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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 3 TEEN OPTIONS IN POLICY DECISION PROCESS GSCNC Delegates and Alternate Delegates 4 GSCNC Board of Directors 4 GSUSA Delegates and Alternate Delegates 4 Annual Meeting Aides and Tellers 5 Sudden Service Opportunities for Individual Teens 5 Girl Opportunities on GSCNC Committees 6 LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Program Aide (PA) 7 Senior Program Aide 7 Leader In Training (LIT) 7 Senior Girl Scout Troop Assistant 8 Counselor In Training (CIT) 8 Apprentice Trainer 8 PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES Destinations 9 TAPIOCA 9 Congressional Aide 10 Legislative Day Program and Patch _ 11 Partnership Programs 11 Additional Program Opportunities 11 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES High Adventure Programs 12 Camping Opportunities 12 RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS Religious Recognitions 13 Community Service Bars 13 GSUSA Lifesaving Award 14 GSCNC President’s Award in Honor of Ethel G. Harvey 14 GSCNC Silver Trefoil Award 15 Girl Scout Silver Award 17 Girl Scout Gold Award 19 The Wachovia Foundation Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship 19 Bridge to Adult Girl Scouts 20 Adult Opportunities 20 APPENDIX- APPLICATIONS AND FORMS (all forms are also available from Teen Program Specialist and at www.gscnc.org) General Program Registration Form 21 GSCNC Committee Interest Form 22 Annual Meeting Aide and Teller Application 23 GSCNC Board of Directors Application 24 Congressional Aide Application 25 Program Aide/Leader In Training Report Form 27 President’s Award in Honor of Ethel G. Harvey Nomination Form 29 Girl Scout Silver Award Final Report Form 31 The Wachovia Foundation Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship Form 33 Silver Trefoil Report Form 35

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Kaleidoscope ( k -l d -sk p ) n. a series of changing phrases or events

Introduction Kaleidoscope is the basic GSCNC resource for Teen Girl Scouts*. The information on the following pages contains fun, learning experiences and service and travel opportunities for Teen Girl Scouts. It also includes information about ongoing, leadership and service opportunities, programs, recognitions, and scholarships, as well as the forms and applications necessary to participate in any of the above.

*Teen Girl Scouts are all registered Girl Scout between the ages of 11 and 18, including Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts, STUDIO 2B members, and Juliettes. Sixth grade Junior Girl Scouts may participate in events and activities specifically designed for bridging 6th graders. Some programs have specific age or grade requirements, so be sure to check the age requirements before registering.

Unless otherwise directed, information about any program listed in Kaleidoscope, is available from the GSCNC Teen Program Specialist at 202-237-1670 ext. 236 or [email protected]. For information about other programs call 202-237-1670 and the extension given.

Additional Resources TTG (Totally Teen Girls) is a magazine for Teen Girl Scouts. It includes information about upcoming programs, workshops, and pictures and articles from girls sharing their activities to inspire others. It is distributed to troop/group advisors in August, October, January, March and May and is available from the Marilynn Carr Information Center and at the GSCNC website, www.gscnc.org, keyword: publications. Capital Notes is an informational newsletter for volunteers. It includes upcoming GSCNC program opportunities and vendor programs. It is distributed in August, October, January, March and May and is available from the Marilynn Carr Information Center and at the GSCNC website, www.gscnc.org, keyword: publications. Most of the information applicable to teens is also included in TTG, but troop advisors are asked to share information with the girls. eEdition is a weekly email to troop leaders and other volunteers. It provides current council news and a brief list of last minute program and service opportunities for troops and individuals able to take advantage of the quick turn around time. Troop advisor are asked to share this information with girls. eEdition is also posted at www.gscnc.org, keyword: publications. GSUSA publications such as the Cadette Girl Scout Handbook, A Resource Guide for Senior Girl Scouts, Interest Projects for Girls 11-17, and STUDIO 2B Collections and Focus Books - These contain age-specific information about programs and awards offered through GSUSA. They are available to purchase at the council shops. www.gscnc.org is the official website of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital. It provides updated information of interest to volunteers, girls and families about programs, workshops, and recognitions. www.girlscouts.org is the official website of the Girl Scouts of the USA providing current news and supplemental information on GSUSA awards and programs. www.studio2b.org is the official website for girls 11-17. It provides current and supplemental information regarding GSUSA programs for teens, including Destinations travel opportunities.

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GSCNC Delegate and Alternate Delegate Delegates and alternate delegates are elected within each association to serve in an advisory capacity to the GSCNC Board of Directors. Delegates and alternate delegates must be at least 14 years old at the time of election. They are elected to a term of 3 years. The primary duty of a delegate is to represent her association at the GSCNC Annual Meeting in April and vote on policy decisions, vote for board officers and members of the board, and address other issues that require consent of the membership. To fulfill this role, a delegate is expected to attend briefings and/or training sessions in her association; and participate in spring and fall association meetings and in occasional service unit meetings. A delegate who does not attend the GSCNC Annual Meeting for any reason automatically forfeits her delegate status and the association chair names an alternate delegate to serve out the remaining term of the replaced delegate. Girls interested in serving as a delegate or alternate should discuss this with troop advisor or a member of the association Nominating and Referral Committee.

GSCNC Board of Directors The GSCNC Board or Directors consists of seven officers and twenty-three members-at-large, including two seats reserved specifically for currently registered Girl Scouts in high school. The Board of Directors makes policy, approves finances, interacts with the community, works with the Executive Director and sets the long-range plans for our council. Board members must be willing and able to commit to the time necessary to prepare for and participate in six Board meetings held at the council office (generally the 2nd Tuesday evening in October, December, February, March, May and June), Orientation in September and the GSCNC Annual Meeting in April. Board Members may be invited to additional council functions. Members are selected by the GSCNC Nominating Committee to represent the broad diversity of the council and are presented at the council Annual Meeting and elected by the council membership. Girl board members are elected to serve one year. Girls in 9th, 10th or 11th grade who are interested in helping shape the future of GSCNC are encouraged to submit the application on page 24 by the December 15th deadline. All applications will be reviewed by the Nominating and Referral committee and will serve as a basis of selection for formal interviews.

GSUSA Delegates and Alternate Delegates GSUSA holds a formal business meeting every three years to hear reports, elect officers and set direction for the national organization. These meetings are held in the fall in a different location around the country. Each council is entitled to elect Delegates to attend and vote at these meetings. GSCNC generally sets aside three of their allotted positions for girl Delegates – one each from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia - and three positions for girl Alternate Delegates. Girls elected to these positions must be at least 14 years old and must be committed to attend 2-4 briefing sessions held by GSCNC and be able to miss 2-3 school days. Delegates are expected to attend all meetings of the National Council and report to GSCNC on decisions made. Costs for travel, meals, lodging and meeting registration for Delegates are covered by GSCNC. GSCNC also covers these expenses for the three girls that serve as Alternate Delegates. Girls interested in being considered for National Delegate positions for the 2008 National Council meeting should consult with their advisor or Association Nominating and Referral committee in the fall of 2007.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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Annual Meeting Aides and Tellers Teen Girl Scouts have the opportunity to serve in a supporting capacity at GSCNC’s Annual Meeting, which is held in April. Aides may be assigned to help at the actual meeting or the recognition luncheon. Aides may also serve as ushers, special assistants, or greeters. Tellers distribute, collect and count ballots during the voting portion of the meeting. Teen Girl Scouts who are at least 14 years old by the date of the Annual Meeting may apply to serve as an aide or teller. Preference is given to graduating seniors who have not previously served and to girls who need council hours for the Silver Trefoil Award (see pages 19-20). Aides and tellers are required to attend a training to learn about the jobs they will be doing and receive placements. Girls who are delegates, alternate delegates or serving in another official capacity at the Annual Meeting cannot serve as an aide or teller because the obligations overlap. To apply, fill out the form on page 23 and return it to the council office by the first Friday in February. For more information, contact the Special Projects Manager, ext 286.

