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What is Girl Scouts of Citrus Council’s jurisdiction?
Six counties make up our council: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia.
Who Can Be a Girl Scout?
Girl Scouts is open to all girls, ages 5 – 17, and to volunteers, both men and women, over the age of 18. All members must be willing to make the Girl Scout Promise, accept the Girl Scout Law, and pay an annual membership fee. All girls are welcome regardless of socioeconomic status or racial, ethnic, cultural, or religious background.
What are the various age levels in Girl Scouting?
Girl Scout Daisy: Girls in grades kindergarten through first.
Girl Scout Brownie: Girls in grades 2-3.
Girl Scout Junior: Girls in grades 4-5.
Girl Scout Cadette: Girls in grades 6-8.
Girl Scout Senior: Girls in grades 9-10.
Girl Scout Ambassador: Girls in grades 11-12.
Juliette: Girls who register as Girl Scouts individually.
What is a Girl Scout troop?
A Girl Scout troop is a group of girls with trained adult leaders, who meet on a regular basis as the troop decides – be it once a week or once a month. Troops are either made up of girls who are all the same age or of mixed ages, who meet either after school, in the evenings, or on the weekends.
How do adults become Girl Scout leaders?
Adults interested in becoming a leader will need to fill out a volunteer application/consent form, go through a background screening, become a registered Girl Scout, and take the on-line volunteer orientation.
What kind of volunteer positions does Girl Scouts have?
Adult volunteers can work with girls and be troop facilitators or mentors, work with other adults and be trainers, serve on a committee such as the Women of Distinction Gala Committee or serve as a member of the board of directors.
What does the annual $12 membership dues cover?
This annual fee goes directly to Girl Scouts of USA, however in registering as a Girl Scout adult or girl member, you are eligible to benefit from programs and services provided by Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, Inc. The membership fee includes accident and activity insurance.
Are there any other costs associated with Girl Scouting?
Troops generally charge moderate dues to pay for supplies and badges. Special programs such as field trips or workshops are generally paid for individually. Uniforms are encouraged, but not required. There are opportunities for money-earning projects to help offset costs that the troop or individual girl may incur.
How is Girl Scouts of Citrus Council funded?
GSCC receives funding from four United Ways; grants; corporate and individual donors; and special events such as the Women of Distinction Gala and Chefs Gone Wild.
