To Start a New Troop:

1. Ensure all new and returning girls and parents are registered as scouts and/or volunteers on the GSCSNJ website.

2. Identify adults who will serve as troop leaders/members of leadership team.

3. Participate in online leader training (sponsored by GSCSNJ).

4. Establish troop bank account with the assistance of Service Unit Treasurer.  Email emhpgsfinance@gmail.com with any questions. 

6. Attend First Aid/CPR training.  Email emphgstraining@gmail.com to schedule dates.

7. Complete leader training with Service Unit Manager.

To Close Out/Open the Scout Year:

1. Complete the End of the Year Financial Report (found on your VTK Finance tab) due June 30.  Need help with the form?  Email emphgsfinance@gmail.com.

Notify the Service Unit Data Manager and/or Service Unit Managers if the troop will be disbanding (for whatever reason).

2. In April share the "Early Bird" Registration info with current girl and adult members of your troop so their places are held for the next academic year.  

3. In August, update troop information in the GSCSNJ Opportunity Catalogue with the Service Unit to ensure accuracy in date/time/location of troop meetings as well as any openings in the troop roster created due to girls not renewing their membership.

4. In September, check on the expiration date of your First Aid/CPR training so that you can attend workshops over summer or in early fall to ensure you keep current in training.