Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails

Welcome to Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails! We serve 5,000 girls and 2,000 adults in Northern and Central New Mexico. In November 2007, Girl Scouts of Chaparral Council and Girl Scouts – Sangre de Cristo Council merged to form Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails. This realignment will better serve the girls in our communities, by providing additional programs, activities, and services to girls throughout the area. We welcome your participation in this new era of Girl Scouting in New Mexico!

“A piece of blue sky and all there is beneath it” is the theme for Rancho del Chaparral, our 1,200 acre resident camp. Rancho, as it is affectionately called, is located on part of the San Diego Land Grant granted to Francisco Garcia de Noreigo in 1790 by the Governor of New Mexico and was purchased in 1963 with funds raised by Girl Scouts through cookie sales.

Rancho replaced Camp Elza Seligman, which had served the girls of the council since the early 1940’s. Camp Seligman, located near Ponderosa, New Mexico, was no longer adequate for the growing needs of the council. Parents and friends of Girl Scouts raised funds through a Capital Campaign in 1967 and Rancho was dedicated on July 13, 1969. It was designed by architectural firm George Wright Associates and built by La Mesa Builders, Inc.

Today, El Bosque – with its platform tents – continues to welcome Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scout troops, along with their leaders, for an exciting camp experience. El Prado – with its Adirondacks, hogans and covered wagons – houses individual girls participating in a variety of outdoor activities.
The camp has several unique features, including Ojitos – which was previously a logging camp – the Mystery Tree, Signal Mountain, aspen groves, ponderosa pines, and a beautiful stream.

Thousands of girls and adults have experienced the adventure of Rancho and are truly thankful for “a piece of blue sky and all there is beneath it.” (Portions provided by Flavia Hirt.)

Some 50 years ago, famed outdoorsman and author, Elliot Barker scouted all over northern New Mexico in search of a perfect site for a camp for girls. On the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, near what is now the resort town of Angel Fire, he found a 536-acre ranch of pristine forests and meadows bordering the Carson National Forest. In 1962, Camp Elliot Barker was formed.

Originally an encampment of the Ute Indians and part of the Maxwell Land Grant, the camp was once a working cattle ranch and retains today its rustic roots. A visually stunning setting, Camp Barker remains a vital part of new Mexico’s western heritage.

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is very proud to invite you to visit both of our camps, Camp Elliott Barker located near Angel Fire and Rancho del Chaparral located in the Jemez Mountains. Both of these rustic camps provide girls opportunities to have fun, be adventurous, learn self-confidence, and to experience the great outdoors in some of the most beautiful settings in New Mexico.

Camp Elliott Barker

Rancho del Chaparral

CURRENT OPENINGS

Membership Manager

Regional Membership Development Coordinator

Regional Program Coordinator

  For all positions, please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Director of Human Resources, 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, NM  87109; fax (505) 343-1058 or email HR@gs-nmtrails.org.

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

Position Summary:

  The Membership Manager is responsible for planning and directing the work of the Membership Department which includes recruitment, organization, and retention of girls; developing community awareness and support of Girl Scouting; providing for support and development of girl membership.  The position will work closely with the Manager of Volunteer Services.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of corporate goals and objectives as they relate to the Membership Department.
• Meet regularly with COO to ensure that integrated goals and objectives are being met.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the Membership Development Coordinators.
• Ensure that Girl Scouting is made available to all girls ages 5-17 within the council jurisdiction with competent adult leadership.
• Provide organizational and recruitment skill development to service units and services teams.
• Increase community awareness, support of and participation in Girl Scouting.
• Provide support for Girl Scouting by interpreting and promoting Girl Scouting to community groups.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Develop and manage budgets for the Membership Department.
• Ensure support of the council’s fund development efforts, including HUGS Family Partnership Campaign.
• Support efforts of grant programs as it relates to membership recruitment/retention.
• Act as a liaison for board committees/task groups, as needed.
• Ensure council compliance with GSUSA guidelines and standards.
• Contribute to the Affirmative Action goals of the council by working with volunteers and staff to ensure organizational diversity in girl and adult membership to achieve parity and pluralism in membership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Belief in the aims and purpose of Girl Scouting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good recruitment skills.
• Girl Scout experience preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the jurisdiction in order to attend day/evening/weekend meetings and conduct council business.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured and operational vehicle.
• Undergo and pass a criminal background check.

