The workshops on offer are as follows:

Saturday 25 October - Looking Wider (1)

FUNdraising
Get more out of your fundraising efforts with new fundraising ideas and practical pointers for achieving greater results.

Lones Link Up
Meet other Lone leaders, share experiences and gain some new ideas to use with your lones.

Marvellous Mentors
Explore the benefits of effective mentoring and gain practical tips for enhancing your mentoring skills.

Headlines
Practical pointers for working with different media and promoting GirlGuiding in your area.

Go Global
Discover exciting international programme ideas for use in your unit.

Brilliant Brownies
For Brownie Leaders, fun-filled Brownie programmes and suggestions for helping girls to achieve 8 Up and Challenge 9.

Rangers Rock
For Ranger Leaders - exciting Ranger programmes and tackling challenges such as Special Activities and the Marketing Certificate.

Al Fresco
Gain new programme ideas to inspire your girls in the outdoors.

Gen-X, Y & Z
Understanding the differences between the generations and implications for your teams and trainings.

Welcome Aboard
Gain insight into the process for recruiting and screening in new leaders.

Looking Wider (2)

Guides Galore
For Guide Leaders, promoting the patrol system and girl leadership and achieving Senior Guide and Guides Aotearoa awards.

Positively Pippins
For Pippin Leaders - new ideas for working with Pippins.

Dollars & Sense
An introduction to the GirlGuidingNZ finance system for non-treasurers. Learn about the cash book system, financial processes and reporting available.

Effective Appraisals
Tips for conducting effective leader reviews, and encouraging others to value the process.

Terrific Teams
Great team building ideas to get the most out of your unit, district and regional teams.

Thanks and Praise
Ideas for rewarding and recognizing the volunteers in our organization, rewarding and recognizing contributions and achievements.

What Girls Want
Practical tips to ensure that your girl consultation and programme evaluations are efficient and useful.

Appreciating Biculturalism
Learn more about Maori culture and the Treaty of Waitangi, with practical ideas for incorporating biculturalism into your Guiding.

Little Monsters
Tips and tools for managing challenging girl behaviours in your unit, encouraging positive behaviours and girl leadership.

Sunday 26 October - Looking Within

Relaxation & Stress Management
Tips and tools for relaxation and stress management in your busy life.

Dealing with Difficult People
Strategies and techniques for conflict resolution and dealing with difficult people.

High Performing Teams
Skills and ideas for enhancing the workings of your unit, district and regional teams.

Communicating with Confidence
Practical pointers on public speaking, including what to say and how to say it.

Managing your Money
Effectively managing your finances and planning for the future - presented by Westpac NZ.

Dress for Success
Learn what to wear to suit your body type, to look and feel great!

Relationship Property
Information and advice about family trusts, preparing a will, and relationship property - presented by the Public Trust.

Looking Wider Still (1)

Positive Persuasion
Thinking globally, acting locally. What is Advocacy? How can we as members of GirlGuidingNZ advocate for a better world for girls and young women?

Benefits of Diversity
New Zealand is now home for people from more than 190 different cultures. More than 30% of our population were born overseas. What does our increasingly multicultural society mean for GirlGuidingNZ?

Spirit of Sangam
GirlGuidingNZ is launching a NZ "Friends of Sangam" group to support our much beloved world centre in India. Catch the spirit of Sangam in a session full of inspiring ideas and activities for you and your girls.

Sisterly Support
New Zealand has a strong tradition of supporting Guiding in other countries. Find out about GirlGuidingNZ's overseas projects and how a very little can go a long way, with a focus on GOLD and Project Awhina.

We ARE Special
How often do we tell our girls that they are special? How often do we tell others how GirlGuiding is special? Explore how we can DARE to stand proudly as leaders of girls and as a leading youth organization in today's world.

In the Neighbourhood
Gain practical ideas to establish and/or nurture community partnerships to enhance your Guiding activities.

Health 2008
Come and find out current health issues facing women and girls today.

Looking Wider Still (2)

Benefits of Diversity
New Zealand is now home for people from more than 190 different cultures. More than 30% of our population were born overseas. What does our increasingly multicultural society mean for GirlGuidingNZ?

WAGGGS Turns 100
Discover the excitement and worth of belonging to the largest international organization for girls and young women. Learn how WAGGGS makes a lasting difference to the lives of girls and young women around the world.

