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2013 • 2014 ISSUE
Lead, Empower, and Develop!
2013 • 2014 ISSUE
Here at Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, we are committed to providing our volunteers an ongoing adult education program. Learning and developing new skills and insights are all part of the Girl Scout program, and not just for girls! Lead On is one of many resources that are available to you - the volunteer.
Lead On is full of great information for you to use while planning your year and understanding what is expected of our volunteers. It also provides insight and a better understanding of the organization and our mission. Please take time to read this great resource and contact us if you have any questions. Happy Learning!
The Volunteer Services Team
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Girl Scout Leadership ExperienceGirl Scout Leadership Experience................................. 5
Journeys ............................................................................ 6
Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting ........................................... 6
Girl Scout Ladder of Leadership .................................... 7
Three Great Journeys ..................................................... 8
6 Pathways: Flexible Ways to Participate .................. 10
Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards ........................................ 10
Award Guidelines At-a-Glance .................................... 11
Enhancing your Journey! ............................................. 12
Special Opportunities for Teens .................................. 13
Troop PathwayGetting Started ............................................................... 15
Early Bird Membership Re-registration 2014 ............ 15
10 Essential Elements .................................................... 16
Troop Quick Start Guide ................................................ 16
Planning Meetings ......................................................... 17
1st Parent Meeting ........................................................ 18
Money & SafetyGirl Scout Safety Guidelines ........................................ 21
Money Facts ................................................................... 21
Financial Assistance ..................................................... 22
Wider Opportunity Funding .......................................... 22
Troop Money Earning Guidelines ................................ 23
Family Partnership Campaign ...................................... 25
Adult Learning Welcome to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for Adults! .................................................. 27
The Ins and Outs of Adult Learning Opportunities ....................................... 27
A Guide to Girl Scout Forms ......................................... 28
Requirements for Trips/Camping ................................ 30
Enrichment Trainings ..................................................... 30
Moving To GS-NCCP from Another Council .............. 30
Waterfront Trainings...................................................... 30
Nuts ‘n Bolts.................................................................... 32
Awards ............................................................................. 33
Got Questions? Get Answers ....................................... 34
Leaderee.......................................................................... 34
ExtrasFall Product and Cookie Sale Programs .................... 35
Summer Camping Opportunities ................................. 36
Trips and Travel .............................................................. 37
Girl Scout Basic Accident Insurance ......................... 37
Renting a Vehicle ........................................................... 38
International Travel ........................................................ 38
Horseback Riding Helmets ........................................... 38
Visit Your Council Shop ................................................. 38
Forms ............................................................................... 39
Additional Ways to Stay Connected ........................... 40
Girl Scout Voices Survey .............................................. 40
contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
919.782.3021 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.782.2083
DIRECTIONSFrom I-40 East – Merge onto I-540 toward RDU Airport. Take the Highway 70 East exit. Follow Highway 70 East, four miles east of I-540. Turn left onto Pinecrest Road; take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.
From I-40 West – Take I-440 Outer Beltline to Glenwood Avenue, Highway 70 West. Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue/Highway 70 and travel west for four miles. Turn right onto Pinecrest Road; take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.
From US 64/US 264 East – Take I-540 west toward RDU Airport. Take the Highway 70 East exit. Follow 70 East, four miles east of I-540. Turn left onto Pinecrest Road; take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.
From I-95 and US 70 East – Take I-40 West and merge onto I-440 Outer Beltline to Glenwood Avenue/Highway 70 West. Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue, Highway 70 and travel west for four miles. Turn right onto Pinecrest Road; take the second left into the Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center.
Fayetteville Service Center Eutaw Village Plaza, 894 Elm Street, Suites B & C
Fayetteville, NC 28303
910-778-9063 or 800-284-4475; Fax 877.699.9389
DIRECTIONSFrom I-40 East – Merge onto I-95 South. Travel south to exit 52B for NC 24 toward Fayetteville. Merge onto NC-24 West. Continue 4.4 miles and turn right onto Fort Bragg Boulevard. In approximately 2.5 miles, turn right onto Elm Street. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C. From NC-87 – Travel southwest to Spring Lake. At Spring Lake take NC 24/Fort Bragg Blvd. Take Fort Bragg Blvd. to Elm Street. Turn left into Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C. From NC 210 – Travel south to Spring Lake. At Spring Lake take NC 24/Fort Bragg Blvd. Take Fort Bragg Blvd. to Elm Street. Turn left into Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C. From I-95 South –Take Exit 46 toward Fayetteville and merge onto NC-87 North. Continue onto US-401 Business North. Take the NC 24/ Fort Bragg Blvd. ext. Turn left onto Fort Bragg Blvd. Turn right onto Elm Street. Turn right into second entrance of Eutaw Village shopping plaza. Service center is first building to the left – Bldg. #894, Suites B and C.
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Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Facilities
Goldsboro Service Center108 E. Lockhaven Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
919.734.6231 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.734.9038
DIRECTIONSFrom Highway 70 East Bypass – Take the Wayne Memorial Hospital exit and go north past Wendy’s to the stoplight. Take a right on Lockhaven Drive (Walgreens is on the corner). The service center is the second building on the right; look for the Girl Scout sign.
From I-40 West – Take exit 355 (117 North to Faison); take 117 North to Goldsboro. Follow signs to US 70 East. This will put you on the bypass that goes around Goldsboro. Take the Wayne Memorial Hospital exit and go north past Wendy’s to the stoplight. Take a right on Lockhaven Drive (Walgreens is on the corner). The service center is the second building on the right; look for the Girl Scout sign.
From US 70 West – Take the Wayne Memorial Hospital exit. At the light, turn right. Go north past Wendy’s to the stoplight. Take a right on Lockhaven Drive (Walgreens is on the corner). The service center is the second building on the right; look for the Girl Scout sign.
Council Service Centers & ShopsA. Raleigh Service Center & ShopB. Fayetteville Service Center & ShopC. Goldsboro Service Center & Shop
For shop hours or to shop online any time, please visit our website at www.nccoastalpines.org.
Camps1. Camp Graham2. Camp Hardee3. Camp Mary Atkinson4. Camp Mu-Sha-Ni
COUNTY CONTACTS 3
Counties/Membership Director Telephone Numbers
Beaufort County ..................................252.717.6527Bladen County .....................................910.874.3686Brunswick County ..............................910.231.2142Carteret County ...................................252.342.0868Chatham County ..................................919.545.6204Columbus County ................................910.739.0744Craven County .....................................252.342.0868Cumberland 33 ....................................910.778.9090Cumberland 35 .....................................910.778.9090Cumberland 36 .....................................910.778.9090Duplin County.......................................910.385.8309Durham County ....................................919.600.6483Edgecombe County .............................252.883.5632Franklin County ....................................919.496.5511Granville County ..................................919.496.5511Greene County .....................................252.560.5860Halifax County......................................252.883.5632Harnett County.....................................910.897.4263Hoke County .........................................910.778.9090Johnston County .................................919.989.6030Jones County .......................................910.385.8309Lee County............................................919.545.6204Lenoir County .......................................252.560.5860Martin County ......................................252.717.6527Moore County ......................................910.692.6156Nash County.........................................252.883.5632
New Hanover County .........................910.231.0750Northampton County ..........................252.883.5632Onslow County.....................................910.385.8309Orange County .....................................919.600.6484Pamlico County....................................252.342.0868Pender County .....................................910.231.2142Person County .....................................919.600.6484Pitt County ............................................252.717.6527Richmond County ................................910.997.4040Robeson County ..................................910.739.0744Sampson County .................................910.874.3686Scotland County ..................................910.384.6641Vance County .......................................252.438.8103Wake 13 ................................................919.600.6304Wake 14 ................................................919.600.6304Wake 15 ................................................919.600.6331Wake 16 ................................................919.600.6331Wake 18 ................................................919.600.6303Wake 19 ................................................919.600.6308Wake 20 ................................................919.600.6303Wake 22 ................................................919.600.6331Wake 23 ................................................919.600.6308Warren County ....................................252.438.8103Wayne County .....................................919.432.6121Wilson County......................................252.560.5860
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MissionGirl Scouts works to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
The Girl Scout PromiseOn my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,To help people at all times,And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be
honest and fair,friendly and helpful,considerate and caring,courageous and strong, andresponsible for what I say and do,and torespect myself and others,respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place, andbe a sister to every Girl Scout.
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Girl Scout Leadership Experience...............5
Journeys ..........................................................6
Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting .........................6
Girl Scout Ladder of Leadership ..................7
Three Great Journeys ...................................8
6 Pathways: Flexible Ways to Participate ......................10
Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards ......................10
Award Guidelines At-a-Glance ..................11
Enhancing your Journey! ...........................12
Special Opportunities for Teens ................13
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Girl Scouts has always been a leadership-driven organization for girls and adults alike. That rich history is reflected in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), which engages girls in discovering self, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place.
In order to build a nationally consistent Girl Scout program, the National Program Portfolio includes two primary resources that help girls build leadership skills: The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and the National Leadership Journeys. Earning awards and recognitions complement these program resources and are an integral part of Girl Scouting.
The National Program Portfolio ensures that all Girl Scouts are sharing a powerful, national experience—girls together changing the world.
So, what do you need to know about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience? The GSLE is…
where girls are engaged in activities that are essential to leadership development by:
Discovering who they are/their values
Connecting with others
Taking action to make the world a better place
through 3 girl processes:Girls taking an active role in determining what, where, when, why, and how they’ll structure activities
Girls using hands-on learning and reflection to deepen understanding of concepts and mastering skills
Girls sharing what they know and learn with each other in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
by using the 3 Journey series:It’s Your World – Change It!
It’s Your Planet – Love It!
It’s Your Story – Tell It!
Outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
You may be wondering: How will I know if girls are having an effective leadership experience and are benefiting from the activities in the Leadership Journey’s and Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting? Each activity is tied to a specific GSLE outcome (listed below). Checking the outcomes is like noting road signs on a trip—the signs that let you know you are getting closer to your destination. Similarly, seeing the age-appropriate signs during Girl Scout activities lets you know that girls are achieving the intended outcomes.
Discover OutcomesGirls develop a strong sense of self
Girls develop positive values
Girls gain practical life skills – girls practice healthy living
Girls seek challenges in the world
Girls develop critical thinking
Connect OutcomesGirls develop healthy relationships
Girls promote cooperation and team building
Girls can resolve conflicts
Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world
Girls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally
Take Action OutcomesGirls can identify community needs
Girls are resourceful problem solvers
Girls advocate for themselves and others, locally and globally
Girls educate and inspire others to act
Girls feel empowered to make a difference in the world
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Journeys
Today’s girls want to do more than follow a set of instructions. They want to reflect, make choices, take action, and determine their own paths. Journeys are the exciting, flexible foundation for yearlong activities that girls help plan in collaboration with adult volunteers.
Journeys are the core of all leadership experiences and program opportunities for girls.
Journeys build on independent topics and can be used in any order.
They provide an exploration of all Three Keys to Leadership: Discover, Connect, and Take Action.
The Journey awards are the only awards that specifically engage girls in these three keys.
They tie directly to the 15 national outcomes and include facilitators’ guides with great suggestions for how adults can inspire girls. The Journey awards are important for girls to earn because they represent much more than the accomplishment of a new skill; they represent a girl’s journey through a complete topic.
Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting binders are available for each of our six grade levels. They are age-level appropriate for girls and include a girl’s handbook, badge-earning activities, and more—all in one place. The guides are designed to complement the Journeys with activities that build specific skills for which girls earn badges.
How the National Girl Scout Program Portfolio Works
Handboook SectionMy Girl Scouts SectionAwards SectionLegacy Badge: Topic Areas
Artist The Girl Scout Way Citizen
Cook First Aid Athlete Naturalist
Financial Literacy Badges Girls can earn a different Financial Literacy Badge each year. (Daisies earn Financial Literacy “leaves.”)Cookie Business Badges Girls can earn a different Cookie Business Badge each year. (Daisies earn Cookie Business “leaves.”)Make Your Own
PLUSMy Promise, My Faith PinJourney Summit Pin
For Designate Levels P.A., CIT, VIT Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting National Leadership Journeys
It’s Your World–Change it!
It’s Your Planet–Love it!
It’s Your Story– Tell it!
“Leadership Awards” for Girls
Skill Building Badge Sets
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Girls choose a set to add into their Girl’s Guide
Skill-Building Badge Set: Topic AreasPerformanceHealthy LivingDigital ArtsStorytellingScience & Technology
Skill-Building Badge Set: Topic AreasOutdoorsPractical Life SkillsDo It YourselfCraftInvestigation
Skill-Building Badge Set: Topic AreasAnimalsMannersAdventureCreative PlayInnovation
Go on a Brownie Quest to find the Three Keys to Leadership!
Explore your place in the wide
world in A World of Girls
Use your own, your team’s, and
your community’s leadership power to be
an Agent of Change
In aMAZE!, lead yourself and others through the
twists and turns of relationships.
Put the ME
in MEdia
In Your Voice, Your World, raise your voice
to advocate for issues you care about.
In GET MOVING!, bring energy
solutions to your life and the world.
Become a leader in clearing the air
in Breathe!
Use MISSION: SISTERHOOD!
to better yourself and
the world.
In Justice, create your own equation for a just world.
Move dreams forward in
BLISS
Learn to protect Earth’s treasures in Between Earth and Sky.
Take the leadin saving
Earth’s water in WOW!
Wonders of Water
Care for animals and themselves
in 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers
for Animals!
It’s Your World— Change It!
It’s Your Story— Tell It!
It’s Your Planet— Love It!
Help leadership blossom in Welcome to the
Daisy Flower Garden
In GIRLtopia, lead the world closer to
your vision for it.
Take Action to benefit Earth in Sow What?
As you take National Leadership Journeys and earn their awards, you’re climbing a ladder that lets you be a leader
in your own life and in the world! See what you’ve accomplished, and what’s in store.
In aMUSE, try on roles and realize
your limitless opportunities.
The Girl Scout Ladder of Leadership
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Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden
Girl Scout Daisies meet Amazing Daisy and the Flower Friends to explore the fun and curiosity of making things grow. The result is a storybook world of
flowers and little girls who, together, do great things. Daisies especially enjoy meeting the colorful, global characters of the Flower Friends, who teach them to live the Girl Scout Law.
Brownie Quest
What are the most important keys for a Girl Scout to own? This quest answers that question in a very special way. It has Girl Scout Brownies
traveling along two colorful trails—one they can enjoy on their own and one they explore with their Girl Scout group. Along the Quest, Brownies meet three new friends and a bright and shining elf—in a Brownie story meant to inspire their own take-action projects.
Agent of Change
A fashion-savvy spider named Dez shows Juniors how they can combine their own power into team power and use it to spark community power.
When Juniors learn how the “power of one,” “power of team,” and “power of community” work together, they not only make their own communities better but have impact around the globe.
Between Earth and Sky
Daisies join the Flower Friends for a cross- country trip in their special flower-powered car. As the Flower Friends travel the country living the
values of the Girl Scout Law, Daisies join them in exploring the natural world, learning what’s local, and why that’s important. Along the way, Daisies gain an understanding of what it takes to protect the environment.
WOW! Wonders of Water
Brownies join the Brownie friends and Brownie Elf as they en-joy some wonder-filled adventures. As they dive in, the Brownies try out new ways of working
as a team, learn about the water cycle, and enjoy making their own rainbows. As Brownies learn how precious water is, they can pledge to protect it and team up to advocate for water conservation.
Get Moving!
This Journey invites Juniors to engage their minds and hearts as they explore the many forms, uses, and misuses of energy. GET MOVING! is filled with energizing
stuff to make and do. GET MOVING! challenges girls to safeguard Earth’s precious energy resources by using their ability to energize themselves and others, and their ability to investigate and innovate.
5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals!
As Daisies enjoy a fictional story about the Flower Friends, they learn just how much they can care for animals and for themselves—and
just how confident that makes them feel.
A World of Girls
Brownies have fun learning that stories contain clues and that they can use those clues to better the world. A flip book, A World of Girls devotes
one side to fictional stories that take the Brownie girl characters to diverse places in the world. The other side has real-life Brownies exploring themselves and their world closer to home. Brownies enjoy a fun and challenging Girl Scout experience that strengthens their confidence and gives them a chance to better the world.
aMUSE
In aMUSE, Juniors gain an understanding of just how limitless their potential can be as they fuse storytelling with the many roles—real and creative—that the
world offers. They’ll have fun trying on roles and learning about people and the power of real-life action and leadership.
Three Great Journeys
Daisies
Brownies
Juniors
aMAZE!
Life is a maze of relationships and this Journey has Cadettes maneuvering through all its twists and turns to find true friendships, plenty of confidence,
and maybe even peace. Girls can make “peacemaker kits,” learn about bullying behavior, and complete a take-action project that thrives on these relationship skills.
Your Voice Your World – The Power of Advocacy
How often have you seen something that really needed to be changed and wondered, “Why isn’t someone doing something about that?” This Journey
gives Girl Scout Ambassadors a way to be that someone—an advocate with the power to start the first flutter of real and lasting change. While creating their own “butterfly effect,” they’ll learn to network, plan, and speak up for what they believe.
BREATHE
Air is everywhere in BREATHE. As Cadettes explore the air, they’ll learn to assess air quality inside and out as they gain an aerial view of everything
from cigarette smoking to noise to deforestation. Along the way, they’ll try scientific experiments and meet professionals who are working for Earth’s air. Above all, BREATHE inspires Cadettes to be leaders.
JUSTICE
Justice—for Earth and all its inhabitants. Ambassadors realize that maybe justice needs a brand-new equation—their equation. By “doing the math,”
deciphering how decisions get made, and exploring how to use scientific evidence, Ambassadors create and then present their own unique equation for what justice asks of us. Along the way, Ambassadors network and gather ideas for college and careers.
MEdia
Cadettes put the “me” in MEdia as this Journey encourages them to explore the great, big multimedia world around them and then remake media to better match
the reality they know. Along the way, Cadettes become aware of the value of media, its limitations and effects, and the power they have to lead and inspire others.
BLISS: Live It! Give It!
In BLISS: Live It! Give It!, Ambassadors dream big, now and for the future, and assist others in dreaming big, too. They explore their values, strengths, and passions
as a way to open doors to wonderful, new adventures. Designed as a flip book, Bliss: Live It! inspires girls to pursue their dreams while Bliss: Give It! encourages girls to assist others in pursuing theirs.
Three Great Journeys
Cadettes
Seniors
Ambassadors
GIRLtopia
Girl Scout Seniors know the world is not ideal. This Journey is their chance to imagine a perfect world—for girls. Seniors are invited to create their vision—in
any medium they choose. Then they’ll take action to make their vision a reality. Leaders, after all, are visionaries! As Seniors learn to define the ideal environment, they learn a lot about their own values, attitudes, actions, and leadership.
SOW WHAT?
In Sow What?, Seniors get to ponder land use around the world and get down to the science and roots of complex and global food issues. Girls plan and conduct a local “food
forage” to scope out their “food print” choices. Using what they learn, girls consider their “leader prints” as they decide who and what they can cultivate en route to a take-action project that positively impacts their food network.
MISSION: SISTERHOOD
In MISSION: SISTERHOOD, Seniors harness the magic of stories to widen their networks and ignite the energy of sisterhood to create real
change in the world. As Seniors expand their friendship borders, they boost their own confidence and make the most of their leadership skills.
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Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards
The Golden Eagle of Merit, the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1916 to 1919, marked the beginning of a long tradition of using prestigious awards to recognize girls who make a difference in their communities and in their own lives. In 1980, Girl Scouts introduced the Girl Scout Gold Award,for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, as its highest honor, along with the Girl Scout Silver Award, for Girl Scout Cadettes. Based on requests from Girl Scout Juniors, the Girl Scout Bronze Award was introduced in 2001. Today these three awards are the highest of the Girl Scout experience.
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is a leadership adventure for more than half a million Girl Scout Juniors across the country and around the world. Imagine what a girl can accomplish when she teams up with others and uses her special skills and interests to take action and make a difference in the world!
The Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn—gives a girl the chance to show that she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community. Earning this award puts a Girl Scout Cadette among an exceptional group of girls who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world.
6 Pathways: Flexible Ways to Participate
Everyone can participate in Girl Scouting in the ways they want. Girls can choose any one, all, or some of the options—camp, events, series, troop, travel, and virtual*— within a single membership year. And, as a volunteer, you too have the option of partnering with girls throughout a membership year or committing to an opportunity for only a few weeks or months. Based on independent research and extensive surveys with thousands of council staff members from around the country, there is a good sense of which options will interest girls, based on their grade levels (see the chart below). *Note that virtual is still in development.
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador can earn. A girl earning the Girl Scout Gold Award will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities both locally and globally. The Girl Scout Gold Award follows the Standards of Excellence and challenges a girl to develop herself as a leader, achieve the Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes, and make a mark on her community that creates a lasting impact on the lives of others. For more information, visit the council website or email [email protected].
Want to Learn More About the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards?
If so, council-sponsored award workshops are a great starting point for girls, advisors, and project advisors. Participants will learn about the process, requirements, timelines, and paperwork involved in striving for these prestigious awards in Girl Scouting. Check out the council website event calendar for workshop dates and locations found at http://bit.ly/GSNCCPEvents
GRADES
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Camp
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Travel
Virtual
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VIRTUAL CAMP
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Girl Scouts Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards
*Adhere to guidelines in Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
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GUIDELINES AT-A-GLANCE
AWARDS
GRADE
OVERVIEW
TAKE ACTION PROJECT
SUSTAINABLE
GLOBAL
PROJECT APPROVAL
RESOURCES
GIRL SCOUTBRONZE AWARD®
Girls must be in 4th or 5th grade and aregistered Girl Scout Junior
Complete a Junior JourneyBe part of a troop or group wheregirls take the leadTake action on a community issue thetroop or group cares aboutHelp and guidance provided bytroop/group volunteerSuggested hours included in the girl,adult, and council material*Council approval needed for anymoney earningSuggested hours: 20
Group Take Action Project focuses onsomething the girls care about that theywould like to improve within their Girl Scout or local community.
Puts the Promise and Law into action.
After the project is complete, girlsdevelop an understanding ofsustainability by talking together abouthow solutions can be lasting.
After the project is complete, girlsdevelop an understanding of the widerworld by talking together about howothers may experience the sameproblem that their project helpedresolve.
