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Troop Leadership Resources

How to invite new members to join and register in your troop

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 Scout Troop Meetings

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 entrepreneurship activities, travel, and planning programming for younger Girl Scouts. Ambassadors will soon bridge to adult Girl Scouts and be able to create and […]

Cadette Girl Scout Troop Meetings

Cadette Girl Scouts have strong leadership abilities and are able to manage many responsibilities for the planning and execution 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 Scout Troop Meetings

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 […]

Troop Government: Virtual Meetings

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 […]

What is a Council Emergency Card?

Council Emergency Cards are a business card with the GSNorCal emergency line number and links for emergency forms. 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 […]

Girl Scout Planner

Download the fillable PDF document or Word version to plan and calendar activities for the six fundamental Girl Scout activities with your troop leadership team.

Involving Girls in Troop Finances

Troop activities are powered by proceeds earned through council-sponsored product program activities (such as the Girl Scout Cookie Program), group money-earning activities (council approved, of course), and any dues your troop may charge. Helping Girl Scouts earn and manage money is a key part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. From the Daisy level all […]

What Girl Scout Troops Do

Troops make friends, build new skills, earn badges and awards, and have fun! What Troops Do To have a well-rounded Girl Scout experience, we encourage all troops to: Volunteer Resources MyGS, gsLearn & Volunteer Toolkit »Log in to MyGS to manage your Member Profile, access trainings through gsLearn, and manage your troop through the Volunteer Toolkit. […]

Online Facility Reservations FAQs

Several school districts in the GSNorCal council area now use online platforms, such as, Civic Permits, Facilitron, or SchoolDude to manage facility reservations for their schools. When a volunteer creates an account and makes a reservation with one of these services for their Girl Scout meeting or activity, it makes them liable for any damages […]

Troop Government: In-Person Meetings

As you are structuring and planning your 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 circle, […]

Uniform Booklet

How to Wear Girl Scout Uniforms: Your handy guide to Daisy through Adult uniforms for all ages!

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