Service Unit: Desert Sunset

Troop 6250 (Daisies – Cadettes)

Years as a troop leader: 4 

What inspired you to become a troop leader?

I went to my daughter’s school one day and there was someone recruiting for Girl Scouts and my daughter really wanted to join, so we participated in the summer program for new Girl Scout Daisies, and we had so much fun doing it together. After experiencing this, I would have to say my daughter is the one who inspired me to become a troop leader.

What kind of activities do you do with your troop? What is their favorite thing to do?

We do a lot of arts and crafts projects, and we always try to make outings work for everyone. I think that what they love most are fun meetings where they get to play games and have a good time together.

What do you wish someone had told you as a new troop leader?

I wish someone had told me that I would not only get a troop but gain a family.

Does your troop sell cookies? If yes, please tell us in your own words, why it is important to participate in the Cookie Program?

Our troop does sell Girl Scout Cookies! I think it’s important to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program because it teaches girls essential life skills. For example, the cookie program is sometimes the first time that girls are exposed to sales and money management, so they really learn how to add prices, give the right change, and work hard for what they want.