MEET THE PARENTS
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Before you meet the girls , you ’ ll need to meet their parents . Schedule a parent meeting and contact interested parents / caregivers with meeting information . This is as much about them getting to know you as it is a chance for you to get to know them and their girls .
Meeting Objectives
⚬ Get to know each other – maybe start with a fun ice-breaker .
⚬ Explain uniforms , books , and refer families to the council shop .
⚬ Discuss how often you are able to meet and when . Talk about locations that you might be able to use as a meeting place . Compare schedules .
⚬ Form a troop committee with parents to help with Fall Product Program , Girl Scout Cookie Program , managing finances and driving .
⚬ Ask for support and help at troop meetings and outings . Have other parents register as Girl Scout Volunteers and join our movement .
⚬ Decide how much you would like to collect for troop dues . Discuss money-earning plans such as Fall Product sales and Cookie sales to help offset costs .
⚬ Discuss troop rules . Decide on things like pick up and drop off times , snack schedules , what to do if a girl missed badge work and what to do if a girl misbehaves .
⚬ Finally , let the parents know that you are completing your training and the troop will be able to start meeting soon .
* This is not a standard troop meeting . Parents / caregivers must attend with their girl .
TIP : Make your requests specific . Instead of saying ‘ I need help ’, say ‘ Who can help with snacks at our next meeting ?’ or ‘ We need chaperons and drivers for our field trip to the science museum .’