Questions parents might ask...
- How do I find a troop for my daughter?
- I paid my daughter's membership fee and signed
her up at rally, but a troop leader has never contacted me. What do I do?
- Where do I find uniforms and books for my Girl Scout?
Questions new leader/co-leaders might ask...
- I signed up to be a new leader/co-leader, what do I
need to do before I meet with my troop?
- What trainings does a new leader/co-leader need to
have?
- How long do I have to complete Program Level
Trianing?
- Where do I receive trainings?
- Who do I ask questions?
General Questions...
- What are Service Unit Meetings and why should I
attend?
- My troop doesn't have a bank account. Do I still
need to file the Registration of Bank Account form F-36?
- Where do I find forms?
- How do I register my troop to do something I saw
in The Golden Link?
- Who can register for the trainings listed in
The Golden Link?
- How do I register for the trainings in The
Golden Link?
Questions parents might ask..
Check the Events page of this website for dates and
times of rallies. If no rallies are scheduled, contact
Julie Murphy.
Contact Singing Springs Service Unit Manager-
Julie Murphy, as soon as
possible. It may be that your new leader is still going through required
trainings. Julie should be able to help you.
You may purchase uniforms and books at the Scout Shop in the Greenspoint
area, 15800 Imperial Valley Dr., 281-447-8870; the Girl Scout Center on the SW
Freeway, 3000 Southwest Freeway, 713-292-0247; Parker Uniforms (uniforms only)
on 2920; and Heavens' Way in Tomball, 910
W. Main, 281-351-8400. You may also order online through
Girl Scouts USA.
Questions new leaders/co-leaders might ask...
At least one of the adult leaders needs to complete Basic Leadership Training
(BLT) and received an appointment letter saying you are appointed to the Leader
position.
Basic Leadership Training (BLT) and Program Level Training (PLT). If you are
leading a troop in 6th-12th grade, you will have Teen Advisor Training instead
of PLT. If you do any activities that might result in injuries or plan on taking
field trips, you will need a First Aid and CPR trained adult at that activity or
in attendance on the field trip. This adult does not need to be the leader or
co-leader.
Council recommends within three months of appointment, but the quicker you
get trained, the more comfortable you will feel with your position. You must
complete within 6 months of appointment.
BLT is usually given locally. See the Training page of this website or
contact Julie Murphy. Other trainings are given through Council. You can find
listings in our council magazine The Golden Link, or contact
Julie
Murphy.
You should first try contacting your ELF (Experienced Leader Friend). If you
do not know who your ELF is, contact
Julie Murphy and she will let you know or
assign one to you. You can always contact your Service Unit Manager or Assistant
Managers for help. Attending Service Unit meetings is also a big help.
General Questions...
Service Unit Meetings are when the leader, co-leaders and other adult troop
members from your area meet to discuss current Girl Scout events, share ideas
for troop meetings, field trips, service projects, etc. It is a place to get
questions answered and make lasting friendships. Meetings are held once a month.
At least one adult representative from your troop should be present at each
meeting. It will keep you connected to experienced leaders, what's going on, and
when paperwork is due.
Yes, your Service Unit Treasurer should have this form for every troop. The
first question on the form is, "Do you have a bank account?".
You can get forms from the Council office on 3110 SW Freeway or on the
Council website.
You can register for most events using the Program Registration form in
The Golden Link. Some events can be registered for online. Events that are
sponsored by organizations other than Council may require you to register with
the sponsor. If it is an overnight stay and you register with the sponsor, you
will need to file form F-413 Short Troop/Group Trip From 1 to 4 Nights Away From
Council Sites form. Questions can be directed to your ELF or
Service Unit team.
Any registered adult.
Use the Training Registration form in The Golden Link. Most trainings
can be registered for online.
