Fall 2023 Lead & Learn

Lead & Learn Fall 2023 Course Catalog

Registration Opens August 31!

Fall 2022

Lead & Learn

2023 Fall Issue With support from dedicated adult volunteers, caregivers and staff, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) delivers the Girl Scout experience to girls and adults in eastern Missouri, which includes St. Louis City and the 28 surrounding Missouri counties of Adair, Audrain (Van-Far School District), Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Reynolds, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Sullivan, Warren and Washington.

Lead & Learn is an bi-annual publication of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.

Natissia Small Ed.D. Chief Executive Officer

Kelly Daleen Chief Marketing and Membership Officer

GSEM NEWS

CONTACT US

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314.400.4600 answercenter@girlscoutsem.org

Danielle Washington Chief Program Officer

GSEM Service Center 2300 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146

Julie Cubbage Chief Administrative Officer

CAMP LOCATIONS

Camp Cedarledge Pevely, MO Camp Fiddlecreek Labadie, MO

Janine Lawler Chief Development Officer

FOLLOW US

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Camp Tuckaho Troy, MO

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@GirlScoutsEM

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has zero tolerance for any instances of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or molestation of any individual. Any staff member, volunteer, or independent contractor found to have engaged in any such activity will be terminated from their employment, volunteer role, and/or any other affiliation they have with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will also pursue any and all legal actions warranted in the event of an instance of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or molestation. For more information about this policy, see the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri website at https://vr.girlscoutsem.org/sampolicy, or contact the Senior Manager, Risk Management. Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse and Molestation Policy

If you have any concerns about, or need to report, an instance of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or molestation, contact the Senior Manager, Risk Management. If that person is not available, contact another Leadership Team staff member. Also remember that Missouri law states that if any person with the responsibility for the care of children has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been or may be subjected to abuse or neglect or observes a child being subjected to conditions or circumstances which would reasonably result in abuse or neglect, that person shall immediately report to the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division. Mandated reporters include Girl Scout volunteers and staff.

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Your Girl Scout Adult Education Team

Shaun Lindhoff Adult Education Coordinator

Libby Kindle Adult Education Coordinator

Welcome to the Fall 2023 Lead & Learn!

As summer winds to a close, we in Adult Education would like to turn an ending into a beginning and celebrate all things new. A new school year is just around the corner, and the new Girl Scout membership year starts October 1. Maybe your Girl Scout recently bridged to the next program level, which opens up a whole new world of adventures for her. Adult Education is welcoming a host of new endeavors this fall, some of which we are excited to share with you now. After listening to your feedback, the digital edition of the Fall 2023 Lead & Learn will be accompanied by a miniature version of Lead and Learn in print! This condensed mini guide provides the dates of our most sought-after courses and highlights a few you won’t want to miss. The digital edition is still the primary resource for your adult learning needs, as full course descriptions and registration details are only available there. But we hope this Lead & Learn mini guide will be a quick and easy way to see what courses are available and help you fit Girl Scout training into your busy schedules. Lead & Learn mini guides will mailed to volunteer households roughly a week after the digital edition is published on our website.

Next, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new Adult Education rally in Rallyhood! The Adult Education rally will be your go-to resource for volunteer training. In it you will find a calendar containing the entire course catalog from Lead & Learn, links and files for important volunteer resources, and a news feed where you can ask questions, receive the latest updates and information from Adult Education, and connect with other volunteers. When dates change or cancellations occur, this rally is the first place you’ll hear about it. Learn more about the new Adult Education rally on pg. 4, including how to join. And finally, please continue to provide us with your valuable feedback through the Adult Education surveys found at the end of each course in gsLearn. Even if a course was offered in person, the post-course survey will still be found in gsLearn. We hope your autumn is filled with the joy of many new and wonderful Girl Scout experiences!

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4 Lead & Learn Fall 2023 TOGETHER, WE CAN DO GREAT THINGS! Adult Education is Now in Rallyhood! In the Adult Education rally, you can: • See the entire Lead & Learn course catalog, plus other important GSEM dates, on the calendar • Easily access links and files to find the volunteer resources you need • Learn about course additions, changes, and cancellations • Post questions, comments, or feedback to the Adult Education team and volunteer instructors Message Wall Calendar Check your email for an invitation to join or request to join here.

