"The leaders who work most effectively, it seems to me, never say "I." And that's not because they have trained themselves not to say "I." They don't think "I." They think "we"; they think "team." They understand their job to be to make the team function. They accept responsibility and don't sidestep it, but "we" gets the credit…. This is what creates trust, what enables you to get the task done."     Peter Drucker

 

see also forms & publications

NEW LEADERS RUNNING A TROOP TROOP FINANCES
RECRUITMENT MANAGING GROUPS BEHAVIOR MGMT
SERVICE UNITS PRESS & MEDIA EVENT PLANNING
LEADERSHIP INFO GIRL PLANNING TRAINERS
MISCELLANEOUS LDR RESOURCES  
  NEW LEADER HELP
     Most online and home-study trainings have council specific information, please check with your own council for information specific to your area.
  GSUSA Online Training (council password required)
  GSUSA in Spanish
  Volunteering FAQS - GSUSA
  Volunteering with Girl Scouts  - GSUSA 
  Volunteer - GSUSA
  Leader Magazine Online - GSUSA
  New Girl Scout Leadership Journeys 2008-2010
  50 Reasons for Becoming A Girl Scout Leader
  The Girl Scout Promise and Law - GSUSA
  Girl Scout Days- GSUSA
  GSUSA Orientation Self-Study (.pdf - 32 pages) 
  GS Orientation Podcasts
  New Volunteer Orientation Online Training  
  Tips and Helps for New Leaders  
  GSUSA Blue Book of Basic Documents (.pdf - 51 pg)
  Leader's Helper Book (25 pg .pdf)
  Basic Leaderhip Home Study Course (.pdf - 15 pg)
        Online Exam for above
  Girl Scout Basics Self-Study Workbook (.pdf - 12 pages) 
       Girl Scout Basics Self-Study Handouts (.pdf - 25 pages) 
  Daisy, Brownie, Junior Homestudy Training
     also - Ceremonies Homestudy
  Troop Orientation Training (.pdf  - 90pages)  
  Transition to Daisy Girl Scouts Self Study (.pdf)  
  Daisy Leader Online Training
  Daisy Leadership Training (.pdf - 94 pages)  
  Daisy Age Level Self-Study Workbook (.pdf - 11 pages)  
       Daisy Age Level Self-Study Handouts (.pdf - 16 pages) 
  Transition to Brownie Girl Scouts Self Study (.pdf)  
  Brownie Leader Online Training  
  Brownie Leadership Training Part 1(.pdf - 51 pages)  
       Brownie Leadership Training Part 2 (.pdf - 55 pages)  
       Brownie Review Worksheets (.pdf - 7 pages)  
  Brownie Age Level Self-Study Workbook (.pdf - 10 pages) 
       Brownie Age Level Self-Study Handouts (.pdf - 24 pages) 
  Transition to Junior Girl Scouts Self Study (.pdf)  
  Junior Leader Online Training   
  Junior Leadership Training Part 1 (.pdf - 62 pages)  
       Junior Leadership Training  Part 2 (.pdf - 79 pages)  
       Junior Review Worksheets (.pdf - 10 pages)  
  Junior Age Level Self-Study Workbook (.pdf - 12 pages) 
       Junior Age Level Self-Study Handouts (.pdf - 40 pages) 
  Studio 2B Online Training  
  Studio 2B Advisor Self-Study Workbook (.pdf - 16 pages) 
       Studio 2B Advisor Self-Study Handouts (.pdf - 35 pages) 
  Studio 2B Advisor Self Study  
  S2B Hints, Help! and How to's (.pdf 26 pg)  
  Self Study Adult Training - GSLLC
   Leadership, Trip Planning, Age Level Transition
  GSNC eLearning Online Trainings  
  Transition to Brownies Self Study Training (.pdf)  
  Junior Age Level Home Study Course (.pdf 24 pages)  
  Poscasts - Beyond BLT  
Resource Manual Online - GSWC
  New Leader Booklet October - June (.pdf) 23 pages  by Shari Teresi
  Terrific Tips for Leaders  Part 1  Part 2  
  Info for Leaders New and Old  
  Top Ten Pieceds of Advice from a Seasoned Leader
  Girls on The Move Online Training  
  Neighborhood Online Training
  Girl Scout Terms  
  Glossary of Girl Scout Lingo 
  Glossary of Girl Scout Terms 
  Humorous Girl Scout Terms and Their Meanings
  History of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts
  Why come to Leaders' Meetings?
  Attending Leader Meetings  
  Safey Wise Home Study  
  Safety Wise Quiz
  Safety Wise Quiz Answers
  Safety Wise Summary & Slider Chart by Susan Wichers
  Mutual Of Omaha Girl Scout Insurance
  Girl Scout Council Finder - GSUSA
  Uniforms & Where to put those Recognitions - GSUSA
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  RUNNING YOUR TROOP
  Openings and Closings for Girl Scout Meetings
  Troop Planner and First Four Meetings Plan
  Meeting Structure  
  Troop Supply Lists
  Bright Ideas - Program Activities for Download
  Advantages of a Large Troop
  During Her Year as  a Daisy What Every Girl Should Know
  During Her Years as a Brownie What Every Girl Should Know
  During Her Years as a Junior What Every Girl Should Know
  Instant Program Cards (.pdf - 27 pg)  
  Instant Program Cards - Thanks Lizbeth
   These all print 4 cards to a page (.pdf)
    
