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Girl Scout Cadette Leadership Essentials 800-565-4475 • gswise.org Revised August 2017 100 Years 1917 2017 Girl Scouting in Southeastern Wisconsin
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Girl Scout Cadette

Leadership Essentials800-565-4475 • gswise.org

Revised August 2017

100 Years1917 2017

Girl Scouting in Southeastern Wisconsin

ContentsThe Girl Scout Promise and Law ............................................. 2

DNA of a G.I.R.L. ............................................................................ 3

Responsibilities of a Girl Scout Volunteer ............................ 4

Girl Scout Progression ............................................................... 4

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

5 Ways Girl Scouts Builds Girl Leaders ................................. 6

What Cadettes Do ....................................................................... 8

New Volunteer Toolkit Badges ................................................. 9

Girl Scout Insignia Placement .................................................10

Girl Scout Silver Award FAQs ...................................................11

Girl/Adult Planning......................................................................12

Opportunities for Girl Scout Cadettes .................................13

Troop Trip Tips .............................................................................14

National and International Travel...........................................14

Characteristics of Teens (Grades 6–8) ................................15

Tips for Working with Teens ....................................................15

Teaching Girls How to Network ..............................................16

Types of Girl Scout Ceremonies ............................................ 17

Co-leader or Advisor? Activity ................................................18

10 Essential Elements ................................................................19

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.

The Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do,and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

*Girl Scouts of the USA makes no attempt to define or interpret the word “God” in the Girl Scout Promise. It looks to individual members to establish for themselves the nature of their spiritual beliefs. When making the Girl Scout Promise, individuals may substitute wording appropriate to their own spiritual beliefs for the word “God.” Note: This disclaimer appears in the National Leadership Journey adult guides, but not in the girls’ books. It is included here as a reminder to you, as a volunteer, that it’s your responsibility to be sensitive to the spiritual beliefs of the girls in your group and to make sure that everyone in the group feels comfortable and included in Girl Scouting. Please feel free to share this information with girls’ families.

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DNA of a G. .R.L.She’s a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, leader!

HELLOMy name is

Leader

Sets goals andsticks to them

Works hard tobring positive

change tothe world

Seeks new adventures and experiences

Speaks up forherself and others

Takes pride inher abilities

and successes

Builds teamspirit and bringspeople together

Takes actionon issues dearto her heart

with compassionand clearcommunication

Falls down andgets back up

Runs forleadership

positions

Sees newsolutions to

old problemsListens toopinions andfeelings differentfrom her own

Has an imagination that knows no limits

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Responsibilities of a Girl Scout Volunteer

• Attends Girl Scout training• Consults and follows Volunteer Essentials• Consults and follows council policies and procedures • Encourages participation • Helps girls develop as leaders • Implements girl/adult planning• Communicates with all stakeholders• Understands the needs of girls

A Successful Advisor• Allows girls to take the lead, plan their activities, and figure out how to accomplish them• Is sensitive• Shares her skills• Exhibits flexibility• Has a sense of humor• Is always aware of health and safety

60% 85%-95%20% 40%

Daisy Brownie JuniorCadette/Senior/

Ambassador

Leader is a “Director”

Leader is a “Manager”

Leader is a “Teacher”

Leader is an “Advisor”

Leaders percentage of thedecision-making responsibility

Girls percentage of thedecision-making responsibility

Girl Scout Progression

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

The mission is supported by qualified adult volunteers who provide guidance to the growth of girls through diverse actions.

The Girl Scout Leadership Development model follows a girl-centric approach and organizes girls’ achievements into three broad categories – Girls Discover, Girls Connect, and Girls Take Action.

The Girl Scout Mission Statement

CourageGirls speak out on issues they care about and take

leadership roles in their communities.

ConfidenceGirls discover and

cultivate their strength and are empowered to

make a difference in their own lives and

beyond.

CharacterGirls act with integrity

and compassion, making decisions that

promote the well-being of themselves

and others.

Discover+

Connect+

Take Action=

Leadership

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STRONG SENSE OF SELFGirls have confidence in themselves and their abilities, and form positive identities.

POSITIVE VALUESGirls act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show concern for others.

CHALLENGE SEEKINGGirls take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail, and learn from mistakes.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPSGirls develop and maintain healthy relationships by communicating their feelings directly and resolving conflicts constructively.

COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVINGGirls desire to contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems in the community, and create “action plans” to solve them.