Sudden Service Opportunities for Individual Teens GSCNC often receives requests from local and national governmental agencies and other organizations seeking Girl Scouts to participate in flag ceremonies, help at receptions, usher at special events, serve as race marshals, clean up waterways and much more. In addition, GSCNC often plans or participates in activities with limited lead-time. In some cases, a specific troop size or age level is requested. Some events take place during school hours. In some cases a specific uniform or dress is required, although the GSCNC Public Relations Department may be able to work with girls and troops to address this if needed. Girls must be available to participate with little notice (from one day to a couple of weeks) and provide own transportation to the location. Because these requests are often made at the last minute these activities are labeled “SUDDEN SERVICE.” Troops interested in participating in these opportunities should contact the Public Relations (PR) Department (ext 206) for information. If the request is for an individual Teen Girl Scouts or a number of teen girls from throughout the council jurisdiction with specific requirements, such as girls who have received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the PR department works closely with the Teen Program Specialist to identify girls who meet the qualifications requested. Individual teen girls who can do things with little notice (from one day to a couple weeks) are encouraged to complete the General Program Registration form on page 21.


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Girl Opportunities on GSCNC Committees

A variety of council-wide committees made up of adults and girls meet throughout the year to provide input and make recommendations on issues related to Girl Scout programs. To express interest in joining one of these committees, use the Committee form on page 22. Committees select members at different times during the year and to broadly represent the geographic areas and diversity of our council, so submission of an interest indictor does not automatically guarantee appointment to a committee.

Congressional Aide Committee Girls ages 15-18 and Adults The Teen Girl Scouts on this committee help conduct orientations in late May or early June. They need to have been a Congressional Aide prior to serving in this position. This committee normally meets 4-6 times a year to make recommendations concerning the practices that govern the program, do the placement assignments, and help conduct the orientations.

Gold Award Panel Gold Award Girl Scouts and Adults The panel is comprised of girls who have earned their Gold Award and adults who are interested in helping girls earn the Gold Award. The panel meets the second Thursday of each month to discuss new applications. The panel members offer support, guidance, and clarification of any of the panel's concerns about projects, conduct Gold Award workshops, and assist in the planning and implementation of the council’s annual “In Your Honor” recognition ceremony. Members must be committed to attending monthly meetings and reading the materials provided in preparation for each meeting.

Program, Policies and Goals Committee (PPG) Girls ages 14-18 and Adults This is a committee appointed by the Board of Directors. The committee reviews all elements of girl program and makes recommendations regarding program, policies, practices, and goals. The committee generally meets the third Tuesday of each month.

Silver Trefoil Committee Girls ages 14-18 and Adults Girl Scouts ages 15-18 who are either working on or have completed their Silver Trefoil award are eligible to be part of this committee which meets in the fall to review the GSCNC program and in the early spring to help plan the council’s annual “In Your Honor” recognition ceremony. Communication throughout the year is conducted by mail, email and phone. Members discuss and brainstorm ideas for service projects and offer guidance to girls.

Teen Planning Committee (TPC) Girls ages 11-18 and Adults This committee is girl-driven and works with adult advisors to plan and implement GSCNC teen program opportunities.

Ethel G. Harvey Award Committee Girls Junior level and above with Adult Advisor This committee meets one time a year to select the winner of the President’s Award, described on page 13.

Program Event Planning Committees Girls ages 11-18 and Adults Various programs or events may request a committee of girls and adults for assistance in planning. These ad-hoc committees will be advertised as needed.


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Program Aide (PA) A Program Aide is a leadership position designed to enable Teen Girl Scouts who have completed 6th grade to share their interests and experience with younger girls in a troop, group or camp setting. Program Aide recognitions are available at two levels: ages 11-14 and 14-18. The steps to becoming a Program Aide are:

• Sign up for Program Aide training. Dates are listed in TTG, eEdition, and on the GSCNC website. • Attend Basic Program Aide Training, consisting of Core Training and Specialty Training.

Core Training (3 ½ hours)-This prepares teen girls to present activities to younger girls. Learning objectives are laid out in the GSCNC Program Aide training module. Specialty Training (90 minutes) Training in one specific area of interest to help girls develop

specific skills. This may be taken with the Core Training, or at a later date Receive Program Aide pin at completion of training

• Complete 25 hours of internship with troop, group or camp and complete PA Report form to be eligible to purchase the Program Aide patch.

NOTE: Program Aide v. Camp Aide: A Camp Aide is a girl who registers to help at one of our many summer day and evening camps. She attends a training set up by the camp, but this training will qualify as Program Aide training leading to the official PA recognition only if led by an approved Program Aide trainer. A Program Aide who has already completed her Basic PA training described above may use camp aide training and service as her specialty training and internship

Senior Program Aide Girl Scout ages 14-18 are eligible to become Senior Program Aides by completing the following:

• If Basic Program Aide training described above was taken previously, take a new specialty training to receive the Senior PA pin

• If Basic Program Aide training described above was not taken previously, take it now to receive the Senior PA pin

• Complete an internship of 25 hours to earn the Senior PA patch. Girls who previously earned the PA patch must do their internship with a different group.

Leader in Training (LIT)

Girl Scout ages 14-18 who have completed the 9th grade are eligible to become a Leader-in-Training by completing the steps below.

• Complete Basic Program Aide Training (described above) • Take the following GSCNC Leadership Courses (check with your troop advisor for information)

o Basic Leadership training (also available as an online course) o A 100-series course for the program level with which you will work

• Present a copy of training card to purchase the LIT pin. • Select an experienced volunteer to serve as an LIT advisor • Select a Daisy, Brownie or Junior troop to observe for at least 3 hours. • Complete a 25-hour internship with a Daisy, Brownie, or Junior Girl Scout troop led by an

experienced leader to serve as a mentor. Girls may not work with a troop led by their parent(s). • Return the LIT Report Form (pages 31-32) to purchase the LIT patch at a GSCNC shop.


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Senior Girl Scout Troop Assistant Girl Scouts who have completed all LIT requirements and have completed the 10th grade are eligible to serve as a troop assistant with an established Girl Scout troop. Girls who make a full-year commitment are eligible to purchase and wear the SGSTA pin to wear while serving as a troop assistant.