Volunteer leaders are critical to the success of our mission! That’s why Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has partnered with Rallyhood to help streamline communication, encourage collaboration and foster a connected council community.

Helpful links: • Rallyhood website login

• Basic instructions for Rallyhood users • Instructions for hub and rally admins • Rallyhood tech support

Download the updated Rallyhood app! • Convenient when on-the-go • Faster and more responsive experience • New features • Use the QR codes to download today!

New Rallyhood learning content coming soon to gsLearn! If you have questions about Rallyhood, please contact Libby Kindle, lkindle@girlscoutsem.org .

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Participating in Product Programs is an important part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. We know you’re busy, and we appreciate that you have stepped up to help your Girl Scout Neighborhood and/ or troop during product programs. To help you make sense of the programs, your role, and responsibilities, we offer a variety of learning opportunities. Required learning is listed on pg. 30. Zoom Office Hours Join the Product Programs Team live to ask your burning questions about Treats & Reads and Cookies. Product Programs Learning Opportunities

Date

Time

Link

Wednesdays, Sept. 27-Dec. 14 & Jan. 3-Mar. 13

https://zoom.us/j/97474492246; passcode 368896

4-5 pm

Nuts & Bolts and Cookie Bites Webinar Series Available on our website, these recorded webinars will cover a range of topics relevant to key parts of each program season.

Topic

Link

Treats & Reads

https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/cookies/treats-reads.html

https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/members/for-volunteers/for-volun teers-cookie-resources-lbb.html

Girl Scout Cookies

Cookie Rookie™ Webinar Series Are you a new cookie manager for your troop and not sure what this means or what to do? This series will provide you with the basics of the Cookie Program and your role and we’ll answer your burning questions.

Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in the Content Library, selecting Start This Course, and clicking Register.

Date

Time

Link

Wednesdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20

https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/members/for-volunteers/for volunteers-cookie-resources-lbb.html

6 pm

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Video Tutorials Visit our website or your Treats & Reads or Cookies online guide to view short videos on how to do various tasks in M2, eBudde and Digital Cookie.

Topic

Link

Treats & Reads

https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/cookies/treats-reads.html

https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/members/for-volunteers/for-volunteers-cookie-re sources-lbb.html

Girl Scout Cookies

Online Troop Program Guides Linked to through the printed Quick Start Guides, the Troop Treats & Reads Manager and Troop Cookie Manager Guides provide step-by-step instructions on system tasks, as well as links to video tutorials and more program information. These guides are updated throughout the season.

Topic

Link

Treats & Reads

https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/cookies/treats-reads.html

https://www.girlscoutsem.org/en/members/for-volunteers/for-volunteers-cookie-re sources-lbb.html

Girl Scout Cookies

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Getting Started

Troop Camping and Outdoor Skills Required certification courses for volunteers who wish to take their troops camping on or off GSEM properties, along with outdoor skills courses to enhance your camping experience. Troop Management Important courses for new or seasoned troop leaders or other troop support volunteers to help them safely and effectively manage their troops with confidence. Program Levels Program levels follow course titles. Adults working with the level indicated would benefit the most from the course. Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to attend courses in this publication, but are not able to access online courses in gsLearn. They would register as an adult. A caregiver may register a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout by contacting the Answer Center at 314.400.4600. gsLearn Course Prefixes All courses and learning paths in gsLearn begin with either 548 or GSUSA. 548 is the council number for GSEM, and courses or learning paths that begin with the 548 prefix were created by our council. GSUSA stands for Girl Scouts of the USA, our national organization. Courses or learning paths that begin with the GSUSA prefix were created by GSUSA for use by councils across the country. In the Lead & Learn course listings, these prefixes are omitted for clarity. Courses and learning paths created by GSUSA are noted with (GSUSA) at the the end of the course title. Financial Aid To apply for an adult education scholarship, applicants must complete an Adult Education Course Registration and Scholarship Application at girlscoutsem.org/financialaid and submit both to the Answer Center.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri fully embraces virtual learning to make volunteer training convenient and accessible to as many people as possible. Because our volunteers’ time is valuable, we hope to create more blended-learning opportunities for our skills based courses, so that volunteers may complete the knowledge portion of the course online at their convenience while completing skills practice in person. We know that in-person training and adult programs provide a sense of community that many of our adult members enjoy, and these in-person experiences will still be part of our adult learning curriculum. Our goal is to build upon this and expand our curriculum to include more online courses and live virtual events so that we can efficiently and effectively reach the widest audience possible within our council and help our volunteers achieve their learning goals. Courses are grouped in the following categories: Archery Includes USA Archery Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor courses, and outlines the USA Archery procedures for course registration. Badges, Journeys, Awards and Patches Helpful courses to make getting started with Journeys, the latest Badge and patch programs and Girl Scouts Highest Awards easy. Camp and Service Team Volunteers Courses for volunteers and staff who serve at GSEM camps as well as those who want to develop further in their district or neighborhood leadership roles. First Aid, CPR and Mental Wellness Valuable and potentially live-saving courses offered through the American Red Cross, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and GSUSA. Product Programs Essential courses for Treats & Reads and Cookie Program managers, both at the troop level and for Service Team roles. Technology and Platforms Courses to help volunteers navigate the technology and online platforms used at GSEM.