Work Environment:

• Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance.
• Able to see normal print and computer screens.
• Able to hear and speak to people in person and on telephone.
• Ability to travel to regional areas at consistent times throughout the month.
• Ability to work late evenings and weekends for meetings and events.

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR-Santa Fe

Position Summary:

  The Membership Development Coordinator is accountable for the development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of Girl Scout membership in the assigned geographic areas.  The position is accountable for customer focused service for volunteers by providing them with the support, supervision, direction, and materials necessary to do their jobs – including enrichment and recognition opportunities based on their needs and interests.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retains and increases girl membership in assigned geographic areas.  Works with and supports volunteers to develop and implement recruitment opportunities for girls.
• Ensures up-to-date record keeping in relation to community profiling, demographic assessment, and statistical analysis of membership for assigned geographic areas.
• Aggressively develops and implements quality membership options to ensure Girl Scouting availability and customer-based access to all girls within the assigned geographic areas.
• Provides continuity of Girl Scout program by ensuring the recruitment, selection, placement, training, development, customer focused support, supervision, and recognition of qualified administrative volunteers.
• Enhances the role of Girl Scouting in the community by aggressively interpreting and promoting Girl Scouting to community groups and organizations.
• Supplements and enriches membership programs by supporting/guiding volunteers in planning multiple troop activities, by ensuring that all available program opportunities and resources are being implemented; and by interpreting council and GSUSA programs.
• Ensures support of council fund development efforts, including HUGS Family Partnership Campaign.
• Supports recruitment/retention efforts of grant programs.
• Becomes certified as a Girl Scout trainer.
• Provides outstanding customer service and customer-focused communications.
• Ensures troop and Service Unit compliance with GSUSA and council policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record for recruiting and training volunteers.
• Experience in developing and organizing large scale events.
• Ability to cultivate community resources.
• Proven track record in developing a strategic plan of work.
• Ability to travel throughout the jurisdiction in order to attend day/evening/weekend meetings and conduct council business.
• Proven track record for developing interpersonal and professional relationships.
• Belief in the aims and purpose of Girl Scouting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured and operational vehicle.
• Undergo and pass a criminal background check.

Work Environment:

• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance.
• Able to climb ladders, bend, kneel, sit, stand, stretch and pull.
• Able to see normal print and computer screens.
• Able to hear and speak to people in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to work late evening and weekends for meetings and events.
• Ability to drive operational vehicle for meeting and events.

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REGIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Position Summary:

The Regional Program Coordinator is accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of an inclusive and comprehensive program series including day camps and program resources for girls ages 5-17 based on their identified needs within the Regional Service area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports quality troop/group program beyond the troop/group to all girl members by coordinating and directing program activities, regional events, and day camps.
• Directs the planning process and assure the development of relevant and diversified program to meet the identified needs of girls ages 5-17.
• Ensures all programs are in compliance with the standards as set forth by Girl Scouts in Safety-Wise and the GSUSA program model.
• Supports grant program efforts in the regional area through program developments and training.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Girl Scout program, cultural and environmental awareness, and contemporary issues affecting girls.
• Experience/expertise in analyzing, planning, motivating, delegating, supervising, monitoring, evaluating, communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritize and administer varied job accountabilities that occur concurrently.
• Prior experience in the planning and supervision of large events.
• Ability to solicit contributions to Girl Scouts.
• Strong skills in providing quality customer service.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work as a contributing member of staff and volunteer/staff teams.

Work Environment:

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to sit at a desk for long periods of time
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance
• Able to climb ladders, bend, kneel, sit, stand, stretch and pull.
• Able to see normal print and computer screens.
• Able to hear and speak to people in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to work late evening and weekends for meetings and events.
• Ability to drive operational vehicle for meeting and events.

