1. Girl Scout Silver Award Welcome!!

2. Pathway GSLE: “New” Guidelines Step-by Step There are 8 steps to earning your Girl Scout Silver Award

3. Step 1 Go on a Cadette Journey: –I–It’s Your World-Change It! –I–It’s Your Planet-Love It! –I–It’s Your Story-Tell It! Remember, the last step in your Journey involves planning and completing a take-action project. This is great practice for your Silver Award project! To get the full effect of the Journey, GSCNC recommends that you complete all of the sample sessions in the Adult Guide for your Journey.

4. Step 2 Identify Issues You Care About –To solve any problem, you must first identify it! –What matters most to you? –Jot down some issues that concern you!

5. Step 3 Build your Girl Scout Silver Award Team –Small team model: 2-4 girls –Solo model: On your own

6. Step 4 Explore Your Community

7. Step 5 Pick Your Take Action Project

8. Step 6 Develop Your Project What steps do you need to take to reach your goal? What special talents can you use? Do you need more background information? Who can you ask for help? What supplies do you need? Do you need money?

9. Step 7 Make a Plan and Put It Into Motion What Is the Task? Who Will Do It? How Will the Task Be Done? When Will It Be Done?

10. Now… DO IT! Remember that the suggested minimum time for your Silver Award (planning and completion of project) is 50 hours. Keep a record as you go by: –Taking photos –Shooting video –Making a scrapbook –Journal…..

11. Step 8 Reflect, Share Your Story, and Celebrate! Reflect: –W–What did you discover about yourself? –H–How did you connect with your local and global communities? Who do you know now that you didn’t know before? –W–What impact did your Take Action project have on your community? How will it go on past your involvement?

12. Share Your Story… Do a presentation for a younger Girl Scout troop Make a video and post it online Write an essay or article for local paper or council newsletter Create a Web site or blog Log on to existing sites World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Taking It Global Global Youth Service Day

13. Silver Award Final Report Meet with your Troop Leader or Project Advisor Complete the form NEATLY & Completely Your Troop Leader/Project Advisor and you must sign Have your Troop Advisor turn the form in to the GSCNC Shop and purchase your pin!

14. CELEBRATE Your troop may decide to hold a ceremony Your association or service unit may want to recognize your accomplishments Your name will be listed in the GSCNC Awards Yearbook so that everyone knows about your accomplishment!

15. Requirements Step 1-Journey Step 2-Identify Issues Step 3-Build a Team Step 4-Explore Your Community Step 5-Pick a Project Step 6-Develop Project Step 7-Make a Plan and Do Your Project! Step 8-Reflect, Share and Celebrate

16. Money Earning and Safety-Wise Please review Green Pages, Safety-Wise and Volunteer Essentials for guidelines!

17. Details… Girls may work individually or in a group while earning the Silver Award AS LONG AS EACH GIRL HAS A DISTINCT ROLE IN THE PROCESS AND EARNS HER HOURS INDIVIDUALLY. Each girl must have a very distinct leadership role. Log your hours individually and keep track of your work! On My Honor……

18. Project Ideas…

19. Project Ideas Helping Lonely, Disadvantaged or Home Bound People Working with Abandoned Animals/Pet Training Creating Recreation Opportunities for Youth Designing Pollution/Environmental/Go Green Projects Working to change a School or Community Rule or Ordinance you don’t agree with Campaigning for Diversity and Equality Championing Arts Education or Promotion Providing STEM Opportunities for Girls Planning activities about Cliques/Teasing, Bullying Prevention Preserving and Promoting Town or Women’s History Working for Neighborhood Improvement GO BEYOND COLLECTIONS! GO BEYOND DAY CAMP! GO BEYOND….

20. More Information about Projects Remember to think globally to see how your project could impact the wider community. Can your project help your school, your place of worship, a local park or nature center, a community center, a group of senior citizens? Are there ways of sharing your project idea with others in your city, county, or state? THINK BIG and see how you can make an impact! You should also plan for sustainability. How can your project continue into the future? What can you do to make sure that your project is long- lasting?

21. Last words of advice… Be honest about your activities and completing each requirement. Pick a project that challenges you, interests you and is something you are passionate about. Do a project you will be able to wear well in your heart… and proudly on your vest or sash!