GSCNC Trainer Manual

Chapter 1

At Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, thereare three GSUSA certified levels of council trainers:Apprentice Trainers, Experienced Trainers, andMasters Trainers.

• Apprentice TrainerA volunteer, who recently completed a Train-the-Trainer course and is in-training to become a full-fledged Experienced Trainer.

• Experienced TrainerA volunteer, who has completed theirapprenticeship and can now take the lead intraining any course they have previously co-trained.

• Master TrainerA volunteer, who has been an Experience Trainerfor at least two years, and meet additional GSUSAapplication requirements.

• Transfer TrainerA volunteer, who moves into our councilboundaries and was a Girl Scout trainer for anothercouncil (as an Apprentice, Experienced, or MasterTrainer).

In the next few pages, we will explain the follow-ing for all levels of trainers:

• How trainers earn recognitions• How trainers are appointed & re-

appointed• What the training positions require

Council Trainers: Position RequirementsAppointments, and Re-Appointments

Throughout the manual, wewill use the term “leadTrainer”. A lead trainer isan Experienced or MasterTrainer who takes on theadministrative responsibili-ties for a particular class.

The Apprentice Trainer

RECOGNITION:After taking the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) class, the Apprentice Trainer is awardedan official GSUSA trainer pin with an “Apprentice” rocker.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS:An Apprentice Appointment Letter (see below) is issued after the TTT class.

√√√√√ Read over the expectations.√√√√√ Keep one copy for your records & send a signed copy to your Training Specialist.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Complete the TTT class.2. Contact your Association Training Manager

(ATM).3. Attend spring and fall association trainer

meetings.4. Co-train three classes, (at least two different

module courses with at least two differentlead trainers).

5. Have your lead trainer fill out a Trainer Evaluation Form for you after each class.

6. Complete the five required worksheets fromthe Field Experience Journal.

7. Attend a Roundtable session to discuss yourexperience.

Frequently Asked Questions - Regarding CouncilApprentice Requirements

Q. How do I find out who my AssociationTraining Manager (or ATM) is?

A. Ask the Training Specialist who works with the TTT class.Q. What counts as a module class?A. Basic Leadership, Program Level, Administrative, & Camping ClassesQ. How does a lead trainer evaluate me after we train together?A. They use the Trainer Evaluation Form (on page 10 in the Field Experience Journal from the

TTT class). It’s also on the website under “Trainer Forms”Q. How do I schedule a Roundtable Session when I am ready?A. Check online and register for an upcoming session or contact your ATM or your Training

Specialist, and they will set it up for you.Q. What do I do with my Training Card (blue ink)?A. Keep track of the classes you train. It will help if there is a discrepancy in council records.

The Experienced Trainer

RECOGNITION:At the end of the apprenticeship, after completing the Roundtable, the trainer isawarded the GSUSA “Experienced” rocker to go under the trainer pin.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS:At this time, an Appointment Letter (see below) is issued, indicating your termof service.

√√√√√ Read over the Requirements &Qualifications (Making sure youunderstand and are workingtoward each one).

√√√√√ Sign both copies.

√√√√√ Keep one for your recordsSend one copy to the TrainingSpecialist.

REQUIREMENTS:1. Sign and return the Appointment

Letter.2. Stay current on all program materials

and procedures.3. Participate in six hours of continuing

education activities every threeyears.

4. Respect each individual’s differencesand use them to enrich the trainingexperience.

5. Use teaching methods and materialsthat are appropriate to subjects, trainee, and setting.

6. Train a minimum of nine hours per year to help fill the council needs, at least six hours ofwhich must be in module courses.

7. Work with the Association Training Manager (ATM) to meet council training needs.8. Provide course information and dates to the ATM at least eight weeks prior to class date to

ensure publicity.9. Team-train as much as possible.10. As a lead trainer – record data for all participants in attendance and quickly submit forms to

the Training Specialist.11. As a lead trainer – write an evaluation for the training and submit it to your ATM with the

trainee evaluations.12. Participate in the re-appointment process every one to three years.13. Attend the annual Trainers Kickoff (or contact your ATM).14. Attend spring/fall association trainers’ meetings.15. Find a replacement trainer if you are unable to train at the last minute.

