Magnolia Super Troop Program

The Magnolia Super Troop Program showcases troops that strive to give girls an extraordinary Girl Scout experience through the efforts of each adult and girl. Super Troops meet deadlines for registration, use the VTK, manage troop funds responsibly, participate in the Product Program, serve the community, and have fun!

Girl Scout troops who pursue Magnolia Super Troop distinction must complete all requirements in each category. Girl Scout Troops who are Magnolia Super Troops will be able to enjoy some special perks for their efforts such as

Special Patch for each girl participating
Special Pin for registered leaders/co-leaders (up to 4) - additional pins available for purchase
Recognition at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, on social media, in the Council Connection and other communications

BE A STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE TROOP

Meet requirement of having troop opened to at least 12 girls.
Opportunity Catalog marked Visible in Troop Volunteer Tool Kit (VTK) and troop description updated by September 30th.
Girl Scouts wear uniforms, complete with required elements, for public activities.

BE PREPARED TO LEAD GIRLS

Meet or exceed Troop Leadership Team Adult to Girl Ratio with current background checks by September 30th annually.
Review most recent version of Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints in the VTK.
Utilize the Year Plan in the VTK. (Log in and complete plan by September 30)
Troop Representation for no less than 75% of Service Unit Meetings.
Ensure any Adult Member Background Checks are not lapsed for more than 30 days (VTK tracking)
Host Parent/Caregiver Meeting. Share meeting plan for year and how to access in VTK. Set expectations. Explain how communication will occur.
Fill open volunteer positions in the GS Troop. Register at least two additional adult members to volunteer support roles. (example: Troop Cookie Chair, Bank Account Co-signer, Chaperone/Driver)

DO THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Earn at least three national proficiency badges or complete one Girl Scout Journey (annually).
Celebrate GS Troop’s accomplishments with a least one Girl Scout Ceremony (example Investiture, Bridging Ceremony, Court of Awards, etc.)

DO SOMETHING FUN

Participate in three activities during the year outside of a regular troop meeting. Examples: service unit event, council event, summer camp, virtual event, outing to a park or museum, an overnight, etc.
Host at least one family event for the troop to engage the entire family. Examples: picnic in the park, skate party, community service project, game night, etc.

DO A GOOD TURN

Help another Girl Scout Troop, participate in a Community Service or Take Action project, participate in the National Stand Beside Her movement, or create your own event and invite other troops to participate.
Submit the collective number of service hours for your troop.

DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN!

Renew at least 75% of your girls by July 31st.
Register at least two co-leaders registered by July 31st.
For Girl Scout Ambassador troops with graduating seniors, 65% of eligible girls must Bridge to adult or become a Lifetime Member by July 31 (VTK report) .

BE A GOOD STEWARD AND USE RESOURCES WISELY

Annual Troop Finance Report submitted through VTK by June 30th.
Participate in the Fall Product and the Girl Scout Cookie Program, with at least 75% of girls in your troop participating, attending necessary trainings, and having no troop debt reported to GSGMS Council.

So tell us, is your Girl Scout troop ready to show you are a Magnolia Super Troop??

Please complete an Intent to Participate form and let us know YOU ARE ON IT by September 30!

Download a copy of the Magnolia Super Troop requirements here!