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Fellow Go-Getters, Innovators, Risk-

Takers, and Leaders are invited to

blast off the 2018- 2019 Girl Scout

year with us on Saturday, August 4, at

our GSNETX Kickoff Event.

Take classes

Meet our GPS Program Providers

Preview the 2019 Cookie Incentives

Attend our mid-morning General Session and hear from our CEO

Visit the GSNETX mobile shop

Be inspired by what our council and fellow volunteers are doing.

All are welcome!

Registration opens July 1 and closes August 1 in eBiz.

Event Location:

Parker University is a chiropractic and medical wellness college located off of southbound I-35, two exits south of LBJ (I-635) in Dallas.

Street address - 2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229

This is a small campus experience with slight walking distances between buildings.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring a water bottle with you to be prepared for the August heat.

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Cost to Attend:

The cost to attend is $7.00 and INCLUDES a bag, select goodies, a light breakfast, and a box lunch

from Jason's Deli.

Lunch Options:

Lunch option A - Turkey Sandwich

Jason's Deli Roasted turkey breast sandwich on multigrain wheat bread. Box lunch includes: chips, cookie, pickle, and a drink.

Lunch option B - Ham Sandwich Jason's Deli Ham sandwich on country white bread. Box lunch includes: chips, cookie, pickle, and a drink.

Lunch option C - Chicken Salad Sandwich

Jason's Deli Chicken Salad with almonds and pineapple on all-butter croissant. Box lunch includes: chips, cookie, pickle, and a drink.

Lunch option D - Veggie Wrap Jason's Deli Wheat wrap filled with spinach, guacamole, pico de gallo, mushrooms, and asiago cheese. Box lunch includes: chips, cookie, pickle, and a drink.

Lunch option E – Bringing my own

No, thank you; I’ll bring my own. I understand the cost to attend is still $7.00.

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Dressing Up is Optional, but Part of the Fun!

Kickoff 2018 T-Shirt:

Our 2018 Kickoff t-shirt is available for additional optional purchase. Pre-order while you register until July 15 or purchase the day of Kickoff in our Girl Scout Mobile Shop.

(Front) (Back)

Sizes Available: Small - $12.00 Medium - $12.00 Large - $12.00 1XL - $12.00 2XL - $14.00 3XL - $14.00 4XL - $14.00

This year, we want your Kickoff attire to show that G.I.R.L.s are Out of This World! Think the outer space and astronomy side of STEM- from astronauts to planets to rocket ships and more, we want to see your creative side as you come out decked head to toe in your best outer space outfit to show your Girl

Scout team pride.

Vintage-Stamped Bella + Canvas Unisex Jersey Short-Sleeve T-Shirt. 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester- super soft! T-shirts are true to size – if you prefer a looser fit, you may want to order up a size.

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Event Timeline:

Event Check In from 7:45am – 8:50am at the Activity Center (30 min.)

o Pick up your schedule at Check In o Have some coffee & a light nosh in the Health Sciences building or at the Grill in the S

Building o Make your way to the classrooms

Block 1 Learning Sessions from 8:30am – 9:55am (85 min.)

o Take a course OR

o Opt for open time & visit the GS Shop (Building S) or the Cookie Preview Room (Building E / Room 105) or Visit Constellation Station / Door Prize / Networking Lounge (Building B)

General Session / Lift Off in the Gym from 10:15am – 11:30am (75 min.)

o Membership address & council updates from GSNETX CEO Jennifer Bartkowski o President’s Awards for Service Units o Girl Fashion Show & More…

Lunch & EXPLORE from 11:30am – 1:30pm (2 hours)

o Eat lunch & visit with your friends o Visit the GS Shop or the GPS Community Partners & Council Volunteer & Special

Interest Groups (Building E) o Visit the Cookie Preview Room (Building E / Rm 105) or Visit Constellation Station /

Door Prize / Networking Lounge (Building B)

Block 2 Learning Sessions from 1:45pm – 3:00pm (75 min.)