Frequently Asked QuestionsRegarding Council Trainer Requirements:

Q What counts as continuing education?A. An activity or class that increases awareness of human relations, improves training skills or

enhances personal growth and meets council needs. (First aide training does not meet thiscriteria.)

Q. What counts for my six hours of module training?A. 101 Basic Leadership, 100B Fundamentals for Resource Volunteers, Program Level,

Camping, Administrative, or Trainer Education classes count as module training.

Q. Do trainings for Cadette and Senor Girl Scouts count for training hours?A. Workshops aimed primarily at girls are considered programs and do not count toward the

minimum training hours necessary for re-appointment.

Q. What is a lead trainer?A. The trainer who takes on the administrative responsibilities for the training is considered the

“lead trainer”.

RE-APPOINTMENT PROCESS:√√√√√ After trainers’ appointment periods end, they are

requested to assess their position and decide between thefollowing three choices:

1) Resign If they cannot, or do not wish to, continue as a Council Trainer, a trainer should contact their Training Specialist to resign.

2) Take a leave of absence A trainer who does not wish to resign, but will be taking a specified leave of absence can do so by contacting their Training Specialist.

3) Apply for re-appointment A trainer interested in continuing as a Council Trainer, must apply for re-appointment.

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If you wish to apply for re-appointment, then:

√√√√√ Fill out a the (see below) “Self Assessment Tool”.

This guides you to assess your progress and to update your list of continuing education experi-ences. It can be accessed online at: http://www.gscnc.org/training/justfortrainers.phpIt can also be requested as a hardcopy from your Training Specialist.

√√√√√ Keep a copy for your records & send a copy toyour Training Specialist.

√√√√√ Your re-appointment will be assessed by theAVD department.

√√√√√ If you HAVE fulfilled your trainingand continuing education requirements, You will be re-appointed fora full term of three years.

RE-APPOINTMENT PROCESS (continued):

Additional Requirements if hours are not met:

√√√√√ If you HAVE NOT fuflilled your requirements,but are interested in improving and remaining acouncil trainer, you may be re-appointed for aone year term with two additional requirements.(see below)

1 A Remediation Plan – In discussion with your ATM or Training Specialist, youwill create a plan to fulfill your requirements within one year.

2 A Peer Evaluation – In coordination with your ATM, you will request another trainerto attend and evaluate your training skills, using a Trainer Evaluation Form.

The Master Trainer

RECOGNITION:After a volunteer has been an Experienced Trainer for two years, she/he maywork toward becoming a Master Trainer. This would include being recognizedwith a “Master” rocker to go under her/his trainer pin.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS:This is the same as for an Experienced Trainer.

APPLICATION PROCESS

√√√√√ Fill out a Master Trainer Application (seesample). You can find this on the websiteunder “Trainer Forms”.

√√√√√ Make three copies.

√√√√√ Keep one for your records.

√√√√√ Submit one to your ATM.

√√√√√ Submit one to your Training Specialist.

GSCNC requires that a Master Trainer:

1. Complete two years as an Experienced Trainer.

2. Complete the required continuing education for their term of appointment.

3. Serve on a special training team or task group to design curricula.

4. Take a leadership role in a council training function (such as being part of theTrainer Education Team, coordinating a large event, or mentoring an ApprenticeTrainer).

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The Transfer Trainer

We welcome trainers who have re-located to our council from other areas. The process of transfer-ring into our council is as follows:

√√√√√ Complete a GSCNC Trainer Application(see below). This can be downloadedfrom the GSCNC website under “TrainerForms” or a hardcopy from a TrainingSpecialist.

√√√√√ Submit the application.

