As much as we may love being a Girl Scout leader, sometimes it can seem a little overwhelming. These tips on intentional and strategic scheduling can help you avoid getting overextended. Plan the Whole Year Try to plan out the entire year, to the best of your ability. It may seem like a daunting task, […]
Accessing gsLearn gsLearn is accessed through your single sign-on account in MyGS. This means you can only access gsLearn through your MyGS account on a web browser, no matter the device. Follow the instructions below to access gsLearn. Once you are in gsLearn, you’ll find your options are in the green bar at the top of […]
What is a Co-Op Troop? The traditional troop model has two unrelated adults acting as the Troop Leader and Co-Leader. In a co-op troop, all adults who are able to do so will take on a leadership role within the troop. Typically, adults rotate meeting leadership and other roles are divided according to interests and […]
Girl Scouts of Northern California serves incredibly diverse communities from all over the Northern California area. With so many rich cultural celebrations and heritage acknowledgments that happen throughout the year, we wanted to offer you a quick reference guide so that you and your troop can keep track and include them in your activities for […]
Pass-Through. When a donor designates a charitable gift to a specific service unit or troop, this gift is considered a pass-through, as it “passes through” the council’s administrative offices and then is directly awarded to the service unit or troop. Monetary donations of $250 or more must be received by the council to comply with IRS […]
Girl Scout Membership Registration and Renewal should primarily be completed online through MyGS. Instructions can be found here. If online access is limited, this Girl Membership Form (PDF) may be used. Paper registration forms should be turned in to your local GSNorCal staff member or council office location. También está disponible un formulario de membresía en español.
Want to add more Girl Scouts or volunteers to your troop? Read our tips below.
Every year, the troop leader and troop treasurer reconcile the annual income and expenses and complete the Annual Troop Finance Report. The more prepared you both are, the easier it will be to complete. For information on record keeping and completing the Troop Finance Report, you can access the Troop Finance Report Overview module in GSLearn by […]
A successful troop meeting is one that is girl-led and engaging. It doesn’t have to be complicated. The most important things are that Girl Scouts feel welcome, have fun, build relationships, and have opportunities to make decisions, lead, and learn together. A Typical Troop Meeting Most troop meetings follow the same basic flow 1. Arrival […]
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 […]
Troop Leader Renewal Steps 1. Log into your MyGS account 2. Renew Your Troop Members 3. Review your cart & confirm member details 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. Registration/Renewal Steps for Troop Leaders
Easily welcome new members to your troop in one of the following ways: 1. Display the Troop in the Troop Catalog and Share the Link Troops displayed in the troop catalog will have open troop spaces available to select when potential new members search for troop options in and around their specified zip code. To […]
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