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Train anywhere, anytime with gsLearn

Designed to help meet our volunteers’ modern learning needs, gsLearn offers online training resources, delivered on demand for the busy adult! Learn at your own pace, access additional resources and review information when you need it. Added Convenience for Volunteers • gsLearn makes learning and completing courses easier than ever • All Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri training opportunities in one place • Centralized tracking of online, virtual and in-person course completions • Easy access to personal training histories in Achievements • Browse courses and learning paths in the Content Library • Access to Movement-wide online learning opportunities created by GSUSA • gsLearn may be accessed on mobile devices How do I register for courses in gsLearn? There are multiple ways to register for courses in gsLearn depending on the course type: • No need to register for online courses—they are accessible anytime • Register for in-person or virtual courses with NO fees by selecting and opening the course in gsLearn, clicking Start This Course, and then clicking Register in the upper right corner • Register for in-person courses with fees by selecting and opening the course in gsLearn, clicking Start This Course, and then following the link to the course in gsEvents to complete the registration and payment process

You may also register for courses by: • Directly accessing the gsEvents registration page on our website (in-person courses with fees only) • Filling out a paper registration form • Contacting the Answer Center at 314.400.4600 or answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .

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Fall 2023

New Troop Leader Learning Path

Everything a new troop leader needs in one place!

The only required course in this learning path is New Troop Leader Training. The remaining courses are vital supplements to help new leaders and assistant leaders be successful but are not required. Only one of the listed Grade Level Essentials courses needs to be completed to complete the entire learning path. IMPORTANT: Both the leader and assistant leader(s) in a troop must complete New Troop Leader Training within 30 days of the course being assigned to them in gsLearn. Failure to complete this course will result in the volunteer being removed from their volunteer role. What’s a Learning Path? Courses in gsLearn may be bundled together based on topic or function into groups called learning paths. Courses in learning paths may be online, virtual, or in person. Most learning paths allow a learner to take courses in any order they choose. A learning path is simply a convenient way to gather related courses into one easy-to-find place.

Completing the New Troop Leader Learning Path ensures that troop leaders and assistant leaders are confident and competent as they lead their energetic, ambitious girls to new adventures. The New Troop Leader Learning Path consists of six courses: 1. New Troop Leader Training 2. Troop Money Management 3. Grade Level Essentials Daisy, Brownie, Junior 4. Volunteer Toolkit - Troop Leader View 5. Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training 6. Managing My Troops from My Account

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Daisy Drop Box

We’re excited to support you and your Daisy troop during kindergarten and first grade with our complimentary program, Daisy Drop Box! Leaders receive a box in the mail each month with the resources needed to hold an engaging troop meeting, including step-by-step scripted meeting instructions and activity supplies for each Daisy. After you register as a Girl Scout troop leader and sign up for Daisy Drop Box, we will mail you the welcome box with instructions and supplies for your first two troop meetings. The schedule for your first and second years of Daisy Drop Box will be included to assist your planning. Once your assistant leader or another adult registers with your troop, you are ready to meet with your Daisies!

When your Girl Scouts start Brownies in second grade, your troop can participate in our Brownie Bundle program!

