by Amanda Gee | Oct 1, 2019 | From The Field, G.I.R.L. Power
On September 19, 2019, GSNorCal hosted a special reception in San Francisco called Celebrating G.I.R.L.s. to celebrate and recognize the very best of Girl Scouts. The event honored Girl Scout alums who have been recognized in tech, journalism, even the Olympics, who point to Girl Scouts as the turning point of their personal and professional successes. Even GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo gave a stirring keynote speech.
by Kristine Sumi | Jul 23, 2019 | Community Service, From The Field, G.I.R.L. Power
Every volunteer has the ability to make Girl Scout history. In Trina Merriman’s sixty-plus years as a Girl Scout, she built a legacy of impact for thousands of Girl Scouts across the country, from Golden Gate Bridging and San Francisco Pride Parade to awards, accomplishments, and more.
by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Feb 19, 2019 | Badges & Awards, G.I.R.L. Power, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources
So you’re ready to start your Gold Award project plan—now what? More than a community service project, the Gold Award is based around a well-researched and sustainable Take Action Project. You’ll be taking an issue you’re passionate about and making a big difference on a local, national, or even global scale, and you’re in charge every step of the way. Where do you even begin?
by Angela Borchert | Dec 4, 2018 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power, Working With Parents
Excited parents can sometimes get too involved in the troop, and the girls miss out on the leadership and challenges that make Girl Scouts so important for their growth. Here are the four best ways to help parents take a step back and let their girl lead the way.
by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Nov 20, 2018 | Badges & Awards, G.I.R.L. Power, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources
Looking to write the perfect Gold Award project proposal? We’ve collected helpful insight from committee members who have evaluated hundreds of Gold Award projects! Get started on your path to Gold!
by Angela Borchert | Sep 11, 2018 | For Volunteers, From The Field, G.I.R.L. Power
Members and volunteers know that Girl Scouts is more about STEM and service, or camping and community than cookies and crafts (although we do that too), but how do we refute this myth in our communities? By sharing what you and your girls are doing all year with local media! But you don’t need to have a public relations background to help your troops shine—here are 5 tips to get you started.
by Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) and Jean Fahy (GSNorCal Staff) | Aug 21, 2018 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power, STEM
Girl Scouts has released tons of new badges, Journeys, and programs to help girls explore science, math, technology, and engineering. Our goal is simple: to let girls know that STEM is for them. We’ll decode the 4 STEM Outcomes and see how leaders and volunteers can encourage girls to explore and thrive in STEM.
by GSNorCal Guest | Mar 13, 2018 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power, Older Girl Resources
Whether you are applying for your dream school or a competitive internship or job, the skills you learned as a Girl Scout will help you get to places you never thought possible. With older girls in mind, Courtney breaks down some helpful tactics to help girls illustrate their Girl Scout involvement on their resumes.
by Leah Takahashi (GSNorCal Staff) and Marissa Vessels (GSNorCal Staff) | Feb 13, 2018 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power
Today’s girls face unique pressures and gender stereotypes, but at Girl Scouts, girls learn the skills, have the experiences, and cultivate the relationships that enable them to soar in life. No one does girl leadership better than we do, and here’s why.
by Marla Feierabend (GSNorCal Staff) | Nov 21, 2017 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power, Older Girl Resources
For over 30 years, Girl Scouts of Northern California’s annual Lead the Way leadership conference has been helping high school girls develop essential personal and professional skills. Marla shares how this weekend-long event full of workshops and presentations can better prepare older girls for the future.
by Heather Burlew-Hayden (GSNorCal Staff) | Nov 7, 2017 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power, Troop Basics
As girls grow up, their friends become even more valuable as they surround themselves with a supportive group to help them maneuver the bigger social world – and Girl Scout sisters are the perfect allies. Keep reading to find out why your girls should invite their friends to join Girl Scouts!
by Elizabeth Schrey (GSNorCal Staff) | Oct 19, 2017 | G.I.R.L. Power, Travel & Adventure
On April 27, 2019, we’ll be celebrating the 38th year of Golden Gate Bridging. Registration for 2019’s Golden Gate Bridging opens this week, so to help commemorate the decades of fun, friendship, and festivities, Elizabeth has put together a list of 30 reasons why you and your girls should come!