√√√√√ A Training Specialist will contact you todiscuss your background, and interestsand to explain the processes ofGSCNC.

√√√√√ A Training Specialist will contact thetrainer’s Association Training Manager(ATM) and make recommendations forsteps to appointment.

√√√√√ The ATM contacts you to welcome youand informs you of the basic requirements of a Council Trainer.

√√√√√ After the proper steps have been followed, your name is then added to the Council Trainerlist at your earned GSUSA level.

RECOGNITIONS:√√√√√ If you have not already received your trainer pin and the appropriate

rocker, this can be requested from a Training Specialist at this time.

All Transfer Trainers should take our 101 – Basic Leadership Training, available in classes andonline. If they are also interested in camping, they should take the 224 – Re-Qualification forCampout class.

Site Fees for Training:

We encourage the use of low, or no-cost sitesfor trainings.• Volunteers should not pay fees out-of-

pocket.• Request payment of site fees from the

Training Specialist before contracting with afacility.

The Training Specialist will either:Approve the request and• Process the payment through GSCNC• Authorize the lead trainer to submit a letter

for reimbursement, accompanied by re-ceipts.

Deny the request and• Assist the lead trainer or ATM in securing a

site that is more cost effective.

Setting-Up a Training

The Course Set-Up Form may be e-mailed, faxed, snail-mailed or droppedoff at the DC council office.

There are at least three ways that training needsare determined:

1. A particular service unit or associationneeds a certain course.

2. A trainer wants to train a particularcourse.

3. The council office sees a need for acertain course.

It is the trainer’s responsibility to find a locationfor her/his training. (ATMs might assist in arrang-ing a location for larger events, such as blitzes.)

At this point, the lead trainer can begin to fill outa Course Set-Up Form (see below).

FINDING A LOCATION

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New location? Includedirections with Course Set-Up Form.

Enrichment descrip-tions, lunch andchildcare arrange-ments go here. (Ifchildcare is an option;include electronicversion of childcareregistration withCourse Set-Up Form.)

You MUST identify aLead Trainer. (Note:Team Training is alwaysencouraged!)

The ATM approvesthe class andsubmits theCourse Set-UpForm to theTraining Specialist.

DETERMINING NEED

For one Trainer:6 Minimum25 Maximum

Campsite Requests:

If training requires a campsite, the lead trainer should submit a GSCNC Trainer Campsite Applica-tion Form (see below), and verify availability with the Camping Administrative Assistant, before sub-mitting the Course Set-Up Form to her/his ATM.

Do not use the online camping registration system when scheduling an outdoor training, as this willresult in time restrictions and fees.

This form is available on page 19 and accessible on the website under “Just for Trainers”.

Specify the time Trainerswill arrive and depart,rather than when thetraining begins and ends.

Day sites are first-come-first-serve on theday of your training(Contact the CampingAdministrative Assistant,with questions.)

Minimum of twotrainers for the first 18volunteers, and anadditional trainer forevery 8-10 volunteers.

Include your 1st and2nd choices ofcamps as well asspecific campsiteswithin each camp.

All Outdoor Classes musthave at least two trainers.

The council office must publish all counciltrainings. Classes are publicized in two places:1. Electronic Calendar -All courses submitted to thecouncil office by an ATM, areadded to the online registrationcatalog. Classes must besubmitted at least 8-weeksprior to the date of the class.

2. Paper Calendar –A training calendar comes out in the publicationIn Addition, which is issued five times a year:• August• October• January• March• MayAny trainings published in In Addition, mustarrive in the council office (with ATM approval) bythe 1st day of the month two months prior topublication.

Materials for the maximum number of partici-pants will be mailed to the lead trainer twoweeks prior to the class, unless otherwiserequested. GSCNC will provide the following:• Nametags• Markers• Course Modules• Authorized Handouts• Evaluation and Reporting FormsAlso available upon request:• Newsprint*• Masking tape• Index cards• Glue sticks• GSUSA publications*• Resource books*• Easels*• TV/VCR*• Training Cards• Trainer Cards*Must be picked up from a council office andreturned with in three days of the class.

