World Thinking Day - February 22, 2021
Service Unit Team Resources
Make sure you review This Year in Girl Scouts for an overview of council
activities, events, Council Connect virtual meetings, and L.E.A.P. meetings.
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World Thinking Day 2021
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Leadership Summit 2020
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Whether you would like to revisit some of the lessons learned at Leadership Summit or you weren't able to make the Summit and you're interested in accessing the materials, this is the place for you! If you're looking for Service Unit position descriptions and links to position training materials, please see the drop-down menu above.
2020 Resources
The Basics:
- 2020 Conference Packet
- Service Unit Guidebook
- Service Unit Planning Packet & Stretch Challenge
- Service Unit Manager Guide
Recordings:
- Let's Work it Out! - Conflict Management
- Tools for Your Expert Troop Leaders
- From 1 to 92: Communicating with Every Generation
- Holding Can't Miss Meetings
- Recruitment 101
- Molding Superstars
- The Who's Who of Your Service Unit
- Service Unit Stretch
- A Bird in the Hand: Recognizing and Retaining Volunteers
The Basics:
- GSU Quick Facts
- Your Staff Support Team
- Training Catalog
- Adult Awards
- Product Program Polices & Standards
- Community Finance Report
Leadership Summit Workshops:
- Birds of a Feather
- No Pressure, No
Diamonds: Managing Conflict
- F.A.I.R. Process
- F.A.I.R. Cards - Follow Me, Girls!
Support Troop and Girl Travel
- Handout - Practice Makes Perfect: Girl Scouts
Refresher
- Presentation - - Handout
- Relax, You've Got this:
Utilizing Technology
- Technology Snap-Shot
- Looker FAQ - We want YOU! Recruitment
and Marketing
- Elevator Speech Worksheet - The Troop That Plays Together Stays Together: Supporting Troops and Retention
- Keeping Them Engaged: Older Girls Leadership
Opportunites
- Handout - From 1 to 92 - Communicating with Every Generation
- Money Earning 101
- Presentation
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L.E.A.P. and Council Connect
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L.E.A.P. 2021 - Regional Service Unit Manager Meetings
Volunteer Support Specialists will meet with the Service Unit Managers to connect on planning for success, council goal alignment, movement-wide development, and high priority information.
Register for April 28, 2021Council Connect Meetings
The 2021 Council Connect meetinga are held the last Wednesday of the month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (No meeting in April.) Register now for these service unit enrichment and development meetings.Council Connect Recording & Presentation
March 2021 Meeting
Passcode: connect21
PresentationPrevious Recordings
- February 2021 Meeting
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January
2021 Meeting
- Passcode: G1VshL%A
Troop Magic
- Supporting Healthy Troops – Your service unit can help deliver the secret ingredients for the "Ultimate" Troop Success
- Council Community Training Ingredients
- Revised Girl Scout Recipe
- Tips for Troop Leaders
- Annual Parent Meetings
New Girl Scout Badges
Meetings that Make a Difference
Rock Your Service Unit
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Short and Snappy Training
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- Adult Recognition Short and Snappy
- Bandana Bonanza Short and Snappy
- Be Inspiring Short and Snappy
- Bling your Cookie Booth Short and Snappy
- Camping Tips Short and Snappy
- Camping? Yes Please! Short and Snappy
- Ceremonies Short and Snappy
- Characteristics of Girls at Different Ages Short and Snappy
- CLTs Function as a Team Short and Snappy
- Conflict Resolution Short and Snappy
- Creating Troop and Parent Agreements Short and Snappy
- Effective Communication Short and Snappy
- Effective Leadership – Personal Mission Statement Short and Snappy
- Finding the Balance Short and Snappy
- Girl Led Progression Short and Snappy
- Girl Scout Grace Short and Snappy
- Guiding Older Girls in Leadership Short and Snappy
- Improving Leadership Skills Short and Snappy
- Inclusion, Diversity, and Pluralism Part 1 Short and Snappy
- Inclusion, Diversity, and Pluralism Part 2 Short and Snappy
- Instill Confidence in Girls Short and Snappy
- Intro to Leave No Trace Short and Snappy
- Investitures and Rededications Short and Snappy
- Involving Parents Short and Snappy
- Journeys Short and Snappy
- Juliette Gordon Low Short and Snappy
- Kaper Charts Short and Snappy
- Kick Off Your Year Short and Snappy
- Knowing Your Resources Short and Snappy
- Money Earning Projects Short and Snappy
- My Promise, My Faith Award Short and Snappy
- Scouts’ Own Short and Snappy
- Sit-Upons Short and Snappy
- Sleep-In Short and Snappy
- Songs and Games Short and Snappy
- SWAPS Short and Snappy
- Take Action Short and Snappy
- Teaching Songs Short and Snappy
- Team Building and Communication Short and Snappy
- The Path to Leadership Awards Short and Snappy
- Think on Your Feet Short and Snappy
- Traveling with Girls Short and Snappy
- Using Social Media Short and Snappy
- Valuing Differences Short and Snappy
- Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints Short and Snappy
- What Every Girl Should Know Short and Snappy
- When the Going Gets Tough Short and Snappy
- Working with Multi-Level Troops Short and Snappy
- World Thinking Day Short and Snappy
- Your Girl Scout Story Short and Snappy
These online trainings and materials support Service Unit Team Members and their positions. Position descriptions and the volunteer position descriptions should be reviewed on an annual basis. Please contact us at info@gsutah.org if you have questions.
