Cburkhardt

New girl troops require the minimum of 5 girl members, just like new boy troops. It takes time and effort just like anything else, but especially for Troops. We had 2 public meetings and 2 open houses to recruit our 16 adults and 24 Scouts. That was over 6 months. There is plenty of demand out there, but it does not happen with our effort.

We had a great turnout for our new Scouts BSA Troop for Girls in the District of Columbia. We are a non-linked Troop and start with 24 girls and a 15-person Troop Committee. I believe District Committees should consider forming at least one non-linked Troop in the District. These will be larger and more robust by nature.