o Take a course OR

o Opt for open time Visit the GS Shop or the GPS Community Partners & Council Volunteer & Special Interest Groups (Building E)

o Visit the Cookie Preview Room (Building E / Rm 105) or Visit Constellation Station / Door Prize / Networking Lounge (Building B)

Block 3 Learning Sessions from 3:15pm – 4:00pm (45 min.)

o Take a course

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New This Year: Lunch expanded to 2 hours with 3 different pick up times - We have added time to lunch to give you MORE time to visit with the Program Providers and visit other rooms. Lunch runs from 11:30am to 1:30pm with staggered pick up times. See what you want to see and avoid standing in long lines:

Lunch Block A

o 30 min – Lunch pick up between 11:30am to noon.

o 90 min – Shop, Cookie, Program Providers, Networking

Lunch Block B o 30 min – Shop,

Cookie, Program Providers, Networking

o 30 min – Lunch pick up between noon and 12:30pm.

o 60 min – Shop, Cookie, Program Providers, Networking

Lunch Block C o 60 min – Shop,

Cookie, Program Providers, Networking

o 30 min – Lunch pick up at 12:30 to 1pm.

o 30 min. Shop, Cookie, Program Providers, Networking

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New This Year: 3 different ways to win Door Prizes -

1 2 3

Everyone who registers and checks in will automatically be entered into drawing for three grand prizes that will be drawn during our general session when we are all together.

After you check in at registration, you’ll be able to

visit our “Constellation Station”, receive additional

tickets, and enter for the items you are most interested in. Drawings will take place at 12:30 p.m. – make sure you have all your tickets where you want them by then! Winners will be texted to come pick up their prizes before leaving at the close of classes for the afternoon.

2 tickets for pre-ordering a Kickoff t-shirt.

3 tickets for dressing up for our G.I.R.L.s are Out of This World / outer space theme.

1 additional ticket for every Facebook / Instagram / Twitter you can show us using the hashtag #gskickoff (up to 6 tickets)

You’ll be entered in a drawing every time you check into a class – there will be a live drawing before the end of each course for an exciting Girl Scout swag item.

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New This Year! Rising Stars Event Come kick off your older girl experience at our inaugural “Rising Stars” event! Learn about our Girl Scout Leadership Institute and all the exciting, valuable, and unique programming opportunities that are only available for our older Girl Scouts! Kickoff is one of the most popular events of the season, and this year we’re inviting girls entering grades 8 and up to show them why. During this full-day event girls will get an exclusive first look at the brand new badges, journeys, and programs that have been developed just for older girls. Girls will also get to interact with the volunteers and program partners that will be offering workshops, journeys in a day programs, and our brand new Girl Scout clubs! Once we’ve shown them what we have to offer, girls will be invited to speak up and share their ideas with our council’s CEO Jennifer Bartkowski. Girls will also have fun throughout the day as we get creative with sweet treats, play interactive games, check out the new merchandise in the GSNETX shop and the new cookie reward options. Be sure your girl doesn’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Registration will be available in eBiz as its own separate event from Kickoff. Tentative Schedule: (subject to change!)

8:30 a.m. -9 a.m. Opening Ceremony

9 a.m. -9:55 a.m. Higher Award Roundtable

10:15 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Kickoff General Session

11:30 a.m. -11:50 a.m. CEO Feedback

11:50 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Cupcake Wars

1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Program Preview, Club Convention, Shop & Cookies

2:30 p.m. -3:15 p.m. Garden Games

3:15 p.m. -4 p.m. Ice Cream Chemistry

Save the Dates! Older Girl Programming for Fall 2018: 10/6 Think Like an Engineer: Journey in a Day: Spend the day on the University of North Texas campus working

with members from the Society of Women Engineers to earn the brand new “Think Like an Engineer” journey for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors!

10/7 Cookie Box Creations Orientation: Team up with women architects and engineers in a design contest to turn empty GS cookie boxes into free-standing themed structures! The program runs from orientation in October through the final build in the spring.

