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WELCOME TO YOUR

GETTING STARTEDWORKSHOP

PART II

The purpose of this webinar is to reinforce the content presented in your Independent Packet, to answer questions that you may

have, and identify potential next steps.

Step One

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Step Two2

Use the emoticons

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HOW DO YOU PARTICPATE?

Use the chat box

Chat

Where do you live?

Have you started working with your troop?

Step Three

CHECK-IN

Step Four

Complete the Independent packet before participating in the webinar.

Have others around you to leaveyou alone during the session?

Avoid working on other projects during the session?

Use emoticons symbols to indicate you want to ask questions or make a comment, unless asked to do so by the moderator. The moderator will explain how to use emoticons during the webinar session.

Use the chat box as a “parking lot” to indicate questions that don’t pertain to the topic being discussed?

Unless there is an emergency, do notleave the session until it is finished?

GROUP AGREEMENTSCan we agree to ….

THE VALUES OF GIRL SCOUTS

Step Five– Independent Packet page 3

THE GIRL SCOUT MISSION

The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence and

character whomake the world a better place.

THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE

On 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 word “God” may be substituted for another word.

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.

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TROOP MEETINGS

1 - ARRIVAL2 - OPENING 3 - BUSINESS

4 - SNACKS

5 - ACTIVITIES

7 - CLOSING

Step Six– Independent Packet page 6-8

6 - CLEAN UP

TROOP MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Arrival Activity

Step Seven– Independent Packet pages 10-15

Ceremonies

Quiet Sign

Circles

Check-in & Check-Out

Group Agreements / ContractsParking Lot

WORKING WITHADULT SUPPORT

Step Eight – Independent Packet pages 16-18

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

YOUR CO-LEADER

GIVE-A-WAY GAME!

GIRL PROGRAMThe Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Step Nine– Independent Packet page 21

GIRL PROGRAMExploring the Three Keys

DISCOVER + CONNECT + TAKE ACTION

• Develop a strong sense of self

• Develop positive values

• Gain practical life skills

• Seek challenges in the world

• Develop critical thinking

= LEADERSHIP

• Develop healthy relationships

• Promote cooperation and team building

• Resolve conflicts • Advance diversity

in a multicultural world

• Feel connected to their communities, locally and globally

• Identify community needs

• Are resourceful problem solvers

• Advocate for themselves and others

• Educate and inspire others to act

• Feel empowered to make a difference

Step Ten– Independent Packet pages 22-23

GIRL PROGRAMExploring the Three Processes

GIRL LED

LEARNING BY DOING

COOPERATIVE LEARNING

Step Eleven– Independent Packet pages 25-26

YOUR RESOURCESJourneys

Step Twelve– Independent Packet page 28

YOUR RESOURCESGirl’s Guide to Girl Scouting

Step Thirteen – Independent Packet pages 29

YOUR RESOURCESOther Activities

Step Fourteen

GO! Guide

Cookie Program

Out of DoorsCamping

Trips

YOUR RESOURCESFitting It All Together!

Step Fifteen– Independent Packet pages 27

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YOUR RESOURCESOnline Resources

Step Sixteen– Independent Packet pages 27-32

Volunteer

Essentials

Safety Activity Check Points

GSUSA Web Site

GSWW

Web Site

GOGUIDE!

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YOUR PEOPLE RESOURCESWho Can You Ask for Help?

Step Seventeen – Independent Packet pages 35-36

Service Team Member

Troop Program Manager

Volunteer Learning

Registrar or Manager

Banking Coordinator

Financial Assistance Coordinator

Help Desk Coordinator

Series, Event and Travel Manager

YOUR NEXT STEPS

Step Eighteen – Independent Packet pages 37-38

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE GIRLS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON

Step Nineteen