Girl Scout Leader’s Day

Girl Scout Leader's Day, April 22, honors all the volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with girls. Girls, their families, and communities should find a special way to thank their adult Girl Scout volunteers.

Do you know that, on average, a Girl Scout troop leader spends 150-200 hours on event and meeting preparation? The leader of your daughter's troop gives selflessly 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?

Parents, let your daughter's leader know she's appreciated!
Say “thank you” to your Girl Scout Leader!

Girl Scout Leaders give so much – time, talent, patience, caring. Being appreciated means everything to them. Show your Girl Scout Leader how much she is appreciated all the time, but especially on Girl Scout Leader’s Day, April 22. Here are some ideas about how to thank your Girl Scout Leader:

  • If you don't already, lend support in a troop activity
  • Have a song played on the radio dedicated to her
  • Bake a cake, dinner or make her favorite treat
  • Make a gift as a small token of your appreciation
  • Call her just to say “thanks” or send a thank you card or letter
  • Create a troop cheer for your leader
  • Dedicate a service project to your leaders
  • Design and present a special award or certificate
  • Do a good deed or random act of kindness for your leader or her family
  • Give your leader movie passes or a coupon for dinner out
  • Have a picture taken of the entire troop for your leader
  • Make a contribution in your leader’s honor to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
  • Make and present a scrapbook of the troop’s activities
  • Make yard signs that say “A great Girl Scout Leader lives here!”
  • Make a huge card signed by everyone or individual cards or letters
  • Nominate one or both leaders for Outstanding Leader
  • Place an ad in your community newspaper thanking your leaders
  • Write a letter to the editor about everything your leader inspires in you
  • Plan a surprise “thank you” party, potluck or tea (and invite the parents!)
  • Send flowers
  • Announce Girl Scout Leader’s Day in your church’s bulletin
  • Create a display about Girl Scout Leaders for your local library
  • Involve religious and community representatives in recognizing Girl Scout Leaders.
  • Remind other troop parents that Leader Appreciation Day is April 22.
  • Send flowers or balloons.

And remember, a simple thank you or other words of appreciation after each meeting is always a great idea.

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