2023-2024 Honor Troop Application

The Honor Troop program recognizes troops that provide strong, balanced programs for Girl Scouts at all age levels. This program promotes girl/adult partnerships, girl planning, community service, and involvement. Honor Troops are recognized in Spirit of Nebraska online and print publications. Each troop will receive a signed Honor Troop Certificate and each girl in the troop will receive an Honor Troop Patch.

To apply for 2023-2024 Honor Troop status, this application must be completed online by June 30, 2024.

Honor Troop Requirements

Troops must complete all “Required Items” (1-17).
Troops must also complete “Additional Items” (18-39) as follows:

Daisy troops must complete 5 additional items.
Brownie and Junior troops must complete 7 additional items.
Cadette, Senior, Ambassador, and Multi-Level troops must complete 9 additional items.

An event or activity may only be used once.
Complete chosen events and activities from items below by June 30, 2024.
Complete the online application by June 30, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please email us or call 402.558.8189.

Contact Information

Co-Leader First Name: *

Co-Leader Last Name: *

Street Address: *

Apt. #:

City: *

State: *

ZIP Code: *

Phone: *

Email: *

Membership Area: *

5-Digit Troop Number: *

Service Unit Number (if known):

Troop Grade Level(s): *

Number of Registered Girls: *

Number of Registered Adults: *

List Full Names of All Active Troop Girl Members: *

List Full Names of All Active Troop Co-Leaders: *

Required Items

Specify the date accomplished in the space provided (MM/DD/YYYY) for each item.

1. Membership registrations were completed online by 9/30/23 for returning members of existing troops or by the first meeting for new troops: * +

2. The troop has enough registered and background-screened adults on their roster to comply with Volunteer-to-Girl-Ratios: * +

3. All adults registered as “troop co-leader” have completed the required training within one month of the troop starting for the school year: * +

4. The troop has established and maintained a bank account with at least two authorized signers, as well as a Troop Support Specialist as an authorized signer, as required by GSSN guidelines: * +

5. The troop has held at least two parent meetings throughout the year, encouraging parents to participate in the troop and fostering good communication and teamwork. Best times to hold a parent meeting: back-to-school, cookie season, end-of-year (wrap up), etc. (guides to help you run these meetings can be found on our website): * +

6. The troop has a plan for regularly communicating with parents/caregivers: * +

7. Troop co-leaders offer opportunities for parents/caregivers to be involved in troop activities and/or outings: * +

8. A troop planning session has been conducted during the year. Girl interests and ideas are incorporated into the yearly calendar: * +

9. Utilize the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) in learning to plan your Girl Scout Troop year. Plan at least one meeting using the VTK: * +

10. The troop is represented at one or more of the following volunteer-focused events: * 🛈

	Date Completed
Volunteer/Service Unit Meeting	Date Completed
Leader Networking Event	Date Completed
Volunteer Retreat Weekend and/or Volunteer Award Ceremony	Date Completed

11. The troop has participated in at least one council-sponsored Product Program, all paperwork was submitted, and money deposited to meet deadlines: * 🛈

	Date Completed
Fall Product Program	Date Completed
Girl Scout Cookie Program	Date Completed

12. The troop has planned and participated in at least one traditional Girl Scout ceremony throughout the year and parents/caregivers have been invited to attend. * 🛈

	Date Completed
Court of Awards	Date Completed
Bridging	Date Completed
Investiture	Date Completed
Girl Award Ceremony	Date Completed
Rededication	Date Completed

13. The troop has observed at least two of the following: * 🛈

	Date Completed
Juliette Gordon Low's Birthday	Date Completed
Girl Scout Sunday/Sabbath	Date Completed
World Thinking Day	Date Completed
Leader Appreciation Day	Date Completed
Girl Scout Week and/or Spirit Week	Date Completed