Laptops and LCDs:

There are two laptops and two liquid crystal display(LCD) projectors available for use during classes.Requests must be made via e-mail to

[email protected] a minimum of two weeks inadvance of a training class.

Equipment must be picked-up from one of theGSCNC offices. Trainers will be asked to sign astatement of responsibility and provide arefundable deposit of $50 per item. The equipmentmust be returned to a GSCNC office within twoworking days of a class. The deposit will berefunded upon the safe return of the equipment.

Requests will be granted on a first come first servebasis; however, a trainer who has never used theequipment will receive preferred access over atrainer who has used it more than three times in atwelve month period.

Reimbursements:

GSCNC will reimburse trainers for certainexpenses such as:• Refreshments for spring/fall trainers meet-

ings (up to $50 per ATM)• Rental of special, non-GSCNC equipment

required for training volunteers (e.g.Coleman stoves, kerosene lanterns, round-up tents, etc.)

Camping Equipment for Training:

Camping equipment may be rentedusing the Rental Equipment RequestForm (see Appendix A, page 20)Available online under “Trainer Forms”and then “Camp Related Forms”.

Requests should be submitted at least twoweeks before the equipment is required.Equipment must be picked up and returnedduring Equipment Center hours.

Supplementary Handouts:

Module courses must be consistent council-wide; therefore, individual trainers should notdistribute personal handouts to replace orsupplement course content.

Trainers who wish to give input on curriculumchanges should contact the Manager of AVD andthe appropriate groups will address the concern.

Copies of handouts for enrichment classesshould be given to a Training Specialist.

PUBLICITY

MATERIALS

Registrations are accepted by: Mail, e-mail, fax,online registration and our automated phone line:(202-237-1670, Ext.455, Option 5).

Online Registration and Trainer CentralBy using our online training registration system,you can see the most current registration foryour course, as well as complete the courseattendance after the class.

1. Create an account on the website (if youhaven’t already), go to http://register.gscnc.org and click on “Createan Account”.

2. Contact your Training Specialist to beadded to the Trainers Group.

3. Now you have access to Trainer Centralat http://register.gscnc.org/trainer

4. You should see a list of classes that youare designated as lead trainer. If you clickon one of the course numbers, you willsee contact information for each partici-pant.

Contact the Manager of Information Serviceswith concerns regarding the online registrationsystem.

Class Roster:

Before the day of a course, the lead trainershould go to Trainer Centralhttp://register.gscnc.org/trainer and print out themost up-to-date list of participants.

To see a roster, click “List All Classes” in theright menu bar. Select the date range for theclass you are looking for. Click on the appropri-ate class ID number to get aroster with contact information.

(You can get a printer-friendlyversion of the roster by clickingon the hyperlink at the top ofthe list.)

Cancellations:

GSCNC makes every effort not to cancelclasses. But, if enrollment in a class is lowerthat 6 participants, the training team can discussits cancellation with the ATM or Training Special-ist, keeping in mind these factors:• Is it scheduled in an underserved area?• Is it a training that is not offered very often?If the training is cancelled, participants can benotified by the trainer or by a staff member.Cancellation status due to bad weather, will beposted on our website, www.gscnc.org.

Walk-ins:

It is up to the discretion ofthe training team to allowwalk-ins. If you do invite aparticipant to stay, pleaselet your ATM or TrainingSpecialist know withintwenty-four hours.

Latecomers:

Trainers should be flexible whenever possible.Covering the course objectives with eachparticipant is our main goal – if covering thematerial on a break or after class helps a late-comer, we encourage you to do so.

If you do not sign a person’s card, please letyour ATM or Training Specialist know withintwenty-four hours.

Pre-Requisites:

Pre-requisites for any course are listed inVolunteer Basics and in the online registrationcatalog, but they are not monitored for partici-pant registration.