10/13 Network & Etiquette: How do I connect with professional women to explore career opportunities? Which fork is for dessert? How do I signal I am done eating? You’ll discover key interview techniques, how to dress for success, and ways to showcase your skills. Participating in this unique GSLI experience gives you the opportunity to attend the Women of Distinction Luncheon at no cost!

10/14 Destinations Application Writing Party: Destinations are the ultimate adventure for independent Girl Scouts ages 11 and up! Make sure your application stands out from the crowd by attending this application writing party!

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Choose Your Classes & Prepare for

Lift Off:

Plot your itinerary based upon your interests. The Solar System chart on the next few pages breaks it down for you.

Match your interests against what is scheduled in each time block. It is okay to schedule open time (Constellation Station).

When you have plotted your intergalactic adventure, you are ready to hit the Launch Button to go to e-Biz to register.

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Your Potential Journey Through the Solar System - Plot your itinerary based upon your interests:

Meaning:

Strength, Vitality, Energy, Life

Meaning: Intellect, Communication,

Understanding

Meaning: Beauty, Harmony, Attraction

Courses you might find here:

Volunteer Toolkit - the Ultimate Time Management Tool for Leaders!

TR100: Girl Scouts to a T – New Leader Welcome

TR609: SU Family Partnership Coordinator

Courses you might find here:

TR611: GS Brand Champions

Reaching More People in Your SU through FB Events

Courses you might find here:

TR200: GSLE 3 - 4- 5

Learn to LEAP

Tangible Memories

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Your Potential Journey Through the Solar System - Plot your itinerary based upon your interests

Meaning:

Grounded, Community, Belonging

Meaning: Energy, Vigor, Initiative

Meaning: Travel and Expansion

Courses you might find here:

Strategies to Support Girl Scouts with Disabilities and Learning Differences

Inclusivity & Diversity Training

SAFE! Issues affecting Today's Teens and How You Can Help

Bullying and Cyberbullying

Courses you might find here:

STEM CENTER EXPO

TR607: SU Cookie Coordinator – ROOKIE

TR607: SU Cookie Coordinator – VETERAN

TR201: Take Action Project Training

Take Action & the Higher Awards – an overview of Bronze, Silver, and Gold

Courses you might find here:

Traveling with GSNETX: Troop Travel, Destinations, and More

TR603: SU Recruiter

TR614: SU School Liaison

Growing Your GS Troop

Promoting GS in Your Community

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Your Potential Journey Through the Solar System - Plot your itinerary based upon your interests

Meaning: Structure, Order, Learning

Meaning: Change, Invention, Revolution

Meaning: Intuition, Dreams, Our Inner Self

Courses you might find here:

TR602: SU Manager

TR604: SU Troop Organizer

TR609: SU Treasurer

TR608: SU Adult Recognitions Specialist

Courses you might find here:

Robotics Team Formations & Play with Our Robots!

Elevating the Outdoor Leadership Experience

The Future of GSNETX - a CEO/Board Chair Town Hall Session

Jumpstart for STEM Preview

21st Century GS Programming – What does that mean & why is it important?

Courses you might find here:

Teaching Children Mindfulness

TR610: SU Event Coordinator

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Now Select Your Block 1 Course:

Planetary Destination:

Course Title: Target Audience:

Description:

CONSTELLATION

STATION: A Networking & Door Prize Entry Zone

Anyone who wants to keep open time in their schedule

Select this if you want to hold this time block open to visit with fellow volunteers in the door prize entry room OR visit the Cookie Preview Room and the GS Shop. (You can also visit during lunch!)

Learn to LEAP Any Girl Scout volunteer!

Learn to LEAP - For ALL volunteers who want to make Girl Scouts engaging and productive by preventing conflict before it bubbles up. LEAP stands for "Listen, Empathize, Acknowledge, and Problem Solve". It's more than solving conflicts...these four steps can help make sure you are truly providing care to those that come to you with what they need, the way they need it. Learn the basics for how to establish, develop, and nurture rewarding and lasting relationships among parents, volunteers, and troop leaders.

