Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc., Inc.
Testimonial
“I never would have guessed how rewarding being a Girl Scout leader would be. I love it! I encourage any working mom, who thinks she doesn’t have the time, to go ahead and get involved as a leader.”
-Laura, Girl Scout Leader

Downloads

Downloads may consist of flyers, documents, PowerPoint presentations, or other information we provide to our membership. For forms, please visit our forms section.

Program and Training Opportunities

2010 - 2011 Progam Opportunities (PDF 4.27MB) 2010 - 2011 Adult Learning Opportunities (PDF 2.00MB)
Girl Scout Green Pages (PDF 257KB)
The Girl Scout Green Pages are a county-by-county guide to local organizations that offer program opportunities for Girl Scout troops.
Leader in Training ~ Girl Workbook (PDF 245KB)
This workbook is designed to facilitate and document the steps that a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador needs to complete the Leader-In-Training (LIT) program.
Program Aide Workbook (PDF 312KB) Forever Green Community Action Project (PDF 344KB)
Event Cooking (PDF 85KB)
Learn to use the equipment properly to cook in the Camp Honi Hanta kitchen. We will go over group menu planning, equipment use and cleaning. This course is required to use the kitchen at Camp Honi Hanta
Outdoor Education Opportunities (PDF 949KB)
Safety Activity Checkpoints (Safety-Wise) Full Version (PDF 4.56MB)
Click here to download the complete version of GSUSA's Safety Activity Checkpoints. If you only need to download a particular section please go to the Safety Activity Checkpoint by Activity Section at the bottom of this page.
 

Program and Event Opportunities

True Beauty Festival (PDF 298KB)
Did you know that having positive body image can lead to healthy self-esteem, lower rates of depression and the development of healthy habits? By working together on cultivating positive body image, we can heal ourselves and help prevent our younger girls from getting the “I hate my body” bug. So join us for our True Beauty Festival! There will be a wide variety of female speakers, performers and activities all dedicated to loving our bodies and taking good care of ourselves. We’ll dance, sing, hoop and do yoga! There will be a film and a fashion show! There will be delicious and nutritious snacks! And lots of good info for you to share with friends. Come celebrate National Love Your Body Day with us!
Healthy Girl Initiive (PDF 1.15MB)
Healthy lifestyle awareness programs and activities for girls ages 8 - 14 and their adult caregivers (usually parents) in South Sarasota County (North Port, Venice, Englewood, and Laurel/Nokomis/Osprey).
To Serve God Brochure (PDF 591KB) To Serve God Brochure Order Form (PDF 15KB)

Home Study Courses and S'more Stuff for Adults

Troop Camp Recertification Home Study Course (PDF 339KB) Girl Scout Basics Home Study Course (PDF 2.52MB)
Complete this course booklet and return to the council headquarters.
Daisy Age Level Home Study Course (PDF 1.44MB)
Complete this course booklet and return to the council headquarters.
Brownie Age Level Home Study Course (PDF 1.30MB)
Complete this course booklet and return to the council headquarters.
Junior Age Level Home Study Course (PDF 1.14MB)
Complete this course booklet and return to the council headquarters.
Girls 11-17 Age Level Home Study Course (PDF 1.51MB)
Complete this course booklet and return to the council headquarters.
Girl Scout Daisy Earned Awards (PDF 359KB) Girl Scout Brownie Earned Awards (PDF 211KB)
Girl Scout Junior Earned Awards (PDF 396KB) Girl Scout Cadette Earned Awards (PDF 210KB)
Girl Scout Senior Earned Awards (PDF 315KB) Girl Scout Ambassador Earned Awards (PDF 199KB)
SWAPS (PDF 1.03MB) Workshops for Service Units (PDF 146KB)
Enrich your service unit meeting. Volunteers have agreed to provide short “how-to” workshops on special topics in or near the counties where they live. If you are interested in any of the following workshops, contact the adult development department. Call Sherry Kessel @ 800-232-4475 ext 310.
Safety Activity Checkpoints ~ 2010 (PDF 4.56MB) Welcome to Geocaching (PDF 1.09MB)
Troop Pathway Packet (PDF 1.58MB)  

