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Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

1. Write a poem (1 haiku and 1 limerick, one 14 line sonnet, OR one free-verse).
2. Write a 5 page story (mystery, humor, OR adventure).
3. Write 1 page about a specific event that happened to you (favorite Girl Scout Memory, a memorable day, OR big adventure).
4. Write an article about any subject (interview someone about an event, news about something that recently happened, OR ask 5 people about one questions and write a summary) AND make sure you answer the 5 Ws (Who? What? Where? When? AND Why?).
5. Write a 2 page essay about something specific (favorite animal, a place you’d like to visit, your favorite book) AND include your opinion and 5 facts.

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

Activity Choices

Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!

Available Troop Meeting Plans

• (2) 90 Min Mtgs – Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley)
• (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
  • Mtg 1: Who you Are (3 choices), Poem (3 choices), What you Think (3 choices)
  • Mtg 2: Story (3 choices), Article (3 choices)
• (1) Virtual Mtg –Slideshow PDF from GSEP
• Buy Printable Meeting on Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple

How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?

• At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM
• At Home Plan from GSGCNWI
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}
• PDF (multiple badges) from GSOC
• At Home Plan from GSofCT
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSWestOK _{– Original Link}
• Buy Scribe Booklet on Etsy by TroopLeaderHub

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Writing Themed 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

Other Non-GSUSA Resources

• Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

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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 : Scribe 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 : Scribe 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.
• 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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