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Tag Archives: Guider
When the pieces click together
At university, they say the first semester is the hardest. To say I was nervous was a bit of an understatement: on top of delving into my specialization degree in Immunology and Infection at the distinguished (and somewhat menacing) University … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, Edmonton, Girl Guide scholarships, Guider, STEM, university
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The rewards of volunteering are real
In my role as District Commissioner, I often take advantage of the incredible opportunity to visit units. So when I walked into a unit meeting with the 2nd Dartmouth Guides, several of the girls yelled, “Hi, Giggles!” I smiled as … Continue reading
Now my family understands why I’m a Guider
It’s almost the May long weekend – which means you might be camping in shorts and T-shirts, wearing flannel and a toque, or a combination of both on the same day. In this blog re-post, Guider Jodi shares how her … Continue reading
Why math rocks
In elementary school I wanted to be a teacher because it seemed fun to work with kids and help them the way my teachers helped me. When I got to high school I wanted to be a doctor because I … Continue reading
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Tagged female role models, Guider, scholarships, sparks, STEM
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My Year as a Spark Guider
I have been a Guide Guider for 10 years now, and have also worked with Pathfinders during that time. I love working with the Guide and Pathfinder age groups, the girls are keen and capable, they have a developing world … Continue reading
How I spent my summer working at national office
Sarah Biggs started in Guiding as a Spark. Since then she’s transitioned through all the branches to achieve her Canada Cord, received a national scholarship, joined Link and has recently spent the summer working for Girl Guides of Canada as … Continue reading
Now my family understands why I’m a Guider
There we were…pouring rain, middle of May chill in the air (not quite spring, not quite winter), camping 100 km from anything – running water, power and even cell phone service. What was I going to do with 14 cold … Continue reading
Home is where I do Guiding
I have lived in three countries – the U.K., the United States, and now Canada – and there is one thing I have learned and that is to get my priorities straight. To me Guiding/Scouting is up there with finding … Continue reading
Why I Volunteer with “The Trefoil”
The other day I had to submit my resume for the chance to be a delegate at a conference. I would be representing a volunteer organization, so I felt it necessary to really highlight the volunteer experience I have, versus … Continue reading
The Right Stuff
How hectic is your life? If you are an urban dweller you are likely finding life busy, crowded, expensive and often tiring. If you live in a rural area, your life is also likely busy, expensive and often tiring. For … Continue reading
Speaking Up: From Girl Guide to Guider
I knew that I was going to be a “lifer” when I was in Guides at 11 years old. This was confirmed to me when I was working with my Girl Guide Unit on Monday nights while still going through … Continue reading
20 Years of Guiding
At a recent awards ceremony I attended, every girl and adult receiving an award was asked what their favourite Guiding memory was. “Oh my,” was my immediate thought. Just one? I have been a Girl Guide for 20 years. A … Continue reading
Why Guiders are Amazing!
The end of the Guiding year has arrived for some, and only a few meetings remain for others before summer vacation. We know how amazing our Guiders and volunteers are, and so we thought we’d collect comments about the Guiders … Continue reading
Guider Attends Pax Lodge 20 Year Reunion
Where ever we wander…where ever we roam…Pax Lodge will always be our home. This is probably a familiar line to many of you, any Unit that has chosen to learn the Pax Lodge song as part of a Badge, Challenge, … Continue reading
Getting Back into the Girl Guide Groove
It would seem that I am returning to the folds of Guiding. Yes, Guiding with a capital G, as in Girl Guides. I was involved in Guiding for many years. As a girl I started as a Brownie and went … Continue reading