Guiders Staff Room Part 2

I'll have to take the cash first though otherwise won't be able to order anything because I've nothing spare atm.

I think I'm overthinking again but it's confused me!

I finally have the form to transfer the bank account from the LiC I'm taking over from but am tying myself up in knots working out how I'm going to order from the online shop from my own account & then account for it on the unit accounts!? Because the transaction will show on my account rather than unit account. Unless I pay a cheque for the amount into my own account first then order then the invoice slip goes in my accounts?

Last meeting of term tonight. Phew! Short term but absolutely shattered!
Treasure hunt tonight and then Brownie Holiday over the holidays so lots to do for that.
I seem to have been planning for weeks so am taking this long weekend off to spend some time on my own house and family. Actually looking forward to a couple of tip runs to clear the decks!

Wow, go you 😊 that's my long term aim, but I want to do it in baby steps.

Our first aid kit lives in the cupboard but is in a soft case so comes with us when out. I have a good traveling one for walking which I often take as back up.

When I said records missing- that's everything except the register! Ah well, nothing like a challenge

I am indeed Albus, it's partly motivated by my girls wanting to continue guiding so not entirely selfless but there are 6 Brownies turning 10 soon who'll end up with nowhere to go from there so I'm going to give it a whirl

Lucysmam - are you taking on guides too?

If so, well done you, super dedicated!

I have a sneaky suspicion ours will be in need of several items replacing due to being out of date - have asked for it 1st week back after Easter so I can replace anything I need to before we go out to Build a Bear.

& accounts are sorted - rather than getting myself in a pickle, I'm starting afresh from the 1st meeting when I take over so just need a final balance to use as my starting figure. And to get my name on the bank account. That's still proving difficult

1st Response yesterday...I'm knackered today (don't think 2 hours travelling each way helped) but found it really interesting and informative. Just hope I never have to use any more than the plasters in the first aid box!

Guides are go - for the June half term if we can! I'm going to visit our DC's unit over the next few weeks and see how they do things & sort out start up grant forms and try to open a bank account over the Easter Hols. Could do with finding out the number for the old Guide unit that used to meet at our hall as well.

Build a Bear all booked too & info sent to DC. Do I need to carry a copy of my risk assessment as well as 1st aid box?

A lot of our records are missing too InFlagranteDelicto, I plan to make a start with the current girls and keep badgering our LiC for others. I figure at some point my pestering might drive her nuts enough to help me out a bit!

I realised yesterday...8 weeks & she retires! Eek

Had confirmation from my DC that my LQ book has been submitted fink it's not that bad. First aid course, safeguarding course and one about your section. Other than that the rest was mostly done in meetings.

Our last night before Easter this week, did a lovely craft. Dead pleased I got all the flannels for 25p each.

Mentioned to my dc I'd like to do overnights with my pack, am now considering a joint pack holiday with her

Over Easter I plan to tackle gift aid, it's never been claimed, but a lot of our records are missing.

Thanks, Becles. I'm probably looking at September now although it's still not masses of time. Part of me thinks it can't be that hard and the other part of me is stressing already!!

Thanks Albus!

Hope you have a semi-quiet night Groovee & feel better soon

Awesome, its great when the girls help with planning! Hope it goes well!

Well, all my flapping & the girls came up with a free (except tea and coffee) idea! They'd like to put on a show of songs we sing

Should be easy enough to organise that I think.

What about making it into a little tea party, Lucysmam? Provide tea and biscuits for the grownups whilst the Rainbows entertain them with songs they've learned. If you have photos, could you do a display or a slideshow? You could also incorporate Albus's ideas - best thing done so far at Rainbows, thing I'd like to do most at Rainbows...

Ah ok, I was hoping it would suggest activities to me.

So, reasons the visiting grown ups might like to stay...... chat about best thing you have done at rainbows? Ask adults to help the girls brainstorm other ideas. You might get some from the quieter ones if they have an adult to support them?

Our LiC suggested it so I can get part of the LQ booklet signed off - the activity to help raise awareness of guiding and support recruitment part.

Any other ideas would be wonderful though before I committ to it! I've been pondering it on and off since last week & am no further

What is the motivation for bringing a grown up Lucy?

If you've done a Bring a Grown Up evening, and your dd was in your unit, did you ask another grown up to be her grown up? (Hope that makes sense!)

Also, complete mental block on what to do once we have a room full of Rainbows and their grown ups!

I was thinking of going round when we do our circle and getting the girls to introduce their grown up but then what if someone doesn't have a grown up!?

& we can still run round like loons for the last ten mins.

It's just the bit inbetween. I imagine crafts will be a fair bit quicker if each girl has a grown up with her.

I may be over thinking slightly

Love the llama song!!

I learned the Llama song last week! It comes with actions!!!