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Looking Ahead at 2025

Girl Scouts & Politics

Help, there's so much to do!

Petty Arguing, Tattling, and Conflict Resolution

100+ Service Project Ideas (for all ages)

My Favorite Girl Scout Traditions

Fostering Creative Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution Skills with Your Troop

How to Lead a Girl-Led Troop

How to Pack for Outdoor Adventures with Your Girl Scout Troop

50+ Incredible Outdoor Adventure Ideas for Any Age Troop

BONUS: Talking to Kids about Violence and Traumatic Events

10 Back-to-Troop Ideas to Get to Know Your Troop

3 Ways to Engage Your Troop During an Election Year

Girl Drama, Mama Drama, and Conflict Resolution

Multi Level Troop Tips

3 Things to Prepare for Back to Troop Season

Play Together: Activities to Put On Your Troop Calendar This Year

What is Executive Function? For Girls and Adults

Play-Based Learning for Girls of All Ages

Making STEM Fun and Easy

What are we doing here? (A Reminder & Refresher)

Healthy Self Expression and Emotional Resilience

Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character

Trusting Your Intuition & Building Self Awareness

Facebook/Meta Ads for Girl Scout Recruitment

Part 2: What to do as a new Brownie Leader

Connecting with and Supporting Teen Girls

Ask Me Anything: Where to Start as a New Brownie Leader

HAPPY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! Adult Recognition & Appreciation

Teen & Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention with Suzi Freeman

Recruitment 101 & Online Marketing Basics

Girl Scouting for Military Kids in honor of the Month of the Military Child with Tiffany R. of GSWO

The Pressure to Hit Every Meeting Out of the Park and Making Girl Scouts Your Entire Personality with guest, Maggie P. of GSNORCAL

Playful Leadership and Emotional Intelligence for Girls & Adults with Betsaida Lebron

Disabilities, inclusivity, and neurodiversity within a super troop in Middle TN

Parents don't take Girl Scouts as seriously as they take other activities.

Navigating Sensitive Topics with Tween and Teen Girls

Cookie Parent/Guardians Meeting Plan

Sarah's Best Practices for Cookie Season

The Most Frequently Asked Cookie Questions

3 Top Tips for Cookie Season 2024

Cheers to a New Year Advocating for Girls

Preparing for Convention with Sheryl R. of Hearts of Gold

REPLAY: Holidays, End of Year Parties, and DEI

Ask Me Anything: Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Cookie Booth Tips for Daisies

Managing Uncertainty and Opportunities for Stretch and Growth: Conversation with Troop Leader, Service Team Member, and Board Member Niki L. from GSACPC

Conflict Resolution and Issues Facing Girls Today with Amber R. of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

What happened at Convention 2023? - with Vanessa L

BONUS REPLAY: Happy Founder's Day: A Brief Introduction to Juliette Gordon Low

BONUS REPLAY: Interview with Girl Scout Archivist/Historian Merana C. from Girl Scouts Citrus Council

BONUS REPLAY: Interview with Archivist/Historian/Volunteer Extraordinaire Susan Eckers From Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

Ask Me Anything: Help! I'm new, overwhelmed, and want to plan a high impact Girl Scout year for my troop!

Ask Me Anything: How do I manage multi-level troop finances?

Back To Troop Bonus: The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Cross-Country Trip to Savannah, GA with guest Jennifer F. from GS NorCal

Back To Troop Bonus: Uniforms 102

Ask Me Anything: Family Trip to Savannah, Arrival Activities for Troop Meetings, Options for High School Helpers

Back To Troop Bonus: Uniforms 101

Ask Me Anything: When to give which badges, adult health forms, and how long are badges supposed to take?

Back To Troop Bonus: Girl Scout Basics

Ask Me Anything: Creative Ways to Use Unsold Cookie Inventory

BONUS: Hearts of Gold with Sheryl Robinson

Ask Me Anything: How to Do Cool Journeys & Take Action Projects That Don't Feel Like School

7 Tips to Run a Girl-Led Troop

Ask Me Anything: Do I have to help a new girl catch up mid-year?

Ask Me Anything: How do I work for my local council?

Ask Me Anything: Service Team Appointments & Troop Leadership Structures

Ask Me Anything: New Leader Support and Building Community in Your Service Unit

Ask Me Anything: Parent/Caregiver Communication & How to Handle Pushback

Ask Me Anything: What Drives Troop Retention Year-Over-Year

Financial Literacy (and more) Resources for Troop Leaders with Chrissy from Moneyville

Proud to Watch Girls Grow with Kala P. from GSNWGL

Interview with the CEO: Susan Douglas of GSKWR

Feeling Disorganized and Frazzled? Productivity and Time Management for Troop Leaders with Cara H.

