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Here at Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, we are committed to providing our volunteers an ongoing adult enrichment program. Learning and developing new skills and insights are all part of the Girl Scout program, and not just for girls! Lead On is one of many resources that are available to you—the volunteer.

Lead On is full of great information for you to use while planning your year. It also provides insight and a better understanding of the organization and our mission. Please take time to read this great resource and contact us if you have any questions.

The Volunteer Services Team

Girl Scout Leadership ExperienceGirl Scout Leadership Experience................................. 5

Outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience ................................ 5

Journeys ............................................................................ 6

Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting ........................................... 6

Girl Scout Ladder of Leadership .................................... 7

Three Great Journeys ..................................................... 8

Flexible Ways to Participate ........................................ 10

Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards ........................................ 10

Enhancing your Journey! ............................................. 12

Registering for Events and Activities ......................... 15

10 Essential Elements .................................................... 16

Volunteer Toolkit ............................................................ 17

Parents as Partners ....................................................... 18

Money & SafetyGirl Scout Safety Guidelines ........................................ 19

Money Facts ................................................................... 20

Financial Assistance ..................................................... 20

Wider Opportunity Funding .......................................... 21

Troop Money-Earning Guidelines ............................... 22

Family Partnership Campaign ...................................... 23

Adult Learning The Ins and Outs of Adult Learning Opportunities ....................................... 25

Required For Trips and Camping ................................. 27

Enrichment Trainings .................................................... 27

Waterfront Trainings ..................................................... 27

Advanced Courses......................................................... 27

Nuts ‘n Bolts.................................................................... 28

Adult Awards .................................................................. 29

Leaderee.......................................................................... 30

Got Questions? Get Answers ....................................... 30

ExtrasProduct Sales ................................................................. 31

Fall Sale Program: Be Active! Dive In! ...................... 31

Cookie Sale Program: What Can a Girl Do? Lead the Change! ..................... 31

Summer Camping Opportunities ................................. 32

Trips and Travel.............................................................. 33

Girl Scout Basic Accident Insurance ......................... 33

Renting a Vehicle ........................................................... 34

International Travel ....................................................... 34

Visit Your Council Shop ................................................. 35

Additional Ways to Stay Connected ........................... 35

Girl Scout Voices Survey .............................................. 36

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Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613

919.782.3021 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.782.2083

DIRECTIONSFrom I-40 East – Merge onto I-540 toward RDU Airport. Take the Highway 70 East exit. Follow Highway 70 East, four miles east of I-540. Turn left onto Pinecrest Road, take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.

From I-40 West – Take I-440 Outer Beltline to Glenwood Avenue, Highway 70 West. Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue/Highway 70 and travel west for four miles. Turn right onto Pinecrest Road; take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.

From US 64/US 264 East – Take I-540 west toward RDU Airport. Take the Highway 70 East exit. Follow 70 East, four miles east of I-540. Turn left onto Pinecrest Road, take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.

From I-95 and US 70 East – Take I-40 West and merge onto I-440 Outer Beltline to Glenwood Avenue/Highway 70 West. Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue, Highway 70 and travel west for four miles. Turn right onto Pinecrest Road; take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.

Fayetteville Service Center Eutaw Village Plaza, 894 Elm Street, Suites B & C

Fayetteville, NC 28303

910.437.9900 or 800.284.4475; Fax 877.699.9389

DIRECTIONSFrom I-40 East – Merge onto I-95 South. Travel south to exit 52B for NC 24 toward Fayetteville. Merge onto NC-24 West. Continue 4.4 miles and turn right onto Bragg Boulevard. In approximately 2.5miles, turn right onto Elm Street. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C. From NC-87 – Travel southwest to Spring Lake. At Spring Lake take NC 24/Fort Bragg Blvd. Take Bragg Blvd. to Elm Street. Turn left into Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C. From NC 210 – Travel south to Spring Lake. At Spring Lake take NC 24/Fort Bragg Blvd. Take Bragg Blvd. to Elm Street. Turn left into Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C. From I-95 South –Take Exit 46 toward Fayetteville and merge onto NC-87 North. Continue onto US-401 Business North. Take the NC 24/ Fort Bragg Blvd. ext. Turn left onto Bragg Blvd. Turn right onto Elm Street. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C.

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Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Facilities

Goldsboro Service Center108 E. Lockhaven Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534

919.734.6231 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.734.9038

DIRECTIONSFrom Highway 70 East Bypass – Take the Wayne Memorial Hospital exit and go north past Wendy’s to the stoplight. Take a right on Lockhaven Drive (Walgreens is on the corner). The service center is the second building on the right; look for the Girl Scout sign. From I-40 West – Take exit 355 (117 North to Faison); take 117 North to Goldsboro. Follow signs to US 70 East. This will put you on the bypass that goes around Goldsboro. Take the Wayne Memorial Hospital exit and go north past Wendy’s to the stoplight. Take a right on Lockhaven Drive (Walgreens is on the corner). The service center is the second building on the right; look for the Girl Scout sign. From US 70 West – Take the Wayne Memorial Hospital exit. At the light, turn right. Go north past Wendy’s to the stoplight. Take a right on Lockhaven Drive (Walgreens is on the corner). The service center is the second building on the right; look for the Girl Scout sign.

Wilmington Service Center2250 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403

910.202.9197 or 800.284.4475; Fax 877.699.9389

DIRECTIONSFrom Raleigh – Take I-40 East to Wilmington. I-40E becomes US-117 S/NC-132/N College Rd when entering town. In approximately 5 miles turn slight right onto Shipyard Blvd. /US 117. Go about 2 miles; the service center is in a building complex on the left side of the road, but has to be accessed via a U-turn. Just after Independence Blvd. and then Commons Drive, make a U-turn to 2250 Shipyard Blvd. Service Center is first office building to the right- 2250 Shipyard, Suite 3; just to the right of the rotunda shaped part of the building. From Jacksonville – Take US 17 S to Wilmington about 38 miles. Take the I40/Wilmington/Benson exit. Merge onto I-40 E via the ramp on the left toward Wilmington. I-40E becomes US-117 S/NC-132/N College Rd. when entering town. In approximately 5 miles turn slight right onto Shipyard Blvd. /US 117. Go about 2 miles; the service center is in a building complex on the left side of the road, but has to be accessed via a U-turn. Just after Independence Blvd. and then Commons Drive, make a U-turn to 2250 Shipyard Blvd. Service Center is first office building to the right- 2250 Shipyard, Suite 3; just to the right of the rotunda shaped part of the building. From Fayetteville – Take NC HWY 87 E/NC-87 for about 30 miles. Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Hwy E/US 76E/US -74 E/NC 87. Continue to follow US 76 E for about 18 miles. Take US-421 S toward Carolina Beach /Kure Beach. Turn left onto US 117 N/Shipyard Blvd. 2250 Shipyard, Suite 3 is about 1 mile up on the right; just to the right of the rotunda shaped part of the building. From Goldsboro – Take Hwy 117 S (continue to follow 117 Bypass S.) to I-40. Take the ramp to the left to merge onto I-40. After about 65 miles, I-40E becomes US-117 S/NC-132/N College Rd. when entering town. In approximately 5 miles turn slight right onto Shipyard Blvd. /US 117. Go about 2 miles; the service center is in a building complex on the left side of the road, but has to be accessed via a U-turn. Just after Independence Blvd and then Commons Drive, make a U-turn to 2250 Shipyard Blvd. Service Center is first office building to the right- 2250 Shipyard, Suite 3; just to the right of the rotunda shaped part of the building.

Council Service Centers & ShopsA. Raleigh Service Center & ShopB. Fayetteville Service Center & ShopC. Goldsboro Service Center & ShopD. Wilmington Service Center & Shop

For shop hours or to shop online any time, please visit our website at www.nccoastalpines.org.

Camps1. Camp Graham2. Camp Hardee3. Camp Mary Atkinson4. Camp Mu-Sha-Ni

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Counties/Membership Director Telephone Numbers

Beaufort County ..................................252.320.2562Bladen County .....................................910.778.9091Brunswick County ..............................800.284.4475Carteret County ...................................252.342.0868Chatham County ..................................919.545.6204Columbus County ................................910.739.0744Craven County .....................................252.342.0868Cumberland 33 ....................................910.778.9086Cumberland 35 .....................................910.778.9086Cumberland 36 .....................................910.778.9090Duplin County.......................................919.252.8892Durham County ....................................919.599.7007Edgecombe County .............................252.883.5632Franklin County ....................................919.496.5511Granville County ..................................919.496.5511Greene County .....................................252.560.5860Halifax County......................................252.320.2562Harnett County.....................................910.692.6156Hoke County .........................................910.778.9090Johnston County .................................919.989.6030Jones County .......................................910.385.8309Lee County............................................919.545.6204Lenoir County .......................................252.560.5860Martin County ......................................252.320.2562Moore County ......................................910.692.6156Nash County.........................................252.883.5632

New Hanover County .........................910.202.9202Northampton County ..........................252.320.2562Onslow County.....................................910.385.8309Orange County .....................................919.497.6382Pamlico County....................................252.342.0868Pender County .....................................800.284.4475Person County .....................................919.497.6382Pitt County ............................................252.717.6527Richmond County ................................910.997.4040Robeson County ..................................910.739.0744Sampson County .................................910.778.9091Scotland County ..................................910.997.4040Vance County.......................................252.428.8103Wake 13 ................................................919.889.9094Wake 14 ................................................919.889.9094Wake 15 ................................................919.889.3946Wake 16 ................................................919.889.3946Wake 18 ................................................919.889.1874Wake 19 ................................................919.889.6951Wake 20 ................................................919.889.1874Wake 22 ................................................919.889.3946Wake 23 ................................................919.889.6951Warren County ....................................252.438.8103Wayne County .....................................919.252.8892Wilson County......................................252.560.5860

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MissionGirl Scouting builds girls ofcourage, confidence, and character,who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Girl Scout Leadership Experience...............5

Outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience ..............5

Journeys ..........................................................6

Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting .........................6

Girl Scout Ladder of Leadership ..................7

Three Great Journeys ...................................8

Flexible Ways to Participate ......................10

Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards ......................10

Enhancing your Journey! ...........................12

Registering for Events and Activities ...................................15

10 Essential Elements ..................................16

Volunteer Toolkit ..........................................17

Parents as Partners .....................................18

GSLE


Girl Scouts has always been a leadership-driven organiza-tion for girls and adults alike. That rich history is reflected in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), which engages girls in discovering self, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place.

In order to build a nationally consistent Girl Scout program, the National Program Portfolio includes two primary resources that help girls build leadership skills: The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and the National Leadership Journeys. Earning awards and recognitions complement these program resources and are an integral part of Girl Scouting.

