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LOCATION:1630 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, Atlanta, GA 30310, US
CATEGORIES:Adult Training, Council Program Events 
DESCRIPTION: \n  \n  \n NOTE: Late registrants will NOT be able to pre-select sessions; they will automatically be assigned the schedule below. Seats for other sessions may be available on the day of, on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch is no longer available for purchase; please plan accordingly.  \n  \n  \n Location: Atlanta Metropolitan College - 1630 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 \n  \n  \n Join us for a day of learning, enrichment and fun! \n  \n  \n There will be Workshops and opportunities for new and experienced volunteers alike! \n  \n  \n  \n 	Make new friends, reconnect with the old and find new opportunities while networking with fellow volunteers.  \n 	Discover new program ideas and resources available with your included admission to GS Con! \n 	Visit our pop-up Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Shop to pick up your Girl Scout supplies and gear. \n 	Enjoy a day out with your fellow Girl Scout volunteers! \n  \n  \n Your $12 Adult or Girl Scout (Junior - Ambassador) late registration fee includes these great opportunities, conference materials, and admission to GS Con.   \n  \n  \n  \n 	 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			CONFERENCE SCHEDULE \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Time \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Activity \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			8:00 am \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Registration opens \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			9:00 am – 9:30 am \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Opening – Welcome & Opening Session \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			9:40 am – 10:50 am \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Workshop Session 1 \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			11:05 am – 12:15 pm \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Workshop Session 2 \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			12:15 pm – 1:00 pm \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Lunch Break & GS Con Free Time \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			1:15 pm – 2:25 pm \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Workshop Session 3 \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			2:40 pm – 3:50 pm \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Workshop Session 4 \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			4:00pm \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Conference & GS Con Conclude \n  \n  \n 			  \n 			 \n 		 \n 	 \n  \n  \n   \n  \n  \n NOTE: Late registrants will NOT be able to pre-select sessions; they will automatically be assigned the schedule below. Seats for other sessions may be available on the day of, on a first-come, first-served basis.  \n  \n  \n   \n  \n  \n  \n 	 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			GENERAL SESSION – 9:00am – 9:30am \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			  \n 			 \n 			Description \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Opening Session \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Welcome to the 2026 Volunteer Learning Conference! During this time, we’ll share council updates and information about plans for the new membership year. \n  \n  \n 			Audience: All Guests \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			WORKSHOP SESSION 1 – 9:40 am – 10:50 am \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Workshop \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Description \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Courageous Conversations: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Unleash your inner peacemaker and turn challenging moments into opportunities! In this hands-on workshop, attendees will master a practical, objective framework to tackle conflict head-on with confidence. Through real-life scenarios, you’ll discover how to approach tough conversations with courage and clarity, unlocking creative solutions and positive outcomes. Say goodbye to the fear of conflict and hello to a skill set you can use immediately to inspire growth, strengthen relationships, and lead with confidence. Transform your mindset and leave with tools, ready to handle any challenge that comes your way! \n  \n  \n 			Audience: Adults (18 ) \n  \n  \n 			Presenter: Brenda Episcopo, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			WORKSHOP SESSION 2 – 11:05 am – 12:15 pm \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Workshop \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Description \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Plenary: Welcome to Our Troop: A Panel of Seasoned Leaders \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			New to troop leadership or looking for fresh ideas? Join experienced troop leaders as they share practical tips, lessons learned, and advice on creating a successful, girl-led troop. Bring your questions and leave inspired, connected, and ready for your next adventure. \n  \n  \n 			Audience: Adults (18 ) \n  \n  \n 			Facilitator: Jessi Lestelle, Juliette Coordinator \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			GENERAL SESSION – 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			  \n 			 \n 			Description \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Lunch & GS Con \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Lunches are no longer available for purchase. Feel free to bring a packed lunch, or eat at nearby restaurants.  \n  \n  \n 			During this time, we invite you to also visit our partner and council group tables at GS Con. \n  \n  \n 			Audience: All Ages \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			WORKSHOP SESSION 3 – 1:15 pm – 2:25 pm \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Workshop \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Description \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Plenary: Ceremonies & Traditions \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Discover how ceremonies and traditions can create memorable, meaningful experiences for Girl Scouts of all ages. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore ways to incorporate Girl Scout traditions throughout the Girl Scout year. \n  \n  \n 			Audience: All Ages \n  \n  \n 			Presenter: Trudy Rudert & Kathy Lewis, Volunteer Council Trainers \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Free Block – GS CON \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Skip the classroom and use this workshop block to spend some time at GS Con, learning about our different partners and opportunities to engage Girl Scouts this year! \n  \n  \n 			Audience: All Ages \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			WORKSHOP SESSION 4 – 2:40 pm – 3:50 pm \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Workshop \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Description \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Plenary: Insights: A Panel of Older Girl Scouts \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Join us for this insightful session, where you’ll hear from a few of our seasoned Girl Scouts.  They’ll share their favorite experiences, challenges that they’ve faced and overcome, and their perspective on the future of Girl Scouting. \n  \n  \n 			Audience: All Ages \n  \n  \n 			Facilitator: Charisse Taylor, Leadership Development Manager (6th – 12th) \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 		 \n 			 \n 			Free Block – GS CON \n  \n 			 \n 			 \n 			Skip the classroom and use this workshop block to spend some time at GS Con, learning about our different partners and opportunities to engage Girl Scouts this year! \n  \n  \n 			Audience: All Ages \n  \n 			 \n 		 \n 	 \n  \n  \n   \n  \n  \n Questions?  Please contact us at volunteerexperience@gsgatl.org \n  \n  \n   \n  \n  \n We look forward to seeing you there! \n 
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