Troop/Group Volunteer
Junior JourneyBronze Award guidelines on the GS-NCCP websiteAdult guide on the GS-NCCP website
GIRL SCOUTSILVER AWARD®
Girls must be in 6th, 7th, or 8th gradeand a registered Girl Scout Cadette
Complete a Cadette JourneyWork as an individual or in a smallgroup where girls take the leadTake action on a community issuethat the girls care about (outside ofGirl Scouting)Help and guidance provided bytroop/group volunteerSuggested hours included in the girl,adult, and council material*Council approval needed for anymoney earningSuggested hours: 50
Individual or group Take Action Projectthat makes the local neighborhood orcommunity better. (Cannot be done inGirl Scout Community.)
Puts the Promise and Law into action.
Girls demonstrate an understanding ofsustainability in the project plan andimplementation.
Girls connect with new friends outsideof their immediate community, learnhow others have solved similarproblems, and determine if the ideas ofothers can help with their plan.
Troop/Group Volunteer
Cadette JourneySilver Award guidelines on the GS-NCCP websiteAdult guide on the GS-NCCP websiteCouncil learning opportunities
GIRL SCOUTGOLD AWARD®
Girls must be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12thgrade and a registered Girl Scout Senioror Ambassador
Complete two Journeys (Senior orAmbassador) or earn the SilverAward and complete one Senior orAmbassador JourneyIndividually girl led; girl selects andrecruits Project AdvisorTake action on a community issue the girl cares about (outside of Girl Scouting)Help and guidance provided byProject AdvisorSuggested hours included in the girl,adult, and council material*Council approval needed for anymoney earningSuggested hours: 80
Individual Take Action Project thatmakes a lasting difference in the localcommunity, region, or beyond.(Cannot be done in Girl ScoutCommunity.)
Puts the Promise and Law into action.
Take Action Project includes provisionsto ensure sustainability.
Girls identify national and/or global linksto their selected issue. They learn fromothers and develop a plan to share theresults of their project beyond the localcommunity.
Council’s Gold Award Committee
Senior and/or Ambassador JourneysGold Award guidelines on the GS-NCCP websiteAdult guide on the GS-NCCP websiteCouncil learning opportunities
Council approval needed for any*
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Enhancing your Journey!
At Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, we know that girls today want to stay connected, be involved, and take side trips on their Girl Scout Journey. We strive to offer council-sponsored events to supplement the Pathways, but we don’t stop there. We also offer a wide variety of patch programs, troop resources, and special opportunities that volunteers can take advantage of to supplement the programs they lead with girls.
Girl Scout Women of Achievement STEM Podcast SeriesGirls of all ages can log into the council website, www.nccoastalpines.org, for this podcast series. Hear from women professionals in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (STEM)—an emergency room doctor, an executive at IBM, a patent holder from IBM, the founder of an engineering firm, and the founder of a Web production company. The podcast series also includes two new podcasts where you meet two unique women professionals from Cisco Systems. All of these successful women will share with girls what it takes to work in a STEM field and what can be done now to lay the foundation for a successful career. Dedicate a troop meeting to checking out the podcasts and learning from the experts!
Girl Scout Honor CorpsDoes your Girl Scout troop have what it takes to be in the spotlight? Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines needs girls to promote Girl Scouting throughout our 41 counties. We need girls to participate in publicity events, perform in parades, give flag ceremonies, usher for special events, and many other things.
We don’t usually have much notice for these events. We often need Girl Scout troops or girls from specific cities very quickly. If your Girl Scout troop would like to participate as a member of the Girl Scout Honor Corps, please email [email protected] and request a registration form for the program.
Email the completed form to [email protected] and note Attention: Communications in the subject line. Or mail to:
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal PinesAttention: Communications6901 Pinecrest RoadRaleigh, NC 27613
Patch Programs Patch programs are a great way to explore a wide variety of topics. For current resources, visit our website, www.nccoastalpines.org. Patches for each program are available in the council shops unless otherwise noted.
Religious RecognitionsThe religious award programs provide opportunities for girls to reinforce the values they have learned in Girl Scouting, fulfill their promise “to serve God,” and explore their own faith. Current programs were developed and are administered by the religious groups themselves. Girls can also earn the new national Girl Scout religious recognition. The “My Promise, My Faith” pin allows girls the opportunity to explore their own faith within the context of the Girl Scout Law. All of the awards are recognized as official insignia and, as such, may be worn on the Girl Scout uniform. For more information:
1) Come to a religious awards workshop (open to girls, troop leaders, and parents) on October 11, 2013, at the Raleigh Service Center. See page 15 for registration information. Other opportunities to learn more will be held throughout the year.
2) Go to the P.R.A.Y. organization’s website, www.praypub.org, to see the current options available for each denomination/faith.
3) Contact the program director at 800.284.4475 ext. 3306.
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Special Opportunities for Teen Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors have a plethora of special opportunities for leadership and growth. Here are samplings of unique learning experiences just for teen girls. Additional information on these opportunities can be found in the GO! Magazine for teen Girl Scouts.
Check out our interactive events calendar at http://bit.ly/GSNCCPEvents. Find council and community happenings, adult training opportunities, and grade-specific events. We’ll see you soon!
NC Girl Scout Page ProgramFor girls ages 15–18, this unique and exciting opportunity allows girls to learn about our state’s government while serving as pages in the North Carolina Governor’s Office during Girl Scout Week, March 10–14, 2014. Applications are available through the council website or your area service center and are due to the program director by December 1, 2013.
STEM Stars!Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is creating a new opportunity just for our Girl Scout Ambassadors called the STEM Stars. Girls who are proud of their geek status and who are looking for new ways to flex their STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) muscles should apply to be a STEM Star! Here are just a few of the things girls might do as a part of this elite team:
universities to learn what majors are available
® robotics, then share their knowledge with younger girls at a variety of council events
opportunities at area science museums
junior staff at our summer science camp for Girl Scout Cadettes at Meredith College
Look for the STEM Stars application on the council website (located on the STEM page); application deadline is October 1, 2013. For more information, contact the STEM program director at 800.284.4475 ext. 3306.
it2 Advisory TeamThe it2 Girl Advisory Team (Inspire Today. Inspire Tomorrow.) gives girls in our council a voice. Girls attend it2 meetings, give input on Girl Scouting including teen program opportunities and girl issues at large, provide input on council events and publications, represent Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines at meetings, conferences, etc., and have fun while doing it. Please contact the Program Department at 800.284.4475 ext. ext. 3342 for more information or if you are interested in volunteering as an advisor.
Program AidesProgram Aides have the opportunity to work directly with younger girls in day camp or in troop, group, or other event settings. An adult volunteer or staff member supervises the girls as they develop leadership skills. In order to serve as Program Aides, Girl Scouts must attend Program Aide Core Training and have completed the sixth grade. (Current sixth graders may participate in Program Aide Core Training beginning in March.) Girls can also take Program Aide Specialty Training to learn more games, songs, crafts, and science; sharpen their teaching skills; and discover how to adapt learning experiences to varying grade levels. Program Aide Core Training is a prerequisite for Program Aide Specialty Training.
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INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES, COMMUNITY ACTION,NEW FRIENDS, ENVIRONMENTALISM AND MORE.
What world do you want your daughter to live in?Girl Scouts opens the doors to truly enriching experiences : greatadventures, helping the community and hundreds of activities in whichshe can develop values and skills to help her discover her own potential.
Imagine what your daughter can do today. Learn more at 1 (800)830-8700 or at www.girlscouts.org/espanol
As a Girl Scout volunteer in the Troop Pathway, this section houses some tools and resources to help you through your troop year.
Troop Pathway
Getting Started .............................................15
Early Bird Membership Re-registration 2014.....................................15
10 Essential Elements ..................................16
Troop Quick Start Guide ..............................16
Planning Meetings .......................................17
1st Parent Meeting ......................................18
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Getting Started
As the troop leader, you are responsible for registering Girl Scout members in a troop/group or designating another member of your troop support team to oversee registration. Girl Scout membership entitles members to participate in council events, and be covered by the Girl Scout Activity Accident Insurance. Membership registration may be submitted online through the Council Online Registration System (C.O.R.E.) found on the council website. See Volunteer Essentials (VE) for registering girls.
Registration for events, activities, resident and day camp and training for adult volunteers is simple on C.O.R.E. Members and guardians can register online for events and renew their membership or process registrations for Girl Scouts. Below are the steps:
1. Set up a login (current/past members) or set up a profile if you/your child has never been associated with GSUSA
2. Currently each person must have her own login. In the late fall, GSUSA will introduce “Family Login” which will allow one guardian access to all family members Girl Scout C.O.R.E. accounts with just one username and password. For now, though, log in as the person who is registering for the event.
3. Click on the Program Activities & Events, Camp Activities, or Adult Training & Events to find a list of activities in these categories—or simply put the name in the search box and click search.
4. Add the event to your cart and check out.
You can save or print the receipt for your records, or you can access a copy through My Orders on the My Account page. You will also receive an automated confirmation of the purchase. Please ensure that the email addresses are up-to-date on your C.O.R.E account so that we can easily contact you for updates or information about your upcoming events or camp registration.
Early Bird MembershipRe-registration 2014–15
Take advantage of our online membership renewals and registration system and receive special incentives! For the 2014–15 year, girls and leaders will receive a special Early Bird patch for each member who renews. Other incentives will be announced in late March 2014. Renewals should be processed by the parent/guardian/adult member, but can also be completed by the troop leader. Check out our Family Login!
Remember, all returning members must be registered by September 30, the end of the membership year. Troop leaders will not be able to access members online who have not processed their renewal by September 29.
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TRAVELTROOP
EVENTSSE
RIES
VIRTUAL CAMP
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10 Essential Elements
As a Girl Scout volunteer in the Troop Pathway, you can use the 10 Essential Elements to partner with girls and their families, whether your troop meets for a few months or over the course of a year.
Quick Start for Troop Volunteers
To support you in the important work you do with girls, Girl Scouts of the USA offers online resources called the Quick Start for Troop Volunteers for each Essential Element for Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie and Junior troops. Go to forgirls.girlscouts.org/quickstart to discover the resources, tools and tips available. Many of these resources are pulled directly from the adult guides for the National Leadership Journeys and will help guide you through your Girl Scout year.
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Planning Meetings
Planning out your troop meetings is an important part of being a Girl Scout volutneer. The meeting plans below are examples of what you could do, but it is suggested that the first four to six meetings should include the following:
registering girls and adults
getting to know the girls and letting them get to know you
learning about the Girl Scout mission, Promise and Law, and Quiet Sign
reviewing the Journey series choices to see what the girls want to do
planning a simple investiture or rededication ceremony
assembling the troop first aid kit
having a variety of fun and engaging activities (songs, games, etc.)
making plans for future troop meetings
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PRE-MEETING
OPENING
TROOPBUSINESS & PLANNING
MAJORACTIVITY
CLEAN UP
CLOSING
1st
Meeting
Name Tags/Introductions
Recite Girl Scout Promise
government
rules
Journeys
want to do (see adult guide)
Explain the value of leaving a place better than you found it when cleaning up after a meeting
Have a closing ceremony at the meeting—possibly a friendship circle (see Volunteer Essentials)
2nd
Meeting
Plan brief activity to engage girls while others arrive – coloring, journal entry, etc.
