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Girl Scout Troop 1260
(Newport News, Virginia)
 
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Frequently Asked Questions


What is GirlScouts?

Girl Scouts is a year-round program uniquely designedto meet the needs of young girls. The program offers fun activities thatpromotes the different parts of the LAW and PROMISE. The Girl's Guide To GirlScouting, Journey Guide, Service projects, ceremonies, games, and otheractivities guide girls through the core values and give them a sense of personalachievement. Through positive peer group interaction and leader guidance, girlsalso learn honesty, making friends, being fair, to care, to be responsible, useresources wisely, bravery, respect, being a leader, and so many other positivecharacteristics.

What does Girl Scouting offer my daughter?

Girl Scouting offers fun activities that promote characterdevelopment. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guidegirls through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement.Through positive peer group interaction girls also learn honesty, makingfriends, being fair, to care, to be responsible, use resources wisely, bravery,respect, being a leader, and so many other positive characteristics.

How often are meetings held?

The girls of troop 1260 usually meet the every other Tuesday night at 6:30pm during the school year.  All meetings will be listed on the events calendar and notices will be sent out prior to meeting if there are any changes.

What level will my daughter bein?

Daisy (entering kindergarten or first grade)
Brownie(entering second or third grade)
Junior (entering fourth or fifthgrade)
Cadette (entering sixth, seventh, or eighth grade)
Senior(entering ninth or tenth grade)
Ambassador (entering eleventh or twelfthgrade)

How much will it cost?
  • A yearly fee of $25 for GSUSA membership for each girl and each adult (registration forms)
  • Our troop does not requires the girls to pay weekly or monthly dues
  • The following items are recommended, but not required, and can be purchase online at http://www.girlscoutshop.com/ or at the council store:
    • Uniform vest or sash (price varies by size)
    • The Girl's Guide To Girl Scouting ($22.50) - Optional
    • Journey Guide ($7.00) - Optional

Do I have to volunteer in a leadership position?

No, but family involvement is an essential part of Girl Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. There are endless flexible ways to participate. Whatever your background, whatever your interest, whatever your schedule permits, we need you. Your options are limited only by your imagination! To learn more about becoming a volunteer, please visit http://www.gsccc.org/Volunteer.aspx

Where do the patches go on my daughter's uniform?

For detailed information, please visit http://www.girlscouts.org/program/basics/for_volunteers/where_to_place/


Do I have to sew on every patch?

Most Girl Scout patches are iron-on, but some of the fun patches do not come with the the glue already on the back. Of course any patch can be sewn on but there are alternate methods of attaching patches, such as Badge Magic sheets, Aleene's Fabric Fusion Peel & Stick Sheets, and Aleene's Fabric Glue.

When does the troop sell cookies?

The annual Girl Scout Cookie salebegins in mid-January. The main goal of cookies sales is to teach girls how to setgoals, plan budgets, handle money and communicate with other people. Proceedssupport both our troop activities as well as the local council, Girl ScoutsCouncil of the Colonial Coast. Participation in the cookie sale is voluntary,and all proceeds are pooled regardless of how many boxes each girlsells.

The council also offers a Fall Product Program (magazines andnuts/candy). The Fall Product Program is a friends andfamily sale in which girls offer products to friends, neighbors, family membersand other close acquaintances. Each troop earns a larger profit margin than cookie sales and the profits can be used for troopactivities, events and supplies. The Council retains a portion of the proceedsto pay for the cost of the products, materials and shipping. The remainder ofthe funds go to support girl programs.