5 Ways Girl Scouts Builds Girl LeadersGirl Scouts’ mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Since 1912, girls have explored new fields of knowledge, learned valuable skills, and developed strong core values through Girl Scouts. Today Girl Scouts is, as it always has been, the organization best positioned to help girls develop important leadership skills they need to become successful adults.

At Girl Scouts, guided by supportive adults and peers, girls develop their leadership potential through age-appropriate activities that enable them to discover their values, skills, and the world around them; connect with others in a multicultural environment; and take action to make a difference in their world. These activities are designed to be girl led, cooperative, and hands-on—processes that create high-quality experiences conducive to learning.

When girls participate in Girl Scouts, they benefit in 5 important ways:

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Why do these five outcomes matter?When girls exhibit these attitudes and skills, they become responsible, productive, caring, and engaged citizens. But don’t take our word for it! Studies show that the development of attitudes, behaviors, and skills like confidence, conflict resolution, and problem solving are critical to well-being and rival academic and technical skills in their capacity to predict long-term positive life outcomes.1

Youth who develop these five outcomes…

Are happier, healthier, and less likely to engage in problem behaviors or be victimized. Youth who develop competencies such as perseverance, positive self-esteem, and sociability have lower rates of obesity, depression, and aggression, and show greater life satisfaction and well-being than those who do not develop such attributes/skills.2

Achieve more academically and feel more engaged in school. Youth who participate in programs that promote the attributes and skills linked with our five outcomes show stronger academic performance and school engagement compared to those who do not.3 When students are more self-aware and confident about their learning capabilities, they try harder and persist in the face of challenges.

Become strong job applicants. While employers want new hires to have technical knowledge related to a given job, those skills are not nearly as important as good teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills.4 Yet many employers around the world report that job candidates lack these attributes.5

Become successful, well-adjusted adults. Kindergarteners who learn how to share, cooperate with others, and be helpful are more likely to have a college degree and a job 20 years later than youth who lack these social skills.6 They are also less likely to have substance-abuse problems and run-ins with the law.

1 Child Trends. (2015). Key “Soft Skills” that Foster Youth Workforce Success: Toward a Consensus across Fields.2 OECD. (2015). Skills for Social Progress: The Power of Social and Emotional Skills. OECD Skills Studies, OECD Publishing, Paris. 3 Durlak, J., Weissberg, R. Dymnicki, A. Taylor, R., & Schellinger, K. (2011). The impact of enhancing students’ social and emotional learning: A meta-analysis of school-based universal interventions. Child Development, 82(1), 405-432.4 National Association of Colleges and Employers. (2015). Job Outlook 2016: Attributes Employers Want to See on New College Graduates’ Resumes.5 ManpowerGroup. (2015). Talent Shortage Survey.6 Jones, Greenberg, & Crowley (2015). Early Social-Emotional Functioning and Public Health: The Relationship between Kindergarten Social Competence and Future Wellness. American Journal of Public Health, 105(11), 2283-2290.

Join Girl Scouts today! girlscouts.org

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Question SilverIs council approval required to earn the award?

No, approved at troop/group level.

Must girls submit a project proposal to the council before they begin to work on earning this award?

Yes. Submit two weeks before beginning the project.

Submit one proposal per project.

Do girls have to complete an interview with the council to gain project approval?

No

Must girls submit a final report to the council upon completion?

Yes. Submit one Final Project Report per project when project is complete.

Is there different information in the adult guide but NOT in the girl guidelines?

Coaching tips

What resources are available for girls that are earning this award?

Cadette Journeys

On council website (gswise.org):

Guidelines for Girl Scout Cadettes (also in Spanish)

Project Proposal and Final Report forms

Troop/Group Volunteer Guide (also in Spanish)

Community mapping activity

Grant information

FAQs

How are girls recognized? Troop leaders/girls can plan their own ceremony.

Service units and/or schools may recognize girls at end-of-year celebrations.

Girls are invited to the council-wide Award Celebration which occurs in May. The deadline to be recognized is February 1. Any final reports received after February 1 will be recognized the following year.

Girl Scout Silver Award FAQs

Question SilverWhat Girl Scout or grade level(s) earn this award?

Cadettes (Grades 6-8)

Is training available and/or mandatory?

Yes, available. No, not mandatory“Girl Scout Silver Award Training” Class is: Optional Class time: 2 hours Cost: $5 – includes girl

folder

What are the pre-requisite Requirement(s)?

