Super Troop Program August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020 What is Super Troop? The Super Troop Program recogizes troops and groups who have incorporated all facets of the Girl Scout Movement into their troop or group activities. The program emphasis is on girl and adult membership, girl-led experiences, service in the community, STEM and the outdoors, diversity and inclusion, and unleashing the power of G.I.R.L. How do you become a Super Troop? Troops and groups earn the Super Troop distinction by completing activities listed in the program, and accumulating points. Each troop activity counts toward only one requirement. Troops must accumulate 400 points to qualify. Each application for Super Troop must be verified and approved by the Troop Support Staff at Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. Details and Deadlines All activities must be completed between August 1, 2019 and July 31, 2020. You may submit your application as soon as points are accumulated, but no later than July 31, 2020. Troops will be recognized in the council newsletter and social media pages. Each troop will receive $50 in troop funds, and every girl registered in the troop at the time of the award will receive a patch. Please mail or email the completed Super Troop Program packet to: Attn: Troop Support Staff Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona 4300 E. Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85711 Email: [email protected] Remember to include any supporting documentation asked for in certain sections! Questions? If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Troop Support: Phone: 520-327-2288 or 800-331-6782 Email: [email protected] Membership Troop #: Existing Troops We met Early Bird registration deadlines and requirements. 10 pts We increased our total troop membership by at least 3 girls. 10 pts We added at least one new adult volunteer to our troop. 10 pts New Troops We had at least 6 registered girls. 10 pts OR... We had at least 10 registered girls. 20 pts We had at least 3 registered adults. 10 pts Total Membership Points Go-Getters We met Early Bird registration deadlines and requirements. We took the GSUSA G.I.R.L quiz, and discovered what kind of G.I.R.L.s we are! 10 pts Find the the G.I.R.L. quiz at girlscoutssoaz.org/girlquiz. Attach a troop roster and share your results! We increased our total troop membership by at least 3 girls. We set an ambitious troop goal, and achieved it. Describe: 10 pts We added at least one new adult volunteer to our troop. Innovators We completed a badge or Journey that made us think outside the box! 10 pts Which one? We used our resources creatively and/or wisely, by... 10 pts We had at least 6 registered girls. Risk-Takers We dared ourselves to try a new FOOD / SPORT / SKILL / ACTIVITY / TROOP We had at least 10 registered girls. 10 pts MEETING FORMAT / OTHER. What was it? We had at least 3 registered adults. We conquered a fear and/or learned from failure. Describe: 10 pts Leaders We gave a public presentation at a local school, library, park, or other 10 pts organization. Describe: We took on a new troop responsibility. Describe: 10 pts Total G.I.R.L. Points STEM (Science, Technology, Engineeering, Math) We earned one of the new STEM badges for our age level. 10 pts We completed a new STEM Journey at our age level. 20 pts Access badges and Journeys on the Volunteer Toolkit, and learn more about what’s new at girlscoutssoaz.org/whatsnew. The girls took the lead on selecting, planning and carry- 10 pts ing out a STEM activity appropriate to their age level. Describe: We attended a council-led STEM event. Which one? 10 pts Our troop reserved and used the STEM room at Angel’s 10 pts Place for Girls. Total STEM Points Outdoors We earned one of the new Outdoor badges for our age level. 10 pts Access the badges on the Volunteer Toolkit. Learn more at girlscoutssoaz.org/whatsnew. We learned and practiced at least 3 outdoor skills: 10 pts 1. 2. 3. Find outdoor skill resources at www.girlscouts.org/outdoorresources. Our troop participated in a camping trip, or attended a camporee/Jamboree. 10 pts Members of our troop attend a council-led outdoor program or camp. 10 pts OR... Our troop camped at one of the council’s sites (remember, at least one Total STEM Points 10 pts adult must be outdoor trained): Camp Whispering Pines Hacienda Program Center Goldsmith Building Total Outdoor Points Cookies & Council Our troop participated in the Fall Product Program. 