2018-2019 GSSNE Program Guide GSSNE Program Guide 2018-2019 | Page 7

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER GIRLS HIGHEST AWARDS The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are the highest honors any Girl Scout can earn! These awards give Girl Scouts the chance to choose an issue in their communities that matters to them and then create a solution that really makes a difference. Find out more on the “Highest Awards” webpage link in the “About” then “Our Program” section of www.gssne.org. Juniors may want to create a take- and-leave library for their Bronze Award, a Cadette could decide that she wants to begin a STEAM mentorship program in her middle school, and a Senior or Ambassador could found a sustainable advocacy group for immigration rights. Whatever project you choose, the important thing to remember is that the issue matters to you! BRONZE The Bronze Award is earned by Junior Girl Scouts (grades 4 - 5), and can be a Troop project. It requires a minimum of 20 hours. This Award is approved at the Troop level, but make sure to let the Highest Awards Specialist know about your completed project so we can celebrate you! SILVER The Silver Award is for Girl Scout Cadettes (grades 6 - 8) and requires a minimum of 50 hours. Silver Awards can be a solo project, or earned within a team of two - four girls. Silver Award Training is required and projects must be pre-approved by the GSSNE Highest Awards Specialist. GOLD The Gold Award is the highest award any Girl Scout can achieve, and is earned by Seniors and Ambassadors (grades 9 - 12). This is an individual project, Gold Award Training is required, and those pursuing the award must complete a minimum of 80 project hours. The GSUSA platform GoGold must be used, and projects are pre- approved by the Highest Awards Committee. SHINE CEREMONY The Shine Ceremony is our annual celebration of girls and young women who have earned the Highest Awards in Girl Scouting: The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. The reception includes light refreshments and provides the opportunity to learn about the inspiring projects Girl Scouts in grades 4-12 have spearheaded locally to change their communities! BY GIRLS, FOR GIRLS ADVISORY BOARD Are you a passionate Girl Scout in grades 9-12 for Fall 2018? Want to take on a leadership role that will allow you to influence the direction of our local Girl Scout council? We want YOU to join our By Girls, For Girls Advisory Board. We’re looking for 8-10 Seniors and Ambassadors to identify what girls really want and need. BGFG Members will serve from October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019 and attend meetings once a month (exact dates TBD). Apply by September 14, 2018! Contact [email protected] for more details. GLOBAL ACTION LEADERS (GALS) TEAM You’re invited! Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts, are you ready to become the next global citizens that inspire others to become warriors for justice? Join our Global Action Leaders team that will design and host the Annual Global Action Summit for Cadettes. We’re looking for 8-10 Seniors and Ambassadors to join our team! GALs Members will serve from November 1, 2018 - May 30, 2019, and attend weekday evening meetings once per month. GALs team members will design official shirts, vote on the 2019 Summit theme, participate in brainstorming and more. Apply by October 5, 2018 at 11:59PM. Contact [email protected] for more details and to apply. G.I.R.L. MEDIA TEAM GSSNE is looking for girls to join our 2019 G.I.R.L. Media Team to represent our Girl Scout council through various media opportunities throughout the year! Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassador Girl Scouts may apply. No experience necessary, but you must be willing to flex those go-getter muscles and speak loud and proud on behalf of Girl Scouts everywhere! We are looking for team members to agree to a one- year participation commitment and attend at least one G.I.R.L. Media Team training & information session provided by GSSNE. Check out the www.gssne.org website for application submission details! ASHI BABYSITTING TRAINING FOR CADETTES Earn a nationally-recognized A SHI Child and Babysitting Safety certification! This volunteer-led training is available for troops and groups (minimum of 4 participants, maximum of 12 participants) on a request basis. The course typically takes a total of two 4-hour sessions and costs $40 per person. To request a training, please contact [email protected] at least two months in advance of your first requested date (and please provide several possible date options). This training will also fulfill some of the requirements for the Cadette Babysitter badge. GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND PROGRAM GUIDE 5