Counselor in Training (CIT) and Junior Counselor The Counselor-In-Training and Junior Counselor programs provide a two- to three-year learning experience for young women who wish to develop their skills and talents as potential camp counselors. CIT and Junior Counselor applicants must be entering grades 10, 11 or 12. • CIT (entering 10th grade): The first year of training will concentrate on theory and techniques. CITs

develop camp skills, leadership, organizational skills, and group team-building abilities and have time for participating in other camp activities. CITs live and work in their own patrol under the guidance of the CIT Director. To apply, complete the Resident Camp Application and see the Resident Camp brochure for program code to receive an application package that includes three reference forms. All applicants will have a brief interview. Refer to the camp brochure for the application deadline.

• Junior Counselor (Completed CIT or entering 12th grade): This on-the-job training program is designed to acquaint young women with leadership, supervisory, and program skills in a resident camp setting or specialty area. All applicants must complete an application with references and be interviewed and approved by the Camp Director. Preference will be given to girls who have completed the CIT program. Girls may apply to serve as a Junior Counselor at any of the three GSCNC Resident camps. To apply, complete the Resident Camp Application and note “Intern” as your program choice.

Apprentice Trainer

A Trainer is a volunteer who teaches courses to Girl Scout volunteers. A Teen Girl Scout who is interested in working with adults to train volunteers can apply to become an Apprentice Trainer, a GSUSA earned recognition. To be eligible, a girl must be at least 15 years of age and show maturity and commitment to serve in this capacity. To become an Apprentice Trainer complete the following: • Complete Basic Leadership training (101) or Resource Volunteer training (100 A & B). • Contact the Training Specialist for Trainer Education at ext. 288 to request an application or download

the application from the GSCNC website, www.gscnc.org, keyword: GSCNC training. • Complete and return the application to receive additional materials to be completed: two forms for

letters of reference and a needs assessment • Contact the Training Specialist for Trainer Education to discuss training needs and register for the

Train-the-Trainer course, an intensive 12-hour training which is offered three to five times a year. Upon completion of the Train-the-Trainer course, candidate is appointed as an Apprentice Trainer. Apprentice Trainers may co-train with a GSCNC Council Trainer the following courses: Basic Leadership (101), Resource Volunteer trainings (100 A & B), program level, outdoor, or administrative course. (Apprentice Trainer must first audit course.) All training arrangements should be made with the Association Training Manager (ATM).


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Destinations (Formerly known as Wider Opportunities)

Destinations are individual or small group travel opportunities and are as far ranging as dog sledding in Minnesota, sailing in Florida, astronaut training or Broadway in New York City. International Destinations take girls to places like England, costar Rica, Norway, Peru and India. Destinations not only allow girls to experience these wonderful adventures, they also allow them to meet Girl Scouts from around the world. Each Destination has its own age restrictions and qualifications. GSUSA provides information about upcoming destinations at www.studio2b.org. Click on the “escape” button on the top bar. Applications are available to download online at the STUDIO 2B website in September. Additional information is also available from the GSCNC Teen Program Specialist. A Destinations Workshop is held in the early fall each year to spark interest and assist girls with the application process. Ideas to help girls plan how to finance these trips are also offered. Girls who have participated in past Destinations also offer information regarding their experiences. Because these are expensive trips, girls are encouraged to begin money-earning activities as soon as they apply for a Destination. Financial assistance is available through GSCNC to help girls who have been accepted to participate in a Destination if they would not otherwise be able to participate, but the girl is expected to earn a portion of the cost. An application for a Girl Program Grant will be sent to all girls accepted for Destinations. Grants are based on individual need with consideration given to the efforts the girls has put into planning and carrying out money-earning activities. GSUSA also provides limited “travelship” money based on individual need. Applications and references are due in November with the specific date published in the August TTG and posted at www.gscnc.org, keyword: Destinations. Girls applying for Destinations are responsible for ensuring that all the proper forms are received in the council office by the deadline. GSCNC reviews applications and sends them to the sponsoring council or agency that does the selection of participants. If a girl is not selected for her first choice, the application is forwarded to her second and then third choice if necessary. The more events a girl applies for (up to the maximum), the greater her chances of being selected.

TAPIOCA Teaching, Acting, Promoting Interest On Critical Areas

TAPIOCA is a GSCNC specialty group of Teen Girl Scouts with interest in addressing highly sensitive issues through drama. Girls write, stage, and perform original skits about issues such as child abuse, teen pregnancy, substance abuse prevention, AIDS and date rape as a way of educating other teens. Auditions for this group are held in the summer of each year and a training retreat gives participants extensive information about the topics. The group meets and performs periodically throughout the year around the council. A one-year commitment is required of all girls participating in the program. The application form and additional information can be found in TTG. (FYI: This group grew out of a Wider Opportunity.)

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

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Congressional Aide The Congressional Aide program provides GSCNC registered Girl Scouts who are 15 years of age and older as of June 1st with the opportunity to work in a congressional office for a week during the summer. The program allows Girl Scouts to:

• Learn first-hand about our political process • Experience the world of work • Experience an opportunity unique to the Washington DC • Apply the experience to various Girl Scout recognitions

Girls spend approximately forty hours working in a congressional office in June, July or August. Duties can include typing, filing, answering phones, word processing, faxing and running errands. Placement is not guaranteed, as the number of girls who can participate in this program is dependent on the number of congressional offices involved. The number of girl applications generally exceeds the number of opportunities. A review is underway to expand the program to include other government offices to allow more girls to participate. Applicants are required to attend an orientation session and are responsible for their own lunch and transportation during the time they are working on Capitol Hill. APPLICATION INFORMATION: • Applications, program fee ($5.00), and two references attesting to the applicant’s maturity and

readiness to participate must be received by April 1 of each year. Girls who are either not accepted for the program or who are unable to be placed will receive a refund of the program fee.

• Applicants will receive a letter from GSCNC in April with information about status of the program and

the mandatory orientation. Receipt of this letter does not imply or guarantee placement. • Girls who have flexibility in the available dates and are available to work in August have a better

chance of being placed, as many congressional offices are more like to have space for an aide when Congress is not in session. In general, the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces offered by offices. Priority is given to girls who have not participated in the program before and by grade with high school seniors having top priority. Since placement is based on matching a girl with a specific week offered by each office, the more weeks a girl is available, the greater her chance of placement.

• GSCNC staff and volunteers from the Congressional Aide Committee recruit congressional offices to

participate in the program. Please do not contact offices on your own. • The exact number of weeks and dates for each week will vary by year. Be sure to check the January

issue of TTG or www.gscnc.org, keyword: congressional aide, for exact program dates for that calendar year.



Legislative Day Program One of the best safeguards of democracy is education and specifically education on the democratic process itself. Citizens who understand that process and exercise their right to vote ensure that their voice is heard. The Legislative Day program gives Girl Scouts an opportunity to see first-hand, the legislative process in action. Teen Girl Scouts and accompanying adults spend a day with legislators in their political jurisdiction. The programs are normally held during January-March and are often done as a joint program with other Girl Scout Councils in the jurisdiction. Scheduled activities generally include meetings with legislators, viewing of a legislative body in session and tours of the jurisdictional capital area. In some cases girls have an opportunity to talk with a current teen legislative page to learn about those opportunities. Girls participating in GSCNC Legislative days complete most of the requirements of the GSCNC Legislative Day Patch Program (brief outline below) as they gain a greater understanding of the legislative process and its role as one of the strongholds of our representative system. Dates and additional information for each program can be found in TTG or at www.gscnc.org, keyword: teen. Teen Girl Scouts may apply for this program as an individual or with a troop. In most cases, bus transportation to Richmond or Annapolis is provided as part of the program cost.

