Saladino's Marine Expo/Become A Leader!

Today I had the pleasure of attending Joe Salidino's annual Marine Expo in  Captree State Park. It was tons of fun! I handed out alot of brochures and met alot of Girl Scouts and potential Girl Scouts!
I'd like to add a special shout-out to my GSA Gold Girl friends Beth and Sara-who also presented their projects today! You guys did an awesome job! :)

As I have worked on my project in the past few weeks, I have met a few parents who have been having trouble getting their daughters into troops. Lately, there have been too many girls and not enough leaders ! Troops are beginning to fill up faster, and some girls have to wait a year or two before they can join a troop.

There are several solutions to this problem.
We need more moms and women to volunteer their time to be Troop Leaders! Yes, it is a big commitment and there is some training required-but this job is highly rewarding and well worth the effort!

Why Become A Leader?

By becoming a Girl Scout Leader, you would teach girls the importance of character traits like honesty and tolerance, setting a basis for future learning. You would help to spread the Girl Scouting Mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. You would be teaching girls that every person has the power to change the world. 

Be a Troop Leader

http://www.gscnc.org/be_troop_leader.html

In 5 easy steps!

1. Apply Now:
   - Before your first troop meeting, complete a volunteer application online.
   - Click here to be a reference (for your friend/acquaintance who wants to be a troop leader)
2. Become a Member:
   - Before your first troop meeting, register with Girl Scouts of the USA.
3. Get Connected:
   - Connect with your local point of contact for information about getting your troop started.
4. Get Trained:
   - Within 3 months of your first troop meeting, complete Basic Leadership and Program level courses.
   - Within 6 months of your first troop meeting, attend at least 2 courses in person, easily done at a Leaderblitz, or attend a Cookout Campout class.
5. Stay Connected:
   - Attend monthly meetings of your Service Unit (neighborhood group of Girl Scout Troops) to network with, get ideas and help from other leaders, volunteers and staff in your area.
   - Expand your Girl Scout knowledge through additional training (games, songs, crafts, camping, etc.)

Another solution to the lack of troops is to become a Juliette Low Scout-or a girl scout independent of a troop. Most girls who do this are older, but any Scout is allowed to continue to be a part of Girl Scouts without being in a troop. For more info: http://www.gscb.org/08_common/juliettes.html