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Girl Scouts of the USA

Essential Elements of a Girl Scout Corporation by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/4/2005

This edition describes the major elements of a Girl Scout corporation, including corporate responsibilities of the board of directors, officers, and other voting members of the corporation. It is designed for use by the corporate leaders and provides guidance and tools to assist them in carrying out responsibilities.

Implementing the Democratic Process in Girl Scouting: Combining Our Voices by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/4/2005

Designed to assist councils in developing or modifying their own decision-influencing systems and in implementing the democratic process.

Property Management in Girl Scouting by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/4/2005

Executive directors and property managers (or other staff responsible for the property management function) will find this book of enormous help in developing or revamping a council's property management systems.

Safety-Wise. Spanish language also available. by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/4/2005

The basic safety guide for girls and adults in Girl Scouting.

Seguridad ante todo (Safety-Wise en espanol Spanish) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/4/2005

The Spanish edition of the basic safety guide for girls and adults in Girl Scouting.

Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/4/2005

The perfect resource for leaders of all age levels whether taking girls on their first outing around the block or preparing older girls for overnights and extended trips.

Blue Book of Basic Documents by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/4/2005

The Blue Book is the most important reference book for councils. As the backbone of council procedures, the Blue Book contains the charter, the Constitution, the bylaws, and the essential policies of GSUSA.

Forms of Trust Agreement and Endowment Guidelines for Girl Scout Councils by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

The GSUSA Forms of Model Trust were developed to meet the needs of Girl Scout councils as a vehicle for managing endowment funds. The models, which have been used by more than a third of Girl Scout council, have proved to be appropriate.

The Cut of the Cloth: A Brief History of the Girl Scout Uniform from 1912 to 1999 by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

Brief descriptions and accompanying period illustrations of selected girl and adult Girl Scout uniforms.

Highlights in Girl Scouting 1912-2001 by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

Popular reference piece on the history of Girl Scouting.

Safety and Risk Management in Girl Scouting by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

An essential companion to Safety-Wise, contains administrative information needed by all policy-making volunteers, selected operational volunteers, and employed staff responsible for managing program delivery

Operation Safe Neighborhood by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

Details successes and challenges of 10 Girl Scout council violence-prevention projects developed as part of GSUSA's Operation Safe Neighborhood initiative.

Defining Success: American Women, Achievement, the Girl Scouts-Executive Summary by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

Key findings and highlights of a Louis Harris & Associates study, commissioned by Girl Scouts of the USA, about the factors that contributed to the success and satisfaction level of nearly 2,000 Girl Scout alumnae.

Teens Before Their Time Research Institute (Executive Summary) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

The executive summary of a study commissioned by Girl Scouts of the USA about the physical, cognitive, and emotional issues faces by girls ages 8 to 12, with photos.

The Girl Difference: Short-Circuiting the Myth of the Techno-phobic Girl (Full Report) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

A research review that covers major findings on gender issues among children in the use of computer technology, and discusses how these differences and similarities may affect the gender divide in adult IT employment.

The Girl Difference: Short-Circuiting the Myth of the Techno-phobic Girl (Executive Summary) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

A research review that covers major findings on gender issues among children in the use of computer technology, and discusses how these differences and similarities may affect the gender divide in adult IT employment.

Communications in Girl Scouting by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/5/2005

This comprehensive guide covers the full range of communications--from conducting interviews with the media to using the Internet as a communications tool.

Communications in Girl Scouting by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/8/2005

This comprehensive guide covers the full range of communications--from conducting interviews with the media to using the Internet as a communications tool.

Paths To Positive Youth Development (Research Review) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/8/2005

Seeks to uncover and clarify the many paths young people face on the road to adulthood and how they are addressed through their participation in youth development programs.

GirlSports Basics National Evaluation (Research Report) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/8/2005

GSUSA examined how Girl Scout councils are implementing the program activities and what outcomes ensue when the program is conducted in a best practice manner.