Overview of Legislative Day Patch Purpose: To become familiar with some of the aspects of your state legislature or the

District of Columbia City Council. Eligibility: Girls who participate in the Legislative Day programs Requirements: Specific requirements are sent to girls when they register for the program Sample requirements include:

• Identify your elected officials and committees on which they serve • Learn about issues being discussed at the legislative session • Interview a female legislator or lobbyist • Identify the steps necessary for a bill to become a law • Discover the role played by lobbying organizations • Learn how a citizen can express their feelings about a bill

Partnership Programs

GSCNC continually works with businesses and organizations within the council developing partnerships to offer new opportunities to girls. MAKE THE CONNECTION is a program developed in 2005 in conjunction with Booz Allen Hamilton. During the 2005-2006 program year, participating girls will interact with mentors in four sessions on leadership, self-exploration, teamwork, and a celebratory dinner. This program reached maximum participation as soon as registration opened, but its popularity will lead to similar programs in the future. Watch for details as new programs are developed.

Additional Program Opportunities

CADETTEFESTS (fun workshops for girls in grades 6-9) and a SENIOR RETREAT (Overnight for girls in grades 9-12) are examples of other activities planned by girls with support from GSCNC staff. Girls interested in planning similar activities should contact the Teen Program Specialist at 202-237-1670.



High Adventure Programs GSCNC provides a variety of resources for troops interested in participating in high adventure activities. A list of approved vendors can be found at www.gscnc.org, keyword vendors. These vendors have agreed to follow GSCNC and Safety-Wise guidelines and provide the council with a certificate of insurance. These vendors offer various activities like indoor rock climbing, caving, biking, kayaking and hiking. When participating in vendor programs, the leader must make sure appropriate paperwork is submitted and is strongly encouraged to visit the site. GSCNC also offers seasonal adventures such as the annual GSCNC ski trip. Look for these activities in TTG, Capital Notes, and eEdition.

Camping Opportunities

Adventure Camp - A weekend program held each spring and fall. Adventure Camp gives teens the chance to enjoy a weekend of challenging camp activities with other teen girls. It features high adventure activities as well as arts, crafts and hiking. Troops/groups share kapers like flag ceremony, site care, and latrine cleaning. Information and registration is in the Mosaic pages of Capital Notes and on the GSCNC website. For questions, you may contact the Camping Services Specialist at GCSNC ext 209. Individual girls wishing to participate in this activity should contact the Teen Program Specialist at ext 236.

Teen Encampment - All Teen Girl Scouts are invited to participate in the Cadette/ Senior/Teen Encampment at Camp Aquasco in the spring and fall. This is a primitive camping weekend and is girl-planned and girl-run. Every troop/group that attends will participate in a conservation activity. Other activities may include canoeing, crafts, games and campfires. More information is sent out to troops/groups; information and registration is in the Mosaic pages of Capital Notes and at www.gscnc.org, keyword: teen. For questions, contact the Camping Services Specialist at ext 209. Individual girls wishing to participate in this activity should contact the Teen Program Specialist at ext 236.

Resident Camp - Summer resident camp programs are available at Camp May Flather, near Harrisonburg, Virginia, Camp Potomac Woods, near Leesburg, Virginia, and Camp Coles Trip, near Stafford, Virginia. One- and two-week overnight programs are offered for all age levels, as well as a four-week Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program and additional leadership opportunities with CIT Internship programs for Girl Scouts ages 14-18. The Camp Coles Trip program focuses on waterfront activities including sailing, kayaking and wind surfing. This is the site of Camp CEO, an annual camping event that also includes senior executive women from across our council. Camp May Flather focuses on high adventure activities including canoeing, caving, rock climbing and repelling. Camp Potomac Woods focuses on developing leadership skills in older girls with the CIT program. Registered Girl Scouts will receive the camp brochure in early January through their troop/group advisor. CIT applications are in the Resident Camp brochure.

Spring and Summer Day and Evening Programs (SSDEP) – Many Spring and Summer Day and Evening Programs offer opportunities for teen girls both as campers and in leadership positions. Teen options vary by program but may include Aide-In-Training, Program Aide, and Camp Aide. For more information, check the Summer Day and Evening Program brochure that is available in January of each year and check out TTG, eEdition, and the GSCNC website.

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Religious Recognitions

Every time A Girl Scout says the Girl Scout Promise, she promises “To serve God,” in recognition that the motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one. Girl Scouts have many faiths and are welcomed to replace the word “God” with the term that best fits their spiritual beliefs. As a girl explores her faith she grow both as a Girl Scouts and as a young woman. The religious recognition programs are one way that girls can fulfill the Girl Scout Promise. The Girl Scout organization recognizes that religious instruction is the responsibility of parents and religious leaders. Religious recognition programs are developed and administered by the religious groups themselves. Recognitions may be worn on the front of the Girl Scout uniform. Information about religious recognitions programs is provided to troops at the beginning of each Girl Scout year. To earn a religious recognition:

• Get information about the recognitions from a leader in your religious institution or from the website for the Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) at www.praypubs.org.

• Secure a religious advisor as designated by your faith organization. • Obtain the appropriate materials. Check the P.R.A.Y. website www.praypub.org for contact

information for each faith. • Complete the program as outlined in the materials • Presentation ceremonies can be done by the faith community or a Girl Scout troop. Please notify

GSCNC at ext. 210 so accomplishments can be acknowledged.

Community Service Bars Community Service bars recognize girls who have taken specific training to do service, instead of simply offering service that did not require any special skills. To earn a bar, a girl should identify an organization that allow teenagers to volunteer and offers training specific for the work they will be doing. With the exception of the Girl Scout Community Service Bar, girls must complete 4 hours of training and then provide at least 25 hours of service to that organization. (For the Girl Scout Bar, girls must only complete 25 hours of service.) Check with local agencies, schools, libraries, and local government coordinators for originations to work with. Troop leaders and parents are also excellent resources. Due to the diversity of our geographic area, GSCNC does not maintain a list of organizations whose program and training have been approved. Each Teen Advisor is authorized to approve an organization to provide the training and service opportunities. The bar is to be worn after the training is completed and during the time when you are providing the service. The bar signifies that you have been trained and you are in the process of doing service that relates directly to the training. You may continue to wear the bar after the service is completed. The three Community Service Bars that can be earned listed below. Each may be earned just once.

• (Cadette) Community Service Bar (light blue): for girls ages 11-14 • (Senior) Community Service Bar (burgundy): for girls ages 14-18. • Community Service Bar for Contributions to Girl Scouting (green): may be earned at anytime while

a registered Girl Scout ages 11-18.

RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS


GSUSA Lifesaving Award

A Lifesaving Award may be given to a registered Girl Scout who has saved or attempted to save human life under circumstances that indicate heroism or risk of her own life. These awards are reserved for those who have performed heroic acts beyond the degree of maturity and training to be expected at their age. Recognition cannot be given to anyone who was in any way the cause of or contributory to the incident, or where the risk involved was merely in the performance of duty or in meeting of an obligation. There are two categories of awards given:

• Medal of Honor- Given for saving life or attempting to save life without risk to the candidate’s own life.