The National Program Portfolio ensures that all Girl Scouts are sharing a powerful, national experience—girls together changing the world.

So, what do you need to know about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience? The GSLE is…

Girls engaged in activities that promote the Girl Scout identified Keys to Leadership:

• Discovering who they are and their values, and using their knowledge and skills to explore the world

• Connecting with others locally and globally• Taking Action to make the world a better place;

Through the three Girl Scout Processes:• Girls lead in determining what, where, when, why, and

how they’ll structure activities• Girls learn by doing and reflect to deepen understand-

ing of concepts and skills• Through cooperative learning, girls share what they

know and learn with each other in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation;

Using the three Journey series:• It’s Your World – Change It!• It’s Your Planet – Love it!• It’s Your Story – Tell It!

Outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience

You may be wondering: How will I know if girls are having an effective leadership experience and are benefiting from the activities in the Leadership Journeys and Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting? Each activity is tied to a specific GSLE outcome (listed below). Checking the outcomes is like noting road signs on a trip—the signs that let you know you are getting closer to your destination. Similarly, seeing the age-appropriate signs during Girl Scout activities lets you know that girls are achieving the intended outcomes.

Discover Outcomes• Girls develop a strong sense of self• Girls develop positive values• Girls gain practical life skills – girls practice

healthy living• Girls seek challenges in the world• Girls develop critical thinking

Connect Outcomes• Girls develop healthy relationships• Girls promote cooperation and team building• Girls can resolve conflicts• Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world• Girls feel connected to their communities, locally

and globally

Take Action Outcomes• Girls can identify community needs• Girls are resourceful problem solvers• Girls advocate for themselves and others, locally

and globally• Girls educate and inspire others to act• Girls feel empowered to make a difference in the world

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The Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be

honest and fair,friendly and helpful,considerate and caring,courageous and strong, andresponsible for what I say and do,and torespect myself and others,respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place, andbe a sister to every Girl Scout.

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Mission

The Girl Scout PromiseOn 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.

GSLE

Journeys

Today’s girls want to do more than follow a set of instructions. They want to reflect, make choices, take action, and determine their own paths. Journeys are the exciting, flexible foundation for yearlong activities that girls help plan in collaboration with adult volunteers.

• Journeys are the core of all leadership experiences and program opportunities for girls.

• Journeys build on independent topics and can be used in any order.

• They provide an exploration of all Three Keys to Leadership: Discover, Connect, and Take Action.

• The Journey awards are the only awards that specifically engage girls in these three keys.

• They tie directly to the 15 national outcomes and include facilitators’ guides with great suggestions for how adults can inspire girls. The Journey awards are important for girls to earn because they represent much more than the accomplishment of a new skill; they represent a girl’s exploration and discovery of her leadership skills.

Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting binders are available for each of our six grade levels. They are age-level appropriate for girls and include a girl’s handbook, badge-earning activities, and more—all in one place. The guides are designed to complement the Journeys with activities that build specific skills for which girls earn badges.

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How the National Girl Scout Program Portfolio Works

Handboook SectionMy Girl Scouts SectionAwards SectionLegacy Badge: Topic Areas

• Artist • The Girl Scout Way • Citizen • Cook • First Aid • Athlete • Naturalist

Financial Literacy Badges Girls can earn a different Financial Literacy Badge each year. (Daisies earn Financial Literacy “leaves.”)Cookie Business Badges Girls can earn a different Cookie Business Badge each year. (Daisies earn Cookie Business “leaves.”)Make Your Own Badge

PLUSMy Promise, My Faith PinJourney Summit Pin

For Designated Levels • P.A., CIT, VIT • Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting National Leadership Journeys

It’s Your World–Change it!

It’s Your Planet–Love it!

It’s Your Story– Tell it!

“Leadership Awards” for Girls

Skill Building Badge Sets

• Brownies through Seniors will all have their own specific Badge in each of these topic areas.• Initial Badge Sets–More can be added based on major funders or great ideas from girls or the field.

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Girls choose a set to add into their Girl’s Guide and enjoy along their Journey

Skill-Building Badge Set: Topic Areas • Performance • Healthy Living • Digital Arts • Storytelling • Science & Technology

Skill-Building Badge Set: Topic Areas • Outdoors • Practical Life Skills • Do It Yourself • Craft • Investigation

Skill-Building Badge Set: Topic Areas • Animals • Manners • Adventure • Creative Play • Innovation

Girls on a Brownie Quest to find the Three Keys to Leadership!

Girls explore their place in the

wide world in A World of Girls

Girls use the “power of one”the “power of the team,”

and the “power of community”to be Agents of Change.

In aMAZE!, girls lead themselvesand others through the

twists and turns of relationships.

Put the ME

in MEdia

In Your Voice, Your World, girls raise their voice

to advocate for issues they care about.

In GET MOVING!, girls bring energy

solutions to theirlives and the world.

Become a leader in clearing the air

in Breathe!

Use MISSION: SISTERHOOD!

to better yourself and

the world.

In Justice, girls create their own equation for a just world.

Move dreams forward in

BLISS

Learn to protect Earth’s treasures in Between Earth and Sky.

Take the leadin saving

Earth’s water in WOW!

Wonders of Water

Care for animals and themselves

in 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers

for Animals!

It’s Your World— Change It!

It’s Your Story— Tell It!

It’s Your Planet— Love It!

Help leadership blossom in Welcome to the

Daisy Flower Garden

In GIRLtopia, girls lead the world closer to

their vision for it.

Take Action to benefit Earth in Sow What?

As girls take National Leadership Journeys and earn their awards, they’re climbing a ladder that lets them be a leader

in their own life and in the world! See what you’ve accomplished, and what’s in store.

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Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden

Girl Scout Daisies meet Amazing Daisy and the Flower Friends to explore the fun and curiosity of making things grow. The result is a storybook world of

flowers and little girls who, together, do great things. Daisies especially enjoy meeting the colorful, global characters of the Flower Friends, who teach them to live the Girl Scout Law.

Brownie Quest

What are the most important keys for a Girl Scout to own? This quest answers that question in a very special way. It has Girl Scout Brownies

traveling along two colorful trails—one they can enjoy on their own and one they explore with their Girl Scout group. Along the Quest, Brownies meet three new friends and a bright and shining elf in a Brownie story meant to inspire their own take-action projects.

Agent of Change

A fashion-savvy spider named Dez shows Juniors how they can combine their own power into team power and use it to spark community power.

When Juniors learn how the “power of one,” “power of team,” and “power of community” work together, they not only make their own communities better but make an impact around the globe.

Between Earth and Sky

Daisies join the Flower Friends for a cross- country trip in their special flower-powered car. As the Flower Friends travel the country living the

values of the Girl Scout Law, Daisies join them in exploring the natural world, learning what’s local, and why that’s important. Along the way, Daisies gain an understanding of what it takes to protect the environment.

WOW! Wonders of Water

Brownies join the Brownie Friends and Brownie Elf as they en-joy some wonder-filled adventures. As they dive in, the Brownies try out new ways of working

as a team, learn about the water cycle, and enjoy making their own rainbows. As Brownies learn how precious water is, they can pledge to protect it and team up to advocate for water conservation.

Get Moving!

This Journey invites Juniors to engage their minds and hearts as they explore the many forms, uses, and misuses of energy. GET MOVING! is filled with energizing

stuff to make and do. GET MOVING! challenges girls to safeguard Earth’s precious energy resources by using their ability to energize themselves and others, and their ability to investigate and innovate.

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals!

As Daisies enjoy a fictional story about the Flower Friends, they learn just how much they can care for animals and for themselves—and

just how confident that makes them feel.

A World of Girls

Brownies have fun learning that stories contain clues and that they can use those clues to better the world. A flip book, A World of Girls devotes

one side to fictional stories that take the Brownie girl characters to diverse places in the world. The other side has real-life Brownies exploring their world closer to home. Brownies enjoy a fun and challenging Girl Scout experience that strengthens their confidence and gives them a chance to better the world.

aMUSE

In aMUSE, Juniors gain an understanding of just how limitless their potential can be as they fuse storytelling with the many roles—real and creative—that the

world offers. They’ll have fun trying on roles and learning about people and the power of real-life action and leadership.

Three Great Journeys

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Brownies

Juniors

aMAZE!

Life is a maze of relationships and this Journey has Cadettes maneuvering through all its twists and turns to find true friendships, plenty of confidence,

and maybe even peace. Girls can make “peacemaker kits,” learn about bullying behavior, and complete a take-action project that thrives on these relationship skills.

Your Voice Your World – The Power of Advocacy

How often have you seen something that really needed to be changed and wondered, “Why isn’t someone doing something about that?” This Journey

gives Girl Scout Ambassadors a way to be that someone—an advocate with the power to start the first flutter of real and lasting change. While creating their own “butterfly effect,” they’ll learn to network, plan, and speak up for what they believe.

BREATHE

Air is everywhere in BREATHE. As Cadettes explore the air, they’ll learn to assess air quality inside and out as they gain an aerial view of everything

from cigarette smoking to noise to deforestation. Along the way, they’ll try scientific experiments and meet professionals who are working for Earth’s air. Above all, BREATHE inspires Cadettes to be leaders.

JUSTICE

Justice—for Earth and all its inhabitants. Ambassadors realize that maybe justice needs a brand-new equation—their equation. By “doing the math,”

deciphering how decisions get made, and exploring how to use scientific evidence, Ambassadors create and then present their own unique equation for what justice asks of us. Along the way, Ambassadors network and gather ideas for college and careers.

MEdia

Cadettes put the “me” in MEdia as this Journey encourages them to explore the great, big multimedia world around them and then remake media to better match

the reality they know. Along the way, Cadettes become aware of the value of media, its limitations and effects, and the power they have to lead and inspire others.

BLISS: Live It! Give It!

In BLISS: Live It! Give It!, Ambassadors dream big, now and for the future, and assist others in dreaming big, too. They explore their values, strengths, and passions

as a way to open doors to wonderful, new adventures. Designed as a flip book, Bliss: Live It! inspires girls to pursue their dreams while Bliss: Give It! encourages girls to assist others in pursuing theirs.

Three Great Journeys

Cadettes

Seniors

Ambassadors

GIRLtopia

Girl Scout Seniors know the world is not ideal. This Journey is their chance to imagine a perfect world—for girls. Seniors are invited to create their vision in

any medium they choose. Then they’ll take action to make their vision a reality. Leaders, after all, are visionaries! As Seniors learn to define the ideal environment, they learn a lot about their own values, attitudes, actions, and leadership.

SOW WHAT?

