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GS Program Analysis

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Discussion and update on the new GS program troop in a box. This program involves the partnership of the ERS/IRS/GES teams.

Kate offered a brief overview of the new program. It will focus on the recruitment of Daisy and Brownie level girls. The two binders created contains a 6-meeting plan; the Daisy troop will earn 10 petals and the Brownies will earn 6 badges based on the theme of girls learning about themselves and friendship. The kit will include all the materials and supplies required for the Leader to get the troop started.

The troops will not have a bank account nor will the girls participate in product sales. This program acts as an introduction to what GS are all about, in addition, to acquaint potential volunteers to the troop leader role.

Melissa mentioned the collaboration with marketing/communication to ensure that the GS brand will be used in its correct format and also to offer assistance with graphic and content edits.

She reiterated that this pilot program is not a money maker for the organization, but there will be a cost involved. In addition, the staff needs to confirm the cost for leader and girls; secure locations; think of what type of recruitment and promotion needs to be carried out for a successful result. Also, what type of resources to offer to the volunteers to help them in their leadership …show more content…

They would not need to purchase any supplies. The girls will have the opportunity to earn 2 badges per meeting and the meeting format will be: 1) Opening Circle; 2) activity; 3) Petal story; 4) an active activity; 5) snack time; 6) activity; and 7) closing story. At the end of the 1.5-hour session the girls will be given a parent letter with 3 activities (they may choose 1), the parent will sign and return it to the next meeting stating the activity was

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