Troop of Excellence
Troop Number:
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What grade level is your troop?
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Daisies
Brownies
Juniors
Cadettes
Seniors
Ambassadors
Multi-Level
Troop Leader:
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Registration and Training
All required
Membership registrations were completed by September 30 for returning members of existing troops or by the first meeting for new troops.
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Troop has at least 2 approved (registered member of Girl Scouts and background check approved) and appointed leaders.
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GSMISTS New Leader Training was completed by the troop leader (for new troops or new troop leadership). Available on gsLearn dashboard.
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Yes
Not complete. Existing troop.
GSMISTS Troop Leader Refresher Training was completed by the troop leader (for existing troops). Available on gsLearn dashboard.
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Yes
Not complete. New troop/new troop leadership.
Every volunteer registered as troop leader/assistant troop leader(s) completed GSUSA Girl Scouts Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Course. Available on gsLearn dashboard.
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Every volunteer registered as a troop leader/assistant troop leader(s) completed at least one enhancement training. Training can be in person, virtual, or on gsLearn. Enhancement trainings include those listed in purple on the GSMISTS Event Calendar.
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List name(s) and date(s) of completed enhancement training:
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At least 1 troop volunteer held a current certification in First Aid and CPR and submitted it to GSMISTS.
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Troop Planning and Communication
All required
Troop was displayed on the online Troop Catalog and was accepting of new members (girls and adults)
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At least 1 troop planning session was conducted during the year. Girls’ interests and ideas were incorporated into the yearly calendar.
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Date(s)
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Troop held at least 2 parent/caregivers meetings throughout the year, encouraging parents/caregivers participation in the troop and fostering good communication and teamwork. Best times to hold a parent meeting: back-to-school, cookie season, and end-of-year.
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The troop developed a plan for regular communication with parents/caregivers.
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Troop representative attended at least 50% of service unit meetings.
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Date(s)
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Troop leadership made use of Safety Activity Checkpoints and discussed safety/emergency rules with their troop, parents/caregivers, and chaperones for meetings, activities, and trips.
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Financial Accountability and Product Program
All required
Troop established and maintained a bank account with at least two authorized signers, as required by GSMISTS guidelines.
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Troop submitted Annual Finance Report on time (on or before June 1).
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Date(s)
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Troop had clean ACH sweep history for both product programs (no bounces or delays) and troop had no outstanding debt with GSMISTS.
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Fall Treats & Reads
Appointed a Troop Product Manager and at least 1 troop volunteer completed the GSMISTS Fall Treats & Reads Training.
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Volunteer's Name:
First Name
Last Name
Date(s)
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Troop distributed Fall Treats & Reads program materials to all families and collected the Product Program Participation forms.
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Troop Product Manager shared PAEC e-mail from the M2 Media troop dashboard to every girl in troop.
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Troop set a Fall Treats & Reads goal.
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What was your troop goal?
At least 75% of girls in the troop participated in the Fall Treats & Reads program with each girl selling at least 12 items.
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Girl Scout Cookie Program
Appointed a Troop Cookie Manager and at least 1 troop volunteer completed the GSMISTS Girl Scout Cookie Program Training.
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Volunteer's Name:
First Name
Last Name
Date(s)
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Troop distributed Girl Scout Cookie Program materials to all families and collected the Product Program Participation forms.
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Entered troop bank account information into Smart Cookies before the given deadline.
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Girls learned about the 5 Skills: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management,People Skills, and Business Ethics by participating in at least one of the following:
Earn a Cookie Badge
Earn the Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin
Attend a service unit cookie rally/kick-off event
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Cookie rally/kick-off event
Troop Cookie Manager sent at least 3 “cheer messages” (through the Smart Cookies system) to all girls in the troop.
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Date(s)
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Troop set a Girl Scout Cookie Program goal.
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What was your troop goal?
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Troop participated in at least 3 cookie booth opportunities.
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Date(s)/Location(s)
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At least 75% of girls in the troop participated in the Girl Scout Cookie Program by selling at least 300 packages of cookies (per girl).
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Finalize rewards in the Smart Cookies system before given deadline.
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Girl Scout Ceremonies and Activities
All required
The troop planned and participated in at least 1 traditional Girl Scout Ceremony.
Court of Awards
Bridging
Investiture
Rededication
The troop observed at least two of the following:
Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday (October 31)
World Thinking Day (February 22)
Girl Scout Week (week the includes March 12)
Girl Scout Birthday (March 12)
Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day (April 22)
The troop participated in at least 1 GSMISTS-organized activity (listed on the Event Calendar).
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What was the date and name of the activity?
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The troop participated in at least 1 age appropriate outdoor activity during the year.
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What was the date and activity?
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The troop completed at least 4 badges for their grade level during the year.
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Which badges were completed?
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Troop Choice Activities
Daisy troops must complete 5 troop choice activities. Brownie and Junior troops must complete 7 troop choice activities. Cadette, Senior, Ambassador, and Multi-Level troops must complete 9 troop choice activities.
Choose the activities you participated in:
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Early Bird Registration: A minimum of 50% of girl members and 2 adult members are renewed by June 30 of current membership year.
The troop participated in a recruitment event to encourage new girls to join their troop or to start a new troop.
Troop members hosted a “Bring a Friend” troop meeting.
The troop conducted at least 2 flag ceremonies, with at least 1 being a public flag ceremony (i.e. PTA meeting, community club meetings, ball game, etc.).
The troop participated in an activity that promoted community awareness of Girl Scouts.
The troop participated in at least 1 service unit event.
The troop participated in at least 1 activity with another Girl Scout troop.
The troop completed a community service project.
The troop completed a Take Action project.
Troop member selected and completed their own Leadership Award.
The troop completed their Bronze or Silver Award.
The troop took at least 1 trip away from their regular meeting place for badge work.
The troop visited a GSMISTS property.
The troop went on an age-appropriate travel experience.
The troop participated in a Program on Demand.
The troop planned and completed a summer activity.
The troop participated in an activity that encourages environmental stewardship.
The troop participated in an activity that explores STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
The troop invited a subject matter expert to speak on a badge topic.
The troop learned about SWAPS, created some, and distributed them.
The troop learned about Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding in other countries.
The troop Shared Their Girl Scout Story with GSMISTS. – showcasing something the troop did. If including photos make sure you have permission from parents/caregivers.
Provide a brief description of how the activities were accomplished in the space below:
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Reflection
Why did your troop decide to work towards becoming a Troop of Excellence, and why do you feel they deserve this distinction?
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Do you need an exception to any of the “Troop of Excellence Standards”? If so, please clarify and describe why you are requesting an exception.
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