REGISTRATIONS

If you have an unqualified participant arrive at acourse that has a pre-requisite you may, at yourdiscretion allow the participant to stay, but:• Do not sign their training card at that time.• Offer to sign their training card after they

have gone back and taken the pre-requisitecourse(s).

• Notify your ATM or Training Specialist within24 hours.

POST-COURSE WORK

Scoring a Class:

After a class, the lead trainershould log onto Trainer Central athttp://register.gscnc.org/trainer toscore the class.

Participants can only be markedas having “Passed”, or as beinga “No Show”.

Please review list carefully on registrants on the“Waitlist” and “Cancelled” sections, do not markas no-shows.

A walk-in participant can create an account andregister by midnight the day of the class.

Class Roster:

If you scored the class online and have no walk-ins, you may discard the Class Roster.

If you have walk-ins, please submit the roster tothe AVD department. If you are unable to scorethe class online, please submit the Class Rostersoon after the class is completed.

Trainer Report Form:

This form can be downloaded or submittedonline on the “Just for Trainers” page under“Council Trainers” (Appendix A, page 21).

Trainers should do the following:• Check the Trainer Report for accuracy.• Fill in overall totals.• List all trainers and co-trainers and the

number of hours trained (This is crucial toget credit for training hours.)

• Mail one completed copy to the TrainingSpecialist within one week.

(Accurate training statistics depend on theseforms being submitted.)

Trainer Card:

A wallet-sized Trainer Card with blue ink isusually distributed at the Train-the-Trainer class,but can also be requested from a TrainingSpecialist at any time.

Use this to keep a record of the courses youhave trained.

Participant Evaluations:

The lead trainer sends the participant evalua-tions to the ATM.

ATMs may choose to forward the evaluations onto the council office if important information isreflected in the evaluations.

Remember:The lead trainer is responsiblefor submitting the:• Course Set-Up Form and

Participant Evaluations tohis/her ATM

• Course Attendance Sheetsand Trainer Report Form tohis/her Training Specialist.

ASSOCIATION TRAINING MANAGERS(ATM’s)

PURPOSE:To manage the administrative aspects of trainingfor designated associations.

RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN A SPECIFICASSOCIATION:

• Administering training functions• Recruiting, appointing, and managing

trainers• Securing trainers to meet the training

needs of the council• Coordinating local training blitzes• Submitting paperwork• Attending ATM meetings to help manage

training practices• Contacting Service Unit Managers and

Field Directors via cluster meetings,emails, or phone calls.

• Coordinating the spring/fall trainer meet-ings

• Organizing formal and informal recogni-tion for trainers

• Attending the Trainer Kick-Off

SELECTION PROCESS:ATM’s are selected byTraining Specialists and theManager of the Adult Volun-teer Development (AVD)Department. An ATM can bere-appointed annually, for amaximum of six years.

THE TRAINING PANEL

PURPOSE:To assist the AVD Department in managingaspects of training.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:• Recommending practices to meet the

GSCNC goals and annual operatingobjectives

• Monitoring theeffectiveness of allaspects of training

• Acting as a review-ing and decision-making group fortraining issuesrequiring input

SELECTION PROCESS:The GSCNC Manager of AVD appoints themembers of the Training Panel. It is comprisedof: representatives from each area, the ATMchair, the Trainer Mentor Chair, and the TrainerEducation Team chair.

TERM OF SERVICE:The AVD Manager selects members of theTraining Panel for a term of three years. Amember cannot serve consecutive terms butmay return after a one-year absence.

CURRICULUM TASK GROUPS

PURPOSE:To create, or alter training modules - includingtrainer guides or handouts

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Recommending changes to a particular

training module or series of trainingmodules.

• Overseeing the development of newcurriculum materials by a TrainingSpecialist.

SELECTION PROCESS:The AVD Manager or a Training Specialistappoints the members of the Curriculum TaskGroup, on an as-needed basis.

