FACTS ABOUT GOOD TURN WEEK

Who

All Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups are encouraged to participate in this council-wide community service initiative. This project is part of the Boy Scouts of America and Girls Scouts of the USA national initiative – Good Turn for America.

What

This annual event is a time for all Scouting groups to conduct meaningful, visible service projects in the communities. Scouts choose a project from one of three areas of impact: Food, Shelter or Healthy Living. Projects can be done alone or in partnerships with one or more units.

Where

Project will take place across Southern Colorado. Units can partner with one or more local agencies, or do something independently. Projects done in partnership with other community organizations are highly recommended.

When

Good Turn Week is 4-10 March 2007. Projects may be conducted any time within this time frame.

Why

Good Turn Week participation will inspire our young people and teach them the importance of community service. Service is a key ingredient in Citizenship!

How

Each unit should select a Good Turn Week Coordinator and begin planning a project. Upon completion of the project, each participating Scout will receive a commemorative Good Turn Week patch. Before patches are distributed, a roster of participants must be submitted to the Rocky Mountain Council BSA or Girls Scouts, Columbine Council.

Good Turn Week Coordinator Responsibilities

Immediately

Begin promotion with your youth

2 Jan – 5 Mar

Involve youth and leaders in researching and planning your project.

By 1 Mar

Register your unit’s project and participation with the attached reservation form.

4-10 Mar

GOOD TURN WEEK – Perform community service project

After Project

Conduct evaluation / discussion with Scouts.

By 31 Mar

Submit roster of youth participants in order to receive your patches in May. Click HERE to get the form

HOW TO PLAN A SERVICE PROJECT

Begin the planning of your project by discussing various service ideas with your youth. Adult leaders, your chartered organization, community agencies and local government are also good resources for ideas. Projects will be more meaningful and fun if they are well planned. Your project should:

Be Significant

The project should be something important. When it’s done, everyone should be able to look back with satisfaction on an effort that has made a difference in your community.

Be Democratic

Scouts are more likely to buy into the project if they have taken an active part in selecting, planning, and organizing it.

Be Clearly Defined

A project must have a definite beginning and end point with logical steps in between. A clear goal allows everyone to measure the progress along the way and increases everyone’s sense of participation in a job well done.

Be Well Prepared

Long before the project starts, ask these questions: What is the project’s purpose? Who should be contacted as a resource? How many youth must be involved to complete the work in the allotted time? What tools or resources are needed? What safety issues must be addressed?

Include Reflection and Recognition

Spend 10 or 15 minutes when the project I finished discussing the project.

Be Reported

Be sure to turn in your roster to the Rocky Mountain Council BSA or the Girl Scouts, Columbine Council by 31 March 2006. Click HERE to get the form!

GOOD TURN WEEK 2009 REGISTRATION / PARTICIPATION FORM

Please complete and mail to:
Rocky Mountain Council BSA, 411 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo CO 81005
Or Girl Scouts, Columbine Council, 21 Montebello Road, Pueblo CO 81001

Boy Scouts

Program & Number

District

Girl Scouts
 

Troop #

Service Unit

Leader Name

Leader Phone

Leader Address

Leader Email

Number of Volunteers

Adult

Youth

Project Description

Date / Time
Location