GSKH 2012 Fall Volunteer Highlights

2012Fall Volunteer Highlights

We know Girl Scouts are busy…• New troops are forming and existing troops are

gearing up for another great year!• Recruitment of girls and adults is happening

through Sign Up For Scouting!• The Fall Opportunity Sale is approaching!• Volunteers are getting set to take on new Girl

Scout Journeys and badge activities! • And more!

So we put together your fall highlights!

Sign Up For Scouting (SUFS)• Our biggest recruitment effort for new girl and

adult members!

• Girl Scout representatives visit schools to talk to girls about Girl Scouting.

• Sign-up events for new girls and their families.

• Why? The more members we have, the more resources we have to deliver Girl Scouting!

• Talk to your MVP Specialist about opportunities

Link: http://scoutinginkansas.org

Girl Scout’s 100th Anniversary year continues…

With special celebrations at the Kansas State Fair!

Link: http://kansasgirlscouts.org/2012/07/100-years-of-the-kansas-state-fair-never-gets-old//

Introduction to Troop Management

• Sessions scheduled with new troop volunteers

• Everything for a new troop leader to get started:o How to run a troop meetingo Managing troop financeso Getting girls and adults

registeredo Forming a troop committeeo Safety guidelines and polices

• Contact your MVP Specialist!

Updated Resources• Volunteer Essentials – your ultimate go-to guide for volunteer questions.

• Includes:oVolunteer Essentials – Chapters 1-5oTroop AppendixoTravel AppendixoEvent-Series-Camp AppendixoSafety Activity CheckpointsLink: http://kansasgirlscouts.org/volunteer-essentials/

Fall Opportunity Sale

2012 FOS Dateso September 9 – 20 - Troops host

Girl and Parent Meeting o September 21 – October 7 -

Girls take FOS Orderso October 9 - Troop Orders Dueo October 22 – 26 - Product

arrives to SU Delivery Siteso October 26 - November 12 -

Cupboards Openo November 12 - Money due

from Girls

• Annual friends & family sale of nuts and candies!

• Start the Girl Scout year off by earning funds and learning new skills!

• Look for volunteer training sessions scheduled near you!

Introducing…LEAD Teams• Last year we introduced the new Service Delivery Model.

• Now we’re ready to start building LEAD Teams by filling those volunteer positions from the Service Delivery Model.

• LEADERSHIP – ENERGY – ACTION – DELIVERY

• Find the role that fits your skills, interests and availability!

Volunteer Reappointments

•We review and reappoint volunteer positions each year.• Please get your registration submitted in order to be reappointed!• Let your MVP Specialist know if you are planning to continue or if you’re looking for a new role on the LEAD Team!

GPS – Girl Program Schedule

Check your mail in September for your GPS – your guide to activities and partnerships around the council!

Volunteer Application Process

• Beginning this year, all volunteers will need to resubmit their application and authorization for background check every three years.

• This is for the safety and security of the girls!

• You will receive notification to resubmit your application after three years.

• If you know it’s been more than 3 years, please go online and fill out the application.Link: http://kansasgirlscouts.org/volunteer-application/

Online Registration• Parents can register their daughters and/or troops can

register their members ONLINE.

• Troop Leaders can also look up rosters from the online system!

• Note for Troop Leaders: if you register or re-register troop members through the online system, please continue to collect a paper registration form with a parent/guardian signature for girl registrations, and an adult's own signature for adult registrations.  Indicate on the form that the registration has been submitted online.  These forms can be turned in to your closest GSKH office or mailed directly to the Wichita Girl Scout Center. 

Link: http://kansasgirlscouts.org/online-registration-4/

Leadership Conferences• October 13, 2012:  North Central Leadership Conference - Salina

• October 20, 2012:  2nd Annual Southwest Leadership Conference - Garden City

• November 3, 2012: 3rd Annual Northwest Leadership Conference - Sternburg Museum, Hays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• January 5, 2013: 3rd Annual S'mores University - Southeast Leadership Conference - Wesley United Methodist Church, Parsons from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Staff and volunteers are gearing up for an amazing series of conferences for volunteers across the council in 2012-13!

Girl Scout Cookie Information!

2013 Cookie SaleCookies Now! is coming – one-stop program for selling, delivering, and money-collecting!

2012 Cookie Sale

Cookie credits expire on November 15! Use them for:

• shop items

• program fees

• troop trips

Short-term Volunteer Opportunities

• Are you, or someone you know, interested in volunteering for GSKH without making a major time commitment?

• Check out our short-term volunteer opportunities!

• We always need additional help on-site at our larger programs!Link:http://www.volunteerkansas.org/Organizations/View/42:Girl_Scouts_of_Kansas_Heartland

ToGetHerThere• ToGetHerThere is GSUSA’s

campaign for girls’ leadership.• Help break down barriers

that hinder girls from leading • See girls achieve the

highest ranks in all fields and industries, from science and technology to business and government.• Take the pledge:Link:http://kansasgirlscouts.org/to-get-her-there-pledge/

Volunteer Development• Do you know how to find out the

answers to your Girl Scout questions?

• GSKH offers a variety of adult learning opportunities designed to meet your needs!

• Find details and links on our website:

Link: http://kansasgirlscouts.org/volunteer-resources/volunteer-development/

Stay Connected!

Get Your Girl Scout Gear!GSKH Shop Hours (after Labor Day)

Wichita: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday

Hays, Salina, Emporia, Garden City: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 

Link: http://shop.kansasgirlscouts.org/store/

Shops are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following Saturdays: October 6, 2012; November 3, 2012, April 6, 2013, and May 4, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.