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February 2018

Volunteer Experience, Volunteers

4 Essentials of Managing a Large Troop

Girl Scout troops come in all shapes and sizes. And while the average troop for our council is around 12, we do have troops across western Ohio that are thriving with 30+ girl members. That’s a lot of girls! Is it too much? That depends. The general rule of thumb is that troops should have enough girls to provide a cooperative learning environment and still be small enough to allow for development of individual girls. And with planning, a supportive team of adults, and adaptive  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Family Experience, Girls, News, Parents, Volunteer Experience, Volunteers

Submit Your Video to be Featured on GSWO Social Media Platforms!

Have you ever wanted to be featured on the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio social media channels? Well now you can! From now until Sunday, March 11, we’re accepting video submissions of Girl Scouts, troops, and parents talking about what it means to be a G.I.R.L.! You can discuss one part, like what it means to be a Go-Getter, an Innovator, a Risk-Taker or a Leader, or all four at once! The choice is yours. Not sure where to begin? Here are some prompts: What does it mean to be a go-getter?  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Parents, Volunteers

Awesome Opportunities for Girls Hosted by Other Councils (2018 Edition)

Girl Scout councils across our great nation are planning some amazing opportunities. And we want your girls to join in! Check out some of the cool events on our list hosted by our sister Girl Scouts and start planning your next troop adventure today. Don’t forget to fill out our Troop Trip and Activity Notification Form before you go. And as always, have fun! Golden Gate Bridging – San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Bridging is the biggest event of the year for bridging Juniors (5th  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Girls, Parents

Guest Editorial: Abby Sowinski, Why I Stay in Girl Scouts

Why am I a Girl Scout? Girl Scouts gives me so many opportunities that I cannot go anywhere else to get. I joined Girls Scouts as an eager 1st grade Daisy. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to attend camps, earn awards, and meet new friends. Camps help me gain a better understanding of the world around me. Service Awards, like the Silver Award, challenge me in different ways and help me to grow as a leader. My Girl Scout friends are many, as we are sisters in Girl Scouts. When I  ...

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