Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council
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#4 Ginger Creek Parkway - Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 692-0692 - (800) 345-6858 - Fax: (618) 692-0685 |
1207 Network Centre Blvd., Effingham, IL 62401 (800) 345-6858 - Fax: (217) 342-3669 |
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2009 Spring & Summer Issue - PDF File
| Trainings By Date | Frequently Asked Questions |
Adult Recognitions at a Glance - Word File - PDF File
Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of the Training Calendar!
Here you will find many opportunities to learn and grow as a Girl Scout volunteer. The Volunteer Development program (VDP) offers learning opportunities to all Girl Scout volunteers. Whether you are a new leader or an experienced volunteer, the Volunteer Development Program offers opportunities to help you have a successful volunteer experience.
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Volunteer Development Program: Courses; Course Registration; Training Plan for Volunteers Courses: INTRO TO.... |
Training Site Locations: Contact the service center at the phone numbers at the top of the page for directions. |
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Pre-registration is required for all training sessions offered by Girl Scouts of River Bluffs. Early registration is encouraged to ensure availability. The service center must receive all registration forms at least five (5) working days prior to the course. Compact Trainings are due fourteen (14) working days prior to the training. Drop-in participants will be not be accepted into the course. Lack of registered participants may result in a course cancellation.
For any course without a fee you can register on line. West Online Registration - East Online Registration
By Phone: (618) 692-0692 - (800) 345-6858: West: extension 130 - East: extension 201 - available 24 hours. Please provide the following information: (Please speak clearly so all information may be correctly retrieved.)
By Fax: (618) 692-0685, Attention Program/Training Registrar - Email: smiller@riverbluffs.org |
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Fees: Courses that include a fee are due at the service center at least five (5) working days prior to the course. Make all checks payable to Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council (GSRBC).
If you are registering for Community First Aid and Safety, Troop Camp Training, or a waterfront course you must mail or bring in your reservation and fee to the service center.... CLICK HERE for Registration Form. No telephone reservations will be accepted for any session with a fee.
However, if you pay by credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover), you may fax a copy of the registration, with credit card area filled out completely including signature to the WEST: Program/Training Registrar at (618) 692-0685. |
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River Bluffs Council training will be cancelled if the council office has been closed during the day due to inclement weather. If you have questions about whether a training will be held, please call the Program/Training Registrar at 618-692-0692/800-345-6858, extension 138, before 5:30 p.m. |
Locations that are accessible are noted on the schedules.
Required Materials: Please read the Course Descriptions and Schedules carefully. Each course lists items to bring to the training session. Please bring the required materials with you. If you have difficulty obtaining the materials required, call the service center and ask for your Membership Development Manager/Regional Membership Manager.
Course Descriptions and Schedules
A = Site is Accessible
Introduction to Girl Scouting in River Bluffs Council
Required For
Course Content
Program.
Cost: NONE
This course must be completed within three (3) months of appointment AND before your troop takes any field trips away from your regular meeting place.
West - Online Registration Form - Western Area
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Sat. 8/15/09 |
9:00 am-12:00 pm |
Corporate Service Center |
Reg. Deadline: 8/10/09 |
East
Additional trainings will be offered this fall.
Required For
Course Content
Cost
Please Bring
West - Online Registration Form - Western Area
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Sat. 8/15/09 |
1:00-4:00 pm |
Corporate Service Center |
Reg. Deadline: 8/10/09 |
East
Grade Level Trainings
Required For
: Adult volunteers new to Girl Scouting; volunteers who will be working with a grade level different from the one in which they were trained; girls interested in Leader-in-Training (LIT) must take the grade level they will work with.Course Content: All courses are 2-3 hour sessions. You only need to attend the session for your troops grade level. At these sessions, you will gain knowledge and resources on the following: planning troop program with girls, available awards, uniform and insignia, program ideas, troop finances and conducting troop meetings.
Introduction to Daisy Girl Scouting
- Grades K-1stPlease Bring
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Daisy Girl Scout
Activity Book, Guide for Daisy Girl Scout Leaders, Volunteer
Resource Guide,
Safety-Wise, paper, pen
West - Online Registration Form - Western Area
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Tues. 8/18/09 |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Corporate Service Center |
Reg. Deadline: 8/11/09 |
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Wed. 8/26/09 |
6:45-10:00 pm |
Signal Hill Lutheran |
Reg. Deadline: 8/19/09 |
East
Introduction to Girl Scout Brownie
- Grades 2nd-3rdPlease Bring
: The Guide for Brownie Girl Scout Leaders, Brownie Girl Scout Handbook, Volunteer Resource Guide, Try-Its for Brownie Girl Scouts, Safety-Wise, paper, pen
West - Online Registration Form - Western Area
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Tues. 8/25/09 |
6:45-10:00 pm |
Signal Hill Lutheran |
Reg. Deadline: 8/18/09 |
Eastern Areas- additional trainings will be offered at a later date.
