Service Unit 155's Girl Scout Library and Equipment List

Help for Busy Leaders	Camping	Crafts	Games
Songs	Thinking Day	Ceremonies	Miscellaneous
	Leader Videos	Equipment - bridge, flags, camping

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Service Unit Library You may check materials out of the library at the monthly SU Leaders Meeting. Materials should be returned at the next leaders meeting. If you need something between meetings please contact Sarah

Help for Busy Leaders
- Pre-Planned Meeting Modules - Note: These modules are available free from council.
  - Brownie
  - Meeting Modules - each completes 2 Try-Its
    - Traditions and Leadership in Girl Scouts
    - Taking Care of Your Self and Your Home
    - People Around the World
    - Getting Ready to Cook Out, Meet Out and Sleep Out
    - Getting Ready to Camp
  - Junior Meeting Modules - each completes 1 or 2 badges and some complete a part of the Junior Aide Patch. All 5 together complete the Sign of the Rainbow.
    Please note: These modules were developed before the new program books came out. Check the badge requirements in the current handbook to be sure of current requirements. New modules are coming!
    - World of the Arts
    - World of People
    - World of Out-of-Doors
    - World of Well Being
    - World of Today and Tomorrow
- Junior Badge Resource Books from Senior Girl Scout Troop 5 in Knoxville TN
  - Pet Care Badge
  - Horse Fan Badge
- Critter Cards from Senior Girl Scout Troop 5 in Knoxville TN for use with Brownie Animals Tryit and the Junior Plants and Animals Badge.
- Ideas for Leaders of all Ages (there are 3 copies of each available)
  Note: All except for the Daisy GS Petal Projects are available to be printed out on your computer in the Leader Goodies from the Internet section of the Leader Resources page.
  - Ideas for Daisy Leaders
  - Daisy Girl Scout Petal Projects
  - Ideas for Brownie Leaders
  - Ideas for Junior Leaders
  - Ideas for Cadette and Senior Leaders
- Trippin' - a resource book of trips in and around the Dallas area - made by Cadette Troop 1569 for their Silver Award project (2 copies)
- On the Road to Silver and Gold Girl Scouts of Tejas Council
- Disability Awareness Tub - contains
  - Basic Signing Vocabulary Cards (1 pack)
  - Basic ASL for Girl Scouts Video - Girl Scouts of Tarheel Triad Council
  - ASL Alphabet/GS Promise in Sign cards - 11
  - Who is a Daisy Girl Scout/The Story of Juliette Low in Braille
  - booklet of disability simulation activities from the WAGGGS-L email list
Camping
- Basic Essentials Series
  - Cooking in the Outdoors - by Cliff Jacobson
  - Knots for the Outdoors - by Cliff Jacobson
  - Map and Compass - by Cliff Jacobson
  - Wilderness First Aid - by William Forgey, M.D
- Camping Basics for Beginners - by our own Senior GS Troop 2020
- Introduction to Family Camping 1984 - from BSA**
- The Official Boy Scout Handbook 1986 - by William Hillcourt - from BSA**
- The Outward Bound Map and Compass Book - by Glenn Randall
- Pocket Stew - A Collection of Favorite Girl Scout Recipes - Southeast Louisiana GS Council
- Roughing it Easy - by Dian Thomas
- Tajar Tales - by Jane Shaw Ward - these are great stories for reading around the campfire.
- We 'B' Cookin' Recipes - compiled by our own Senior GS Troop 2020
- Beyond Pork 'n Beans - a Camping Cuisine - from the Our Chalet Patrol 2000 of Mid-Continent Council
- Compass Course at Lake Ray Roberts State Park - prepared by our own Cadette Troop 1514
Crafts - (Look also under Thinking Day Resources)
- Design Originals bead craft books
  - Fun Faces
  - Easy Pony Bead Characters
  - A-B-C Personalize for Everyone
- Nature Crafts for Kids - by Gwen Diehn and Terry Krautwurst
- Pony Bead Playtime - by Mary Ayres
- Science Crafts for Kids - by Gwen Diehn and Terry Krautwurst
- Girl Scout Crafts 'n More - by Kimberly Thomas
- SWAPS Galore - by Cadette Troop 4354 Nation's Capitol GSC (2 copies)
- Projects for Pennies - by Elaine Rose Seiter
- Exploring the Hand Arts - GSUSA***
- Crafts for Groups - by Pamela Thomson and Rozanne L. Williams
- Simple Puppets from Everyday Materials - by Barbara MacDonald Buetter
Games - (Look also under Thinking Day Resources)
- Cooperative Games - compiled by our own Cadette Troop 1579
- Games for Cub Scouts 1983 - from BSA**
- Games for Girl Scouts - from GSUSA***
Songs - (Look also under Thinking Day Resources)
- Girl Scout Pocket Songbook - from GSUSA
- Still Singing After All These Years - book and tape - from the Mid-Atlantic GS Councils
- Break It Down - Girl Scout Camp Song Video - made by Cadette Troop 794 for their Silver Award project (2 copies)
Thinking Day Resources
- Girl Scouts Thinking Day - from GSUSA - includes activities (2 copies)
- Crafts
  - Friendship Flags (pony bead crafts) - by Jessica Santana
  - Hands On Crafts for Kids - Crafts Around the World
  - Papercrafts Around the World - by Phyllis and Noel Fiarotta
  - Around the World Crafts 'n More - by Kimberly Thomas
- Food
  - The Kids Around the World Cookbook - by Deri Robins
  - The Kids' Multicultural Cookbook - by Deanna F. Cook
  - World Games and Recipes - WAGGGS*
- Games
  - Sidewalk Games Around the World - by Arlene Erlbach
  - World Games and Recipes - WAGGGS*
- Country Information
  - Trefoil Around the World - WAGGGS*
    - - This book has information on the Scouting programs (age-levels, Promise, Law, etc.) in all the countries which have Girl Scouts or Girl Guides.
  - The Official Brownie Annual 1993 - Girl Guides Association of the UK
    - - This book contains stories, games, puzzles, crafts and pictures about the UK Brownie program. (Donated by Debbie T.)
- Songs
  - The Usborne Round the World Songbook - by Emma Danes (2 copies)
Ceremonies
- Girl Scout Ceremonies - Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council
  This is a terrific resource and well worth checking out!
- Girl Scout Ceremonies - compiled by Cadette/Senior Troop 5002 of Fairfax Station VA - on 13 diskettes
  All diskettes contain the Introduction to Ceremonies in addition to the given topic. The topics are:
  - Diskette A - Introduction to Ceremonies
  - Diskette B - Flag Ceremonies
  - Diskette C - Openings and Closings
  - Diskette D - Girl Scout Law and Candle Lighting Ceremonies
  - Diskette E - Investitures and Rededication
  - Diskette F - Thinking Day and Juliette Low World Friendship Fund
  - Diskette G - Campfires
  - Diskette H - Girl Scouts' Own
  - Diskette I - Ceremonies for Special Occasions
  - Diskette J - Court of Awards
  - Diskette K - Adult Recognitions
  - Diskette L - Bridging
  - Diskette M - Poems, Inspirational Thoughts and Other Things
- Ceremonies in Girl Scouting - GSUSA
- The Flag Code distributed by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Miscellaneous
- Braids and Bows for Kids - by Janis Bullis
- Here Come the Brownies - a series of books for girls 8-11
  - Corrie's Secret Pal - by Jane O'Connor - #1 in the series
  - Is That Really You, Amy? - by Marcia Leonard - #8 in the series
  - Krissy and the Big Snow - by Marcia Leonard - #12 in the series
- Girl Scout Law Coloring Pages - 3 sets for photocopying
- Jokes and Riddles - by the Editors of Owl Magazine
- Looking Good is a Natural With...Arm and Hammer Baking Soda (pamphlet)
- Off and Running: Exploring Sports Careers - from GSUSA***
- Strength in Sharing: Philanthropy in Girl Scouting - from GSUSA***
- Summer Fun: A Book Full of Things to Do in Warm Weather - by the editors of Owl Magazine
- Troop Crest Meanings
- Sleepover Cookbook
- EPA Drinking Water Activities for Students, Teachers and Parents
- The Kid's Guide to Service Projects - by Barbara A. Lewis
- Fun at Home with Dian Thomas - by Dian Thomas - a great resource for crafts, cooking, ideas, etc.
Leader Videos
- Girl Scouting: Your Gift to Girls - GSUSA - introduction to the basics of Girl Scouting - running time 10 min.
- Helping Daisy Girl Scouts Grow Strong - GSUSA - for adults who work with Daisy Girl Scouts - running time 18 min.
- Helping Brownie Girl Scouts Grow Strong - GSUSA - for adults who work with Brownie Girl Scouts - running time 15 min.
- Helping Junior Girl Scouts Grow Strong - GSUSA - for adults who work with Junior Girl Scouts - running time 14 min.

