July 2004
Welcome to the July 2004 P.R.A.Y. Girl Scout News
Bulletin. This Bulletin is how we share
information about the religious awards programs and ways to strengthen
relationships with the religious community.
The
following 3 resources can be used to supplement the Presentation:
o Leaders will be able to explain what the religious awards programs are and why girls should be informed about them.
o Leaders will be able to outline the four basic steps for girls to participate in a religious awards program.
o Leaders will understand that their role is to provide information (not instruction) for the religious awards programs.
o Leaders will become familiar with the resources to make presentations on the religious awards programs to their Troops.
Click here for Service Unit Script.
“Script” for Troop
Leaders to Present Information on Religious Awards
The Troop Leader is a key person in presenting information on the religious awards programs. It is key that the leader understands that they only need to provide information on the programs and are not required to instruct classes to complete the program. The script will help leaders to inform troops and parents about the optional religious awards programs that are available to Girl Scouts and their families.
Click here for Troop Leader Script.
Preparing for the New Program Year
The following is quick checklist
to consider in preparing for the new program year:
Store Manager – check inventory of God and Country booklets (if
your council stocks them). If your
council is interested in stocking these booklets in your council store, please
contact Joan for more information.
Newsletter editor - Promote the religious awards in your council
newsletter. Click here for a sample newsletter article.
Troop leader – Make presentations on the religious awards to
your troop and parents. See
presentation resources above.
Girl Scout – Start earning the religious award so that it can
be finished in time for Girl Scout Sunday/Sabbath in March.
Interfaith Committee – Plan a special event to recognize religious award
recipients on Girl Scout Sunday/Sabbath.
Adult Award Recipients –
first quarter of 2004
The adult recognitions are given to adults for outstanding service to young people through service to the faith community and Girl Scouts. We would like to congratulate the following outstanding adults who received recognition for their service in January, February or March 2004:
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Central Maryland GSC |
Beth Ann Meister |
Protestant God and Service |
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Centrillio GSC |
Debra Vaughan |
Protestant God and Service |
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Citrus GSC |
Debbie Wilson |
Baptist Good Shepherd |
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Cross Timbers GSC |
Evelyn Williams |
Protestant God and Service |
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Glowing Embers GSC |
Gina Louise Coy |
Lutheran Servant of Youth |
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Greater St. Louis GSC |
Barbara Ballard |
Protestant God and Service |
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Greater St. Louis GSC |
Marchal July-Bennett |
Protestant God and Service |
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Kentuckiana GSC |
Lynn Jessup |
Protestant God and Service |
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Kentuckiana GSC |
Betty Swope |
Protestant God and Service |
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Middle Georgia GSC |
Sandy Dimon |
Protestant God and Service |
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Otahki GSC |
Amy Cain |
Protestant God and Service |
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Otahki GSC |
Carolyn Goodin |
Protestant God and Service |
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Otahki GSC |
Sandy Hastings |
Protestant God and Service |
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San Fernando Valley GSC |
Nancy Goss-Bozarth |
Protestant God and Service |
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Sarah Wells GSC |
Peggy McCourry |
Lutheran Servant of Youth |
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Savannah GSC |
Dollie Reeves |
Protestant God and Service |
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Southwestern Pennsylvania GSC |
Nellie Nicholls |
Protestant God and Service |
If there is someone in your troop or service unit or council who is active in
his or her faith community and has done recognizable work with girls, please consider
him or her for recognition. Each of these awards requires a nomination. Click here for adult
award applications.
Show off your Religious Awards!
Wear these awards in a single horizontal row on the right side of the uniform blouse, level with the Girl Scout Membership Pin, or on the vest in the area below the membership stars or troop numerals and above the next official insignia already on the vest. For more info, click here.
To Serve God
P.R.A.Y. has shipped the new To Serve God brochures to those councils who have made requests. If your council did not receive the email order form or for any additional requests, please contact Joan to place an order.
See how your council is doing. Compare your usage (of the P.R.A.Y. programs) to other councils. We have updated the report with year-to-date figures for 2004. Click here to see the God & Country YTD usage report for your council. P.R.A.Y. recipient reports were sent the first part of July to each council. These reports list the recipients of all P.R.A.Y. programs within your council. P.R.A.Y. provides these reports as a service to local councils and encourages them to recognize these recipients in their newsletters.
We provide workshops on religious awards, collaborations with faith communities and more specifically the Protestant God and Country Series. We currently have the following trainings/events scheduled for the upcoming months.
San Jacinto Girl Scout Council–
Houston, TX – July 2004
National Lutheran Association of
Scouters (NLAS) Meeting – Ottawa, IL – August 2004
U.M.C. Conference with Scouting
Coordinators and National Association of United Methodist Scouters – September
2004
Girl Scout Council of the
Nation’s Capital – Washington, DC – October 2004
Christian Educators Fellowship,
U.M.C. Conference – New Orleans, LA – October 2004
Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia – Gainesville, GA – November 2004
Girl Scouts of San Francisco Bay
Area – Oakland, CA – January 2005
4 “All-State” Council Trainings
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Oklahoma – TBA
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Minnesota – October 2004
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Arkansas – April 2005
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Louisiana – April 2005
If your council is interested in having P.R.A.Y. speak and/or present a workshop at a future event, or you would like more information about what we can do, please contact P.R.A.Y. for more information.
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