In Sow What?, Seniors get to ponder land use around the world and get down to the science and roots of complex and global food issues. Girls plan and conduct a local food

forage to scope out their “food print” choices. Using what they learn, girls consider their “leader prints” as they decide who and what they can cultivate en route to a take-action project that positively impacts their food network.

MISSION: SISTERHOOD

In MISSION: SISTERHOOD, Seniors harness the magic of stories. They widen their networks and ignite the energy of sisterhood to create real

change in the world. As Seniors expand their friendship borders, they boost their own confidence and make the most of their leadership skills.

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Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards

The Golden Eagle of Merit, the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1916 to 1919, marked the beginning of a long tradition of using prestigious awards to recognize girls who make a difference in their communities and in their own lives. In 1980 Girl Scouts introduced the Girl Scout Gold Award (for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors) as its highest honor, along with the Girl Scout Silver Award (for Girl Scout Cadettes). Based on requests from Girl Scout Juniors, the Girl Scout Bronze Award was introduced in 2001. Today these three awards are the highest of the Girl Scout experience.

• The Girl Scout Bronze Award is a leadership adventure for more than half a million Girl Scout Juniors across the country and around the world. Imagine what a girl can accomplish when she teams up with others and uses her special skills and interests to take action and make a difference in the world!

• The Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn—gives a girl the chance to show that she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community. Earning this award puts a Girl Scout Cadette among an exceptional group of girls who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world.

Flexible Ways to Participate

Everyone can participate in Girl Scouting in the ways they want. Girls can choose any one, all, or some of the options—camp, events, series, troop, travel, and virtual*— within a single membership year. And, as a volunteer, you too have the option of partnering with girls throughout a membership year or committing to an opportunity for only a few weeks or months. Based on independent research and extensive surveys with thousands of council staff members from around the country, we have a good sense of which options will interest girls, based on their grade levels. *Note that virtual is still in development.

• The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador can earn. A girl earning the Girl Scout Gold Award will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities both locally and globally. The Girl Scout Gold Award follows the Standards of Excellence and challenges a girl to develop herself as a leader, achieve the Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes, and make a mark on her community that creates a lasting impact on the lives of others. For more information, visit the Council website or email [email protected].

Want to Learn More About the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards?

If so, council-sponsored award workshops are a great starting point for girls, leaders, and project advisors. Participants will learn about the process, requirements, timelines, and paperwork involved in striving for these prestigious awards in Girl Scouting. Check out the Council website event calendar or GO! Magazine.

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GIRL SCOUTBRONZE AWARD®

Girls must be in 4th or 5th grade and aregistered Girl Scout Junior

• Complete a Junior Journey• Be part of a troop or group where

girls take the lead• Take action on a community issue the

troop or group cares about• Help and guidance provided by

troop/group volunteer• Suggested hours included in the girl,

adult, and council material• *Council approval needed for any

money earning• Suggested hours: 20

Group Take Action Project focuses onsomething the girls care about that theywould like to improve within their Girl Scout or local community.

Puts the Promise and Law into action.

After the project is complete, girlsdevelop an understanding ofsustainability by talking together abouthow solutions can be lasting.

After the project is complete, girlsdevelop an understanding of the widerworld by talking together about howothers may experience the sameproblem that their project helpedresolve.

Troop/Group Volunteer

• Junior Journey• Bronze Award guidelines on the

GS-NCCP website• Adult guide on the GS-NCCP website

GIRL SCOUTSILVER AWARD®

Girls must be in 6th, 7th, or 8th gradeand a registered Girl Scout Cadette

• Complete a Cadette Journey• Work as an individual or in a small

group where girls take the lead• Take action on a community issue

that the girls care about (outside ofGirl Scouting)

• Help and guidance provided bytroop/group volunteer

• Suggested hours included in the girl,adult, and council material

• *Council approval needed for anymoney earning

• Suggested hours: 50

Individual or group Take Action Projectthat makes the local neighborhood orcommunity better. (Cannot be done inGirl Scout Community.)


Girls demonstrate an understanding ofsustainability in the project plan andimplementation.

Girls connect with new friends outsideof their immediate community, learnhow others have solved similarproblems, and determine if the ideas ofothers can help with their plan.


• Cadette Journey• Silver Award guidelines on the

GS-NCCP website• Adult guide on the GS-NCCP website• Council learning opportunities

GIRL SCOUTGOLD AWARD®

Girls must be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12thgrade and a registered Girl Scout Senioror Ambassador

• Complete two Journeys (Senior orAmbassador) or earn the SilverAward and complete one Senior orAmbassador Journey

• Individually girl led; girl selects andrecruits Project Advisor

• Take action on a community issue the girl cares about (outside of Girl Scouting)

• Help and guidance provided byProject Advisor




Individual Take Action Project thatmakes a lasting difference in the localcommunity, region, or beyond.(Cannot be done in Girl ScoutCommunity.)


Take Action Project includes provisionsto ensure sustainability.

Girls identify national and/or global linksto their selected issue. They learn fromothers and develop a plan to share theresults of their project beyond the localcommunity.

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Enhancing your Journey!

At Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, we know that girls today want to stay connected, be involved and take side trips on their Girl Scout Journey. We strive to offer council-sponsored events to supplement the pathways, but we don’t stop there. We also offer a wide variety of patch programs, troop resources, and special opportunities that volunteers can take advantage of to supplement the programs they lead with girls.

Girl Scout Women of Achievement STEM Podcast SeriesGirls of all ages can view this podcast series on the council Vimeo channel at: http://bit.ly/STEMPodCast. Hear from women professionals in the science, engineering, technology, and mathematics fields—an emergency room doctor, an executive at IBM, a patent holder from IBM, the founder of an engineering firm, and the founder of a Web production company. The podcast series also includes two new podcasts where we meet two unique women profes-sionals from Cisco Systems. All of these successful women will share with girls what it takes to work in a STEM field and what can be done now to lay the foundation for a successful career. Dedicate a troop meeting to checking out the podcasts and learning from the experts!

Girl Scout Honor CorpsDoes your Girl Scout troop have what it takes to be in the spotlight? Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines needs girls to promote Girl Scouting throughout our 41 counties. We need girls to participate in publicity events, perform in parades, give flag ceremonies, usher for special events, and many other things.

We don’t usually have much notice for these events. We often need Girl Scout troops or girls from specific areas very quickly. If your Girl Scout troop would like to participate as a member of the Girl Scout Honor Corps, please email [email protected] for more information on how to get involved!

Patch Programs Patch programs are a great way to explore a wide variety of topics—and to earn a patch while doing it! Below is a list of current resources. Find one you are interested in? Great! Visit the council website at www.nccoastalpines.org for a list of the patches below. Simply click on the patch program, and find your guide to completing the program! Patches for each program are available in the council shops unless otherwise noted. For more information please contact the program director at 800.284.4475 ext. 3335.

American Patriotism (Brownie – Ambassador) Girls will learn more about our national flag, our country’s freedom, and why we should be proud to be Americans.

Amphibian Reptiles (All Girl Scouts) This fun and active patch program will help Girl Scouts learn about amphibians and reptiles including how the environment affects them.

Bones Savvy (Brownie – Ambassador) Strong bones are a necessity for a long, healthy lifestyle. This patch program teaches girls how to care for their bones and prevent injuries in the future.

Circle of Friends/Focus on Ability (All Girl Scouts) In Girl Scouting, a circle is a meaningful shape. By completing this patch program, girls will not only learn more about disability awareness, but will learn how to build a “circle of friends” around a girl or adult with a disability.

Commitment to Caring (Brownie – Ambassador) This program was developed in partnership with the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association. It provides girls the opportunity to establish positive relationships with residents of nursing homes in their community.

Different Shoe Day (All Girl Scouts) Different Shoe Day in February provides many activities that girls of all ages can use to learn about and appreciate cultural diversity, including wearing two different shoes to school or to play. Other activities are: holding a cultural game day, making a cultural collage, holding an international dinner, having a show and tell, or learning different dances from around the world. Troops should receive these program materials in January.

Exploring North Carolina/Know Your Coast (Brownie – Ambassador) This patch program is designed to increase girls’ knowledge of our state, its history, and its resources. It offers a variety of fun activities and travel opportunities across the state.

Hand-in-Hand Helping Others (All) This patch program is designed to help Girl Scouts become more aware of the United Way and its meaning and importance to our communities.

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Home Grown in North Carolina (All Girl Scouts) Girls will learn about locally grown products in North Carolina by gaining a greater awareness of how the North Carolina Department of Agriculture works, including the county and state fair system. This program is fun and exciting, as girls are encouraged to participate by going to local fairs and eating locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Hurricane Preparedness (Daisy – Junior) This patch program teaches girls who live along our coast how to prepare for a hurricane. It includes talking to a meteorologist and tracking a storm.

Make Every Dance Step Count (All Girl Scouts) Have fun and get energized as your troop grooves through the world of dance! This patch program kit will introduce your troop to dance from around the world. Learn about moves to help keep your body fit, flexible, and in shape. Contact Council to reserve a kit for use with your group.

Make Every Step Count (Junior – Ambassador) Get your troop on track to fight childhood obesity through this fun, easy-to-follow patch program. Each participant will need a pedometer to wear that will count their steps. The program includes 10 weeks of activities to use in your troop meetings and for the girls to take home to complete with their families. Contact Council to reserve a kit for use with your group.

North Carolina Renaissance Faire (All Girl Scouts) Through this patch program, girls gain a deeper understanding of the Renaissance period through research, literature, and first-person interpretation. Through these activities, and perhaps even visiting the annual North Carolina Renaissance Faire, Girl Scouts will not only have fun but also experience a taste of the past.

North Carolina Zoo (Brownie – Ambassador) After completing specific prerequisites, your troop can make reservations and purchase reduced-rate tickets from the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, where you can complete the final requirements on site. Patches are available for purchase at the zoo’s gift shop.

Sea Turtles (Brownie) This fun, patch program teaches girls about the sea turtles on our coast. Girls will learn about the habitat and homes of the turtles and ways to keep our beaches clean for the turtles.

Think Pink: Breast Health Awareness (All Girl Scouts) This program promotes health awareness among girls and young women. Girls will learn about the importance of breast health by participating in activities, completing service projects, and researching topics related to breast health awareness.

Ready to Make Your Own Badge?

We’ll help you do it!

How to help girls get there:First encourage girls to think about what they want to learn more about. What would be awesome to do? What would your troop love to learn about?

Do your girls want to rock climb? Write a jingle? Make a rocket? Next, girls need to write 5 steps that they will need to take in order to learn the skills that will help them become an expert on the topic. Once they’ve done that, they’ll design a badge that’s all their own. There’ll be nothing else like it—and that’s pretty cool.

