Building a Support Team for Your Troop
Build a team of support for the girls and the Troop Leaders. Most people will help if you ask, and more people will help if you give them a specific task. So, don’t be afraid to ask! Most parents want to support their daughters and the Troop, but many just don't know where to start. So, Troop Leaders, be specific in your requests for help. Start by posting a chart or sending an email asking for what you need and when you need it. Whether it is snacks, a craft helper (no experience required), a Troop Cookie Manager, a chaperone for a trip, a Troop Treasurer… be specific and simple, and give an estimate of how much time it will take for the person to do the activity or tasks. If you have parents with special talents that would benefit the Troop, ask the parent if they can do a demonstration for the girls or talk about their skill or job. Beyond the parents, partner with older Troops or individual girls to serve as helpers or to lead some acti...