Transition Guide
Terms and Acronyms from GSSTC and GSSJC
To Girl Scouts in Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Wharton counties:
Welcome to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council! This list is intended to help you understand more about Girl Scouts of San Jacinto terms, acronyms, and/or forms. Items listed in the GSSTC column are terms, acronyms, and/or forms that you may have used while in South Texas. Items listed in the GSSJC column indicate the San Jacinto equivalent. For more complete information about everything San Jacinto, refer to other sections of this Web site, issues of The Golden Link, and the informational packet distributed at the summer welcome meetings and fall service unit meetings. The packet includes a Troop CD with electronic copies of the GSSJC Resource Guide, troop program materials, forms, and much more. Contact your membership manager if you need any of these materials.
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze, Silver, Gold committee Bronze Award planner Silver Award planner Gold Award planner |
Bronze – no committeeSilver Polish training (girls/adults), Silver Award Pizza Party
Resource Kit for check out or purchase; Silver Award Project Review Committee for project reviewGAO (training), GAAA (advisor) and GAAC (committee) -- see below |
Committees of adults working on the Girl Scout award program. |
| GAAC | Gold Award Advisory Committee which provides orientation for girls who chose to work on Gold Award | |
| GAAA | Gold Award Area Advisor | |
| GAO | Gold Award Orientation – mandatory for Senior Girl Scouts who plan to work on the Gold Award process | |
| Canoe Staff Training Trip | NA | Skill and team building event for canoe staff held on TX rivers twice a year |
| CART | NA | Canoeing Adult River Trip – also used to recruit new canoe instructors |
| CIA | NA | Canoeing Is Awesome interest group |
| Older Girl Planning Board | GPB | Girl Planning Board |
| Fly-Up Fling (3rd grade event) | Brownie Magic | Council sponsored program event for Brownie level girls |
| Junior Jamboree (all JR grades) | Bridging Jr. Event (various names depending on the year) | Council program event for Jr. level girls |
| LIT | LIT | Leader In Training – Leadership training for older girls |
| PA | PA --May work in troops, groups, Day Camp and specialized activities. Must take a 6 hr core training and a 4 hr specialty training | Program Aide – Leadership training for girls 11-17 must be at least Cadette level. |
| Program Aide Resource Kit | Resource kit for troops to assist earning GSUSA PA patch | |
| Patch book | F-120 Council Patch information | Also on Troop CD and Council website |
| Reveille | NA | Older Girl program event (Cadette and Senior) |
| River Rendezvous | NA | River trip for those with FOC & BRC |
| Roundup | NA | Annual council-run, themed family event that included awards recognition ceremony – also for local recruitment |
| Solo Styling | NA | Advanced paddling practice for those with FOC certificates |
| South Texas Horse Program: -Saddlehorns; -Rustlers; -Wranglers >Program Aides |
Equitation Program>SPURS(Super People Using Riding Skills) | Progressive Riding Programs at Camp Pryor
and Camp Misty Meadows >Program Aides for Equitation Program |
| STARR | NA | South TX Advanced River Trip – certifications required |
| Summer Sizzler | Local Day Camp (service unit) that was less than 5 days in length. | |
| Taste of Canoeing | Introductory event for canoeing – no certifications issued | |
| A Taste of Studio 2B | Annual Program Spring Event (day only) for Bridging Juniors. Council Sponsored. | |
| Badge boxes | Resource kit for troops to assist in earning GS awards | |
| Cadette (girls 11 – 14) Weekend (various names depending on the yr.) | Council sponsored event for Cadettes (generally every two years, even years) | |
| Career & Tech Events | Girls meet professionals to learn various career skills | |
| NA | Choir | “Take Note” –for 7th
grade and older; “Quarter Notes” –for 4-6th grade girls |
| CIT | Counselor In Training – Leadership training for older girls to work at resident camps. | |
| College Crawl | Annual, week long, summer Girl Event for high school students. Includes visits to college campuses to learn about financial assistance, Greek life, scholarship opportunities, etc. | |