SAFE! Issues affecting Today's Teens and How You Can Help

For Junior troop leaders and above and any parent of middle school or older aged children.

We all want to keep our teens safe. In this presentation, you’ll learn to:

• Recognize signs of distress in teens • Promote brain health • Foster resiliency and strong coping skills • Safeguard teens against internet dangers • Know the warning signs of suicidal behavior • Find help for a struggling teen • Implement protective measures to keep teens SAFE!

STEM CENTER EXPO

ALL troop leaders & anyone interested in the new STEM Center of Excellence programming

We know you are dying to know! This session is for troop leaders and service unit leaders who want to learn everything about the new STEM Center of Excellence, including troop camping opportunities, weekend workshops, and how to make the most out of your troop’s visit to the STEM Center.

8:30 am to 9:55am – please select ONE of the following…

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Inspiring Greater Leadership with Mindfulness

ANY troop leader, volunteer, or parent

Mindfulness is a science based method for reducing stress, increasing focus and creating greater health and happiness. For leaders, mindfulness has been shown to improve communication, decision making and the capacity to connect with others. This talk will present the history and science of mindfulness and accessible tools to strengthen leadership skills, and how they can be applied to both adults and youth.

TR603: SU Recruiter

Service Unit Recruiters, School Liaisons, and anyone else who loves recruitment!

Join us as we share best practices and simple ideas for increasing membership in your service unit. Plus, we'll cover strategies on how to confidently recruit new parents to start their own troop! Some of what you'll learn: • Best practices and simple ideas for growing your troop or service unit. • Tools and techniques you need to ask other parents to "take the lead like a Girl Scout" and start their own troop! • We will also provide you with an exclusive sneak peak of new recruitment tools - including new leader experience folders, troop formation best practices, recruitment giveaways, Add-a-Friend campaigns, and more!

TR602: SU Manager

For new, returning, & potential SU Team Managers

TR602: SU Team – SU Manager - All about leading the service unit! This course will equip service unit managers to support a positive, impactful and progressive Girl Scout leadership experience in their area by managing a great team.

TR604: SU Troop Organizer

For SU Troop Organizers, recruiters, managers & anyone else who loves forming new troops!

Everything you need to know about the troop formation process - Get the newest information on forming troops, growing current troops, working with new leaders and navigating the online registration system! This course is great for Troop Organizers, SU Recruiters, Registrars and Service Unit Managers.

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TR607: SU Cookie Coordinator - ROOKIE

This class is ONLY for Rookie SU Cookie Coordinators who have served in the role 0-1 years AND who have served as a Troop Cookie Manager for at least 1 year of the last 5 years. Veteran SU Cookie Coordinators or coordinators who have served in the role for 2 years or more can join us in BLOCK 2 or at another more in-depth training at GSNETX Service Centers in September.

SU Cookie Coordinator Official Training for Rookie SUCCs only – Attend Cookie Coordinator Training at Kick-off and you are not required to attend again in September – yay! Come learn key info you need for the 2019 Cookie Program including important updates, rewards, key dates and more! Some key cookie materials like the TCM Guide will not be finalized until September, but this class will provide all pertinent updates for Cookie Coordinators to begin preparing for the 2019 program. Please note, that training in September normally lasts 2-3 hours and SUCC training offered at Kickoff is an abbreviated, hybrid training that is very fast paced and information heavy. If your learning style may prevent you from feeling successful in this accelerated session, you are still welcome to attend if you choose, however we suggest you also consider joining us in September.

TR608: SU Adult Recognitions Specialist

For NEW SU Adult Recognitions Specialists.

Information is geared toward the new service unit ARS on how to successfully track and process nominations, how to read your reports, and how to effectively communicate to both leaders and parents.

TR610: SU Event Coordinator

For new SU Event Coordinators or volunteers who help plan large-scale events.

