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Parent Meeting

Parent Meeting. TROOP ______. Girl Scout Promise. On my honor, I will try : To serve God and my Country, To Help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. Girl Scout Law. I will do my best to be H onest and fair, Friendly and helpful, C onsiderate and caring,

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Parent Meeting

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  1. Parent Meeting TROOP ______

  2. Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my Country, To Help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

  3. Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be Honest and fair, Friendly and helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and strong, and Responsible for what I say and do, and to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place, and Be a sister to every Girl Scout.

  4. Girls of Courage, Confidence and Character. Tradition Adventure Exploration EDUCATION Growth Experiences Family Welcome to Girl Scouts(Video)

  5. Troop Leader Background • Who Am I ? • Why Am I Doing This? • What is my Background? • My Expectation: • Financial hardship will not preclude participation • Parent participation is needed and expected- Girl Scouts is your time with your daughter. • No bullying. • Parents will be expected to attend the troop meetings if their child need special attention.

  6. Calendar

  7. Cost • $25 fee paid to GSUSA through the GSU website • This covers insurance so that the girl is protected at Girl Scout Events. • The Fee can be waived by GS of Utah if there is a financial need. • Register as normal and you will be prompted to click “financial aid” • This puts a temporary stop on your membership application so do not apply for financial aid unless you truly need it. • This troop requires that at least one adult per family register with their child. • All adults with children need to be registered and criminally background checked. Girl Scouts of Utah will pay for the criminal background check. If you have troubles registering, call Customer Service 801-265-8472

  8. Uniforms Basics: American Flag $2.25 Troop Number around $5.25 Council ID $5.50 Insignia Tab $3.00 World Trefoil Pin $2.50 Girl Scout Membership Pin $2.00 Sash or $7.00 Vest $19.50 Total: $26-40

  9. Other Resources

  10. Gain ExperiencesEarn Badges Money Manager Naturalist- Bugs First Aid Computer Expert Home Scientist Hiker Inventor Artists Cookie-Simple Meals Citizen- Inside Government World Traveler Business Owner Savvy Shopper Website Designer Women’s Health Adventurer Room Makeover Social Innovator Textile Artist Trailblazer Book Artists Screenwriter Public Speaker Digital Movie Maker Camper

  11. Parent Involvement GirlScouts is an experience that you have with your daughter! Troop Cookie Manager Teach a Badge Drivers Troop Treasurer Help at Cookie Booths

  12. Cookie Sales Cookie sales January-March Troops receive $.40 per box Typically Girls receive $10 in Activity Credits for every 50 boxes sold.

  13. Selling Cookies 3. Pre Sale: Take Orders 1. 2. Booth Sales Deliver Cookies

  14. Troop Dues • Cookie sales will account for most of the troop’s budget- But these funds will not come in until spring. • Troop Dues are recommended for activities, sup9plies, outings, and badges . They range typically from $20-30. • We as a troop can decide if we want to have an upfront troop due or pay as we go. This means that we will let parents know before the meeting, how much the activity will cost. We will try to do more free outings and activities and ask for supply donations from parents. VOTE: up front due of ____________ or pay as we go.

  15. Safety • The $25 membership covers insurance of the girl while at the troop meeting place • Permission forms must be signed if the troop leaves the assigned meeting place (field trips) • Health forms must be completed and will be carried with the troop leader at all times

  16. Meeting Schedule PLACETIME Troop Leader Information NAMENUMBER

  17. Questions ?? Call Member Support: 801-265-8472

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