Recite Girl Scout Promise and Law
dues
chart to list girls’ meeting duties
Begin one Journey series using Sessions at a Glance depending on what the girls decide they want to do
Make kaper chart and assign girl clean-up chores
Close with a friendship circle or other brief ceremony
3rd
Meeting
Plan brief activity to engage girls while others arrive
Start with song, game or story –see Journey adult guide for opening ideas
outings the girls want to plan
session
girls want it (get parents to provide any treats)
Kaper chart
ceremony
ceremony
4th
Meeting
Plan brief activity to engage girls while others arrive
Flag ceremony
Further discuss what girls want to do – take a trip, visit zoo, go to museum or other activity and let them plan it accordingly
Take a “Journey detour” by going outside for an activity related to the Journey
Kaper chart
Close with song/other ceremony
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Parents are Important: A Guide to the First Parent Meeting
The guidance and expertise from parents can make a girl’s experience even more valuable and memorable. Involvement from parents will help ensure that girls have the richest experience possible. In turn, girls will explore their strengths and powers to create a powerful impact on their community. Below are some ideas on how to conduct the first parent meeting within your troop.
Before the MeetingReview and practice the discussion of benefits of Girl Scouting; expectations for girls and their parents/caregivers; and ideas of how parents and other caregivers can participate in and enrich their daughters’ Girl Scout experiences.
Determine when the fall product and cookie sales will happen; parents/caregivers will absolutely want to know!
Determine what information parents should bring to the meeting.
Use the Friends and Family pages provided in the adult Journey guides, or create your own one-page information sheet (contact information for you and co-volunteers and helpers, the day and time of each meeting, location of and directions to the meeting place, what to bring with them, and information on how to get a Journey’s resources, and other merchandise like sashes, vests, T-shirts, and so on).
Log onto forgirls.girlscouts.org/quickstart to discover sample welcome letters for your parents.
Gather sign-in sheet, information sheet, parent permission forms, and health history forms.
Prepare yourself to ask parents and caregivers for help, being as specific as you can about the kind of help you will need.
At the MeetingOpen the meeting by welcoming the girls and adults – make sure they have signed in. Introduce yourself and other co-volunteers and have guests introduce themselves. Welcome everyone and let them know they will be learning about Girl Scouts today. Discuss the information you prepared for the meeting, for example:
o All the fun girls are going to have! Go over the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law
o When and where the group will meet and some examples of activities the girls may choose to do
o Purpose and importance of the parent/guardian permission form - make sure they complete and return it
o How each parent would like for you to contact them – email, text, newsletter, Facebook, etc.
o Brief review of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and what the program does for their daughters
o Talk about important dates; fall product sale and cookie sale
o Explain registration and membership process – cost of dues and other foreseen costs; note that financial aid is available
o Explain that families can also make donations to the council—and why they might want to do that!
Set up a computer station for the parents to register their girl online through C.O.R.E. via your troop manage-ment link (see registration information on page 15).
Remind the group of the next meeting (if you’ll have one) and thank everyone for attending. Hold the next meeting when it makes sense for you and your co-volunteers—that may be in two months if face-to-face meetings are best, or not at all if you’re diligent about keeping in touch with parents/caregivers via e-mail, phone calls, or some other form of communication.
After the meeting, follow up with any parents/caregivers who did not attend, to connect them with the group, inform them of decisions, and discuss how they can best help the girls.
Parent Support
Parent support will help enrich the experience that girls have in the troop. Below are some ideas on how to keep parents informed, engaged and involved in Girl Scouting.
Plan something special for parents and girls in the beginning of the troop year such as an investiture ceremony or “get-acquainted potluck” to discuss the troop program plans for the year.
Call the parents of new girls in your troop to introduce yourself and let them know you are glad to have their daughter in Girl Scouts.
Publish troop newsletters or an event calendar to help keep parents informed of what is going on. Have the girls write a newsletter for the parents, troop, and sponsor. It can include future plans, ongoing works, successful meetings/events, and news of important upcoming activities. Parents should have a basic understanding of Girl Scouting and the exciting things you are doing!
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Troop Pathway
Conduct periodic parent meetings to review troop activities and discuss upcoming activities, such as upcoming troop trip, product sales, etc. Three parent meetings per year can work well. A fall meeting could cover plans through winter, a winter meeting could cover the second half of the year, and a spring meeting could be an opportunity to encourage parents to take advantage of summer activities like day/resident camp.
Invite parents to special ceremonies or other troop activities that would be appropriate, such as performances or skill demonstrations. Help parents anticipate the next grade level with their daughters by informing them of what is next and involving them in the bridging steps.
Give parents sufficient notice when you ask them to do something for the troop. Repeated last-minute requests for drivers, speakers, or materials alienate parents and create a sense of disorganization.
Encourage parents to reach out to other adults who could share their particular skills and knowledge to promote the leadership experience for girls.
Give a pat on the back and a thank you note from the girls to parents who contribute a great deal of time and energy into troop activities.
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Money &
Safety
Money & Safety
Girl Scout Safety Guidelines ................. 21
Money Facts ............................................ 21
Financial Assistance .............................. 22
Wider Opportunity Funding ................... 22
Troop Money Earning Guidelines ......... 23
Family Partnership Campaign ............... 25
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Girl Scout Safety Guidelines
You, the parents/caregivers of the girls in your troop/group and the girls themselves share the responsibility for staying safe, both physically and emotionally. All Girl Scout volunteers must demonstrate that by agreeing to follow these guidelines at all times:
Safety Activity Checkpoints – Follow instructions outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints for staying safe while participating in activities – these can be found on our website at https://www.nccoastalpines.org/get-involved/volunteers/safety-activity-checkpoints
Proper adult supervision of girls - At least two unrelated, approved adult volunteers must be present at all times, plus additional adult volunteers, depending on the size/age/ability of the group. One lead volunteer in every group must be female.
Get parent/caregiver permission - When an activity takes place that is outside the normal time and place.
Report abuse - Physical, verbal, emotional and sexual abuses, such as sexual advances, improper touching, and sexual activity of any kind with girl members are forbidden.
Be prepared for emergencies - Work with girls and adults to establish and practice procedures for emergencies related to weather, fire, lost girls/adults, and site security. Always keep handy a first-aid kit, girl health histories, and contact information for girls’ families.
Travel safely - When transporting girls to activities that are outside the normal time and place, every driver must be an approved adult volunteer and have a good driving record, a valid license, and a registered/insured vehicle. Insist that everyone is in a legal seat and wears her seat belt at all times.
Ensure safe overnight outings - Prepare girls to be away from home by involving them in planning, so they know what to expect. Avoid having men sleep in
the same space as girls and women. During family or parent-daughter overnights, one family unit may sleep in the same sleeping quarters in program areas. When parents are staffing events, daughters should remain in quarters with other girls rather than in staff areas.
Role-model the right behavior - Never use illegal drugs. Do not consume alcohol, smoke, or use foul language in the presence of girls. Do not carry ammunition or firearms.
Create an emotionally safe space - Adults are responsible for making Girl Scouting a place where girls are as safe emotionally as they are physically. Protect the emotional safety of girls by creating a team agreement and coaching girls to honor it. Agreements typically encourage behaviors like respecting a diversity of feelings and opinions; resolving conflicts constructively; and avoiding physical and verbal bullying, clique behavior, and discrimination.
Ensure that no girl is treated differently - Girl Scouts welcomes all members, regardless of race, ethnicity, background, disability, family structure, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic status. When scheduling, helping plan, and carrying out activities, carefully consider the needs of all girls involved, including school schedules, family needs, financial constraints, religious holidays, and the accessibility of appropriate transportation and meeting places.
Promote online safety - Instruct girls never to put their full names or contact information online, engage in virtual conversation with strangers, or arrange in-person meetings with online contacts.
Keep girls safe during money-earning - During Girl Scout product sales, you are responsible for the safety of girls, money, and products. When representing Girl Scouts, girls cannot participate in money-earning activities that represent partisan politics or that are not Girl Scout–approved product sales and efforts.
Money Facts
Helping girls decide what they want to do, and coaching them as they earn and manage money to pursue their goals, is an integral part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). Your troop/group plans and finances its own activities, with your guidance. At the same time, the girls learn many valuable skills that serve them throughout their lives. The ins and outs of the financial side of being a Girl Scout volunteer are outlined in the next 3 pages.
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Troop Finances: Girl Scout troops are funded by a share of money earned through council-sponsored product sale activities (such as Girl Scout cookie activities), troop money-earning activities (council-approved, of course), and any dues your troop may charge. (This is in addition to the $15 annual membership dues that go to the national organization.) If your group is earning and spending money, the troop needs to set up a bank account. If you’re taking over an existing troop, you may inherit a checking account, but with a new troop, you’ll want to open a new account. This usually happens when there is money to deposit, such as troop dues or money from product sales or troop money-earning activities. Consider these tips when working with a group account:
Keep troop funds in the bank before an activity or trip, paying for as many items as possible in advance of your departure.
Use debit cards during the activity or trip.
Make one person responsible for troop funds and for keeping a daily account of expenditures.
Have one or more back-up volunteers who also has a debit card, in case the main card is lost.
Product Sales Programs: All Girl Scout members are encouraged to participate in council-sponsored product sales programs. These programs are designed to build 5 skills including: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics as well as provide significant funding for Girl Scout activities.
Fall Product Sale: The Fall Product Sale allows troops to sell candy and nuts to family and friends as a troop fundraiser.
Cookie Sale Program: Girl Scout cookies are sold annually, beginning with initial orders being taken in January and final delivery of cookies in March. The council has established guidelines and procedures for the program and provides volunteers with learning opportunities about these procedures each year. (See Volunteer Essentials handout, page 59, for more information on the Cookie Sale Program.)
Money Earning: When a troop has a need for additional funds and has participated in both the fall product and cookie sales, an additional fundraiser may be held. These additional fundraisers must be approved by the service unit manager and membership director and/or designated council staff member (see page 23 for money-earning guidelines.)
Financial Reporting: Year-end financial reporting is required for troops/groups. For more information on the forms and information that is needed, you may consult your membership director.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts who would otherwise be unable to attend individual program events and camps. Should you have any questions concerning financial aid, contact the council help desk at 800.284.4475 or [email protected].
Financial Assistance for Council-Sponsored Events:This assistance is for girls and adults requesting financial assistance for council-sponsored events. For this assistance, you must register for the event by mail or through C.O.R.E. (Council Online Registration Entry). Requests are due at the time of registration. You will be notified of the status of your registration and financial assistance request via email.
If registering online via C.O.R.E:Follow the registration process found on page 15.
Complete the online financial assistance form found on the Program Activities and Events page of C.O.R.E.
Registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
If assistance has been awarded, a credit will be applied back to the credit card used to place the order.
If registering by mail, please mail the following items to the Raleigh Service Center:
Individual financial assistance request form (PG310).
Event registration and roster form (TP710 or TP711).
Event deposit ($5 per person per event or one-third of the event fee, whichever is greater).
Receipt of registration and financial assistance requests do not guarantee your placement in the event.
Wider Opportunity Funding
A Wider Opportunity is an event, trip, or project that goes beyond the ordinary troop or Girl Scout program. It is an educational and growth experience for the participants. Only registered girls and adults may participate in a Wider Oppor-tunity, and all safety guidelines must be followed.
