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Transitioning from
Leader to Advisor
A Sample Ceremony
It is often difficult for volunteers to move from a
comfortable role to a new one. It may be helpful to mark
the transition from leader to advisor with a ceremony in
addition to providing resources, training, and coaching for
them.
Base the ceremony on the 4 key messages of STUDIO 2B.
Consider showing the "Welcome to STUDIO 2B" video or giving
out the STUDIO 2B 10 points flier to provide everyone with a
brief overview of the STUDIO 2B concepts.
As with any ceremony, keep it simple and meaningful. Hold
it at the end of a training session for new advisors or at a
service unit meeting to recognize the new role the advisor
is taking on. You could also combine this transition
ceremony with a rededication ceremony for other volunteers.
Consider using candle lighting as a way to emphasize each
commitment statement the new advisors make.
Gather statements from girls about what Girl Scouting means
to them in terms of Belong, Become, Believe, and Build to
enrich the ceremony.
Consider concluding the ceremony by presenting the STUDIO 2B
adult pin from NES.
Transition for Leader to Advisor Ceremony
Opening
Speaker:
We are here to recognize the accomplishments of (read the
names of the volunteers becoming advisors) who are taking on
the role of STUDIO 2B advisors.
Celebrating efforts with younger girls
Speaker:
You each have given so much of your time and talents to the
girls whom you have led.
You have helped them to learn the foundations of Girl
Scouting and to practice living the Promise nd the Law.
You have helped them to try new things, practice new skills
in a safe environment.
Most of all you have helped them to have fun all the while.
Making the transition
Speaker:
The girls want you to know how they feel about Girl Scouts
and what they hope for as they go into STUDIO 2B.
Read a few statements from girls.
Lighting the way with our STUDIO 2B Commitments
Speaker:
As you move into your new role as a STUDIO 2B advisor, let
these candles symbolize your commitment.
Speaker:
The light of this candle represents our Girl Scout tradition
of adapting to meet the needs of each generation of girls.
Advisors:
I commit, right here, right now, to creating a new chapter
in Girl Scout's proud history of inspiring preteen and teen
girls.
Speaker:
The light of this candle represents the power of By Girls,
For Girls.
Advisors:
I commit, right here, right now, to following a By Girls,
For Girls approach
Speaker:
The light of this candle represents the value of helping
girls build a network of many adults in their lives.
Advisors:
I commit, right here, right now, to welcoming more adult
volunteers, including some who are younger than me and some
who offer new areas of expertise, into the Girl Scout
network for teens.
Speaker:
The light of this candle represents the importance of
recognizing the different developmental needs of teens as
they progress through adolescence.
Advisors:
I commit, right here, right now, to adjusting events,
opportunities and plans to be relevant and age-appropriate
for the girls involved.
Speaker:
The light of this candle represents all of the many ways
Girl Scouts can be flexible to meet the needs of busy girls
and families.
Advisors:
I commit, right here, right now, to offering girls a range
of participation options so that they can continue to be
Girl Scouts throughout their adolescence.
Pinning
Speaker:
We present you with this STUDIO 2B Advisor pin. It
symbolizes your commitment to continue helping girls grow
strong through Girl Scouting.
Closing
Speaker:
We will close with the Girl Scout Promise.
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