Northstar Service Unit:
Serving the Girl Scouts of Fairfield and Fairfield Township
NORTH STAR TRAINING
The measure of any organization is in the quality of its leadership. Well trained volunteers play a vital role in Girl Scouting. Proper training will help you be more successful in your role as a Girl Scout Leader. GSGRC requires leaders to complete three basic trainings: Orientation to the Organization, Age Level (Daisy, Brownie, etc.) and Valuing Differences within six months of your appointment or bridging. If you have not completed your required trainings in the time allowed, you will not be able to re-register as an 01 or 02. You may complete these trainings by attending a classroom session or by completing a home study packet. Optimum learning occurs in the classroom setting due to interaction with other volunteers and the trainer. Valuing Differences is not available as a home study course. The home study packets are available from Patti McDonald or from www.grgsc.org <http://www.grgsc.org/> .
The schedule for all council trainings is in the Adult Resource Manual, section F. You will receive the ARM on disc at the SU meeting or you can find it online at the council website. New this year - you can search for a training on our on-line searchable database. Search by date, training type, location, etc. This option is coming soon. Visit www.grgsc.org in early August to access this feature.
The Fairfield Training Fest will be held Saturday, October 15 at Fairfield Church of Christ, 745 Symmes Road in Fairfield. The sessions will take place from 9:00AM-4:30PM. You will have the opportunity to complete two of your required trainings in one day. All of the age level trainings and Valuing Differences will be offered. Songs & Games will be offered at lunch time. If you have recently bridged and only need to take the next age level training, just sign up for the morning session. All of the information about the Fairfield Training Fest is in the ARM.
You can register online or mail/fax a registration form (section H in the ARM) to council. You can also register by phone with Edwina at 489-1025(ext. 131)
Please register at least 14 days in advance of the training. If you have any questions, call or email Patti.