UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
We want to be extremely clear with all members regarding Girl Scout programs and meetings:
What can I do for my Girl Scout?
Girl Scouts of Utah may, but is not obligated to, modify its guidance, from time to time, in its sole discretion.
GSU has provided COVID-19 safety and health guidance for our volunteers, recognizing that the timing of resuming in-person troop meetings and activities will vary from county to county. This guidance is intended to be used in conjunction with Safety Activity Checkpoints and according to our state and local COVID-19 circumstances which remain fluid. The guidance does not supersede more recent government guidance or restrictions.
COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. As with any social activity, participation in Girl Scouts could present the risk of contracting COVID-19. While Girl Scouts of Utah takes every safety and preventative precaution, Girl Scouts of Utah can in no way warrant that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in Girl Scouts of Utah programs.
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
Updated 10/14/20
The state of Utah has recently updated their COVID-19 guidance
to a Transmission Index. The Transmission Index clarifies the public
health metrics used to determine which counties are placed in which
transmission level. Counties will be placed in High, Moderate, or Low
levels based on the index. Review the Transmission
Index by County and the Health
Guidance Levels for county details and expected actions for
individuals and businesses. Troops can continue holding in-person
meetings in Moderate risk (25 people or fewer) and Low risk (50 people
or fewer) areas after October 29, and must adhere to the guidelines
outlined below.
We ask all volunteers, girls, and parents to exercise extreme caution and stay up-to-date with the latest CDC and local health department guidelines.
COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily in the community. Volunteers should take all reasonable precautions to limit potential exposure for girls, themselves, and families. It is an important time to be a great Girl Scout and demonstrate Girl Scout values.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and infection rates fluctuate in different areas, there may be regional differences or developments that occur after this edition is provided. Continue to follow real-time local and national directives and discuss all plans with your families.
Prior to in-person troop meetings and activities, all participants should be screened to ensure they are healthy, have not experienced symptoms associated with COVID-19 in the previous 72 hours, not knowingly been in contact with someone with symptoms, have not received a confirmed positive test, and have not been in a high-risk geographical region that would require a 14-day quarantine period.
All troops should ask their families to complete the COVID Symptom Check and bring with them to each troop meeting. Troop leaders will collect these at the beginning of the meeting and hold these forms with their troop records until June and submit with their Financial Reports. If an attendee answers a question that would indicate a likelihood or a known possibility that they could be a carrier of the virus, they should plan to not attend the meeting.
Please be sensitive to the fact that girls may be experiencing symptoms that are similar but completely unrelated to COVID-19 and not contagious at all, such as menstrual body aches, headaches, allergies, or a pre-existing condition. The goal is to keep the meeting safe from contagion and do the very best to ensure our girls are educated and healthy, not to make it unnecessarily difficult or uncomfortable for girls to gather safely.
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
When in-person activities can resume (to be announced by GSU):
GSU suggests not exceeding the maximum number of people for
small gatherings based on current state guidelines. Troops must
continue to maintain Safety Activity Checkpoint girl/adult ratios.
Utilize all social distancing practices and follow all preventive
guidance, such as wearing face coverings.
Have a large troop? That’s great! We encourage you to keep all of your girls connected with virtual meetings. Stay connected while you wait for a safe time for everyone to gather:
High Risk Areas (10 people or fewer)
Moderate Risk Areas (not to exceed 25 people)
Low Risk Areas (not to exceed 50 people)
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
GSU does not recommend or condone meeting in public spaces at this time. This includes retail stores, restaurants, malls, clubhouses, and other high-traffic community spaces.
When in-person activities can resume:
Outdoor spaces where social distancing can be maintained are strongly recommended for meetings when the weather permits. Get advanced permission from the property owner or the jurisdiction that provides the location.