* WAGGGS = World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
** BSA = Boy Scouts of America
*** GSUSA = Girl Scouts of the USA
Contact Sarah for more information about the library.

Service Unit Equipment Available to Borrow

portable bridge for Bridging ceremonies. Comes apart into three pieces and a handrail.
Flags - American, Texas, Service Unit - poles and stands for the flags also available.
*****Anyone want to make a set of sashes for flag ceremonies??*****
Camping Equipment - thanks to graduating Senior Troop 2020.
- Tents
  - 2 9’ x 9’ dome tents
  - 1 large ridge tent (unsure of dimensions)
- Cooking Equipment
  - Propane stove with extra fuel
  - rectangular folding table
  - charcoal chimney (for starting charcoal fires)
  - Cookware set
    - large pot with frying pan lid - can double as dutch oven
    - smaller pot
    - coffee pot
    - detachable handle for frying pan
  - 3 pie irons
- Other
  - Propane lantern with carrying case
  - Large Igloo water container

Contact the SU Manager for more information.

CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU NEED? WHAT YOU NEED IS OUT?
Check out the Council library or the public library. Council has flags and sashes available for flag ceremonies. There is an equipment hut in Plano where camping equipment can be borrowed for a small fee. Check TIPS for the location and phone numbers to call. You can also check out camping equipment from Plano Parks and Recreation for a small fee.

Donations!!
We are always glad to receive donations to add to the library or equipment list. One thing we especially need is current age-level leader guides, handbooks and Try-it, Badge/Sign or IPP books and a copy of the newest SafetyWise. Used is fine!

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