10 pts Our troop participated in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and averaged at least 10 pts 280 boxes per girl. Our average was: Our troop participated in the Cookie Program, and we: 5 pts each Blinged our booth! Attach photo. Entered the Cookie Pro contest. Participated in the 400 Box contest. Collected donations for Cookies for Miltary. # of boxes donated: Completed a Gift of Caring. Organization supported: We attended or participated in one of the following council-sponsored events: 2 pts each; Cookie Rally 10 G.I.R.L. Conference extra pts Block Party if all. Annual Meeting National Convention Thin Mint Sprint OR Over The Edge MoveMENt Program Highest Awards ceremony We participated in a VIP shopping experience at a Girl Scout shop: PIMA / 20 pts COCHISE / YUMA. Circle one. We earned at least one Council’s Own badge. 20 pts Find the badges at girlscoutssoaz.org/learnlocal.html Which badge(s)? Total Cookies & Council Points Community We participated in at least one Girl Scout recruitment. 10 pts Event: Date: We participated in at least one community event in our neighborhood. 10 pts Event: Date: We wore our Girl Scout uniforms or t-shirts when we went on a field trip, 10 pts attended a council event, or participated in a Take Action project, to create Girl Scout visibility in our community. Event: Date: We participated in social media in one of these ways... (Please provide the link.) 2 pts each; Made a video for YouTube 10 extra Submitted a #TroopTuesday story and photos to council points if all Had a news story in the local paper, on the radio, or on TV Submitted a photo and story on our local Area Team Facebook page/group The girls planned and carried out a “bring a friend activity” at a troop meeting 5 pts this year. Date: Did a friend join? Add 5 extra points for each new girl. The girls planned and carried out an activity with another troop! Date: 20 pts Troop #: Activity Name: Total Community Points Take Action! We planned and carried out at least one community service project in our 10 pts community. Please attach a description and the date of each project. Pictures each; are great, too! max 30 pts We chose and completed at least one Journey (apart from STEM/Outdoors). 20 pts Title: We planned and carried out a sustainable Take Action Project in our community. 50 pts Describe: Describe how your Take Action Project was.... Global? Sustainable? Measurable? Total Take Action Points Diversity We learned about a culture different than our own. 10 pts We made a craft or prepared a recipe from another country. Craft/Recipe: 10 pts We learned songs in a language other than our own. Songs & Language: 10 pts We participated in World Thinking Day! Which country did you represent? 10 pts We attended a community cultural event, parade, or celebration. 10 pts Event: Date: One or more girls in our troop applied for a GSUSA Destination. 10 pts Our troop invited someone to help us 20 pts learn about a new culture. Describe what you learned: We learned about WAGGGS, and at 10 pts least one World Centre this year: Our Cabana Our Chalet Pax Lodge Sangam Kusafiri Total Diversity Points Traditions & Celebrations We learned the Girl Scout Handshake, Motto, Slogan, and Sign. 10 pts OR... We researched and learned/celebrated a Girl Scout tradition that was new to 10 pts our troop. The girls planned and carried out an activity to help them understand the Girl 10 pts Scout Promise and Law, and what it means in their everyday lives. Describe: We performed a flag ceremony at a council or community event. 10 pts Event: Date: We planned and carried out a girl-led bridging ceremony or activity. 10 pts Activity: We learned about at least one National Girl Scout Center: 10 pts Edith Macy Conference Center Juliette Low Birthplace Girl Scout National Historic Preservation Center Our troop earned the Girl Scout Way badge for our age level. 10 pts Our troop celebrated a Special Day in Scouting! 10 pts Find the full list at girlscouts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/traditions.html Which one? Total Traditions & Celebrations Points Girl Scout Awards One or more girls in our troop earned the My Promise My Faith pin. 10 pts each; max Girls’ Names: 30 pts One or more girls in our troop attended a Highest Awards training. 10 pts each; max Girls’ Names: 30 pts Girls in our troop earned one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting! Please attach a list of girls and the awards they earned. Bronze Award 15 pts each; max 75 pts Silver Award 20 pts each; max 80 pts Gold Award 25 pts each; max 100 pts One or more girls in our troop earned another Girl Scout award. 10 pts Find a list of additional Girl Scout awards at girlscoutssoaz.org/additionalawards. each; max Girls’ Names: 30 pts Award(s) earned: Total Girl Scout Awards Points Volunteer Development At least one of our approved adult volunteers attended 80% of Area Team 10 pts meetings.