Training Leadership Positions

SELECTION PROCESS:Trainers interested in joining the Trainer Educa-tion Team should submit an application – avail-able online under “Just for Trainers”, and “Coun-cil Trainer Forms”, to begin the application andinterview process. Interviews will take place inthe fall of each year.

TRAINER MENTORS

PURPOSE:To support and encourageassigned Apprentice train-ers from the time they takethe Train-the-Trainer classuntil they have participatedin their Roundtable sessionand completed their appren-ticeship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Attend mentor training• Develop a mentoring plan with assigned

apprentice trainers• Attend winter and summer mentor meetings• Review or discuss paperwork after appren-

tices train courses• Share resources with apprentice trainers• Offer support, encouragement, problem-

solving, and give critical feedback to appren-tice trainers as necessary

• Support existing systems of training

SELECTION PROCESS:Applications for the mentor program are avail-able year-round on the website under “Just forTrainers” and “Council Trainer Forms”. AVDStaff will interview applicants in late summer/early fall, and approve them to register for thetwo-hour mentor training.

TERM OF SERVICE:After the initial one-year appointment, a mentormay request re-appointment for a three-yearterm. Staff may recommend supplementalmentor training in conjunction with re-appoint-ment.

SPECIAL TRAINING TEAMS

PURPOSE:In order to meet the needs of GSCNC, theManager of AVD may establish Special TrainingTeams to teach administrative courses, or topilot leadership or outdoorcourses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provide the training

necessary to meetthe annual counciloperating objec-tives

• Consult with the Training Specialistresponsible for the team

• Meet as a team at least once a year• Recommend changes for the modules to

the Training Specialist

SELECTION PROCESS:The Manager of AVD appoints members of theSpecial Training Teams. Anyone interested injoining a Special Training Team should contactthe Manager of AVD.

TRAINER EDUCATION TEAM

PURPOSE:To provide training and support to adult volun-teers who are interested in training adults

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Assist the AVD Department in achieving

the corporate training goals• Ensure the Train-the-Trainer courses

take place• Assess and revise the Train-the-Trainer

course• Support the body of council trainers• Consult with Adult Volunteer Develop-

ment Staff as needed, on issues relatingto training, design, delivery, and evalua-tion

Additional Resources for Trainers:

Online FormsTo find the list of available forms, follow these instructions:

1.) Go to www.gscnc.org2.) Under Volunteers, click on Training3.) On the left-hand side, click on Just for Trainers4.) On the left-hand side, click on Council Trainer Forms

Trainer Guides and PowerPoint Presentations – Available Online

To find the list of available Trainer Guides, follow these instructions:1.) Go to www.gscnc.org2.) Under Volunteers, click on Training3.) On the left-hand side, click on Just for Trainers4.) At the top of the center column, click on Downloadable Trainer Resources5.) Scroll down the center column, click on the drop-down menu to find trainer guides and

presentations

Adult Volunteer Development Library – Including, but not limited to:

• Handbook & Leader Guides• Award Books – All Levels• Contemporary Issues• Studio 2B Focus Books & Materials• Safety-wise – English or Spanish• Outdoor Education in Girl Scouts• Games & Icebreakers• Focus on Ability

Appendix A

THE GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE NATION’S CAPITAL

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GSCNC TRAINER CAMPSITE APPLICATION FORM

To be filled out by the Lead Trainer and approved by the Admin. Assistant in the Camping Department

Return completed form to ATTN.: Administrative Assist., Camping Services,GSCNC, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC

20008 or FAX to (202) 274-2161.

Reminder: Campsite registration opens for troop-camping 90 days in advance of the date, so make sure you get your training requests in early!