TR610: SU Team Event Coordinator - Designed for team members who organize and coordinate Service Unit events for troops. This training will keep your life simple by helping you: • Identify all the available resources • Plan according to your SU’s specific needs • Understand how to plan according to the GSLE • Operate within GSNETX standards and guidelines • Design effective promotion and marketing materials • Connect with other SUECs and address any additional questions or concerns you have!

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TR611: GS Brand Champions

ALL SU team members and troop leaders; anyone who is concerned about presenting Girl Scouts in the best possible light in the community and on social media.

Become an extension of the GSNETX marketing team and a PR ambassador for your troop or Service Unit. Learn how to debunk myths and share the right messages about Girl Scouts. Discover how you can connect with local media, use your personal communication tools like personal blogs, social media and more to tell your “why” story as you become a vocal champion for girls. Learn about our fall PR campaign for membership and the resources available to you. Take a peek at our annual PR calendar so you know the hot topics to share with your SU members. Spend time planning with peers about how to use your SU and troop Facebook and/or web pages to promote Girl Scouts within national brand standards. Hear about our G.I.R.L. media team and how you can get Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors involved.

Traveling with GSNETX: Troop Travel, Destinations, and More

For Junior troop leaders and above and anybody else interested in learning more about travel opportunities.

Are you not quite sure how Girl Scouts can help to satiate your girls' wanderlust? Come find out where your girls can go, and how to get there with the support of your council! We will talk about council travel, troop travel, and Destinations. Come get ready for adventure!

Volunteer Toolkit - the Ultimate Time Management Tool for Leaders!

: Any volunteer who has not yet utilized their Volunteer Toolkit for meeting planning and troop communications.

Learn how to take the stress out of planning and put some fun back into your year! During this hands-on session leaders are invited to dive deeper into VTK and learn how it can put back hours into your weekly schedule - allowing for more fun, in-the-moment memories with your troop. *** IMPORTANT *** Volunteers MUST be able to log in to their MYGS account without issue, before training. For assistance with MYGS account issues, contact, customercare@gsnetx.org

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Now Select Your Block 2 Course:

Planetary Destination:

Course Title: Target Audience:

Description:

CONSTELLATION STATION: A Networking & Door Prize Entry Zone

Anyone who wants to keep open time in their schedule

Select this if you want to hold this time block open to visit with fellow volunteers in the door prize entry room OR visit the Cookie Preview Room and the GS Shop. (You can also visit during lunch!)

Elevating the Outdoor Leadership Experience

Everyone who has an opinion on camping.

The Outdoor Leadership experience is a critical part of Girl Scouts. We also know from surveys that camping for your girls is important to YOU. Please share your perspective of what we as a council need to pay attention to as we transform the Outdoor Leadership Experience. Facilitated by Chief Program Officer, Ashley Crowe. Put your thinking cap on and submit your burning question in advance here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/camppriorities

Robotics Team Formations

Troop leaders, volunteers, or parents who want to learn more about forming their own robotics team. Anyone with questions about the new robotics badges for Cadettes, Seniors, or Ambassadors.

STEM Center staff will discuss how to set up a robotics team with your troop and answer any questions you may have. We offer different robotics programs for the different Girl Scout levels, from Daisy’s, Brownies, Juniors and now Cadettes! 'VEX', 'Lego Robotics', or 'First Robotics' teams are all possibilities! If you are unsure about registering a team for robotics, but still want to expose your girls to robotics, come learn about the different technology resources that are available at the STEM Center of Excellence and how they are used for badge-earning programs. We will also briefly discuss the new robotics badges for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors and share ideas on how you can bring robotics to your troop meetings. Consider also registering for the Play with Our Robots! Session in Block 3 so that you can see and touch and experience the different robot kits.

1:45pm to 3:00pm – please select ONE of the following…

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Strategies to Support Girl Scouts with Disabilities and Learning Differences

Troop leaders, troop cookie managers, Service Unit managers, Parents

The course will give you hands-on, practical advice for creating inclusive programs, activities and troop meetings for Girl Scouts with disabilities and learning differences. Learn strategies to support unique needs of your girls while creating an inclusive environment.

