Learn the Girl Talk Lingo- so you are always in the know!

Girl Talk Leader- A high school girl in grades (9-12) who has completed the Chapter Application Process and who’s local Girl Talk Chapter has been approved.  A Girl Talk Leader hosts weekly Girl Talk meetings for one hour and uses her own creativity, as well as Girl Talk resources, to be an effective mentor to middle school girls.  She must also complete 10 hours of community service outside of Girl Talk each semester and is eligible for Girl Talk Scholarships.

Girl Talk Advisor-  An adult female who is committed to supporting Girl Talk Leaders by being present at all Girl Talk events, helping to coordinate when needed, encouraging her Leaders.  A Girl Talk Chapter Advisor also holds the Leaders accountable to the rules in the Girl Talk Leadership Contract and community service requirements. 

Girl Talk Girl-   This is another name for each middle school girl who attends Girl Talk each week.

Leadership Contract- Contract that is signed by all Girl Talk Leaders before their Chapter can be approved.  The contract is a document that shows their level of commitment to bettering the lives of middle school girls in their community, as well as holding each Leader accountable to high standards that are fit for a role model. Each Leader is required to send a signed copy to Girl Talk along with a copy of a photo ID.

Advisor Contract- Contract that is signed by all Girl Talk Adult Advisors before their Chapter can be approved.  The contract is a document that shows their level of commitment to Girl Talk and supporting their Girl Talk Leader(s). In addition to supporting Girl Talk, the Advisor also agrees that she has not been convicted of a felony and has the girls’ best interest at heart.  Each Advisor is required to send a signed copy to Girl Talk along with a copy of a photo ID.

Leader Login- This section is for approved Chapters’ Girl Talk Leaders and Advisors only.  This site can be accessed by clicking “Leader Login” in either the top right hand corner or the lower right hand corner of our Web site.  Through our Leader Login section, Leaders and Advisors access and download their weekly Leader Lessons and Worksheets, apply for scholarships, post ideas and ask questions with other Girl Talk Chapters across the country, upload Chapter photos, submit their Monthly Reports and download “Girl Talk Graphics” to design their own flyers, stationary, business cards, t-shirts, etc.  Girl Talk is able to operate very cost efficiently because all our of materials and resources are downloadable online. 

Leader Lessons- Girl Talk has more than 100 Lessons for our Leaders to choose from.  The Lessons include topics such as Gossip, Community Service, Being Nice, Healthy Eating, etc.  Each Lesson opens with a fun icebreaker and is then broken into five steps (Share, Show, Know, Grow and Go) and concludes with a weekly challenge pertaining to that week’s Lesson.  The Lessons are designed to be completed in an hour and help the Leader initiate conversation and share specific stories with the girls. Girl Talk Leaders and Advisors access these Lessons via Leader Login using their username and password. (Leader Login -> View Leader Resources -> All Lessons & Worksheets)

Lesson Worksheets- Each Girl Talk Lesson has a Middle School Girl Worksheet that corresponds with each topic.  The Worksheets have room for your Girl Talk Girls to take notes, write questions they may have and/or write things that you shared with them to use later for inspiration.  Encourage your “Girls” to purchase a binder or folder to keep their Worksheets in. *Tip: Maybe offer a special surprise to the “Girl” who has the most at the end of the year.  This will help them stay organized and also reference their Worksheets in times of need. (Leader Login -> View Leader Resources -> All Lessons and Worksheets)

Girl Talk Complete Curriculum Book- Girl Talk’s 250 page curriculum book comes complete with all of our Leader Lessons and corresponding Worksheets.  The book is high quality, printed in color, tabbed and bound.  Due to rapid growth though various school systems, we found that school districts would rather purchase a tangible book as opposed to downloading the Lessons each week.  Each book is $450 and is tax deductible.  To purchase our complete Curriculum Book, please click “I Have a Question” at the top right hand corner of our Web site and include how many books you need, your shipping address and method of payment (check or credit card).  Someone will contact you within 48 hours to confirm shipment.  Please note that all of these resources are available online at no cost.

Girl Talk Handbook- Is a guide for Girl Talk Leaders on how to start a Chapter in your community, the level of commitment, how to delegate and how to create and run a successful Chapter.  We encourage the girls to print the Girl Talk Handbook from their computers.  A high quality, color copy, bound version is available for purchase for $75 each.  The purchase is tax deductible and can be purchased by clicking “I Have a Question” at the top right hand corner of our Web site and include how many handbooks you need, your shipping address and method of payment (check or credit card).  Someone will contact you within 48 hours to confirm shipment.  Please note that the Handbook is available online at no cost.

Start a Chapter- If you are interested in starting a Girl Talk Chapter in your community you can encourage a high school girl to become a Girl Talk Leader.  She then would log on to our Web site and follow all of the instructions to Starting a Girl Talk Chapter.  You can help by printing the Girl Talk Handbook- for her to get an idea of what a Girl Talk Meeting and Girl Talk Chapters consist of.

Fuel for Inspiration- This is what we call our “on-going” fundraising campaign. “Fuel for Inspiration” is a simple, yet unique way of getting involved with Girl Talk.   In addition to fundraising, Fuel for Inspiration is also our awareness campaign that allows individuals, groups or organizations who want to get involved in Girl Talk by helping us reach our growth goals.  The campaign will have annual goals for both individual donations and new Chapters started.

Latest Scoop- This is the section where we get to fill you in on any recent television shows, newspaper articles, or magazine articles that Girl Talk is featured in.  Make sure to check it out.  You can watch clips of our Today Show Appearance, CNN, CosmoGirl! Magazine, etc…  

Inspire Us- This is the term we use with our Girl Talk Leaders and Adult Advisors.  It is a dedicated section on our public site that allows us to feature some of the amazing accomplishments of our Girl Talk Girls. They are always inspiring us.

Leader Tools- This section allows the public to view the Girl Talk Handbook, Informative PowerPoint Presentation, Sample Leader Lesson, and Leadership Contract. Our goal is to provide you with as much information as you need to inspire you to “Start a Chapter” in your community.

Friends of Girl Talk- This is another name for people, foundations, and businesses who give to Girl Talk.

Girl Talk Family- This is another name for Girl Talk Leaders, Girl Talk Girls, and Girl Talk Advisors.

Girl Talk Store- Girl Talk Girls and Leaders everywhere wanted product with Girl Talk’s logo and graphics on it.  Your requests were heard and we are proud to have a store where you can purchase all things Girl Talk!  The best part- 30% of all sales go back to Girl Talk.  So have fun shopping and while you do, know that you are making a difference in the lives of young girls all over the country.

Project Inside Out- Girl Talk hosts week long Summer day camps for middle school girls (Girl Talk Leaders serve as counselors to complete community service hour requirements) in select cities.  Project Inside Out is open to any middle school girl (doesn’t have to attend Girl Talk) and focuses on leadership, positive self-image and community service.  The girls listen to key-note speakers and attend three “Impact Sessions” each day, which are led by high school girls on topics that focus on the mission of the camp.  The cost of the camp is $275 per girl, includes lunch and a t-shirt.  Girl Talk can bring the camp to your community with a commitment of a minimum of 50 girls and donated space.  To learn more about the camp, please click “I Have a Question” -> leave your contact information, write that it pertains to “Project Inside Out” and someone will contact you within 48 hours.