Venting

[bearbear]

Hi. I just have to vent. Sorry. I have been a Girl Scout leader for almost 10 years. I've had 2 troops for the past 5 years. I've been community cookie person for 5 years. So at camp a few weeks ago I helped in the kitchen the whole weekend. I mentioned to our service unit manager that we need to let the new leaders know what to expect at camp and that they are expected to help out in the kitchen and with the clean up. She proceeded to yell at me that I didn't need to be in the kitchen and I didn't need to help so I walked out and left. I was very upset when I left camp. My Girl Scouts were upset also. My 9 year old was in the doorway of the kitchen and heard her yell at me. That broke my heart.
Well I skipped the last 2 meetings cause I was still too upset. I went tonight and all the meeting was about a trip for 2015 to Grand Canyon. Driving for 2 weeks. Of course my daughter doesn't want to do Girl Scouts anymore since the camp incident. So I told the other leader who was the one that yelled at me that Sara wasn't coming back and she said " I figured". It just set me off. I left upset again. Now I'm supposed to be the co leader and she never mentioned anything else to me. I guess I should just cut my losses and walk away. My older troop is the ones going to Disney in July and then they are done.
I just needed to get this off my chest. Sorry for the rant.
Cindy

 

[FreeTime]

As a service unit manager myself, I first want to say it is a very tough volunteer job. By no means would I ever yell at anyone though. Sorry you had to experience this. I would recommend that you call your council rep and they will address the situation. Was you SU manager stressed out because she has a lot on her plate? Not an excuse but maybe she can use some help. I know in our SU it has been the same 10 leaders stepping up for the last 8 years and everyone has pretty much had it. I have found it is difficult to get new leaders engaged to where they want to help. It sounds like your SU is having the same problem. Don't let this ruin it.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Cindy that is awful! no need for her to be that rude! I'd be making the same decision as you, sounds like its time to leave especially with Sara wanting to also.
Enjoy the time you have with your older girls the next couple of months, only do want you really need to do with Sara's group and then RUN!

seriously I would let the higher ups know what's going on too, this woman shouldn't be able to act like this to you or anyone else.

good luck and