Cover/Index - 2 pg
     Crafts - 20 pg
     Games - 38 pg
     Outdoors - 18 pg
     Outdoor Recipes - 12 pg
     Skits - 12 pg
     Songs 1 - 27 pg
     Songs 2 - 12 pg
     Swaps - 12 pg 
  Fall Troop Ideas
  Winter Troop Ideas
  Spring Troop Ideas
  Summer Troop Ideas
  GS Fun Program Ideas Sept-May #1 (.pdf - 9 pg) Thanks Lizbeth
  GS Fun Program Ideas Sept-May #2 (.pdf - 9 pg) Thanks Lizbeth
  Program Opportunities - GSUSA 
  Troop Leader Planner - Make your Own
  Online Reminder Generators 
  Troop Calendar Generator
  Leader One Year Planning Guide
  Online Meeting Planner
  Leading a Troop with your Daughter in it   
  Printable Checklists
  Organizing a Troop - Calendar Planning
  DLTK Custom Monthly and Yearly Printable Calendars
  HP Free Printable Calendars 
  Printfree Free Printable Calendars  
  Webcalendar - Create customized web calendars to share
  Petal, Try-it, Badge, IPP Conversion Chart
  Troop Newsletter Generator
  Troop Newsletter Template (.doc)  Thanks Lizbeth
  Microsoft Publication Templates  
  Troop Calendar Generator
  Troop What to Bring List Generator
  The Girl Scout Law in Your Hands
        For Teaching the Girl Scout Law - 2 versions
  The Girl Scout Law Song
  How I Live the Girl Scout Law Work sheet (.pdf)
Thanks Mary Wermer
  GS Law Coloring Book (.pdf - 12 pages) by Nancy Crossen 
  GS Law Coloring Book 2 (.pdf - 12 pg)
  Girl Scout Promise Pinwheel
  The Girl Scout Law in Hand Signs
  Learn the Girl Scout Law and Daisy Petals Bracelet
  Learning the Law Ideas
  Girl Scout Law Windsock
  Guide Promise and law Stick, Fence and Flower Crafts
  Friendship Booklet (.pdf- 35 pages)
  Cyber Girl Scouts Online Troops
  Free and Inexpensive Materials  
  How to Start a Troop Without Going Broke
  Troop Finance Online Workshop
  How to Kill a Scout Troop
  Troop Government
  Troop Government at the Five Age Levels 
  Troop Patrols 
  Patrol System Training
  Troop Government - Patrols (.doc)
  Creating the Patrol Method  
  Planning Patrol Meetings 
  Know Your Patrol Quiz
  Running a Girl Scout Troop that Meets Boy Scout Standards
  Girl Scout Parents' Laws
  Family Parent Promise
  Sample Parent Handout
  Parent Meeting Sample Packets (.pdf 16 pg) 
  Parent Meeting Presentation  
  Parental Involvement - Ideas for Utilizing Your Resources Online Workshop
  Troop Committee Sign Up Form (.html)
  Troop Committee Positions (.pdf)
  Getting Parents Involved
  Parent Help Recruitment Skit
  The Parent Promise and Family Promise
  Tools for Mentoring Adolescents
  Multi - Age Troops -GSUSA  
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  TROOP FINANCES    see also Fundraising
  Girl Scout Money Management Guide
  Troop Finances Spreadsheet (.xls)  
  Instant Program Cards
  Taxes and Scouting  
  IRS Publication 526 - Charitable Contributions (.pdf)
  Girl Scouting and Taxes
  Taxes and Girl Scouting  
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  RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
  Getting to Yes - Strategies for Volunteer Recruitment GSUSA  
  Dragnet Recruitment Rally Skit (2 versions)
  Calculator Tape Recruitment Demo
  Recruiting and Keeping Volunteers
  Recruit, Retain and Recognize
  Holding Your Volunteers
  Volunteer Recruitment Articles  
  Volunteer Recruitment - Tips from the Field  
  Ideas for Recruitment Posters
  ABC's of Volunteer Recruitment  
  Recruiting and Membership Development
  Keeping Girls in Girl Scouts
  Creative Volunteer Roles  
  Value of Volunteer Time
  Giving and Volunteering in the US 2001 (.pdf)
  Respectibility - Senior Citizen Volunteers
  Finding Daytime Volunteers  
  Non-Profit Nuts and Bolts
  Lasting Leadership - Program for Leader Retention
  Seven Deadly Sins of Recruiting Volunteers  
  Avoiding Leader Burnout
  20 Tips to Keep MIddle School Girls in Girl Scouts  
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  MANAGING GROUPS
  Dividing into Smaller Groups
  Getting into Groups
  Challenges - Behavior in Groups 
  Robert's Rules of Order - Summary
  Making Group Decisions  
  Super Meeting Activity Book (.pdf)
  Wilderom Group Activities, Games, Exercises and Initiatives 
   Team building, Trust, Self-Awareness
  Tips and Tools - Ice Breakers
  Ice Breakers (4 pages .pdf)
  Ice Breakers and Engergizers
  Ice Breakers 2000
  Ice Breakers and Warm Ups
  Break the Ice
  Ice Breakers - Ultimate Camp Resource
  Resident Assistant Ice Breakers
  Teachnology Ice Breakers
  Building Dynamic Groups - Ice Breakers
  Ice Breakers Index  
  Group Ice Breakers
  Wilderdom Ice Breakers, Warm Ups, Energizers
  Robert's Rules of Order  
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  BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
  Keeping Your Cool When Things Get Hot - GSUSA 
  The Talking Stick - Improving Communication
  Talking Stick - Listening and Communicating
  Behavior Incentives  
  Reward Often No Motivator
  Girl Power Bucks Information Incentive System
  Girl Scout Bucks Pattern    Holder Pattern
  Using the Troop Bucks System
  Challenges - Behavior in Groups  
  Behavior Management 101 
  You Can Handle Them All - Misbehaviors
  Behaviors Index
  The Conflict Resolution Process
  Managing Groups of Kids 
  Girls, Anger and Conflict Resolution
  Get Your Angries Out
  Sample Code of Conduct (.pdf)  
  Code of Conduct for Troop Members  (.pdf) 
  Bill Gate's Rules for Kids  
  The I Can't Funeral
  Another I Can't Funeral Page
  Friendship Booklet (.pdf- 35 pages)  
  Changing Minds.org  
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  SERVICE UNITS AND NEIGHBORHOODS
  Sample Service Unit Program Guide (20 pages) Sample
  Service Team and Support Positions
  Sample Service Unit Friendship Patch
  Rainbow's Cyber Service Unit
  Leader Lobby Service Team Helps
  Leader Guider Cyber Council
  Using Technology to Manage your Service Unit
  Adult Mentors for Consultants, Trainers, Etc.  
  Short and Snappy Trainings for SU Meetings - GSCNC  
  SUMore Short Trainings
  Theme Service Unit Meetings  
   