Introduction to Girl Scout Junior - Grades 4th-5th
Please Bring
: Junior Girl Scout Leader Guide Book, Volunteer Resource Guide, Safety-Wise, Junior Girl Scout Handbook, Junior Girl Scout Badge Book, paper, pen
West - Online Registration Form - Western Area
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Thur. 8/27/09 |
6:45-10:00 pm |
Corporate Service Center |
Reg. Deadline: 8/20/09 |
Eastern Areas - additional trainings will be offered at a later date.
Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, Ambassador (STUDIO 2B)
- Grades 6th-12thFor Advisors of girls Grades 6th-12th
This course is designed for adults who are entering the world of girls ages 11-17. It will cover all of the awards that girls this age can earn. This will include (but is not limited to): Interest Projects, Girl Scout Silver and Girl Scout Gold Awards, Leadership Awards, Focus Books, Collections, etc.
There is a Pre-course assignment that must be done prior to training. For this reason, you must be registered at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the course. Completion of this pre-course assignment will help you understand the program for girls in this age level as well as giving you an opportunity to develop a list of questions and/or concerns to bring to the training.
A copy of the STUDIO 2B Guide for Advisors and one of the focus books is included with the pre-course assignment. These resources will assist you with the completion of the assignment. You must return these books at the end of the training!
Please Bring: Cadette Girl Scout Handbook, Guide for Cadette and Senior Girl Scout Leaders, Interest Projects for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts (aka: Interest Projects for Girls 11-17), STUDIO 2B Guide for Advisors, Volunteer Resource Guide, paper, and pencil/pen
West - Online Registration Form - Western Area
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Thur. 8/20/09 |
6:45-10:00 pm |
Corporate Service Center |
Reg. Deadline: 8/6/09 |
Come learn about camping the Girl Scout way in a fun and safe environment. No previous experience necessary – just a sense of humor and willingness to try something new!
NOTE: All trainings will take place rain or shine. You will be outdoors for part of the training. Registrations must be mailed, faxed with credit card information or brought in to a service center with fee. All trainings are 7:45 am to 4:30 pm; credit will only be given to participants who stay for the entire training.
This course is designed to help adults plan and prepare for an overnight camping event with girls. This training is required for overnight camping experiences of 2 nights or less. Certification is valid for three years.
If your certification has expired, you may retake Troop Camp Training or take the recertification written test available from the Girl Scout Service Center in your area.
Course Content:
How to reserve a site/site information
Indoor/outdoor cooking and recipes and resource information (samples provided)
Campfire building and site clean-up
Menu planning and Kaper Charts
Emergency and safety procedures
Camp activities
Cost: $10.00 per participant (includes supplies, bandana, lunch, & manual). You will receive a confirmation letter prior to the training date, which will include a short assignment and what to bring to training.
If you have any questions or comments, or are interested in becoming a troop camp trainer, please contact Emily Stanley, Outdoor Program Manager at 618-692-0692 (800-345-6858), ext. 111 or estanley@riverbluffs.org
West
Additional trainings will be offered again later in the year.
East
Additional trainings will be offered again later in the year.
(Community First Aid and Safety)
Courses are only offered at the Corporate Service Center in Glen Carbon, IL
Certification Period:
Community First Aid - 3 years / Community CPR - 1 year
Registration Note:
Registration fees for these courses must accompany the registration! NO telephone reservations accepted.
Cost:
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$10.00: for certificate, 2 face shields and bandage kit. This fee is for registered Girl Scouts only. Add $5 for non Girl-Scouts
Required For:
One adult per troop in order to take girls away from meeting site.
Bring
: Paper and pencil; sack lunch
This information applies to the Community First Aid and Safety (8 hour).
Community First Aid and Safety Course - 8 Hours
Course Content
Participants should dress comfortably. Course
requires working with mannequins.
Registration Form
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Sat. 8/22/09
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Corporate Service Center
Reg. Deadline: 8/17/09
Community First Aid and Safety Review - 4 Hours
Prerequisite
: You must have a current CPR/FA Card.Cost: $17.00: includes First Aid Fast book, certificate, 2 face shields and bandage kit (This fee is for registered Girl Scouts only.)
OR $10.00: includes certificate, 2 face shields and bandage kit. (This fee is for registered Girl Scouts only.)
Add $5 for non-Girl Scout members.
