One of the first decisions you will need to make when planning your parent meeting is how you will meet. Will you be Meeting with Parents In-Person or would a Virtual Parent Meeting be a better approach for your troop? You can check out the Parent/Caregiver Meeting Agenda for more information. Meeting With Parents In-Person
As you begin planning your first troop meetings, review our First Meeting Tips. Use the typical Troop Meeting Structure to help your troop establish a routine and keep your meetings running smoothly. First Meeting Tips Troop Meeting Structure
One of the first decisions you will need to make when planning your parent meeting is how you will meet. Will you be Meeting with Parents In-Person or would a Virtual Parent Meeting be a better approach for your troop? You can check out the Parent/Caregiver Meeting Agenda for more information. Virtual Troop Parent Meeting
Zoom Trainings Learn how to lead and manage virtual Girl Scout Meetings Using Zoom by watching GSUSA’s Zoom For Girl Scouts Training Videos. The video playlist offers short videos on these topics: Zoom Backgrounds Share some Girl Scout spirit in every Zoom Meeting using the Virtual Background feature. To download the Zoom Backgrounds below, simply right-click the desired […]
Registration/Renewal Steps for Troop Leaders This document will provide troop leaders with instructions to renew your troop girls and adults. Visit GSNorCal’s renewal webpage http://www.gsnorcal.org/renew for more information on renewal rewards and resources. How to log in to MyGS
There are two ways Troop Leaders and Troop Admins can get new members to register in their troops. 1. Display the troop in the Troop Catalog Troops displayed in the troop catalog will have open troop spaces available to select when customers search for participation options in and around their specified zip code, provided the […]
Ambassador Girl Scouts have strong leadership abilities and are able to manage most responsibilities for the planning and program of troop meetings. Some activities Ambassadors are able to coordinate might be Cookie business entrepreneurship, travel and planning programming for younger Girl Scouts. Ambassadors will soon bridge to adult Girl Scouts and be able to create […]
Cadette Girl Scouts have strong leadership abilities and are able to manage many responsibilities for the planning and program of troop meetings, but still require some adult guidance for topics like travel and planning programming for younger Girl Scouts. Here are some resources to get you started on a youth-led path for Cadette Girl Scouts: […]
Senior Girl Scouts have strong leadership abilities and are able to manage many responsibilities for the planning and program of troop meetings including Cookie business entrepreneurship and travel planning with some adult guidance. Here are some resources to get you started on a youth-led path for Senior Girl Scouts: Youth-led Progression Senior First Six […]
As you are structuring and planning your virtual troop meetings, consider which style of troop government your troop will use to help establish a routine and keep your meeting running smoothly. This is a way to gather the girls for structured activities and for discussing troop business. The five types of troop government are the Daisy […]
Leaders must have with them the most current council emergency cards. All adults should have a copy of the card along with troop emergency contact information. Note that there are 10 cards in the document and that it should be printed double-sided to ensure that everyone has the emergency phone numbers. Please remember to observe the […]
Download and use this fillable PDF document to plan and calendar activities for each ofthe six Girl Scout Troop Fundamentals with your Troop Leadership Team. TIP: You can also download the Word version.