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Adult Recognitions

Recognition Booklet

Camp

2008 Camp Booklet

General

La Tienda Order Form

Adult Photo Release

Minor Photo Release

Checking Account Info Packet

Outside User Group Forms

Fire Restriction Agreement

Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement

Outside User Group Letter of Agreement

Outside User Group Reservation Form - Camp Elliott Barker

Outside User Group Reservation Form - Rancho del Chaparral

RV Agreement

Girl Scout Troop Reservation Form - Camp Elliott Barker

Girl Scout Troop Reservation Form - Rancho del Chaparral

Product Sales

Product Sale Permission Form

Cookie Opt Out Form

Troop Cookie Manager Form

Service Unit Cookie Manager Form

Submittal to Collection Agency

Program Events

Program Event Plan

Program Event Report

Troop Trip Planner

Accounting

Annual Troop Report

From Humble Beginnings

Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low assembled 18 girls from Savannah, Georgia, on March 12, 1912, for a local Girl Scout meeting. She believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing girls out of isolated home environments and into community service and the open air, Girl Scouts hiked, played basketball, went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars, and studied first aid. Girl Scouting became immensely popular. Within a few years, Daisy’s dream for a girl-centered organization was realized.
Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the U.S. Congress on March 16, 1950.
Today, there are 3.7 million Girl Scouts—2.7 million girl members and 928,000 adult members working primarily as volunteers.
Girls at home and abroad participate in more than 236,000 troops and groups in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas, and over 100 local Girl Scout councils offer girls the opportunity for membership across the United States.
Through its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries.
GSUSA counts more than 50 million women in the U.S. today as Girl Scout alumnae.

The Girl Scout Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
In 2012 the Girl Scouts will celebrate our 100 year anniversary….
And Girl Scouting is still offering girls important opportunities to learn new skills, to develop lifelong friendships, to engage in meaningful projects that make the world a better place, and beginning now is the unveiling of…
…The New Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This model engages girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place. This model begins with a definition of leadership that girls understand and believe in: a leader, girls say, is defined not only by the qualities and skills one has, but also by how those qualities and skills are used to make a difference in the world….Transforming Leadership (2008 GSUSA).
The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails invites you to become part of the premier organization for girls’ leadership in the world. Contact us today to see how Girl Scouting can positively impact a girl in your life.

Map to Albuquerque Office

Map To Santa Fe Office

Map to Aztec Office

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  Volunteers are the heart of Girl Scouting.  You make the program possible!  We offer our volunteers a variety of training, some of which is required depending on your volunteer position.  Training enables volunteers to enjoy their experience and to develop their interests for new and more challenging roles.  It also helps our volunteers provide the best possible Girl Scout experience to girls of all ages.

Need Training?  Take Your Basic Training On-Line!

The Basic Leadership Training is designed to provide the basic information needed as a new Girl Scout volunteer, and may be completed on-line.

Click on the button below to log on and register to complete the Basic Leadership Training. When you finish the entire module, your information will automatically be added to the secure on-line list available only to Volunteer Services Staff. Once you have completed the online training, you must e-mail adulttraining@gs-nmtrails.org to receive credit.

To begin the Basic Leadership Training simply click HERE

Click above, then, under “new users”, click on register.  Enter your information, including selecting a user name and password.  Click on “submit” to begin your training!

NM Jurisdiction Map

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You may contact any of our offices or the one closest to ou.

Girl Scout Program/Service CenterAdministrative Headquarters - Albuquerque
4000 Jefferson Plaza NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-343-1040
Toll Free: 1-800-658-6768
Fax: 505-343-1050

Girl Scout Service Center - Santa Fe
450 St. Michael’s Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505-983-6339
Toll Free: 1-877-983-6339
Fax: 1-505-983-6671

Girl Scout Service Center - Aztec
113 W. Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
Phone: 505-334-0501
Toll Free: 1-866-421-4757

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is a non-profit organization which depends on contributions from the community.

You can help provide a wonderful life experience to a young girl by providing a donation. 

You can donate directly to Girl Scouts to help provide programs, activities, or financial assistance to girls of all ages.

• You can be a sponsor to one of our key fund raising events.
• You can also leave a planned gift or donate to the endowment.
• You can provide an in-kind donation granting our “wishes” on our “wish lists” for our service centers or camps.

There are so many ways that you can help our local girls become the strong, courageous, and visionary leaders. 

If you would like more information, you can contact our Fund Development Department at 343-1040 or 1-800-658-6768. 

