Career Exploration: Workshop and Real Woman Connection    (return to top)

Many girls do not get enough exposure to the world of work or hands-on real life career exploration experiences.   Often they are steered toward a specific career or a particular field of study because of family preferences or the unfamiliarity with the variety of options that exist.  It is important to expose and help girls consider the numerous career options available to them. It is also important to provide girls with access to women in the career fields they are considering.

Girl Scout Council of the Mid-South is offering a one day career exploration workshop combined with a job shadowing component for girls 11-17 years old. Girls will examine their values and interest to learn the steps to realistically asses career possibilities and evaluate suitable job matches.  Participants will share in interactive fun activities to help them identify career choices that match their abilities and aptitudes. 

Following the workshop, girls 11-14 will have an opportunity to meet, interview, and connect with women in careers that she has identified as an area of interest.  Girls 15-17 will participate in a one day job shadowing experience where she can experience first hand the work that happens in her career interest.  

All participants will be introduced to community resources and resource people.  They will begin to get a realistic picture of what it takes to become a valued employee and how decisions they make today affect educational choices and future career options.

Who: Girls 11-17

Max Participants: 50

When: Career Exploration Workshop:

March 15 (for all participants)

Interviews and Job Shadows:  March 17-21*

Location: To Be Announced

Cost: None

*Scheduling dependant on availability of the professional and of the girl

Career Exploration: Workshop and Real Women Connection Job and Shadow Project                                                                          (return to top)

As part of the workshop and job shadow project, 25 women are needed to be interviewed and/or job shadowed for one day in March to give these girls exposure to professional careers.

Girls 11-14 will have an opportunity to meet, interview, and connect with women in careers that she has identified as an area of interest.

Girls 15-17 will participate in a one day job shadowing experience where she can experience first hand the work that happens in her career interest.

The goal is to help 60 girls learn about different career options through real hands-on experiences.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact Venus Chaney at the Girl Scout Service Center.

My Weekend My Way Teen Camporee                             (return to top)

Teen Girl Scouts from Mid-South, Northwest Mississippi, Northeast Mississippi and Reelfoot Girl Scout councils are invited to come together for a fun and adventurous outdoor experience at Girl Scout Kamp Kiwani.  They�ll have a chance to participate in hands on specialty sessions, connect with nature and other teens while enjoying a weekend packed with activities designed especially for them. They can invite their non-Girl Scout friends too and show them how cool it is to be a Girl Scout who enjoys the great outdoors.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience canoeing, archery, outdoor cooking, digital photography, auto maintenance and Program Aide Specialization Trainings.  In addition, there could be sessions on scrapbooking, origami, weaving, woodworking, wood burning, creative writing, drawing, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).  They get to choose the sessions they want to attend.  It�s their weekend, their way.

Teens can participate with or without their troop.  If a girl chooses to participate without her troop or is an individually registered Girl Scout, encourage her to bring a friend. During the camporee, they�ll be placed with troops that have similar interests.  Troops must attend with adult advisors or chaperones.  Each troop must have in attendance an adult who has completed Group Camp Training and be First Aid and CPR certified. 

While the teens are enjoying their sessions, adults will have the opportunity to gain awareness and understanding of teen contemporary issues like cyber-bullying, youth leadership, or relational aggression in sessions of their own.

Screened open air cabins are available for sleeping.  Those who want to sleep in tents must bring their own.  Meals and snacks are provided each day.  Bus transportation may be considered to and from Kamp Kiwani if there is enough interest.  A nominal fee may apply.  Please be sure to indicate your troop�s interest on the Program Event Registration Form.

Space is limited.  If your troop is interested and would like to attend, please complete and submit the Program Event Registration Form along with your $75 non-refundable deposit and Session Interest Survey to Janet Stone Wade at Girl Scout Council of the Mid-South.  Individual Girl Scouts should submit the appropriate registration fee along with the Session Interest Survey.

Troop deposits will be applied toward the balance.  Upon receipt of deposit a pre-confirmation packet with additional information will be sent to the person coordinating the registration. The final confirmation packet will be sent after the balance has been paid. 

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Stone Wade at the Girl Scout Service Center.

Who: Girls in 7th-12th grade

When: April 25-27, 2008

Where: Girl Scout Kamp Kiwani in Middleton, TN

Cost: $25.00 per registered girl/adult Girl Scout

$35.00 for non-Girl Scouts who choose to register (includes $10 annual GSUSA

registration)

$45.00 for non-Girl Scouts choosing not to register.

Troop Deposit: $75 (Submit with Program Event Registration Form)

Balance Due: March 15, 2008

Minimum # of girl participants: 85

Maximum # of girl and adult participants: 200

Show Your Skills at the My Weekend My Way Teen Camporee  (return to top)

Girl Scouting is all about trying new things, developing new skills, getting involved and having fun.  Teens and adults are needed to share their skills and talents or help facilitate or assist with sessions at the My Weekend My Way Teen Camporee. If you would like to help out, contact Becky Joyner at (901) 238-8004 or [email protected].

Teen Camporee Sessions

Canoeing

Auto Maintenance

Archery

Outdoor Cooking

Digital Photography

Program Aide Specialization Trainings

Scrapbooking

Origami

Weaving

Woodworking

Wood Burning

Creative Writing, Drawing

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) sessions

Program Aide (PA) and Leader In Training (LIT)               (return to top)

This leadership development workshop helps teen girls who want to become Program Aides (PA) or Leaders in Training (LIT) discover their talents in mentoring and leading younger children. They gain the confidence, knowledge and expertise needed to guide younger girls. It prepares them to hold future leadership positions within and outside of Girl Scouting; plus, they get a chance to connect with other teen Girl Scouts throughout the council.