Sign up in two easy steps! Step 1: Register as a troop leader

“As a first-year leader with my troop, I cannot begin to tell you how amazingly helpful the Daisy Drop Boxes have been! It has provided me with assurance that I’m headed in the right direction, while also allowing me some extra time that would have otherwise been spent researching activities to get to know the girls better.” -Kathleen Brueggemann, Troop 345

Step 2: Sign up to receive your first Daisy Drop Box starting in August by scanning the QR code or visiting vr.girlscoutsem.org/DDB

“It was super helpful to have all of the supplies for the activities, and the scripted instructions gave me confidence as a new leader!”

Questions about Daisy Drop Box? We are here for you! Visit girlscoutsem.org/daisydropbox .

-Megan Turek, Troop 1381

Contact Pam Johnson, Daisy Drop Box Program Manager at 314.592.2357 or pjohnson@girlscoutsem.org .

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Brownie Bundle One Box. Big Adventures.

Being a Troop Leader takes time, talent, and treasure—and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is here to continue to support you with our new Brownie Bundle Program! By signing up for this program, Troop Leaders will receive a complimentary monthly subscription box containing all the resources needed to hold a successful and meaningful troop meeting — including activity instructions and supplies for each registered Brownie.

Sign-up opportunities will be sent to eligible troops!

2023-2024 Brownie Bundle Schedule

September & October: Brownie Quest Journey

Questions about Brownie Bundle? Please contact Meredith Dean at mdean@girlscoutsem.org.

November: Leapbot Design Challenge

December: My Cookie Customers

January: Potter

February: Celebrating Community

March: Pets

April: Budget Builder

May: Letterboxer

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Fall/Winter Adult Courses 2023

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Archery

Picture this: You place an arrow onto a bow, hook your fingers around the string, draw it back, aim at your target and release! Bull’s eye! Archery is an exciting sport that takes strength and focus. Get ready to challenge yourself as you build your archery skills and share your knowledge with girls. This section includes USA Archery Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor courses, introduces new archery certification renewal courses, and outlines the USA Archery procedures for course registration.

Certification for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s archery program is provided through USA Archery. USA Archery offers Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor courses in a blended-learning format. Volunteers complete the knowledge portion of the course on the USA Archery website prior to completing the in-person skills session at a GSEM archery range on one of our camp properties. Registration for USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 The registration process for USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor courses begins by registering for an in-person practical skills session in gsLearn. Registrants then pay for and complete the online portion of the Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor course on the USA Archery website. Detailed registration instructions for each course will be emailed to participants immediately after they register in gsLearn. Please contact Adult Education if you do not receive this email.

To successfully complete the requirements for USA Archery Instructor, volunteers must:

1. Register for an in-person practical skills session in gsLearn 2. Create a USA Archery account on the USA Archery website, then pay for and complete the USA Archery Instructor Certification online course and exam 3. Go to the USA Archery website and register for the in-person skills session after passing the online exam. This will be the same session you registered for in gsLearn 4. Complete the in-person skills session held at one of our camp properties

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USA Archery Level 1

Level: Brownie-Ambassador

Certification Course

Course Description: USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification is a required course for volunteers who wish to teach beginning archery skills to Brownies through Ambassadors, on or off Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri property. In Level 1, participants learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment, and equipment repair. Girls 16 years and older are welcome to participate. This USA Archery certification is valid for three years and is renewable online through USA Archery via the new USA Archery Level 1 Renewal course in gsLearn. Course Registration: Register for an in-person practical skills session by opening the course in the Content Library, selecting Start This Course, and clicking Register next to the desired date. You will then receive detailed instructions via email on how to navigate the USA Archery website to pay the $40 fee and complete the online course. If you do not receive these instructions immediately after registering, please contact Adult Education.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

$40 to USA Archery $40 to USA Archery $40 to USA Archery $40 to USA Archery $40 to USA Archery

Sat. 9/23

8 am-noon

Camp Cedarledge

Sun. 10/22

8 am-noon

Camp Tuckaho

Sun. 4/21

8 am-noon

Camp Cedarledge

Sat. 5/25

8 am-noon

Camp Fiddlecreek

Sun. 6/23

8 am-noon

Camp Fiddlecreek

USA Archery Level 1 Renewal

Level: All

Certification Course

Course Description: USA Archery allows members to renew their certifications online if your current three year certification has not expired. This self-paced, one-hour online refresher course costs $40 and may only be accessed via the USA Archery website. Once you receive a completion certificate, you must upload it to the final course module for gsLearn to acknowledge this course as complete. As this is a new renewal process, please contact Adult Education with any questions.

