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How can I help? Parent involvement is key to a Girl Scout Troop's success. There are unlimited ways you can help your daughter's troop. And, don't forget, your help is also needed on the Neighborhood level! Click here for more information. What is the Neighborhood? Our Neighborhood, Aloha Aikane 13-1, encompasses the geographic boundaries of the following elementary schools: Cooper Mountain, Errol Hassell, Nancy Ryles, Scholls Heights, and Sexton Mountain. What is the Council?
Troops are part of Neighborhood 13-1.
Our Council - Columbia River Council is one of over 300 councils in the US. The Council spans 13 counties in both Washington State and Oregon. From Goldendale to Neskowin, and from Antelope to Ocean Park. We are Oregon's largest council with over 16,000 girls and over 4,000 adult members. There are approximately 45 Neighborhoods of varying sizes in our Council. What does it cost to be a Girl Scout? The registration fee for GS is $10 annually - Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. This fee goes to the national organization. None of the fee stays with the troop or our local council. Other costs may include, uniforms and books, troop dues and event fees. Troop profits from the Cookie Sale aren't seen until late February so, troops, especially new ones, might need start up money! No girl should be denied the opportunity to be a Girl Scout due to financial circumstance. To meet that commitment, our Council has an Opportunity Fund. It is a financial assistance program that ensures that Every Girl, Everywhere has the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts. Click here for more information. Where does my $10 registration fee go? All of the registration fee goes to the National organization. Profit from the cookie sale, parent contributions, troop dues and other money earning stays with the troop. Since troops usually don't see cookie money profit until the end of Feb./early Mar., you can understand why leaders ask for parent help! What is the best way to help my daughter's troop? There are so many ways you can help your daughter's troop! Troops need help with meetings, cookies, outings, try-its and badges, service projects, errands, telephone calls, etc. Talk with your daughter's leader and see what is most needed. Also, check out our Neighborhood Patch program: Star Family. By completing some requirements that will benefit your daughter's troop, you can help her earn a patch! Though, the biggest reward is taking an interest and being involved in an activity important to your daughter! What does my daughter need? A uniform is not required to be a Girl Scout. Most girls do want a vest or sash to display their earned recognitions and fun patches. We would strongly suggest you wait to purchase a vest or sash until after your troop is formed. The girls might decide they all want the same thing! Also, you won't know your troop number yet - you will need that to purchase the troop numerals for the vest or sash. Purchasing the age level books is a good idea. Take a trip to the Council Store and browse! Check out the books and uniform components! Where do I buy what my daughter needs? There are 3 ways to purchase Girl Scout supplies and uniforms. The best way is to shop at our Council Store. This helps support our local programs. You can also purchase many of the uniform components and books from the Girl Scouts of the USA's website store. You would still have to purchase a few things from the Council store (ID strips and troop numerals). The JC Penney catalog offers Daisy, Brownie and Junior uniforms and books. Again, you would have to purchase additional items from the Council store. Should I register as a Girl Scout? It is a good idea! For little cost you will be covered by GSUSA insurance in case of accident! Where does everything go on the Tunic/Vest/Sash?? Clicking on the appropriate choice below will open a PDF with a picture of where everything goes! Why do we take part in the cookie sale? Girl Scouts take part in the Cookie Sale for several reasons, the primary one being - they need the money! Since Girl Scouts is a non-profit organization, money earning can be a challenge. The cookie sale is an easy and popular way to meet money earning goals. The money earned from cookie sales becomes a source of pride for the girls. It enables them to plan activities that they might not otherwise be able to take part in. Another important thing troops might choose to do is donate some of their profits to a charity. The girls feel so empowered when they do this What is a cookie parent? What are the responsibilities? The cookie parent manages the cookie sale for your troop. Among other things, she/he attends all training, manages booth sales, and manages the money. The cookie parent must be a registered adult in Girl Scouts as they are handling troop money. For more information, see our Cookie Page. Can Daisy Girl Scouts sell cookies? No. Daisy Girl Scouts are not involved in money earning activities. When does my daughter need a permission form? Whenever your daughter's troop meets somewhere other than her regular meeting place or whenever her troop goes on any outing. In other words, if your daughter is not at your regular meeting place, you need a permission slip. What is Thinking Day? Very simplistically, Thinking Day is a day in February set aside for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world to "think" about each other and the world wide organization they belong to. In the past, our Neighborhood has held fun and educational events celebrating topics such as Countries around the World, Famous Women, States of the US and Endangered Animals. What is the Neighborhood Campout? Each year in the late spring, our Neighborhood sponsors a campout for the troops in our Neighborhood. The girls take part in crafts, songs, skits, and other fun activities. They also have a swap exchange that is a big hit! News about the campout will be made available as soon as a site is secured. It takes a lot of volunteers to make the campout a success so, think about contributing your time and talents! Are Daisy Girl Scouts included in the Campout? Yes. But if the Campout has an overnight, Daisy Girl Scouts are not allowed to spend the night, only the day. What are SWAPS? What is Family Giving and why is it important that I contribute? There are wonderful opportunities available to girls and leaders because of Family Giving.
What is the best way to attach a patch, badge or try-it? Use a washable glue stick for positioning (rather than pins) and use a zig zag stich on the sewing machine with invisible thread on top and vest color thread in the bobbin . Don't use the "Patch Attach" stuff sold at the Girl Scout Store. It makes an ugly mess. What training is required to be a Girl Scout Leader
The above ones are the three trainings required just to be a leader. There are also two outdoor trainings that are required if to take your troop on an overnight campout. Also CPR/Community First Aid is required of one adult per troop for many away events. Are Girl Scout Leaders paid? While being a Girl Scout Leader has it's many rewards, a paycheck is not one of them! Girl Scout Leaders bring this wonderful program to our daughters for many reasons, the most important one being the desire to help our daughters grow strong! How can I learn more about Girl Scouts? To learn about Girl Scouting in our local Council, click here. To learn about Girl Scouting from a National perspective, click here.
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