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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
In Girl Scouts, troop government is a structured, girl-led system that empowers members to make decisions, plan activities, and manage troop business. It teaches vital leadership, communication, and cooperation skills by allowing girls to take active ownership of their meetings and events. The system used depends on the age and grade level of the girls: […]
How to Wear Girl Scout Uniforms: Your handy guide to Daisy through Adult uniforms for all ages!
Make sure your Cheddar Up or Square accounts are set up correctly. This will prevent you from personally receiving a 1099-K form. If you use another vendor, please ensure they are set up correctly as well. Remember, you should never use your own personal accounts to collect or manage Girl Scout funds or transactions. This […]
Girl Scouts of Northern California is a nonprofit, and donations to GSNorCal must benefit our collective mission and not provide a private benefit to a specific individual girl. Pass-through donations for troops must go into the troop treasury and be used for the benefit of all girls in the troop. If the troop has decided, […]
The Troop Finance Tracking Workbook (Google Sheets | Excel), is a great tool that helps troops keep track of their income and expenses, year-round. In preparation for the annual Troop Finance Report (TFR) deadline, troops can easily review the information entered on the finance tracking sheet, ensure that everything is accounted for and balanced, then input the information […]
All changes made to GS NorCal troop bank accounts must be reviewed and approved by our council prior to being made. Use this change of signers request form to add, change, or remove a signer on the troop account. Submit the form and wait for Council’s follow up via email with detailed directions, next steps […]
Whether your troop has graduated/aged out, merged, or decided not to continue, you need to fill out the annual troop finance report along with the disbanded troop form. Disbanded Troop Form | Online Form Troop Finance Report | 2026 Online Form If your troop has funds remaining, review the Disbanding, Merging, Bridging, or Splitting Troops (PDF) for additional […]
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