FAQ
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions! If you cannot find an answer to your question, please email us at oakhillserviceunit@gmail.com or visit the Contact page.
General Questions
Troop-Specific Questions
Question
How do I join a Girl Scout troop?​​​​​​
Answer
A. Any girl can join Girl Scouts by going to http://www.gsctx.org/join. Make sure you select that you are in the Oak Hill Service Unit if you fall within the zip codes above. If you do not have a specific troop number, select unsure and you will be assigned a troop number. Contact oakhillserviceunit@gmail.com if you have questions, and one of the Oak Hill board members will respond to your question.
Question
How often will a troop meet?​
Answer
Troop meeting schedules depend on each troop's preferences. Meeting days and times are usually chosen based on what works best for the troop leaders and the families in the troop. Usually, young troops (elementary age) meet twice a month, once to do a badge and a second time for a field trip. Older troops (middle and high school age) usually meet once a month.
Question
How do I form a troop in the Oak Hill area?​​​​​
Answer
If you have at least five girls of approximately the same age, contact oakhillserviceunit@gmail.com to be assigned a troop number. They will walk you through the steps of forming a troop, selecting leaders and volunteer roles, and holding your first meeting.
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How many troop leaders can there be in a troop?​​​​
Answer
Usually there is at least one troop leader who acts as the main troop communicator to the Girl Scouts and their corresponding families, but it is strongly recommended that there are at least two leaders a.k.a. co-leaders for each troop.
Question
How many girls do I need to form a troop?​​​
Answer
The minimum number of girls needed to form a troop is 5 Girl Scouts. Most troops have about 8-10 Girl Scouts but troops can be as large as 12-15. For larger troops, a larger number of co-leaders or safety adults is recommended.
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What types of leadership roles are there in a troop?​​
Answer
The minimum you need is a leader and a treasurer. However, many troops have more roles than that, e.g. Cookie Sales Coordinator or Camping Coordinator.
Question
What type of training do I need to be a Girl Scout leader?​
Answer
GSCTX and GS USA have virtual training videos that will walk you through the steps of being a GS leader, e.g. 578 Essentials of Girl Scout Leaders. Local leaders and volunteers meet monthly to pass on information and to help new leaders with anything they might need.
Question
Why do I need a troop treasurer?​​
Answer
A troop treasurer is required to help manage the troop ledger and bank account. The primary leader cannot be the troop treasurer due to financial fiduciary reasons.