Completing one Cadette Journey.

List the steps girls will take to earn this award.

Pre-req: One Journey1. Identify issues2. Build team 3. Explore community4. Choose project5. Develop project6. Submit project proposal 7. Make plan and put into

effect8. Spread the word9. Submit final report

Do girls work individually or as a group?

Small team (two to four girls) or individually (individuals recruit team to help them)

What is the suggested minimum number of hours a girl would spend working toward earning this award?

50 hours per girl

Can the project address a need within Girl Scouting?

No, girls focus on making their neighborhood or community better.

Can girls raise and donate money in the name of another organization for this award?

No

To what degree must this award project be sustainable?

Girls demonstrate an understanding of sustainability in the project plan and implementation.

To what degree must this award project be global?

Girls connect with new friends outside their immediate community, learn how others have solved similar problems, and determine if those ideas can help with their plan.

Who serves as a project advisor for this award?

Expert on project issue from community. Can be troop/group volunteer, if they are an expert.

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Girl Scouting is for the girls. They learn leadership, decision making, and problem solving skills by planning and carrying out activities with our guidance. Self-government makes Girl Scouting unique. The key is to allow girls to make and implement as many decisions as possible. Girls grow, learn, and have fun by making decisions, doing, experimenting, and discovering for themselves.

EvaluationThis step will help the girls understand what they did well and what they can improve upon. Girls will learn that they are competent, they are responsible, and they can get the job done—even if it’s not the job you would have done. These are often the most fun memories!

Resourcefulness in the face of adversity can be fun! Girl Scouts is one of the few places where girls are allowed to experience failure in a safe setting.

Democratic groups experience the five Ds!

Girl/Adult Planning

Decision

• Have girls do the research to make informed choices (cost factors, time involved, troop/group calendar, check Safety Wise, etc.) • Everyone has a say in the final decision. • Voting different ways (ballots, hands, voice.)

Discussion

• Collect ideas, long- and short-term. • Make sure every girl has a chance to express ideas. • If troop/group has never planned before, the advisor may offer alternatives. • When a troop/group is doing planning, the advisor should strive to keep it fun. • All ideas are valid.

Delegate

• Decide who does what— committees, patrols. • Opportunity to ask, does the advisor do it all?

Debrief:Discuss and Evaluate

• This is the critical part to making it a real learning experience. • What worked? • What didn’t work so well? • What would you do differently next time?

Do

• Let the girls do it but give them the tools for success! • Enjoy it with them but resist the urge to take over. • Is “failure” a bad thing or can we learn from it?

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Helping Girls and TroopsProgram Aide (PA): Program Aides have fun, strengthen their leadership skills, and meet new friends while working directly with younger girls under the supervision of an adult volunteer or staff member. Program Aides share their expertise with other Girl Scouts on a variety of topics. See the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for steps to earning the Program Aide pin.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT)Cadettes can take their leadership skills to the next level as a CIT. They will master their skills by leading activities at events or troop meetings or a group of girls at camp. Be the role model who is confident enough to dress up and sing silly songs, mediate a dispute, or make an impression that girls remember decades later.

Note:• Teens are encouraged to attend trainings. Some may

be required. • PAs and CITs attend events or camp for free or at a

reduced rate. • Teens need to be at least two years older than the

girls they are working with.

GSWISE Leadership Opportunities for Teen Girl Scouts

The most exciting aspects of this level are all of the choices

and opportunities that are available to girls.

AdvisoryCamper Council: Camper councils meet 3-5 times a year to plan camp for the next summer. Planning may include choosing Trading Post merchandise, activities, T-shirt designs, and themes.

GSWISE Board of Directors: Teen Member: Girl Scouts ages 14-17 have a unique opportunity to serve a two-year term on the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast board of directors. Teen board members have full voting privileges and may serve on a task group or committee.

Girl Scout Leadership Network: This committee represents the “voice of girls” for GSWISE. Girls provide feedback to the GSWISE CEO and key staff members on a wide range of topics relevant to girls.

Let us do the work for you!GSWISE Events–Programming Created Just for CadettesOur council works hard to provide events specifically geared for Girl Scout Cadettes. Go to gswise.org and click on ACTIVITIES for the most up-to-date list. Sign up, bring your troop...we’ll do the rest.

