Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas 

GUIDELINES FOR RECOGNITIONS

Leadership Development Pin

            The Leadership Development Pin recognizes registered adult troop/group leaders, co-leaders, assistant leaders and group consultants who demonstrate job competence, interest in continuous improvement, and willingness to participate in training in subject areas that will increase their skills in working with girls. 

            The fulfillment of these requirements authorizes the Owl Pin:

1.      The candidate is a registered adult Girl Scout

2.      The candidate has completed one successful year in the position of troop/group leader, assistant leader, co-leader or coordinator

3.      The candidate has completed basic leadership which includes Volunteer Essentials, Program Age Level, and Out and About.

4.      The candidate has participated in at least two meetings, events and/or trainings beyond the troop or group meeting.  An example would be the Service Team Conference

In addition to the Owl Pin, candidates may be eligible for leaves for that pin.  All candidates applying for leaves need to document their hours for any and all workshop/courses taken that improve their work with the girls in their troop/group.

The fulfillment of these requirements authorizes leaves for the Owl Pin

1.      The candidate has taken courses or trainings that are pre-approved for leaves.  A list of the course title, total hours or CEU’s is listed and dates are given for each course.  Pre-approval was received from the Adult Development Department.

2.      The candidate has taken training offered through Diamonds Council.  All Diamonds Council training is approved for leaves.  All other training will be reviewed by the Adult Development Department...

Leaves

Green Leaf:  Represents ten contact hours or one CEU of training.  One CEU is equal to ten contact hours.  The contact hours may be completed at one workshop, course, or training event or represent hours of training accumulated at several trainings over a period of time.  Fire green leaves are replaced by one silver leaf.

Silver Leaf:  Represents 50 contact hours or five CEU’s of training.  The contact hours may be one workshop, course, or training event or cumulative hours of training.  Five silver leaves are replaced by one gold leaf.

Gold Leaf:  Represents 250 contact hours or 25 CEU’s of training

Examples of Figuring Leaves and Hours:

            93 hours=4 green leaves (40) + 1 silver leaf (50) (three hours left over)

            100 hours=2 silver leaves (take off the 4 green leaves)

315 hours=1 green leaf (10) +1 silver leaf (50) +1 gold leaf (250) (five hours leftover.  You must remove one silver leaf)

You may only wear leaves that reflect the exact number of hours you have completed and have been approved.  If you trade in five green leaves for one silver leaf you need to remove all green leaves.  Leaves being traded in need to be given to the Adult Development Department.  Record any additional hours so that they may be used in the future.

TRAINER’S PIN

(THREE LEVELS)

Basic requirements:

1. The candidate is an adult member registered with GSUSA
2. The candidate has completed basic leadership training and the Train-the Trainer course.
3. The candidate attains the higher level of recognition by meeting the criteria for those levels described below.

Apprentice Trainer-Level I (above)

            After appointment as an apprentice trainer, the candidate conducts an agreed upon number of courses, at least half of which are with an experienced or master trainer.

Experienced Trainer-Level II

1. The candidate has served at least one year as an apprentice trainer or equivalent.
2. Prior to appointment as an experienced trainer, the candidate has taken additional training in one or more interest areas in which she/he would like to train
3. After appointment, the individual conducts an agreed upon number of training courses, alone or as part of a team.  The individual may also serve on a training committee as part of this requirement.

Master Trainer-Level III

1. The candidate has met all requirements for apprentice and experienced trainer.
2. Prior to appointment, the candidate can have taken training for administrative or volunteer staff or advanced training in a specialized skill area.
3. The candidate may serve on a training committee or a task group designing training curriculum
4. The candidate has served at least one year as an experienced trainer
After appointment as a master trainer, the individual conducts an agreed upon number of courses, including Train-the-Trainer courses and coordinated training events with the Adult Development Director or Adult Development Manager

 

APPRECIATION PIN

Requirements:

1. The candidate is a registered Girl Scout adult volunteer or staff member
2. The candidate has provided outstanding service to one or more Service Units in a way that furthers the council’s goals
3. The candidate must have provided service beyond the expectations for the position

Examples of possible candidates for the Appreciation Pin might include but are not limited to:

• A service unit director whose management results in a consistent increase in membership or retention over the last three years
• A volunteer who has successfully led an annual regional event that offers the girls an opportunity to interact with girls beyond their troop and service unit
• A volunteer who recruits co-workers to provide career mentoring for girls in the surrounding community.
• A person who consistently manages a highly successful product sale for the service unit
• A director of an outstanding local day camp or program event

HONOR PIN

Requirements:

1. The candidate is a registered Girl Scout adult volunteer or staff member
2. The candidate has provided outstanding service to two or more service units in a way that furthers the council’s goals
3. The candidate must have provided service beyond the expectations for the position

Examples of possible candidates for the Honor Pin might include but are not limited to:

• An individual who has managed consistently successful program events for the council or for an area within the council
• An individual who has organized and directed Girl Scouting in underserved area
• An individual who has planned and directed outstanding training events or conferences for parts or all of the council.
• An individual who has presented the positive image of Girl Scouting to a wider community through significant personal action
• A person who consistently manages a highly successful product sale for more than two service units

THANKS BADGE

Requirements:

1. The candidate is a registered Girl Scout adult volunteer or staff member
2. The service performed by the candidate is truly outstanding and benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout organization
3. The service is so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate

Examples of possible candidates for the Thanks Badge might include but are not limited to:

• An individual who has supervised a council-wide encampment or destinations event
• An individual who has initiated, and successfully managed, the extension of Girl Scouting to underserved populations in several areas within the council
• An individual who has contributed significantly to the total Girl Scout organization in the delivery of Girl Scout program at a regional or council level

THANKS BADGE II

Requirements:

1. The candidate has received the Thanks Badge
2. The candidate is a registered Girl Scout adult volunteer or staff member
3. Since receipt of the Thanks Badge, the candidate has provided distinguished service by:
• Continuing to perform at the same high levels for an extended period of time or
• Increasing her/his sphere of influence or
• Using her/his skills and talents to move into another field or endeavor
4. The service benefits the total council or Girl Scout movement.
5. The service is outstanding and is so significantly beyond expectations that no other award is appropriate

Examples of possible candidates for the Thanks Badge II might include but are not limited to:

• A candidate who, after many successful council-wide training events, went on to plan and direct events for surrounding councils
• A candidate who, after directing council destinations for girls, directed a nationwide destination
• A candidate in a policy position who has initiated and carried through on a plan impacting the strategic planning process of the council that has resulted in greater financial stability
• A candidate who has initiated a program delivery system within the council that has successfully influenced retention and quality program