To effectively use this guide, you should be familiarwith <strong>the</strong> following resources:Volunteer Essentials and Troop Module Packet In-depth details on aspects of your leadership role, including registration, finance,safety tips, communication and more! Provided at your Leader 101 course and at www.hngirlscouts.orgSafety Wise Basic safety guide for all <strong>Girl</strong> Scout activities 1 copy per troop provided at Leader 101 training. Additional copies available forpurchase at Promise Provisions <strong>Girl</strong> Scout store for $3.25FYI Listing of all GSHNC programs and trainings. Check at least 4-6 weeks in advance forupcoming events. Events and trainings require advanced registration and can fill upquickly. Provided at your Leader 101 training.Agent of Change Leadership Journey - Adult Set How To Guide for completing a 2-3 month Leadership experience where <strong>Girl</strong> ScoutJuniors learn about <strong>the</strong> Power of One, <strong>the</strong> Power of Team, and <strong>the</strong> Power of Community.We suggest you begin with this program. Available for purchase at Leadership Essentials training or at Promise Provisions for $15(includes adult guide and girl’s book)The Guide for Junior <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leaders General overview of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Junior program including Awards, Meeting Planning,Organizational Tips, Resources and Activity Ideas Available for purchase at Promise Provisions storeThe Junior <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Handbook and Junior <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Badge Book Handbook is a comprehensive overview of activities, trip planning, service projects, andmore. The Junior <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Badge Book provides diagrams and how-to’s for completingover a hundred badge requirements.GSHNC website: www.hngirlscouts.org Troop forms, Training and Program registrations, Online Training, Adults Awards,<strong>Council</strong> properties, Staff contact information, and more!4
The <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leadership Development ProgramWhat is <strong>the</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leadership Development Program?The leadership model is <strong>the</strong> new design for what girls do in <strong>Girl</strong> Scouting and how adult support can streng<strong>the</strong>n<strong>the</strong>ir experience. It is <strong>the</strong> road map for determining what a girl will learn and how she will be impacted. The modeldefines and displays all <strong>the</strong> elements that must be in place to positively impact girls’ lives. The <strong>Girl</strong> ScoutLeadership Development Program is <strong>the</strong> model in action.How will <strong>the</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leadership Development Program impact girls’ lives?Through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leadership Development Program, girls will discover <strong>the</strong>ir personal best and prepare for apositive future, connect with o<strong>the</strong>rs in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to solve problems andimprove <strong>the</strong>ir communities. <strong>Girl</strong>s have told us that <strong>the</strong>se opportunities matter very much to <strong>the</strong>m—both in <strong>the</strong>irdaily lives and as <strong>the</strong>y prepare for <strong>the</strong>ir futures. And, with our unique focus on a by girls, for girls approach andcooperative and experiential learning, girls will continue to have fun, friendship, and exciting adventures.The <strong>Girl</strong> Scout approach to leadership is based on three pillars—Discover, Connect and Take Action.DiscoverConnectTake Action<strong>Girl</strong>s develop a strong sense of self, gain practical and healthy life skills and streng<strong>the</strong>n<strong>the</strong>ir values<strong>Girl</strong>s form caring relationships, promote cooperation and team building and embracediversity<strong>Girl</strong>s feel empowered to make a difference, identify and solve problems <strong>the</strong>y care about andadvocate for <strong>the</strong>mselves and o<strong>the</strong>rsThe <strong>Girl</strong> Scout leadership development pillars represent cycles of activities that engage girls in practicingleadership skills, based on <strong>the</strong> values of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Promise and Law. <strong>Girl</strong> Scouting will redefine with girls and<strong>the</strong> nation what it means to be a leader.Mission Statement<strong>Girl</strong> Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, andcharacter, who make <strong>the</strong> world a better place.The <strong>Girl</strong> Scout PromiseOn my honor, I will try:To serve God, and my countryTo help people at all time,And to live by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout law.<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Daisy K-1<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Brownie 2-3GradesThe <strong>Girl</strong> Scout LawI will do my best to be:Honest and fair,Friendly and helpful,Considerate and caring,Courageous and strong, andResponsible for what I say and do,And to:Respect myself and o<strong>the</strong>rs,Respect authority,Use resources wisely,Make <strong>the</strong> world a better place,And be a sister to every <strong>Girl</strong> Scout.<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Junior 4-5<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Cadette 6-8<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Senior 9-10<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Ambassador 11-12