• Bronze Cross- Given for saving life or attempting to save life with risk to the candidate’s own life.

Applications for Lifesaving Awards must be requested within 60 days of the incident and submitted within 6 months after the incident occurred. To obtain an application or find out more information, please contact the GSCNC Program Department at ext 211.

GSCNC President’s Award in Honor of Ethel G. Harvey

The President’s Award in Honor of Ethel G. Harvey is the only GSCNC honorary award for girls. It is named in honor of Ethel Harvey, GSCNC President from 1972-1978. The award is unique in that selection is made by girls who choose from among nominees, the one they feel best exemplifies the criteria outlined below. The award, a miniature Girl Scout membership pin mounted on a silver disc, is presented annually at the “In Your Honor” Recognition Ceremony. Criteria for selection - A Junior or Teen Girl Scout in GSCNC who has not received award before and has:

• demonstrated her leadership abilities to GSCNC • contributed to the growth of GSCNC • demonstrated poise and sensitivity towards others • demonstrated both written and oral communication skills • actively participated in Girl Scout activities to help bring unity among the diverse elements

within GSCNC

Nomination Process: • Any registered member of GSCNC, girl or adult, may nominate a girl for this award. • Submission of Nomination Form found on page 29. • Solicit two letters of nomination, one from a person who knows the nominee through Girl Scouting

and one from a person outside of Girl Scouting, but with knowledge of her Girl Scout activities • Nomination and reference letters must be received in the GSCNC office by 5:00 PM on April 1

Evaluation Process: The Ethel G. Harvey committee (see page 5) evaluates nominations based solely on the information provided, without knowledge of name of nominee. Award Presentation: Five finalists are invited to the “In Your Honor” recognition ceremony in May at which time the recipient is named and presented with the award.



GSCNC Silver Trefoil Award The Silver Trefoil Award originated as the Little Flower Award, presented in memory of Senior Girl Scout Linda Curtis and given for commendable service to GSCNC. In 1977, the award was expanded to include a wider spectrum of service. The award now recognizes 100 hours of service in three broad categories: Girl Scouting, government and the international community. Eligibility: A girl can begin to work on the hours towards the Silver Trefoil award if she is in grades 7-12. A girl may do no more than 50 hours of this prior to entering 9th grade. At least 50 hours must be earned when the girl is in grades 9-12. Process for Earning the Silver Trefoil Award:

• With advisor, plan how to earn the required hours in each category. Contact a member of the Silver Trefoil Advisory Board (listed in each issue of TTG) if you have a question about a planned project.

• Log each hour of service given in the appropriate category on the Silver Trefoil Log and Final Report Form on pages 35-36. Keep an accurate record of the dates and hours.

• All service hours must be completed prior to submission of final report. • Send final report form to GSCNC. To be recognized at the In Your Honor ceremony in May

completed form must be received by 5:00 PM April 1. (Forms received after this date are recognized the following year.)

• Final report must be submitted by September 30 following 12th grade year. Guidelines for Service:

• Quality of the experience and development of skills should be emphasized rather than on the number of hours themselves. It is better to give multiple hours of service to one organization versus limited hours with several organizations.

• The same service hours cannot be applied to more than one award, but may be divided between awards. For example, 40 hours of service as a Congressional Aide may be divided between the Silver Trefoil and another award.

• Girls may work together on service but each individual girl must complete the required hours. • GSUSA program standards #33 states “Girl Scouts…may not solicit money for other organizations.”

Program Standard #35 states “Girl Scouts…may not participate…in any political campaigns or participate in partisan efforts on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate for public office.” Therefore, volunteer service designed to raise money or working for political campaigns may not be counted.

• Service must be non-paid work • All service must be done within the council’s jurisdiction, with two exceptions:

State government hours, may be done in Richmond or Annapolis Council service performed outside the council jurisdiction (such as serving as a Delegate at

the Girl Scout National Convention) may be counted



Requirements: Provide 100 hours of service as outlined below. Service should help girls • Increase awareness and learn how Girl Scout program operates beyond the troop level, • Learn about the inner workings of federal, state, and local governments, • Learn about the variety of services that international agencies provide, and • Learn about the specialized careers involved in these areas.

25 hours of service to the international community: This service must be given to an international group or individual or direct experience with an international group or individual. The goal is to learn about culture and traditions of another country from people with a direct connection with that culture. Painting faces at an international fair or participating in Thinking Day is not the same as being part of an international exhibit or working with an embassy and would not qualify as international service. International hours must benefit the local international community and may not take place outside the council jurisdiction. This is that this is a GSCNC award designed to benefit the local community. The Washington DC metro area is unique in that there is a huge international population that exists within it. The Silver Trefoil recognizes this uniqueness and helps girls become introduced to it through their service.

• Help with GSCNC’s linguistic outreach program or tutor non-English speaking students • Serve as an in-transit hostess for Girl Guides or host a foreign exchange student • Work with International Red Cross making refugee packs • Help with International festivals, museums or exhibits where you have direct experience with

individuals from another country

25 hours of government service (at least 15 hours of Federal government service): Federal Government (15 hours minimum), examples include:

• Serve as a GSCNC Congressional Aide • Serve in a Federal office such as a court, local office of a US Senator or Congressperson • Serve during the Presidential Inaugural parade/activities • Assist with special events and programs at the Smithsonian or National Zoo • Serve with programs done cooperatively with a Federal agency

State and local government (10 hour maximum), examples include: • Work with local or state government office or agencies • Help a non-partisan civic organization such as the League of Women Voters • Volunteer with your local public library

50 hours to the Girl Scout community (at least 10 hours of Council service): Council (10 hours minimum), examples include:

• Serve on the GSCNC Board or other council committees • Serve as Delegate to the GSCNC Annual Meeting • Assist at Council events such as Leaderfest or the GSCNC Annual Meeting • Volunteer for Summer Program, Core Camp or other council-wide program • Volunteer for office work in council shop, mobile shop, or council departments

Service Unit or Association (40 hours maximum), examples include:

• Assist with a service unit encampment, Thinking Day or similar event • Assist with a Daisy, Brownie, or Junior troop • Provide administrative assistance to a service unit or serve on association committee • Serve as a Delegate (may count for either council or local service)



Girl Scout Silver Award The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest national award that a Girl Scout 11-14 or grades 6-9 can earn. Complete details about earning the award can be found in the STUDIO 2B Go For It! Insert to STUDIO 2B Basics, or on the GSUSA website (www.girlscouts.org). Eligibility

• The Silver Award can be earned by any registered Girl Scout ages 11-14 or in grade 6-9 who is not working on any Junior Girl Scout recognitions or those available to girls ages 14-18 year old (grades 9-12) leading to the Girl Scout Gold Award.

• There are currently two paths that can be followed to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award based on when the award was begun. These two paths are outlined on the next page. Path A refers to the requirements for girls who started prior to November 2004. They may complete the award using the requirements they began with or use a combination of Path A and Path B. All others should follow Path B.