Financial assistance is available from the Wider Opportunity Fund to all registered girls and adults in Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. It is available for a range of activities including:
Council, statewide, national, international, or Girl Scouts of the USA destinations
Troop/group trips
Area/service unit events (must attach flier to request)
Council-sponsored events
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Troop/group trips and area/service unit events must be granted Wider Opportunity Status by the Wider Opportunity Fund Committee before financial assistance requests will be considered for the event. The committee recognizes the importance of troop family-oriented trips; however, this type of trip is not considered a Wider Opportunity for girls.
Troop/Group Wider Opportunity Grants: This assistance supports the given trip rather than any individual’s financial status and need. The trip must receive Wider Opportunity Status before funds can be granted. Applicants must participate in the Cookie Sale Program for that year and demonstrate a need for assistance. The basic guideline for such grants is $5 per participant for Girl Scout Daisies, $10 per participant for Girl Scout Brownies, $15 per participant for Girl Scout Juniors, and $20 per participant for teen Girl Scouts. Assistance will only be given for the number of adult participants needed to ensure required girl/adult ratios.
Individual Wider Opportunity Grants: This confidential financial assistance is based on personal information establishing the applicant’s need. The basic guideline is up to one-third of the cost of the event fee and transportation. Before an individual’s request can be processed, the event/trip must first be granted Wider Opportunity Status. If the entire troop has a need for financial assistance, please use the troop request form and/or consider making adjustments to the trip to make it more affordable for all participants. Applicants must participate in the Cookie Sale Program for that year and demonstrate a need for assistance.
Applying for Wider Opportunity Status or Financial Assistance
1. Complete the correct form! Use the Wider Opportunity Trip Status and Financial Assistance Application for troop requests and the Individual Financial Assistance Application for individual requests. The forms can be found online at www.nccoastalpines.org/program/forms-resources.
2. Make sure all information is complete, including appropriate signatures. Incomplete forms will not be reviewed by the committee.
3. Submit all appropriate attachments. For troop requests, the following attachments are required:
Copy of approved Permission Application for – Camping – Swimming/Boating Program – Trips – Overnight Activities (TP103) signed by the service unit manager and/or membership director
List of participants—girls and adults—with grade level
Detailed itinerary of the trip, including how it connects to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
4. Mail the completed forms to the Raleigh Service Center by the due date. If an application arrives after the due date, it will be held until the next Wider Opportunity Fund Committee meeting, if applicable.
5. Applicants will receive notice of the committee action by mail approximately two weeks after the committee meeting.
Wider Opportunity Due DatesApplications for Wider Opportunity status and funding are due on the first of every month. It is recommended to submit an application for Wider Opportunity three to six months in advance of the trip date. The committee meeting dates will be posted on our website at https://www.nccoastalpines.org/program/forms-resources
Troop Money-Earning Guidelines
“Money-earning activities” refer primarily to services or events carried out by girls and adults to provide additional funding for specific Girl Scout activities.
Troops/groups wishing to conduct money-earning projects in addition to the council-sponsored product sale(s) must:
incorporate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience into the activity
have participated in the most recent product sale if eligible at the time
be approved using the council permission form by the designated council representative
not hold it during another council fundraising campaign (including United Way, if applicable), or during a council Fall Product or Cookie Sale
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Money-Earning Do’s and Dont’s:
DoMake sure activities are grade-appropriate and that they follow the goals and principles of Girl Scout program.
Decide as a group how to use money earned by the group—individuals cannot earn money for individual use.
Make sure an adult is present at all times during money-earning activities.
Follow council guidelines for setting up a group bank account to be overseen by a designated adult volunteer. Involve girls in the oversight, if age appropriate.
Instruct girls in the appropriate use of the Internet to market products, following GSUSA and national safety guidelines.
Examples of appropriate fund-raising activities:
Collections/Drives: Cell phones or ink cartridges for refurbishment
Food/Meal Events: Lunch box (prepared lunch); themed meals, like high tea, Indian meal, Mexican dinner (if girls are earning money for travel, tie the meal to their destination)
Service(s): Bake sale, service-a-thon (people sponsor a girl doing service, funds go to support trip), babysitting for council events, raking leaves, weeding, shoveling snow, walking pets
Examples of inappropriate fund-raising activities:
Partnering with restaurants sales generating profits for specific business/company other than Girl Scouts
Selling gift cards for other organizations or establishments
Product demonstration parties: Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, etc.
Raffles, drawings, games of chance
Direct solicitation of cash
Sales or endorsement of commercial products
Door-to-door sales other than council-sponsored products
Don’tConduct any money-earning project without council approval.
Participate in games of chance, direct solicitation for cash, or product endorsement.
Raise money for other organizations or causes. Girls can decide to donate as a group from their earnings or give service to that organization.
Transact sales via the Internet, with the exception of magazine sales.
Raise or solicit money or participate in walk-a-thons, telethons, or similar activities that raise funds for other organizations. However troops may choose to donate troop funds to an organization of their choice. Please see Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints for additional details.
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Approval Process:
4+ weeks in advance - Troops/groups must submit application to the service unit manager or membership director.
Troop/group money-earning projects expected to net more than $250 require approval from the membership director.
Approval must be received, in writing, prior to conducting any money-earning projects.
1-4 weeks after project - Troops/groups must complete a Money Earning Project After Action Report and turn it into service unit manager or membership director.
For more information on money-earning activities, guidelines, and to locate the appropriate forms, log onto https://www.nccoastalpines.org/program/forms-resources
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Family Partnership Campaign
The Family Partnership Campaign is a way for families of girl and adult Girl Scouts to express their belief in the value of Girl Scouting through their financial support. By making a charitable contribution to our council, you are helping girls in our local communities develop the courage, confidence, and character they need to succeed in life and help make our world a better place.
Why is the Family Partnership Campaign important?
Funds raised through the Family Partnership Campaign help provide program services to more than 46,000 girl and adult members in our 41-county jurisdiction. Regardless of social, economic, or cultural background, girls are given opportunities to develop courage, confidence, and character as a part of the life-changing Girl Scout Movement.
It costs more than $150 to provide the Girl Scout program to just one girl in a traditional troop setting each year. The costs are even greater for those girls we serve through our outreach efforts.
As funding from other sources such as United Ways, corporations, and foundations becomes less secure, the Family Partnership Campaign becomes even more critical.
Investing in the Family Partnership Campaign demonstrates to our donors that the Girl Scout family not only believes in the benefits of the Girl Scout program, but also supports it with financial gifts.
Gifts to the Family Partnership Campaign enable our council to provide assistance through Wider Opportunity grants, financial aid, and camperships for all girls in need—and more girls than ever are requesting and receiving financial assistance.
Contribute to the Family Partnership Campaign
You can contribute to the Family Partnership Campaign in a number of ways:
1. While completing your online registration through C.O.R.E. (Council Online Registration Entry) or through our council website at www.nccoastalpines.org.
2. At one of our three area retail shops—Raleigh, Goldsboro, and Fayetteville—when purchasing Girl Scout materials.
3. Directly through your local Family Partnership Coordinator who has the ability to take your gift via credit card.
4. By mail to:
Family Partnership Campaign Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
Matching Gifts
Please ask your employer or human resources department if they have a matching gifts program.
Family Partnership Patches
All troops that raise a minimum of $200 will receive Family Partnership patches. All pledges must be paid to qualify.
Leave a Legacy
Please consider including Girl Scouts in your will or estate planning. For more information about leaving a legacy, contact the Chief Development Officer at 800.284.4475 ext. 3309.
For more information, contact your membership director, Area Family Partnership Campaign Coordinator, or the Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Development Office at 800.284.4475.
Financial information about our organization and a copy of our license to solicit charitable contributions are available from the Department of the Secretary of State, the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 888.830.4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Your support is deeply appreciated.
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Go Gold at girlscouts.org/goldaward
Create a roadmap to yourfuture success.
The Girl Scout Gold Award
Adult Learning
The Ins and Outs of Adult Learning Opportunities................................27
A Guide to Girl Scout Forms .......................28
Requirements For Trips/Camping .............30
Enrichment Trainings ...................................30
Moving To GS-NCCP from Another Council............................................30
Waterfront Trainings....................................30
Nuts ‘n Bolts..................................................32
Awards ...........................................................33
Got Questions? Get Answers .....................34
Leaderee........................................................34
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The Ins and Outs of Adult Learning Opportunities
Adult learning opportunities are a very important component of the volunteer development system and support you in becoming knowledgeable and comfortable with the Girl Scout program. The council provides multiple learning opportunities to expand your knowledge base within the organization and to gain new skills and experiences. We want you to feel confident executing the responsibilities of your position and providing a meaningful experience for the girls.
Why do I need training?By participating in required trainings, you will have the necessary tools to help girls discover, connect and take action to become tomorrow’s leaders. These concepts are the Three Keys to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Training will strengthen your understanding of the Girl Scout Movement and your commitment as a volunteer. It will enable you to feel more comfortable in your position, ensuring that both you and the girls you mentor will have a rewarding and purposeful experience.
Must I register for Girl Scout training events?Girl Scouting 101 is a required online training that does not require registration and can be done at a time convenient for you. Be sure to complete the record information so we receive notice of your course completion.
The required Volunteer Essentials training will be offered and scheduled through area service units and/or membership director.
Pre-registration is required for all other Girl Scout training. Early registration is encouraged.
How do I register?Click on C.O.R.E. on our homepage at www.nccoastalpines.org. Once you have an online account, you may register for any scheduled learning opportunity. If a fee is required, you may pay at that time with a credit/debit card. Course confirmation and course details will be sent to registrants via email. For anyone without Internet access, contact the helpdesk at 800.284.4475.
Who do I contact with questions?Please contact Volunteer Services staff at 800.284.4475 ext. 2223 or by email: [email protected]
Can I take training in any of the regions?Yes. Information provided through each training session is consistent throughout our council. You may attend any session that fits with your schedule.
Can I pay at the door when I attend training?No. First Aid/CPR and outdoor skills training course fees cover the cost of supplies and/or food. You are not considered registered for a course until your fee is paid. Supplies are purchased for those registered for the class.
Is financial assistance available?Limited financial assistance may be available from the council. Training fees may also be taken out of a troop treasury. Log onto the council website at www.nccoastalpines.org/program/forms-resources to locate the financial assistance application.
What should I bring?Check the description of the course materials needed and bring all required materials to the course with pen and paper. You may also want to bring snacks, food and a drink for sessions lasting more than a few hours unless a meal(s) is provided.
What should I do if my plans change and I cannot attend once I am registered?If you must cancel your registration, please notify the helpdesk immediately. Some classes have waiting lists and, with notice, we may be able to fill your place in the class.
How will I be notified if a course is changed or canceled?Only those registered for a course will be notified of a change in time, location or in the event of cancellation either by email or phone.
May I bring child to the training event?We cannot accommodate children at training events. Please do not bring children to training sessions unless childcare arrangements are offered specifically for that course.
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Course Title What is Covered Who Needs It When
Girl Scouting 101 This 45-minute GSUSA course is offered online. Call Volunteer Services staff if you do not have Internet access.
Includes fundamentals of Girl Scouting – the Promise and Law, Girl Scout Mission and history, an introduction to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and an overview of the National Program Portfolio.
This course is required for all volunteers with the exception of the one-time volunteer.
Before beginning the volunteer assignment.
Volunteer Essentials This 60-minute course is offered in person through local service unit and membership areas across the council.
Essential information for volunteers who work with girls including council structure, council and national policies, safety, Girl Scout grade levels, managing troop finances and more!
