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December 2017

Alumnae, Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards

Famous Girl Scout G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders)™

December 27, 2017
Have you heard about about the new G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ Agenda released by Girl Scouts of the USA? It’s a nonpartisan initiative that aims to inspire, prepare, and mobilize girls and those who care about them to lead positive change through civic action! Sounds pretty awesome, right? And for all of our alumnae out there, it may sound pretty familiar. Why? Because Girl Scouts have been Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders from the very  ...

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Volunteer Experience, Volunteers

Troop Leaders, Super Power Your Year With the Volunteer Toolkit

December 22, 2017
The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is an awesome digital tool to help you manage your time and your troop. You can use it to renew troop members, communicate with caregivers, plan your year, track attendance and badges earned, and submit your troop’s finances. Girl Scouts of the USA maintains this resource and will continue to update content and features to better meet the needs of our busy Girl Scout volunteers. So consider it your new digital assistant! Have you taken it for a test drive yet?  ...

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Volunteer Experience, Volunteers

How to Highlight Your Girl Scout Experience on Your Resume: Volunteer Edition

December 20, 2017
Girl Scout volunteers do amazing things every single day. From working directly with girls to helping the council facilitate a successful Girl Scout Cookie Program, we want to make sure you’re rewarded for what you do! And volunteer appreciation isn’t the only way to reap additional benefits from your position with Girl Scouts. Employers are interested in your volunteer experience, too! Including your Girl Scout experience on your resume could help you stand out enough to land  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Volunteers

What Can Your Troop Do at GSWO Service Centers and Camps?

December 18, 2017
Does your troop need an adventure? Or just some bonding time all together? We’ve got some awesome facilities in western Ohio for your troop to reserve for their next meeting, overnight, or adventure! You can stay for a few hours (there’s no cost for reservations for two hours or less!), for the day, overnight, or a long weekend. Whatever fits your schedule! Check out the different options at the properties across our council and reserve your space on DoubleKnot. You can go  ...

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