When you first start as a GSUSA Leader it can be overwhelming. Add to how every council has slightly different rules and regulations, there really isn’t a universal guide to help new leaders.
Remember everything you read online that is general for all of USA should always be double checked with your local council rules and regulations.
GSUSA Leader 101 Checklist
Here is a quick checklist to go over when you are a brand new leader to make sure that you are ready for the first meeting with parents before you even start planning troop meetings.
General Topics
- Bridging (and Investiture/Re-Dedication)
- What are they
- Sample Scripts
- When to do one
- Investiture (and Bridging/Re-Dedication)
- What are they
- Sample Scripts
- When to do one
- Journeys
- What is a Journey?
- Do you really need 9-12 meetings to do these?
- How do you earn one?
- Troop Dues
- Who can you collect dues from
- When to collect dues
- How much to charge
- Troop Meetings
- How to figure out when to meet
- Re-Dedication (and Bridging/Investiture)
- What are they
- Sample Scripts
- When to do one
The Badge Archive 