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Troop Trip Tips

Please note the following:

• Council training is encouraged before doing an overnight trip with girls. Planning the Overnight Experience training can be found at gswise.org under the VOLUNTEER tab.

• If you plan to have a campfire or cook over the fire, it is required that one adult volunteer has completed the Outdoor Skills training. All training dates can be found at gswise.org under the ACTIVITIES tab.

• Troops must submit a Troop Trip Application for: 1–2 night trips to non-council owned sites more than 100 miles from the troop’s community; extended trips (3 or more nights); and international trips. Find this form at gswise.org.

• Activity/Accident Insurance:

Plan 2 insurance must be obtained for all unregistered participants going on the trip.

Plan 3 insurance must be obtained for all participants going on trips of three or more nights.

• For trips of a day or more, one currently certified first-aider must be present. Check Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine if other special training or certifications are required for activities. In addition, a certified lifeguard must be present at any public or private swimming site.

• Council-authorized signatures are required on all site agreements and vehicle/bus rental contracts, even if there is no charge. To obtain council-authorized signatures, contact the program manager six weeks in advance.

• Health histories are required for participation in physically demanding activities such as water sports, horseback riding, and skiing. Health examinations are required for trips of more than three nights.

• Some activities are either not permitted or not recommended as Girl Scout activities. (See the Safety-Wise Chapter in Volunteer Essentials for more information).

• All adult volunteers attending extended troop trips need to be registered members and to complete a background check.

To plan a safe, enjoyable trip, refer to the Safety Activity Checkpoints (found online) and Volunteer Essentials. Council-specific information about trip activities can be found at gswise.org, as well as tools for planning the trip.

Travel opportunities for Girl Scout teens are offered by both our national organization (GSUSA) and your local council (GSWISE.). These trips help girls develop self-reliance and self-confidence while working cooperatively with others to plan the adventure of a lifetime.

Girl Scout Destinations: Girls 11–17 years can travel to amazing places, try new things, and meet sister Girl Scouts from around the globe through Girl Scout Destinations. To learn more go to gswise.org under the GIRLS & GUARDIANS tab.

GSWISE Council Trips: Travel with girls from your own council! Each year Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast chooses trips to locations in the United States as well as abroad. Girls get to meet their travelling companions for informational meetings and teambuilding before they pack up and go. Find out more at gswise.org.

Resources at gswise.org: the Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel and the Adult Guide to Girl Scout Global Travel.

Traveling as a Girl Scout Outside of the Troop

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Working with TeensCharacteristics/focus of girls in grades 6-8

• Transitioning from elementary school to middle school

• Being liked

• Fitting in

• Friendships

• Sports

• Improving the world

• Getting outside–camping

• Improving self-confidence

• Importance of technology like cell phones and social media

Tips for working with teens• Encourage girls to be independent

• Understand teen issues

• Encourage girls to explore opportunities

• Understand when girls make mistakes

• Don’t pressure them

• Act as an advisor vs. a leader

• Discuss issues in a positive way

• Don’t underestimate the depth of their feelings

• Respect their views and they will respect you in return

• Be open and non-judgmental about their suggestions and insights

• Help teach them life skills

• Encourage goal setting

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Teaching Girls how to NetworkMany Cadette girls and troops choose to work on community service projects or toward earning their Silver Award. A big part of those projects is learning how to network and get help from others. Teaching girls this skill will serve them well in the future. Good places to start networking are listed below. Set aside time in meetings to help girls practice how to contact people for help and information. Encourage girls to make “people connections” as well as “online connections.” Remember, a Girl Scout is always friendly and helpful!

Good places to start networking:

• Family, friends, and neighbors

• School friends, staff, and coaches

• Former Girl Scouts

• Work colleagues

• Church friends and staff

• Businesses related to the project

• Online research

• Social media such as Facebook

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Several kinds of ceremonies have become part of the Girl Scout tradition. These include:

• Investiture—to welcome new members into Girl Scouting

• Rededication—members renew their commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law

• Bridging—Girls celebrate passage from one level of Girl Scouting to the next

Other types of ceremonies that may take less planning, or may even happen spontaneously includes:

• Flag Ceremony—to honor the flag of our country

• Opening/Closing—the beginning or end of a meeting

• Scouts Own—a quiet ceremony with a theme expressing feelings or ideas

• Campfires—for fun, friendship, or to celebrate a happy experience

Girls may want to celebrate special Girl Scout days with a ceremony. These special times include:

• Founder’s Day (Juliette Low’s Birthday)—October 31

• Thinking Day—February 22

• Girl Scout Birthday—March 12

• Girl Scout Week—the week including March 12

• Leader Appreciation Day—April 22

Girls may also want to celebrate other religious, cultural, or national holidays.