For meetings held in public facilities, contact the facility ahead of time and ask:
Then, consider whether you can supplement any practices for situations in which conditions are less than ideal. For example, if you will arrive after another user group, plan to bring sanitizing wipes to get the space ready for your troop. Another example: if faucets are manual, take some time to show girls how to shut them off with a paper towel. Use paper towels for doorknobs whenever possible.
Meetings may not be held in fitness centers or gyms, where a greater risk for contracting the virus may exist. Schools or churches may not permit outside groups on the premises, so always check and confirm ahead of time.
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Low Risk
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
GSU does not currently allow meetings in the home out of concern
that there would be greater risk of exposure to or from other family
members.
This decision to not use a home for troop
meetings during this time is mainly about safety of everyone,
including members of the household. The virus can be brought into the
home unknowingly and infect the household just by touching door knobs,
sitting at the dining table, or using the bathroom. It is a safety
precaution for the household of the member hosting the troop. If
locating to a new meeting space is not optional, we urge you to meet
virtually until our environment has changed.
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
For troops that meet near a council service center or camp, we are making some of our facilities available for troop use. All safety guidelines must be carefully adhered to, such as CDC hygiene and COVID-19 risk mitigation and Safety Activity Checkpoints (in terms of two unrelated adult volunteers, adult to girl ratios, etc.). Troops will be required to plan for time to clean before and after each troop meeting.
Troops will be required to have participants complete:
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
When in-person activities can resume:
If your area is in low risk, no gatherings of more than 50
people are allowed until it is determined safe. Please be sure to
allow for proper girl-to-adult ratios. It is strongly recommended that
your gathering be held outdoors and only when social distancing may be maintained.
For when it is safe to meet in larger groups again, the CDC has introduced considerations for events and large gatherings as well as a checklist to help you plan appropriately for your events.
GSU requires council approval for planning any gatherings of more than ten people.
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
When in-person activities can resume:
Individual parents should drop off and pick up their own girls.
Carpooling and public transportation should be avoided to maintain
social distancing.
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
When in-person activities can resume:
In conjunction with Safety Activity Checkpoints, follow the
same guidance for Troop Meetings and Hygiene and COVID-19 Risk
Mitigation on this page. Call ahead to the facility or vendor to
confirm that they are following CDC and state health department
guidelines. If activity of sporting equipment is being provided, ask
the provider if they wipe down equipment in between uses, similar to
equipment at the gym. Make whatever appropriate accommodations that
are necessary. For example, bring extra sanitizer and sanitizing wipes
if none will be provided for public use at the activity location (or
just plan to bring it with you regardless!).
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
Overnight trips and trips out of state are not currently permitted.
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
When in-person activities can resume:
GSU has added new permission forms. Be sure to complete the necessary forms where appropriate to acknowledge COVID risk:
Council
COVID Assumption of Risk, Release & Waiver
Parent/Guardian Permission Form for Troop Use
COVID
Symptom Check
Please note that all permission slips will require the following statement:
“COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. As with any social activity, participation in Girl Scouts could present the risk of contracting COVID-19. While Girl Scouts of Utah takes every safety and preventative precaution, Girl Scouts of Utah can in no way warrant that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in Girl Scouts of Utah programs.”
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
In the event of a COVID-19 positive test result, do NOT contact the parents or troop members. Promptly contact Ruth Strawser, Chief Operating Officer, at 801-716-5157, in this situation.
When you call please be ready to provide the facts. You should review or complete the Incident Report to ensure you will have the right information ready.
A council staff member, NOT volunteers, will be responsible for:
Reminder: A council staff member, NOT volunteers, will notify
parents and others about a positive test result and that the tester’s
identity is confidential. Remember that girl and volunteer health
information is private and strictly confidential and should be only
shared on a need to know basis with a council staff member.
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
When in-person activities can resume:
Follow
the resources developed by credible public health
sources such as CDC or Utah Public
Health department. Share these with girls, families, and
volunteers and ensure that they are practiced during meetings and activities.
