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	Diana Laulainen-Schein BellaOnline's Girl Scouts Editor

For Girls, By Girls, About Girls
Last week I received a letter wanting to know why we didn´t let the girls plan their Brownie activities.

January Planning
January is a time to regroup, reassess, and revise. I plan our entire year in August, but I take a moment in January to make sure the plans still make sense. I also take a moment to consider February´s big event, which is Thinking Day.

Organizational Tips for Junior Leaders
I recently received this email from another leader, Cherie Cooper, with what I found to be helpful information for leaders at the Junior level. With her permission, I am posting her ideas for everyone´s benefit!

Planning for a New Brownie Troop
It´s nearing the end of the school year and a lot of troops are thinking about Court of Awards and end-of-the-year activities. I am thinking about my Daisies first year as Brownies.

Starting Out in Daisies
Recently I sat down with a new volunteer who will be leading a new cooperatively led Daisy troop at the school where my girls attend. It occurred to me that the basics are the same and sharing them might help all new leaders.