Troop Resources
Renew now for the 2020–21 year at www.gshnj.org/renew!
Our Fall Product program starts on September 25!
Updated Guidance on Running Troops During the Pandemic: Download it here
Girl Scouts USA Girl Scouts from Home Resource page for Troops, Parents, and Scouts
GSHNJ Events Calendar
Upcoming SU Meetings, October 11, in-person or virtual:
Girl Panel: 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Leaders: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Please email gssu93@gmail.com for the Zoom link(s)
Useful documents for Troop Leaders:
Volunteer Chart: Who needs what?
Registration, Background checks, training
Request for Certificate of Liability Insurance from GSHNJ for Venue
Request for Girl Scout Plan 2 Activity Accident Insurance:
If members are attending or participating in an event lasting more
than two consecutive nights or non-members are attending or
participating in any Girl Scout event
Annual Permission Slip:
NEW from Council! You may have your troop’s parents sign one slip which covers all NON-HIGH-RISK events for the entire membership year. Access it here online.
This permission slip covers the Fall Product Program AND the Cookie Program.
Updated one-time permission slip: Download it here.
Troop leader training:
Live Chat: It’s a Pandemic — How Do I Lead a Girl Scout Troop?
Unsure about leading your Girl Scout troop this year? Hesitant about running virtual meetings? Hoping for at least a little in-person or outdoor activity for your girls? Never fear: we have TONS of resources and ideas for Girl Scout troops in this unique situation. Join us for some leader coaching on in-person and online activities, and learn from volunteers who are already charging ahead with virtual troop meetings. We’ll start with an informal presentation, then we’ll open it up for your questions and some sharing time.
September 30, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
October 8, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
October 19, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
gsLearn
gsLearn is replacing eBiz starting October 1 as the central location for volunteer and leader training. You can attend live or recording training sessions, save and resume work, and keep track of courses you’ve taken.
gsLearnAlong webinars:
October 5, 2020 7:30–8:30 p.m.
October 12, 2020 12:00–1:00 p.m.
October 22, 2020 7:30–8:30 p.m.
October 28, 2020 7:30–8:30 p.m.
gsZoom Accounts: $36/year!
GSHNJ is offering special pricing on troop Zoom accounts: $36 a year! The goal is to give each troop their own account if they want it so they can hold meetings online.
The account “owner” must be a registered Girl Scout member with a valid background check and will need to sign an agreement for the license use. Sign up now through eBiz!