Take Action & the Higher Awards – an overview of Bronze, Silver, and Gold

For Junior troop leaders and above, and anybody else who has to interpret and explain the higher award requirements to new troop leaders in the SU.

Take Action & the Higher Awards - Every journey has a take action project, and so does every higher award. How are they different? What is a troop leader to do when she’s uncertain about the requirements to complete this take action project? • Find out the difference between a community service and a take action project • Learn about the requirements to earn Bronze, Silver & Gold awards • Get any questions you have answered during our Q & A time

The Future of GSNETX - a CEO/Board Chair Town Hall Session

Members who want to hear about the GSNETX council strategy and provide input on the direction of the organization.

We want to hear from you! Come to this session with CEO Jennifer Bartkowski and Board Chair Kit Addleman to hear about the council’s priorities for the next two years and to provide input on council strategy, the outdoor leadership experience, girl programming and more. Put your thinking cap on and submit your burning question in advance here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CEOtownhallquestion

TR100: Girl Scouts to a T – New Leader Welcome

Brand new Girl Scout Troop Leaders are invited to join us for a warm welcome. You will receive information and resources to guide you in your first several weeks as a Troop Leader or Co Leader.

DOUBLE BLOCK 2 & 3 - Receive important Troop Leader resources while you experience the time tested "6 Parts of a Girl Scout Meeting." You will learn these crucial elements for a great start with your troop: - how to create Troop structure - how to conduct a parent meeting and seek parent engagement, - how to establish troop dues and understand Troop Finances New troop leaders in 2018-2019 are required to take this training, and you need this information in the first 30 days - so don't wait! All troop leaders and co leaders are encouraged to attend. Do not select a Block 3 option as this class will run over both.

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TR200: GSLE 3 - 4- 5

For all volunteers who want a better handle on executing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, 3 Processes, 4 Pillars, and 5 Outcomes.

DOUBLE BLOCK 2 & 3 - By the end of the course, you’ll know what the five outcomes and three processes are, why they’re an integral piece of the Girl Scout experience, and how they’re measured and assessed. The workshop will focus on equipping volunteers with not only this knowledge, but also immediate skills that they can begin implementing with girls immediately through a hands-on and collaborative experience. Do not select a Block 3 option as this class will run over both.

TR201: Take Action Projects

For any adult working with troops who is helping organize Take Action Projects.

DOUBLE BLOCK 2 & 3 - Take Action Projects (a.k.a. TAPs) are an important part of everyone’s Girl Scout experience. Because TAPs launch a girl’s curiosities, concerns, and sense of how-the-world-should-be into action that makes her community a better place - they build leadership skills, self-confidence, and sense of team/community! In this course we will find ways to help your girls develop TAPs that genuinely interest them, are Girl Led, techniques you can use to help build girl confidence in your girls' ability to identify and solve community problems, and ways to enjoy the process (for you and the girls both). Do not select a Block 3 option as this class will run over both.

TR604: SU School Liaison

School Liaisons, troop leaders, parents, and volunteers who want to grow Girl Scouts in your community!

Join us as we share best practices and simple ideas for increasing membership at your school. Plus, we'll cover strategies on how to confidently recruit new parents to start their own troop! Some of what you'll learn: • Best practices and simple ideas for growing your troop. • Tools and techniques you need to ask other parents to "take the lead like a Girl Scout" and start their own troop! • We will also provide you with an exclusive sneak peak of new recruitment tools - including new leader experience folders, troop formation best practices, recruitment giveaways, Add-a-Friend campaigns, and more!

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TR607: SU Cookie Coordinator - VETERAN

This class is ONLY for Veteran SU Cookie Coordinators who have served in the role at least 2 years. New SU Cookie Coordinators or coordinators who have served in the role for 1 year or less can join us in BLOCK 1 or at another more in-depth training at GSNETX Service Centers in September.

