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New Girl Scout parents: Welcome!

Welcome to our Girl Scout family! We are proud that you have given us an opportunity to become a part of your girl's life.

You can trust that the Girl Scouts will provide the kind of influences and experiences that will help yourdaughter develop strong values, self-confidence and life skills, while having fun in a supportive environment dedicated to girls. The Girl Scout program is delivered by adult volunteers who have committed not only their time and energy, but have also taken the time to receive training to enable them to work with your daughter.

Parents, please let your daughter's leader know she's appreciated!

Do you know that, on average, a Girl Scout troop leader spends 150-200 hours on meetings, events and meeting preparation? The leader of your daughter's troop gives selflessly of her/his time to make Girl Scouting a meaningful and fun learning experience for your girl.

Most leaders volunteer simply because they love to work with girls and young women, but wouldn't it be nice for them to receive a small token of appreciation from you and/or your girl?  Listed below are a few suggestions on how to show your appreciation to the leader who works with your favorite Girl Scout:

• If you don't already, lend support in a troop activity.
• Send a thank you card or letter.
• Bake a treat or dinner.
• Remind other troop parents that Leader Appreciation Day is April 22.
• Send an e-mail greeting.
• Send flowers or balloons.
• Give a gift from the Uniform Connection.
• Give a gift certificate to a local restaurant or spa.
• Recognize the leader in your own special way.
• And remember, a simple thank you or other words of appreciation after each meeting is always a great idea.

How are you planning to recognize your daughter's leader or mentor on Leader Appreciation Day? E-mail us; we'd love to hear about it.

We ask you to:

• Support the volunteer Girl Scout leader by helping out when asked.
• Have your daughter be ready and on time for meetings/activities and make sure that she attends her troop meetings regularly.
• Read all materials brought home or sent to you in the mail.
• Return signed permission forms on time to participate in special activities.
• Participate in any parent/guardian meeting.
• Take time to attend special functions when girls invite parents/guardians.
• In a private conversation, be sure to tell the leader of any medical or physical conditions that will affect your Girl Scout's participation or any prescription medication she will need to take during Girl Scout meetings or field trips.
• Show appreciation to troop leaders and other adults for the friendship, guidance and commitment they share with your daughter.
• Support the Girl Scout belief and value system – the Girl Scouts Promise and Law.
• Help your Girl Scout share her cultural and/or religious heritage with her troop when appropriate.