This course is required for all volunteers with the exception of one-time and short-term volunteers or those volunteers only serving in the role of first aider or outdoor skills trained to meet Safety Activity Check Points.
Before meeting or working with girls.
Volunteering for Girl Scout Series and Events This 30-minute GSUSA course is offered online. Call Volunteer Services staff if you do not have Internet access.
Important Girl Scout information for volunteers who work with girls in a short-term capacity. Position orientation by your volunteer supervisor will be set up as needed and will complete your training.
Strongly recommended for Girl Scout volunteers who work in a short-term capacity.
Before beginning the volunteer assignment.
Grade Level 1.5 hours
Grade level specific information about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and utilizing the National Program Portfolio. Choose from Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior or Ambassador courses.
Strongly recommended for at least one adult volunteer in each troop/group.
This course is suggested before or within 12 weeks of the first meeting.
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** For dates and registration information, please visit our C.O.R.E. (Council Online Registration Entry) site or the events calendar located on our website at http://bit.ly/GSNCCPEvents
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Adult Learning Details — Who Needs What
Course Title What is Covered Who Needs It When
Leadership Essentials 2-3 hours
3 Keys to Leadership, 3 Girl Scout Processes, Outcomes and traditional Girl Scout ceremonies.
Recommended for at least one adult volunteer in each troop/group.
This course is suggested before or within 12 weeks of the first meeting.
Adult/Child CPR, AED and First Aid (Level 1) 6 hours
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to act in an emergency until medical services personnel arrives. CPR will be practiced in addition to standard first aid skills.
Required of at least one adult volunteer in attendance for certain activities per Safety Activity Checkpoints, including overnights and camping trips. **
Prior to overnights and camping trips and any other activity as specified in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Wilderness First Aid 15 hours
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available.
Registered adults or troop leaders who are planning a trip that may result in the girls being more than 30 minutes out of range for EMS.
Needed for camping, hiking and outdoor activities where EMS response time is more than 30 minutes.
Outdoor Skills 2-part training that includes an overnight session
Includes a planning and an overnight session where adults have the opportunity to develop and experience the basic camping skills needed to successfully lead groups camping.
Required of at least one adult volunteer in attendance for camping trips.
Prior to camping trips and any other activity as specified in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Outdoor Skills Recertification
Outdoor Skills refresher course for recertification to meet the Safety Activity Checkpoints requirements for troop activities.
For the Outdoor Skills trained adult who is 5 years out from the original training or previous recertification.
Prior to camping trips and any other activity as specified in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
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Required For Trips and CampingEach troop/group is required to have a certified adult who can render First Aid/CPR when camping and/or on overnight trips as well as one Outdoor Skills trained adult.
3 years, providing CPR is renewed annually.
certifications are valid for 2 years.
are valid for 2 years
** Note: the following health care providers may also serve as First Aiders for Girl Scout groups: physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, military medic, dentist or emergency medical tech.
Enrichment TrainingsEnrichment training is a vital part of the development and learning experience of a leader. Our world is changing; therefore, our council provides opportunities for leaders to participate in enrichment training resulting in personal growth and new experiences in their own lives and in the lives of the girls. Registered parents, troop committees, and Girl Scout administrative volunteers are encouraged to take advantage of enrichment training. Examples: Badges and Signs, Songs, Crafts, Ceremonies, Bridging, Games, etc. These vary from county to county.
Requirements for Adult Volunteers Moving To Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines from Another CouncilWhen an adult volunteer moves her/his membership from another council to Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines and has successfully completed learning opportunities in another council, it is required that the person receive information about our council procedures, council forms, and troop materials from the service unit manager. The new volunteers learning record should be sent to the Volunteer Services Department at the Raleigh Service Center to be included into our volunteer database. The decision will be made at that time if further learning sessions are needed to develop skills, fulfill responsibilities, and familiarize themselves with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines.
If a person moving from another council has completed Outdoor Training in the former council, she/he must contact one of the council’s experienced Outdoor Trainer to determine further training needs and/or contact the Volunteer Services department at [email protected].
Water Safety Training
Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, row boating, sailing, tubing, and other water activities require supervision by a minimum of two qualified adults. At least one adult must be certified specific to the boating activities being conducted. Each year the council offers a variety of waterfront training opportunities. Below are descriptions of courses offered.
Lifeguard TrainingThis course trains participants to become certified American Red Cross lifeguards. Lifeguard and C-PRO certifications are valid for two years. Prerequisites are ability to swim 300 yards continuously using freestyle and breaststroke; ability to dive for and retrieve a 10-pound object; ability to tread water for two minutes using only the legs; and ability to exit pool/lake without using steps or ladder.
Waterfront TrainingThe purpose of the Waterfront Training is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in nonsurf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds.
Training involves:1) Swimming 550 yards continuously demonstrating breath
control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles are allowed.
2) Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
3) Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
4) Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence.
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Small Craft SafetySmall Craft Safety (SCS) training provides safety and emergency skills in crafts such as canoes and kayaks. Prerequisites: all participants must pass a pre-course boat handling skills test in each craft in which they wish to certify and a basic swimming test.
1. SCS–Canoeing – canoe-handling skills required.
2. SCS–Kayaking – kayak-handling skills required.
3. SCS–Kayaking Bridge – previous certification in SCS–Canoeing required, must not be more than four months past expiration, will teach the necessary kayaking skills to experienced canoeists.
4. SCS–Sailing – sail boat-handling skills required; basic sailing recommended.
Combo CoursesThese classes are an express route to Small Craft Safety certification, allowing participants who have previous boating experience and good boat-handling skills to certify in more than one craft in a single weekend of training. All are American Red Cross courses.
You must choose ONE of the following courses and specify it on your registration:
1. Canoeing Combo – This class combines Fundamentals of Canoeing and Small Craft Safety–Canoeing. There are no boating prerequisites.
2. Kayaking Combo – This class combines Fundamentals of Kayaking and Small Craft Safety–Kayaking. There are no boating prerequisites.
3. Basic Sailing – This class teaches fundamental sailing skills, boat handling, maneuvering, and understanding the concepts of the sport. It is a building block to more advanced training and confers only Basic Sailing certification; participants will NOT be authorized to take girls sailing upon completion of this course. There are no boating prerequisites.
Advanced Courses
Canoeing, Kayaking, and Sailing Instructor Courses – ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THESE CLASSES MUST PASS A PRE-COURSE SKILLS TEST AND MUST ATTEND A PRE-COURSE SESSION. These classes focus on the technical and teaching skills necessary to certify girls and adults in canoeing, kayaking, or sailing. Instructor certification is necessary to teach official courses and certify people in the respective craft. Prerequisite is passing a basic swimming test. Some classes have additional boating prerequisites.
Small Craft Safety Recertification, Cross-over, InstructorRecertification for Small Craft Safety in a challenge/review format, and SCS Instructor training for CURRENT canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. Options and prerequisites:
1. SCS Recertification – Renew your current certification; previous certification must not be more than one year past expiration.
2. SCS Cross-over – Earn SCS certification in a different craft; previous certification in SCS must not be more than one year past expiration. You must pass the pre-course skills test in both old and new craft.
3. SCS Instructor – Current canoeing, kayaking, and sailing instructors can expand their instructor certification to include Small Craft Safety Instructor. Prerequisite: CURRENT certification as an Instructor in Fundamentals of Canoeing, Fundamentals of Kayaking, or Basic Sailing.
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training InstructorsThis instructor course will certify you to teach youth to become responsible, competent babysitters for younger children by helping them to develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play, and first aid.
American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)This course is a prerequisite to all American Red Cross (ARC) instructor classes. The course includes an overview of the history and organization of the ARC, its standards, models, and policies for training.
NOTE: This is a self-paced study option. Your book will be mailed to you. The book must be read and the exercises and self-study test completed. The book and completed test must be brought to the session where it will be assessed by the instructor.
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American Red Cross First Aid/CPR InstructorThis course will include FIT and has a Babysitter’s Training Instructor option. Prerequisites are minimum age 17, CPR certification no more than one year out of date, must pass pre-course skills tests, read basic manual prior to class.
If interested in registering for any of the ARC instructor courses, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at [email protected].
Climb High by Volunteering at the Alpine TowerThe first step to getting involved with the Alpine Tower is to take belay training. Participants will learn how to put on a harness, tie basic belay knots, learn belay techniques, and basic Alpine Tower safety information. Once belay training is completed, you will be invited to belay at various tower events throughout the year.
As a thank you to our volunteer belayers, when you belay an event you will be allowed to bring one girl aged 10 and older to climb; you also will be invited to bring your family to our special “Family Free Climb Days” throughout the year for a chance to challenge the tower. Note to leaders: Girls ages 14–17 who have completed Program Aide Core Training can choose to earn the Program Aide High Ropes Specialty.
High Adventure TrainingWanted: Adventurous Adults! Are you the adventurous type interested in sharing your love of the outdoors with older Girl Scouts? Get trained to plan and implement camping trips like caving, biking, rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and more for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Prerequisite: Outdoor Skills certification.
Nuts ‘n Bolts
Registering for a Face-to-Face WorkshopNow that you’ve learned about all the courses and opportunities we have to offer, the next question is—how do I register?
Registering is easy! Just click on C.O.R.E. on our home page at www.nccoastalpines.org and activate an account (if you haven’t already done so).
Once you have access to your online account, you may then register for a scheduled learning opportunity. If a fee is required, you may pay at that time with a credit/debit card. For anyone without Internet access, please contact the helpdesk at 800.284.4475.
All those who register by the deadline will receive confirmation within one week before the workshop. Read your confirmation carefully. It may contain changes in location and/or time and any required items or necessary materials for the course.
Changes or CancellationsIf you must cancel your registration, please email the council helpdesk at [email protected] immediately. Some classes have waiting lists, and with notice, we may be able to fill your place in the workshop.
Classes that do not meet the minimum registration number on the deadline date (deadline is two weeks prior to the class date) will be canceled. You will be notified if you have registered for the class and a full refund will be provided or applied to an upcoming workshop in the same membership year.
Volunteer Learning RecordA wallet-size Volunteer Learning Record card is available for each volunteer and is distributed at your Volunteer Essentials session. Each time you complete a workshop, your facilitator will sign the card. These cards are useful for your own personal record and if you are a “Girl Scout on the move” to another council.
Workshop FacilitatorsIn almost all cases, your facilitator is a volunteer just like you. They receive no compensation and give their time to make Girl Scouting an enjoyable and worthwhile experience for you and the girls in your troop.
Want to be a facilitator? If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at [email protected]
Requests for Learning OpportunitiesService unit managers or other administrative volunteers (including learning facilitators) may determine that there is a need for additional workshops to meet the needs of the volunteers in their service unit. If so, service unit managers may request an adult learning opportunity for their service unit by contacting the Volunteer Services Department at 800.284.4475, ext. 2223, or [email protected].
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Area/Service Unit – Administrative Team
Volunteers are appointed annually to area/service unit positions, and learning opportunities are offered throughout the year. The staff membership director works with the administrative team to ensure that the council mission is achieved.
While positions vary in each county/area, there are many ways to volunteer. For a listing of volunteer positions, please visit the Volunteer section on the council website at https://www.nccoastalpines.org/get-involved/volunteers/ways-volunteer
Adult Awards
Dedicated volunteers participate in Girl Scouting because they want to make a difference in the lives of girls. It is important for the council to show volunteers that dedication and service is appreciated. The council’s multi-tiered recognition program allows volunteers to be recognized on both the local and council levels.
