GSNWGL is divided into 64 geographic areas known as Service Areas that are managed and staffed by volunteers and have three primary functions:

• To deliver and extend the Girl Scout program to all girls ages 5 - 17 in all socio-economic, religious and ethnic groups within the jurisdiction
• To give ongoing support to adults who work with girls
• To offer and promote opportunities for troops in the Service Area

Although not required, members of the Service Area usually live within the Service Area’s boundaries. Click here for a list of the Service Areas, the school districts they serve and the Council staff contact person.

Volunteer Positions
Volunteer positions at the Service Area level fit all skill types and interests. From Service Area Manager (SAM) to Troop Product Program Manager, there’s a place for everyone interested in volunteering at this level. Click here for a list of volunteer positions.

Service Area Leader Meetings (SALMs)
Most Service Areas meet monthly during the school year and all Troop Leaders (01 and 02) are encouraged to attend. If no Troop Leaders can attend, a member of the Troop Committee should attend. You will find a calendar of SALMs here.

During meetings, Troop Leaders:

• Network with each other
• Give input and help make decisions about Service Area program opportunities for troops
• Receive information from Council staff, community and Service Area
• Receive brief, informal training
• Receive pre-ordered items from the Council Shops

There will be Service Area, Council staff and community information at the Service Area Leader Meetings. At every Service Area Leader Meeting, there are also copies of forms that leaders use the most (these forms are also in Section G of The Source and here, to be copied as needed).

Service Team
The volunteer Service Area Manager (SAM) and the Service Team assume the administrative responsibility of Girl Scouting in the Service Area, working within policies, standards and procedures set by GSUSA and GSNWGL. The Service Team is a group of volunteers recruited by the SAM to help deliver services to girls and volunteers in the Service Area.

Service Team Positions
All Service Team appointments to the are one-year terms with yearly reappointment. All Service Team members are required to attend training for their positions and to attend Service Area Leader Meetings.

Service Team Training
Save the date for our Service Team Kick-off!!
For current and future Service Team members – mark your calendars. The 2010-2011 Service Team Kick-off event will happen on August 3 (6:00–9:00 p.m.) and August 8 (1:00–4:00 p.m.) at each Service Center! This year, there are two available kick-off events and you can choose which one to attend based on what works best with your schedule. Check back for more information in the next few weeks. See you there!
Encourage.Inspire.Empower

Service Area / Service Team Resources and Orientations