Troop Leader Experience: A Podcast about Girl Scouts for Troop Leaders and other Girl Scout Volunteers

On this episode of Phraseology, we are covering the topic of Service Units, Neighborhoods, and Communities... what's the difference? What is the point of them? How are they determined?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Phraseology is all about the Girl Scout founder Juliette Low! In this episode you'll get an overview of who Juliette was and a quick overview covering key details about her life and legacy that are frequently referred to in Girl Scouting!    ---   Girl Scout Phraseology is a mini-series within the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast all about Girl Scout terminology! If you h...

The most recent GIRL SCOUT PHRASEOLOGY episode is all about Troop Dues! What does that mean? What are you supposed to charge? When do you charge them? What happens if a family doesn't pay dues?    ----   Girl Scout Phraseology is a mini-series in the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast all about Girl Scout terminology. Sometimes, especially when you're a new volunteer, the terms and phrases...

It’s time to start back up with a new year of Girl Scouting! Whether you meet year round or break for summer, the Girl Scout membership rolls over every fall. This is the perfect time to organize a face-to-face parent and guardian meeting! Wondering what the heck you should cover in your beginning of the year parents meeting? This should help! Why do a back to school parents meeting? Talk about wh...

Here’s a new series for ya – High Impact Leadership! In this series, we are going to cover deeper topics that will help you take your troop to the Next Level. Today, we’re covering the Bronze Award process and how to help your girls complete their Bronze Award in a high impact way! It’s important to note that you should first check with your council to see what trainings, requirements, and resourc...

Here's the badge explorer: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/our-program/badges/badge_explorer.html    Purchase the new requirements in full and the badges themselves here: https://www.girlscoutshop.com/BADGES-PROGRAM/NEW-FEATURED-ITEMS4    >>>But you're gonna wanna find the detailed meeting plan and activity suggestions in the VTK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STEM and STEAM are serious buzzwords these days and it seems like Girl Scouts as an organization is DRINKING the KOOL-AID. Are you sick of STEM... or do you LOVE it?  Girl Scouts is focused on STEM and STEAM because.... Girl Scout STEM programming WORKS. The four ways that Girl Scout STEM programs impact girls are: STEM Interest (girls are excited about STEM subjects and want to learn more) STEM C...

Here’s a new series for ya – 10x Programs! In this series, we are going to cover how to make existing badges 10 times more exciting OR how to create a program that doesn’t currently exist in the National Program Portfolio that is 10 times more exciting than anything you’re going to find in the toolkit, all while maintaining alignment with GSLE! This week we are talking about sewing and embroidery!...

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term "PGA." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term "Annual Meeting." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the terms "Bridging" & "Flying Up" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term "DBJ."   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term "CSA."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most challenging things for a new troop leader is building relationships. We all want Girl Scouts to be a place where girls are establishing deep, healthy, positive bonds... with each other, and with us! Creating a safe space for them to connect with adults they can depend on and who are invested in their present and their future is one of the primary reasons most of us even volunteer i...

Let me help you MASTER your year plan - here's a deep dive into the LAST phase: COMMUNICATION! Make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the phases: - Phase 1: Calendar Set-Up - Phase 2: Brainstorming - Phase 3: Research - Phase 4: Scheduling Dates - Phase 5: Writing Detailed Meeting Plans - Phase 6: Developing a Budget - Phase 7: Communication   Communicating with parents can be t...

Let me help you MASTER your year plan - here's a deep dive into the next phase: DEVELOPING A BUDGET! Make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the phases: - Phase 1: Calendar Set-Up - Phase 2: Brainstorming - Phase 3: Research - Phase 4: Scheduling Dates - Phase 5: Writing Detailed Meeting Plans - Phase 6: Developing a Budget - Phase 7: Communication   Here's the EXACT spreadsheet...

Let me help you MASTER your year plan - here's a deep dive into the next phase: DETAILED PLANNING! Make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the phases: - Phase 1: Calendar Set-Up - Phase 2: Brainstorming - Phase 3: Research - Phase 4: Scheduling Dates - Phase 5: Writing Detailed Meeting Plans - Phase 6: Developing a Budget - Phase 7: Communication Learn more about your ad choices....

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the terms Jamboree & Camporee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term CAMP... - Summer Camp - Day Camp - Resident Camp - Troop Camp - Family Camp - Encampment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let me help you MASTER your year plan - here's a deep dive into the next phase: SCHEDULING! Make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the phases: - Phase 1: Calendar Set-Up - Phase 2: Brainstorming - Phase 3: Research - Phase 4: Scheduling Dates - Phase 5: Writing Detailed Meeting Plans - Phase 6: Developing a Budget - Phase 7: Communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term "Product Program." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term "LEVELS" which might also be called Grade Levels or Age Levels. What are the Girl Scout levels anyway? What determines a girl's level? What happens if she gets held back? All this and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the "Summit Award." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new mini-series Girl Scout Phraseology, part of the Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience Podcast. Today we're talking about the term badges, earned awards, and all kinds of patches. - National Program Portfolio Official Badges - Earned Awards & Pins - Council's Own - Fun Patches - Participation Patches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let me help you MASTER your year plan - here's a deep dive into the next phase: RESEARCH! Make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the phases: - Phase 1: Calendar Set-Up - Phase 2: Brainstorming - Phase 3: Research - Phase 4: Scheduling Dates - Phase 5: Writing Detailed Meeting Plans - Phase 6: Developing a Budget - Phase 7: Communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...