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Learn What it Takes to Make a Difference

There is no better way to teach someone that they can make a difference. We have started by demonstrating small and large scale service projects, then by having them work as a team with us and now it is time to let them fly on their own. Of course, we'll be sitting on a branch nearby!

Requirement 1 Earn three interest project patches
On topics related to your Silver Award project.

Requirement #2 Earn the From Dreams to Reality Patch Or Complete five Career Exploration Activities

Requirement #3 Earn the Leadership Interest Project Patch

Requirement #4 Earn the Cadette Girl Scout Challenge

Wrap-Up activity:

Requirement #5 Plan and implement a Girl Scout Silver Award Project
That requires at least thirty hours of work.

Requirement #1 Select a variety of badges to complete from all sections of the Interest Project Book for Cadettes and Seniors. The scouts then can pick three that fit their project.

Requirement #2 Focus on career exploration activities. Work on resumes, interview a female athlete, a travel agent, college internet professor and other activities. Scouts can get the list of activities by clicking on the hyperlink.

Requirement #3 Work on the Outdoor Woman Program for the Service Unit Campout. Each girls will lead one class (activity). She will act as the expert's aid and help guide the younger girls.

Requirement #4 Take the Cadette Challenge. Take a personality assessment, discuss three leadership styles, when they are used appropriately and how they are implemented, perform a community service project, visit the council offices to inquire about girls scouting in Europe and perform a wrap up process which includes making sure the paper work is in on time.

Requirement #5 Helps everyone choose a project, plan, complete paperwork, and implementation.