Publications

Two helpful resource publications for volunteers include Volunteer Essentials and Program Power.

Volunteer Essentials and the Troop Module (an add-on to Volunteer Essentials) are references following council orientation/support training.  Do not neglect GSUSA's online orientation (different from council orientation/support training with your service unit chair or membership executive)!

A yearly guide and calendar, Program Power, is available each August to help you plan your troop’s year. Additional information can be found throughout the year in the Activities & Events section.

Other Publications

Other publications produced and distributed by either Girl Scouts Louisiana East or Girl Scouts of the USA include:

Girl Scouts of the USA:

 

Girl Scouts Louisiana East:

Annual Report:  The Council yearly report to the community, complete with a financial statement, membership data, highlights of the year, and list of donors.  The annual report is distributed in the spring prior to the Annual meeting to donors, community, religious organizations, schools, etc.

Blue Book of Basic Documents:  The “Blue Book” is the GSUSA publication that includes national constitution, by-laws, policies, and credential information.  An abbreviated version - "The Leader's Digest" is distributed to leaders. 

Electronic Newsletter:  Monthly email newsletter sent to volunteers and employees who request inclusion in the Email list.  Announces new program activities and events, community service opportunities, calendar reminders and other pertinent information.  

Girl Scout Catalog:  Girl Scout uniforms, insignia, official items, unofficial novelties.  Mailed annually to all registered members in the summer from GSUSA and also available at the Council Shop.   

Girl Scout Leader Magazine:  Girl Scouts of the USA's official magazine for adults in Girl Scouting.  Mailed quarterly to all registered adults from GSUSA. 

GSLE Connections (formerly Volunteer Information Post (VIP) and Audubon Advantage:  Council newsletter published four times a year.  The member newsletter is mailed to registered Girl Scout members, donors, community and collaborative organizations.  The Council encourages submissions of photos of troops in action or stories of interest.

GSLE Connections Spring/Summer 2010 issue

GSLE Connections Winter 2010 issue

GSLE Connections Fall 2009 issue

GSLE Connections Summer 2009 issue

GSLE Connections Spring 2009 issue

GSLE Connections Winter 2009 issue

GSLE Connections Fall 2008 issue

GSLE Connections Premier 2008 issue

Just for Girls:  Council newsletter mailed to all registered girls, published two to three times a year.  Girls are encouraged to submit articles, photos and artwork.

Just for Girls Winter 2010

Just for Girls Fall 2009

Just for Girls Winter 2009

Just for Girls Fall 2008

   

Program Power:  Council membership year program calendar with program notes and reminders for great program activities each month. Distributed to all troops/group leaders (01s).   

2010-2011 Program Power

2009-2010 Program Power

2008-2009 Program Power

Summer Resident Camp Brochure:  Information and registration for sessions at Camp Whispering Pines resident camp.  Mailed annually to all registered members in early February. 

2010 GSLE Resident Camp Brochure for Camps Marydale and Whispering Pines

2009 GSLE Resident Camp Brochure for Camps Marydale and Whispering Pines

Volunteer Essentials & Troop Module :  Resource material for all registered troop leaders. Used in the orientation for new leaders, service unit team, trainers, employed staff and other adults providing direct services to girls.

2009 Volunteer Essentials

2009 Troop Module (Add-on to Volunteer Essentials)

2008-2009 Leader Resource Guide