Navigate this section:
Guide
the Girls
Food and Snacks
Craft Supplies
Personal
Contact
Singing
First Aid Supplies
First Aid/CPR Training
Disinfectants and Disinfecting
FDA Warning
Face
Coverings
Restrooms
Guide the girls
Place signs in the
meeting or activity space to remind girls and volunteers to engage
in everyday preventive actions to help prevent the
spread of COVID-19. Signs should include:
Food and Snacks (UPDATED 7-20-20)
In
this environment, we need to rethink how we do snacks. Of course,
healthy snacks are always important, but disinfecting an apple or
carrot sticks is a little more complicated in this new environment. Be
careful when handling and serving food; have girls be careful with
each other when eating. Safety recommendations for food, dining, and
snacks include:
Craft Supplies
What can you do minimize
contamination in your craft supplies? Could the girls each have
their own pair of scissors? Dollar Tree has girl size as well as
adult size scissors! Could you provide prewrapped kits for
projects? Many craft stores have prepackaged kits on a variety of
projects. Giving each girl her own set of supplies for a project
will minimize cross-contamination until you are able to
wipe/disinfect everything before the next meeting. Consider having a
tub or container to collect used items in for disinfecting before
throwing them back into the communal box, or better yet stay away
from communal supplies until COVID-19 passes. Have a box with
each girls' name on it and direct them to use only supplies from
their box. You can email a list of supplies to your parents and have
them send the girls to the meetings with their own box. See
disinfectants
for ideas on products
to use. Every little bit we can do will help to flatten the
curve. Consider having the girls wear gloves and have that bottle of
disinfecting wipes ready!
Personal contact
Hugs, handshakes,
“high-fives,” and even activities like the friendship circle or
squeeze can transmit COVID-19 from person to person. Refrain from
these gestures for the time being. Here is your chance to be creative
with your girls! Create a safe way for girls and volunteers to greet
and end meetings instead, like tapping elbows or sharing the Girl
Scout salute. Be sure to share what you came up with other leaders, we
are all looking for great ideas!
Singing
If you normally close your
meetings with a song, make certain girls and adults are all wearing
masks. Singing and shouting both project germs farther than talking.
Ask your girls to either hum their closing song, or sing quietly, with
their masks on.
First Aid Supplies
Troop first aid supplies
should include COVID-19 prevention items including hand sanitizer
(at least 60 percent alcohol), tissues, disposable facemasks, and
disinfectants. Trash baskets or bags should be supplied for meeting
and activity spaces, if not already available. Make sure that the
trash baskets (or bags) are easily accessible for girls. Disposable
or no-contact thermometers may be added to supplies if available and
not cost-prohibitive, however, parents should be checking
temperatures and allowing their girl(s) to join group activities
only when temperatures are normal.
First Aid/CPR Training
Keep your skills up-to-date
for any emergency. Talk to our council Training and Development
Coordinator about alternative methods of training that may be
available during this time.
Disinfectants and Disinfecting
Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are
frequently touched (i.e., table tops, markers, scissors, etc.). Use a
household cleaner, or see the EPA’s list of effective cleaners approved for
use against COVID-19. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all
cleaning and disinfection products (e.g., concentration, application
method and contact time, etc.).
Household bleach is effective against COVID-19 for up to 24 hours when properly diluted. Check that the bleach is not expired and determine if it can be used on a given surface. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
To prepare a bleach solution, mix 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water.
See the CDC’s website for more on cleaning and disinfecting community facilities.
FDA Warning
The FDA advises consumers not
to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in
Mexico due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a
substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or
ingested. FDA has identified the following products manufactured by Eskbiochem:
Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects. Stay completely away from sanitizers containing methanol.
Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning.
Read all updates from the FDA about methanol in hand sanitizer.
Face Coverings
Based on the CDC guidance
published August 7, masks that have exhalation valves and/or vents are
NOT allowed as it allows virus particles to escape.
