Silver Birch Area
Spread The Word –Communicate
Session Descriptions
Key: S = Spark Program ALL
= suitable for all
B = Brownie Program SNB = Senior Branches
G = Guide Program GEN = General Interest
P = Pathfinder Program ADMIN = Administration
Double Sessions 12:30- 3:40
Indicate
double session selection under Session B & C on the registration form and
be sure to select a Session A.
B/C
1 Stage 1 ALL Denise Calvert
If
you have not had the opportunity to attend Stage One of the Leadership Development
Program then this is the session for you. It will provide activities and
resources to help you get started in your position as a new Guider. This session
is for New Guiders only.
B/C
2 Camp Tewatano Visit ALL Sylvia Dufresne
Visit
Camp Tewatano and learn about Solar Heating and much more. Transportation will be arranged.
B/C
3 Fresh Air Fare ALL Gayle Shepherd, Karen Henderson
More
than beans and wieners. Hands on outdoor cooking Session at local Girl
Guide Site. Dress for the weather.
B/C
4 Orienteering (Map & Compass) G/P/SNB Lynn Clark, Bev Spillane
Here's
hoping you don't get lost. We will show you the right way. Please bring your
own compass if you have one.
B/C
5 Conflict Management Workshop GEN Tim
Purvis
Participants
will learn basic conflict management theory and practical skills and strategies
for handling conflict in inter-personal and group settings. You will also
discover your own conflict management style.
B/C
6 Sizzlin Science B/G Lori Purvis,
Cherilyn Golub
Introduce
Brownies and Guides to hands on science fun including ideas for crafts, music,
experiments, games and food. List of resources will be supplied and
instructions for some of the activities. Bring a tape recorder for music
portion. Note: Please indicate on your application if you have a nut allergy.
This session is similar to the one presented in 2001 but longer.
B/C
7 Public Speaking GEN Sharon
Pringle
Do
you shudder and shake at the thought of speaking to a group of parents? Come
and get some tips on how
to
make public speaking a little easier.
A
8 Dance ALL Jan
Rainey
Come
and learn some simple dances that you can include in your meetings. This
session will help you add activity, creativity & Fun to your program
planning.
A
9 Spark & Brownie Program Crafts S/B Chris
Lloyd
Crafts
to enhance your Spark and Brownie Programs. Please bring a pair of scissors and
lots of enthusiasm.
A
10 Meetings in a Baa S/B Dianne Lemay, Lise-Ann
Hamell
Would
you like to have a meeting ready to be used on that night you haven't got time
to prepare anything. We will show you how to plan, pack and be ready for those
nights.
A
11 Knots for Beginners G/B/SNB Colleen Hawes
Learn
to teach the basic knots to your girls through hands-on activities. To include
Bowline, Clove Hitch, Reef Knot, Sheet Bend.
A
12 How to plan a campfire ALL Cherilyn
Golub
Have
you always wanted to know how to plan a memorable campfire. Come, learn and
experience.
A
13 Add Fun to your District and Division Meetings ADMIN
Enliven
your meetings, foster the friendship, and work together as a team. Most of all
have fun.
A
14 Safe Guide ALL
If
you have not yet attended a Safe Guide Training -here is your opportunity.
Session will concentrate on how
to
use the Safe Guide for all your activities.
A
16 Twisted Paper Baas GEN Marg Fitzgerald/d
Instructions
will be sent out prior to Area Day for this interesting craft. Not for the
craft challenged.
A
17 Come to Sangam G/P/SNB Christina
Schilling
Take
a trip to India to visit our world centre there -Sangam. This session will
offer a taste of the Indian experience through music and the arts. You will
have the opportunity to try on a sari and take part in ceremonies. All of these
activities will prepare you to lead your own "tour" to India with
your unit.
A18
Developing Leadership in girls ALL
Although
some people seem to be born with leadership qualities, these qualities, can be
learned and developed. Come and learn how to develop leadership in your girls.
A
20 Games for small spaces & small groups G/P Janice
Monahan
Do
you have a small group or meet in a small space? Are you looking for ideas for
suitable games?
A
21 Fun with Kerchiefs B/G/P/SNB Joy
Smillie
Learn
many ways to use and have fun with a kerchief. Girls will enjoy this useful
craft. Extra Cost $ 3.00
B
23 Spark & Brownie Program Crafts S/B Chris Lloyd
Repeat of Session A 9
B
24 Intermediate Knots G/P/SNB Colleen Hawes
Come
build on your knowledge of knots. Learn some Intermediate knots that you can
teach to your unit. Must I know the basic knots -see A 11
B
25 Program Ideas for wee folk S/B Christina
Schilling
Participate
in singing games, simple games and crafts that will interest your young girls.
Bring a tape recorder to record the songs that we sing so that you can play it
at your meetings. It will help you to remember the tunes and the words. These
activities will fulfill program requirements.
B
26 Games for small spaces and small Groups S/B Jan Rainey
Do
you have a small group or meet in a small space? Are you looking for ideas for
suitable games?
B
27 Stop Pulling You Hair Out... You're Going Bald ALL Marcia Powers Dunlop
Tired
of using valuable Guiding time on discipline issues? This session is for you!
Come, learn some tips, share your ideas and discuss behavioural challenges you
face.
B
29 Leading People ADMIN
One
day you are running a unit, and then suddenly you are an administrator responsible
for looking after dozens of adults. Welcome to the Commissioner's job. This
session will help you get started.
C
30 District Guider ADMIN
Have
you been wondering how you can best do your job as District Guider. Come
together with other District Guiders & District Commissioners to discuss
the job description and plan for the coming year.
C
31 Meetings in a Bag S/B Dianne
Lemay & Lise-Ann Hammell
Repeat
of A 10 I
C
32 Safe Guide ALL
Repeat
of A 14
C
33 Crafting Fun with Knots G/P Joy Smillie
Your
Guides and Pathfinders will have fun doing these crafts.
C
34 Below Zero ALL Dale Wombwell
A taste
of 2 or 3 activities from this Winter Activity Program. Fun activities to
include in your meetings. Come
dressed
for the weather -session will be outdoors.
C35
Adding Action to your Brownie Program B Teresa Ross
Come
learn how to add fun, flexibility and creativity to your Brownie Program.