Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Plan and host a dinner event, including budgeting and meal preparation.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Make a full meal plan after researching recipes in one way (interview food professional for three different menus, gather 5 recipes each for appetizers, main courses, and desserts then mix and match, OR feature one ingredient and design a menu around it).
- Learn the costs of different food items (store visit and find best value, talk to food professional about supplies, OR compare prices for best option).
- Experiment with how timing fits in a kitchen setting (talk to food professional about kitchen organization, create timeline for prepping and cooking full meal plan, OR cook a test meal and time each dish prep).
- Have fun with plating in one way (use garnishes, style food in shapes, OR serve with unique dishes or serving ware).
- Do one fun activity at the dinner party (decorate to match menu theme, celebrate a special occasion, OR invite new friends or connections).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GS-HCC – Original Badge Blueprint Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
- Slideshow PDF (Part 1 and Part 2) from GSWNY – Archived Copy of PDF1 and PDF2
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - 4 of 5 Steps from GSIOWA – Archived Copy of PDF
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Plan from GSHPA – Archived Copy of PD
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Create your menu
- Make a budget and shopping list
- Practice timing your courses
- Explore imaginative ways to present food
- Host your party
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Binder (View Online)
(Part of 7 Legacy badges in 2011 Handbook binder)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Game Maker Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Learn about the Social Party Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Does not correlate well with the Cooking Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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