Volunteers should remind girls that Girl Scouts wear face coverings (masks) not only to protect themselves but to protect others. Face coverings are a civic responsibility and a sign of caring for the community. Girls can bring their own face coverings. Have disposable masks on hand for those who need them. Volunteers can teach girls how to handle their face coverings so that the coverings are effective. Some girls or volunteers may not be able to wear masks, due to medical conditions such as asthma which may be restrictive. We recommend that you evaluate the situation with the individual and/or their guardian. Face coverings should be used as protection for everyone.
Restrooms
Be very careful in public
restrooms. Most public restrooms will regulate the number of people
using the restroom at the same time depending on the size. If there
is no regulator or signage, ensure girls take appropriate turns to
maintain social distancing and that they wear their masks in the
restrooms. While it is ideal that restrooms have automatic flushers
and sensory faucets for sinks, not all public restrooms are that
equipped. If these are not available, instruct the girls to get in
in the habit of using tissue or a paper towel to open doors and
latches and touch as little as possible. If the restroom is large,
have girls use every other stall and avoid using stalls with a
person in the stall next to them at the same time. Restrooms and
toilets are fraught with germs normally, and more so now considering
the contagion of coronavirus.
Meeting options need to be flexible based on the fluid nature of COVID-19 risk. Troops that are able to run online meetings as needed (or wanted) should continue to do so. GSUSA recommends maintaining a virtual to in-person ratio of at least 20/80 when troops are permitted to meet in-person. This means to maintain virtual troop meetings at least 20% of the time to keep technology skills and virtual meeting habits fresh and on the ready, should a second wave occur or shelter in place restrictions resume. Use the Safety Activity Checkpoints for Virtual Meetings to guide your meeting plans.
Other helpful resources to support virtual troop meetings and virtual activities:
UPDATE 12/2/20
Out of an overabundance of caution and CDC
recommendations, in-person meetings and activities are NOT
permitted at this time. We will reevaluate and provide additional
guidance the week of January 4, 2021.
When in-person activities can resume:
Q: I have a large troop, and when I add my adults to meet adult to girl ratios, we exceed the maximum 50 limit. Can I still meet?
A. Large troops are wonderful! We want you to stay together, but we are in a difficult world right now. Please refer to the state guidelines and the transmission index; your county risk level will determine your approved group size and availability to meet in person. Here are some ideas for ways you can meet:
Q: Do I have to provide face coverings for the girls of my troop?
A: It is recommended that you have some as back up, but it should be the responsibility of your members to bring their own. You can ask parents if they have any ideas.
Did you know the state of Utah is offering free face coverings? You can request one here. There are also all kinds of sites out there showing how to make a face mask, including the CDC's various solutions for a DIY mask with varying levels of technical skills required.
Q: What if the area we meet in is high level, but the majority of my troop lives in an area that is in a moderate level?
A. Talk to your troop or leader committee. What things can you do that is within safety measures? Your meeting place that is located in the moderate level may not be open for meetings either. Where else can you meet that is within the area that your troop members reside and is in low level? Look through the safety guidelines on this page, talk to your families and leadership team, and if you still need guidance, please contact your volunteer support specialist.
Please refer to the state guidelines and the transmission index; your county risk level will determine your approved group size and availability to meet in person
Q: Can we use the Girl Scout service center in our area for troop or service unit meetings?
A: As of October 19, our Salt Lake City Service Center Shop and Central Utah Service Center are open solely for retail shopping, and with strict face covering and social distance requirements. We will resume office hours for our staff when it is safe to do so, but will still be limiting access to our buildings as we monitor situations. When our offices/service centers are open for our service units and troops, we will communicate that opportunity through the newsletter. We will announce the online reservation system when the service centers open for in-person meetings.
Q: We do not have access to a public or outdoor facility for our troop that doesn’t require us to pay. We have met at the home of one of our leaders for most of our time together, why can’t we continue if we feel it’s safe to do so?