General Guidelines

• The project should meet a need in the community or in Girl Scouting. The project can be someone else’s idea, but it must be planned, organized and implemented by the Teen Girl Scout.

• The girl must plan her project carefully, identifying those whom she will help, those who will help her, and those who will work with her to complete the project.

• Two or more Cadette Girl Scouts may design and complete a Silver Award project together. Each girl must be responsible for doing one specific piece of the project, and each must spend the full number of required hours on her portion of the project.

• Projects must adhere to all GSUSA and GSCNC standards. Girls should consult Safety-Wise. Note in particular Standard 33 that states that a girl may not raise money for another organization.

• Girls following Path B may count up to ten hours spent on the Silver 4Bs Challenge to the Silver Award Project.

Completion Procedures

• A girl may begin working on the prerequisites as soon as she bridges to or registers as a Teen Girl Scout (see eligibility guidelines above).

• The Silver Award project can be approved by the troop advisor. It does not need council approval. However, if a troop advisor has questions about whether a project is appropriate or should be approved, she/he may contact the Teen Program Specialist (ext 236).

• Complete the Silver Award Report Form, located on pages 31-32. You must use the current form. • Return completed form to any GSCNC shop to purchase the Girl Scout Silver Award pin. A list

of girls who have completed the requirements for the Silver Award is published periodically in TTG, based on the forms turned in.



Girl Scout Silver Award Project Steps to Completion

Path A –For girls who began prior to

November 2004 Path B – For girls who began November 2004 or later

Resource Cadette Girl Scout Handbook “Girl Scout Silver Award Go For It” insert to STUDIO 2B Basics

Requirements Requirements 1-4 may be completed in any order, but must be fulfilled prior to beginning the Silver Award Project.

Step 1 must be completed first. Steps 2-4 may be completed in any order or worked on simultaneously, but must be completed before going on to Steps 5-6.

Step 1: Organize. Get ready by meeting with your advisor to discuss some of the details.

Requirement 1: Earn Three Interest Project Patches related the goals for the project you will do for the Silver Award.

Leadership

Requirement 3: Earn the Cadette Girl Scout Leadership Award or Leadership Interest Project Patch. This includes spending 25 hours in a leadership role. (This requirement is listed out of order for better visual presentation and comparison.)

Step 2: Earn the Girl Scout Silver Leadership Award • Earn three Interest Project Patches that

correspond to three specific sets of values in the Girl Scout Law

• Complete the STUDIO 2B Focus Book uniquely Me!

• Spend 15 hours in a leadership role. • Evaluate

Career Requirement 2: Earn the From Dreams to Reality patch or complete 5 career activities from Interest Project Patches.

Step 3: Earn the Girl Scout Silver Career Award. • Learn about jobs opportunities • Interview college students or adults in

different jobs • Earn Your Own Business IP

Challenge Requirement 4: Earn the Cadette Girl Scout Challenge.

Step 4: Earn the Girl Scout Silver 4Bs Challenge, • Become – set SMART goals for yourself • Belong –Looking In, Reaching Out Focus • Believe – Identify issues you care about • Build – Evaluate how other see issue

Project Design and carry out a Girl Scout Silver Award project, which should consist of a minimum of 30 hours.

Girl must be ages 12-14 or grades 7-9 Step 5: Design and carry out Silver Award project, with a minimum of 40 hours (up to 10 hours may come from Challenge).

Step 6: Reflect on the Silver Award process and what it meant to you.

Paperwork Complete Silver Award Report form, found in the Kaleidoscope page 31.

Complete Silver Award worksheet, found in the Kaleidoscope page 31.



Girl Scout Gold Award The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor that can be achieved by a Girl Scout ages 14-18. The award is presented for outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning and personal development. Only 4,000 girls nationwide earn the Girl Scout Gold Award each year. Girls who complete the award become community leaders by improving lives and making their mark on the world around them. Gold Award Girl Scouts are recognized each year at the GSCNC “In Your Honor” ceremony. For detailed information about this award and to find all forms related to this award, see the current Going for the Gold booklet.

The Wachovia Foundation

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship High school seniors and have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award are eligible for one of ten $1,000 educational scholarships awarded by GSCNC. A Gold Award Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of local businesswomen, reviews the written applications and identifies semifinalists to be interviewed in person at the council office. Based on the interviews, committee members select the ten finalists, with equal representation from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, and one finalist selected at-large. Semifinalists who are not selected to receive a scholarship each receive a $100 savings bond. The Wachovia Foundation has provided GSCNC with a generous grant to support the Gold Award Scholarship Program for the next two years, so the scholarship now carries the name of the foundation.

Requirements: • Currently registered Girl Scout within GSCNC and senior in high school at the time of application • Successful completion of all Girl Scout Gold Award requirements, including Final Report • Plans to continue education on a full or half-time basis following high school graduation • Submission of a completed application package by deadline • Completed application package must be received at the GSCNC office no later than 5:00PM April 1

Application Procedures: • Complete application found on pages 33-34 or in Going for the Gold or at www.gscnc.org. • Application packet must be clearly written and include:

o One letter of recommendation addressing the candidate’s achievements in the areas of leadership and service.

o Written confirmation from the Girl Scout council where Gold Award was earned. If application and GSCNC Gold Award Final Report are submitted at the same time to meet the 5:00 PM April 1, deadline, GSCNC will provide documentation to the committee.

• Finalists must take part in personal interviews with the Gold Award Scholarship Committee. Receiving the Gold Award Scholarship:

• Recipients will be notified in writing within one week of interviews. • Checks will be issued upon proof of acceptance at an educational institution • Check or certificate will be presented at the annual “In Your Honor” ceremony. • Scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books and materials for course of study.



Bridge to Adult Girl Scouts Girl Scouts who are in the final year of high school or 17 years of age are ready to embark on their life's career. As an adult, your career will include many diverse experiences that will be shaped and changed by personal and professional experiences. Your future may include college, technical training, employment, and hobbies. Girl Scouts may want to include a continued commitment to the Girl Scout movement in their adult lives. Earning the Bridge to Adult pin will enhance the knowledge these Teen Girl Scouts already have of the many roles adults play in Girl Scouting. The steps toward earning the Bridge to Adult pin describe general activities; it is up to you to design specific activities to meet the requirements. Page 143 of A Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts describes the points to “…continue your training as a Girl Scout.” Watch for Bridge to Adults Workshops in your area! These will be advertised in TTG, eEdition, and on the GSCNC website.

Adult Opportunities Once you graduate and become an adult Girl Scout, there are lots of opportunities available to you. You will receive a letter in the mail from GSCNC upon your graduation from high school, and it contains the following information about becoming an adult Girl Scout. If you would like more information about any of the following, contact the Teen Program Specialist at ext 236 or email [email protected].

• As a graduating Girl Scout, you are eligible to purchase a lifetime membership at a lower rate. You have until September 30 of the year in which you graduate to receive this special rate.

• If you are going on to college, you may be interested in Campus Girl Scouts. Contact your college or university to see if this is available at your school already.

• Stay in touch with GSCNC (if you are going to be in college or working locally) or with the council local to your college. There are always volunteer opportunities for young women to be involved at the council.

