| The keys to success as a Girl Scout Leader |
| Checklist for new leaders: |
| Basics Supplies |
| Crayons Scissors Glue Plain Paper Construction Paper Tape Paper Clips Pens Pencils Erasers Markers 1 Black Permanant Marker Post-it Notes Small Stapler Paper punch Rubber Bands Mail boxes or hanging files to distribute information American Flag Flag Poles Stand for flags Troop Flag White Gloves & Red Sashes (for flag ceremony) |
| Girl Scout Leaders Book (for your program level: Brownie, Junior, etc...) Saftey Wise Panorama Leaders Digest GSUSA Insignia Book (optional) Troop Registration Packet 'How to complete registration forms' handout Binder Plastic sheet protectors for binder Container for troop supplies (troop box) First Aid Kit (basic supplies) Dues, Attendance & Badge record sheets Handouts from NSUD Learning Opportunities Program Book 'How to set up a troop bank account' handout Calendar or planner Troop roster with phone numbers and addresses Important phone numbers of Neighborhood Service Unit Director, Cluster Director, Marketing Specialist, Council Offices Your Neighborhood Director will help you obtain need books. The rest of items may be bought from troop funds. |
| Troop Box Supplies |
| Ruler Yarn Fun Foam Glue Gun (leaders use only) Glue sticks Stickers Blank Labels Large Paper Posterboard Roll of wax paper Roll of Butcher or Fax paper Newspaper Old shirts Paint Paint brushes Beads String Jump Rope Travel size games Song book Game book Coloring pages Word search puzzles Ball Hula Hoop |
| These are suggestions and collected over time. |
| Leaders Uniform |
| GSUSA Pin WAGGGS Pin Leader Bar (optional) Insignia Tab Uniform (optional) *oxford shirt, GS sweater, or T- shirt is also good to have. Name Tag (optional) |
| Getting Started |
| Have a parent meeting: Collect completed registration forms Collect dues and registration money Recruit parent helpers for troop job duties such as Calendar / Nut Mom or Cookie Mom, snack mom, call mom, etc... Plan a first meeting Use your "first 5 meetings hand out to set-up activities until you take your basic training class. Have an investiture or rededication ceremony You can get ideas from your handbook, a GSUSA Ceramonies book, or seek help from other leaders, NSUD, or online. |
| *You may not meet with troop until you have your New Volunteer Orientation (NVO) training. |
| Submit to NSUD: |
| New Volunteer Application, Background Check Authorization TR-151 (class registration form) for NVO & Basic Training Email address & contact information |
| Mandatory Training needs: |
| * required prior to meeting with troop. Should be taken by all leaders (01) & (02) and those planning on serving as first-aider or Outdoor Program Facilitators (OPF) |
| New Volunteer Orientation |
| Basic Training |
| * required within 90 days of NVO class |
| Optional Training needs: |
| First Aid Training OPF Training Songs workshop Games workshop Ceremonies workshop Craft workshop Outdoor program workshop |
| Diversity Training |
| * required within 90 days of beginning of second year. |
| * you may earn "training train" badges and leadership pins for hours |
| Attend Monthly Leader Meetings |
| Please make sure to come to gather vital information and turn in required documents. If the leader cannot attend, the co-leader should come in her place. If Co-leader is not available, please recruit a parent to come as a troop representitive. |
| Attend Neighborhood, & Cluster Events |
| These are events planned for you that ease your stress about planning outings. Usually, any first aider or OPF needs are covered and Saftey Wise standards are provided for. Attendance is not mandatory but please offer the chance for girls to attend. |
| Check Program Book |
| Our Council offers many, many programs that may benefit your troop. Look through the book to discover planned scout events open to all in the Council. |
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| Neighborhood Resource Boxes Available Our neighborhood has a library of books available to loan. Please check the list on the resource page. |