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Basic Meeting Plans are designed to have minimal supplies
and still hit the GSUSA Requirements.

Items Needed:

• Print cards with scenarios to use for Truth or Lie
• Brown Paper Bag for each scout.
• Pen/Pencil for each scout
• Troop coloring supplies (markers, crayons, or colored pencils)
• (Optional) Construction paper, scissors, glue for scouts to use on the paper bag puppets.

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Talk to your Local Council. (10–30 min)
   • All GSUSA councils typically require a Health form and a permission slip for all meetings, but all councils will differ. Some councils have additional paperwork forms that are required. Check with your local council for the exact forms you need to hold the meeting.
   • For more information and additional resources for new leaders, visit GSUSA Leader 101.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 60–100 min):

1. Opening (10–15 mins):
   • Hold a very short Basic Scout Opening Circle without any introductions or updates, or make your own Opening Routine.
2. Inclusion (2–5 mins):
   • Explain that being fair is treating everyone with kindness and respect. We make sure that everyone has a fair opportunity to participate and feel included and all items are shared equally.
3. Hand Puppet Introductions (15–20 mins):
   • Break into small groups and follow instructions for Hand Puppet Introduction, but make sure to add in the Supply Trouble activity when handing out supplies.
   • (Requirement 2 Earned)
4. Truth and Lies (15-25 mins):
   • Explain that a lie is when you say something that isn’t true on purpose, to trick someone or make them believe something that isn’t real.
   • Use the printed cards and follow the instructions for Truth Vs. Lie activity.
   • (Requirement 1 Earned)
5. Puppet Simon Says (10–20 mins):
   • Explain that everyone can always practice being honest and fair when playing a game by the rules. In Simon Says, you should always be honest when you mix up directions and are out.
   • Play a game of Games – Simon Says using the hand puppets they created.
   • (Requirement 3 Earned)
6. Meeting Close (8–15 mins):
   • Follow instructions to do the traditional Friendship Circle and Squeeze or make your own Closing ceremony.

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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
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See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
_{(No official Groups)}

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