Lead Trainer

Day Phone #

Evening Phone #

Address City, State Zip Code

Email

My Training Specialist is:

Rank Each Category In Order Of Preference

Camp Unit Requests Dates Requested __ Aquasco __ Brighton Woods __ Coles Trip __ Crowell __ May Flather __ Potomac Woods __ White Rock __ Winona

Specific Site

1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ 4._________________

Non- __ Glen Shelters __ Lodge Only __ Lodge With Tents or Glens __ Primitive __ Other

____________(Sportsfield,

Specific __ Platform Tents __ Super Lodge __ Adirondacks (Crowell Only) __ Tree Houses (Crowell Only)

_______________ Ampitheater, etc.)

1.Arrival: Date: ___________________ Time: ___________________ Departure: Date: ___________________ Time: ___________________ 2.Arrival: Date: ___________________ Time: ___________________ Departure: Date: ___________________ Time: ___________________

Estimated Number of Participants: ________ Girls _______ Adults Females _______ Adult Males ________ Total Expected

___ 101 ___ 102 ___ 103 ___ 104 ___ 105 ___ 110 ___ 130

Type of Training ___ 200 ___ 224 ___ 225 ___ 226 ___ 250 ___ 260

Other: ________________________________________________________________

I have approved and registered this campsite for training. Administrative Assistant, Camping Services ___________________________________________ Date _______________

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Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite M-2Washington, D.C. 20008PHONE 202-237-1670 800-523-7898FAX 202-274-2161www.gscnc.org

B290

CAMP EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Return completed form to GSCNC Equipment Center, 2711-E, Dorr Ave. Fairfax, VA 22031-4902. Forms must be received no earlier than 3 months prior to the month of request and no later than 3 weeks prior to the date requested.

Rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis. Equipment is not always available. Check Green Pages or website for directions. Call 703-560-5072 for more information. Association

Service Unit Troop Troop Level

Troop Leader

Camping Date Camp Site/Location

Street Address

Day Phone # Evening Phone #

City State Zip Email Address:

______I will pick up equipment up at Dorr Ave Equipment Center on the Thursday before the camping trip. (Dorr Ave. Equipment Center Hours PICKUP: Thursdays 10AM –2PM and RETURNS: Tuesdays 10AM – 2PM) ______I will pick up equipment at Camp Winona Equipment Center – call Jeanne Ort at 301-884-5848 for an appointment. ______I would like to arrange for pickup and return at one of the Council Offices. Please call me at __________________.

Section A: Basic Equipment Rent up to 5 items for $2.00 except for 12 Qt. Pot w/Lid Cooking Utensil Kit Nested Kettle Large Canvas Tote Bag Kerosene Lantern Long Handled Spoon Pot (small) Collapsible Water Jug Kerosene Can Long Handled Fork Pot (medium) Tongs for Charcoal Bow Saw (1 person) Long Handled Spatula Pot (large) Griddle Bow Saw (2 person Long Handled Ladle Dish wash Tub Set Cooking Grate 12 Qt. Pot w/Lid @ $1.00 Long Handled Tongs Tie Dye Tub Fire Bucket

AMOUNT IN SECTION A $ Section B: Tents, Shelters, and Mallets

4 Person Nylon Tent @ $6.00 Baker Shelter @ $2.00 Mallet @ $1.00 Roundup Canvas Tent @ $2.00 Dining Fly @ $3.00 Plastic Ground Cover @ $0.50 Canvas Tarp @ $1.00

All Tents and Dining Flys Include stakes and guy ropes.

AMOUNT IN SECTION B $ Section C: Specialized Equipment Section D: Backpacking Equipment

Skillet @ $2.00 2 Person – 4 Season Tent @ $4.00 Backpack Stove @$1.50 Cast Iron Dutch Oven @ $2.00 2 Person Backpack Tent @ $4.00 Backpack Cache @$1.00 Propane Stove (2 Burner) @ $4.00 3 Person Backpack Tent @ $4.00 Backpack Pots @ $0.25 Reflector Oven @ $1.00 Backpack External Frame @ $4.00 Ice Cream Maker (electric) @ $3.00 Folding Plastic Bucket @ $1.00 Pie Iron @ $0.50