SU Cookie Coordinator Official Training for returning Veteran SUCCs only – Attend Cookie Coordinator Training at Kick-off and you are not required to attend again in September – yay! Come learn all the key info you need for the 2019 Cookie Program including important updates, rewards, key dates and more! Some key cookie materials like the TCM Guide will not be finalized until September, but this class will provide all pertinent updates for Cookie Coordinators to begin preparing for the 2019 program. Please note, that training in September normally lasts 2-3 hours and SUCC training offered at Kickoff is an abbreviated, hybrid training that is very fast paced and information heavy. If your learning style may prevent you from feeling successful in this accelerated session, you are still welcome to attend if you choose, however we suggest you also consider joining us in September.

TR609: SU Family Partnership Coordinator

For SU Family Partnership Coordinators, as well anyone else interested in being a fundraising ambassador. SU Managers welcome.

This class is designed to coach SU team members and other GS volunteers to be G.I.R.L. ambassadors who raise money for Girl Scouts through the family partnership campaign. Course content includes an introduction to fundraising and information on how to run a successful Family Partnership Giving Campaign for your Service Unit. This year, there’s an exciting new opportunity with North Texas Giving Day! After attending this class, you will be equipped to be a G.I.R.L. ambassador to raise money in your own community. You will also know the do’s and don’ts of Service Unit and Troop Fundraising and know the resources available to you and your team for a successful campaign.

TR609: SU Treasurer

For SU Team Members handling finances.

This course is designed to help SU team members who are responsible for SU finances and assisting troops with managing their resources wisely. Some of the topics will be: helping troops and parents apply for financial assistance, setting up and changing bank accounts, money earning activities, and Cookie Program finances.

Volunteer Toolkit - the Ultimate Time Management Tool for Leaders!

Any volunteer who has not yet utilized their Volunteer Toolkit for meeting planning and troop communication.

Learn how to take the stress out of planning and put some fun back into your year! During this hands-on session leaders are invited to dive deeper into VTK and learn how it can put back hours into your weekly schedule - allowing for more fun, in-the-moment memories with your troop. *** IMPORTANT *** Volunteers MUST be able to

log in to their MYGS account without issue, before training. For assistance with MYGS account issues, contact, customercare@gsnetx.org

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Now Select Your Block 3 Course:

Planetary Destination:

Course Title:

Target Audience:

Description:

21st Century Girl Scout Programming – What does that mean & why is it important?

Troop leaders and service unit team members that plan programming

Come understand the relevance in and impact of delivering 21st Century Programming to our amazing girls.

Bullying and Cyberbullying

For all troop leaders and parents.

Participants learn the realities of bullying and cyberbullying, how to identify instances of bullying and cyberbullying, support victims of bullying and cyberbullying, how to ask for help and who to ask for help in these instances, and how to ensure they are safe at school and on the internet.

Growing Your Girl Scout Troop

Any troop leader looking for ways to increase her troop size.

Get a better understanding how to register more girls into your troop, the opportunity catalog and how to make it work for you; how to order flyers or invites to hand out to potential new members, how to engage new parents.

Inclusivity & Diversity Training

Anyone interested in learning how to create the most inclusive troops, service units, and Girl Scout experiences

This goal of this session is to share ideas and tools to help you create and sustain the most inclusive troops, service units, and Girl Scout experiences. During this course we will discuss varying types of identities and how to best support all Girl Scouts regardless of their differences. We will also share tips on how to embrace and promote differences among Girl Scouts, emphasizing how difference is vital to development and success. Join us for a conversation on how to build inclusive spaces for our Girl Scouts.

Jumpstart for STEM Preview

Troop leaders who are interested in testing a digital assistant for an easier pathway to doing STEM badges with their troops.

To be competitive in the global market, over the next decade the U.S. will need an astounding 1 million more STEM professionals than it is on track to produce. Where will they come from? With your help, they will come from Girl Scouts. Reports show that STEM occupations are growing at double the rate of other professions. Ericsson and GSNETX are committed to helping today’s girls to be become confident and ready to fill the pipeline. Be among the very first people to beta test Jumpstart for STEM, a digital assistant for troop leaders to help

2:45pm to 4:00pm – please select ONE of the following…

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make delivery of the STEM badges easier and more streamlined.

