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.

Spotlight on leader learning

     You’ve been to Basic Leadership Training and your Leadership Program Training for your level but still have questions on handling often-sticky issues. This is the monthly ‘training’ piece for you. No need to register; no password required.

What is Spotlight on Leader Learning?

• Short, easy-to-read articles for adults working with girls of all ages
• Some issues are written to address specific issues facing leaders, while others might contain troop enrichment such as games or activities to do with your girls to drive home a point.
• Published on Council’s Web site under the CIN (Council Information News) generally on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
• Past articles are available for view by month published

Examples of past issues:
2004

• January Who were the Baden-Powells?
• January What can troops do for international fun?
• February Girl Scout traditions
• February Juliette Low and Girl Scout birthday celebration
• March Outdoor skill building – games to play, dressing for the outdoors, knot tying, knife safety, edible fires, outdoor cooking snack recipes
• April Bridging, moving from one age level to the next
• April Girl behavior
• August Girl/Adult partnerships
• September Rules to thrive by
• October The leader’s daughter
• November Living the Girl Scout Law: Part 10 “A Sister to every Girl Scout”
• December Got Stress?

2005

• January There is no “I” in TEAM
• February Living the Girl Scout Law Part 1 “A Girl Scout is honest and fair”
• March Living the Girl Scout Law, Part 8 “Using resources wisely”
• April Dealing with Angry Parents
• May Did I make a difference?
• August Why become a Girl Scout leader

     Also, don’t forget to check LEADER RESOURCES under the CIN for more age-specific
tips for your troop. You can find suggestions for crafts, meeting openers, closers, games, and much more.
     Would you like to hear from other leaders? Post your question on the LEADER FORUM and look for answers from new and experienced leaders.
     Do you have suggested topics you’d like to see developed into a mini-training? Send your ideas to the Adult Development Department in care of Gina Galloway at ggalloway@sjgs.org.