Building Your Troop:
Planning a Parent Information Meeting Now that you have completed all the steps in becoming a new leader, it’s time to meet with girls and their parents. The Parent Information Meeting is the perfect introduction to Girl Scouting.
Parent Meeting Outline 1. Introductions A. Leader/Co-Leader(s) name and contact info B. Parent introductions C. Troop basics • Time of meeting (start/end time, BE ON TIME!) • Place of meeting • Troop and Service Unit Number
2. Troop Program A. Share the Mission B. Share the GS Leadership Experience: Discover, Connect and Take Action 1. Girls Guide to Girl Scouting 2. Journeys C. Troop Support • Running a quality Girl Scout troop requires the involvement of ALL parents • Parent Involvement Form – download and print the form at gsksmo.org/troopleader. D. Program Grade Levels: • Girl Scout Daisy K-1 • Girl Scout Brownie 2-3 • Girl Scout Junior 4-5 • Girl Scout Cadette 6-8 • Girl Scout Senior 9-10 • Girl Scout Ambassador 11-12 E. Plans for the Girl Scout year • Permission slips when and why used F. Product Sales Program • Cookie Program (Winter/Spring) • Magazines, Nuts & Chocolates (Fall) • Girls learn new skills and earn recognitions, troop earns dollars, council dollars support service to girls and volunteers
3. Who Pays for What
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A. Girls/Parents: • GSUSA National Registration Fee of $15.00 membership dues sent to national office. Financial aid available for membership. • Insurance coverage • All adults who assist with field trips, overnights or working directly with girls must complete volunteer application, background check and become a registered adult member. The safety of your daughter is our priority. • Troop Dues • Books / Uniform B. Troop • Program supplies • Troop equipment • Service projects • Trips (depends on how much a troop can afford) • Transportation
4. Thank you A. Thank parents for coming in support of your Girl Scout troop! *Note: Additional support materials including an overview of the mission and Girl Scout Leadership Experience can be found in Volunteer Essentials.
Make sure your parents know: 1. Your troop number. 2. Your service unit number. 3. Troop meeting place/time. 4. Your contact information.