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networking opportunities, educating leaders about resources and program opportunities and supporting leaders to address girl related issues.  Finance Manager-Service Unit Level- Maintains financial records of the service unit, including financial reporting; maintains the service unit checkbook and acts as co-signer on the account. The financial consultant also ensures troop leaders complete and turn in troop financial reports, is a co-signer on all troop accounts, assists with financial inquiries of troop funds and may provide training on how to maintain troop financial records.  Recruiter- Manages the recruitment, organization and retention of girls and volunteers for a targeted area; identifies troop leadership and assigns girls to troops/groups. Ensures that the girl and adult membership in the service unit are reflective of the population groups within the service unit area.  Council Delegate- Partners with the Board of Directors in developing and implementing strategic policies for the council by providing guidance/input to the Board of Directors on major issues and policies affecting the future of the council; communicates those issues and policies to service unit members. Council delegates should be informed of the point of view of the service unit members which they represent, be able to acquire a council-wide perspective, and be prepared to vote for the good of the total council, after studying and hearing issue discussions. Delegate Training required.  Events Coordinator- Responsible for development, organization and promotion of service unitwide events; plans calendar of events based on needs and interests of girls; strengthens troop programs with purpose of retention through event participation; recruits committee members to plan events; provides opportunities for girls in non-troop pathways to participate in service unit and county events with adult supervision. Council-Level Positions  Gold Award Committee Member- Reviews and/or mentors Gold Awardees through the Gold Award process. May assist in delivering workshops. Gold Award Orientation and Workshop required.  Program Team Member- Coordinates program events/activities in a specific geographical area; serves as liaison with program staff. Series/Events Volunteer Training required.  Project Specialist- Shares skills and expertise; helps girls earn badges and explore careers while teaching your specialties. Series/Events Volunteer Training required.  Camping Coordinator- Works with girls to plan and prepare for camp, completes council camp forms and leads girls through progressive outdoor experiences that are aligned to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Outdoor Training Courses and Series/Events Volunteer Training required.  High Adventure Specialist- Shares expertise in specialized high-adventure activities, like archery, canoeing, biking and climbing. Specialized training, skill or certification in the highrisk activity and Series/Events Volunteer Training required. 106