Between session # 1 & 2  Preparation before Sunday Nov 10

  • Bring symbol of friendship to show in small groups.
  • Look over chapters 1 – 2 in book 
  • Complete page 11 – fill out who those people are in your life & friends where you play that role,
  • Complete quizzes
  • Take note of self-talk. page 25.   Notice positive & negative things you find yourself saying. Each will share one – take note of overall ratio.
  • Take notice or think about things you say to other people.
In addition each week, please bring
·         Mission Sisterhood book
·         Water bottle with name on it.
·         A small backpack or bag to store  stuff when it is not in use.

​Questions to help you know yourself better:

  • ​​What are my short-term goals? Long-term goals?
  • Who matters most to me? Who are my support people?
  • What am I ashamed of?
  • What do I like to do for fun?
  • What new activities am I interested in or willing to try?
  • What am I worried about?
  • What are my values? What do I believe in? (consider politics, religion, social issues)
  • If I could have one wish, it would be ___________
  • Where do I feel safest?
  • What or who gives me comfort?
  • ​If I wasn’t afraid, I would ___________
  • What is my proudest accomplishment?
  • What is my biggest failure?
  • Am I a night owl or an early bird? How can I arrange my life to better suit this part of my nature?
  • What do I like about my job? What do I dislike?
  • What does my inner critic tell me?
  • What do I do to show myself self-compassion and self-care?
  • Am I an introvert or an extrovert? Am I energized being around others or being by myself?
  • What am I passionate about?
  • What is my happiest memory?
  • I know I’m stressed when I ______________________
  • What do my dreams tell me?
  • What is my favorite book? Movie? Band? Food? Color? Animal?
  • What am I grateful for?
  • When I’m feeling down I like to ___________________

NOTE : The entries below are subject to change based on what is done at the session

Between session # 2 & 3
Preparation for Day 3 Sunday, Nov. 17

  • Read chapters 3 -4
    Glance at project planner page 68 – 77. 
    If you need ideas, you can review the project samples & topics in the book, the videos on the workshops4girls YouTube channel,  Mission Sisterhood pages on this website our YouTube playlist or the Pinterest page.  Website
  • Narrow down to a couple of issues you might want to choose for your Take Action Project.​

Day 3 follow up - 
​Preparation for Day 4​ Dec 8 (Final session)

Between the sessions, the girls were asked to:
•     Read chapter 5 & pages 68 – 77 (project planner).
  • COMPLETE TAKE ACTION PROJECT PLANNING PAPER – SEND Finalized plan to me no later than 5 PM Saturday Dec 15. (earlier is better, so you have time to adjust it based on my feedback) You can email/text me a copy if you use the paper copy or share it as a google doc. 
  • ​​Bring a hard copy version with you to the final session.  You will give it to your parent or troop leader to review.
  • For resources to help you fill it out go to this link.  It contains two guides. One that explains what I am looking for in the questions.  The other is a "sample" filled out plan, that illustrates the level of detail.   You can also include info from your answers in the book project planner.
  • Check your email or doc for feedback after you send it, Use feedback to adjust your plan prior based on my feedback.
  • ELEVATOR SPEECH - Practice your individual “elevator speech” to be ready to give it to an adult. You can use the prompt paper I gave you (see below for questions) or the Take Action Statement page 71 of your Mission Sisterhood book.
​
​ELEVATOR SPEECH - Practice your individual “elevator speech” to be ready to give it to an adult. You can use the prompt paper I gave you or the Take Action Statement page 71 of your book.
                                                  15 – 30 second “elevator speech”
                            Your “speech” should answer the following question.
​                      What are you doing for your Journey Take Action Project?    
                                   You can use these prompts or write your own!
                          The issue I’ve chosen for my Journey Take Action Project is:
                                           The reason I chose this issue is:
                          The steps I will take to complete my project are:
                                           The result I hope to have is:

For  Day 4 session info click here

Post journey follow up

 NO NAMES OR TROOP NUMBERS in videos if you want me to share them
There should be no identifying information; troop number, names ,schools, etc. in any videos if they want to post to the Workshops4girls YouTube Channel.  The photo release that your parents  signed promises anonymity.

Ready For Gold  ? 
To find the Gold Award page on the GSOC website go to:   www.girlscoutsoc.org   click about girl scouts > our program >highest awards>click on the pic of the Gold award.  The direct link is http://www.girlscoutsoc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/highest-awards/gold-award.html.  Scroll to the bottom of the page for the important links including:
·         Gold Award dates to remember  Project Proposal deadlines and Interview dates. (Stick this on your fridge & use to budget
          your time)
·         GSOC Gold Award project proposal support meetings  Optional (but recommended) These are the days the girls can talk about
​          their project casually with the interviewers.
·         Info on additional awards and scholarships
Required Gold Award Training.  Check the GSOC calendar for dates http://www.girlscoutsoc.org/en/events/event-calendar.html
Workshops4girls Gold award page .  http://www.workshops4girls.com/gold-award.html
Please my own Gold Award page for insider tips, including:·        
  • Links to a downloadable guide on how to fill out the Gold Award online application 
  • A general overview of the process.
·         Tips on how to pick a project.
·         An expansion of the steps to Gold.
·         Interview tips.
 Things to avoid - A list of common reasons that Gold Awards get sent back for improvements.
 
​ Journey Take Action Project Final Report  - 
http://www.workshops4girls.com/take-action-project-final-report.html
This report is optional & does not have to be turned in to workshops4girls or GSOC.
You may find it helpful if you need to provide proof to your troop leader that you completed the journey Take Action Project.

​