! What did you notice about how your bunny copter flew? What would you like to change about your bunny copter? How will you change it? Do you need any other supplies (more paper clips, scissors, etc.)? CHANGE IT UP! Do it again THINK AGAIN AND REPEAT! What happened? What did you discover? Why do you think it happened? NOTES: Typical changes include cutting the ears down farther and adding more paperclips. Congratulations, you did it! You had FUN the Girl Scout way! Girls, do you want to do more and have more fun the GIRL SCOUT way? Adults, while she was playing this fun science activity, your girl was also developing leadership skills, critical thinking, planning and an investigative spirit that will last her a lifetime. For More Information Contact: Girl Scouts of California s Central Coast

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29 Girl Scout Glossary Annual meeting Yearly meeting a local GS council holds to elect its board of directors and conduct other business essential to Girl Scouting in its geographic area Awards - See Insignia Basic outdoor skills - Skills learned by girls to prepare them for outdoor activities. Birthplace The Savannah, Georgia, birthplace and childhood home of Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA. It is now a historic house museum and GS troop program Bridging activities Activities preparing troop/group members for the next GS grade-level or transition into the use of different grade-level resources. The bridging troop/group frequently does an activity from the GS resources used by girls in the upcoming grade-level and completes a project or does an activity with them. After the troop/group has had a taste of what lies ahead for them in Girl Scouts, it holds a ceremony to mark the transition. Bridging ceremony Ceremony that celebrates the transition from one grade-level in Girl Scouting into the next Girl Scout Brownie Ring Circle formed by members of a GS Brownie troop/group for discussing troop business and planning activities. Buddy system A safety practice that groups two or three girls together to keep watch over each other in an activity (for example, swimming, hiking). The system places girls of equal ability in the same grouping. Counselor-in-Training (CIT) This award is for girls that mentor younger girls in a camp setting and build skills toward becoming a camp counselor. The steps to earning this award are outlined in The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Court of Awards - Ceremony where girls receive awards for their achievements Court of Honor A troop/group decision-making and planning body that represents all the members and is made up of GS patrol leaders and troop/group officers and leaders. Daisy - The nickname of Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low. Day camping Camping by the day or camping within a 12-hour program day. Girls from different groups sign up as individuals and go through the camping experience in temporary groups (units). The girls and unit staff plan and carry out activities. Day camping is council-sponsored (the camps require council approval to operate), and the council provides the staff, facilities and site. Destinations GS activities that fall into one of five different categories international, outdoor, science, people, or getaways. All destinations events provide an opportunity for individual members to broaden their perspectives and give Girl Scouting an enhanced visibility

30 Diversity The state of being different or diverse. When used to describe people and population groups, diversity encompasses such factors as age, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, and religion, as well as education, professional background, and marital and parental status. Diversity indicates variety but is not synonymous with pluralism, which is a process or system of actions. The term should not be used to identify people of color. When referring to a specific group, use its racial, ethnic, or cultural name instead. Dunk bag Mesh cloth bag with a drawstring, used to sterilize and hang dry eating utensils when washing dishes. Earned grade-level awards Insignia from Girl Scout grade-level books. Earned by completing requirements or by demonstrating understanding of a concept. Included in this category are such awards as Girl Scout grade-level badges, the Girl Scout Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. Emergency procedures Basic plans, established in advance, stating what to do in an emergency. At the troop/group level, girls and adults formulate the plans orally as well as in writing and post them in a highly visible location. Equivalent training/certification Replacement course contents for a particular skill, including all elements required by a nationally recognized certifying body for it Ethnicity A sense of being different from other groups because of cultural tradition, ancestry, national origin, history, or religion Excursion Group trip away from a day or resident base camp, which extends not longer than two days and one night and has a particular point of interest as its destination. The group and its leader plan and carry out the trip. Extended trip Trip lasting more than three nights (may require a health examination as well as a health history, local Girl Scout council approval, and additional insurance coverage). First-aider An adult who has taken local Girl Scout council-approved first-aid training from a nationally recognized organization Fly-up ceremony Event at which a GS Brownie receives her Brownie Wings and becomes a GS Junior. Friendship circle A circle formed by Girl Scouts standing and clasping hands (before they reach for each other's hands, girls cross their right hand over their left). The circle represents the unbroken chain of friendship among Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world. Friendship squeeze Hand squeeze that travels around a friendship circle from one person to another Fund-raising Techniques used in a public appeal for contributions to fund the program and activities of the organization. Fund-raising, which often relates to short-term needs, is only part of a fund development plan. In Girl Scouting, Fund-raising is the responsibility of adults.