75+ AMAZING IDEAS for Summer Activities with Your Troop

My Top 3 Tips for Troop Leaders This Summer

It's May and the Girls are Chaotic and I'm Exhausted - Sincerely, Every Troop Leader Everywhere

Because of Girl Scouts with Kendra W. of GSACPC

Alumnae Stories: Aly I.

Alumnae Stories: Rebecca F.

Supporting Girls' Self Esteem and Getting Good on the Inside with Charlotte Olson

Helping Girls Find Their Voices: Updated Silver Award Requirements & Process and High Awards Support with Sheryl R. of Hearts of Gold

Branching Out with Kelly R. from GSJS

Designing Your Own High Adventure Life with Wendy H. of GSSD

Empowering Girls through Outdoor Adventure: A Conversation with a Wilderness Educator

SOLD OUT! The Cookie Crisis Continues

Allyship and Advocacy to Create an Inclusive Environment for ALL Girls

STEM, STEM, Everywhere there's STEM! - Women's Representation in STEM with Aubre Andrus

Volunteer Recognition, Appreciation, and Awards - PART 2 (Ask Me Anything!)

COOKIE CRISIS?! Don't panic.

Volunteer Recognition, Appreciation, and Awards - PART 1 (Ask Me Anything!)

What to Do if Your Council / SU Doesn't Support Your Area (Ask Me Anything!)

Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Girls (Ask Me Anything!)

Small Budget, Big Impact with Jennifer M. from GSKMO

"Misfits" in the Spirit of Juliette Low with Lorren L. from GSESC

Girl Scouts and American History with Karen T. from GSHPA

BONUS REPLAY: Girl Scouts and Holidays and DEI (2021)

History Interview with Juliette Low's Great-Niece, Margaret S. from GS Heart of the Hudson

How to Manage Disruptive Behavior with Special Guest Anna Skates (Ask Me Anything!)

History of the Girl Scout Movement with Elsie B. from GSEMA

Pros and Cons of Dues & How to Manage Troop Money (Ask Me Anything!)

SUPER QUICK UPDATE

How to Deal with Overbearing Parents (Ask Me Anything!)

How to Balance Your Personal Life & Girl Scouts (Ask Me Anything!)

How to Manage a Troop with Disengaged Girls (Ask Me Anything!)

Outdoor Progression! (Ask Me Anything!)

How do you increase participation and engagement in the service unit? (Ask Me Anything!)

How to approach Kapers and Kaper Charts (Ask Me Anything!)

How do you keep younger troops engaged and on-task during a meeting? (Ask Me Anything!)

What is Troop Camp, and how do we do it successfully? (Ask Me Anything!)

Any Tips for Picking Troop Crests? How do we keep the girls from choosing the UNICORN? (Ask Me Anything!)

Can we talk about bridging? (Ask Me Anything!)

Day Camp Extraordinaire, Barbara Cooley Thaw

Talking to Kids about Violence and Traumatic Events

Volunteer Recruitment Efforts and the Impact of Volunteering with Girl Scouts (according to GSRI)

Volunteer Appreciation, Leading Multiple Troops, and Service Unit Manager with Shaleigha R. from Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

7 Fundraising Ideas if 2022 is NOT Your BEST COOKIE SEASON EVER

Introducing Jamiel from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida

HAPPY WORLD THINKING DAY 2022!

WAGGGS Special: Girl Guides of Malta with Joanne

Part 13 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: School, Local Events, and More

Part 12 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Drive Thru Booths

Part 11 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Tips to Sell Less Popular Flavors

Part 10 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Social Media

Part 09 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Pitching Businesses

Part 08 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Yard and Car Decorations

Part 07 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Getting Creative with Walkabouts

Part 06 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Bling Your Booth (etc)

Part 05 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Inventory Issues

Part 04 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Creative Customer Management

Part 03 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Giving Goals

Part 02 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Troop Goals

Part 01 Creative Cookie Selling Workshop: Individual Goals

WAGGGS Special: Madagascar Girl Guides with Narindra

WAGGGS Special: Scouting for Girls in the Netherlands with Anne

*BONUS* Cookie Basics Workshop

WAGGGS Special: Guiding in Canada with Hannah Mary

WAGGGS Special: UK Guiding with Stephanie

USA Girl Scouts Overseas with Amy Kennedy

Creating and Developing Safe Spaces for Girls with Aime Hutton

Wellness for Girls with Master Certified Health Coach Shannon Dentice

Storytelling, Developing Curriculum, and Leading Anti-Racism Discussions with Youth as a White Woman - with Jen Kidwell

Building Girls of Courage with Jaclyn Gallo

A 5 STAR TROOP EXPERIENCE

Buckle Up: Girl Scouts and Holidays and DEI

Ashley G. from Missouri on Camp, Council Staff, and Childhood Memories

Why We'll Never Stop Volunteering with Girl Scouts, Older Girl Programming, and Starting Over with Experience with Sheryl R.

