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Overview of Level Up Summit
This new, blended learning course, developed in collaboration with GSUSA's Council Partnerships team, is intended to support new staff whose work focuses on membership, volunteer development or mission delivery. It is aligned with Girl Scouts of the USA’s key performance indicators, proven practices, messaging and educational tools.
This opportunity is being offered only to select councils at this time. We anticipate offering this in other regions in the future.
Who: Up to 50 Council Staff with 6 months to 3 years of Girl Scout experience plus a focus on membership, volunteer development, or mission delivery
When: Virtual Kick-off on January 8, 2026 at 4pm CT In-Person January 20 - 22, 2026 1 Year of Cohort Conversations
Where: Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama DreamLab, 600 Montgomery Hwy Suite 208, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Cost: $225 * (plus accommodations)
* The experience includes a year of Girl Scout Staff Association Membership. Current members will pay a course fee of $175.
As an attendee, you will: - Deepen your understanding of and commitment to Girl Scouting by exploring Girl Scout history, traditions and today’s key messages.
- Implement your member/volunteer recruitment plan fueled with critical data points that inform targets for troop start-ups, family engagement and school relationships.
- Practice effective communication techniques so you can spark and deepen relationships with a diverse population of prospective and current families, volunteers or program partners. Construct ways to overcome “I don’t have time” when recruiting girls and new volunteer troop leaders.
- Create connections with other Girl Scout staff from across the region so you can personally benefit from being part of the Girl Scout Movement.
Topics covered: - Mission, History and Traditions
- Storytelling, Recruiting Techniques
- Effective Communication and Healthy Conflict
- Generational & Intercultural Competency
- Volunteer-Staff Partnership
Agenda:
| Learning Experience | Agenda | Date/Time | Where | | Virtual Kick-Off | - Team-Builder
- Overview
- Advance Coursework
- Q & A
| 4 p.m. CT December 9
| Zoom | | Self-Directed Advance Coursework
GSSA Coaches will host office hours for 1:1 questions and support | gsLearn Pre-Requisites: - GSUSA Delivering Inclusive Programming
- GSUSA SU Training - Effective Meetings
- GSUSA SU Training - Developing & Growing the SU Team
- GSUSA Navigating Conflict with Confidence
- GSUSA Membership Training Learning Path: GSUSA Membership Training
- Required Training Sessions:
- GS Membership Basics (45 mins)
- Planning Your Membership Year (45 mins)
c. Audience Engagement
| Estimated 4-6 hours | gsLearn Customized Pathway
| | Peer Networking | GSSA Coaches will start a “What’s App” group for ongoing coaching, support and camaraderie.
| As Desired | What’s App | | Level Up Summit | Agenda Topics: - Our Why – Mission, People, Communities
- Traditions
- Building & Fostering Effective Relationships
- Communicating Effectively, Supporting a Positive Volunteer Culture and Navigating Conflict
- Recruitment planning
- Co-Creating Future Engagement & Support
| Arrive at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Depart by 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama DreamLab, 600 Montgomery Hwy Suite 208, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
| | Ongoing Coaching, Networking & Support | What’s Next? - Monthly cohort conversations
- Membership in GSSA and quarterly events
- Continued Peer Networking
| | Zoom What’s App |
Accommodations: Accommodations will be available at a nearby hotel or at a council property. Stay tuned for more details. Meals: We will provide, dinner on Day 1, continental breakfast and lunch on Days 2 and 3, and of course snacks.
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