Start A Troop

Start a Troop

We want leading a troop to be a great time and experience, and we’ll support you all the way. We provide our leaders:

• Convenient, online training that give you everything you need on your schedule.

• Individual guidance from our WOW community Mentor team.

• Flexibility—leaders set the troop meeting times and locations

How to Start a New Girl Scout Troop

How exciting—you’re starting a new Girl Scout Troop! We’re here to make the process easy for you.

Step 1: Register

• • • Visit our registration site to begin the volunteering process.

    • On the next page, select “I want to lead her troop.”

    • Become a Member of Girl Scouts of the USA. National membership dues are $25, and financial assistance is available.

    • Follow-up emails will guide you through completing your required background check and orientation.

Step 2: Complete online Training

• • • View the the Safety Basics, Troop/Group Basics and Financial Basics and take the knowledge check that follows the video

Step 3: Start Looking for Other Adults to Help

A troop needs at least two adults and a minimum of 5 girls to get started. Troops can have more than two leaders, and they typically have additional volunteers to help other fields such as:

• • • Treasurer

    • Cookie parent

    • Fall product parent

    • First Aid trained

    • Camp trained

    • Field trip help

    • Paperwork help, etc....

Parents of other girls in your troop are prime candidates to help out.

Step 4: Pick a Day, Time, and Location for Troop Meetings

It’s a great idea to start thinking about how your troop will get together right away. You can start contacting potential venues now as you complete your registration and on-boarding to find a good meeting space. Keep in mind:

Most troops meet twice per month, but you can choose a schedule that works best for you.

Your meeting space needs to be a safe, clean, and secure environment that allows all girls to participate. Good options include:

• • • Schools

    • Libraries

    • Places of worship

    • Community centers and buildings

    • Local businesses

    • Troop leaders and or registered parent homes

Step 5: Open up a troop bank account

• • • Receive Appointment letter by mail

    • Choose a bank with zero fees (wow girl scout friendly bank in katy = Prosperity)

    • Bank account has to have 2 signers (leader + troop treasurer)

    • Complete form F-36 and submit per instructions to wowfinancial@gmail.com

    • Keep every day troop finance using form F-31

    • F-31 need to be turned in to wowfinancial at year end with a troop inventory list held

Step 5: Connect with the community

• • • Request a mentor - contact wowmentor4u@gmail.com

    • Join the wow community facebook page - wowsocialmedia029@gmail.com

    • Sign up for the wow community newsletter - http://eepurl.com/pvriT

    • Mark your calendar to attend the summit meetings and new leader cafes

Do you have other questions? Ask us anything! Email us at wowclt@gmail.com