AMOUNT IN SECTION C $ AMOUNT IN SECTION D $ Section E: Payment Information

Name as appears on credit card: Finance Use Only 01-3250-5030

Credit Card Number: Amount Charged Expiration Date: Approved By

Circle One

Visa MC

AmEx Signature: Date Completed

Fee Enclosed Make check payable to GSCNC

Section A Section B Section C Section D

TOTAL CHECK NUMBER

As a registered member of GSCNC, I am aware of all of the rules and regulations regarding the use of GSCNC equipment. Furthermore, I agree to abide by said rules whether listed in Safety Wise, The Green Pages, or in GSCNC literature. The Troop further agrees to be finan-cially responsible for any and all damage done to the equipment during our scheduled time. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED, DRY, AND PACKED PROPERLY UPON RETURN. ______________________________________________________ Troop Leader’s Signature Date

FOR EQUIPMENT CENTER USE ONLY Circle any missing or damaged equipment

Troop Notified Pick Up Date Return Date

Course #: ______________________ Date of 1st class: _________________Location: ____________________

GSCNC TRAINER REPORT 1. How many people completed this course? _______ How many of these were “walk-in’s”? _______ How many “no shows”? _______ List walk-in’s on the roster; send to Training Specialist. 2. Did you have trainees who you have not yet given credit for this course by not signing their training card?__ Who and why? _________________________________________________________________________ 3. Scored the on-line course roster. Yes ______ No ______ Roster is enclosed. Yes ______ No ______ The roster must be sent in to GSCNC, if you did not score the class online and/or you have walk-

ins. 4. Training Team -- List all members of the team and their hours if they did not attend the entire class. Your Training Specialist must receive this list for all team members to receive credit for this course. 1. _______________________________________________ # Hours: ________

2. _______________________________________________ # Hours: ________

3. _______________________________________________ # Hours: ________

4. _______________________________________________ # Hours: ________

5. Please check the training delivery techniques that you used with this group:

___ Lecturette ___ group discussions ___ role playing

___ visuals ___ small group activities ___ other

6. What training delivery techniques went well? __________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

7. What training delivery techniques would you change or add? _____________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Share additional comments on the back.

IMPORTANT: Send this new form to your Training Specialist at GSCNC along with class roster within one week of the class.

Send a copy of this new form to your ATM along with the evaluations from the class.

AVD: March. 2005

Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s CapitalContact Information

4301 Connecticut Avenue, M-2, NWWashington DC, 20008Toll Free 1-800-523-7898Phone 202-237-1670Fax 202-274-2161GSCNC Home Page – http://www.gscnc.orgTraining Registrations – http://register.gscnc.org

Adult Volunteer Development DepartmentTelephone Registration202-237-1670 Extension 455, menu option 5

Manager Colleen Cibula Ext. 267

Volunteer Development Specialist Mary Warenka Ext. 288ATM & Trainer Support in MarylandLiason to Recognition Training TeamCoordinate Council Recognition nominations and presentationsCoordinate Teen Training

Volunteer Development Specialist Diana Pethtel Ext. 250ATM & Trainer Support in VirginiaLiason to Trainer Education TeamCoordinate Adult Outdoor EducationLiason to Continuing Education ConferenceCoordinate Online Training Courses

Volunteer Development Specialist Jessica Barsch Ext. 311ATM & Trainer Support in DCRecruitment, screening & placement of resource volunteers, including new trainersLiason to Mentor Progam & Liason to Nominating & Referral Training TeamCoordinate Volunteer Management Training

Administrative Assistant Tata Diakite Ext. 240Coordination of First Aid/CPR TrainingProcess Course Set-up Sheets & Coordinate online registration course listingsPrepare Course PackingProcess Recognition nomination packets

Camping Department & Technical SupportAdministrative Assistant Gustavo Martinez Ext. 253Equipment Depot Darlene Howke 703-560-5072Help Desk Administrator JJ Mahoney Ext. 266

Appendix B

GSCNC Trainer Manual

Documents

Transcript of GSCNC Trainer Manual