14. The troop has participated in at least one Take Action/community service project: * +

15. The troop has participated in at least one age-appropriate outdoor activity during the year, and at least one adult has completed "Explore Out" and "Camp Out (Basic)" trainings (if required): * +

16. The troop has completed at least one Journey for their grade level during the year: * +

17. Annual Troop Finance Report was submitted by 6/30/24 to the Finance Department at the Omaha Service Center or online through the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK): * +

Additional Items

Daisy troops must complete 5 additional activities. Brownie and Junior troops must complete 7 additional activities. Cadette, Senior, Ambassador, and Multi-Level troops must complete 9 additional items. Specify the date accomplished in the space provided on the left (MM/DD/YYYY) for each item. Additionally, provide a brief description on how the item was accomplished in the space below each item.

18. The troop has taken at least one field trip away from their regular meeting place for Journey and/or badge work:


Date Completed
Brief Description

19. The troop has participated in at least one council-sponsored program:


Date Completed
Brief Description

20. The troop has participated in at least one area Service Unit event:


Date Completed
Brief Description

21. The troop has participated in at least one activity with another Girl Scout troop:


Date Completed
Brief Description

22. Troop members invite non-Girl Scouts to attend at least one troop meeting or activity. Girls do not need to be registered members to attend:


Date Completed
Brief Description

23. The troop has learned about Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding in other countries:


Date Completed
Brief Description

24. The troop has submitted at least one article and/or photo for council publications (or to a local newspaper) about an accomplishment of the troop:


Date Completed
Brief Description

25. The troop has decorated a store window or public bulletin board in their school or other public area during Girl Scout Week AND submitted a photo to the council:


Date Completed
Brief Description

26. The troop has participated in at least two activities with a sister Girl Scout troop. A sister Girl Scout troop is a troop with whop the troop joins with on an ongoing basis (i.e. pen pals, field trips, council programs, celebrations, ceremonies, etc.):


Date Completed
Brief Description

27. The troop has conducted at least four flag ceremonies, with at least one being a public flag ceremony (i.e. PTA meeting, community club meeting, ball game, etc.):


Date Completed
Brief Description

28. The troop has participated in an activity that promotes community Girl Scouting awareness:


Date Completed
Brief Description

29. The troop has participated in an activity that encourages environmental awareness:


Date Completed
Brief Description

30. The troop has participated in an activity that explores STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math):


Date Completed
Brief Description

31. The troop has completed at least one Programs on Demand:


Date Completed
Brief Description

32. The troop has supported the Daisy's Circle Campaign with at least half of the families contributing any size gift:


Date Completed
Brief Description

33. The troop has submitted a nomination for Volunteer Awards:


Date Completed
Brief Description

34. The troop has completed Early Bird registration for a majority of their troop members by 6/30/24:


Date Completed
Brief Description

35. The troop has invited an expert to attend their meeting to speak to the girls about a Journey/badge topic:


Date Completed
Brief Description

36. The troop has taken part in an age-appropriate travel experience:


Date Completed
Brief Description

37. The troop has participated in a back to school event or curriculum night encouraging new girls to join their troop or to start a new troop:


Date Completed
Brief Description

38. The troop has discussed the importance of the Girl Scout Voices Count survey and the majority of girls and parents in the troop have completed the survey:


Date Completed
Brief Description

39. Earned any of the new Maker badges, released in fall 2023:


Date Completed
Brief Description

Essay and Exception Request

1. Why did your troop decide to work toward becoming an Honor Troop, and why do you feel they are deserving of this distinction? *

2. Do you need an exception to any of the "Required" or “Additional" items? *

Yes

No

2b. Please include the item number and describe why you are requesting an exception: *

Photo Submission

Please provide at least one photo of your Girl Scout troop below.

File Upload (up to 5): *

Signature

As a troop co-leader, I verify that the troop has honestly met the requirements for Honor Troop, and I proudly submit this application for recognition to the appropriate council staff.

Co-Leader Signature: *

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