INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To become a Girl Scout leader, you must register as a volunteer. Go to https://www.girlscouts.org/en/adults/volunteer.html,  click on the green “Volunteer Now” link, and type in your zip code. Then, click on the green “Sign Up Now” link when you reach the regional “Become a Volunteer” page. Review the registration tips, and click on “Continue” when you are ready to apply.  If you want to review the troop leader roles, click on “Ways to Volunteer” and scroll down to “Troop Leader.” You can also look into upcoming local events. To complete your application, fill out all required boxes. In addition to your personal information, mention how you heard about this opportunity by selecting an option from the dropdown menu. Then, click on the circle next to “I want to join as a Volunteer.” Press “Continue” when you are finished. Once you complete the personal information application section, you have the choice to either search for a troop by ID number or browse local troops with openings. When you make your selection, click the green “Search” button. When you find an open Troop Leader position, review the location, start date, and meeting times to ensure the requirements work with your schedule. Then, click the empty box on the left side, and press the green “Next” button. You can select multiple open positions if you’d like to apply to several opportunities. Choose between an annual membership, lifetime membership, or young alumnae lifetime membership, and make your selection from the dropdown menu. Then, include your name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, address, and county. In addition, select your ethnicity and race. When you are finished, click on the green “Submit” button.  The annual membership fee is $25. This covers 1 year of membership, and must be paid annually to continue your leadership status.  The lifetime membership fee is $400. If you select this, you will never have to renew your membership or pay an additional membership fee. The young alumnae membership fee is $200. You can select this if you’ve been a Girl Scout and you are under 30 years old. This covers a lifetime of membership. Review your registration summary, and press the green “Checkout” button when you are finished. Read over the membership registration, and accept the terms and conditions. Then, click on the green “Submit” button. If you’d like to include an additional donation, you can select the amount at this time. Click “Continue to Payment,” type in your billing information and card number, and click on “Confirm.” You can also indicate if you want to register for Girl Scout emails or text messages. Click the appropriate box to make your selection.

SUMMARY: Visit the Girl Scout volunteer page to find local leadership opportunities. Detail the application with your name, email, number, and zip code. Type in a specific troop number or your zip code to find an opportunity. Skim the open volunteer roles and select a “Troop Leader” position. Sign up for a Girl Scouts Membership to complete your application. Make your payment and submit your application.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Turn off the lights and close the windows if it is light outside. Don't worry; cats have excellent night vision! It doesn't have to be anything fancy; any light source in a dark room should engage your cat. Cats have excellent night vision, and seeing a point of light in the dark will trigger your cat's predatory instincts. Be careful with where you point the light. Your cat may only be paying attention to the light, and not the environmental surroundings around the room.

SUMMARY: Darken the room. Grab a flashlight or laser pointer. Turn on the flashlight and move it around the room.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have begun your period (or will start soon), you may have special worries about changing in the locker room. Your best strategy is to be prepared: make sure that you have pads, liners, and/or tampons on hand all the time in your gym bag or locker.  If you are on your period, consider wearing dark underwear and/or pants and bottoms. If you're worried about wearing pads, especially in gym class where you are more active, you may  want to become comfortable using tampons, which are much more discreet. Ask to see the school nurse if you feel cramps coming on or if you feel queasy. You can tell your teacher  that you aren't feeling well (keep it somewhat vague). Then tell the nurse, of course, about your situation.  Remember that you're not the only one going through this, and most girls are more than willing to help each other out when one of them runs out of supplies or begins her period unexpectedly. In fact, it's sometimes a way to bond! The male locker room has its own issues. Many guys are worried about how their equipment stacks up, and are concerned that others will be comparing them. If you're a guy, you may also be worried about having an unexpected erection at an inopportune time.  You can try to prevent this from happening from keeping your thoughts as non-sexual as possible while changing. For example, think about the upcoming basketball game instead of the date you have planned for later this evening. It may also help to wear tighter-fitting underwear, such as briefs or boxer-briefs, instead of loose boxers. If you do have an erection, this can make it less noticeable.  It never hurts to drape your lap with a towel when you are changing out of or into your pants, as well. If you are transgender, then you are most likely facing unique concerns. It's important that you know your rights and find advocates to support you. Among your most important rights is the right to feel safe, comfortable and non-threatened at school.  In many states and school districts, this includes the right to change in the locker room where you are most comfortable changing (whether that is the room that matches the gender with which you identify or the one that correlates with the sex you were assigned at birth). Even if your state does not have specific legislation outlining rights for transgender people, you are protected by Title IX against gender discrimination.  If you're unsure about where you can change, or if you are being bullied or harassed, it's very important that you seek help from a trusted adult: a parent, teacher, counselor, principal, etc. You shouldn't have to deal with bullies alone. It's really hard not to look around the locker room and notice the differences between your classmates and you. If you have body insecurities, it's especially difficult.  Try to keep in mind that everyone else (or nearly everyone) also has their own body issues. While this won't automatically make you feel better about your own body, understanding this can help keep things in perspective. If you are struggling to come to terms with your own body or your anxiety about changing in front of others, do not hesitate to talk to someone, whether that is a parent, teacher or counselor. See also our helpful wiki on how to accept your body.

SUMMARY:
Be prepared for menstruation issues. Know that erections happen. Know your rights as trans person. Try not to compare your body to others.