"The Value of Girl Scout with a Cause"
These podcast excerpts discuss a Girl Scout volunteer's decade-long analysis of the GSUSA organization's governance. This is one of the most valuable resources available for understanding how, over time, GSUSA has seized control of the voice of the Girl Scouts movement and weakened democratic process and oversight. This podcast barely scratches the surface of the problems that have arisen under recent GSUSA leadership.
Central issues include a costly, ineffective software system (Volunteer System 2.0), a power imbalance between the National Board of Directors and local Girl Scouts councils, leading to financial concerns and a lack of volunteer input, and ultimately a failure to live up to the organization's values of inclusion and empowerment.
The volunteer's experiences highlight broader problems in the disconnect between GSUSA leadership and members.
The discussion concludes by suggesting potential solutions, including increased transparency and a more participatory decision-making process.
The links below are from an early podcast tests where we explore a few of the topics covered by the writer at Girl Scout with a Cause. This three-part discussion (each segment is approximately five minutes long) only begins to scratch the surface of the rich and detailed insights available on this exceptional website. (https://girlscoutwithacause.dawgtoons.com/)
Link: Girl Scout With A Cause
(If you are interested in Girl Scouts and you don't find this site amazing, you might be mistaken about your being interested in Girl Scouts. Check it out and tell your friends.)