GSWCF Sliver Award Proposal

GSWCF Sliver Award Proposal

When Girl Scout Cadettes team up to make a difference in their community, they learn important leadership skills, discover new passions, and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest honor a Cadette can achieve! Learn more about the Silver Award on our council site.
To qualify for the Silver Award, Girl Scout Cadettes should:
- Be a registered member of GSWCF
- Be in 6th-8th grade
- Complete one of the required prerequisites and Silver Award training prior to starting the Silver Award work on this project
- Build a team! (Up to 4 Girl Scout Cadette can work together on this project, but be sure to also include community members as well)
- Investigate the community for issues
- Find the root cause of the issue
- Create a plan to tackle the root cause
- Ensure the project will be sustained after their involvement
- Each Girl Scout working on the project should have 50 individual hours
- Allow each girl to have a leadership role in the project
- Share what you have accomplished with others.
- Make your project sustainable
The following are NOT ALLOWED as Silver Award projects:
- Projects that focus solely on collecting, beautifying, decorating, redecorating, rebuilding, donating, and/or cleaning. The are considered service projects. These aspects can be part of a larger project, but cannot be the only part of the project.
- Projects that focus solely on implementing an already existing solution (i.e. Little Libraries, Buddy Benches, Badge Workshops) are not Highest Award projects. These aspects can be part of a larger, unique solution, but cannot be the only part of the project.
- Projects that raise money for another organization. Per GSUSA policy, Girl Scouts may not raise money for another organization and any money raised for the purpose of funding your project may not be directly donated to another organization. Girl Scouts CAN raise money to purchase supplies or in kind donations for another organization.
- Projects planned and organized by adults that Girl Scouts only implement. Remember: adults should guide Girl Scouts through the process and ensure they meet guidelines, but should allow the project to be girl-led
How many Cadettes are on your Silver Award Project Team?*

1234

Team Member 1 Information
Girl Scout Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Troop Number *
Current Grade*
Girl Scout's Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian's Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Training Date *

MonthDayYear
Date

Team Member 2 Information
Girl Scout Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Troop Number*
Current Grade *
Girl Scout's Email
example@example.com
Guardian's Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Training Date *

MonthDayYear
Date

Team Member 3 Information
Girl Scout Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Troop Number*
Current Grade *
Girl Scout's Email
example@example.com
Guardian's Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Training Date *

MonthDayYear
Date

Team Member 4 Information
Girl Scout Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Troop Number*
Current Grade *
Girl Scout's Email
example@example.com
Guardian's Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Training Date *

MonthDayYear
Date

Which prerequisite(s) was earned?

True North AwardProgram AideSilver TorchTake Action AwardGlobal Action AwardBronze Award
In earning this prerequisite, what did you learn that may help you with your Silver Award?*

Troop Leader Information

The Troop Leader is responsible for managing guidelines for any project donations, money-earning activities, or use of troop funds and approvals, where relevant. The volunteer in this role must be registered, background checked, and have completed the Take Action for Adults webinar in gsLearn.
Troop Leader Name*

First NameLast Name
Troop Leader Email *
example@example.com
Troop Leader Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Troop Leader Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County*
Service Unit*
Is your Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor the same as your Troop Leader?

YesNo
Do you have a project Advisor Project Advisor?

YesNo

Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor

The Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor provides the Silver Award project team supervision, including managing safety and Silver Award procedures. The volunteer in this role must be registered, background checked, and have completed the Take Action for Adults webinar in gsLearn. Unless otherwise noted, all council communication will go through this individual.
Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor Name*

First NameLast Name
Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor Email*
example@example.com
Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County*
Service Unit*

Project Advisor (optional)

This is an adult who has some level of knowledge, skills, expertise, or access to resources that can help with your project.
Project Advisor Name

First NameLast Name
Project Advisor Email
example@example.com
Project Advisor Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Why did you choose this person to be your Project Advisor?

