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What is the Council? |
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Troops are part of Neighborhood 13-1. Our Neighborhood is part of Girl Scouts�Columbia River Council. The Council is part of GSUSA. There, clear as mud? |
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Where does my $7 registration fee go? |
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All of the registration fee goes to the National organization. Profit from the cookie sale, parent contributions, troop dues and other fundraising stays with the troop. Since troops usually don't see cookie money profit til the end of Feb./early Mar. you will understand why leaders ask for parent help! |
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What is the best way to help my daughter's troop? |
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There are so many ways you can help your daughter's troop! Troops need help with meetings, cookies, outings, try-its and badges, service projects, errands, telephone calls, etc. Talk with your daughter's leader and see what is most needed. Also, check out our Neighborhood Patch program: Star Family. By completing some requirements that will benefit your daughter's troop, you can help her earn a patch and receive a certificate for yourself. Though, the biggest reward is taking an interest and being involved in an activity important to your daughter! |
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Why do we take part in the cookie sale? |
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Girl Scouts take part in the Cookie Sale for several reasons, the primary one being - they need the money! Since Girl Scouts is a non-profit organization, fundraising can be a challenge. The cookie sale is an easy and popular way to meet fundraising goals. |
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The money earned from cookie sales becomes a source of pride for the girls. It enables them to plan activities that they might not otherwise be able to take part in. Another important thing troops might choose to do is donate some of their profits to a charity. The girls feel so empowered when they do this! |
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What is a cookie parent? What are the responsibilities? |
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The cookie parent manages the cookie sale for your troop. Among other things, she/he attends all training, manages booth sales, and manages the money. The cookie parent must be a registered adult in Girl Scouts as they are handling troop money. For more information, see our Cookie Page. |
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Can Daisys sell cookies? |
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No. Daisys are not involved in fundraisers. |
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When does my daughter need a permission form? |
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Whenever your daughter's troop meets somewhere other than her regular meeting place or whenever her troop goes on any outing. In other words, if your daughter is not at your regular meeting place, you need a permission slip. |
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What is Thinking Day? |
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Very simplistically, Thinking Day is a day in February set aside for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world to "think" about each other and the world wide organization they belong to. In the past, our Neighborhood has held fun and educational events celebrating topics such as Countries around the World, Famous Women, States of the US and Endangered Animals. |
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What is the Neighborhood Campout? |
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Each year in the late spring, our Neighborhood sponsors a campout for the troops in our Neighborhood. The girls take part in crafts, songs, skits, and other fun activities. They also have a swap exchange that is a big hit! News about the campout will be made available as soon as a site is secured. It takes alot of volunteers to make the campout a success so, think about contributing your time and talents! |
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Are Daisy's included in the Campout? |
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Yes. But if the Campout has an overnight, Daisys are not allowed to spend the night, only the day. |
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What are SWAPS? |
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Click here for information! |
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What is Family Giving and why is it important that I contribute? |
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There are wonderful opportunities available to girls and leaders because of Family Giving. |
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Uniforms and supplies for girls who may not otherwise be able to afford them! |
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Free Leader Training and Handbooks! |
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Lower cost for Girl Scout activities! |
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More Girl Scout activities-some councils offer very little! |
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64 free activities for girls and adults in 1998-99! |
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Click here for more helpful info on Family Giving! |
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