Types of Girl Scout Ceremonies

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Adult shares her skills and experience with other adults

Adult understands that girls need as much fun as they do education in Girl Scouting.

Adult expects girls to mind each other about upcoming meetings and events.

Adult will call travel agency to get costs for troop trip.

Adult requires girls to participate in all troop activities and events so they will be successful.

Adult will expect girls to contact council with questions regarding their Girl Scout Gold Award projects.

Adults will use Safety-Wise to decide what mode of travel to use for an outing.

Adult will help girls enjoy Girl Scouting by helping them balance their responsibilities with fun and relaxation.

Adult will advise girls re: troop planning for year, and adult will advise on activities based on interest, budget and Safety-Wise guidelines.

Adult will give girls Safety-Wise and assist them in determining how many adults and how much insurance is needed for an area function that they are running.

Adult will allow girls to make mistakes if it means they will grow and learn from them and still be safe.

Adult accepts each girl as she is and helps each girl set realistic goals

Adult encourages girls to listen to each other.

Adult and girls will conduct a parent meeting at the beginning of the year.

Adult will set guidelines and standards for behavior on outings.

Adult is flexible about the amount of time spent on different activities, especially if girls want more or less time spent.

Adult is there to answer girls’ questions and support girls’ decisions.

Adult will schedule all the meetings for the year and send an e-mail to all parents.

Adult will complete minutes to meetings and distribute to other troop members.

Adult will encourage and mentor girls in their decision-making process.

Adult will expect girls to complete minutes to meetings and distribute to other troop members.

Adult will develop the troop budget for the year’s activities.

Troop meetings are facilitated by adults.

Adult will determine best ways to raise money for the troop’s activities.

Adult will give input or advice regarding troop budget, but girls will determine the final details.

Co-leader or Advisor?Lightly color in any box that describes an advisor.

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10 Essential Elements for Creating the Girl Scout Experience

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTSWELCOME FAMILIES TO GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

Girl Scouting helps girls become leaders in their daily lives and in the world. Let girls know about all the fun they’ll have—and tell families what Girl Scouts does and why it matters.

SHOW GIRLS THEY BELONG TO A BIG SISTERHOOD

Help girls make the connection between their troop and the millions of girls around the country and the world who share a mission to make the world a better place.

GUIDE GIRLS TO DEVELOP AS LEADERS

Use the national leadership curriculum to help girls experience the three keys to leadership—Discovering Self, Connecting with Others, and Taking Action— in the world.

EMPOWER GIRLS TO TAKE ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

Girls want to know they can make a difference in the world. Help girls identify a problem they want to solve, reach out to others who can help, and put together their Take Action project.

SUPPORT GIRLS TO BUILD SKILLS THROUGH PROFICIENCY BADGES

badge. Show girls the badges available at their grade level and guide them as they earn the ones that interest them most.

EXPAND GIRLS’ VIEW OF THE WORLD

Give girls the opportunity to go to new places, meet new friends, and talk to

kinds of new possibilities for their futures.

CELEBRATE WITH CEREMONIES AND TRADITIONS

Hold award ceremonies to celebrate what girls have learned; enjoy beloved Girl

together at bridging ceremonies to mark the moment when girls move to the next level in Girl Scouting.

USE A GIRL-FRIENDLY APPROACH

Girls have fun when they can shape their own experiences, do hands-on activities, and work together as teams. Help make this happen by using Girl Scouts’ three processes: Girl Led, Learning by Doing, and Cooperative Learning.

ENCOURAGE GIRLS TO EARN AND LEARN THROUGH THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM

Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics—by taking part in the largest girl-led business in the world.

INSPIRE GIRLS TO CONTINUE GROWING THROUGH GIRL SCOUTS

Share with girls the exciting opportunities they’ll have—to learn new things, meet new friends, and make the world a better place—by staying involved in Girl Scouts.

Girls feel proud and confident when they’ve learned a new skill through earning a

experts in various fields. This expands their horizons and helps them imagine all

Scout traditions, such as flag ceremonies, sing-alongs, and campfires; or come

Coach girls to develop five key skills—Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money

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