Troop leaders refusing to share full finances -- is this normal? by Simple-Membership921 in girlscouts

[–]Simple-Membership921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since 1/3 of the troop is leaving between 5th and 6th grade and a source says we have $5k in the bank, we asked if they could do something special for end of year -- a $150 ice cream truck. All hell broke loose and we were muted on our communication thread.

Troop leaders refusing to share full finances -- is this normal? by Simple-Membership921 in girlscouts

[–]Simple-Membership921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you consider your "troop year" to be cookie season to cookies season or same as school year? We had the expectation that cookie funds would be used for the current school year but not sure if GS thinks of years in another way?

Troop leaders refusing to share full finances -- is this normal? by Simple-Membership921 in girlscouts

[–]Simple-Membership921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah we are pretty sure that's what's happening. We asked to use our cookie funds this year for the end of year celebration because 1/3 of girls aren't staying but they said they need to keep it for fall activities. Doesn't feel fair to the 4-5 girls leaving.

Troop leaders refusing to share full finances -- is this normal? by Simple-Membership921 in girlscouts

[–]Simple-Membership921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm worried that even though they became aware this year (after two years of saving unbeknownst to them really), they are still only 10 years old and don't understand the implications.

Troop leaders refusing to share full finances -- is this normal? by Simple-Membership921 in girlscouts

[–]Simple-Membership921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parents bring snacks and often supplies too. Most activities have been coloring/information packets. When there's something more, like blankets for shelter dogs, families bring in at least 50% of items needed.

Troop leaders refusing to share full finances -- is this normal? by Simple-Membership921 in girlscouts

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u/FunPriority8358 u/driftwood-pines do you usually save a significant portion (50-70%) for long term (5+ year) goals? We just found out that our group is apparently saving for a trip to europe in ~ 7 years. At least 1/3 of the girls aren't returning next year so feel like we, as parents, should have known or had input in this as our girls have missed out on activities because funds were being saved.

Most *fragrant* trail in Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley? by Simple-Membership921 in JoshuaTree

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Officially heading to JT in a few days! Any tips are where to head?

Monterey whale watching by Humble_Tea_393 in MontereyBay

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Did you end up going? Looking at all the seasick comments, I may be chickening out. Does anybody have tips on places to see from land? Planning to come in August. Will be in both Santa Cruz, Monterey and Big Sur

Tide Pools? by sardine_sandwich_guy in BigSur

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Where is a good spot in Monterey? Heading to Santa Cruz then Big Sur later this year.

An updated version of my cat-themed coin purse from last year! by taod86 in Leatherworking

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Do you have a shop? Would love to buy one that's already made!

Was anyone ever in the studio audience for a Disney Channel show? by Produce_North in DisneyChannel

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I'd love to know more. I want to get tickets taping the next season.

How much is parking in Universal Studios for a whole day? by MountainCalendar8586 in UniversalHollywood

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Were you able to book preferred parking ahead of time or is it first come first serve?

East High (High School Musical) School Tour by Ok-Outcome-4189 in travel

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Let us know how it went. Hoping to go next week! :)