Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Host an event and use table manners, thank someone, and learn about the art of conversations.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about the art of conversation (role-play 10 questions OR make poster with 10 tips from books/online/magazines) OR talk to an expert (psychologist, motivational speaker, life coach, OR other conversation knowledgeable person) about the art of conversation.
- Practice table manners (brainstorm 5 substitutes for 5 bad manners, OR set the table properly) for a week, OR learn about table manners in another country AND have a meal using them.
- Answer 6 questions from the booklet about one special occasion (wedding, funeral, wake, bat mitzvah, confirmation, OR a Quinceañera).
- Thank someone (host of a party/dinner, 3 handwritten thank-you cards, OR a thoughtful thank you gift).
- Hold an event to practice making introductions/conversation, show good table manners, and thank guests for coming AND invite others (other Girl Scouts, friends/family, OR classmates).
* – 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
- Meeting Plan at Earn Junior Girl Scout Badges Blog
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Slideshow Google Doc from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of 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! - Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
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:
- Hold a conversation
- Use table manners
- Be prepared for special occasions
- Say thank you
- Practice being at ease
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 3 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Conversations (Starters, Guest Speaker, OR 10 Conversation Tips), AND Table Manners (Not to Do, Set the Table, OR Other Countries)
- Mtg 2: Special Occasions (Wedding, Funeral/Wake, OR Coming-of-Age Ceremony), AND Thank You (Thank Host, Thank You Note, OR Thank You Gift)
- Mtg 3: Invite Others (Other Girl Scouts, Friends and Family, OR Themed Adventure)
- VTK Say Thank You Around the World by GSUSA
- VTK Special Occasion Questions by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Social Party 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 Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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