September 2004 Volume 30 Issue 8  

Adult Development
Girl Scout trainings for adults and Senior Girl Scouts
Adult Development Staff
Jo Monday, Vice President - Membership Services
Jean Ann Bryant, Director
D’Anne Hawk, Manager
Donna Marshall, Manager
Linda Pau, Manager
Judy Syring, Manager
Betty Morgan, Registrar
Margaret Iaccio, Secretary
Lupe Benevides, Assistant

For information on:
Training registration,
713-292-0238

Administrative training courses, trainer certification, continuing education units, 713-292-0205

Volunteer records management, volunteer background checks, Council cooks, adult educational opportunities, special needs, Basic Leader Training, Home Study, 713-292-0294

Training events, adult recognition event, Green Apple, fall leadership training days, Contemporary Issues, specials, pluralism training, 713-292-0218

Trainer and course scheduling, Cadette and Senior program level trainings,Trainer Web site, 713-292-0265

Day camp training, trainer recruitment, adult recognitions, Daisy, Brownie, and Junior program level training, Outdoor training, 713-292-0254

If you have a special physical or communication need that may impact your participation in any of these activities, consult the Adult Development Department prior to the program to discuss accommodations. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.

Introducing two new courses!

The former “Let’s Plan an Event” has been under construction and now is REVISED, NEW, and IMPROVED!

Event Basics

Have you been asked to serve on a service unit event such as bridging, father/daughter dance, or outdoor skills day and didn’t know where to begin? If so, the new designed Event Basics is the course for you. This course will guide you in recruiting committees, event finance, time lines, scheduling, requesting Council equipment, and much more. It focuses on events that do NOT involve camping or overnights. Participants will come away with new theme and program ideas for your event.
Who should attend? This course is strongly recommended for all event planners including the chair and committee members.

Saturday, October 9, 1-3 p.m.
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
#4994, Fee $3

Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m. – noon
Girl Scout Center
#4995, Fee $3

Saturday, November 6, 10 a.m. – noon
New Faith Church
#4996, Fee $3

Calling all future cooks!
Camp Kitchen Certification

During this two-part training participants will learn the necessary skills to become a certified Council cook with access to Council camp kitchen facilities. Learn how to budget and plan meals, buy in bulk, use and care for kitchen equipment, and the fun of team cooking. The second part of Camp Kitchen Certification is a day-long, hands on session held at one of the Council camp kitchens.

Tuesday, November 30
Girl Scout Center, 6 - 10 p.m.
AND
Saturday, December 4
Camp Arnold, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#5005
Fee: $10
Deadline: November 23; Min. 10, Max. 25

Weekend Event Planning

If you are planning a weekend event such as leaders’ escape weekend, leader/daughter event, or service unit weekend you will need to take the new Weekend Event Planning training. This course covers information on how to reserve a campsite, tried-and-true programs for various sites, meals, parking, recruiting committees, check in/out, lodging, and more. This training qualifies as the “required” training for event chairmen, especially those using our Council camps for the event. Pre-requisite for this training is Event Basics.

Saturday, November 6, 1 – 3 p.m.
New Faith Church
#4997

Sunday, November 14, 1 – 3 p.m.
Girl Scout Center
#4998

Top 10
Reasons to Take Training

10. Earn adult, service unit, and Council recognitions.

9. Trainings, including handouts are affordable. Some are even free.

8. Enhance leadership ability and professional career and earn certificates to meet job requirements.

7. Gain confidence, network, and share ideas with volunteers and staff from other areas of the Council.

6. Knowledge gained in the courses make the volunteer experience more successful and enjoyable.

5. Learn the goals and objectives of Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.

4. Learn information and resources needed to successfully manage a troop/group.

3. Improve delivery of program to the girls by ensuring the health and safety of the girls and by teaching decision-making in partnership with others.

2. Build friendships, learn skills that last a lifetime, and have new experiences.

1. Avoid the frustration of trial and error learning.