If your USA Archery Level 1 certification has expired, you are not eligible to complete this online-only refresher through USA Archery. You must instead complete the USA Archery Level 1 blended-learning course.

Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn. Instructions for accessing USA Archery and uploading your new completion certificate are available upon opening the course and selecting Start This Course.

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USA Archery Level 2

Certification Course

Level: Brownie-Ambassador

Course Description: The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification online course provides participants the necessary tools to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, and the Explore Archery Program. To complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification online course, including the online exam, and register for and complete the Level 2 Instructor in-person skills session. The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification online course includes the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor online certification course information and provides students with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound bows, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development and events.

In addition to passing the course, instructors must have current U.S. Center for SafeSport training, current USA Archery Background Screening, and a current USA Archery or National Field Archery Association membership.

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification is NOT a prerequisite for this course.

Girls 18 years and older are welcome to participate. This USA Archery certification is valid for three years and is renewable online through USA Archery via the new USA Archery Level 2 Renewal course in gsLearn.

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification is required to become a USA Archery instructor trainer for our council. Instructors who complete this certification plus the USA Archery Instructor Trainer online course may facilitate USA Archery Level 1 Instructor courses for GSEM volunteers. Course Registration: Register for an in-person practical skills session by opening the course in the Content Library, selecting Start This Course, and clicking Register. You will then receive detailed instructions via email on how to navigate the USA Archery website and pay the $50 required for the online course and $35 required for the USA Archery background screening. U.S. Center for SafeSport Training is also accessed via the USA Archery website. Additional membership fees to USA Archery or National Field Archery Association must be paid for separately.

Please contact Shaun Lindhoff, slindhoff@girlscoutsem.org , with questions about the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor course.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

See details above See details above

Sat. 9/23

8 am-4 pm

Camp Cedarledge

Sat. 5/25

8 am-4 pm

Camp Fiddlecreek

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USA Archery Level 2 Renewal

Level: Brownie - Ambassador

Certification Course

Course Description: USA Archery allows members to renew their certifications online if your current three year certification has not expired. Your USA Archery or National Field Archery Association membership, SafeSport training, and USA Archery background screening must also be current to qualify for online renewal. This self-paced, 75-minute online refresher course costs $50 and may only be accessed via the USA Archery website. Once you receive a completion certificate, you must upload it to the final course module for gsLearn to acknowledge this course as complete. As this is a new renewal process, please contact Adult Education with any questions.

If your USA Archery Level 2 certification has expired, you are not eligible to complete this online-only refresher through USA Archery. You must instead complete the USA Archery Level 2 blended-learning course.

Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn. Instructions for accessing USA Archery and uploading your new completion certificate are available upon opening the course and selecting Start This Course.

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Fall 2023

Badges, Journeys, Awards and Patches

What will your Girl Scouts do next? Sleep under the stars? Design an app? Plant a community garden? As a Girl Scout there are hundreds of ways for them to discover something new or take their current passion to the next level. Badges, Journeys, patches and awards show the world their accomplishments. Start exploring Badges and awards—and their world of possibility. This section includes helpful courses to make getting started with Journeys, the latest Badge and patch programs and Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards easy.

Daisy Petal Badges Learning Path (GSUSA)

Level: Daisy

Learning Path Description: This learning path is a fun and fast introduction to the 10 updated Daisy Petals Badges. The updated Daisy Petal Badges are designed to thoughtfully guide a Daisy, their parents, and troop volunteers through their first two years of Girl Scouting and help Daisies understand the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Each of the 10 courses in this learning path is a short exploration of each Petal Badge. Courses provide hands on, age-appropriate activity ideas, as well as ideas for how to use the unique Girl Scout Leadership Experience framework. Learning Path Access: Learning path available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Girl Scout Astronomy Club Training Learning Path (GSUSA)

Level: All

Learning Path Description: This learning path will give high school-aged Girl Scouts, amateur astronomers, and Girl Scout volunteers a solid foundation to plan and manage an astronomy club. Discover how to build your development plan and curriculum and lead activities for Girl Scouts of all ages, as well as learn best practices in several important areas like: outreach and running meetings and events. The full learning path of three courses takes two hours to complete. Learning Path Access: Learning path available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