| Council Puppetry Troupe | Kids on Block (copyright) and Neighborhood Crew (not copyright) puppets, monthly rehearsals, etc. | |
| NA | GAM | Spring event at Casa Mare (in odd years) – land and water contests (Girls 11 – 17) |
| NA | Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council History Committee | -Volunteer committee which collects and
preserves items and documents related to GSSJC’s history and
membership. -Promote interest in Girl Scouting among girls and adults. |
| NA | Green Starlettes | Council Drill team (grade 6 –12) Registration begins late May and closes in late October. |
| Merit Badge Workshop @ Sam Houston State University |
Annual Girl Event for high school students to earn Interest Project Patches in one day. Held in the winter. | |
| Midnight Madness | Annual, winter, overnight Girl Event for high school students with a focus on career exploration. Destinations may include: fire/police departments; hospital; newspaper; hotel; restaurant; TV/radio station and more. | |
| NA | M.O.L.E. | Mostly Outdoor Little Events Activities available at some camps for troops to receive additional program information. |
| NA | Mariner | Sailing Interest Group |
| On the Go | Program activities coordinated with community groups | |
| Project Horizons | One day council themed event with outdoor skills/ activities program | |
| NA | Ready Camper Program | Program to encourage use of camps for troops which can camp with short notice |
| NA | Senior Recognition Event (SRE) | Annual spring event recognizing 10-year pin recipients, graduating seniors, Gold Award recipients and The Emerald Circle scholarship winners. Event is GPB driven |
| Senior Senate | GS Senators develop, promote, administer, and evaluate GS program for grades 9 - 12 | |
| NA | Shutterbugs | Photography Interest Group |
| NA | SIRCAS | Scouts In Resident Camp ASsistance (used as barn help and sail help) |
| Storytelling Kits by The Benefactory | Resource kit for troops to assist girls in learning storytelling skills | |
| NA | STRIDERS | Scout Teams Running In Different Events and RaceS, Track and field events |
| NA | Trail Cats, Skillet Benders, Pack Rats | Interest Groups for different skill levels for backpackers |
| Treasure Chests | GSSJC History Committee troop resource | |
| Winter Gold Award Ceremony | Annual event in January to recognize Gold Award Recipients who have graduated from high school and earned the Gold Award between May and September. | |
| Zink Resource Kit | Resource kit for troops to assist in earning Zink the Zebra |
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Patches | NA | Achievement patches for various levels of packages of cookies sold |
| Booth Sales | Cookie Shops | Opportunities for troops to sell at community stores/businesses |
| Cookie Cupboard | Cookie Cupboards | Sources for additional supplies of cookies during the sale |
| Documentation of Unpaid Money | Uncollected Funds Report | A report used by the Accounting department to track the collection of outstanding money owed. |
| Ebudde2 Cookie Program | Cookie Works | Online program used by troop cookie managers and service unit cookie managers to input cookie orders, delivery locations, incentives, and other important cookie sale information. |
| Gift of Caring | NA | Opportunity for girls and their customers to help others in their community. Customers purchase cookies to be donated to a charity. The cookies are delivered to the charity by the troop. |
| QB tickets | Authorization Card | A preprinted piece of paper that a troop cookie manager may either use and/or give to another adult designated to pick up additional cases of cookies at a reorder station. |
| Rolling Booths | NA | Direct sale of cookies from a vehicle. |
| Service Unit Cookie Coordinator | Service Unit Cookie Manager | Service unit recommended and Council appointed registered adult volunteer responsible for the Cookie Sale at the service unit level. SUCMs deal with a number of troops and keep the service unit manager(s) up to date on Cookie Sale information |
| Troop Proceeds | Troop Bonus | Amount of money a troop retains from the cookie sale |
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads | Day Program site at Lake Jackson Service Center | |
| GBC | Galveston Boat Club | |
| Pryor | Camp Myra S. Pryor in Nada, TX | |
| Scout House | NA | Council owned or leased property that is maintained by the local service unit, providing meeting space for the SU |