Then, girls will be able to display their badge proudly, on their sash or vest. Don’t forget, girls can share their “Learn and Earn” stories by customizing and printing a certificate. Girls can then share their new knowledge with friends inside and outside of the troop!

Do your girls have too many ideas to choose from? Good news! Girls can create a Make Your Own Badge once a year.

Religious RecognitionsThe religious award programs provide opportunities for girls to reinforce the values they have learned in Girl Scouting, fulfill their promise “to serve God,” and explore their own faith. Current programs were developed and are adminis-tered by the religious groups themselves. Girls can also earn the national Girl Scout religious recognition, the “My Promise, My Faith” pin, that allows girls the opportunity to explore their own faith within the context of the Girl Scout Law. All of the awards are recognized as official insignia and, as such, may be worn on the Girl Scout uniform. For more information:

1) Come to a religious awards workshop (open to girls, troop leaders, and parents). See C.O.R.E. for registration information. Other opportunities to learn more will be held throughout the year.

2) Go to the P.R.A.Y. organization’s website, www.praypub.org, to see the current options available for each denomination/faith.

3) Contact the program director at 800.284.4475 ext. 3306.

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The My Promise, My Faith pin invites girls in all grade levels to experience a faith journey through exploration of the Girl Scout Law and teachings from their faith. Girls can earn this national pin each year.

Steps to earn the pin:

1. Choose one line from the Girl Scout Law. Find a story, song, or poem from your faith with the same ideas. Talk with your family or friends about what that line of the Law and the story, song, or poem have in common.

2. Find a woman in your own or another faith community. Ask her how she tries to use that line of the Law in her life.

3. Gather three inspirational quotes by women that fit with that line of the Girl Scout Law. Put them where you can see them every day!

4. Make something to remind you of what you’ve learned. It might be a drawing, painting, or poster. You could also make up a story or a skit.

5. Keep the connection strong. Find out if your faith community offers a recognition program for Girl Scouts. Talk with your friends, family, or a group in your faith community about what you’ve learned about your faith and Girl Scouting. Ask them to help you live the Law and your faith. Maybe you can show them what you made or perform your skit!

Adult volunteers from faith organizations can partner with girls by:

• Linking the national pin into their faith’s religious recognitions

• Guiding girls through their personal faith journey

• Helping girls strengthen their understanding of their faith

Special Opportunities for Teen Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors have a plethora of special opportunities for leadership and growth. Here are samplings of unique learning experiences just for teen girls. Additional information on these opportunities can be found in the GO! Magazine for teen Girl Scouts.

Check out our interactive events calendar at www.nccoastalpines.org. Find council and community happenings, adult training opportunities, and grade-specific events. We’ll see you soon!

NC Girl Scout Page ProgramFor girls ages 15–18, this unique and exciting opportunity allows girls to learn about our state’s government while serving as pages in the North Carolina Governor’s Office or the North Carolina General Assembly during Girl Scout Week, March 9-14, 2015. Applications are available through the council website or the Raleigh Service Center and are due to the program director by December 1, 2014.

it2 Advisory TeamThe it2 Girl Advisory Team (Inspire Today. Inspire Tomorrow.) gives girls in our council a voice. Girls attend it2 meetings, give input on Girl Scouting including teen program opportu-nities and girl issues at large, provide input on council events and publications, represent Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines at meetings, conferences, etc., and have fun while doing it! Please contact the Program Department at 800.284.4475 ext. ext. 3342 for more information or if you are interested in volunteering as an advisor.

Leader in Action (LiA)The Leader in Action (LiA) Award allows Girl Scout Cadettes a chance to show off their leadership skills as they assist Girl Scout Brownies along on a special quest! Girl Scout Cadettes can actively assist during meetings, planning, and preparation for activities in which their sister Girl Scouts will participate. By earning the LiA Award, Girl Scout Cadettes will have the tools ready to move through their leadership journey and become a Program Aide! The program department is happy to work with you, providing insight and suggestions on ideas for your LiA award. Contact the program director at 800.284.4475 ext. 3342 for more information and support.

Program AidesProgram Aides have the opportunity to work directly with younger girls in day camp or in troop, group, or other event settings. An adult volunteer or staff member supervises the girls as they develop leadership skills. In order to serve as Program Aides, Girl Scouts must attend Program Aide Core Training and have completed the sixth grade. (Current sixth graders may participate in Program Aide Core Training beginning in March.) Girls can also take Program Aide Specialty Trainings to learn more games, songs, crafts, and science; sharpen their teaching skills; and discover how to adapt learning experiences to varying grade levels. The Leader in Action (LiA) Award is a prerequisite for Program Aide Core Training, and Program Aide Core Training is a prerequisite for Program Aide Specialty Training.

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Registering for Events and Activities

As a troop leader, you can take detours on your journey and supplement your troop programming by attending council-sponsored events and activities. In order to participate in council-sponsored events and activities, ensure that all girls in your troop are registered for the current program year.

Registration for council-sponsored events, activities, resident and day camp, and training for adult volunteers is simple on the Council Online Registration System (C.O.R.E). Parents/caregivers have access to register their girls through their own C.O.R.E. account as well!:

1. Click on Activities and use the filter on left to find a list of activities—or simply put the name in the search box and click search.

2. Add the event to your cart and check out.

You can save or print the receipt for your records, or you can access a copy through My Orders on the My Account page. You will also receive an automated confirmation of the purchase. Please ensure that the email addresses are up-to-date on your C.O.R.E account so that we can easily contact you for updates or information about your upcoming events.

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10 Essential Elements

As a troop leader, you can use the 10 Essential Elements to partner with girls and their families, whether your troop meets for a few months or over the course of a year.

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Volunteer Toolkit—NEW this year!

The Volunteer Toolkit is an online resource center that resides on the council website specially designed just for you! You will have access to two years of programming plans that will incorporate the It’s Your Planet – Love it! and It’s Your Story – Tell It! Journeys as well as badge work including many legacy badges. The Volunteer Toolkit will be released in phases.

Here is a sneak peak of the Volunteer Toolkit!

Leaders to see their troop member information as well as parent/caregiver contact information, allowing them to send reminders of upcoming meetings as well as send summaries of past meetings!

Phase OneThe Volunteer Toolkit will include full year plans that lay out preconfigured curriculum for the entire troop year for both It’s Your Planet – Love it! and It’s Your Story – Tell It! Journeys. Activities within the plan are customizable so you can adjust the length of time based on your troop needs! Meeting plans, which can be printed or emailed for future reference, also give a list of materials needed for the activities to assist with preparation and helps with easy delegation of shopping lists—what a great way to involve parents in the meetings!

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• Plan something special for parents/caregivers and girls in the beginning of the troop year such as an investiture ceremony (a gathering in which new members, girls or adults, are welcomed into the Girl Scout family) or “get-acquainted potluck” to discuss the troop program plans for the year.

• Call the parents/caregivers of new girls in your troop to introduce yourself and let them know you are glad to have their daughter in Girl Scouts.

• Publish troop newsletters or an event calendar to help keep parents/caregivers informed. Have the girls write a newsletter for the parents, troop, and sponsor. It can include future plans, ongoing works, successful meetings or events, and news of important upcoming activities. Parents/caregivers should have a basic understanding of Girl Scouting and the exciting things you are doing!

• Conduct periodic parent/caregiver meetings to review troop activities and discuss upcoming activities—such as upcoming troop trips, product sales, or projects. Three parent meetings per year can work well. A fall meeting could cover plans through winter, a winter

Parents as Partners

Guidance and expertise from parents can make a girl’s experience even more valuable and memorable. Involvement from parents will help ensure that girls have the richest experience possible. In turn, girls will explore their strengths and powers to create an impact on their community. Below are some ideas on how to conduct the first parent meeting for your troop.

meeting could cover the second half of the year, and a spring meeting could be an opportunity to encourage parents to take advantage of summer activities like day and resident camp.

• Invite parents/caregivers to special ceremonies or other troop activities that would be appropriate—such as performances or skill demonstrations. Help parents/caregivers anticipate the next grade level with their daughters by involving them in the bridging steps.

• Give parents/caregivers sufficient notice when you ask them to do something for the troop. Repeated last-minute requests for drivers, speakers, or materials alienate parents and create a sense of disorganization.

• Encourage parents/caregivers to reach out to other adults who could share their particular skills and knowledge to promote the leadership experience for girls.

• Give a pat on the back and a thank you note from the girls to parents/caregivers who contribute a great deal of time and energy into troop activities.

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Girl Scout Safety Guidelines

You, the parents and caregivers of the girls in your troop, and the girls themselves share the responsibility for staying safe, both physically and emotionally. All Girl Scout volunteers must agree to follow these guidelines at all times:

• Safety Activity Checkpoints - Follow instructions outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints for staying safe while participating in activities. These can be found on our website at www.nccoastalpines.org

• Proper adult supervision of girls - At least two unrelated, approved adult volunteers must be present at all times, plus additional adult volunteers, depend-ing on the size, age, and ability of the group. One lead volunteer in every troop must be female.

• Get parent/caregiver permission - When an activity takes place that is outside the normal time and place.

• Report abuse - Physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuses, such as sexual advances, improper touching, and sexual activity of any kind with girl members are forbidden.

• Be prepared for emergencies - Work with girls and adults to establish and practice procedures for emergencies related to weather, fire, lost girls or adults, and site security. Always keep handy a first-aid kit, girl health histories, and contact information for girls’ families.

• Travel safely - When transporting girls, every driver must be an approved adult volunteer, have a good driving record, a valid license, and a registered and insured vehicle. Insist that everyone is in a legal seat and wears her seat belt at all times.

• Ensure safe overnight outings - Prepare girls to be away from home by involving them in planning, so they know what to expect. Avoid having men sleep in the same space as girls and women. During family or parent-daughter overnights, one family unit may sleep in the same sleeping quarters in program areas. When parents are staffing events, daughters should remain in quarters with other girls rather than in staff areas.

• Role-model the right behavior - Never use illegal drugs. Don’t consume alcohol, smoke, or use foul language in the presence of girls. Do not carry ammunition or firearms.

• Create an emotionally safe space - Adults are respon-sible for making Girl Scouting a place where girls are as safe emotionally as they are physically. Protect the emotional safety of girls by creating a team agreement and coaching girls to honor it. Agreements typically encourage behaviors like respecting a diversity of

feelings and opinions; resolving conflicts constructively; and avoiding physical and verbal bullying, clique behavior, and discrimination.

