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Service Unit Day Camp Workshop/Training
A time for returning Service Unit Day Camp Directors to share with new Service Unit Day Camp Directors things that they learned when they started that they now use all the time, and things they wish they had known when they started. Management team members are encouraged to attend in order to facilitate team building, staff training and update on procedures. Topics covered are: site selection, staff organization, office services, camp folder, registration, finance, statistics, objectives and highlights of last year's camps, concerns, program ideas, staff selection/recruitment/training/ supervision, team initiatives, and additional resources.
Required for: Service Unit Day Camp Directors. Management team members are encouraged to attend.
Bring: Day Camp Management Manual, Day Camp Staff Manual, Safety-Wise, snack and drink if needed, show-n-tell items.
Contact: Donna Dupre at (225) 927-8946.
| NO. | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | REGIS DEADLINE |
| 970 | 1/24 | Sat. | 10 am - 1 pm (no lunch break- bring a snack if needed) | Ascension Parish Library, 708 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales Get Directions | 1/20 |
Large Event Training
Events are opportunities that Girl Scouts remember for a lifetime as they share activities with girls beyond their troop. At this training learn how to conduct a unit event with ease. Budgeting, program planning, delegating to others, insurance – becomes a breeze!
Suggested for: Service Unit Event coordinators, Event team members, or leaders and interested registered adults and girls (ages 14 and older) working with all levels of Girl Scouts that are planning a large event for a service unit.
Bring: Training card
Fee: None
Capacity: Minimum 5 Maximum 20
| NO. | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | REGIS DEADLINE |
| 443 | 1/15 | Thur. | 6 - 9 pm | Council Headquarters (NO) | 1/8 |
| 463 | 2/5 | Thur. | 6 - 9 pm | Regional Service Ctr (BR) | 1/29 |
| 445 | 3/5 | Thur. | 6 - 9 pm | Council Headquarters (NO) | 2/26 |
| 465 | 4/6 | Mon. | 6 - 9 pm | Regional Service Ctr (BR) | 3/30 |
Service Unit Team in Training (TnT)
T’nT, an exciting opportunity for Service Units to prepare for the upcoming year in Girl Scouting. Explore the function of a service unit, the development and use of a community profile and the role of each service unit team position in the Service Unit Membership Plan.
The day will include the following:
Introduction and sharing of GSUSA’s new Volunteer Essentials
Several breakout sessions with specific information for Service Unit team members
Update on Leader’s Resource Guide
A preview of Pathways – the new, flexible, and consistent way for girls to benefit from the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in six pathways – camp, events, special interest, troops, travel, and virtual.
A sneak peek at the new Journeys “It’s Your Planet – Love It!”
Brown-bag lunch break (Bring your own)
Required for: Service Unit Team members
Prerequisite:
Bring: Bring your Training Card and a bag lunch.
| NO. | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| 502 | 6/27 Postponed until later this summer | Sat. | 9 am - 4:30 pm | Council Headquarters (NO) | 6/12 |
Service Unit Cookie Management Training
This training helps prepare and update all area and service unit level administrative cookie volunteers, both new to the position and returning, for the upcoming Girl Scout Cookie Sale.
Required for: Area Cookie Managers, Service Unit Cookie Managers, Service Unit Managers, Cookie Cupboard Managers, Cookie Rally Directors. Not for volunteers at the troop level.
Questions, please call Hem Sheth, Director of Product Sales, at (504) 733-8220, ext. 235 or email hsheth@gsle.org
| NO. | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
Annual Giving Kick-off
This training will teach you how to plan a multi-troop ask event for your Service Unit. The training covers the planning process, the actual event, and what takes place afterwards. Questions contact Carrie Thomas, Family Campaign Coordinator, (504) 733-8220, ext. 245.
Suggested for: Service Unit Giving Captains, Service Unit Adminstrators, and Troop Campaign Managers
Bring: Pen and Training Card
Fee: None
| NO. | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | REGIS. DEADLINE |
| 501 | 7/14 | Tues. | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Council Headquarters (NO) | 7/10 |
| 551 | 7/16 | Thur. | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Regional Service Ctr (BR) | 7/10 |
Service Unit Publicity Chair Training
Learn how to initiate, handle, and coordinate publicity efforts with community newspapers and/or radio stations. Promote service unit and troop activities. Offer local support to publicity generated by Girl Scout Council's Communications Department for Council—wide events. Promote the positive image of Girl Scouts as the premier voice for girls and leading expert on their development into leaders.
Required for: Service Unit Publicity Chairs
Bring: Pen and Training Card
Fee: None
| NO. | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | REGIS. DEADLINE |
| 950 | 9/21 | Mon. | 6-7:30 p.m. | Regional Service Center (BR) | 9/14 |
| 901 | 9/23 | Wed. | 6-7:30 p.m. | Council Headquarters (NO) | 9/11 |
| 951 | 11/10 |
Tue. | 6-7:30 pm | Regional Service Center (BR) | 11/3 |
| 911 | 11/12 | Thur. | 6 - 7:30 pm | Council Headquarters (NO) | 11/3 |
Fall Product Service Unit Training
Find out how troops can earn start-up funds by participating in the Council-sponsored fall product sale. This training will help prepare service unit product sales managers, service unit managers and area product sales managers for the upcoming Girl Scout Fall Product Sale. Training includes product information, required paperwork, and yes, product tasting. For more information contact Yvette Hairston at (504) 733-8220, ext. 2238.
| NO. | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | DEADLINE |