WELCOME
SOUTHERN HORIZONS AREA
Updated August 2015 - Available on Area website
Thank you for becoming an important part of the largestfemale organization in the world, the World Association ofGirl Guides and Girl Scouts, located in 146 countries. We hope that it will be filled with lots of fun and will offer new challenges and experiences
Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada has impacted the lives of countless girls and women since it started in 1910. Today, Girl Guides of Canada continues to be a place that sparks the imagination of girls to take their place in the world and take action on what matters to them. As female role models, our adult volunteer members support girls to achieve and succeed – through fun, adventures, challenges and international experiences. Guiding continues to play an important role in communities right across Canada.
SPARKS are 5 & 6 years old
BROWNIES are 7 & 8 years old
GUIDES are 9, 10, and 11 years old
PATHFINDERS are 12 to years old
RANGERS are 15 to 17 years old
ADULT MEMBERS are 18+ years of age
All Unit leaders (Guiders) are volunteers. It is important to select the right women to guide our girls.
The screening process includes:
InterviewsReferences
Police Records CheckCode of Conduct
Orientation Safe Guide Training
PARENTS ARE VITAL TO SUCCESS:
Your support is vital to our organization and we encourage your participation. Your support allows volunteer leaders to run a fun-filled program and engage in a varied, creative program.
Your help is greatly appreciated in the following:
- Reading all newsletters promptly and carefully.
- Driving.
- Signing permission slips promptly.
- Assuring that your child arrives on time and is picked up promptly at the end of the meeting.
- Be willing to be of help if asked.
If you are interested in volunteering to become a leader or involvement in another way, please let your Unit Guider know or call 306-757-4102.
UNIFORMS:
Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada is a uniformed organization. Each branch of Guiding has a unique look. The minimum uniform requirements for each branch are:
SPARKS/BROWNIES/GUIDES: T-shirt, badge sash, tie.
PATHFINDERS/RANGERS: T-shirt, tie.
Uniform pieces are available on line at:
USED UNIFORMS:The Southern Horizons Area Office, 1530 Broadway, Regina, has used uniforms from time to time. Current uniform may be brought in on consignment for resale with a 10% handling fee, which goes into the Secret Pal Fund for underprivileged girls. Used uniform pieces generally sell for 50% of the original price.
REGISTRATION FEE BREAKDOWN
National (includes insurance) $ 60.00
Provincial$ 55.00
Area$ 17.00
Districts$ 3.00
$135.00
Guiding is available to all girls and women. If financial assistance is required for your daughter/ward, please call the Area Office
(306-352-8057 or ) who will explain your options.
Dues
Dues are collected at weekly meetings to help offset the cost of running the program. These vary from unit to unit.
Camp
Camp fees are determined by Unit Guiders after considering the cost of food, accommodation, crafts, special activities and supplies. Units may camp once or several times throughout the year, depending on the age and interest of the girls.
GIRL GUIDE COOKIE SALES
The Girl Guide cookie sales program is intended to be FUN!
When signing the Membership Agreement, you agreed that your daughter/ward will participate in the sale of Girl Guide Cookies, the primary fundraiser for GGC.
Cookie All Stars is Girl Guides of Canada’s exciting cookie selling rewards initiative, where girls earn amazing rewards for achieving exceptional cookie sales and are recognized for achieving their own individual selling goals as well as with their Unit. Cookie All Stars encourages girls to reach for the stars!
Girl Guide cookies are sold by girls in communities across Canada. The chocolatey mint cookies are available every fall (October to December) and the classic chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies are available every spring (from approximately March to June).
Cookie selling not only raises funds for Guiding programs, but also provides opportunities for girls to develop skills such as:
TeamworkSelf-confidence
Planning and goal settingResponsibility
Community involvementSafety awareness
Problem solving and decision makingCourtesy
Money and time managementCustomer service
GIRL GUIDING = SERVICE
No matter the age, Guiding encourages members to be of service to their community. Some of the ways parents may help are:
DAFFODILS SALES – February/March
TIM HORTON’S CLEAN-UP - May
FOOD BANK DRIVE – October
Ongoing service include the collection of the following:
Campbell soup labels
Old eye Glasses
Tabs for Tots (aluminum can tabs)
Used inkjet cartridges and used cell phones.
These items can be dropped off at 1530 Broadway Ave.
ENVIRONMENT
Southern Horizons Area Girl Guides sells cedar compost bins. The bins are in kit form for you to assemble yourselves. You get the pre-cut cedar, screws and the instructions. All you need is a screw gun or screw driver.
Call 306-352-8057 for more information.
The following form is provided for you to complete for your records if required.
UNIT INFORMATION:
Leader’s name: ______
Leader’s phone number: ______
Leader’s email: ______
2nd Leader’s name: ______
2nd Leader’s phone number: ______
2nd Leader’s email: ______
Unit: ______
Meeting place: ______
Meeting day: ______
Meeting time: ______
Girl’s weekly/monthly dues: ______
She belongs to: ______District