[Grovenet] Girl Scouts in our area needs leaders

[Marian Cakarnis]

Forest Grove has interested girls and not enough Girl Scout Leaders!

 

As a busy mom and one of the Girl Scout leaders of my daughter's troop, I am
always finding girls that want to be part of a Girl Scout Troop.  The
problem is: many Mom's are too busy to take on one more project.  The Girl
Scouts are a great organization that helps girls develop courage,
confidence, and character.  I thought maybe we could find women who might be
interested in becoming leaders that don't necessarily have a school age
daughter.  

 

Are there any Pacific students that might be interested in leading a troop?
What about some empty-nesters?  Girl Scout experience is not required.
Before becoming a leader, my only involvement was buying cookies from my
co-workers.  The Girl Scout organization has training classes available and
the other leaders in our area are very helpful.

 

Some information that might be helpful:

*        A Girl Scout belongs to a 'Troop', which is part of a 'Girl Scout
Neighborhood', which is part of a 'Girl Scout Council'.  For example, I am a
leader for troop #1050, which is part of the 'Sunset West Neighborhood'
(primarily Forest Grove, Banks, Cornelius), which is part of the 'Columbia
River Council'.

*        Annual membership is $10.00.  Each troop determines how to pay for
various program activities.  

*        A minimum of two leaders are needed for each troop.  All leaders
must complete training, background checks, etc. 

*        Troop size is determined by the troop leaders following Girl Scout
safety guidelines.  In my (short) experience, five to ten girls in a troop
would be a nice size.

*        Each troop determines the activities they want to participate in.
and how often to meet.  Some troops meet weekly, while others meet once per
month.

*        Neighborhood meetings for Leaders meet once per month at the UCC
church in FG.

*        The Girl Scouts seek to achieve a membership that is reflective of
the full diversity of the population, to eliminate racism and to initiate
effective interaction among diverse groups.  (This is from the Council
website and a statement that should be supported by all leaders).

 

For more information, visit the Columbia River Council website:
http://www.girlscoutscrc.org/

 

Or, contact me and I will forward your information to our 'Neighborhood"
Chairperson.

 

Marian Cakarnis