| WAM | Camp Wind-A-Mere in Alvin, TX | |
| NA | Reserve Ranger | Trained volunteers who assist GSSJC property managers during the troop camping season |
| Treelake Complex | 3 camps near Conroe – Agnes Arnold, Misty Meadows, Silver Springs |
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Owl with feathers and leaves to be added for each training | “Apple” mini-patches: --Apple Tree patch --Red apples (no cost) --Silver apples (no cost) --Yellow apples (no cost) --Green apples – for sale --Bushel Basket patch100 Training Pin |
Patches for all training coursesInitial patch; purchase
from GS shop Program level and Outdoor training Administrative training Home study and BLT (delivered in SU) Short workshops – generally under 1 hr. 25+ trainings taken (patch available for purchaseprovided by Adult Development department after completion of any 100 trainings |
| Adult Recognition Event | Event held during the spring at which Adult Recognition awards are distributed | |
| Age Level | Program Level training | Troop leadership classes |
| In the Know | NA | Program activities provided at Super Saturdays to Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts whose mothers were attending training |
| Orientation (also BLO; Welcome to GSSTC & Troop/Group Management) | BLT = Basic Leadership Training | Intro course for leaders |
| Outdoor Training: OD 1, OD 2, OD 3, OD 4 |
Standard Troop Camping: | Basic outdoor training required for troops to use the various council camps |
| Service Team Training & SUM Training | Ready, Set, Go | Administrative Training for SU management team |
| Service Unit Consultant - Provided permission and guidance for assigned troop leaders in the service unit | Service Unit Consultant, ELF (see below), coaches/mentors | Volunteers who provide support and advice to troop leadership teams |
| ELF | Experienced Leader Friend – experienced troop leader from the service unit who assists and guides a new leader during the first year of leadership | |
| Service Unit Organizer, Service Unit Recruitment Coordinator training | Tools for Success & Recruitment Organizer Training | Training for positions on the service team |
| SSATE – Super Saturday Adult Training Event | Super Saturdays | Training day for adults held during the year providing Program Leadership/First Aid training event. |
| SUTC – Service Unit Training Coordinator | BLT Facilitator | Person on the service team who presents the first level of training to new leaders and volunteers |
| TTT | TTT, I and II (two part) | Train the Trainer/Training of Trainers – training for council trainers |
| PLT (new) Program Leadership Training | Training for new Daisy, Brownie and Jr. leaders which provides general overview of troop/group management | |
| ETC (Every Thing Covered) | Fall training event offering short workshops/enrichment on variety of topics. | |
| Crazy Quilt | Spring training event offering a variety of workshops for all volunteers, some focus on day camp themes | |
| FOCUS | Summer administrative training event providing position specific & enrichment training for service team members. | |
| Train-Ins (Daisy/Brownie; Junior and Teen Advisor) | One-day training events (usually during summer months) offering Program Leadership and enrichment training |
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scout Gazette | The Golden Link | Council News Publication |
| Volunteer Resource Manual Basic Resource Manual |
Resource Guide (also on Troop CD) | Resource of important information for all volunteers |
| www.gsst.org (out of service) | www.gssjc.org | Council Web site |
| NA | CIN | Council Information Network section on GSSJC Web site |
| Family Partnership Campaign – held year round but beginning in the fall | Family Partnership Campaign – part of Annual Giving Campaign held during fall and spring registrations | Fund Development annual program directed at Girl Scout families |
| NA | Campership Fund | Fund for assisting girls who cannot afford resident camp fees. |
| NA | The Emerald Circle | Membership is open to any female adult who wants to support Girl Scouts through its two major initiatives, the Emerald Circle Gold Award Scholarships and uniform assistance. |
| NA | Urban Campout | All adult fundraiser held in the spring. Proceeds benefit the community outreach programs in GSSJC. |
