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	Diana Laulainen-Schein BellaOnline's Girl Scouts Editor

Adult Recognitions and Awards
For those of us who were Girl Scouts when we were younger (and heck probably those who weren’t), those colorful badges, patches, and Try Its that the girls earn still hold some wistful appeal. Adults can buy the unearned patches, of course, and you can see those purchases adorning Girl Scout shirts

Attending Leader Meetings
It's a new year and a good time for resolutions. This year, make it a goal to attend your local service unit/neighborhood meetings.

Becoming a Girl Scout Leader
It´s that time of year! Recruitment time for both girls and leaders. The two go hand in hand; in other words, without the adult leaders, there is no Girl Scouting.

Cooperative Troop Leadership
In a previous article, I mentioned the cooperative model of leadership that is being used by some troops. Traditionally, Girl Scout troops were run by a leader and a co-leader. That worked great in the "Leave it to Beaver" days when mothers often had fewer things on their plate than they do these

Heaven Welcomes a Green Angel
A month ago, while my husband and I were traveling to celebrate my big 4-0, a fellow Girl Scout leader passed away unexpectedly. Her death left me reeling. She was a Junior leader, a mother of twins, and a friend.

Leader Appreciation Day is April 22
Leader Appreciation Day is April 22

Setting the Right Example -- To be Fair
One of the most important things you can do as a leader is set a good example. There is a lot of training out there to help you be a leader, but, in my opinion, all that you need to know is in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

The Cookie Mom Job
Cookie sales are THE Girl Scout tradition. It´s a major event that requires enormous volunteer efforts to pull off each year.