• Ensure that no girl is treated differently - Girl Scouts welcomes all members, regardless of race, ethnicity, background, disability, family structure, religious beliefs, or socioeconomic status. When scheduling, helping plan, and carrying out activities, carefully consider the needs of all girls involved, including school schedules, family needs, financial constraints, religious holidays, and the accessibility of appropriate transportation and meeting places.

• Promote online safety - Instruct girls never to put their full names or contact information online, engage in virtual conversation with strangers, or arrange in-person meetings with online contacts.

• Keep girls safe during money-earning - During Girl Scout product sales, you are responsible for the safety of girls, money, and products. When representing Girl Scouts, girls cannot participate in money-earning activities that represent partisan politics or that are not Girl Scout–approved product sales and efforts.

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Money Facts

Financing your troop program activities is a very important aspect to running a successful troop as well as a way to teach girls financial literacy. Financial guidelines have been developed to help you carry out your responsibilities in managing the girls’ money while helping them plan and conduct activities that are appropriate for their age, capabilities, and financial resources. Opportunities to fund your troop activities include: girl troop dues, the annual cookie sale program, the fall sale program, and troop initiated money-earning projects.

The Girl Scouting experience can help girls learn to manage money wisely, understand its value and develop habits of thrift, honesty, and self-reliance. As you consider troop finances from the standpoint of the girl, remember to:

• Help girls realize that some troop activities cost money while others do not; talk with them about costs in relation to plans.

• Be aware of the economic situation of the girls’ families in order to set dues and costs at an amount everyone can afford.

• Help girls learn how to handle money through banking, shopping, and record keeping.

• Work with girls to plan how to earn money to cover the costs of their plans.

• If you have questions, please discuss them with your service unit treasurer or membership director.

Banking Reminders1. Read and understand the Troop Finance and Banking

Guidelines (available on the council website).

2. Update your bank signature card as authorized signers change.

3. Communicate or provide troop financial reports to girls and their parents or caregivers at least quarterly.

4. Troops must prepare and submit a financial report annually. Financial reports should cover the period from May 1 to April 30, and are due no later than May 31 to the Finance Department at [email protected]

Product Sales Programs: All Girl Scout members are encouraged to participate in Council-sponsored product sales programs. These programs are designed to build 5 skills including: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics, as well as provide significant funding for Girl Scout activities. (see page 31 for detailed information)

• Fall Product Sale: The Fall Sale Program allows troops to sell magazines, candy and nuts to family and friends as a troop fundraiser.

• Cookie Sale Program: Girl Scout cookies are sold annually from January through March. The council has established guidelines and procedures for the program and provides volunteers with learning opportunities about these procedures each year. (See Volunteer Essentials for more information on the Cookie Sale Program.)

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts who would otherwise be unable to attend individual program events and camps. Should you have any questions concerning financial assistance, contact the council help desk at 800.284.4475 or [email protected]

Financial Assistance for Council-Sponsored Events:This assistance is for girls and adults requesting financial assistance for council-sponsored events. For this assistance, you must register for the event by mail or through C.O.R.E. (Council Online Registration Entry). Requests are due at the time of registration. You will be notified of the status of your registration and financial assistance request via email.

If registering online via C.O.R.E:

• Follow the event registration process found on page 15.

• Complete the online financial assistance form found on the Program Activities and Events page of C.O.R.E.

• Registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

• If assistance has been awarded, a credit will be applied back to the credit card used to place the order.

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If registering by mail, please mail the following items to the Raleigh Service Center:

• Individual financial assistance request form (PG310).

• Event registration and roster form (TP710 or TP711).

• Event deposit ($5 per person per event or one-third of the event fee, whichever is greater).

• Receipt of registration and financial assistance requests do not guarantee your placement in the event.

Wider Opportunity Funding

A Wider Opportunity is an event, trip, or project that goes beyond the ordinary troop or Girl Scout program. It is an educational and growth experience for the girls involved. Only registered girls and adults should participate in a Wider Opportunity, and all safety guidelines must be followed.

Financial assistance is available from the Wider Opportunity Fund to all registered girls and adults in Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. It is available for a range of activities including:

• Council, statewide, national, international, or Girl Scouts of the USA destinations

• Troop or group trips

• Area or service unit events (must attach flier to request)

• Council-sponsored events

Troop trips, group trips, and area or service unit events must be granted Wider Opportunity Status by the Wider Opportunity Fund Committee before financial assistance requests will be considered for the event. The committee recognizes the importance of troop family-oriented trips; however, this type of trip is not considered a Wider Opportunity for girls.

Troop Wider Opportunity Grants: This assistance supports the given trip rather than any individual’s financial status and need. The trip must receive Wider Opportunity Status before funds can be granted. Applicants must participate in the Cookie Sale Program for that year and demonstrate a need for assistance. The basic guideline for such grants is $5 per participant for Girl Scout Daisies, $10 per participant for Girl Scout Brownies, $15 per participant for Girl Scout Juniors, and $20 per participant for teen Girl Scouts. Assistance will only be given for the number of adult participants needed to ensure required girl/adult ratios.

Individual Wider Opportunity Grants: This confidential financial assistance is based on personal information establishing the applicant’s need. The basic guideline is up

to one-third of the cost of the event fee and transportation. Before an individual’s request can be processed, the event or trip must first be granted Wider Opportunity Status. If the entire troop has a need for financial assistance, please use the troop request form and/or consider making adjustments to the trip to make it more affordable for all participants. Applicants must participate in the Cookie Sale Program for that year and demonstrate a need for assis-tance. For international trips, an Intent to Travel Outside the Continental U.S. form is required. This form outlines the total trip cost per individual, as well as specifies the percentage of financial contribution from both the individual and the troop. Wider Opportunity Grants should never be factored into the financial contributions toward any trip.

Applying for Wider Opportunity Status or Financial Assistance

1. Complete the correct form. Use the Wider Opportunity Trip Status and Financial Assistance Application for troop requests and the Individual Financial Assistance Application for individual requests. The forms can be found online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

2. Make sure all information is complete, including appropriate signatures. Incomplete forms will not be reviewed by the committee.

3. Submit all appropriate attachments. For troop requests, the following attachments are required:

• Copy of approved Permission Application for – Camping – Swimming/Boating Program – Trips – Overnight Activities (TP103) signed by the service unit manager and/or membership director

• List of participants—girls with grade level, and adults

• Detailed itinerary of the trip, including how it connects to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience

• For an international trip, please include the approved Intent to Travel Outside the Continental U.S. form

4. Mail the completed forms to the Raleigh Service Center by the due date. If an application arrives after the due date, it will be held until the next Wider Opportunity Fund Committee meeting, if applicable.

5. Applicants will receive notice of the committee action by email approximately two weeks after the committee meeting.

Wider Opportunity Due DatesApplications for Wider Opportunity status and funding are due on the first of every month. It is recommended to submit an application for Wider Opportunity three to six months in advance of the trip date.

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Troop Money-Earning Guidelines

“Money-earning activities” refer primarily to service or events carried out by girls and adults to provide additional funding for specific Girl Scout activities. Troops or groups wishing to conduct money-earning projects in addition to council-sponsored product sales must:

• Have participated in or commit to participate in the Cookie Sale Program

• Be approved using the council permission form by a designated council representative

• Not hold the money-earning project during another council fundraising campaign (including United Way, if applicable) or during a council product sale period (dates published annually)

• Must be age-appropriate

• Must be in keeping with the Girl Scout Mission

Neither girl nor adult members may participate in product demonstration parties, raffles, games of chance, or the sale of commercial products. All money-earning projects must also comply with local, state, and federal laws regulating sales by minors, food handling, etc., and may not be conducted on the Internet, with the exception of the Fall Sale and Cookie Sale.

Money-Earning Do’s and Dont’s:

Do• Make sure activities are grade-appropriate and that

they follow the goals and principles of Girl Scout program.

• Decide as a group how to use money earned by the group—individuals cannot earn money for individual use.

• Make sure an adult is present at all times during money-earning activities.

• Follow council guidelines for setting up a group bank account to be overseen by a designated adult volunteer. Involve girls in the oversight, if age appropriate.

• Instruct girls in the appropriate use of the Internet to market products, following GSUSA and national safety guidelines.

Don’t• Conduct any money-earning project without council

approval.

• Participate in games of chance, direct solicitation for cash, or product endorsement.

• Raise money for other organizations or causes. (Girls can decide to donate as a group from their earnings or give service to that organization.)

• Transact sales via the Internet, with the exception of Fall Sale or Cookie Sale.

• Raise or solicit money or participate in walk-a-thons, telethons, or similar activities that raise funds for other organizations. However, troops may choose to donate troop funds to an organization of their choice. Please see Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints for additional details.

Examples of appropriate fund-raising activities:

• Collections/Drives: Cell phones or ink cartridges for refurbishment

• Food/Meal Events: Lunch box (prepared lunch); themed meals, like high tea, Indian meal, Mexican dinner (if girls are earning money for travel, tie the meal to their destination)

• Service(s): Bake sale, service-a-thon (people sponsor a girl doing service, funds go to support trip), babysitting, raking leaves, weeding, walking pets, etc.

Examples of inappropriate fund-raising activities:

• Selling gift cards for other organizations or establishments

• Product demonstration parties

• Raffles, drawings, games of chance

• Direct solicitation of cash

• Sales or endorsement of commercial products

• Door-to-door sales other than council-sponsored products

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Approval Process:

• 4+ weeks in advance - Troops/groups must submit application to the service unit manager or membership director.

o Troop money-earning projects expected to net more than $250 require approval from the membership director.

• Approval must be received, in writing, prior to conducting any money-earning projects.

• 1-4 weeks after project - Troops/groups must complete a Money-Earning Project After Action Report and turn it into the service unit manager or membership director/specialist.

For more information on money-earning activities, guidelines, and to locate the appropriate forms, log onto www.nccoastalpines.org.

Family Partnership Campaign

The Family Partnership Campaign is a way for families of girl and adult Girl Scouts to express their belief in the value of Girl Scouting through their financial support. By making a charitable contribution to our council, you are helping girls in our local communities develop the courage, confidence, and character they need to succeed in life and help make our world a better place.

Why is the Family Partnership Campaign important?

• Funds raised through the Family Partnership Campaign help provide program services to more than 38,000 girl and adult members in our 41-county jurisdiction. Regardless of social, economic, or cultural background, girls are given opportunities to develop courage, confi-dence, and character as a part of the life-changing Girl Scout Movement.

• It costs more than $150 to provide the Girl Scout program to just one girl in a traditional troop setting each year. The costs are even greater for those girls we serve through our outreach efforts.

• As funding from other sources such as the United Way, corporations, and foundations becomes less secure, the Family Partnership Campaign becomes even more critical.