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Area Associations | NA | Governance level geographic division of GSSTC comprised of multiple service units to perform the policy functions of the council set by the Board of Directors |
| Blast-off | NA | Kick-off event for the new membership year |
| Council Annual Meeting (included Adult Recognitions ceremony) | Annual Council Meeting | Spring meeting at which governance/policy decisions are presented for vote. Members of the Board of Directors/Nominating Committee are elected. State-of-the-council reports presented. |
| Delegates – elected by the area associations (# based on girl membership) | Delegates – 2 selected from each service unit | Representatives for specific geographic areas who vote on policy decisions requested by the Board of Directors |
| Girl Scouter Retreat | SU and/or Area Adult Weekend | Weekend event for adult volunteers – volunteer planned |
| GSOTG – Girl Scouts On The Go | Activity Centers – in elementary schools | Council delivered program to girls through programs during or after the school day where there is difficulty creating troops/groups – usually funded by grants, using contract leaders |
| Leader’s Packet | New Leader Packet | Packet of information provided to new leaders during BLT, containing Safety-Wise, BLT handout, Troop CD and other materials needed by new leaders |
| Membership Executive | Membership Manager | Staff who provide advice and support to service unit management and service teams. Forms a partnership with the SU Management Team |
| Men in Green | Do-Dads | Program for male volunteers in Girl Scouting |
| PSOU – operations unit | NA | Program Services Operating Unit – team of staff and volunteers to plan and implement program for girls |
| VSOU – operations unit | NA | Volunteer Services Operating Unit – team of staff and volunteers which planned and evaluated training, events and services provided for the volunteers |
| Leader Appointment Letters | New leader letters are sent from Adult
Development to Service Unit Manager who signs and distributes. Continuing leaders are automatically re-appointed if they are in good standing - no letter required. |
|
| NA | Areas | Operations level geographic division of GSSJC, comprised of 2 or more service units |
| NA | Regions | Operations level geographic division of GSSJC, comprised of 2 or more areas |
| NA | Fall Council Meeting | Fall meeting held for updates on the state-of-the-council and voting on governance/policy issues presented. Adult recognitions not distributed during the spring are given out. |
| NA | Delegates at Large | Representatives for departments and special interest groups who vote on policy decisions at council meetings. |
| NA | Operating Committee | GSSJC committee overseeing the day-to-day operations of the council (3 vol. & 2 staff) |
| NA | Volunteer/Staff Partnership [see F-162] |
GSSJC management system in which volunteers and employed staff work as equal partners to manage the operations of the council. |
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ID 66-51 | Mutual of Omaha Claim FormO-73 Emergency Procedures (for serious accident or fatality) | Accident Report |
| A 21 | Not required/used | Activity Permit Chart – list of training requirements for a variety of program activities |
| AR 10-06 – Adult Recognition nomination
form AR 10-07 – Community Recognition nomination form AR10-08 – Local Adult Recognition nomination form |
F-55 – San Jacinto Council awards
list F-51 – Outstanding Leader Nomination Form F-59 – Outstanding Volunteer Nomination Form F-54 – Adult Recognition Award nomination form F-116 – Community Service Award nomination form F-57 – Family Award Nomination form F-122 – Adult Volunteer Service Record |
Adult Recognition forms |
| A 30 | Not required/used | Application for Planned Activity |
| VSS-01 | F-39 (contains CBC release) | Application for Volunteer Service |
| BSREQ | Not used (similar to old print request) | Request for Business Support Services |
| T 40-10 | Balanced Program Worksheet | |
| F-300 | F-34 | Bank Letter – opening an account |
| F-489 | Bronze Award Packet | |
| ID 112-01 | F-389 | Brownie Girl Scout Try-it Record |
| ID 112-03 | F-395 | Cadette and Senior Girl Scout Interest Projects: Charting your Progress |
| F-89 | Camp Priorities Form | |
| A-33 | F-269 | Community Service Survey to report service projects done by troops within a service unit |