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Fall 2022

Girl Scout Bronze Award Training

Level: Junior

Course Description: This course is for Girl Scout Juniors who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Parents, caregivers and troop leaders are welcome to attend too! This training will allow girls to learn the steps necessary to earn their Bronze Award and how to submit their completion. Course Registration: Register for this course in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

Wed. 10/11 Thurs. 11/9 Thurs. 12/7 Wed. 1/17 Tues. 2/6

6-7 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm 6-7 pm

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

Virtual Virtual Virtual Virtual

Wed. 3/6

Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

Girl Scout Silver Award Training

Level: Cadette

Course Description: This course is for Girl Scout Cadettes who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Silver Award. Parents, caregivers and troop leaders are welcome to attend to! This training will allow girls to learn the steps necessary to earn their Silver Award and how to submit their completion.

Course Registration: Register for this course in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

Wed. 10/11 Thurs. 11/9 Thurs. 12/7 Wed. 1/17 Tues. 2/6

7:15-8:15 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 7:15-8:15 pm

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

Virtual Virtual Virtual Virtual

Wed. 3/6

Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

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Girl Scout Gold Award Training

Level: Senior-Ambassador

Course Description: This course is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest community service award a girl can earn. Parents, caregivers and troop leaders are welcome to attend too! Course Registration: Register for this course in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

Tues. 10/18 Tues. 11/14 Tues. 1/16 Wed. 3/13 Tues. 4/16

5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Virtual and Girl Scout Service Center Virtual and Girl Scout Service Center Virtual and Girl Scout Service Center Virtual and Girl Scout Service Center Virtual and Girl Scout Service Center

If a girl wants an in-depth look at what it takes to earn the Gold Award, the Go For Gold workshop might be right for them instead (see Inspire Discovery for details as this workshop is solely for girls). Go For Gold provides an opportunity for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to meet Gold Award committee members, hear from prior Gold Award earners, network with other girls, and spend time brainstorming and researching options for their project.

Girl Scout Tree Promise (GSUSA)

Level: All

Course Description: In this 10-minute course, learn about the Girl Scout Tree Promise and join our national effort to plant five million trees in five years. Girls can plant, protect, or honor trees on their own or with their troops, families, or communities. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

It’s Your Journey - Map It!

Level: All

Course Description: Confused about Journeys? In this course, you will learn how themes are developed throughout the Journeys and how to prepare materials to implement a Journey with your troop. Discover additional resources and activities to enhance your troop’s Journey experience.

Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Resilient. Ready. Strong. Patch (GSUSA)

Level: All

Course Description: Life isn’t always easy, but dealing with tricky emotions doesn’t have to be so hard. The Girl Scouts: Resilient. Ready. Strong. patch will build girls’ inner strength, so they are ready for anything! Participate in Girl Scout activities related to 10 skill areas that help boost resilience. This course 15-minute course will review badge activities that work for all grade levels, as well as provide reflective questions for

discussion with girls and links to additional resources. Learn more here. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

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Camp and Service Team Volunteers

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we have a wide variety of courses available to help district, neighborhood, and camp volunteers learn and develop the skills they need to succeed in their roles. Whether a volunteer requires specific training for their role, or wants to steer their skill set in a different direction, we have something for you!

April Showers Coordinator Training

Level: All

Course Description: April Showers Coordinators, new and returning, should sign up for a January training session. Coordinators will be given all the information they need in order to run a successful April Showers program in their districts. Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

$0 $0

Wed. Jan. 17 Sun. Jan. 21

6-8 pm 2-4 pm

Virtual

Girl Scout Service Center

Brand Ambassador 101 for Volunteers (GSUSA)

Level: All

Course Description: This 20-minute course brings you up-to-speed with our recent Girl Scout brand changes. We share why a brand change was necessary, give specifics about what changed, and discuss the crucial role you play to push these changes forward. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

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Camp Supervisor Training

Certification Course

Level: All

Course Description: This course is required for volunteers who want to be a Camp Supervisor at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri camps. Participants learn how to effectively communicate with council staff and campers, coordinate camp program activities and follow Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri policies and procedures. After completing this course, participants are required to serve an apprenticeship with an experienced Camp Supervisor. Prerequisites: Camp Supervisors must be certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED and be Troop Camp-certified through Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Bring proof of certifications to the course. Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in the Content Library, selecting Start This Course, and clicking Register next to the desired date.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

Fri. 9/22-Sun. 9/24 7 pm, Fri.-3 pm, Sun.