Calling for Hall of Fame Nominations

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2008 Hall of Fame: Women Entrepreneurs. Award recipients will be recognized at a dinner and silent auction on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Albuquerque. This prestigious fundraising event celebrates the unique and outstanding contributions that women entrepreneurs make to the advancement of women everywhere. By improving the quality of life within the community and serving as a positive role-model for both young girls and adults, these fascinating women exemplify Courage, Confidence and Character.

This is a great opportunity for your company to be represented at the event to honor the Hall of Fame recipients by:

§         Sponsoring at one of the six sponsorship levels outlined on the enclosed benefit sheet;

§         Nominating an outstanding woman entrepreneur who will be recognized at the event;

§         Donating an item to the silent auction, or;

§         Participating in the event by purchasing tickets to the event.

Your support helps provide funding for programs and trainings offered to the more than 7,800 girls and adults in northern and central New Mexico. More information is available on the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails website (www.gs-nmtrails.org) or by contacting the Fund Development Department at (505) 343-1040, ext. 3010 or (800) 658-6768. Companies, organizations, and individuals reserving full tables by August 29, 2008 will be acknowledged in the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails 2008 Hall of Fame Program book.

A list of sponsorship levels and benefits is enclosed in this packet for your review. A member of the Hall of Fame task group will contact you in the near future to discuss opportunities for your company to participate in the 2008 Hall of Fame: Women Entrepreneurs.

Thank you for your support of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails and for building girls into tomorrow’s leaders. We look forward to discussing sponsorship and participation opportunities with you.

Sincerely,

Amy CdeBaca

Director of Fund Development

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, Inc.

For 95 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to be self-sufficient, independent, and resourceful.  This program has become the leading entrepreneurial program for girls and an American icon – Girl Scout Cookies.   Local councils across the country, including Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, participate in two entrepreneurial and financial literacy programs each year  the annual Girl Scout Cookie activity and the fall MagNut activity.   These activities help girls develop a wide range of skills, including entrepreneurship, money management, decision-making, goal setting, and teamwork just to name a few. In addition to helping girls develop the key skills to become independent and social leaders, these activities also help fund their troop activities for the year. You can help support these girls by purchasing a box of cookies, a package of nuts or chocolates, or renewing your magazine subscriptions through your local Girl Scout troop. 

Girl Scouts - Let your summer fun begin with a visit to “La Tienda”, your local GS Shop!

• NEW GSUSA merchandise! Be sure to check out what’s new in the GS Catalog.
• Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails - 2008 Camp Season is here!

It’s here! New- Camp Seasonal Merchandise! Shop Now, Shop Early – get your favorite camp items before you go to camp or Shop when you return from a great summer at camp. No more missing out on your favorite camp items. Camp merchandise will stay in stock through the summer at your local Girl Scout Shops!

Check out the 2008 New Mexico Trails Camp merchandise at La Tienda!

• Tee shirts for youth- adults 9.50 & 12.00,
• Hooded Sweatshirts for youth- adults 18.00 & 22.00,
• Patch $1.25/ coming soon,
• Water bottle 3.00,
• Dog Tag Necklace 2.00,
• Grey Squirrel Toy animal 8.00,
• Autograph Toy Horse 7.50,
• Bandana 3.00
  Spend your 2007 Cookie Dough before June 30th!

        2008 Cookie Dough is valid June 1, 2008!

Please remember- the Cookie Dough is for the Girl Scout who earned it and is not transferable. Leaders, you must have with you the hand written note by the girl and validated by her parents in order to spend a girl’s Cookie Dough. This is to protect a girl scouts Cookie Dough earned. There have been incidences where a girl’s Cookie Dough was spent without the girl or parent’s permission or knowledge. Thank you for your support in respecting what rightfully belongs to others.

Great Cookie Sale! 2008 Cookie Dough is available to use June 1st!

“La Tienda” your local New Mexico Trails Council Girl Scout Shops are located in Aztec, Santa Fe and Albuquerque.  