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Service Unit Manager
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Summary
The Service Unit Manager plays an important role serving as a knowledgeable, positive and encouraging source of support for the entire service unit. The Service Unit Manager enthusiastically engages others in carrying out the team’s plan for membership development and delivery of a quality Girl Scout experience. In partnership with Girl Scouts of Utah support staff and the Service Unit Team, the Service Unit Manager works with their team to develop a Service Unit Action Plan to help accomplish goals and provide stellar service to the amazing volunteers that step up to make a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.
Term of Appointment
The Service Unit Manager is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for two additional consecutive terms, for up to six years of service.
The Girl Scouts of Utah Council, in conjunction with the Service Unit Team, will perform an annual evaluation of each Service Unit Team member
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Finance Representative
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Summary
The Service Unit Finance Representative plays an important role by ensuring Girl Scout funds are maintained and recorded properly, completely and timely, as well as creating a positive culture of financial literacy and financial health. The Finance Representative is responsible for year-round management of service unit funds and financial records as well as provides financial support, guidance, reassurance and education for all volunteers within the service unit.
Term of Appointment
The Event Representative is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for a second consecutive term, for a total of four years of service.
The Girl Scouts of Utah Council, in conjunction with the Service Unit Team, will perform an annual evaluation of each Service Unit Team member.
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Delegate Representative
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Summary
The Service Unit Delegate Representative plays an important role by performing the duties of and supporting delegates within their service unit who provide a vital information link between local girls and volunteers, and the Girl Scouts of Utah Governing Board.
Term of Appointment
The Delegate Representative is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for a second consecutive term, for a total of four years of service.
Full Delegate Representative Description
Delegate Position Training
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Event Representative
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Summary
The Service Unit Event Representative plays an important role by providing high-quality Girl Scout events designed to meet the needs and interest of girls and further the Girl Scout Mission. The Event Representative enthusiastically creates, promotes, and executes fun and educational service unit programs and events while ensuring all activities comply to safety/risk management requirements, adhere to GSUSA and council policies, and connect to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).
Term of Appointment
The Event Representative is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for a second consecutive term, for a total of four years of service.
The Girl Scouts of Utah Council, in conjunction with the Service Unit Team, will perform an annual evaluation of each Service Unit Team member.
Important Documents
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Product Program Representative
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Summary
The Service Unit Product Program Representative plays an important role by creating a positive experience for girls, families and volunteers while participating in the council sponsored product programs. The Product Program Representative coordinates, educates, communicates and supports troop cookie and fall product representatives throughout the programs.
Term of Appointment
The Service Unit Product Program Representative is a minimum one-year commitment and is renewable for two consecutive terms, for a total of three years of service.
The Girl Scouts of Utah Council, in conjunction with the Service Unit Team, will perform an annual evaluation of each Service Unit Team member.
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Recruiter/Troop Mentor
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Summary
This position has important elements that helps to recruit and retain new volunteers. The Service Unit Recruiter champions in telling the Girl Scout story in ways that build awareness, enthusiasm and support for Girl Scouts in Utah. The Service Unit Troop Mentor is crucial in providing on-going support to new troop leaders and co-leaders during their first year of service.
Term of Appointment
The Recruiter/Troop Mentor is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for a second consecutive term, for a total of four years of service.
The Girl Scouts of Utah Council, in conjunction with the Service Unit Team, will perform an annual evaluation of each Service Unit Team member.
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Recognition Representative
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Summary
The Recognition Representative plays an important role to ensure that adult volunteers in the service unit are recognized for their hard work and outstanding service. Works with the team and volunteers to collect stories of amazing members and nominate them for Girl Scout Adult Awards while cultivating an atmosphere of appreciation through formal and informal volunteer recognition within the service unit. Recognizes girls who earn leadership, service, and the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards.
Term of Appointment
The Recognition Representative is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for a second consecutive term, for a total of four years of service.
The Girl Scouts of Utah Council, in conjunction with the Service Unit Team, will perform an annual evaluation of each Service Unit Team member.
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Communications Representative
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Summary
The Communications Representative plays an important role in informing Girl Scout volunteers and family members, promoting public awareness, and supports Girl Scouting council wide. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining regular two-way communication pathways within the service unit, assist service unit team members with communications with other service units, Girl Scouts of Utah and the public. This is accomplished by proactively managing service unit communication platforms (email/text lists, website, Facebook groups, Google groups, etc.).
Term of Appointment
The Communications Representative is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for a second consecutive term, for a total of four years of service.
The Girl Scouts of Utah Council, in conjunction with the Service Unit Team, will perform an annual evaluation of each Service Unit Team member.
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Other Optional Service Unit Positions
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Day Camp Coordinator
Summary
The Service Unit Day Camp Coordinator plays an important role in promoting the Girl Scout outdoor experience.
Term of Appointment
The Day Camp Coordinator is a minimum one-year commitment and is renewable for two consecutive terms, for a total of three years of service.
Important Documents
2021 Service Unit Program ManualFull Day Camp Coordinator Description
GSU COVID-19 Requirements for Large Gatherings or Events Run by Volunteers (i.e. council-sponsored program events, day camps)
GAB Advisor
Summary
The Service Unit Girl Advisory Board (GAB) Advisor plays an important role by engaging and mentoring older Girl Scouts to be actively involved in the planning and implementation of service unit activities and events. The GAB Advisor provides the opportunity for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts to confirm that service unit activities and events provide, support and promote the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).
Term of Appointment
The GAB Advisor is a minimum two-year commitment and is renewable for a second consecutive term, for a total of four years of service.
Juliette Representative
Summary
The Service Unit Juliette Representative plays an important role in the engagement, inclusion and retention of girls who participate in the Girl Scout Juliette Program. The Juliette Representative encourages independently registered girls and their families to participate in council and service unit programs and activities.
Term of Appointment
The Juliette Representative is a minimum one-year commitment and is renewable for two consecutive terms, for a total of three years of service.
