Whew doggie!!! I sure did get my Scout leadership badge today. Well, if they had leadership badges for us adults of course LOL. I had all 14 girls at my house starting from 10am to 5:40pm. Between all three of my age levels (Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassador girls) they did their journeys for each … [Read more...] about Journey in a Day Using MakingFriends Badge in a Bag® Kits
Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families
First year leader wants your opinion: We recently had a "she and me" night in honor of Mother's Day. I have 7 Kindergarten Daisies. When I sent out the email invites, I made sure not to say "mother's day" and any guest was welcomed. Well, I found out after the fact that one of my girls has … [Read more...] about Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families
What is a Good Amount of Girls for a Troop?
Leader needs advice -I am thinking of becoming a new leader (I would have a combined group brownies and juniors), how small is too small a group. Thanks in advance. Facebook leaders shared their suggestions: Lisa's input: I recommend 4 of each level so they have some of their group usually there … [Read more...] about What is a Good Amount of Girls for a Troop?
Should Scout Dues be Reimbursed?
Leader needs advice: I have a parent who paid for her daughter's dues a year in advance. They decided not to continue with scouts in the middle of the year. Am I obligated to reimburse her for part of the dues? Thanks in advance. Facebook friends of MakingFriends®.com wrote in with their … [Read more...] about Should Scout Dues be Reimbursed?
10 Ways to Get Scout Parents to Meet Deadlines
Looking for advice to Get Scout Parents to Meet Deadlines. We're a busy troop with many events. Often we have to confirm RSVPs with locations well in advance with sites we visit and make payments. Lately I've had parents (one in particular) upset that their scout has been denied events because they … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Get Scout Parents to Meet Deadlines
Cost Effective Ways to Make a Scout Banner
Leader needs some ideas: I'm a new Troop Leader and looking for ways to make a Troop Banner for Cookie Booths and for any events we have. What are some things used by other troops to make banners that is cost effective.? Here are a bunch of ideas on Ways to Make a Banner from our Facebook … [Read more...] about Cost Effective Ways to Make a Scout Banner
Best Advice for a New Scout Leader
What is one piece of advice you would give to a new Scout Leader? Our Facebook leaders gave their advice: Kimberly's help: Relax and remember that you don't need to earn every badge. You also don't have to do every badge, journey or activity exactly as it is written. Use your judgement and … [Read more...] about Best Advice for a New Scout Leader
How to Communicate with Scout Parents
Leader has a question: I am struggling trying to communicate with parents in my troop. In the beginning of the year I gave all parents a paper to fill out and tell me the best way to contact them whether it be text call or email and to write the best # and email, I always contact them the way they … [Read more...] about How to Communicate with Scout Parents