Troop Leader Resources

Hello, and welcome to our online home for Troop Leader Resources!

To make materials accessible to every leader, we have created this virtual binder of materials, resources, and forms for you. Whether you are a new or returning leader, these materials will help you guide your troop through a safe, fun, and organized year.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Regional Executive. Thank you for being a leader and volunteering with us. We couldn’t do this work without you!

• My First Year Guides

  We want to make sure you have all the tools you need to make your first year a success! These guides take the guesswork out of leading a troop.

  • My First Year – Daisy
  • My First Year – Brownie
  • My First Year – Junior
• Girl Scout Basics
  • Girl Scout Promise and Law
  • Uniform Insignia, Pin, and Badge Placement
  • Girl Scout Traditions
  • Bridging Ceremonies (Blog Post)
  • Flag Ceremonies
  • Faith-Based Awards
  • Volunteer Appreciation and Adult Awards
  • Girl Scouts is for Every Girl
  • Instilling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Troop (Blog Post)
• Troop Setup
  • New Volunteer and Troop Checklist
  • New Troop Sample Email to Families
  • New Family Guide to Girl Scouts
  • How to Host Your First Family Meeting (Video)
  • How to Host a Recruiting and Welcome Meeting (Blog Post)
  • Creating a Behavior Agreement Activity
  • Family Participation Interest Survey
  • 4Her Leader Guide and Handout
  • CouncilAlignMENT Guidebook
  • Troop Financial Record (Excel Spreadsheet)
  • Free Volunteer Trainings
  • How to complete the Property Liability Waiver
• Troop Meeting Resources
  • Troop Sign-in Sheets
  • Meet My Girl Scout Activity
  • Girl Scout Song Book
  • Games for Troops
  • Cookie Catcher Activity Sheet
  • Name Tag Template
  • Troop Year Planning Packet
• Badges & Curriculum Resources
  • GSMIDTN Badge Explorer
  • GSMIDTN Council’s Own Patches
• Troop Forms and Resources
  • Uniform Financial Assistance Form (JotForm)
  • Health History Permission Form
  • General Permission Form
  • Permission to Conduct a Money-Earning Project Form (JotForm)
  • Intent to Travel Packet
  • Resource Reservations
  • Uncover HERstory Reservation Form
• Safety and Travel Resources
  • Guide for Traveling Troops
  • Travel Progression Chart
  • Property Reservations
  • Safety Activity Checkpoints
  • Intent to Travel Packet
  • Field Trip Guide

  For more information or questions about Troop Travel, contact Sue Tims at STims@gsmidtn.org.

• Volunteer Essentials

  Download GSMIDTN Volunteer Essentials

  • Appendix A – Let Girls Take the Lead
  • Appendix B – Outdoor Progression
  • Appendix C – Travel Progression
  • Appendix D – Community Service vs. Take Action
  • Appendix E – Running a Multi-Level Troop
  • Appendix F – Resolving Communication Issues
  • Appendix G – Setting Up A Virtual Meeting
  • Appendix H – Teaming Up With Troop Families
  • Appendix I – Girl Scouts Is For Everyone
  • Appendix J – Questions Your Service Unit Manager Wishes You Would Ask
  • Appendix K – How To Build A Troop Committee
  • Appendix L – How To Foster Respectful Conversations
  • Appendix M – Tips For A Parent Meeting
  • Appendix N- Entrepreneurship Badges & Pins

  For more information or questions about Volunteer Essentials, contact Volunteer Resources at volunteerresources@gsmidtn.org.

• Recruitment

  Social Graphics

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• Leader Mentor Program
  Hello Volunteers!

  The new year and the Leader Mentor Program are officially here!

  Build up a close Girl Scouting community and support around you with the mentor program. Get together and learn from the experienced and your peers within the mentoring pairs or buddy groups. Mentoring pairs and buddy groups are safe, friendly spaces to ask questions, formulate new ideas, and learn from others’ experiences to make your Girl Scout leadership experience more enjoyable and sustainable.

  To sign up, click here.

  Thanks for all that you do!