• You can be a troop leader/advisor if you want, but there are also new opportunities to get involved as a resource volunteer with your council. This means you can volunteer at times that fit your schedule and with activities that interest you. All councils across the country are currently recruiting volunteers between the ages of 18 and 29 to work with teen girls.

Share both your experience and love of Girl Scouting with those coming along behind you. Give back Volunteer!



Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital

GENERAL TEEN PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM Use this form to register as an individual for Legislative Day, TAPIOCA, Sudden Service, Program Aide/Leader in Training, and other programs that listed in TTG or on www.gscnc.org that specify the General Teen Program Registration Form. For more information, contact the Teen Program Specialist at ext 236. Duplicate as needed.

Assn # SU # Troop # Program Level

Applicant’s Name Girl Scout ID #

Address

City State Zip

Phone Email

Birth date Age Grade Class of

Program Name Program Date Program Location For girls applying as an individual: Will an adult be accompanying you? Yes___ No ___ Name of adult:

For troop application, number of girls ________ Do you have a First Aider? Yes___ No___ Name: Phone: Special needs or diet

Mail to: GSCNC/ Teen Program Registration

4301 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008



GSCNC COMMITTEE INTEREST FORM (See Kaleidoscope page 6.)

Completing the form does not guarantee placement. Some committees/panels require board appointment and/or membership to evenly represent all areas of GSCNC. Duplicate as needed. There is another registration form on reverse, so you may want to copy before using it.

Mail to: GSCNC/ Teen Program Specialist




Address

City State Zip

Phone Email


Awards/Achievements won Girl Scout programs in which you have participated What committee(s) are you interested in and why?



ANNUAL MEETING AIDE & TELLER APPLICATION (See Kaleidoscope page 5. Deadline is first Friday in February)

Applicants must be at least 14 years old.



Address

City State Zip

Phone Email


Have you have been an aide or teller at the Annual Meeting? Yes___ No______ If yes, when?______________ What tasks did you perform?_______________ Are you working on the Silver Trefoil Award? Yes______ No______ Have you applied to be an aide or teller but were not called? Yes ____ No____ Are you a delegate or alternate delegate for your Association? Yes ____ No_____ At the time of this application, have you been asked to perform other duties at the Annual Meeting? Yes___ No___ If yes, you cannot serve as an Annual Meeting Aide or Teller

On a separate sheet of paper, briefly describe why you would like to be an Annual Meeting Aide or Teller. I would like to serve as an Aide or Teller (circle one) at the Annual Meeting. I understand that I must attend the training on the date published in TTG and help at the meeting, arrange for my own transportation, and wear a complete uniform or a white blouse and dark skirt or tailored slacks with insignia vest or sash. Signature_____________________________________ Date_________________ Parent/guardian signature ________________________ Date ________________

Mail to: GSCNC/ Annual Meeting Aides




GSCNC BOARD OF DIRECTORS TEEN GIRL APPLICATION

(See Kaleidoscope page 4. Deadline is December 15)

Applicants must currently be in the ninth, tenth or eleventh grade. All written applications will be reviewed by the Council Nominating Committee and will serve as a

basis of selection for formal interviews.



Address

City State Zip

Phone Email


Name of School Number of years in Girl Scouts

Please complete the following questions using additional paper. Put name on all pages.

1. Summarize your Girl Scout experience.

2. I would be interested in serving as a member of the Board of Directors because:

3. I feel I have the following skills, experience, and interests to contribute:

4. I feel the following three issues will be important for the Board to consider during the next three years:

Girl Signature ____________________________________ Date _______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________ Date _______________________

Mail to:

Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital Nominating Committee



Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital CONGRESSIONAL AIDE PROGRAM APPLICATION (Part 1)

(See Kaleidoscope page 10. Deadline is April 1) Applicants must be 15 years old by June 1st. A check for $5.00 (or Request for Girl Program Grant) must be included with your application.



Address

City State Zip

Phone Email


School US Congressional District Social Security #

Have you ever been a Congressional Aide before (circle) NO YES When?

Answer the following questions on up to two additional sheets of paper. Please type your answers if possible.

1. List your Girl Scout experience, extra-curricular activities, and other community service and paid jobs.

2. Describe why you want to be a Congressional Aide. Include any skills you would like to practice while you are on Capitol Hill.

3. Describe your educational goals and how you plan to achieve them. Attach two references from non-family members attesting to your maturity, responsibility, and readiness to participate in the Congressional Aide program. I understand that while I am a Congressional Aide I must abide by the rules established by GSCNC and my supervisor in the office to which I am assigned. I understand that I will not be allowed to participate in the program unless I attend an orientation. ____________________________________ ____________________ Participant's Signature Date I have read the description of the Congressional Aide program and understand that my daughter must comply with the rules established by GSCNC and her supervisor. I give my permission for her to participate and understand that I am responsible for her transportation. ___________________________________ ____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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CONGRESSIONAL AIDE PROGRAM APPLICATION (Part 2)

1. Name______________________________________ Phone________________________

2. Parent(s) day phone #’s Mother/Guardian _____ _________________ Father/Guardian _____ _________________

3. Please give us the name and telephone number of another person who lives in the area that

we can contact if we cannot reach a parent/guardian in the case of an emergency. Name: __________________________________ Relationship: ______________________ Day Telephone: __________________________ Evening Telephone: _________________

4. Please number the weeks you are available, placing #1 as your first choice, etc. Mark only the

weeks you are sure you will be available this summer. Applications with incomplete date information will be returned and will make you ineligible for that year. The more weeks you check, the more likely you are to be placed. The dates for each week will very by year. Check TTG or the www.gscnc.org in January for exact dates.

Week 1 _______ Week 5 ______ Week 8 ______ Week 2 _______ Week 6 ______ Week 9 ______ Week 3 _______ Week 7 ______ Week 10 _____ Week 4 ______

5. List skills you have which might be useful (e.g., typing, filing, writing, level of knowledge of a foreign language). If you list computer skills, include which types of programs you can use.

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.Have you ever lived in another state? If so, which one(s)? ______________________________ 7.Do you have and special needs or considerations ____________________________________ 8. Is there a Congressperson’s or Senator’s office in which you would prefer NOT to work? Please list: ___________________________________________________________ WHY? ______________________________________________________________ GSCNC cannot guarantee placement or availability that meets your office preference. Note: All parts of the application must be mailed together and be received by April 1.

Mail to: GSCNC/ Congressional Aide 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008



PROGRAM AIDE (PA) AND LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) REPORT FORM (See Kaleidoscope page 7.)

Duplicate as needed.



Address

City State Zip

Phone Email


I. Program Aide or LIT Core Training: Date___________________ Location _____________________________________________ Instructor’s Name _______________________Instructor’s Signature _______________________ II. Program Aide Specialty Training: or LIT Leadership courses (attach copy of training card): Date _____________________________ 101 Basic Leadership training Date _________ Location __________________________ Instructor _____________________________ Instructor’s Name __________________ Level Course Number _______ Date ________

Instructor’s Signature _______________ Instructor _____________________________

III. Observation (LIT ONLY)

Date __________ Troop # __________ Leader’s Name ____________________

Leader’s Signature ____________________________________________

IV. Internship: (25 hours) (List on back)

Troop # __________ Date Completed __________ Leader’s Name ____________________

Leader’s Signature ____________________________________________


PA AND LIT REPORT FORM CONTINUED NAME ______________________________

DATE ACTIVITY TROOP/GROUP HOURS

Total: Signature of Program Aide __________________________________ Date _________________

Return completed form into any council shop to purchase your PA or LIT patch.