Council Patch Programs

Council Tote Programs

Girl Awards

Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal (PDF 1.74MB)
PLEASE NOTE: Girls MUST attend a Gold Award workshop to earn their Gold Award. Please refer to page 20 of the 2010 - 2011 Program Opportunities Book for specific times and dates.
Girl Scout Gold Award Final Report (PDF 1.74MB)
PLEASE NOTE: Girls MUST attend a Gold Award workshop to earn their Gold Award. Please refer to page 20 of the 2010 - 2011 Program Opportunities Book for specific times and dates.
2009 - 2010 Girl Scout Recognition Form (PDF 52KB) Girl Scout Gold Award Guidelines (PDF 2.66MB)
PLEASE NOTE: Girls MUST attend a Gold Award workshop to earn their Gold Award. Please refer to page 20 of the 2010 - 2011 Program Opportunities Book for specific times and dates.
Girl Scout Silver Award Guidelines (PDF 2.05MB) Girl Scout Bronze Award Guidelines (PDF 2.01MB)
P.R.A.Y. Religious Recognitions (PDF 162KB)  

Adult Awards

Volunteer Position Descriptions

Outdoor Cooking Recipes

Miscellaneous Downloads

2009 Annual Report (PDF 2.98MB) 2009 Blue Book of Basic Documents (PDF 450KB)
We are pleased to provide an electronic copy of the Blue Book of Basic Documents’, 2009 edition. To create a more efficient process of distribution, hard copies of the Blue Book will no longer be mailed to councils. The publication, which is in PDF format, will permit timely updates when changes to policies or procedures are approved by the National Board of Directors.
Girl Scout Fact Sheet ~ 2010 (PDF 234KB) Girl Scout Fact Sheet - Spanish ~ 2010 (PDF 327KB)
Camp Caloosa Forest Stewardship Management Plan (PDF 507KB) GIRL SCOUTS OF GULFCOAST FLORIDA, INC. POLICIES, STANDARDS, GUIDELINES, AND PROCEDURES (PDF 3.31MB)
Delegate Orientation and Training Manual 2010 (PDF 1.06MB) Daisy Leader Activity Guide (PDF 3.92MB)
This kit will assist you in planning and implementing your first 12 Girl Scout Daisy meetings.
Girl Scout Catalog (PDF 14.44MB) New Hours of Operation (PDF 10KB)
In order to conserve energy, effective May 1, 2009, the Girl Scout headquarters in Sarasota and the service center in Fort Myers, including both Girl Scout shops, will be open weekly on Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Mondays. Please click here for more information.
ACTION Rally Training December 2009 (PDF 4.54MB) Girl Scout Family Guide ~ Spanish (PDF 822KB)
Flag Ceremony Instructions (PDF 23KB) Guidelines For Girl Scout Websites (PDF 18KB)
Girl Scout Online Safety Pledge (PDF 20KB) Swine Flu Information (PDF 60KB)
Shop Flyer - New Spring Fashions (JPG 188KB) Emergency Information (PDF 47KB)
Insurance Guidelines (PDF 154KB)  

Directional Maps

Public Relations

President Obama Signs Girl Scout Commemorative Coin Act (PDF 37KB)
President Barack Obama signed the Girl Scouts of the USA Commemorative Coin Act authorizing the minting of 350,000 silver dollar coins in honor of Girl Scouts and the achievements of the 50 million women across the nation whose lives have been influenced by Girl Scouting. Click headline for more information.
Girl Scout Alumnae Questionaire (PDF 1.18MB)
Share your Girl Scout memories with your sister Girl Scouts!
Public Relations Information Sheet (PDF 24KB) Photo Tips (PDF 23KB)
Photo Release Form ~ Girls ~ English (PDF 12KB) Photo Release Form ~ Adult ~ English (PDF 11KB)
Photo Release Form ~ Girls & Adults ~ Spanish (PDF 16KB)  

Property and Facilities

Newsletters

Girl Scout Cook-ie-Off

Girl Scout Fact Sheets

It's Your Story - Tell it! FAQ (PDF 43KB)
Learn moe about the new Journey Series: It's Your Story - Tell it! and learn about all the next exciting things coming soon!
 

2008 National Convention

Safety Activity Checkpoints

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