EPISODE · Sep 17, 2023 · 19 MIN
Ep 3 - New Leader POV - Programming, Being Treasurer and Cookies - Interview with Genevieve
from Unit Leader 101: for Leaders of Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Trek and Lones. · host Nicole Therrien
On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Genevieve about her experiences moving from a unit Assistant last year to a Guider taking over 2 units this year. We talk about STEM programming, being the treasurer and cookies! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list to you get notified when a new episode comes out here https://mailchi.mp/616ea25d3180/unit-leader-101-podcast [00:00] - Intro [02:55] - Three things you wish you knew as a new guider [06:30] - Tell us about the Treasurer Role [09:34] - STEM Programming Ideas [13:12] - Let's talk Cookies [17:39] - Advice for new guiders Key Points from this episode: Cookies need to be ordered in advance of the season Forms as a new guider - figuring out what you need to submit and where they are can sometimes be difficult to navigate. Ask a mentor The treasurer role is awesome! And the resources and trainings available make it super simple STEM programming - Check out Astronomy in Action or McMaster University (both linked below) Cookies - selling events and door to door sales both work well! Links from this episode https://www.astronomyinaction.com https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/youthprograms/programs/list/2022-girl-guide-workshops/ If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share with all of your guiding leaders! Or send me an email at any time [email protected] Unit next time, don't forget to share, and be a good friend.
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On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Genevieve about her experiences moving from a unit Assistant last year to a Guider taking over 2 units this year. We talk about STEM programming, being the treasurer and cookies! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list to you get notified when a new episode comes out here https://mailchi.mp/616ea25d3180/unit-leader-101-podcast [00:00] - Intro [02:55] - Three things you wish you knew as a new guider [06:30] - Tell us about the Treasurer Role [09:34] - STEM Programming Ideas [13:12] - Let's talk Cookies [17:39] - Advice for new guiders Key Points from this episode: Cookies need to be ordered in advance of the season Forms as a new guider - figuring out what you need to submit and where they are can sometimes be difficult to navigate. Ask a mentor The treasurer role is awesome! And the resources and trainings available make it super simple STEM programming - Check out Astronomy in Action or McMaster University (both linked below) Cookies - selling events and door to door sales both work well! Links from this episode https://www.astronomyinaction.com https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/youthprograms/programs/list/2022-girl-guide-workshops/ If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share with all of your guiding leaders! Or send me an email at any time [email protected] Unit next time, don't forget to share, and be a good friend.
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