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    Frequently Accessed Forms

    Membership

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    Disbanded Troop Form
    Membership Form 2026-2027
    (Membership Oct, 1, 2026-Sept. 30, 2027)
    Member Information Update Form
    New Troop Request Form
    Photo Release for Adults
    Photo Release for Minors
    Recruitment Flyer & Supply Request
    Troop Catalog Update Form
    Troop Leader Financial Assistance

    Events/Camp

    Babysitting Training Request
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    Event Registration Form
    First Aid/CPR/AED Training Request
    Online Financial Assistance Form: Events/Camp
    Paper Financial Assistance Form: Events/Camp
    Program Partner Council Sponsored Event Application
    Summer Camp Paper Registration

    Safety/Planning

    Accident/Incident Report
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    Adult Health History Form
    Comparison Chart of GSUSA Insurance Plan
    Description of Insurance Coverage
    Girl Health History Form
    Insured Sites and Facilities
    Mutual of Omaha Claim Form
    Permission to Meet in Private Home
    Program Partner Website Listing Application
    Safety Activity Checkpoints
    Trip & High Adventure Application
    Trip/Program Permission Form (Paper)
    Trip/Program Permission Form (Online, Shareable)

    Finance

    Additional Money Earning Request
    Annual Finance Report
    Annual Troop Finance Report Worksheet
    Bank Information/ACH Authorization
    New Troop Leaders Financial Quick Guide
    Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Certificate
    Quick Guide For Additional Money-Earning Activities
    Troop or Service Unit Bank Account Form

    Fall Product Program

    Visit our Fall Product Program page for all Fall Product Program forms.

    Cookies

    Girl Scout Cookie Pairings
    Visit our Cookie Resources page for all other cookie forms.


    Policy and Procedure Documents

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    Additional Activity Insurance
    The procedure for volunteers to purchase additional insurance.

    Event Ratio and Volunteer Requirements
    Policy and procedure defining the parameters for adults needing to be approved volunteers for family, troop, service unit, and council events.

    Hold Harmless Agreement
    Policy and procedure for hold harmless agreements/waivers.

    Reporting an Accident or an Incident
    Policies and procedures for reporting an accident or an incident

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    Additional Money-Earning
    Policies and procedures for fundraising/additional money-earning

    Girl Scout Finance Concerns
    Policies and procedures for concerns about Girl Scout finances

    Make Changes to a Girl Scout Bank Account
    Policies and procedures for making changes to a Girl Scout bank account

    New Troop Leaders Financial Quick Guide
    This checklist will help you stay organized and ensure that your troop’s funds are properly handled.

    Open a Girl Scout Bank Account
    Policies and procedures for opening a Girl Scout bank account

    Quick Guide For Additional Money-Earning Activities
    Quick guide on additional money earning and donations for troops and service units

    Submitting Annual Finance Reports
    Policies and procedures for submitting Annual Finance Reports

    Troop/Service Unit use of Digital Payment Apps
    Policies and procedures for troops and service units using digital payment apps such as PayPal, Venmo, and Square.

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    Founded and Indicated Child Abuse Reports
    Policies and procedures for founded and indicated reports on the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance

    Freedom from Violence as a Girl Scout
    Policies outlining how all Girl Scout members should be able to enjoy a Girl Scout Leadership Experience free from threats, coercion, intimidation, and harassment

    Guidelines for Girl Scout Activities in a Private Home
    Procedure for troops/groups considering meetings and/or events in a private home/on private property

    Handling Suspected Child Abuse
    Policies and procedures for handling suspected child abuse and mandated reporting

    Making a Formal Complaint
    Policy and procedure for making a formal complaint

    Managing Girl Scout Conflict
    Policies and procedures for managing Girl Scout conflict and conflict resolution

    Release of a Volunteer
    Policy and procedure for releasing a Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania volunteer from one or more of their volunteer roles

    Reporting an Accident or an Incident
    Policies and procedures for reporting an accident or an incident

    Resigning as a Volunteer
    Policy and pocedure for resigning as a volunteer with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

    Selection of Delegates by Service Unit
    Policy and procedure for the selection of council delegates by service unit

    Sex Offenders and Girl Scout Activities
    Policies and procedures for reporting individuals

    What to Do if You Have a Concern
    Policy and procedure for what to do if you have a concern


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