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Parents
Who do you want the girl in your life to become?
Whether she is 5 or 17, you want her to become self-confident, strong,
and compassionate. You want her to respect herself and others, make
good decisions, to be open to new challenges, and use her skills and
talents to make her world a better place. You want her to build strong
friendships, be a leader, and put her values into practice in her
everyday life.
You want her to develop courage, confidence, and
character!
Social pressure, image issues, and uncertain
security—there are so many potential hurdles to girls' well-being. For
95 years, Girl Scouting has been helping girls realize their full
potential and everything that we offer today is more relevant than
ever.
The Girl Scout program is based on the Girl Scout
Promise and Law, and a program that encourage girls to:
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Discover:
Learn about themselves, the world around them in age-appropriate
ways.
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Connect: Develop appropriate relationships with other
girls and adults and cares about the needs of others.
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Take
Action! Find ways to improve and protect the world around
them, creating a better future for themselves and others through
age-appropriate community service, action-based projects, and
community partnerships that help others.
The Girl Scout Parent
Promise
On my honor, I
will try
To encourage my
Girl Scout Daughter
To support our
Girl Scout Group,
And to obey the
Girl Scout Parent Law.
Girl Scout Parent
Law
A Girl Scout
Parent understands the true purpose of Girl Scouting.
A Girl Scout
Parent gets their daughter to and from meetings on time.
A Girl Scout
Parent knows a troop is a team effort.
A Girl Scout
Parent sees the job through to the end.
A Girl Scout
Parent sets a good example at all times.
A Girl Scout
Parent is enthusiastic and cheerful.
A Girl Scout
Parent does not consider the leader a baby sitter.
A Girl Scout
Parent brings troop problems to the leader first.
A Girl Scout
Parent always does his or her part willingly.
A Girl Scout
Parent is aware that Girl Scouting is for all girls.
Parent FAQ’s
How much does it cost to be in Girl
Scouts?
All members pay
$10.00 annual membership dues. The Girl Scout year runs from October
1 – September 30. Beyond the membership dues paid each y ear, the
troop may set a dues amount to be collected weekly, monthly, or
periodically to help cover the costs of activities, patches, and
supplies for the troop. Each troop sets its own budget based on the
goals of the girls in the troop.
What is the $10 Registration fee/
Membership dues for?
The entire $10
membership fee is sent directly to Girl Scouts of the USA. GSUSA uses
the membership fees to support program development and services on a
national level. No part of the fee remains with Girl Scouts of Metro
Detroit. A portion of
the membership fee paid by every registered member is used to provide
a basic accident protection plan.
Does my daughter have to join a troop?
While many girls do belong to a troop, many others
belong to special-interest groups or are registered as individual
girls (called “Juliettes”). All registered members may participate in
Council- sponsored programs, activities and camps.
My daughter has never been a Girl Scout
before. When is she too old?
A girl must be
willing to abide by the Girl Scout Promise and Law, and be in
kindergarten through her senior year in high school to be a Girl Scout
(or aged 5 to 17).
Does my daughter have to have a
uniform?
Uniforms are NOT required for members to participate in Girl Scout
activities, although registered members are entitled to wear them.
Girl Scouts wear uniforms to show their pride in belonging to a
movement whose mission is held in high regard by the American people.
There is a wide choice of uniform components, so that some part of the
uniform can be affordable for every girl. The uniform provides
visibility and recognition for members, and helps all girls in a group
to show they belong, regardless of individual socioeconomic status or
family circumstances. It is suitable for all Girl Scout functions and
should be worn appropriately. Uniforms are available for purchase from
the
Council
Shops
or on-line. Any uniform, past or present, is considered official.
Where do I get a uniform?
Visit the
Council
Shop for assistance.
Where do I put all the pins and patches my daughter
receives?
All of the handbooks show insignia placement. You
can also download an Insignia Placement Guide by visiting the
Council Shop
Quick Links.
How do we choose troop leaders?
Troop leaders are volunteers. But to
ensure the placement of capable and qualified leaders in all
positions, Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit Council uses an application
process which includes a reference check and background check as part
of the volunteer placement process. The volunteer process includes
recruitment, selection, placement, training, recognition and position
evaluation of volunteers.
Can a man volunteer to be a troop
leader?
In keeping with
our values of diversity and inclusiveness, every volunteer position in
Girl Scouting is open to qualified adult men and women over the age of
18. Because female role models are especially important to young
girls, men generally serve as co-leaders, with at least one member of
the leadership team being an adult female.
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