A: Meetings in homes are not allowed at this time. This decision to not use a home for troop meetings during this time is mainly about safety of everyone, including members of the household. The virus can be brought into the home unknowingly and infect the household just by touching door knobs, sitting at the dining table, or using the bathroom. It is a safety precaution for the household of the member hosting the troop. If locating to a new meeting space is not optional, we urge you to meet virtually until our environment has changed.
Thank you so much for your support during these ever-changing times. We truly appreciate your patience as we manage the impact of COVID-19 on all council activities, product programs, and our business offices.
Safety and health remain our top priority. We are closely monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, local public health departments, and school districts within our council boundaries. We are continuing to make decisions about gatherings and workplace closures based on the guidance of local officials. Our plans and guidance are based on the CDC’s suggested mitigation strategies. We plan to post updates through newsletters, our website, and across our social media to keep you informed.
BELOW IS A COMPLETE LIST OF UPDATES
REGARDING PROGRAMS, COOKIES, EVENTS, OFFICES, SHOPS, TROOP &
SERVICE UNIT ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS, CAMP, AND TRAVEL.
Our current decisions, based on the Utah Coronavirus Task Force, are summarized below. If you have specific questions about any of these programs, events, or meetings, please email: info@gsutah.org.
Updated 11-20-20
Important Update for Troop Leaders Regarding Fall Product Delivery
We understand that you and your girls are excited to deliver your Fall Product to your customers.
At this time, you may begin delivering these orders while exercising extreme caution and following our Hygiene Guidance & COVID-19 Risk Mitigation.
These deliveries should all be contactless, meaning they should be dropped off to customers’ homes without any face-to-face interaction.
Make sure to coordinate these deliveries with the customers so they know when to expect them.
In addition, Girl Scouts of Utah will delay the ACH payment until January 4, 2021. We will update you if this date change.
Updated 10-21-20
Cookie Program
As we near the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Season, we would like to
advise that all our service unit cookie manager trainings will be held
virtually. Register for a training that meets your availability.
Cookie
Program Resources
Fall Product Program
We appreciate all support of the Fall Product Program and want
to assure you that we are taking necessary precautions and providing
contactless delivery. Please check our Fall
Product Program page for updates and additional details.
Activity Credit Update
The deadline for 2019
Activity Credits has been extended to December 23, 2020. This is a
one-time exception; all 2019 Activity Credits must be used by that
date. If you opt to mail in your Activity Credits, they must be
postmarked by December 15.
Updated 10/6/20
Due to the high number of cases in our state, as well as guidance from GSUSA and the CDC, we are not currently hosting any in-person programming at this time.
We evaluate this weekly, and if the situation changes, we will update this website and our member newsletters.
Programs will continue to be delivered in a virtual format. For a complete list of virtual programs available locally and from GSUSA, visit our Girl Scouting at Home page.
Trefoil Ranch
No in-person programs are being held at Trefoil Ranch due to the current orange risk phase from the state for Provo and Orem. Once restrictions are lifted, we will revisit our in-person programming.
Camp Cloud Rim
Camp Cloud Rim is closed for the season
If you currently have a reservation for a council event, NTSW, or camp rental for troops, we will contact you directly to answer questions and to support you in making decisions about your event. If you would like to make a reservation, please email info@gsutah.org.
* Please note, as situations change and information continues to evolve, we will update these as necessary.
Updated 10-21-20
Shops
Customer Care will remain accessible through info@gsutah.org
and (801) 265-8472.
The Salt Lake City Retail Shop is open for in-person shopping (one person or family at a time) and curb-side orders and is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Face masks are required in the store. The SLC store has bridging kits, badges, and all your membership needs for the end of the year. Call 801-716-5141 for the Salt Lake shop for all in-shop purchases, curb-side pickup, and shipping orders.
The American Fork Retail Shop is open for curb-side orders Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The American Fork store will open for in-person shopping (one person or family at a time); face masks will be required. For the American Fork shop, call 801-716-5107 for curb-side pickup.