Play with Our Robots!

Anyone who was in the Starting Robotics session and would like to stay and play with our robotics kits should take this class. Anyone who wasn't in that session, but still has an interest in seeing and touching the kits is welcome to join us in block 3.

Lego WeDo Robots out for use. You will learn how to design and program a robot in minutes! (Daisy - Brownie) These robots are used for FIRST Lego League Junior. Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robots out for use. You will learn how these robots can be used. (Junior - Cadette) These robots are used for FIRST Lego League. VEX IQ Robots out for use. You will learn how to drive a robot to accomplish special tasks. (Brownie - Cadette) These robots are used for the VEX IQ Challenge.

Promoting Girl Scouts in Your Community

Any volunteer who wants to grow Girl Scouts in your community!

Join us as we share fun, simple and energetic ways to build awareness and get your neighborhood involved in Girl Scouting!

Reaching More People in Your SU through FB Events

Service unit managers and their team members who want to engage leaders of younger troops.

Has your service unit meeting attendance decreased over the past several years? Possibly it's primarily only the team members and leaders of older troops who are attending because they have attended for years and know the value. YOU know that up to date information, spontaneous sharing, and real discussions hold value, and you've tried everything to get new troop leaders to come. Take a page from the GSNETX Learning Channel and let us show you how to leverage the power of Facebook to host online events that more reach people where ever they are, on their time schedule. We will show you HOW to do what we do. Bring your smart phone.

Tangible Memories

Any troop leaders or parents who want to create tangible troop memories.

Photographs allow us to record life’s greatest moments, so they stay in our memories forever. One picture can tell a thousand words, but what about a series of photographs? Join us to learn how to incorporate the photos you take into useful and amazing projects. We’ll touch on Shutterfly, Paper Bag albums, slideshows, and Troop Memory CDs to name just a few.

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Fall 2018 SU Team Training Classes

After Kickoff, we have plenty more opportunities to take amazing

classes this fall! These classes will be available for registration in eBiz

beginning July 7, 2018.

Class Day Date Time Location

TR603 Recruiter / School Liaison Tues 8/7/2018 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Webinar

TR603 Recruiter / School Liaison Wed 8/8/2018 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Webinar

TR610 SU Event Coordinator Fri 8/14/2018 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Webinar

TR610 SU Event Coordinator Fri 8/14/2018 6 p.m. -7 p.m. Webinar

TR612 SU Family Partnership Tues 8/14/2018 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Webinar

TR604 SU Troop Organizer Wed 8/22/2018 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Webinar

TR612 SU Family Partnership Thurs 8/23/2018 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Webinar

TR605 SU Registrar Wed 9/5/2018 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Webinar

TR605 SU Registrar Wed 9/5/2018 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Webinar

TR608 SU ARS Tues 9/11/2018 6:30 p.m. -8 p.m. Webinar

TR609 SU Treasurer Thurs 9/13/2018 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Webinar

TR609 SU Treasurer Thurs 9/13/2018 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Webinar

TR611 SU PR Specialist Sat 9/15/2018 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m. JAFSC

TR602 SU Manager Mon 9/17/2018 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Webinar

TR602 SU Manager Mon 9/17/2018 7 p.m. -8 p.m. Webinar

TR614 Learning to LEAP Wed 9/19/2018 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Webinar

TR606 SU Coach Varies by location

Contact Donna Tharp directly if you are a NEW Service Unit Coach. SU Coaches are members of both the SU Team and the Council Level Volunteer Empowerment Team. You will be provided with tools and the opportunity to shadow and observe a liveTR100 Girl Scouts to a T New Leader Welcome so that you are better prepared to host a GS2aT in your own community. Email dtharp@gsnetx.org to schedule your On the Job training.

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