Local AwardsLocal service areas are encouraged to find creative ways to recognize their volunteers year round. Local recognition coordinators work with volunteers in their respective areas to nominate volunteers for council level awards as well as local awards. Both sets of awards have their own nomination process. If you would like to nominate someone for one of these awards, be sure to check with your area recognition coordinator.
To stay up to date on information regarding local awards or for a listing of local awards that are available please reach out to your area’s recognitions coordinator or contact a member of the Volunteer Services Department at volunteer [email protected].
Council Awards The awards presented to volunteers at the Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Annual Meeting each spring are:
20+ Years Membership Numerals: recognizes 20 years or more as a member of the Girl Scout Movement (both girl and adult years).
20+ Years of Service Pin: recognizes 20 years or more of continuous service as an adult volunteer.
Chief Executive Officer’s Award for Service Units: recognizes service units that meet or exceed goals for the year in membership, communication, retention, and diversity.
Distinguished Service Award: recognizes a community group or a registered adult volunteer or staff member for distinguished service to the area.
GSUSA Appreciation Pin: recognizes a registered adult volunteer or staff member who has delivered outstanding service to at least one area or program delivery audience.
GSUSA Honor Pin: recognizes a registered adult volunteer or staff member who has delivered outstanding service to two or more areas or program delivery audiences.
GSUSA Thanks Badge: recognizes a registered adult volunteer or staff member whose performance is truly outstanding and benefits the entire council or the Girl Scout Movement.
GSUSA Thanks Badge II: for continuing service, recognizes an adult member who has already received the Thanks Badge and who has continued to contribute in extraordinary ways that benefit the entire council or the Girl Scout Movement.
Leading the Way Award: recognizes an adult member who has provided significant support of the leadership development program. It is awarded only once to an individual who must be a registered and active member of the council, has given continuous and significant service to the council, exemplifies the Girl Scout Promise and Law in her/his daily life, and has demonstrated a spirit of loyalty and dedication to the Girl Scout Movement and to the council.
While the above awards help us recognize volunteers at formal functions, remember to stop and recognize each other throughout the year! Be creative—each county/area can also create their own local awards to recognize their volunteers in fun ways!
Adult Learning
Got Questions? Get Answers
Do you have a question about the Girl Scout program but just don’t know whom to ask?
Is there a particular learning opportunity you would like to see online? Are you interested in adult learning webinars? Have a good topic or idea for an adult learning podcast?
Email questions/suggestions to: [email protected]
Leaderee
Leaderee is our premiere adult enrichment weekend that provides a variety of workshops and adult learning opportunities. Attend not only the basic, but also the advanced offerings that will enrich your volunteer experieince. Network with other volunteers while also learning valuable skills and participating in activities that will assist you in planning and implementing your troops acitvities!
Topics vary from year to year, but have included yoga, tatting, self-defense, outdoor cooking techniques, grade level enrichments, knitting, paper-making, cake decorating, geocaching and much more.
Interested in serving on a planning committee, have a suggestion or a question about Leaderee? Contact the Volunteer Services Department at [email protected]. We hope you can join us!
Save the Date!Fall LeadereeOctober 4-6, 2013YMCA’s Camp Kirkwood, Pender County
Spring LeadereeApril 4-6, 2014Camp Mary Atkinson, Johnston County
For updated information on Leaderee, please visit the council website at www.nccoastalpines.org.
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Girl Scout Basic Accident Insurance ......37
Renting a Vehicle ........................................38
International Travel .....................................38
Horseback Riding Helmets ........................38
Visit Your Council Shop ..............................38
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Additional Ways to Stay Connected ........40
Girl Scout Voices Survey ...........................40
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Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines’ Product Sales
In 2013–2014, girls and troops will have the opportunity to participate in two council-sponsored, money-earning activities.
Fall Product Sale
Be Your Best You!Grow your skills through product sales to Be Your Best You! The Fall Product Sale provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Through Girl Scouting, girls become leaders in their daily lives and prepare for their bright futures too!
Troops are encouraged to share the Fall Product Sale program materials with their girls even if they do not participate in the Fall Product Sale. The activity poster and other supporting online materials are full of great ideas around which to build troop meetings and activities. Patches can be earned just by participating in the program activities, and all activities can be done in conjunction with the Girl Scout Journeys.
The Fall Product Sale gives girls and troops the opportunity to sell magazine subscriptions (new and renewals) and very popular nuts and candy in order to earn quick and easy start-up money for their troop when many troops are in need of funds. This friends and family sale is conducted both face-to-face and via the Internet through a secure program.
Returning this Year: Treats for Troops! Similar to our Operation Cookie Drop program within our Cookie Sale Program, Treats for Troops gives our Girl Scout troops the opportunity to support our military troops with special treats. Girl Scout troops collect donations during the Fall Product Sale, and at the end of the sale, the council will place a special Treats for Troops order that will be delivered to military organizations and USOs in our council area. The treats will then be distributed to deployed and returning personnel by the military branches. Girl Scout troops can earn proceeds, girls can earn a special patch, and our military troops receive yummy treats from home!
New this Year: Sweet Success 100th Club – a special club for our Girl Scouts who sell 100 items (magazines and/or nuts) or more in the Fall Product Sale. Girls earn a special patch and awesome recognitions as part of this exclusive club!
Girl Scout Daisy and Brownie troops will earn 10 percent of all sales, as well as cool patches and cumulative recognitions. Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops can choose the 10-percent proceeds plan with patches and recognitions, or can opt to receive 15 percent in proceeds and patches, in lieu of recognitions.
Important Dates - 2013October 4 Fall Product Sale beginsOctober 30 Orders due from troops November 21-23 Nut and candy orders arrive
Cookie Sale Program
Change the World!The 2014 Cookie Sale Program theme is Change the World! Girls learn many life skills and earn proceeds for their troop by participating in the cookie sale. Focusing on the 5 Skills for Girls, the cookie sale is designed to help girls grow into leaders of courage, confidence, and character, as well as learn valuable life skills that they can apply to their everyday lives. The five skills are:
~ Goal Setting
~ Decision Making
~ Money Management
~ People Skills
~ Business Ethics
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All Girl Scout troops earn proceeds for participating in the Cookie Sale Program, which can be used to carry out the troop plans. Troops that sell an average of 170 boxes or more per girl are also eligible for a bonus on top of the proceeds they earn, providing they meet all other stated criteria. In 2013, the average troop earned more than $1,200 in proceeds.
Participating girls are also eligible to earn Superstar Destinations. This awesome program continues to be wildly popular. In 2013, more than 1,200 girls qualified for Superstar Destinations and Cookie Dough. Girls who qualify can earn free admission tickets to places like Carowinds, Busch Gardens, Great Wolf Lodge, movie theaters, skating centers, and bowling centers. Girls can also earn Cookie Dough—which can be used to pay for Girl Scout camp, purchases in the council shops, and council-sponsored events, and national and international GSUSA destinations.
Our council boasts a large membership in our High Achievers Club, which rewards Girl Scouts who have sold 5,000+ boxes of cookies within our council. As members of this club, girls (and their families) have shown tremendous dedication to the Cookie Sale Program over many years. High Achievers receive an engraved plaque, special cookie business cards, a personalized letter of recommendation from Council CEO Lisa Jones, and other rewards.
Another important part of our Cookie Sale Program is Operation Cookie Drop. Now entering its tenth year, donations from customers have made it possible to send more than 600,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to our troops serving overseas and at local bases. Girl Scout troops collect donations during the cookie sale, and at the end of the sale, the council places a special Operation Cookie Drop order that goes directly to the bakery. The bakery delivers these cookies to several military organizations and USOs in our council area. Cookies are then distributed to deployed and returning personnel by the military branches. Operation Cookie Drop orders count toward troop proceeds and girl recognitions.
All girls are invited to participate in the Cookie Sale Program. We are continuing to have dedicated cookie managers specifically for individually registered Girl Scouts throughout our council. These cookie managers help with all details related to the Cookie Sale Program as well as conduct training on sale deadlines, software, and general “how to’s.” They ensure all participants are learning and developing while earning proceeds to help with great Girl Scout activities, camps, trips, etc. Girls who participate outside of the troop pathway can sell cookies and hold cookie booths as well, and earn funds to support their Girl Scout activities.
Important DatesJanuary 3 Cookie Sale Program starts
January 13-18 Initial orders are delivered
February TBD National Girl Scout Cookie Day
March 5 Cookie Sale Program ends
March 15 Final reports and payments due from troops
Summer Camping Opportunities
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines offers various types of organized camping opportunities: day camp, group camp, summer resident camp, and troop camp. Watch for day camp information in the spring and group camp information in the fall. The 2014 Summer Fun Guide, with information on summer resident camp programs, will be sent to all registered Girl Scouts in early February 2014. The guide will also be available on our website, www.nccoastalpines.org, in January.
Day CampDay camp offers all girls an exciting and eventful week full of fun in a structured and supervised setting. Our day camps provide an entertaining and enlightening experience for girls to explore, try new things, and meet new friends in a positive all-girl environment. If you are interested in having your daughter or girls in your troop attend day camp during the 2014 Summer season, please log onto our website, www.nccoastalpines.org, to find a day camp near you.
Group/Troop CampSpend time exploring one of our lovely resident camps with your friends while participating in swimming, archery, canoeing and much more! Weeklong and mini sessions are designed for a group of girls and adults to attend resident camp as a unit. Stay for a weeklong session, arriving Sunday afternoon and leaving Friday afternoon. For a mini-session, spend three days at camp having a great time.
At Group and Troop Camp, girls attend with their troop/group leader and other approved adult chaperones. The resident camp provides a “core” staff, including camp director, lifeguards, health supervisor, arts and crafts director, and dining hall staff. Each group has the opportunity to plan some of their own activities and can also participate in the waterfront activities, sports, crafts, and all-camp sessions led by the camp staff. Meals are prepared in the dining hall. A troop/group must have at least 4 girl participants to be eligible to register for group/troop camp. An outdoor trained adult chaperone is required for weeklong sessions; the training is only recommended for 3-day sessions.
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Summer Resident CampAt resident camp, Girl Scouts have the chance to experience swimming, outdoor cooking, crafts, hiking, campfires, songs, games, and making new friends. Girls may also choose to learn to use a compass, canoe, sleep under the stars, try a new dance, or tie-dye a T-shirt. Depending on the program, girls sleep in cabins or tents.
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines has three beautiful resident camps, which offer a wide variety of programs:
is located on Kerr Lake in Vance County and offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, sports, archery, offsite horseback riding, and crafts for organized groups/troops and individual campers. Group camp for troops/groups is designed for girls and adults to attend camp as a unit, while resident camp offers a more independent camping atmosphere for individual girls.
is just southeast of Washington on the south side of the Pamlico River, and consists of 95 acres with river frontage, woodlands, and open space. Individual campers enjoy archery, crafts, swimming in the pool, canoeing, sailing, and kayaking, among other favorite camp activities.
is in the heart of Johnston County and offers outdoor-living skills, the challenge-by-choice Alpine Tower, canoeing, swimming in our zero-entry pool, horseback riding, archery, sports, drama, and crafts for individual girls. Campers also enjoy the 16,000-square-foot Leadership Center with a state-of-the-art technology lab.
