From retro to historical
Yet again, I’ve been wanting to update the blog for a month now, but real life kept getting in the way. But I’m back, jack!
Author: GSWAC-Amy
Communication Station!
Recently I have been struggling with figuring out the best way to communicate that works best for our parents/girls AND me. I am very much a computer based person, because if you saw my office space, you would understand. Paper…
Maybe It’s Me…
I’m not going to get into my thoughts on the whole #banbossy campaign at this point – but don’t worry, I will sometime in the near future and it will take up its own lengthy blog post. But I came…
This makes it all worthwhile
I received this note from one of my second year Daisies a few years back. She’s still in our troop, and I hope she stays in it all of the way through to Ambassadors.
Starter Kits
I know it might sound like this is just grousing (and it probably is), but I’m a little disappointed with the starter kits offered by GSUSA. They include a vest or sash, a Girls Guide to Scouting, a girls’ journey…
Wind Map
I know this might be kind of random, but I think it’s kind of neat, and it might fit in with a badge or journey somewhere. I’m just starting the Junior level in the fall, so I’m not familiar with…
Chattanooga Trip Itinerary
I haven’t had the chance to recap our Chattanooga trip due to some mega sinus issues that ended in surgery, but I’ve had some asking about our schedule. First of all, I highly recommend a trip to Chattanooga with your…
I’d Need a Time Machine
After our delegate meeting a few weeks back, I spoke with a board member on the way out. Board members help bring in the money for Girl Scout councils to put it simply. I asked about that aspect, and she…
Our Harlem Shake
Last year, a fellow Girl Scout leader friend of mine was diagnosed with throat and lymph node cancer. While she was undergoing chemo and radiation, she asked for her friends to make “harlem shake” videos for her when she finished…
How NOT to Go Hiking
Last week, a father and his two children were rescued from Congaree National Park after their plans for a short hike went terribly wrong. I would hope most Scout leaders know this information, but when I read this article, some…