We will continue to provide shipping orders at no expense from the SLC store only. The Ogden retail store will remain closed until further notice.
Office Visitors
In accordance with CDC guidelines for
workplace safety, our GSU offices are closed. Our staff is working
from home, and will be available to provide consistent customer care.
If you have an urgent need to meet with a staff member, please send
your request to info@gsutah.org.
UPDATE 11/09/20
State of Emergency declared in Utah
November 9-23, 2020
In-person Girl Scout activities are NOT
permitted at this time.
When in-person activities can resume:
Please refer to the state guidelines and the transmission index; your county risk level will determine your approved group size and availability to meet in person.
UPDATE 11/09/20
State of Emergency declared in Utah
November 9-23, 2020
In-person Girl Scout activities are NOT
permitted at this time.
When in-person activities can resume:
Please see full guidelines for in-person troop meetings and activities outlined above.
Updated 10-21-20
We will continue to provide virtual training to our volunteers and service units. Scheduled trainings will be constantly evaluated in order to provide the safest environment for all participants. The format in which a training is scheduled may change and any person registered will be notified of the change as soon as possible.
Updated 10/21/20
We are actively planning for our 2021 summer camp season. Be on the lookout for your camp catalog; catalogs will be mailed out the first part of December. Registration opens December 14 at 12:00 p.m.
Updated 10-21-20
Recognizing that many schools, youth activities and community gatherings have been suspended, and that we are navigating a period of rapid change, Girl Scouts is offering a three-month extension from September 30 to December 31, 2020.
This will provide flexibility for Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors earning Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards. This extension is particularly relevant for 5th-grade Juniors, 8th-grade Cadettes, and 12th-grade Ambassadors who will bridge to the next program age level officially on September 30, 2020 and who would typically no longer be eligible to earn the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards, respectively.
Due to restrictions surrounding COVID-19, we will not be able to hold our traditional large, in-person event in the fall. We are working on innovative ways to recognize, honor, and celebrate our award recipients individually. We will recognize the recipients of individual awards within the guidance provided by the state and the transmission index. We will celebrate these amazing contributions in ways that resonate their work and dedication to supporting the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character.
UPDATE 11/09/20
State of Emergency declared in Utah
November 9-23, 2020
In-person Girl Scout activities are NOT
permitted at this time.
When in-person activities can resume:
At this time, all council trips and travel, as well as troop trips and travel, have been canceled. No overnights until further notice. Day trips are permissible as long as guidelines for the county are followed. We will continue to monitor state health and government guidelines and will keep you posted on updates. Individual parents should drop off and pick up their own girls. Carpooling and public transportation should be avoided to maintain social distancing.
It is unfortunate that COVID-19 is
interfering with Girl Scouts’ ability to meet and learn together.
Thank you all for taking steps to ensure the safety of girls in this
difficult time. GSUSA has provided councils with the ability to offer
troops and service units Zoom licenses for a very low cost. Troops and
service units may purchase a Zoom license and would be able to use the
account to conduct virtual meetings that will benefit the girls and
volunteers. We encourage troop leaders to look at these and
alternative options and discuss with parents and girls to determine
what the best solution is for your troop’s needs.
Zoom licenses are $36 for a year. Please complete a request form to receive a license.
Video and Audio-Conferencing Tools with free versions
While all of these options have a free version, please note you
may be prompted to consider their upgraded versions for a subscription fee.
Zoom – FAQ
• Note: Meetings durations maximum of 40 minutes in free version
Skype – Support
•
Note: Up to 10 participants free
Webex – Help Center
• Note:
Limited file and content sharing in free version
Chat and Collaboration Tools with free versions
Additional low-cost tools for collaboration and conferencing
to consider if the above options do not meet your group's
needs.
Previous Communications Regarding COVID-19
Previous COVID-19 communications are available on our Archived COVID Updates page. Please refer to the most recent communications above for current information and recommendations.
