Okay so last week we talked about excursions... next let's talk about the opposite end of the travel progression spectrum: extended trips!

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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Extended Trips

This is single handedly the question I get asked most often, so I wanted to just break down the most important steps I think all new troop leaders should do. This is a great resources for newer troop leaders to make sure you are closing the gaps and for brand new troop leaders now and in the future. Don't forget to join the Facebook group at facebook.com/girlscoutpodcast - or, if you're not on Facebook, e-mail me directly and get on my e-mail list at girlscoutpodcast@gmail.com   

Where the heck do I start as a new troop leader?

We talk about progression all the time, and one of the earliest steps when it comes to traveling and outdoors adventures is EXCURSIONS. That's today's topic on GSP Phraseology!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Excursions

Last week's episode sparked this idea, so I wanted to jump on it. Along the same lines of planning your Girl Scout year in advance, it also helps to have an idea of what's happening when. So for newer troop leaders, this one's especially for you! Since this episode is PACKED with info, I also thought you would benefit from seeing this written out. So here is the blog version (which actually, admittedly, has a bit more info included!):  https://buildinggirlsofcourage.com/2021/10/09/girl-scout-seasons/ 

Girl Scouts by Season / A Year in the Life of a Girl Scout Troop

Phraseology is back! This week we're breaking down what it means to be an independent girl member... aka not part of a troop... and some of the many different terms to refer to those girls!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Juliettes, IGMs, IRGs

I've talked about year planning on this podcast a few times before, but let's face it... it's been a few years, and lots of new listeners are here. Plus, even if you heard it before, this might be just exactly what you ~*need*~ right now.   To review my planning process in detail, which I talked about on this podcast back in 2019: Phase 1 - Setting up your calendar and meeting schedule https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-planning-for-troop-leaders-phase-1-calendar-set/id1439828810?i=1000433941604 Phase 2 - Brainstorming https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-planning-for-troop-leaders-phase-2-brainstorming/id1439828810?i=1000434494095 Phase 3 - Research https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-planning-for-girl-scout-troop-leaders-phase-3-research/id1439828810?i=1000435044427 Phase 4 - Scheduling https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-planning-for-girl-scout-troop-leaders-phase-4/id1439828810?i=1000436135987 Phase 5 - Details https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-planning-for-girl-scout-troop-leaders-phase-5/id1439828810?i=1000437029868 Phase 6 - Budgeting and Financial Planning https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-planning-for-girl-scout-troop-leaders-phase-6/id1439828810?i=1000437759144 Phase 7 - Communications https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-year-planning-for-girl-scout-troop-leaders-phase/id1439828810?i=1000439997149   Join my Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlscoutpodcast 

Planning for Your Girl Scout Year... in a Pandemic

Initially the purpose of this episode was really to get personal and share the next chapter of my own Girl Scout Troop Leadership journey with you, but it's really about so much more than that. There are so many strange, unprecedented dynamics at play when trying to parent and Girl Scout in a pandemic... the youth are feeling the impact of the pandemic and so are we as adults.

Girl Scouting in a Pandemic: Weird Issues We Never Expected

Alright, here's another awesome interview I recorded 6 months ago with long-time podcast supporter Tara H. from Michigan. After supporting the podcast for years now, she agreed to an interview to share her story leading two troops, the trailblazer program in her council, acting as the camp coordinator for her service team, and even serving as a local cookie cupboard!

A Rough Start that Led to Conquering Cookies and Camping with Tara H.

If you stepped into your Girl Scout role saying that you're down to do "anything but camping" because you're "just not a camping person," then you are going to completely relate to today's guest, Carrie W. from Western Washington. Now I will say, this episode was recorded back in like March of 2021, and it's now September, because a whole lot of life happened for me in the meantime. But, I'm back with new episodes! And this is an interview that is still great even 6 months later! Carrie is sharing about being brand new to Girl Scouting and figuring out what the heck Girl Scouts even do, diving head first in to multi-level leadership, exploring the great outdoors as "not a camping person," and all the beautiful and unexpected benefits of volunteering with Girl Scouts.

"I'm not a camping person" with Carrie W. of Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Check out Sheryl's podcast all about the Gold Award, featuring some incredible Gold Award Girl Scouts, here: https://pod.link/1406353288

All About High Awards (and especially the Gold Award) with Sheryl R of Hearts of Gold

I had so much fun chatting with Sue for this week's podcast. We have a lot in common with "Doing" everything ourselves (and struggling to delegate!), taking on way too many things because we feel called to be involved with EVERYTHING, and of course... passion for older girl retention! 

Distance Girl Scouting and Older Girl Retention with Sue P of Girl Scouts of Northern California

Okay, okay, so there's no such thing as a "Girl Scout Queen" but I've decided that if there was such a thing, Trisha would take the crown. Trisha has been involved in almost every single capacity of Girl Scouting. She is a lifetime member, a Gold Awardee, and has experience in many different volunteer roles.  We talk about the Different Shoe badge work from North Carolina Coastal Pines, here is the link: https://www.nccoastalpines.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/council-patch-program-.html 

Interview with the "Girl Scout Queen," Trisha Wilson

NEW: Older Girl Programming and Adult Adventures with Sheryl R. of Girl Scouts Badgerland Wisconsin

REPLAY: Troop Experiences and Travel

REPLAY: Nicole and Heather on Accessibility

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