  PRESS AND MEDIA
  Writing and Sending Press Releases
  Writing A Press Release
  Write a Successful Press Release  
  Tips for Press Release Writing
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  EVENT PLANNING
  Event Planning
  Girl Scout Event Central
  SU Event Planning Checklist  
  Service Unit Event Planner (.pdf - 11 pg)
  Event Director's Manual for Girl Scouts (Word file - 31 pages)
  Event Director's Manual for Girl Scouts (.pdf file - 31 pages)
  Service Unit Events (.pdf 23 pg)  
  Service Unit Event Planning Guide (.pdf 54 pg)  
  Sample Service Unit Encampment Plan and Program
  Sample Events
  Event Planning for Dummies
  Food  Buying Guide
  Feeding A Crowd? Do it Safely
  Girl Scout Trip Planning
  Field Trip Factory
  Words of Inclusion for Girl Scout Events
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  LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING
  Leadership Development and Junior Leader Training
  Basic Leadership Challenge Course Book (Boy Scout Based)  
  Advanced Leadership Challenge Course  
  Colin Powell's Leadership Rules 
  Leadership Development Pin for Adults
  Awaken the Leader in You 1
  Awaken the Leader in You 2 (.pdf)
  Great Leaders Invent Themselves
  Team Building  
  Team Building and Training Resources
  Team Building Activities
  Team Building - Ultimate Camp Resource
Wilderdom Team Building Exercises and Games
  Jigsaw Puzzle Team Building
  10 Ways to Distinguish Between a Team and Group
  Elements of Leadership (.pdf)  
  Team Managing Tricks and Tools
  Exercises in Group Dynamics and Self Esteem
  Exercises in Group Dynamics and Community Building
  Group Skills
  Group Exercises for Insight and Self Awareness
  Goal Setting in 7 Easy Steps
  Leadership vs. Service - Words to Guide
  Motivation and Leadership Styles
  Big Dog's Leadership Styles
  Leadership Styles Handouts
  Boss or Leader Handout  (.pdf)
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  GIRL PLANNING
  The Planning Process
  Levels of Girl/Adult Partnership
  Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals
  Girl Adult Planning Online Workshop
  Girl/Adult Partnership Handout (.doc)
  Tips on Planning/Decision Making with Girl Scouts
  Asking Good Questions, the Key to Planning with Girls (.doc)
  Scouting Seasons Girl Planning Ideas
  Girl Planning Activity Plan 
  Girl Planning Tip Sheet
  Planning Trips with Girl Scouts
  Plan to Succeed  - Teaching Kids the Planner Habit
  Brainstorming, Organizing Thought, Generating Ideas
  Brainstorming
  More Brainstorming
  Creative Quotes for Brainstorming
  Step by Step Guide to Brainstorming
  Process Guide Brainstorming
  Studio 1151 Brainstorming
  Brainstorming Techniques
  Girl Scout Event Planning
  Muffin is Ready Planning Exercise (.pdf)  (GSSFBA)
  The Muffin is Ready Troop Event Planning (.pdf)  
  Another the Muffin is Ready
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  TRAINING FOR TRAINERS
  Adult Training - Ice Breakers
  Top Ten Ice Breakers for Meetings/Trainings
  20 Key Points to Enhance Training
  Ten Tips for New Trainers  
  Trainer Tips
  Teaching Tips Index - How People Learn
  Online Program Aide (PA) Training (must register)
  Principals of Adult Learning
  Girl Scout Trainers' Resources 
  Downloadable Trainer Resources GSCNC
  Scouting Link's Trainer's Totebag
  Trainer's Corner Outlines
  Resources for Trainers
  Trainer Tools & Techniques
  Learning Library for Trainers
  Downloadable Trainer Resources
  Adult Training Record Card (.pdf Fill in on screen and print)  
  Educator's Articles and Tips
  Business Balls - Training Tip & Resources
  Managing Volunteers Within the Law
  Scout Fact Sheets (UK, Boy Scouts but helpful)
  Scout Skills Training Scouts (.pdf)
  Scout Skills Training Aids (.pdf) 
  40 Developmental Assets 
 