PRESIDENT’S AWARD IN HONOR OF ETHEL G. HARVEY Nomination form

(See Kaleidoscope page 14. Deadline is 5:00 PM April 1)

The President’s Award in Honor of Ethel G. Harvey is the only GSCNC honorary award for girls and it recognizes girls who have demonstrated leadership and participated in Girl Scout activities

to help improve unity within GSCNC and the community. It is presented each year to a Junior, Cadette or Senior Girl Scout, or STUDIO 2B member selected by a girl committee.

Your nomination is one of two letter of nomination for this applicant. Evaluation of this nominee will be based on the information provided, so nomination must address the criteria requested. Nominations must be typed or printed neatly and must be legible and of sufficient quality to be easily copied. You may use one additional sheet of paper--- complete nomination form may not exceed 3 pages. ___________________________________________________________________________

Name of Nominee Address City

State

Zip

Phone Program Level Junior Teen 11-14 Teen 14-18 Association

Service Unit

Troop

Office Use Only

Information on the person submitting the nomination ____________________________________________________________________

Name of nominator Address City

State

Zip

Phone

Email

How do you know the nominee?

How long have you known the nominee?

Mail to: GSCNC/ President’s Award in honor of Ethel G. Harvey



PRESIDENT’S AWARD NOMINATION FORM – PAGE 2 NAME _______________________ 1. Describe how nominee has provided leadership this year (July 1 of previous year to present)

to the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital and her individual community. Give examples of this leadership. Discuss how she has led groups and tell about the groups. Describe how the nominee has demonstrated her ability to work with diverse groups, and work with groups in decision-making, goal setting and accomplishing work.

2. Describe how the nominee’s actions this year (July 1 of the previous year to present) have contributed to the growth of GSCNC. How has she made a difference in helping reach girls and adults in diverse communities? How has she been a role model for girls, including being interested in becoming or remaining a member of Girl Scouts? How has she made a difference in the lives of girls and adults?

3. Describe the participation of the nominee in Girl Scout activities this year (July 1 of the

previous year to present) that have helped bring unity to diverse communities within GSCNC and her own neighborhood, school, religious group or other group. How has she reached out to include others? How has she worked to pull together people who are diverse in their ethnic origin or identification, religious beliefs, socioeconomic backgrounds, age, creed, or disabilities? How has she shown initiative in addressing inclusiveness? How does she extend a welcoming hand to everyone in her daily activities?

4. Describe the ways in which the nominee demonstrates poise and is sensitive towards

others. Describe her communication skills, both oral and written and provide examples of activities or opportunities in which she has demonstrated these skills. Give examples of instances in which she has displayed poise before others. Give examples of her communication skills, such as speaking before large audiences or groups of different ages; or of written articles or other material about Girl Scouting or her other community interests.


GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD FINAL REPORT FORM (See Kaleidoscope pages 17-18.)


Applicant’s Name

Girl Scout ID #

Address City

State

Zip

Phone

Email

Birth date

Age

Grade

Class of

Prerequisites Date Completed Advisor* Signature

Leadership

Interest Project (list title):



STUDIO 2B Focus Book (list title):

Put Leadership into action by spending 15 hours in a leadership role:

Earn Girl Scout Silver Career Award

Earn Girl Scout Silver 4Bs Challenge:

Become:

Belong:

Believe:

Build:

GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD FINAL REPORT FORM – continued

Name __________________________________ 5. Girl Scout Silver Award Project (NOTE: You may use a separate sheet of paper to type responses to these questions.) Project Title: _______________________________________________________________________ A. Briefly describe (three to six sentences) what you did for your completed project. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ B. Describe your strengths, talents and skills that you put into action. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C. Briefly describe your reasons for selecting this project. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D. List those people who have worked with you on your project. _______________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Silver Award recipient Date ______________________________________ _____________________ Advisor’s signature Date


The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital The Wachovia Foundation

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship Application Form

(See Kaleidoscope page 19.)

Eligibility To be eligible for a GSCNC Gold Award Scholarship an applicant must: • Be a currently registered Girl Scout in GSCNC • Be a senior in high school, • Be continuing her education following high school graduation • Have earned her Gold Award Applications must be • Complete, typed, and clear enough to be duplicated easily. (Application is 2 pages) • Accompanied by

o A letter of recommendation addressing your achievements in the areas of leadership and service. o Written verification of receipt of the Gold Award from the granting council. (If application and

GSCNC Gold Award Final Report are submitted at the same time to meet the April 1, deadline, GSCNC will provide the Gold Award Scholarship Committee with the required documentation.)

• Received at the GSCNC office at address below by 5:00 pm on April 1st.

Name G.S. ID # SSN

Address

City State Zip Code

Phone Email

Assn # SU # Troop # # of years Girl Scouting

Year Gold Award Earned Council where Gold Award was earned

Signature of applicant Date

Original application

Mail to: GSCNC/ Gold Award Scholarship


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The Wachovia Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship Application – page 2 Name of Applicant _______________________________

1. List your Girl Scout experience, extra-curricular activities, and other related community service. Include positions that you have held.

2. Briefly describe your Girl Scout Gold Award project. Discuss the need it was designed to address and what difference your project made to the community. 3. Describe the most significant community service you provided through Girl Scouting other than your Gold Award project. 4. Describe the most challenging situation you faced while in a leadership role and what you learned from that experience. 5. Explain how the principles and ideals of Girl Scouting have influenced your life. 6. What do you enjoy most about Girl Scouting? 7. What are your educational goals and how do you plan to achieve them? 8. How would this scholarship enhance your ability to achieve your educational goals? 9. Is there anything else you would like the selection panel to know when considering your application?



SILVER TREFOIL REPORT FORM (See Kaleidoscope pages 15-16. Deadline is April 1)

Please submit this final report after completing all requirements. This report must be submitted to the Teen Program Specialist by April 1, or the first working day after that if the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, for the girl to be recognized at the council's recognition ceremony that spring. Please type or print legibly in black ink.


Applicant’s Name

Girl Scout ID #

Address City

State

Zip

Phone

Email

Birth date

Age

Grade

Class of

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY (25 hours) Month/Year of Service # of hours Brief explanation of service

GOVERNMENT CATEGORY (25 hours, of which 15 must be Federal Government)

Month/Year of Service # of hours Brief explanation of service

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SILVER TREFOIL REPORT FORM – Continued Name _______________________

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE NATION’S CAPITAL CATEGORY (50 hours, of which 10 must be with the Council)

Month / Year of Service # of hours Brief explanation of service

Briefly explain what you learned as a result of your service in one of the three categories.

____________________________________________ _______________

Signature of Silver Trefoil Recipient Date

____________________________________________ _______________ Signature of Teen Advisor Date

Date Mailed to GSCNC ___________ I have kept a copy for my records

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital4301 Connecticut Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20008202/237-1670

800/523-7898www.gscnc.org

Documents

Kaleidoscope