Volunteer Essentials

Reflections: Annual ceremony which recognizes Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors who have earned the highest awards in Girl Scouting

Representative Assembly: The membership body of Eastern Missouri. The members of the Representative Assembly elect the officers of Eastern Missouri, the members-at-large of the Board of Directors, members of the Board Development Committee and delegates and alternates to the National Council of GSUSA. The assembly determines the general direction for Girl Scouting locally by receiving and acting upon reports of the Board of Directors and by giving guidance to the Board Resident Camp: A summer camping program for which Eastern Missouri provides facilities and staff. Camp is three days up to four weeks in length. Girls participate in a wide variety of activities such as swimming, canoeing, hiking, games, crafts and songs. Girls may choose to participate in specialty programs at resident camp that focus on such areas as equestrian, biking, water sports, creative arts or leadership development

Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC): Guidelines from GSUSA on how to ensure the safety and well-being of girls as they participate in various activities; checkpoints include information on gear, preparation and safety

Service Mark (logo): The identifying symbol of Girl Scouting. Composed of two parts – the trefoil with three profiles and the words “Girl Scouts” and the registration mark. Both parts must be used together in their original proportions

Subordinate Unit: Units that fall under the authority of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, including troops, groups, neighborhoods, districts, independently registered girls and girls participating in other membership pathways

Subordinate Unit Bank Account: Bank accounts established by subordinate units under applicable Eastern Missouri policies. All such accounts are the property of Eastern Missouri and are established under Eastern Missouri’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

Tagalongs: A brother, sister or friend of a Girl Scout who is not a member of the troop; someone who is not a registered Girl Scout; or a registered Girl Scout who does not meet the age participation standards to participate in the program activity. However, if a Girl Scout is helping perform a service for another Girl Scout troop (e.g., a Girl Scout Senior serving as an aide), she is not considered a tagalong. Boys under age 18 are always tagalongs because boys are not eligible to be members

Ten-Year Award: This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of a girl member who completes 10 years of Girl Scouting

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