31 Girl Guide Term used to identify girls and adults who are members of the Girl Guiding Movement in many countries. Agnes Baden-Powell, sister of the Boy Scouts' founder, Lord Baden-Powell, started the first Girl Guide troops in England. Girl Scouting 101 (GS101) Online training that provides new leaders and adult volunteers with an overview of the Girl Scout organization and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). Completing GS101, as well as reading Volunteer Essentials, (see Volunteer Essentials) are the most basic trainings adults are required to complete before leading a troop. Girl Scout Birthday The official birthday of Girl Scouting, March 12, celebrated during Girl Scout Week, marks the first meeting of a Girl Scout troop held in Girl Scout camping Experience that provides a creative, educational opportunity for group living in the outdoors. Its purpose is to use the Girl Scout program, trained leadership, and the resources of natural surroundings to contribute to each camper's mental, physical, social, and spiritual growth. Girl Scout council One of Girl Scouts of the USA's local affiliates, with authority over Girl Scouting in a specific section of the country. Or, the council jurisdiction and membership, including all girls and adults the council has registered and its corporate body, nominating committee, and board members, committees and task groups, as well as its employed staff. Also the title of the council corporation's membership body in meetings assembled. In this sense, the council includes delegates elected by geographic areas (or other units), its nominating committee, and its board members, committees, and task groups, as well as other members prescribed in its bylaws. Currently, there are 112 Girl Scout Councils in the USA. Girl Scout Gold Award The highest award in Girl Scouting. This award recognizes the leadership, efforts, and impact girls have had on their communities. Girl Scout handshake Formal way of greeting other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. You shake hands with the left hand and give the Girl Scout sign with your right hand. Girl Scout leader A registered Girl Scout adult and trained volunteer who meets regularly with girls to help them achieve the purposes of Girl Scouting. May also be referred to as an advisor. Girl Scout Leader's Day Day of appreciation for adult volunteers in Girl Scouting held on April 22 every year Girl Scout motto - "Be prepared." Girl Scout Sabbath The Saturday in Girl Scout Week. A time for members to be recognized in their place of worship or to recognize the place of worship as a sponsor of a troop/group. Also an appropriate time for religious recognitions to be awarded to Girl Scouts exploring their own faith.

32 Girl Scout sign Made by raising three fingers of the right hand. This sign stands for the three parts of the Promise. You give the sign when: You say the Girl Scout Promise You are welcomed into Girl Scouting at an investiture ceremony You receive a patch or badge You greet other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides Girl Scout Silver Award - The second highest award in Girl Scouting. Girl Scout slogan - "Do a good turn daily." Girl Scout Sunday The Sunday in Girl Scout Week. A time for members to be recognized in their place of worship or to recognize the place of worship as a sponsor of a troop/group. Also an appropriate time for religious recognitions to be awarded to Girl Scouts exploring their own faith. Girl Scout Trefoil "Trefoil" means three leaves. Each leaf in the traditional or stylized Girl Scout trefoil stands for a part of the Girl Scout Promise. Within the traditional GS trefoil is the American eagle and shield, which are part of the Great Seal of the United States of America. The eagle is a symbol of strength and victory, and the shield on the eagle's breast signifies self-reliance. In his talons, he clutches on his right an olive branch, the symbol of peace, and on his left, a shaft of arrows, the symbol of might. The eagle faces right, which is the position of honor, looking toward the symbol of peace. The eagle and shield within the trefoil signify that Girl Scouts stand ready to serve their country. The stylized GS trefoil, introduced in 1978, symbolizes both the contemporary and continuing commitment to the three-part Promise in its trefoil shape. The three faces stand for the diversity of Girl Scouting and its focus on girls. Girl Scout Week The week containing March 12, the Girl Scout birthday, the anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop meeting in the United States in This observance is celebrated each year, starting with the Sunday on or preceding the 12th. Girl Scouts' Own Girl-planned inspirational ceremonies held in the troop/group or at camp. It is an opportunity for girls to express their feelings about Girl Scouting or a topic of their choosing, such as friendship, being courageous and strong, or nature. Girl Scouts' Own is not a religious service. Grade-levels The grade-levels in Girl Scouting are: Girl Scout Daisy, grades K-1 Girl Scout Brownie, grades 2-3 Girl Scout Junior, grades 4-5 Girl Scout Cadette, grades 6-8 Girl Scout Senior, grades 9-10 Girl Scout Ambassador, grades Health history Updated record of a girl's past and present health status (for example, of allergies, chronic illnesses, and injuries), which her parent/guardian completes for Girl Scouts. The organization requires a health history for participation in physically demanding activities, such as water sports, horseback riding, or skiing. Health history forms are available from local GS councils. Insignia The umbrella term for U.S. Girl Scout earned grade-level awards, religious and other awards, emblems, and participation patches and pins. Girls wear all insignia, except participation patches and pins, on the front of their Girl Scout uniform.