Spirit of Sangam
GirlGuiding NZ is launching a NZ "Friends of Sangam" group to support our much beloved world centre in India. Catch the spirit of Sangam in a session full of inspiring ideas and activities for you and your girls.

Sisterly Support
New Zealand has a strong tradition of supporting Guiding in other countries. Find out about GirlGuiding NZ's overseas projects and how a very little can go a long way, with a focus on our Mutual Aid project for Uganda Girl Guides.

Disability Awareness
An introduction to special needs awareness and how this may help you in your Guiding roles.

Transformation
Understanding the principles behind change readiness and management and the role of external influences.

The R Word
Find out about the current issues facing young people and relationships, and how you can be there to support them.

New Zealand Tours

The Bottom Of The World Tour

Visit the Fiords, Catlin Coast, Stewart Island, The Sounds, plus lots more
Starting1 February 2009

Open to all adult Guiding and ex Guiding members plus partners and friends.  This event is planned in conjunction with GirlGuiding New Zealand.
Package includes accommodation, travel, meals and entry to attractions NZ$3099 per person. 
For a full Itinerary and information email: jenniferann@xtra.co.nz

International Events
If you are interested in applying for any of these events, please contact the International Department, National Office, telephone 03 366 8409 or email jeannie.moeller@girlguidingnz.org.nz as soon as possible. OR download an International Application Form.

You will also need to complete an Endorsement of International Applications Form, which you can get from your district co-ordinator. A pen portrait and photo of yourself in GirlGuiding uniform will also be required.

Though the closing date at the National Office for applications is listed below, you still need to allow time to complete your paperwork and pass on to your district co-ordinator. You may be required to be interviewed by your district co-ordinator, regional co-ordinator and Zone Manager. This all takes time, please don't delay!

All Together Now 2009
GirlGuiding UK - Lancashire West

Open to leaders and girls aged between 12-16 years, at the time of the event.
Dates: 25-31 July 2009
Venue: Guys Farm Activity Centre near Lancaster, Lancashire.

Costs:
Event fee: £220 (approx NZD$565.00), which includes food, camp fee, activities, t-shirt, neckerchief and lots more!  The camp fee does not cover transport to and from the Jamboree.   Accommodation is available for International visitors in Guide Centres and schools after camp.
Air fares (approx only) $3,600.00 - excluding taxes.  This is only an estimate obtained from Air New Zealand.   Prices are subject to change due to increases and/or specials.           
Insurance is a must; you may obtain either through Guides New Zealand at $5.00 per day, or through your Insurance Company.

Programme:
will include International Market Day, Backwoods Cooking, Giant Art Attack, Ropes Course, Water Sports, Quad Biking, Workshops, Campfire, Crafts, Climbing, Drumming, Masked Ball, Wide Games, and many more!

International Subsidy:
$750 for the Contingent Leader and $500 per girl   

Closing date at National Office - 28 July 2008
Contact the International Department, National Office at 217 Armagh Street, Christchurch or email Jeannie Moeller, International Secretary, jeannie.moeller@girlguidingnz.org.nz, for an application form.

Sangam World Centre, World Association of
GirlGuiding and Girl Scouts - India
The Community Volunteer Programme at Sangam World Centre offers a unique opportunity to live the WAGGGS mission whilst staying in the supportive environment of Sangam World Centre. After an extensive two-week orientation programme, participants are placed with an Indian community organisation to volunteer for four months. Open to members of WAGGGS 18 years and over.

For costs and application information visit www.sangamworldcentre.org Jobs/Volunteers

Are you interested in having the opportunity to:

• Live in India and experience the culture?
• Make friends with GirlGuiding and Scouts from around the world?
• Help run programmes and sessions for participants?
• Develop new skills and abilities?
• Relax in the peace and tranquility of Sangam?
• Enjoy the excitement and diversity of the city of Pune?

Then you should consider applying to be a volunteer at Sangam World Centre.
Sangam offers several volunteer opportunities for members of GirlGuiding and Scouting from around the world.
Volunteers should be over 21 years of age with no upper age limit but fitness and a great attitude is required! The hours can sometimes be long and there is always plenty to keep you busy. Applicants need a strong background in GirlGuiding/Girl Scouting, a genuine love for people, sensitivity to others' needs, flexibility, initiative, a sense of humour and a belief in the basic principles of GirlGuiding/Girl Scouting.
Applications for all positions from June to March are due annually on 31 December the year prior.