Table of Contents
Section I - Welcome To Girl Scouting
Background Information
Facilities And Services
Staff Support
Girl Scout Merchandise
Resources
Camp Singing Hills
The Council’s Jurisdiction – Associations And Service Units
Membership Requirements And Standards
Registration
Girl Scouts Of The USA Mission
Girl Scout Promise
Girl Scout Law.
Council Vision Statement
Council Mission Statement
Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council
Corporate Goals 2006-2011
Girl Scouts Partnership With Search Institute
40 Developmental Assets® For Middle Childhood.
40 Elementos Fundamentales Del Desarrollo Para La Pre-Adolescencia (Edades De 8 A 12)
The Abc’s Of Self-Worth
Jurisdiction Listing
Section II - Health, Safety and Travel Information
Safety First In All Activity Planning
Safety-Wise
Girl/Adult Ratio
Parent/Guardian Permission
Troop/Group Meeting Locations
Trip Procedures
Insurance
Events/Activities Lasting More Than Two Nights
Policy For Emergency Procedures
For Serious Accident, Illness Or Injury
Child Abuse
Procedures For Reporting Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect
Meeting Place Safety
Section III - Troop/Group Financial Policies And Procedures
Troop/Group Bank Account
Troop/Group Special Trip Accounts
Product Sales And Fund Raising Projects
Fund Raising For Other Charitable Groups
Troop/Group Financial Reporting
Financial Assistance
Troop/Group Paid Expenses
Tax Exempt Status
Donations To Troops/Groups And Donor Tax Credit
Sponsorship
Change Of Leadership Or Troop/Group Status
Individually Registered Girls – Juliettes
New Troops/Groups
Special Assistance Request
Requisito de ayuda de financia
Section IV – Adult Recognitions and Awards
Earned Recognitions
Awards for Distinguished Service
Section V – Personnel Policies for Operational Volunteers
Introduction
Affirmative Action for Volunteers
Application and Appointment Process
Membership
Training
Volunteer Agreement
Uniforms
Benefits
Position Evaluation
Separation
Grievance Procedures
Volunteer Roles in Girl Scouting
Section VI – Reviewing “Let’s Get Started”
Becoming a New Leader Checklist
Suggested Agenda for a Family Meeting
Ways Families Can Help the Troop
Behavior Modification
Section VII – Communication
Communication Procedures
All Forms
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