To become a PA, girls must have completed the sixth grade and Core Training. Upon completion of Core Training, she has earned the privilege to take council sponsored Specialization Training, which allows girls to become proficient in a particular topic, area, or activity such as, crafts, song leading, or outdoor skills.

To become a LIT, girls must have completed the ninth grade and Core Training. Upon completion of Core Training, she has earned the privilege to take Age Level Training for whatever level of younger Girl Scouts she wants to work with.

Registration begins immediately. Girls should bring a lunch, permission slip and health history card, notepaper, pencil, and a two-inch, three-ring binder to the training session. Other supplies and a snack are included. A maximum of 20 girls may participate in a training session.

Program Aide Core Training

Who: Girls interested in becoming Program Aides or Leaders in Training

When: Saturday, January 26, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

or

Saturday, March 29, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 pm

Where: Girl Scout Program/Training Center, 1931 Dorrie Lane, Memphis, TN

Cost: $12.50

Specialization Trainings

After completing Core Training, girls my attend Specialization Training listed below (see calendar for training dates):

Arts & Crafts Tidbits

Group Camping 101 or 102

Level 1 First Aid and CPR

A Pocket Full of Songs

Age Level Trainings

After completing Core Training, girls interested in becoming LITs may attend the appropriate Age Level Training for the age group they wish to lead. See calendar for training dates.

Daisy Girl Scouts

Brownie Girl Scouts

Junior Girl Scouts

Make It A Hit! - Grand Finale Planning                                  (return to top)

PA�s are needed to plan a �by girls, for girls� celebratory event scheduled for May 17.  Work with other girls and adults to create an action packed, fun-filled day!

When: Saturday, February 2, 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Service Center,  2715 Kirby Parkway; Memphis, TN.

When: Saturday, March 1; 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

AND

Saturday, April 5; 10:00 � 12:00 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Program/Training Center, 1931 Dorrie Lane, Memphis, TN

Cost: None

Teen Recognition Event                                                          (return to top)

The annual Teen Recognition Event will be held Sunday, May 4 to honor the achievements of Teen Girl Scouts in our council. Please submit an Older Girl Recognition and Notification of Participation Form to the Girls Scout Service Center no later than April 1, 2008, for Girl Scouts who wish to be recognized for the following achievements:

Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scout Silver Award

Leader in Training (LIT)

4 B�s Challenge Award

Counselor in Training (CIT)

Girl Scout Leadership Award

Girl Scout Career Award

Program Aide (PA)

Ten Year Membership Pin

Religious Recognitions

Graduating High School Seniors
Who: Teen Girl Scouts receiving the recognition and their guests

When: Sunday, May 4; 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Where: Holiday Inn Select, 5795 Poplar Ave., Memphis

Go to www.gsmid-south.org/LeaderResources/Forms to download your copy of the Older Girl Recognition and Notification of Participation form. More information regarding the event will be mailed to girls who are participating.

Girl Scout Silver and Gold Awards:            (return to top)

What�s It All About?

If you have questions and want to learn more about what�s involved in earning the two highest awards in Girl Scouting, come to the All Things Leading Toward Silver and Gold Workshop.   You�ll explore the benefits of earning Girl Scout Gold or Silver Awards, developing a plan, getting started and how to put together a project that�s right for you.

Who: Girl Scouts, Parents and Advisors

When: Saturday, March 8; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Program/Training Center, 1931 Dorrie Lane, Memphis, TN

Cost: None

Think Big                 (return to top)

Working on a Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award lets girls discover, lead and take action. A grant provided by First Tennessee Foundation encourages girls to think big when it comes to their final project.

Girls can apply to have funding collected for their project matched by the Think Big grant. A maximum of $250 will be matched for a Girl Scout Silver Award project and $750 for a Girl Scout Gold Award project. All fund raising guidelines must be followed when collecting money for the project. Be sure to refer to Safety-Wise.

Mentors and project advisors are also available to help girls plan and carry out their projects. Having someone who is familiar with the project focus can be a valuable resource and supporter.

With the help of mentors and financial assistance, girls should feel encouraged to expand their ambitions and Think Big.

Click here to download a PDF of the Think Big Grant Application or contact Venus Chaney at the Girl Scout Service Center for more information.

STUDIO 2B Resource Kits               (return to top)

Did you know that we have packaged most of the STUDIO 2B resources into a resource kit that you can check out for troop or recruitment events? These kits can be reserved through the Resource Library at the Girl Scout Service Center.

E-mail Addresses                 (return to top)

In an effort to make communication more effective, the council is compiling an e-mail list of teens. Please ask your teen Girl Scouts to submit their name, service unit, age level and e-mail address to [email protected].

We will be communicating some information through e-newsletters. By having e-mail address, we can get information out sooner. Because the list will be complied from the names received through the address above, make sure they send their e-mail address, even if someone at the council already has it.

STUDIO 2B destinations            (return to top)

A destination is your chance for Girl Scouts ages 11-17 to go somewhere new, do something different, and meet people from everywhere they can imagine.

Girls may choose from many types of events. See what life is really like for an M.D. or camp in the green depths of the Costa Rican rainforest. You can travel around the corner or around the globe.

There are six categories of destinations. Which one is right for you?

International � events outside of the U.S.

Outdoors � events ranging from learning outdoor skills to Outward Bound challenges on land or sea.

Science � events that take science to a new level. Learn animal behavior or what a doctor�s life is like.

People � events that visit cities and countrysides so you can experience the culture of new places.

Apprenticeships � events that give you hands-on, real-life experience in a potential career field.

Getaways � Two- to four-day events all over the country, that don�t require a Girl Scout destinations application.

Information can be found on www.studio2b.org under the �escape� icon.

Council registration deadline is October 12.