33 Juliette Gordon Low The founder of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States. Also known as Daisy Juliette Low World Friendship Fund A Girl Scouts of the USA-operated fund that supports educational programs, service projects, training, and international travel to foster friendship among girls from the 144 countries of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Kaper chart Grid system, wheel, or table showing the job assigned to each girl or group of girls for any given project. Useful for meetings, camp-outs, and special events Leader-in-Action (LiA) Girl Scout Cadettes have an opportunity to put their skills to work assisting Girl Scout Brownies on their Quest. The steps for Cadettes to earn the LiA are described in the Girl Scout Brownie Adult Guide and online. Earning the LiA award is a requirement for girls who are interested in becoming Program Aides (see Program Aide). Learning Petals Awards earned by Girl Scout Daisies. Each petal is a different color and represents one of the 10 parts of the Girl Scout Law. To earn a petal, a girl shows her troop leader she understands the corresponding part of the Law. Lifetime membership Granted to any person 18 years of age or older or a high school graduate or the equivalent who: Accepts the principals and beliefs as stated in the Preamble of the Girl Scout constitution. Has paid lifetime membership dues of 25 times the annual membership dues (lifetime membership dues of 13 times the annual membership dues shall be offered to any girl who is a registered Girl Scout at the time of her high school graduation or equivalent, and be available to her before the girl's current membership expires). Meets applicable membership standards. National Headquarters The Girl Scout national organization's center of operations. In July 1992, GSUSA moved its national headquarters to 420 Fifth Avenue in New York City. This nucleus for U.S. research and development in Girl Scouting takes up nine floors of a 39-story office condominium building that extends from 37th to 38th Streets. The building houses the organization's national staff. Outdoor education Girl Scout programing outdoors to allow girls to grow in relation to each of the three keys to leadership Participation patches and pins Supplementary insignia received by girls for simply participating in an event or activity. Girls wear participation patches and pins on the back of their Girl Scout uniform. Patrol Small group of girls that plans and carries out activities within the troop/larger group. Patrol system Form of troop government composed of patrols and a Court of Honor. Girl Scout Junior troops often use the patrol system. Policy Established course of action that must be followed. Look for Girl Scout policies in the Blue Book of Basic Documents 2009 and in the accompanying Leader's Digest.

34 President's Volunteer Service Awards An initiative, sponsored by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation and other groups, which recognizes hours of service in the community by groups and individuals at all grade-levels, including adults. Check with your local Girl Scout council or visit the President's Volunteer Service Award Web site for more information. Product sales, council-sponsored Council wide program activities in which troops/groups may sell authorized, tangible products, such as Girl Scout Cookies or calendars Program Aide (PA) The Program Aide experience is the largest teen leadership program for girls in Girl Scouts. Program Aides are role models for younger girls and are inspired to earn their admiration. Through leadership of young Girl Scouts, teens also develop their peer-leadership and teamwork skills. The requirements for earning the Program Aide award are: earn your Leader in Action award for one of the Journey series by helping Brownies earn their Journey awards, complete the Program Aide Core Training, work with younger Girl Scouts over six activity sessions (a session can be a troop meeting, an event such as a cookie rally or badge workshop, or an activity session at a day/resident camp). Quiet sign Raising the right hand over the head to signal for attention and quiet at any Girl Scout gathering. When the hand goes up, mouths go quiet, and everyone joins in giving the quiet sign. Rededication ceremony Reaffirmation of a Girl Scout member's belief in the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Religious and other awards Official awards earned for completing requirements set by religious/other organizations or by Girl Scouts of the USA. These awards are all worn on a similar place on the Girl Scout uniform. Resident camp Local Girl Scout council-sponsored camp where girls attend for a week or more or stay overnight. They live in units and plan programs with a staff of trained counselors. Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC) Contains Girl Scout Program Standards and Guidelines that provide for the health and safety of all girls Service unit team (SU Team) Team of adults that facilitates service to girls through its volunteers in a geographic area. Usually on the team are the SU manager, treasurer, registrar, and cookie chair, as well as grade-level consultants and trainers. Sit-upon - Lightweight pad or mat used when sitting on the floor or ground. Trip camping A camping experience of three or more nights, planned and carried out by a group of experienced girl campers and adult leaders/advisors that travels from one site to another under its own power or by manually operated transportation for example, by bicycle, canoe, horse, or sailboat. Troop/group camping Camping experience of 24 or more consecutive hours, planned and carried out by a Girl Scout troop/group with its leaders/advisors, using a site approved by the local Girl Scout council. Troop/group money-earning Activity planned and carried out by girls to earn money for troop/group expenses.