Project Title *
Proposed State Date *

MonthDayYear
Date
Proposed Completion Date *

MonthDayYear
Date
The issue the project will address is… (Please include a 3–4 sentence description. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.) *
It matters because… (Please include a 3–4 sentence description. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)*
My target audience (who is going to benefit) is… (Please include a 1–2 sentence description. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.*
Community members who I contacted or partnered with to research my issue and find the root cause (See Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 3.)*
A root cause of my issue is... (Please include a 3–4 sentence description. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Steps 3 and 4)*
My team’s project idea is... (Please include a 3–4 sentence description of your project, including the desired result and how it addresses the root cause of your issue. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)*

How will you create a plan to make your project sustainable? (Check the boxes that apply. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.)*This does not mean that a physical object will last, but how will the advocacy of your project continue.*

Create a permanent solution that can be used after the project is completeEducate and inspire others in the community or within Girl Scouts to be part of the change.Advocate to change a rule, regulation, or a law and encourage others to join.
Specifically, my team will plan to make the project sustainable by (Please include a 3-4 sentence description.)*

Leadership

Please provide a description of your team’s leadership. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Steps 2 and 5.)
Clearly define each team member's leadership role and their responsibilities *

Budget and Finances
Silver Award projects sometimes require money or nonmonetary donations of goods. If your project requires this, then please estimate supplies/donations needed and potential costs. A budget worksheet with actual supplies and costs will be required with the Final Report. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5 and the template pages.) If you prefer, you may upload a copy of the Budget Worksheet below.e a question*
Please feel free to upload your Silver Award Budget Worksheet.

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Hours
I am aware that each individual team member should spend approximately 50 hours working on their Silver Award project and will maintain a time log. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 6 and the template pages.)*

yesno
I understand that only 10 hours of work will be approved prior to my proposal being approved.*

yesno

Try it!
Try it: Describe how you will try to make your project measurable by sharing the goal your team set to measure your project’s success... (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.) [Optional]
Try it: Describe how you will try to make a national and/or global link... (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.) [Optional]

Please provide any links to photos, social media pages, websites etc.

Signature Page

We*—the Girl Scout Cadette(s), troop/group leader, and adult Girl Scout volunteersupervisor—agree and understand that the Silver Award Project:• Cannot be just a collection or donation drive. Donations may be part of a larger Silver Award project. • Cannot be a fundraiser for another organization, program, or individual. • Is not simply volunteering time for another organization in an already existing project. • Cannot be done by multiple teams. Only one team (1–4 Girl Scouts) may collaborate on each Silver Award project. • Is a Take Action project, not a community service project—even if the community service project is very large and takes a lot of time andhard work.
I, Girl Scout Cadette, have read and understand all the requirements and guidelines specific to the Girl Scout Silver Award as outlined by the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award and council-specific requirements. I am aware of all deadlines for the Girl Scout Silver Award. Should any major plans change, I will contact the person who approved my proposal. *

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I, the adult Girl Scout volunteer supervisor, recognize it is the Cadette’s responsibility to fulfill the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award including all deadlines. I understand that they must uphold guidelines specific to their project as outlined by the Adult Guide for Earning the Silver Award and the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, and council-specific requirements.*

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I, the Girl Scout troop/group leader, have reviewed the above Girl Scout Silver Award Project Proposal. I am aware of the requirements and guidelines outlined by the Adult Guide for Earning the Silver Award and the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, as well as council-specific requirements and believe this project aligns with those requirements.*

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I understand that all final report paperwork must be submitted by September 30 after completion of 8th grade.*

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Thank You

Thank you so much for submitting your Silver Award Proposal. We are so excited to learn about your plans to make the world a better place. Council staff will email the Adult Girl Scout Supervisor noted on this application upon its receipt. Once received, this proposal will be reviewed by our Highest Awards Committee. Our team meets on the first Thursday and third Sunday of each month. Your proposal will be scheduled for review at the earliest slot available. If you have any questions please contact us at silveraward@gswcf.org
Is there anything else you would like to share pertaining to your Silver Award project?*
Please feel free to upload any additional documents to support your project.

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