Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2011.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Host an event and use table manners, thank someone, learn about special occasions, and learn about the art of conversation.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
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.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
- Do three Required Activities:
- Pick one Explore Table Manners activity.
- Pick one Explore Special Occasions activity.
- Pick one Physical Thanks activity.
- Pick one Required Optional Activity:
- Any Conversation Practice activity.
- Any Conversation Expert activity.
- Do one Required Event Hosting activity and ensure you do two things:
- Practice what you learned.
- Invite others from outside your troop.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (1) Mtg – Plan at Earn Junior Girl Scout Badges Blog
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley)
- (3) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Conversations (3 choices), Table Manners (3 choices)
- Mtg 2: Special Occasions (3 choices), Thank You (3 choices)
- Mtg 3: Invite Others (3 choices)
- (1) Virtual Mtg – Slideshow Google Doc from GSCI
- (1) Virtual Mtg – Slideshow PDF from GSEP
- (2) Virtual Mtgs – Part 1 and Part 2 from GSWNY
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Social Butterfly 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Social Butterfly 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Social Butterfly 3.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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