• Investing in the Family Partnership Campaign demonstrates to our donors that the Girl Scout family not only believes in the benefits of the Girl Scout program, but also supports it with financial gifts.

• Gifts to the Family Partnership Campaign enable our council to provide assistance through Wider Opportunity grants, financial aid, and camperships for all girls in need—and more girls than ever are requesting and receiving financial assistance.

Contribute to the Family Partnership Campaign

You can contribute to the Family Partnership Campaign in a number of ways:

1. Through our council website at www.nccoastalpines.org.

2. At one of our four area retail shops—Raleigh, Goldsboro, Wilmington, and Fayetteville—when purchasing Girl Scout materials.

3. Directly through your local Family Partnership Coordinator who has the ability to take your gift via credit card.

4. By mail to:

Family Partnership Campaign Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613

Matching Gifts

Please ask your employer or human resources department if they have a matching gifts program.

Family Partnership Patches

All troops that raise a minimum of $200 will receive Family Partnership patches. All pledges must be paid to qualify.

Leave a Legacy

Please consider including Girl Scouts in your will or estate planning. For more information about leaving a legacy, con-tact the Chief Development Officer at 800.284.4475 ext. 3309.

For more information, contact your membership director, Area Family Partnership Campaign Coordinator, or the Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Development Office at 800.284.4475.

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license to solicit charitable contributions are available from the Department of the Secretary of State, the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 888.830.4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Your support is deeply appreciated.

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Required For Trips and Camping ...............27

Enrichment Trainings ..................................27

Waterfront Trainings ...................................27

Advanced Courses.......................................27

Nuts ‘n Bolts..................................................28

Adult Awards ................................................29

Leaderee........................................................30

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The Ins and Outs of Adult Learning Opportunities

With us, the fun (and learning) never stops!

Adult learning opportunities are a very important component of the volunteer development system and support you in becoming knowledgeable and comfortable with the Girl Scout program. Multiple learning opportunities are provided to expand your knowledge base within the organization and to gain new skills and experiences. We want you to feel confident executing the responsibilities of your position and providing a meaningful experience for the girls.

Looking for a volunteer training list? You’ve got it!

As your go-to resource for all things Girl Scouts, we’ve outlined the required and recommended trainings to keep the good times rolling.

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Course Title What is Covered Who Needs It When

Volunteer Essentials

This 60-minute course is offered in person through local service unit and membership areas across the council.

Essential information for volunteers who work with girls including council structure, council and national policies, safety, Girl Scout grade levels, managing troop finances and more!

This course is required for all volunteers with the exception of short-term volunteers or those volunteers only serving in the role of first aider, troop chaperone/driver or outdoor skills trained adult to meet Safety Activity Check Points.

Before meeting or working with girls.

Online Volunteer Essentials

Coming this Fall!

This online module is offered as an additional option to completing your Volunteer Essentials training.

Essential information for volunteers who work with girls including council structure, council and national policies, safety, Girl Scout grade levels, managing troop finances and more!

This course is required (as an alternative to face to face training) for all volunteers with the exception of short-term volunteers or those volunteers only serving in the role of first aider, troop chaperone/driver or outdoor skills trained adult to meet Safety Activity Check Points.

Before meeting or working with girls.

Girl Scouting 101

This 45-minute GSUSA course is offered online. Call Volunteer Services staff if you do not have internet access at 800.284.4475 ext. 2223

Includes fundamentals of Girl Scouting – the Promise and Law, Girl Scout Mission and history, an introduction to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and an overview of the National Program Portfolio.

This course is recommended for all volunteers and provides enrichment material to supplement Volunteer Essentials.

At any time during your volunteer appointment.

Grade Level 1.5 hours offered through face to face training courses.

Grade level specific information about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and utilizing the National Program Portfolio. Choose from Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior or Ambassador courses.

This course is recommended for volunteers who would like tools and resources that specifically pertain to each Girl Scout grade level in a classroom setting.

At any time during your volunteer appointment.

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Course Title What is Covered Who Needs It When

Adult/Child CPR, AED and First Aid 6 hours

Classroom and blended learning options available.

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to act in an emergency until medical services personnel arrives. Adult and CPR will be practiced in addition to standard first aid skills.

Required of at least one adult volunteer in atten-dance for certain activ-ities per Safety Activity Checkpoints, including overnights and camping trips. **

Prior to overnights and camping trips and any other activity as specified in Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Wilderness First Aid 15 hours

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available.

Registered adults or troop leaders who are planning a trip that may result in the girls being more than 30 minutes out of range for EMS.

Needed for camping, hiking and outdoor activities where EMS response time is more than 30 minutes.

Outdoor Skills Includes session(s) where adults have the opportunity to develop and experience the basic camping skills needed to successfully lead groups camping.

Required of at least one adult volunteer in attendance for overnight camping trips.

Prior to camping trips and any other activity as specified in Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Outdoor Skills Recertification

Outdoor Skills refresher course for recertification to meet the Safety Activity Checkpoints requirements for troop activities.

For the Outdoor Skills trained adult who is 5 years out from the original training or previous recertification.

Prior to camping trips and any other activity as specified in Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Looking for a volunteer training list? You’ve got it!

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** For dates and registration information, please visit our C.O.R.E. (Council Online Registration Entry) site or the events calendar located on our website at www.nccoastalpines.org

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Required For Trips and CampingEach troop is required to have a certified adult who can render First Aid/CPR when on trips. An Outdoor Skills trained adult is also required for camping. American Red Cross First Aid/CPR, American Heart Association First Aid/CPR, and National Safety Council First Aid/CPR certifications are valid for 2 years.

** Note: the following health care providers may also serve as First Aiders for Girl Scout groups: physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, military medic, dentist, or emergency medical tech.

Enrichment TrainingsEnrichment training is a vital part of the development and learning experience of a leader. Our world is changing; therefore, our council provides opportunities for leaders to participate in enrichment training resulting in personal growth and new experiences in their own lives and in the lives of the girls. Registered parents, troop committees, and Girl Scout administrative volunteers are encouraged to take advantage of enrichment training. Examples: Badges and Signs, Songs, Crafts, Ceremonies, Bridging, Games, etc. These vary from county to county.

Advanced Courses

Waterfront TrainingCanoeing, kayaking, rafting, row boating, sailing, tubing, and other water activities require supervision by a minimum of two qualified adults. At least one adult must be certified specific to the boating activities being conducted. Each year the council offers a variety of waterfront training opportunities. Below are descriptions of courses offered.

Lifeguard TrainingThis course trains participants to become certified American Red Cross lifeguards. Lifeguard and C-PRO certifications are valid for two years. Prerequisites are ability to swim 300 yards continuously using freestyle and breaststroke; ability to dive for and retrieve a 10-pound object; ability to tread water for two minutes using only the legs; and ability to exit pool/lake without using steps or ladder.

The purpose of the Waterfront Training is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps, and campgrounds.

Training involves:1) Swimming 550 yards continuously demonstrating breath

control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of

both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles are allowed.

2) Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

3) Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

• Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to breathe. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.

• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

4) Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence.

Small Craft SafetySmall Craft Safety (SCS) training provides safety and emergency skills in crafts such as canoes and kayaks. Prerequisites: all participants must pass a pre-course boat handling skills test in each craft in which they wish to certify and a basic swimming test. Contact Volunteer Services at 800.284.4475 or [email protected] for detailed information on upcoming Small Craft Safety courses and for a list of course options.

Babysitter’s Training InstructorsThis instructor course will certify you to teach youth to become responsible, competent babysitters for younger children by helping them to develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play, and first aid.

American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)This course is a prerequisite to all American Red Cross (ARC) instructor classes. The course includes an overview of the history and organization of the ARC, its standards, models, and policies for training.

NOTE: This is a self-paced study option. Your book will be mailed to you. The book must be read and the exercises and self-study test completed. The book and completed test must be brought to the session where it will be assessed by the instructor.

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American Red Cross First Aid/CPR InstructorThis course will include FIT (see page 27) and has a Babysitter’s Training Instructor option. Prerequisites are a minimum age of 17, CPR certification no more than one year out of date, must pass pre-course skills tests, read basic manual prior to class.

If interested in registering for any of the ARC instructor courses, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at [email protected].

Climb High by Volunteering at the Alpine TowerThe first step to getting involved with the Alpine Tower is to take belay training. Participants will learn how to put on a harness, tie basic belay knots, learn belay techniques, and basic Alpine Tower safety information. Once belay training is completed, you will be invited to belay at various tower events throughout the year.

As a thank you to our volunteer belayers, when you belay an event you will be allowed to bring one girl (age 10 and older) to climb; you also will be invited to bring your family to our special “Family Free Climb Days” throughout the year for a chance to challenge the tower. Note to leaders: Girls ages 14–17 who have completed Program Aide Core Training can choose to earn the Program Aide High Ropes Specialty.

Nuts ‘n Bolts

Registering for a Face-to-Face WorkshopNow that you’ve learned about all the courses and opportunities we have to offer, the next question is— how do I register?

• Registering is easy! Just click on C.O.R.E. at www.nccoastalpines.org and log in, or activate an account at New Online Account if you haven’t already done so.

• Once you have access to your online account, you may then register for a scheduled learning opportunity. If a fee is required, you must pay at that time with a credit or debit card. (For anyone without Internet access, please contact the Volunteer Services at 800.284.4475 ext. 2223.)

• All those who register by the deadline will receive confirmation within one week before the workshop. Read your confirmation carefully. It may contain changes in location and/or time and information about any required items or necessary materials for the course.

Changes or Cancellations• If you must cancel your registration, please email the

council help desk at [email protected] immediately. Some classes have waiting lists, and with notice, we may be able to fill your place in the workshop.

• If a class must be cancelled for reasons beyond our control, you will be notified if you have registered for the class and a full refund will be provided or applied to an upcoming workshop in the same membership year.

Volunteer Learning RecordA wallet-sized Volunteer Learning Record card is available for each volunteer. Each time you complete a workshop, your facilitator will sign the card. These cards are useful for your own personal record or if you are a “Girl Scout on the move” to another council.

Workshop FacilitatorsIn almost all cases, your facilitator is a volunteer just like you. They receive no compensation and give their time to make Girl Scouting an enjoyable and worthwhile experience for you and the girls in your troop.

Want to be a facilitator? If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at [email protected]

Requests for Learning OpportunitiesService unit managers or other administrative volunteers (including learning facilitators) may determine that there is a need for additional workshops to meet the needs of the volunteers in their service unit. If so, service unit managers may request an adult learning opportunity for their service unit by contacting the Volunteer Services Department at 800.284.4475, ext. 2223, or [email protected].

