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How to Host a Bring-a-Friend Meeting

How to Host a Bring-a-Friend Meeting

by Anna Lomas | Aug 13, 2019 | Building Strong Girls, New Troop Leaders, Troop Basics

Whatever your reasons for inviting new girls to your troop, a Bring-a-Friend event will engage your girls’ leadership skills while also promoting friendship and inclusion. Not sure where to begin? Use these 6 bite-sized steps to get you started:

5 Tips for Fostering an Inclusive Troop Culture that Welcomes Girls of All Abilities

5 Tips for Fostering an Inclusive Troop Culture that Welcomes Girls of All Abilities

by Christina Bell | Apr 19, 2018 | Building Strong Girls, Troop Basics

Girl Scouts should be for all girls, so how can you make your troop more inclusive? From accessible meeting spots to discussions you can have with girls and parents, here are 5 tips to make sure that your Girl Scouts are happy and supported.

6 Reasons Why She Should Invite a Friend to Join Girl Scouts

6 Reasons Why She Should Invite a Friend to Join Girl Scouts

by Heather Burlew-Hayden (GSNorCal Staff) | Nov 7, 2017 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power, Troop Basics

As girls grow up, their friends become even more valuable as they surround themselves with a supportive group to help them maneuver the bigger social world – and Girl Scout sisters are the perfect allies. Keep reading to find out why your girls should invite their friends to join Girl Scouts!

12 Tips for Creating A Safe Space For Girls

12 Tips for Creating A Safe Space For Girls

by Sheryl Jucker (GSNorCal Staff) | Oct 31, 2017 | Building Strong Girls, Troop Basics

Respecting differences and creating experiences that are welcoming to each and every girl is an important part of Girl Scouts. Sheryl shares her tips to ensure your troop environment is a safe space for girls.

6 Resources to Help Grow Your Troop

6 Resources to Help Grow Your Troop

by Leah Takahashi (GSNorCal Staff) | Oct 24, 2017 | New Troop Leaders, Troop Basics

Even if your troop is already up and running, adding new girls and volunteers to your friendship circle is the perfect way to mix things up in your troop! From creating a safe space and managing differing opinions to teaching them Girl Scouting essentials, get ready for the arrival of your new troop members with these helpful resources.

6 Important Things to Teach a New Girl Scout

6 Important Things to Teach a New Girl Scout

by Angela Borchert | Aug 31, 2017 | New Troop Leaders, Troop Basics

Welcoming new girls to your troop is always an adventure! Troop leader Angela shares her best practices and the 6 most important things to teach a new Girl Scout.

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