Unleash Her Inner Leader

Every day, adult family members and friends, like you, make it possible for girls to try new things, take on challenges and build community. All families play a role in troop success. Show your girl and her troop volunteers how you value what Girl Scouts does for her:

• Attend family meetings, family events and ceremonies. See that she has the necessities, like uniforms, dues, permission slips, etc. (financial aid is available).
• Help her arrive on time to meetings and events, and pick her up on time, too.
• Lend a helping hand when you can — troops run best with family support.
• Complete paperwork like forms and permission slips on time.
• Communicate with troop leaders. Share your joys and questions. If an issue comes up, speak directly with the leader in private — don’t involve the girls.
• Support your girl if her troop sells products, but don’t sell products yourself.It’s a girl thing!
• Set an example for your girl by following the Girl Scout Promise and Law, too.
• Donate to SHARE (Share Her Annual Real Expense), if you can, to help keep Girl Scouts affordable for all girls in our area. We spend $467/girl each year to make all the good stuff happen.
• Appreciate troop leaders and volunteers. Remember, most volunteers don’t have lots of time, just lots of heart!
   

Let your girl know that Girl Scouts is a special sisterhood and that her participation is important. Your support, collaboration and cooperation have a tremendous impact on the troop’s success.