Troop Family Meetings
Family meetings give you an opportunity to meet your troop’s families, set expectations, build support, and recruit troop volunteers.
Research shows that troops are most successful when families take part in their girl’s Girl Scouting experience. This is why we suggest that all troops plan on holding a family meeting three times a year:
- Kick off the troop year
- Prepare for the Cookie Program
- Wrap up the year
Troop Family Meeting One: Kick Off the Year
Think of this first meeting as a crash course for the families of your troop! Discuss any exciting things you’re planning for the troop and share ways families can help. Use the following steps to prepare for and hold your meeting.
Prepare and Hold Your Meeting 
Troop Family Meeting One: Email Template
Troop Family Meeting Two: Cookies
Cookie Business Meetings are critical to the success of the program! They help provide a foundation of understanding and agreement for both volunteers and families–it’s a great time to talk about the upcoming Cookie Program, set goals, and agree on roles and responsibilities.
Prepare and Hold Your Meeting
Troop Family Meeting Three: Wrap Up the Year
The end-of-year meeting with your families is an opportunity to reflect on everything your troop has accomplished this past Girl Scout year and check in about what’s in store for the upcoming year. Even if your troop meets year-round, this third meeting can still serve as a good opportunity to connect with your families.
Prepare and Hold Your Meeting
Troop Family Meeting Three: Email Template
