The Badge Archive

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Choose your own activities!

• Activity List  (Not Available Yet)

Our Summary* of requirements:

1. For two weeks, try a new way to create happiness (try a hobby/activity for 30 minutes each day, write three blessings/gratitude things each day, OR record 3-5 things that made you happy each day).
2. For two weeks, try a new technique AND track the progress to see if it created new happiness for you (write down the negative each day and reframe it, list your strengths and use the list each time you face a trial, OR celebrate someone else’s happiness when you feel down).
3. Pick one activity to do twice and measure your success at finding happiness by bringing happiness to others (visit face-to-face, write a forgiveness letter, OR make a meaningful gift).
4. Learn one way to gather measurable data on happiness and try it (5 questions survey, poll 10 people, OR interview a friend).
5. Create something to help increase happiness from what you learned (5 tips to gain happiness, top 5 ways to be happy art piece, OR make a Bliss Box).

_{^{* – 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 Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2}

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
• Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2}
• Slideshow PDF from GSEP _{– Archived Copy of PDF}
• Slideshow on Google Docs from GSNWGL _{– Archived Copy of PPT}
• Slideshow PDF from GSWNY _{– Archived Copy of PDF}
• Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders

Other Resources

• (Not Available Yet) See the Activity List – choose your own activities!
• Gratitude Journals (Step 1)
• Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
• Step 1 from GSHPA _{– 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 GSTOP _{– Archived Copy of PDF}

Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

• Archived Copy of PDF w/video from GSCCC _{– Original Link}
• At Home Plan from GSHH _{– Archived Copy of PDF}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKentuckiana – Original Link
• At Home Plan from GSTOP _{– Archived Copy of PDF}
• Walkthrough (no registration needed) from Virtually Badges

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GSUSA Information and Details

Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

• Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)

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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
• VTK Three Keys to Happiness by GSUSA
• VTK Signature Strengths by GSUSA
• VTK How to Make a Survey by GSUSA

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

There are no correlating journeys or badges. We recommend a Fun Patch for other levels.

• Brownie – (Home Scientist does not correlate)
• Junior – (Entertainment Technology does not correlate)
• Senior – (Science of Style does not correlate)

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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