Feeling Safe: What Girls Say (Full Report) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/8/2005

This research report was designed to highlight how preteen and teen girls define and experience safety, the costs associated with feeling unsafe, and coping strategies.

Feeling Safe: What Girls Say (Executive Summary) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/8/2005

This Executive Summary is of a research report was designed to highlight how preteen and teen girls define and experience safety, the costs associated with feeling unsafe, and coping strategies.

Voices Of Volunteers 18-29 (Full Report) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

The findings in this study demonstrate the need for youth-serving organizations to look closely at their volunteer/youth worker recruitment, training, support, administration, and recognition programs to encourage engagement of this extremely diverse, independent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial pool of volunteers.

Voices Of Volunteers 18-29 (Executive Summary) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

The findings in this study demonstrate the need for youth-serving organizations to look closely at their volunteer/youth worker recruitment, training, support, administration, and recognition programs to encourage engagement of this extremely diverse, independent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial pool of volunteers.

Weighing In: Helping Girls Be Healthy Today, Healthy Tomorrow by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Weighing In addresses various underlying causes leading to this epidemic of obesity and being overweight among children and adolescents.

Girl Scouting and the American Indian Community by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

American Indians are descendants of the original inhabitants of the Americas and are strikingly varied in their cultures, religious, and patterns of social and economic organizations.

What We Stand For, 2001 by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

A "statement" piece developed to assist Girl Scout councils in articulating GSUSA's position on important issues such as the cookie sale, membership, boys in the movement, etc.

A Guide to Community Cultivation--Spotlight On Success by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

This council guide has been designed as a tool for community cultivation.

Partners in Stewardship: Girl Scout Councils and the National Organization by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

This booklet describes the interdependent relationship between Girl Scout councils and national organization as it relates the chartering process.

Interdependence: Councils and the National Organization by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide an interpretation of the interdependence of Girl Scout councils and the national organization.

Operation Health by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Profiles 14 council projects to increase public awareness of health and fitness made possible by a 1993 grant from Metropolitan Life Foundation.

Council Performance Assessment in Girl Scouting, 2004 by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

This is a vital source of data that is part of the documentation required for renewing a council's charter every four years. It’s also a process of identifying opportunities for improvement and at the same time measuring success.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Contributions by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

A video of real-life vignettes that illustrates the variety of volunteer positions in Girl Scouting.

All In Good Faith--Girl Scouts And The Religious Community Working Together (binder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

This user-friendly resource provides information, techniques and training aides to motivate and prepare council volunteers and staff to work with religious groups, and religious leaders to work with Girl Scout councils. It also provides great ideas on how to enhance already existing relationships.

A Bridge To The Future: The History Of Diversity In Girl Scouting by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

This study seeks to show a broad picture of significant events that helped shape the increasing involvement of girls and adults from diverse racial and ethnic groups in Girl Scouting.

Key Messages about Girl Scouts (English/Spanish) (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Five core statements about Girl Scouts principles, in Spanish and English.

Girl Scouts and Nutrition (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Overview of survey results, activities, and resources that emphasize the importance of good nutrition for young girls.

Girl Scouts and the Environment (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Overview of activities and resources that gives girls an opportunity to satisfy their curiosity about the natural world.

Girl Scouts and Health (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Overview of activities and resources that emphasize the importance of a healthy body, mind and spirit.

Girl Scouts and Technology (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Overview of activities and resources that develop the skills and interest of girls in computer science and technology

Girl Scouts and Science (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Overview of activities and resources that develop the skills and interest of girls in science.

Girl Scouts and Sports (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Overview of activities and resources that develop the skills and interest of girls in sports, which are important for fitness, self-esteem, and much more.

Girl Scouts and Literacy (Backgrounder) by Girl Scouts of the USA

2/14/2005

Overview of activities and resources that develop the reading skills of girls.