$0

Camp Tuckaho

Fri. 3/8-Sun. 3/10 7 pm, Fri.-3 pm, Sun.

$0

Camp Tuckaho

Cooking for Crowds at Camp

Certification Course

Level: All

Course Description: This course is required for adult volunteers who wish to use dining hall kitchens at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri camps. A minimum of one adult volunteer per kitchen crew must be certified in Cooking for Crowds at Camp. Participants learn policies and procedures for operating and cleaning the facilities, equipment, and appliances. Practical hands-on experience is a key component of this course. Lunch is provided—just bring a drink to class! Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

Sat. 9/16 Sat. 5/11

9:30 am-2:30 pm $8 9:30 am-2:30 pm $8

Camp Tuckaho Camp Tuckaho

Cultural Assets Archives 101 (GSUSA)

Level: All

Course Description: Calling all Girl Scout history buffs and future archivists! This is no scrapbooking class— learn how to handle and conserve archival objects and documents and apply archival best practices to your work and storage spaces in this new course from GSUSA. Learn to identify areas of your own archives that need attention and organization, and understand how to leverage your personal Girl Scout collections with our council. This 25-minute course is also great for anyone interested archiving personal memorabilia from any topic of interest.

Course Registration: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

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Delivering Inclusive Program (GSUSA) Level: All

Course Description: In this 20-minute online course you will learn the importance of, and practice using, inclusive and equitable language to support the identities of all Girl Scouts and foster a cohesive troop environment. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Event Planning

Level: All

Course Description: Planning a district or neighborhood event can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn what to do when, how to incorporate girl input throughout the planning process, how to budget, fun event theme ideas and MORE in this in-person session.

Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in the Content Library, selecting Start This Course, and clicking Register next to the desired date.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

$0 $0

Mon. 11/27 Wed. 5/8

6-8 pm 6-8 pm

Girl Scout Service Center Girl Scout Service Center

F.R.O.G.s (Friendly Resource Options Guide) Training Level: All

Certification Course

Course Description: This course certifies volunteers to be Friendly Resource Options Guides (F.R.O.G.s) at the Anheuser-Busch Nature Center at Camp Tuckaho. Volunteers gain the knowledge they need to access and use exclusive supplies and activities that are unavailable to casual visitors at the Nature Center. Volunteers receive hands-on experience with a sampling of exciting nature activities you can do with your troop. Don’t miss it!

Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in the Content Library, selecting Start This Course, and clicking Register.

Date

Time

Fee

Location

9 am-12:30 pm

$0

Sat. 9/30

Camp Tuckaho Nature Center

Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training

Level: All

Course Description: Girl Scout volunteers and staff are considered mandated reporters in the state of Missouri. This course, provided by Missouri KidsFirst, explores how adults can identify and report child abuse and neglect to the Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services. Note that no-cost registration with Missouri KidsFirst is required to access this two-hour course. Upload the completion certificate provided by Missouri KidsFirst to gsLearn to receive credit for completion. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

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Navigating Conflict with Confidence (GSUSA)

Level: All

Course Description: In this interactive course, you will gain the skills to navigate challenging conversations in order to reach common ground with others (colleagues, volunteers, families, etc.) where emotions run high and positive outcomes are critical. The curriculum includes strategies to encourage a healthy mindset, recognize differences, and problem solve, so that you can confront and resolve conflict with confidence. This course consists of six modules ranging in length from 10 to 30 minutes (two hours total). Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Representative Assembly Delegate Training

Level: All

Course Description: This course is offered to adult volunteers and girl members who are elected to serve as Delegates or Alternate Delegates to the Representative Assembly. In it, you will learn about the responsibilities, policies and procedures related to this role, as well as parliamentary procedure.

Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Service Unit Training - Developing and Growing the SU Team (GSUSA)

Level: All

Course Description: This course provides guidance to District or Neighborhood Managers on building a strong Service Team of dedicated volunteers who work together to support the success of your district or neighborhood. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Service Unit Training - Effective Meetings (GSUSA) Level: All

Course Description: District and neighborhood meetings are a crucial part of communication with troop leaders and Service Team volunteers. This course will support you in building meetings that accomplish your goals and keep your volunteers informed. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Service Unit Training - Goal Setting & Planning (GSUSA) Level: All

Course Description: Designed for district and neighborhood leadership and volunteers involved in planning the Service Team’s goals and objectives for the membership year, this course will provide a basic understanding of the planning process, including what you will need, how to gather the right people, and how to develop goals that will support growth in your district or neighborhood. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

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Service Unit Training - Leading Effective Digital Meetings (GSUSA)

Level: All

Course Description: District and neighborhood meetings are crucial – even when you can’t meet in person. This course will review the basic tools and best practices for making your digital meetings a success. Course Access: Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.

Slingshot Instructor Training

Level: All

Course Description: If your troop is looking for something new to do at camp, or you are looking for a challenging activity that even Daisies can enjoy, it’s time for you to try slingshots! Learn how to bring the fun of slingshots to your Girl Scouts in this two-hour, in-person course. As a target sport at our Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri camps, slingshots use the same ranges as archery and hatchet throwing, and share the same set-up and safety principles as archery. Because of this, participants must possess a current USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor certification to become a Slingshot Instructor or lead a slingshot activity at our camps. Slingshot Instructor Training results in a course completion rather than a certification, and is renewable every three years. Proof of current archery certification and current slingshot training must be shown to the Camp Supervisor in order to use the equipment and range for a slingshot activity or program. Course Prerequisite: Current USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor certification (no exceptions) Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee $15 $15

Location

Sun. 10/1 Sun. 10/15

2-4 pm 2-4 pm

Camp Cedarledge Camp Fiddlecreek

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Certification Course

Level: All

Course Description: Given the importance of mental wellbeing in our lives and the prevalence of mental health and substance abuse challenges in youth today, we are offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid certification course. This blended-learning course consists of a two-hour self-paced online course and a five and a half-hour in-person learning session. This three-year certification uses a nationally-recognized curriculum developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to assist youth aged 12-18, and is taught by certified instructors. You won’t want to miss this powerful and highly relevant course. Online learning assignments must be completed in full before attending the in-person session (no exceptions). Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee $25 $25 $25

Location

Sat. 12/9 Fri. 2/16 Sat. 4/27

9 am-2:30 pm 11:30 am-5 pm 9 am-2:30 pm

Girl Scout Service Center Girl Scout Service Center Girl Scout Service Center

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First Aid, CPR and Mental Wellness

Emergencies require prompt action and quick judgment to ensure the safety of our members. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers First Aid, CPR and Mental Wellness courses through the American Red Cross and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

A qualified general first aider with an Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification must accompany the troop when they participate in certain activities. Check Safety Activity Checkpoints to see if a first aider is required for your troop activity. We recommend at least one adult volunteer per troop complete Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/ AED training. Adult volunteers acting as general first aiders at Girl Scout activities must be certified to meet Girl Scout safety standards. Adult volunteers may take this course through the American Red Cross or another council-approved agency, such as the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI).

Some courses offered by ARC, AHA or ASHI have separate certifications for First Aid, CPR, and AED. All three are required to be a Girl Scout first aider, and there must be an in-person skills assessment component (no online-only courses). The following items will be available for purchase at all GSEM American Red Cross courses: • Adult or Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED Ready Reference Skill Cards - $4 • CPR keychain with breathing barrier and gloves - $4.75

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Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED Blended Learning Level: All

Certification Course

Course Description: This course is for those who wish to obtain certification as a general first aider. Demonstration of skills is required. Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED certification is valid for two years. Girls 16 years and older are welcome to participate. Financial assistance is available. In this course, participants become certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED in a blended-learning format where the participant must complete some coursework online prior to attending an in-person skills session. Course participants receive a link to register for, access and complete the online portion of the course via email approximately one week before the in-person skills session. Course participants are required to provide verification of online course completion at the in-person session.

Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee $36 $36 $36 $36 $36 $36 $36 $36 $36 $36 $36

Location

Sat. 10/14 Thurs. 11/9 Thurs. 1/18 Wed. 2/21 Thurs. 3/28 Thurs. 4/11 Thurs. 6/20 Thurs. 7/25 Thurs. 8/29 Thurs. 9/26 Sat. 5/18

9-11:30 am 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm 9-11:30 am 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm

Girl Scout Service Center

Masonic Lodge, Washington, MO

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Masonic Lodge, Washington, MO

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