Aztec Shop- 113 W Chaco,  Phone: 505-334-0501 and 1-866-421-4757  FAX: 505-334-0716            Hours:  Mon and Tues 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.                                                                                              Friday 10:00 a.m.-noon 

Santa Fe Shop- 450 St.Michael’s Dr.  Phone: 505-983-6339 and 877-983-6339  FAX: 505-983-6671  Hours:  Wed  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.                                                       Closed Thursday and Friday

Albuquerque Shop- 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE  Phone: 505-343-1040 x3505  and  800-658-6768        FAX 505-338-2360  Email shopmgr@gs-nmtrails.org

ABQ Shop Hours: Monday- Thursday (8am- 5pm) Now open during the lunch hour!
Fridays (8am- noon); Open Saturdays (9am- noon) and closed for Holiday weekends.

Important Notice: beginning July 2008 we will have to start charging for shipping costs in order to offset the increases in postal and delivery charges.
However, if the shop is out of stock on the basic/ official GS merchandise such as (program books, vests and pins/ insignia) no shipping will be charged.

See you soon at “La Tienda” your local GS Shop!

Check out the NEW Trails of Fun!

A password is required, please contact your Service Unit Manager or Membershp Development Director for your password.

Girl Scouting offers girls a variety of hands-on, unique programs and activities that give girls the opportunity to discover new skills, connect with others, and take action helping make the world a better place. Today’s activities are as varied as the girls’ interests. Some of our programs included

Math

• ­ Fair Play science camp - girls entering 9^th and 10^th grades meet women scientists and engineers, learn about the design process, find out about environmental engineering, and visit local science labs.
• ­ Math Magic - girls in 1^st - 6^th grades learn about math and the variety of ways it is used.

Culture

• ­ New Year East, New Year West - girls of all ages learn about Chinese New Year and Chinese crafts.
• ­ Joy to the World! - girls of all ages learn about winter holidays, celebrations, and traditions from around the world.

Health and Fitness

• ­ In The Pink Interest Project - this program specifically designed for teen girls offers a chance to learn about breast cancer and prevention as well as creating a gift for cancer patients.
• ­ Climb Like a Girl - girls in grades 1^st - 12^th are introduced to the fun and unique activity of rock climbing at a local climbing wall.

Check out the NEW Trails of Fun!

Check out the NEW Trails of Fun!

Every girl, age 5 - 17, is welcome to join Girl Scouts. Registration is only $10 a year and the programs and activities are reasonably priced, making this premier program affordable for all girls. Adults are also welcome to participate as volunteers in a variety of capacities.

Girls participate in a variety of activities ranging from campouts at the local zoo and museums to rock climbing and robotics competitions to cleaning up the local parks and helping others. The opportunities are endless!

For 95 years, Girl Scouts has offered girls throughout the nation the opportunity to build leadership skills. Many successful women from all walks of life credit their Girl Scout experience to their success today.

Handbooks, uniforms, and other items are also available to give girls the utmost experience.

Financial assistance is available for girls who are unable to afford the registration fees, program fees, or other items.

Age Levels

Girl Scouts is for all girls from Kindergarten to 12^th grade. What age level are you in? Check our list below to find out! (These age levels will be effective beginning Fall 2008.)

Kindergarten - 1^st grade Girl Scout Daisy

2^nd - 3^rd grade Girl Scout Brownie

4^th - 5^th grade Girl Scout Junior

6^th - 8^th grade Girl Scout Cadette

9^th - 10^th grade Girl Scout Senior

11^th - 12^th grade Girl Scout Ambassador

Welcome to Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails!

Girl Scouting has been in New Mexico for more than 90 years and has given girls the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and develop the leadership skills needed for the future.

We proudly serve 5,000 girls and 2,000 adults in Northern and Central New Mexico with a variety of programs and activities.

Come see why Girl Scouts is the premier organization for girls! We welcome your participation in Girl Scouting within New Mexico!

Check out the NEW Trails of Fun!

Volunteers are the essential ingredient for the Girl Scout program to be successful. With more than 2,000 volunteers helping girls become the courageous young women of the future, it’s no wonder women and men alike have volunteered for Girl Scouts for 90 years.

There are so many ways to be involved with Girl Scouts; volunteers have a variety of options.

You can work with girls, work within the community, assist the organization, and work with adults just to name a few options.

Contact your local Girl Scout office to learn more about helping girls in the community become the leaders of tomorrow.