• 211F Presidents Award Application

  • The President's Award recognizes the efforts of a Service Unit Team or Committee whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed team goals and resulted in significant, measurable impact toward reaching the council's overall goals.

     

    Criteria: Excellence in membership growth, programming, and volunteer training and support. A strong, effective Service Unit Team that exemplifies the Girl Scout Law. The award recognizes the culmination of efforts of the previous membership year. 

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Did the service unit complete these items:

  • All service unit team members and leaders are registered Girl Scouts*
  • The following SU team positions are filled: SU Manager, SU Financial Manager, Recruiter, Fall Product Coordinator, Cookie Coordinator, New Troop Mentor, and Delegate (*IRG Mentor highly recommended).*
  • All adult members of the service unit have completed appropriate training for the positions they hold.*
  • List names and dates training was completed for each service unit team volunteer:*
  • Overall membership of the service unit reflects the diversity of the community.*
  • Overall girl membership for the service unit reached or surpassed the membership goal agreed upon by the service unit team and the staff Membership Manager by September 30.*
  • Membership Goal:*
  • Recruitment: Recruitments were hosted at 95% of the elementary schools within the SU jurisdiction.*
  • Retention: Delivery of Girl Scout program is effective, resulting in the retention of 65% or more of girl members and 65% or more of adult leadership. Retention increase of 5% is acceptable if 65% retention is unrealistic.*
  • Programming: Events are designed, planned and hosted using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.*

  • Please provide copies of agendas and/or flyers:

    • 1 Event for D/B/J & 1 Event for C/S/A OR 2 events for ALL levels.
    • Event or rally to promote the cookie product program.
    • Event or info session promoting outdoor programming or summer camps.
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  • The service unit actively promotes the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards to eligible girls in their region, and both supports and recognizes girls’ efforts throughout the process.*
  • The service unit has evidence of maintaining and/or cultivating contacts in the community (i.e. scheduled talks to community groups/schools, participation at community events/fairs, etc.).*
  • Financial Health: Service unit financial reports and product program reports are submitted on time.*
  • Reports Submitted:*
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  • 95% of all troop financial reports were turned into the service unit financial manager or service unit manager by May 31.*
  • Product Program Participation: 65% of troops registered participated in the council-sponsored Fall Product Program.*
  • 95% of troops registered by December 15 participated in the council-sponsored Cookie Product Program. The service unit must list all registered troop/group numbers as of December 15.*
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  • Volunteer Training and Support: All new Troop Leaders are welcomed into the Service Unit with an orientation and Investiture Ceremony.*
  • The service unit team maintains ongoing communication with troop/group leadership utilizing a variety of methods that serves the needs of the area adults (regularly scheduled meetings, email, mailings, telephone, etc.)*
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  • Supports volunteer appreciation within their service unit by submitting nominations for annual recognitions and/or hosting a local recognition/appreciation event for adult volunteers.*
  • Council Relations: SU Manager and team worked cooperatively with the council Membership Manager assigned to their area. SUM/team followed all Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoint guidelines and ensured troop leaders did the same. Violations of policies and conflicts were relayed to the MM immediately.*
  • Marketing/PR: SUM/team will share stories of SU events, community service projects, scholarships, attendance at community events such as parades, etc., with their MM, troopscoop@gseok.org and/or the Marketing Department of GSEOK.*

  • Please include 3-5 photos with your submission.

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    For recognition at the annual Adult Recognition Event, the service unit manager should submit this application by February 15 of each year.

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