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 Here are some frequently asked questions from our
parents.
If you do not see what you are looking for,
email us.
 What is the process to join?
 | Contact us to receive information about
availability of troops and leaders. |
| Fill out a registration form with GSUSA registration fee. |
| Complete a parent talents/skills
questionnaire. |
| Complete the girl health history form. |
| Troop assignments will be made by
grade level
and are dependent upon adult volunteers. |
| Once an adult leader is identified, you
will be contacted for the first meeting. |
What is a parent's role?
Girl scouting DEPENDS upon adult volunteers.
All parents are asked to share their talents and skills including:
| Troop leader, co-leader or assistant
leader, treasurer |
| Troop product sale chairpersons (cookies or
magazines/nuts) |
| Meeting assistance such as craft, field
trip, car pooling, newsletter, email or phone chain, etc. |
| Troop first aider for camping or outings |
| Note: training and screening is required
for all leaders, according to GSUSA and GSWPA rules and regulations |
When does my daughter's troop meet?
Troop meeting time, place and frequency
depends upon the troop leader's schedule. All troops are independent, but
must operate under the umbrella of Trefoil Scout, GSWPA and GSUSA rules and
regulations. Most troops meet twice a month.
What about other costs?
There are costs other than the annual GSUSA
membership dues which include:
| troop dues which are set by each troop
leader but usually range from $20-$50 annually |
| uniform parts which you should discuss with
your individual leader as each troop decides what type of uniform parts they
would like each of its members to purchase; a full uniform is never a
requirement |
| occasional field trips may incur a cost |
Is
fund-raising required?
| troop fund raising is limited to 2 annual
drives: Fall Magnut Sale and Winter Cookie Sale |
| extra fund raisers are extremely limited
and allowed ONLY if formally approved by GSWPA for extraordinary trips or
events |
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