| F-30 | Contribution Report Form | |
| F-407 | Council Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation | |
| E-100 | Council Equipment Usage Form | |
| F-21 | Council Notification of Girl Religious Recognition | |
| ID 112-04 | Daisy Girl Scout Work Sheet | |
| O-642 | Donor Contribution Card | |
| A-50 | F-477 | Drivers Certification/Drivers Checklist |
| ID-65 | F-338 (card format) | Emergency Contact Procedures and Numbers |
| ID-66-51 | O-73 | Emergency Procedures/Report |
| Advance Reconciliation | O-566 | Expense Advance Record |
| O-884 | Extended Troop/Group Trips – Application for Approval | |
| O-927 | Extended Troop/Group Trips Evaluation | |
| 0-883 | Extended Troop/Group Trips Initial Plan – 5+ nights | |
| Notification form | F-453 | Extended Troop/Group Trips Notification of Intent to Plan |
| MDA Proof of Loss Form | File Insurance Claim | |
| GRT | F-134 | Financial Assistance Application |
| F-67 | First Year Leader Patch Order Form – awarded to First Year Leaders by their Service Unit | |
| ID 117 | Generic Girl Worksheet | |
| A 35-01 | F-185 (girl) also available in Spanish F-22 (adult) also available in Spanish |
Girl & Adult Health History Form |
| A-35-02 A-35-03 |
O-561 O-905 |
Girl and Adult Health Exam Record |
| ID-90 | F-447 | Girl Scout Shop Mail Order Form |
| F-494 | Gold Award Application/ Project Guide | |
| F-333 | GSUSA Pen Pal Troop Request | |
| F-318 | Guardian’s Permission for Daughter to Travel and Power of Attorney for Leaders of Traveling Troops/Groups | |
| F-121 | Guidelines for “Tagalongs” – (any person not registered with the troop/group who goes along on a GS outing or activity) | |
| A-85 | F-610 and F-611 sensitive issue guidelines and consent form | High Risk, Sensitive Issue Activity Permission Slip & consent to treat |
| ID 112 | F-04 | Individual Girl Record |
| F-579 | Insurance Coverage Voucher | |
| F-27 | Interest Indicators for New Volunteers | |
| ID 112-02 | F-390 | Junior Girl Scout Award Checklist |
| AR 10-03 | Leadership Development Leaves Application | |
| AR10-02 | Leadership Development Pin Application | |
| PM 140 | --- | Meeting Place Safety Checklist |
| F-22-15 | Money Received Report (Troop/Group) | |
| A-36 | F-185 also available in Spanish | Non Prescription Medication Permission slip |
| AR 10-05 | Order Form Leadership Dev. Pin | |
| FORMS continued | ||
| GSSTC | GSSJC | Definition |
| F-72 | Parade Participation Guidelines | |
| A-83 | F-204 also available in Spanish | Parent Permission Form |
| F-204 M also available in Spanish | Parent Permission Form (Multiple Use) | |
| F-317 | Parent’s Permission for Daughter to Travel and Power of Attorney for Leaders of Traveling Troops/Groups | |
| F-433 | Policies and Operational Procedures | |
| Blank Purchase Order Log | O-399 | Purchase Order Log |
| F-36 | Registration of Bank Account | |
| F-33 | Report of Approved Money-Earning | |
| F-161 | Request to Hold an Area, Region, or Multi Service Unit Event | |
| F-44 | Request to Solicit Donations Over $250 | |
| F-459 | Senior Girl Scout GSUSA Girl Leadership Projects | |
| F-450 | Service Unit Annual Financial Report and Budget | |
| F-62 | Service Unit Request for Money-Earning Activity | |
| F-164 | Service Unit Risk Management Plan | |
| F-413 | Short Troop/Group Trip Application 1 – 4 nights away from council property | |
| F-493b | Silver Award Project Review Request | |
| F-493c | Silver Award Report Form | |
| ID 600 | Sponsorship Agreement | |
| F-126 | SU/Area Council Camp Reservation Request | |
| F-50-1 | F-144 | Tax Exempt Certification |
| TBR | Training by Request Form | |
| T-5 | O-150 | Training Record |
| T-1 | Training Registration (written & online) | |
| F-269 | Troop Service Project Report Form | |
| F-23-01, F-22-15, F-23-05 | F-31 (includes income detail) | Troop/Group Annual Financial Report |
| C 11 | F-127 | Troop/Group Council Camp Reservation |
| F-23-05 | -- | Troop/Group Detailed Financial Report |
| F-25 | F-01 Dues Record F-02 Attendance Record |
Troop/Group Dues & Attendance Record |
| F-131T | F-32 | Troop/Group Money-Earning Request |
| A-20 | Not used | Verbal Record of Approved Activities -for SU Consultants |
| F-2000 | Volunteer Development Form | |
| F-497 | Volunteer Self Appraisal Form | |
| VSS | Volunteer Service Agreement | |
| F-162 | Volunteer/Staff Partnership Guidelines |