35 Volunteer Essentials A GSUSA publication, Volunteer Essentials, is the leaders guide to volunteering with Girl Scouts. This national handbook which has been customized for Girl Scouts of California s Central Coast, will guide leaders through everything they need to know as a Girl Scout Volunteer, from taking trips and staying safe, to managing finances and program materials. Reading Volunteer Essentials, as well as completing GS101 (See Girl Scouting 101) are the most basic trainings adults are required to complete before leading a troop. Volunteer-In-Training (VIT) The VIT leadership opportunity is designed to help Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts discover their talents in mentoring and leading younger children, gain the confidence, knowledge and expertise needed to guide younger girls, and prepares them to hold future leadership positions within and outside of Girl Scouting; plus, connect with other teen Girl Scouts from around the council. The steps to earning this award are outlined in The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Wider opportunity - Former name of Girl Scout Destinations World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) An association of Girl Scout and Girl Guide national organizations around the world. WAGGGS serves approximately eight million Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 144 countries. Through Girl Scouts of the USA's membership in WAGGGS, each girl and adult registered as a Girl Scout in the United States becomes part of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout world movement. The World Association's mission is to enable girls and young women to develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world. World Thinking Day (Formerly, Thinking Day) February 22, the birthday of both Lady Baden-Powell, World Chief Guide, and her husband, Lord Baden-Powell, founder of Boy Scouts. First celebrated in 1927, the day was renamed at the 1999 Girl Guide/Girl Scout World Conference. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world use the day to think of each other and exchange greetings, learn about other countries, and give to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.

36 FAQs for Daisy Leaders Investiture Ceremony - welcomes new members, girls or adults, into the Girl Scout family for the first time. Girls receive their Girl Scout, Girl Scout Brownie, or Girl Scout Daisy pin at this time. Tips for Holding Ceremonies 1. Devote sufficient time to planning the ceremony. Good ceremonies have a clear purpose and enrich the meaning and mood of the ceremony. 2. Use Journey adult guides and The Girl s Guide to Girl Scouting to help girls plan their ceremonies. 3. Take safety precautions when using candles or fires, or when the girls construct bridges or platforms. Refer to Volunteer Essentials and the Safety Activity Checkpoints (available through your council) for specific advice. 4. Add personal elements to traditional ceremonies. Use favorite poems, songs, stories, and sayings, or have the girls write something new. 5. Consider the role of colors and symbols that the girls might use in their ceremony. 6. Follow flag etiquette when the girls hold flag ceremonies. New Leader Toolkit for Daisys link Training List 1. Complete online training GS 101 on the GSCCC website. 2. Read Volunteer Essentials on the GSCCC website. 3. Attend a face-to-face training 4. Beyond Meeting Courses (optional) All About Journey Courses - Available as a face to face course Level 1 First Aid and CPR available as a face to face course Stepping Out Training available as a home-study course or as a face to face course Beginning Troop Camping available as a face to face course Advanced Outdoor Skills available as a face to face course Event Planning available as a face to face course Leaderama available only as a face to face course in each hub Having trouble registering? Contact mramirez@girlscoutsccc.org Shop Locations and Hours Castroville: Merritt Street, Castroville, CA Ventura: 801 S. Victoria, Ste. 202, Ventura, CA Open Tue/Thurs 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Wed to 6 p.m.