Girl Scout Mentors for Leaders-All AgesLevels and Trainers

  Edith Macy Professional Development 
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  MISCELLANEOUS
  PBS Zoom-Sci Training - Learn to Lead Science Activities
  CallingPost - Low Cost Group Calling Service for Organizations 
  Girl Scout Leader Stationary
  Girl Scout Idea Exchange
  Another Girl Scout Idea Exchange
  Zink the Zebra - Teaching Appreciation for Differences
  Pluralism & Diversity for Leaders (4pg .pdf)
  Diversity Activities
  Banana Scout Self Esteem Activity
  Girl Scout Promise in American Sign Language (ASL)
Page 1     Page 2     Thanks Jenifer Kruzan      
  Planting a Girl Scout Garden
  World Wide Scouting Pen Pals
  Kappa Delta Girl Scouts Project
  Chicken Soup for Volunteers Soul Book
  You Know You have a Scouting Addiction if
  Troop 1500 - Behind Bars Documentary 
  Flylady.net - Getting Organized
  Parenting Articles - GSUSA
  Who Moved My Cheese Lesson Plans Embrace Change  
  The Eight Principles of Fun
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  LEADER RESOUCE SITES
  Joanne's Scouting Program Resources
  Joanne's Internet Resources
  Scoutville Forums and Links
  Scout Mom.net
  Leaders' Corner - Clever Leader Tips
  Leader Goodies from the Internet 
  Leaders' Virtual Lounge  
  Leader Lobby
  Leader/Guider Cyber Council
  GS Leader Camp  
  Wagggs Website  
  Wagggs-L Members Favorites 
  Scout.org - World Scouting
  ScoutXing Mega Resources for Scouts
  Scouting Links - Links to Girl Scout Sites 
     Includes Council, Service Unit and Troop Sites 
  Scouting Links Newsletter
  Kidlist Girl Scouting Links  
  Guidezone
  Guiding UK Site - Mostly Guides, but lots of good info
  Scouting Resources UK - Boy and Girl Scouts
  Hackley Web Sites for Scouts
  Scouting File Cabinet
  Scouting for All Seasons
  Scouting Way Newsletter - Subscribe 
  AllGirlScouts.Com Members Only - Has Email Mailing List
  AGS Resource Center
  YahooGroups email Lists Email Mailing Lists for Special Interests
Use Keyword 'Girl Scouts' to find lists related to Girl Scouts
  The Leaders' Landing
  A to Z Teacher Stuff  
  Girl Scout Research Institute Publications  
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