Girl Guiding in New Zealand, Getting Girls Outdoors, and Troop Leadership from Kate S. of Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road

Happy Founder's Day: A Brief Introduction to Juliette Gordon Low

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Extended Trips

Where the heck do I start as a new troop leader?

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Excursions

Girl Scouts by Season / A Year in the Life of a Girl Scout Troop

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Juliettes, IGMs, IRGs

Planning for Your Girl Scout Year... in a Pandemic

Girl Scouting in a Pandemic: Weird Issues We Never Expected

A Rough Start that Led to Conquering Cookies and Camping with Tara H.

"I'm not a camping person" with Carrie W. of Girl Scouts of Western Washington

All About High Awards (and especially the Gold Award) with Sheryl R of Hearts of Gold

Distance Girl Scouting and Older Girl Retention with Sue P of Girl Scouts of Northern California

Interview with the "Girl Scout Queen," Trisha Wilson

NEW: Older Girl Programming and Adult Adventures with Sheryl R. of Girl Scouts Badgerland Wisconsin

REPLAY: Troop Experiences and Travel

REPLAY: Nicole and Heather on Accessibility

REPLAY: Jennifer B. on Managing Multi-Level Troops

REPLAY: Rylee Kirk

REPLAY 2018: Interview with Kate M. from New Mexico Trails

2021 Updates: I Need Your Help & So Does Your Council

How Can We Support People & Areas Impacted by Wildfires, Hurricanes, and other Natural Disasters?

2020 International Day of the Girl + The Impact of Coronavirus on Girls & Women Around the World

IMPORTANT: Register as a Guest for the National Council Session by October 14!

REPLAY: Speaking of the State of Girls (2020)

REPLAY: The State of Girls (2017)

REPLAY: The Perfect Answer to WHAT THE HECK TO DO ON A ZOOM MEETING

REPLAY: Why SO MUCH STEM?

REPLAY: The Girl Scout Effect

REPLAY: Let's Talk about Progression as it Relates to GSLE!

REPLAY: Explaining GSLE Basics

Setting Expectations in Social Isolation

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Edith Macy Conference Center

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Emergency Contact

2020 GSUSA Updates: 24 NEW BADGES!

2020 GSUSA Updates: 2021 World Thinking Day & Global Action Themes REVEALED!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Rewards & Individual Incentives

2020 GSUSA Updates: VTK Developments!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Digital Cookie, DOC, eBudde, and Smart Cookies

Girl Scouts Phraseology: ABC & LBB

Teaching Girls That Their Voice Matters: Girl Scout Journeys Series - Part 2

Interview with Older Girl Troop Leader & 45 Year Girl Scout Lisa S. from Girl Scouts of Northern California

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Servicemark, Symbol, and Logo

Interview with Multi-Level Leader Samantha H. of Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Movement

Interview with co-leaders Kim K. and Jennifer S. from Girl Scouts - Nations Capital

HATE Girl Scout Journeys? This one's for you! (Journey Series, Pt 1)

Interview with Girl Scout Troop Leader Alison A. from Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

Should I Address the Current Anti-Racism Movement with my Girl Scouts and If So, HOW?!

Socially Distant Girl Scouting (Part 1)

G.I.R.L. 2020

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Troop Trip Forms, Trip Applications, Travel Approval Forms

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Sign & Girl Scout Handshake

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Week, Girl Scout Sabbath, Girl Scout Shabbat

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Birthday

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Founder's Day!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Early Bird, Spring Reg, Early Reg, Spring Renewal...

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Delegate

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Destinations

Distance Learning, Social Isolation, & Virtual Girl Scouting

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Patrols (& Troop Governance!)

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Colorguard (& Flag Ceremonies!)

NEW LEADER FAQs!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: CIT

WTD 2020: Is World Thinking Day Cultural Appropriation? Why are so many council events canceled this year?

IMPORTANT: Behavior Management Tips & Tricks for Girl Scout Troop Leaders

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Circle

How to plan the ULTIMATE Girl Scout SLEEPOVER

THE GREAT BIG LIST of Guest Speaker Ideas!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Leave No Trace

EASY & AWESOME EVENT AND FIELD TRIP IDEAS FOR GIRL SCOUT TROOP LEADERS

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Progression

Girl Scouts Phraseology: High Awards

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Buddy System

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Take Action Project

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Friendship Circle

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Motto

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Mission

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Law

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Scout Promise

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Check In & Check Out

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Investiture & Rededication

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Membership Pins

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Court of Awards

Girl Scouts Phraseology: STEM

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Global Action

Girl Scouts Phraseology: World Thinking Day

Interview with Amy Brown of Girl Scouts with a Cause (GSSC-MM)