Area/Service Unit – Administrative Team

Volunteers are appointed annually to area/service unit positions, and learning opportunities are offered through-out the year. The staff membership director works with the administrative team to ensure that the council mission is achieved.

While positions vary in each area, there are many ways to volunteer. For a listing of volunteer positions, please visit our new opportunity catalog online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

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Adult Awards

Dedicated volunteers participate in Girl Scouting because they want to make a difference in the lives of girls. It is important for the Council to show volunteers that their dedication and service is appreciated. Our multi-tiered recognition program allows volunteers to be recognized on both the local and Council levels.

Local AwardsLocal service areas are encouraged to find creative ways to recognize their volunteers year round. Local recognition coordinators work with volunteers in their respective areas to nominate volunteers for council level awards as well as local awards. Both sets of awards have their own nomination process. If you would like to nominate someone for one of these awards, be sure to check with your area recognition coordinator.

To find out more about local awards, please reach out to your area’s recognitions coordinator or contact a member of the Volunteer Services Department at [email protected].

Council Awards (GSUSA)The awards presented to volunteers at the Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Annual Meeting each spring are:

20+ Years Membership Numerals: recognizes 20 years or more as a member of the Girl Scout Movement (both girl and adult years).

20+ Years of Service Pin: recognizes 20 years or more of continuous service as an adult volunteer.

Chief Executive Officer’s Award for Service Units: recognizes service units that meet or exceed goals for the year in membership, communication, retention, and diversity.

Distinguished Service Award: recognizes a community group or a registered adult volunteer for distinguished service to the area.

GSUSA Appreciation Pin: recognizes a registered adult volunteer who has delivered outstanding service to at least one area or program delivery audience.

GSUSA Honor Pin: recognizes a registered adult volunteer who has delivered outstanding service to two or more areas or program delivery audiences.

GSUSA Thanks Badge: recognizes a registered adult volunteer whose performance is truly outstanding and benefits the entire Council or the Girl Scout Movement.

GSUSA Thanks Badge II: for continuing service, recognizes an adult member who has already received the Thanks Badge and who has continued to contribute in extraordinary ways that benefit the entire Council or the Girl Scout Movement.

Leading the Way Award: recognizes an adult member who has provided significant support to the leadership development program. It is awarded only once to an individual who is a registered and active member of the Council, has given continuous and significant service to the Council, exemplifies the Girl Scout Promise and Law in her or his daily life, and has demonstrated a spirit of loyalty and dedication to the Girl Scout Movement and to the Council.

While these awards help us recognize volunteers at formal functions, remember to

stop and recognize each other throughout the year! Be creative—each county/area can also

create their own local awards to recognize their volunteers in fun ways!

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Volunteer Training and Adult Events

Our volunteer community comes together several times a year to share resources, learnings, and how Girl Scouting is making a difference in the lives of girls. From our Fall and Spring Leaderee events (an overnight training with some pretty amazing volunteers) to our Annual Meeting (where you can learn the latest and greatest from Council) we know that we’re better and brighter when we’re together.

Save the Date!Annual MeetingMarch 14, 2015Wilmington, NC

Leaderee

Leaderee is our premiere adult enrichment weekend that provides a variety of workshops and adult learning opportunities. Attend not only the basic, but also the advanced offerings that will enrich your volunteer experience. Network with other volunteers while also learning valuable skills and participating in activities that will assist you in planning and implementing your troops activities!

Topics vary from year to year, but have included yoga, self-defense, outdoor cooking techniques, grade level enrichments, knitting, paper-making, cake decorating, geocaching and much more.

Interested in serving on a planning committee? Have a suggestion or a question about Leaderee? Contact the Volunteer Services Department at [email protected]

We hope you can join us!

Save the Date!Fall LeadereeOctober 18, 2014Camp Graham

Spring LeadereeApril 11, 2015Camp Mary Atkinson

For updated information on Leaderee, please visit the council website at www.nccoastalpines.org.

Got Questions? Get Answers!

Do you have a question about the Girl Scout program but just don’t know whom to ask?

Is there a particular learning opportunity you would like to see online? Are you interested in adult learning webinars? Have a good topic or idea for an adult learning podcast?

Email questions and suggestions to [email protected]

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Fall Sale Program: Be Active! Dive In! ......................................31

Cookie Sale Program: What Can a Girl Do? Lead the Change! .........................................31

Summer Camping Opportunities ...............32

Trips and Travel............................................33

Girl Scout Basic Accident Insurance .......33

Renting a Vehicle .........................................34

International Travel .....................................34

Visit Your Council Shop ...............................35

Additional Ways to Stay Connected .........35

Girl Scout Voices Survey ............................36

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Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines’ Product Sales

In 2014–2015, girls and troops will have the opportunity to participate in two council-sponsored, money-earning activities.

Fall Product Sale

Be Active! Dive In!The Fall Sale Program provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping develop the 5 Skills for Girls: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Through Girl Scouting, girls become leaders in their daily lives and prepare for bright futures too!

Troops are encouraged to share the Fall Sale Program materials with their girls even if they do not participate in the Fall Sale Program. The activity poster and other supporting online materials are full of great ideas around which to build troop meetings and activities. Patches can be earned just by participating in the program activities, and all activities can be done in conjunction with the Girl Scout Journeys.

The Fall Sale Program gives girls and troops the opportunity to sell magazine subscriptions (new and renewals) and very popular nuts and candy. It’s a quick and easy way for troops to earn start-up money. This friends and family sale is conducted both face-to-face and via the Internet through a secure program. Many people have magazine subscriptions they can renew, and everyone who has tasted the nuts and candies always ends up wanting more!

Returning this Year: The Sweet Success Club, a club for Girl Scouts who sell 100 items or more in the Fall Sale Program. In addition, troops can participate in Fall Sale Rallies, Treats for Troops, and our awesome online program!

New this Year: Our online store will feature not only magazines, but Ashdon Farm’s full line of nuts and candies. All of these items will be available to order and ship anywhere in the US (shipping and handling may apply for some items).

Girl Scout Daisy and Brownie troops will earn 10 percent of all sales, as well as cool patches and cumulative recognitions. Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops can choose the 10-percent proceeds plan with patches and recognitions, or can opt to receive 15 percent in proceeds and patches, in lieu of recognitions.

Important Dates - 2014October 3 Fall Sale Program beginsOctober 29 Orders due from troops November 20-22 Nut and candy orders arrive

Cookie Sale Program

What Can a Girl Do? Lead the Change!The 2015 Cookie Sale Program theme is What Can a Girl Do? Lead the Change! Girls learn many life skills and earn proceeds for their troop by participating in the cookie sale. Focusing on the 5 Skills for Girls, the cookie sale is designed to help girls grow into leaders of courage, confidence, and character, as well as learn valuable life skills that they can apply to their everyday lives. The five skills are:

~ Goal Setting: Learning how to set a goal individually and as a group and then creating a plan to develop cooperation and team building.

~ Decision Making: Deciding how their troop will spend their cookie money, or choosing the best location to hold a cookie booth. Making these kinds of decisions will help girls develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

~ Money Management: Taking cookie orders, handling customers’ money, and gaining valuable life skills around financial literacy.

~ People Skills: Learning how to talk with and listen to people, as well as working with different kinds of people while selling cookies, will help girls develop healthy relationships and conflict resolution skills.

~ Business Ethics: Being honest and responsible at every step of the cookie sale. Girls’ business ethics reinforce the positive values they develop as Girl Scouts. All of these skills will serve them for a lifetime, and can be listed on employment and school applications and resumes. Also, many girls improve their self-esteem and confidence by participating in the Cookie Sale Program.

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All Girl Scout troops can earn proceeds by participating in the Cookie Sale Program, which can be used to carry out troop plans. Troops that sell an average of 180 boxes or more per girl are also eligible for a bonus on top of the proceeds they earn, providing they meet all other stated criteria. In 2014, the average troop earned more than $1,300 in proceeds.

Participating girls are also eligible to earn SuperStar Destinations. This awesome program continues to be wildly popular. In 2014, more than 1,300 girls qualified for SuperStar Destinations. Girls who qualify can earn free admission tickets to places like Carowinds, Busch Gardens, Great Wolf Lodge, movie theaters, skating centers, and bowling centers. Girls can also earn Cookie Dough—which can be used to pay for Girl Scout camp, purchases in the council shops, council-sponsored events, and national and international GSUSA destinations.

Our council boasts a large membership in our High Achievers Club, which rewards Girl Scouts who have sold 5,000+ boxes of cookies within our council during their lifetime. As members of this club, girls (and their families) have shown tremendous dedication to the Cookie Sale Program over many years. High Achievers receive an engraved plaque, special cookie business cards, a personalized letter of recommendation from Council CEO Lisa Jones, and other rewards.

Another important part of our Cookie Sale Program is Operation Cookie Drop, our council-wide service project. Now entering its tenth year, donations from customers have made it possible to send nearly 700,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to our troops serving overseas and at local bases. Girl Scout troops collect donations during the cookie sale, and at the end of the sale, Council places a special Operation Cookie Drop order that goes directly to the bakery. The bakery delivers these cookies to several military organizations and USOs in our council area. Cookies are then distributed to deployed and returning personnel by the military branches. Operation Cookie Drop orders count toward troop proceeds and girl recognitions.

Girls participating in Girl Scouts through pathways other than the Troop Pathway are also invited to participate in the Cookie Sale Program. We have dedicated cookie managers specifically for these Girl Scouts throughout our council. These cookie managers help with all details related to the Cookie Sale Program as well as conduct training on sale deadlines, software, and general “how to’s.” They ensure all participants are learning and developing while earning proceeds to help with great Girl Scout activities, camps, trips, and projects. Pathways participants can sell cookies and hold cookie booths as well, to earn funds to support their Girl Scout activities.

e-CookieNEW this year, customers will have the opportunity to purchase cookies online and have them shipped directly to their doorstep. How cool is that? More information and details will be shared at a cookie training near you!

Important DatesJanuary 17 Cookie Sale Program starts

January 10-16 Initial orders are delivered

February 28 National Girl Scout Cookie Day

March 1 Cookie Sale Program ends

March 13 Final reports and payments due from troops

Summer Camping Opportunities

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines offers various types of organized camping opportunities: day camp, group camp, summer resident camp, and troop camp. Watch for day camp information in the spring and group camp information in the fall. The 2015 Summer Fun Guide, with information on summer resident camp programs, will be sent to all registered Girl Scouts. The guide will also be available on our website by January.