Course Content: This course is intended for those who need to renew their CPR and/or First Aid certificates. The course will last 4 hours and you MUST arrive on time. This is a review course only. You will watch the videos, take your written tests and demonstrate your skills. After each video you will have time to ask the instructor questions. If you only need CPR, you can leave when that portion of the class is completed.
This course includes a review
of Community CPR and First Aid principles.
Courses for First-Aid Training
for a chart that is an update to the Courses for First-Aid Training section of Safety-Wise available for Girl Scout volunteers. These courses are accepted as First Aid training for the Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council.
For more information regarding what level of training is needed for different activities, and when it is needed, please consult Safety-Wise.
Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council also accepts the Resuscitative Medicine Training Program or Self Aid and Buddy Care/First Aid CPR training through the Military Training Network.
Volunteer Development Program
Training at the River Bluffs Girl Scout Council is organized through the
Volunteer Development Program (VDP). The VDP provides courses that are
appropriate for volunteers at all levels of experience. Through participation in
training, you receive the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful
Girl Scout volunteer. Becoming a
Trainer/Facilitator Courses are taught by trained
volunteers. Individuals who are interested in becoming a Trainer/Facilitator
complete a Council Trainer application and a series of courses. Next, candidates
co-facilitate with an experienced facilitator who serves as their mentor. For
more information on becoming a Council Trainer/Facilitator, contact the
Volunteer Development Director ,
dmarshburn@riverbluffs.org Learning
opportunities are provided through the generous support of the corporate community,
individuals and Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council. Orientation introduces new volunteers
to Girl Scouting. Each participant is provided with the materials necessary to start a troop. In
addition, you will receive guidance regarding helpful resources and available
support. Orientation is scheduled through your Service Unit Manager (s) and will
be publicized at your service unit meetings and in the Notes to Leaders. For
more information contact Angie Suhre, Volunteer Services Manager at
1-800-345-6858, ext. 117 or
asuhre@riverbluffs.org Beginning Fall 2009, all Girl Scout
volunteers will be asked to complete the online GSUSA online volunteer
orientation as a part of the new Girl Scout volunteer orientation. Required
Training Courses Introduction to River Bluffs and
Leadership Essentials is required for all Troop Leaders Required
Training – Outdoor Activities This course is designed to help
adults plan and prepare for outdoor overnight camping trips of 2 nights or less.
Troop Camp Certification Training is valid for three years. Learn to prepare girls for a
camping experience Hands on practice with fire
building and outdoor cooking Program ideas and activities Kaper charts and menu planning Use and care of council properties Emergency and safety procedures Minimal impact camping Recommended
Training Introduction to Your Basic Grade
Level provides valuable information on planning troop meetings and troop
activities, age appropriate insignia and awards, and troop government. Adapting
Girl Scout Resources All current handbooks and insignia
are still important components of the Girl Scout program. You can use Girl Scout
activities and programs from handbooks to fit into the New Leadership
Experience. Courses. . . . .
Courses offered through the Volunteer Development Program:
Interpret Girl Scout program, policies, standards and procedures.
Provide Leaders, Co-leaders and Assistant Leaders with the information and resources needed to successfully manage a troop/group.
Provide volunteer position skills training.
Offer enrichment opportunities for all registered adults and Girl Scouts 15-17.
Help meet criteria listed in Safety-Wise for specific activities.
Courses are listed in the council
Training Calendar, published twice a year - winter and summer.
Additional courses may be advertised in the monthly publication, Notes to
Leaders which is distributed at service unit meetings.
Independent study courses are available through the Training Coordinators and returned to the Volunteer Development Director at the Service Center. Volunteers who successfully complete the independent study courses will receive notification from the Training Coordinator/Volunteer Development Director.
Course Registration. . . . .
Registration is required for all courses that you plan to attend. Online Registration Form - Western Area - Online Registration From - Eastern Area is available for select courses. The option of registering via U.S. mail, telephone, fax and email is also available for these courses. Registration for all courses with a fee must be sent via U.S. mail or faxed with credit card information.
Registration is required for all courses that you plan to attend. If you are not registered for the course, you can not be notified of cancellation or change in location.
Once you register for a course, remember to write the times and dates on your calendar.
Notify the Girl Scout Service Center as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a course so that your space can be offered to another volunteer.
Registration usually closes 5 business days prior to the scheduled course or 10 business days for Troop Camp Training and First Aid/CPR.
Fees are assessed to some courses to cover the cost of materials, supplies, and/or food. If a fee is required, refunds are only made if the River Bluffs Girl Scout Service Center cancels the course.
A current copy of Safety-Wise, the River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Policies and Standards, a pen and paper are always appropriate to bring to training. If you are attending a program level training, a leader’s guide and/or a handbook for that age level is also appropriate.
This page last edited on Thursday October 01, 2009,