Girl Scouts Phraseology: WAGGGS

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Fall Product/MagNut

Girl Scouts Phraseology: 5 Skills Girls Learn

INTRODUCING... the 2019 National Gold Award Girl Scouts!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: BFF (Be a Friend First)

Girl Scouts Phraseology: GSRI (Girl Scout Research Institute)

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Position Pins

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Years of Service Awards

Girl Scout Phraseology: Thanks I & Thanks II (Thanks Badge)

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Volunteer of Excellence

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Honor Pin

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Appreciation Pin

Girl Scout Phraseology: Volunteer Appreciation

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Troop Leadership, Co-Leaders, Friends & Family Volunteers, and more!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Service Teams and Community Leadership

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Service Units, Communities, Neighborhoods... oh my!

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Juliette Low, the Birthplace, First Headquarters

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Troop Dues

Back to School/Back to Troop Parents/Guardians Meeting

High Impact Leadership: Bronze Award

42 NEW BADGES AND AWARDS?!

How Girl Scout STEM Programs Impact Girls

10x Programs: Create Your Own Sewing and Embroidery Program

Girl Scouts Phraseology: PGA or Per Girl Average

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Annual Meeting

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Bridging & Flying Up

Girl Scouts Phraseology: DBJ

Girl Scouts Phraseology: CSA

Building Deeper Relationships with Girls

Year Planning for Girl Scout Troop Leaders - Phase 7: Communication

Year Planning for Girl Scout Troop Leaders - Phase 6: Developing a Budget

Year Planning for Girl Scout Troop Leaders - Phase 5: Detailed Plans

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Jamboree & Camporee

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Camp

Year Planning for Girl Scout Troop Leaders - Phase 4: Scheduling

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Product Program

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Levels

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Summit Award

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Badges and Earned Awards, Council's Own, Fun Patches, and more!

Year Planning for Girl Scout Troop Leaders - Phase 3: Research

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Journeys

Girl Scouts Phraseology: GSLE

Year Planning for Troop Leaders - Phase 2: Brainstorming

Girl Scouts Phraseology: Council

Girl Scouts Phraseology: GSUSA

Year Planning for Troop Leaders - Phase 1: Calendar Set Up and Meeting Schedule

RETENTION 3 of 3 - Older Girl Scouts & Long Term Retention for Girl Scout Troop Leaders

RETENTION 2 of 3 - Year Over Year Girl Scouts Girl Retention for Girl Scout Troop Leaders

RETENTION 1 OF 3 - Girl Scouts Volunteer Retention for Girl Scout Troop Leaders

Planning Your Girl Scout Year | An Overview for Troop Leaders of Girl Scouts

What Impact Does Girl Scouts Have on Girls and Women? A Podcast for Girl Scout Troop Leaders

Cookie Season Pro Tips with Jada, Kristina, and Laura from Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines

Older Girls with Troop Leader Christie G. from Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

The State of Girls & Why Girl Scouts is Critical | A Podcast for Girl Scout Troop Leaders

Interview with Archivist/Historian/Volunteer Extraordinaire Susan Eckers From Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

GSLE Outcomes and Progression - Put the Outcomes into Practice | A Podcast for Girl Scout Troop Leaders & Girl Scouts

Take Them Wherever They Want to Go with Multi-Level Troop Leader LaTanya A. from Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana

Cookie Cast Part 2 - The Five Skills Girls Learn and Best Practices for Your Cookie Season | A Podcast for Girl Scouts & Girl Scout Troop Leaders

GSLE and the Girl Scouts Cookie Program - Cookie Cast Part 1 | A Podcast for Girl Scout Troop Leaders

The Gold Award and International Travel with Dr. Corinne Devin | A Podcast for Girl Scouts & Girl Scout Troop Leaders

More than Badges with Sarah H. from Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

Adventures of a New Troop Leader with Kimberly P. from Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Adaptability and Inclusivity with Bridgette M. from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

Mentors and More with Girl Scout Troop Leader and Mentorship Director Jill C. from Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines

Interview with Girl Scout Multi Level Troop Leader Jennifer B. from Girl Scouts Peaks to Piedmont

Interview with Former Girl Scout Nicole M. & Her Mom and Troop Leader Heather from Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine

Interview with Girl Scout Archivist/Historian Merana C. from Girl Scouts Citrus Council

Interview with Gold Award Girl Scout, Recent Grad, and Board Member Rylee K. from Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

Interview with Girl Scout Troop Leader and Service Team Member Laura R. from Girl Scouts Western PA

Interview with Girl Scout Troop Leader Kate M. from Girl Scouts New Mexico Trails

Welcome to Volunteer Connection | A Podcast for Girl Scouts & Girl Scout Troop Leaders