Day CampDay camp offers all girls an exciting and eventful week full of fun in a structured and supervised setting. Our day camps provide an entertaining and enlightening experience for girls to explore, try new things, and meet new friends in a positive all-girl environment. If you are interested in having your daughter or girls in your troop attend day camp during the 2015 summer season, please log onto our website to find a day camp near you.

Troop CampSpend time exploring one of our lovely resident camps with your friends while participating in swimming, archery, canoeing, and much more! Weeklong and mini sessions are designed for a group of girls and adults to attend resident camp as a unit. Stay for a weeklong session, arriving Sunday afternoon and leaving Friday afternoon. For a mini-session, spend three days at camp having a great time!

At Troop Camp, girls attend with their troop leader and other approved adult chaperones. The resident camp provides a “core” staff, including camp director, lifeguards, health supervisor, arts and crafts director, and dining hall staff. Each group has the opportunity to plan some of their own activities and can also participate in the waterfront activities,

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sports, crafts, and all-camp sessions led by the camp staff. Meals are prepared in the dining hall. A troop must have at least 4 girl participants to be eligible to register for troop camp. An outdoor trained adult chaperone is required for weeklong sessions; outdoor training is recommended for 3-day sessions.

Summer Resident CampAt resident camp, Girl Scouts have the chance to experience swimming, outdoor cooking, crafts, hiking, campfires, songs, games, and making new friends. Girls may also choose to learn to use a compass, canoe, sleep under the stars, try a new dance, or tie-dye a T-shirt. Depending on the program, girls sleep in cabins or tents.

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines has three beautiful resident camps, which offer a wide variety of programs:

• Camp Graham is located on Kerr Lake in Vance County and offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, sports, archery, offsite horseback riding, and crafts for organized groups and individual campers. Group camp for troops is designed for girls and adults to attend camp as a unit, while resident camp offers a more independent camping atmosphere for individual girls.

• Camp Hardee is just southeast of Washington on the south side of the Pamlico River, and consists of 95 acres with river frontage, woodlands, and open space. Individual campers enjoy archery, crafts, swimming in the pool, canoeing, sailing, and kayaking, among other favorite camp activities.

• Camp Mary Atkinson is in the heart of Johnston County and offers outdoor-living skills, the challenge-by-choice Alpine Tower, canoeing, swimming in our zero-entry pool, horseback riding, archery, sports, drama, and crafts for individual girls. Campers also enjoy the 16,000-square-foot Leadership Center with a state-of-the-art technology lab.

Trips and Travel

Planning your next Girl Scout trip can be fun! In preparation for Girl Scouts trips and travel, take note of the following information on insurance, renting vehicles, and international travel.

Girl Scout Basic Accident InsuranceGirl Scout Basic Accident Insurance covers all registered members for approved, supervised Girl Scout activities, including events lasting two nights or less.

All activities—trips or events—lasting more than two nights are not covered by the basic Girl Scout insurance plan. These require additional insurance, and payment is required for each night per each participant.

You may choose from four plans:

MINIMUM PREMIUM PAYMENT IS $5

Plan 2: Accident-Only Coverage• For non-members participating in any Girl Scout-

sponsored event lasting two consecutive nights or less. Also can be purchased for members or non-members participating in any Girl Scout-sponsored event lasting more than two consecutive nights if Sickness Coverage isn’t needed.

• Cost is $0.11 per person per calendar (full or partial) day.

• Pays first $130 of eligible medical expenses, then becomes excess to other insurance.

Plan 3E: Accident and Sickness Coverage (excess)• Recommended for members and non-members

participating in any Girl Scout-sponsored event lasting more than two consecutive nights.


• Pays first $130 of eligible medical expenses, then becomes excess to other insurance.

Plan 3P: Accident and Sickness Coverage (primary)• For members and non-members participating in any

Girl Scout-sponsored event lasting more than two consecutive nights.


• Pays from first dollar of any eligible medical expenses, regardless of availability of other insurance.

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Plan 3PI: Accident and Sickness Coverage (primary international)

• Recommended for members and non-members participating in any Girl Scout-sponsored international trip lasting more than two consecutive nights.

• Includes Travel Assistance Services.

• Cost is $1.17 per person per calendar (full or partial) day. Trip roster (to include country[ies] traveling to), dates of trip, names and ages of participants required.

• Pays from first dollar of any eligible medical expenses, regardless of availability of other insurance.

Each of these additional insurances requires submission of a special enrollment form and payment of an additional premium.

Enrollment forms are made available ONLY after a trip has been approved.

Please do not obtain insurance directly through Mutual of Omaha’s website or mail insurance forms to Mutual of Omaha. ALL insurance forms MUST be processed through the council.

Leaders need to follow these steps to obtain required insurance:

• Submit the Permission Application for Camping – Swimming/Boating Program – Trips – Overnight Activities (TP103) to the service unit manager for approval. (Permission form is not required for day trips, unless they fall into one of the above categories.)

• Obtain an insurance enrollment form from the Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines website. Please include your name and troop number on the form.

• Submit completed form and payments to Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, Attn: Mutual of Omaha Insurance Form, 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613.

• Please note: Coverage does not take effect until payment is received by Mutual of Omaha. Therefore, we require order forms and payment be received at the Raleigh Service Center no later than two weeks prior to the start date of your event or trip.

Renting A VehicleThese are the steps to take when renting, leasing, or borrowing a vehicle:

• Complete a Certificate of Insurance for Leasing/ Borrowing a Vehicle for Troop/Event/Trips online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

• Fax to: 919.782.2083 or mail to: Property Executive, Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613, at least two weeks before your trip. A certificate of insurance will be sent to the company from which you are renting the vehicle. This certificate is a notification of liability insurance.

The council provides coverage for collision on the vehicle as a secondary policy. The driver’s policy is the primary coverage. There is a $250 deductible. If you are renting, leasing, or borrowing a vehicle, you can sign the agreement. If you are leasing/renting a bus, send the agreement to the Property Executive at least one month before your trip. If you are using a bus company, the company also needs to send provide a certificate of their liability insurance.

International TravelInternational travel is an option for girls 14 years of age and older who have successfully taken overnight trips. Trips abroad require two to three years of preparation. Once the girls have decided where they want to go and have done some feasibility research (e.g., cost, long-range planning, etc.), contact the Program Department for a copy of Exploration, The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel. This packet contains planning resources, information about the four World Centers, and the necessary paperwork for your trip.

Please note: The Notice of Intent to Travel Outside the USA form is due one to two years before the proposed trip.

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Visit your Council Shop for all your Girl Scout needs!

Stop by the Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Raleigh, or Wilmington Girl Scout Shop to purchase official uniforms and other Girl Scout clothing, resources,handbooks, patches/badges, gifts and other fun items. The shop has gift cards that can be used for council events, camps, or in council shops. You can even make a donation to honor that special Girl Scout in your life.

No time for an in-person visit? Shop online and have items delivered right to your door. You may also place your order by phone at 800.284.4475. Take advantage of the online specials offered throughout the year. Please remember we DO reap the benefits of your order. All proceeds help provide the Girl Scout Program for the nearly 38,000 members in our council. Please visit our website for shop hours.

Looking for additional ways to stay connected?

>> Follow us on Twitter – we share fun posts and quick council updates here. www.twitter.com/girlscoutsnccp

>> Join Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines’ LinkedIn group and be a part of the conversation. www.linkedin.com/company/girl-scouts---nc-coastal-pines

>> Become a FAN of our council Facebook page and our resident camp properties to interact with GS-NCCP and our activities. www.facebook.com/girlscoutsnccoastalpines

>> Looking for volunteer opportunities? Post your skills on Juliette’s List. www.julietteslist.org

>> Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout! Stay connected through our alumnae website. http://gsnccpalum.org

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Girl Scout Voices Survey

The Girl Scout Voices Survey evaluation system is ongoing and open to volunteers and girls of all ages in Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. The system was created to evaluate how our Girl Scout program benefits girls and measures our 15 national outcomes. All surveys are age-appropriate and interactive, and all feedback is anonymous. The feedback received from completed surveys will help us understand whether girls are enjoying program activities, and determine if girls understand new materials presented to them.

Everyone is encouraged to complete the registration survey at www.girlscoutvoices.org to become part of the evaluation panel. Once you are registered in the panel, Council can send you surveys via email to complete throughout the year. Girls under the age of 13 will need their parents to register them and give consent. Prizes will be awarded periodically for registering and completing the surveys.

Special thanks to our major donors who have helped fund many program opportunities for the girls we serve.

ABC Bakers

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.

Capital RunWalk

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.

CenturyLink

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated

Duke Energy Foundation

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

FIRST

Frank K. Webb Charitable Trust

Girl Scouts of the USA

Golden Corral Corporation

Greenville Noon Rotary Club

HH Architecture

IBM Employee Service Center (Charitable Contribution)

John Luther and Isabelle Gray McLean Trust

Jumpstart Solutions

Lamar Outdoor Advertising

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc.

National Inclusion Project

Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest, Inc.

North Carolina Community Foundation

QSP

Pinehurst Community Foundation, Inc.

PPD Development, LP

R. C. Sadler Foundation

Saint-Gobain Containers

Sonitrol of the Triangle

Sunrise Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro Foundation

Techbridge

The Oliva Family Charitable Fund

Time Warner Cable

WakeMed

Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club

Women’s Leadership Council

WTVD Television, LLC

United Ways:

Beaufort County United Way

Granville County United Way

Hoke County United Fund

Lenoir-Greene County United Way

Martin County United Way

Person County United Way

Roanoke Valley United Way

United Way of Bladen County

United Way of the Cape Fear Area

United Way of Chatham County

United Way of Coastal Carolina

United Way of Cumberland County

United Way of Franklin County

United Way of the Greater Triangle

United Way of Harnett County

United Way of Lee County

United Way of Moore County

United Way of Onslow County

United Way of Pitt County

United Way of Richmond County

United Way of Robeson County

United Way of Sampson County

United Way of Scotland County

United Way of the Tar River Region

United Way of Vance County

United Way of Wayne County

United Way of Wilson County

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www.nccoastalpines.org

Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613919.782.3021 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.782.2083

Fayetteville Service Center Eutaw Village Plaza894 Elm Street, Suites B & C, Fayetteville, NC 28303910.437.9900 or 800.284.4475; Fax 877.699.9389

Goldsboro Service Center108 E. Lockhaven Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534919.734.6231 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.734.9038

Wilmington Service Center2250 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403910.202.9197 or 800.284.4475; Fax 877.699.9389

To learn more about our latest news, council shops and more, please visit us online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

2014 • 2015 ISSUE

2014-15 lead on guide for girl scout volunteers

Documents

girl scout program

girl scouting

girl scouts highest

adult awards

great journeys

fall sale program

cookie sale program

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