Trips and Travel
Planning your next Girl Scout trip can be fun! In preparation for Girl Scouts trips and travel, take note of the following information on insurance, renting vehicles and international travel.
Girl Scout Basic Accident InsuranceGirl Scout Basic Accident Insurance covers all registered members for approved, supervised Girl Scout activities, including events lasting two nights or less.
All activities—trips or events—lasting more than two nights are not covered by the basic Girl Scout insurance plan. Activities lasting more than two nights require additional insurance, and payment is required for each night for each participant.
You may choose from four plans:
MINIMUM PREMIUM PAYMENT IS $5
Plan 2: Accident-Only CoverageFor non-members participating in any Girl Scout- sponsored event lasting two consecutive nights or less. Also can be purchased for members or non-members participating in any Girl Scout-sponsored event lasting more than two consecutive nights if Sickness Coverage is not needed.
Cost is $0.11 per person per calendar (full or partial) day.
Pays first $130 of eligible medical expenses, then becomes excess to other insurance.
Plan 3E: Accident and Sickness Coverage (excess)Recommended for members and non-members participating in any Girl Scout-sponsored event lasting more than two consecutive nights.
Cost is $0.29 per person per calendar (full or partial) day.
Pays first $130 of eligible medical expenses, then becomes excess to other insurance.
Plan 3P: Accident and Sickness Coverage (primary)For members and non-members participating in any Girl Scout-sponsored event lasting more than two consecutive nights.
Cost is $0.70 per person per calendar (full or partial) day.
Pays from first dollar of any eligible medical expenses, regardless of availability of other insurance.
Plan 3PI: Accident and Sickness Coverage (primary international)
Recommended for members and non-members participating in any Girl Scout-sponsored international trip lasting more than two consecutive nights.
Includes Travel Assistance Services.
Cost is $1.17 per person per calendar (full or partial) day. Trip roster (to include country[ies] traveling to), dates of trip, names and ages of participants required.
Pays from first dollar of any eligible medical expenses, regardless of availability of other insurance.
Each of these additional insurances requires submission of a special enrollment form and payment of an additional premium.
Enrollment forms are made available ONLY after a trip has been approved.
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Please do not obtain insurance directly through Mutual of Omaha’s website or mail insurance forms to Mutual of Omaha. ALL insurance forms MUST be processed through the council.
Leaders need to follow these steps to obtain required insurance:
Submit the Permission Application for Camping – Swimming/Boating Program – Trips – Overnight Activities to the service unit manager for approval. (Permission form is not required for day trips, unless they fall into one of the above categories.)
Obtain an insurance enrollment form from the Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines website. Please write your name and troop number on the form.
Submit completed form and payments to Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, Attn: Mutual of Omaha Insurance Form.
Renting A VehicleThese are the steps to take when renting, leasing, or borrowing a vehicle:
Request form for a Certificate of Insurance for Leasing/Borrowing a Vehicle for Troop/Event/Trips from your service unit manager or at www.nccoastalpines.org.
Complete the form and fax to: 919.782.2083 or mail to: Program Department, Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613, at least two weeks before your trip. A certificate of insurance will be sent to the company from which you are renting the vehicle. This certificate is a notification of liability insurance.
The council provides coverage for collision on the vehicle. There is a $250 deductible, and this is a secondary policy. The driver’s policy is the primary coverage. If you are renting, leasing, or borrowing a vehicle, you can sign the agreement. If you are leasing/renting a bus, send the agreement to the Program Department at least one month before your trip. If you are using a bus company, the company also needs to send provide a certificate of their liability insurance.
International TravelInternational travel is an option for girls 14 years of age and older who have successfully taken overnight trips. Trips abroad require two to three years of preparation. Once the girls have decided where they want to go and
have done some feasibility research (e.g., cost, long-range planning, etc.), contact the Program Department for a copy of Exploration, The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel. This packet contains planning resources, information on the four World Centers, and the necessary paperwork for your trip.
Please note: The Notice of Intent to Travel Outside the USA form is due one to two years before the proposed trip.
Horseback Riding HelmetsRead and follow Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Horseback riding helmets are available for troops to check out on a first-reserved, first-served basis. To reserve the helmets, call the Raleigh Service Center at 800.284.4475.
Helmets are available year-round for check out, but are available on a limited basis from June 1–August 15.
For any activity requiring helmets, the helmet specifically designed for that activity must be used. For example, a helmet designed for bicycle riding cannot be substituted for horseback-riding activities.
Visit your Council Shop for all your Girl Scout needs!
Stop by the Fayetteville, Goldsboro, or Raleigh Girl Scout Shop to purchase official uniforms and other Girl Scout clothing, resources, handbooks, patches/badges, gifts and other fun items. The shop has gift cards that can be used for council events, camps, or the council shops. You can even make a donation for that special Girl Scout in your life.
No time for an in-person visit? Shop online www.girlscoutshop.com/NORTH-CAROLINA-COASTAL- PINES-COUNCIL and have items delivered right to your door. You may also place your order by phone at 800.284.4475. Take advantage of the online specials offered throughout the year. Please remember we DO reap the benefits of your order. All proceeds help provide the Girl Scout program for the nearly 46,000 members in our council.
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Form Name Used For Submitted By Submitted To TimingGirl/Adult Membership Registration (if online registration is not possible)
Registering a girl or adult in Girl Scouts, completed every year
Parents, troop leaders, SUMs
Council stores or membership staff
Throughout the year
Volunteer Application (if online submission is not possible) (SU705)
Adults interested in volunteering for a posi-tion (not for parent volunteers), completed once
Potential volunteers
Volunteer Services Department
Completed once, at time of registration unless time has lapsed between volunteer positions
GSUSA Dues Summary (SU753)
Summary of registration information and dues
Troop leaders, Service Unit Managers(SUM)
Council stores or membership staff
Every time a batch of paper registrations are completed
Troop Annual Report (SU711)
End of year financial reporting for troops Troop leaders, troop treasurers
SUMs, membership staff
Due by May 31st
Parent Permission for Troop Outing/Girl Health History (TP105)
Permission for activities away from meeting location/girl’s health history, completed every year
Parent Troop leader No later than the sec-ond troop meeting
Permission for Camping/Overnight/ Water Activities (TP103)
Permission to take girls on any outdoor, overnight, water activity or any activity that requires a special certification (i.e. archery, shooting, etc.)
Troop leader SUM and Membership Director
4 weeks prior to trip/event
Daisy’s Dozen Troop Assessment (TP501)
Evaluates the quality of the troop and their participation in certain activities
Troop leader SUM or Membership Director
Due May 31st
Accident/Incident Report (CP115)
Used to report an accident/incident that occurred during a Girl Scout activity
Troop Leader, Event Director or volunteer/staff on duty
Membership Director
Within 24 hours of incident
Individual Financial Assistance (PG310)
Girls, 01s & 02s that would like to have their membership dues waived due to financial hardship. Also used to apply for individual need based financial assistance for girls and adults who need additional funding on trips that are approved as Wider Opportunity Trips.
Troop leader, SUM, or the individual
Membership Director, or Wider Opportunity Fund if applicable
Same time registration form is turned in
Wider Ops Financial Assistance (PG320)
Complete this form if the troop is applying for Wider Opportunity Trip Status, planning a trip or participating in a council/area/county event for which the troop needs financial assistance.
Troop Leader Wider Opportunity Committee Girl Scouts – NCCP 6901 Pinecrest Road Raleigh, NC 27613
Applications are due on the first of every month. Committee meeting dates are published on the council website
Photo Release – Girls (PI400)
Gives council permission to photograph a child and use for educational, advertising, non-commercial or commercial purposes
Parent Troop leader who then submits to Marketing and Communication Director
Throughout the year
Photo Release – Adults (PI401)
Gives council permission to photograph the adult and use for educational, advertising, non-commercial or commercial purposes
Adult Troop leader who then submits to Marketing and Communication Director
Throughout the year
Troop Money Earning Project Request (SU1040
Permission form for troop money-earning activities outside of council product sales
Troop leader Membership director
Ongoing throughout the membership year
Service Unit Financial Report (SU411)
End of year financial report for area/service unit accounts
Area/SU treasurer or membership director
Membership director
Due by May 31
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>> Looking for volunteer opportunities? Post your skills on Juliette’s List. www.julietteslist.org
>> Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout! Stay connected through our alumnae website. http://gsnccpalum.org
Girl Scout Voices Survey
The Girl Scout Voices Survey evaluation system is ongoing and open to volunteers and girls of all ages in Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. The system was created to evaluate how our Girl Scout program benefits girls and measures our 15 national outcomes. All surveys are age-appropriate and interactive, and all feedback is anonymous. The feedback received from completed surveys will help us understand whether girls are enjoying program activities, and determine if girls understand new materials presented to them.
Everyone is encouraged to complete the registration survey at www.girlscoutvoices.org to become part of the evaluation panel. Once you are registered in the panel, the council can send surveys to you via email to complete throughout the year. Girls under the age of 13 will need their parents to register them and give consent. Prizes will be awarded periodically for registering and completing the surveys.
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Special thanks to our major donors who have helped fund many program opportunities for the girls we serve.
American Chemical SocietyBank of AmericaBB&TCapital Quilters GuildCarolina TurkeyCisco Systems, Inc.Community Health Charities of North CarolinaConcrete Countertop CouncilCumberland Community Foundation, Inc.Duke Energy FoundationEutaw Shopping CenterFairway OutdoorGE AviationGirl Scouts of the USAGlaxoSmithKlineGolden Corral CorporationGreat Outdoor Provision Co.HH ArchitectureHospira FoundationIBMIBM Employee Service CenterIndependent Order of the Odd FellowLenovo Employees Care CampaignMicro Epsilon America, LP
MicrosoftMotorola FoundationMt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc.Network for GoodNewport Pig Cookin’ Contest, Inc.North Carolina Community FoundationQSPR. C. Sadler FoundationRotary Club of RaleighRoxboro Rotary ClubSaint-Gobain ContainersSchneider Electric/Square D FoundationSunrise Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro FoundationSunTrust United Way CampaignTechbridgeTeradata CaresThe Happy ToothTime Warner CableUnited TechologiesValleyCrest Landscape MaintenanceWells FargoWells Fargo Insurance ServicesWomen’s Leadership Council, United Way of the Greater Triangle
United Ways:Beaufort County United WayGranville County United WayHoke County United FundLenoir-Greene County United WayMartin County United WayPerson County United WayRoanoke Valley United WayUnited Way of Bladen CountyUnited Way of the Cape Fear Area
United Way of Chatham County United Way of Coastal CarolinaUnited Way of Cumberland CountyUnited Way of the Greater Triangle United Way of Harnett CountyUnited Way of Lee CountyUnited Way of Moore CountyUnited Way of Onslow CountyUnited Way of Pitt County
United Way of Richmond CountyUnited Way of Robeson CountyUnited Way of Sampson CountyUnited Way of Scotland CountyUnited Way of the Tar River Region United Way of Vance CountyUnited Way of Wayne CountyUnited Way of Wilson County
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Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613919.782.3021 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.782.2083
Fayetteville Service Center Eutaw Village Plaza894 Elm Street, Suites B & C, Fayetteville, NC 28303910.778.9063 or 800.284.4475; Fax 877.699.9389
Goldsboro Service Center108 E. Lockhaven Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534919.734.6231 or 800.284.4475; Fax 919.734.9038
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