Troop Leader Experience: A Podcast ab...
The first ever podcast of its kind: interviews with GS volunteers across the country & even the world, conversations with goal-getter girls, and panel discussions & debates about all the latest news & information regarding all things Girl Scouts. (This podcast is not affiliated with or sponsored by GSUSA; it is completely volunteer and girl driven.)
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Movement
Have you ever heard of Girl Scouts referred to as a "movement?" What the heck does that mean? Today on Phraseology Friday, we are making that a little bit clearer!
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Interview with co-leaders Kim K. and Jennifer S...
This was a really fun one! Today I got to talk to two co-leaders together about their experience with Girl Scouts both growing up as well as leading a Daisy troop together. Jennifer and Kim have been Daisy leaders for 6 years - you read that right......
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HATE Girl Scout Journeys? This one's for you! (...
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...
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Interview with Girl Scout Troop Leader Alison A...
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...
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Should I Address the Current Anti-Racism Moveme...
Buckle up because I've got another potentially unpopular episode for ya today! We're taking a break from COVID-19/Social Distancing/Virtual Girl Scouting discussions to talk about the current events, protests, and anti-racism movement happening...
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Socially Distant Girl Scouting (Part 1)
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G.I.R.L. 2020
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...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Troop Trip Forms, Trip...
Why is there so much paperwork in Girl Scouts? When do you have to fill out this travel form anyway? Here's some great rules of thumb!
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Sign & Girl...
You PROBABLY already know the Girl Scout sign, but do you know the Girl Scout Handshake? Learn all about it on today's Girl Scouts Phraseology episode!
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Week, Girl ...
Today on Girl Scouts Phraseology, we are talking about GIRL SCOUT WEEK which includes Girl Scout Sabbath & Girl Scout Shabbat. Do you celebrate Girl Scout Sabbath or Girl Scout Shabbat at your place of worship? Tell us all about it and...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Birthday
Today's Phraseology is all about the GIRL SCOUT BIRTHDAY, a special day Girl Scouts celebrate every year to recognize the day that Girl Scouts was born back in 1912!
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Founder's Day!
Today on Girl Scouts Phraseology, we are talking all about FOUNDER'S DAY. This is one of the handful of special holidays Girl Scouts celebrate every year, in honor of our Founder, Juliette Gordon Low!
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Early Bird, Spring Reg...
COMING SOON TO A COUNCIL NEAR YOU... Spring Registration / Early Registration / Early Bird Registration / a million other things, whatever you want to call it! What is it? When does it take place? Why should we care? + Why it's EXTRA...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Delegate
What the heck is a delegate when it comes to Girl Scouts? That's our topic on today's Phraseology!
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Destinations
Today we are dreaming and scheming about what the world will look like when we finally get to go back to normal! Despite currently quarantining and socially isolating, there's a whole big wide world out there waiting to be explored! Girl Scouts offers...
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Distance Learning, Social Isolation, & Virtual ...
Today we are covering all things CORONACRAZY related to Girl Scouts. What is the right threshold to start canceling/postponing in-person meetings and events? COVID-19 & Cookie Season! What does this mean for troops and councils across the...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Patrols (& Troop Gover...
Most of the time Phraseology episodes are meant to be quick, bite-sized descriptions of terms and phrases you often hear in Girl Scouting... but as you know by now, sometimes the episodes turn into a more in-depth discussion about a bigger topic!...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Colorguard (& Flag Cer...
Today on Phraseology Friday we are talking about the term "color guard" as it relates to Girl Scouts... whiiiich leads into some details about Flag Ceremonies as a whole. Make Flag Ceremonies Accessible Again! Hopefully this episode will break it all...
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NEW LEADER FAQs!
If you're a brand new leader (or know one, or are trying to recruit one) this is the episode for you! All the basics you need to know about signing up for Girl Scouts! Helpful? Share it!
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: CIT
Today on Phraseology Friday we are talking about the abbreviation CIT... what does it stand for and who is eligible? Learn more on today's episode and stay tuned for more Phraseology every Friday!
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WTD 2020: Is World Thinking Day Cultural Approp...
Here's the first of a few World Thinking Day episodes! WTD 2020 is coming up on February 22! This year's theme is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This is NOT the episode where we cover activities and badge requirements... that's coming up for WTD,...
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IMPORTANT: Behavior Management Tips & Tricks fo...
This episode is near and dear to me! Inspired by a question submitted online by a fellow troop leader, I felt compelled to make a full episode discussing this topic. We ALL get fed up and frustrated when specific girls derail the whole group. How do...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Circle
Why is the tradition of CIRCLES so important in Girl Scouting? Today's Phraseology Friday features a quick discussion about CIRCLE.
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How to plan the ULTIMATE Girl Scout SLEEPOVER
One of my girls' FAVORITE ways to bond with each other is at a SLEEPOVER. They love camping, too, but sleepovers are TOTALLY different! We've done plenty of different activities over the years, but here's a how-to guide to planning the ULTIMATE Girl...
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THE GREAT BIG LIST of Guest Speaker Ideas!
It's 2020... for most of us, it's cookie season! That means we are about halfway through the school year and as if that wasn't draining enough... we are putting so much time and energy and effort into the cookie program. If you're feeling burnt out,...
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