*This post contains affiliate links. I have been speaking frequently with my friend who will be the new leader of my troop. She is very excited and has already gotten in a lot of her training. Since we were bouncing off ideas, it inspired me to create this blog, Cadette Girl Scout Leader Resources. Looking ahead …
Should I Stay or Should I Go? My Personal Decision to Lead or Not to Lead
June 2019 update at the end of the post And after six years, I am stepping down from my role as leader. Last May, I wrote a post about this time of year when leaders make the decision to stop leading. For some, it is an easy choice, because life circumstances have made this decision …
Should You Pay for Early Bird Registration?
Last week, you all should have received an email from the Girl Scouts the USA about Early Bird registration and having the girls who register earn a fun patch if they do so before July 31st. There has been an interesting discussion on the Girl Scout Moms forums pertaining to whether or not leaders should …
Attention Brownie Leaders! Lots of Retired Try It’s Still Available!
This post contains affiliate links. For leaders who are bridging to Brownies or those who will be in their second year of Brownies, there are still tons of retired Brownie Try It’s available for purchase at the Girl Scouts of Indiana Online Shop.Unlike most Council shops, these have not been reduced in price and still …
Do You Meet Over the Summer?
Photo credit: Seemann from morguefile.com I have been teaching for 27 years, so for me, my internal clock says “vacation” once the month of June rolls around. Before I had kids I worked in an office and tutored during the summer, but once they arrived, summer became a time just for us. My troop has …
How One Troop Earned the Red Daisy Petal Courageous and Strong
There are many ways for a Daisy troop to earn the red Daisy petal, Courageous and Strong. I found this adorable video on YouTube on how this troop earned their petal…it might give you some ideas!