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

Items Needed:

• At least one copy of Daisy Girl Scout Promise and Law Printable from GSUSA
• Paper Strips, 10 and Pen/Pencil for each scout
  OR – Printout of page 21 and bring scissors for each scout
• Troop coloring supplies (markers, crayons, or colored pencils)
• Tape, glue stick, or stapler to assemble paper chains
• (Optional) Additional paper strips so they can add to their GS Law chains

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. Girl Scout Promise (20–25 mins):
   • Hold a Basic Scout Opening Circle for introductions.
2. Girl Scout Promise (10–20 mins):
   • Recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Reassure them they do not need to memorize this right this second. Each time scouts meet, they should recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law and eventually they will remember it.
   • Explain that “To serve God and my country” means to obey the laws of the land and rules of correct behavior. “To help people at all times” means to always be kind to our fellow humans and help when you see something you can help with. “To live by the Girl Scout Law” is to know what the Law is and try and live up to the 10 principles of the Law.
   • (Requirements 1 & 2 Earned)
3. Scout Wiggle Song (5-10 mins):
   • Sing a song with actions or dancing to help get some energy out.
     • Use your own song.
     • Look at the GSUSA suggestions for Daisy Songs.
4. Law Chain (20–30 mins):
   • Create a Paper Chain with each chain having one of the 10 Law Lines. Scouts can color each law line with the same colors as the Daisy Petals or their own favorite colors. An example of a paper chain can be found here.
   • (Optional) If they finish making the 10 chains for the law, have them come up with ways they can live the Girl Scout Law and either write or draw their ideas on additional strips to add to their chain. Who can make the longest chain?
   • (Troops may want to try making a GS Promise Craft or a different GS Law Craft instead of the paper chains.)
5. Meeting Close (5–15 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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