Now that you have your troop set up and a few members waiting to attend your meetings, what do you do? Here we provide some hints, tips and guides for troop meetings, activities, member recruiting, and more.
NOTE: Troop members and leaders – please help us build this page more! Send in your tips and ideas to share with other troops! Just drop an email to the webmaster, and we will post the links here, as well as mention them in the DSA Blog – Troop Info section. Thank you!
General Information
- DSA Informational Brochure
- The Dog Scout Way
- The Dog Scout Laws
- DSA Position on Punishment
- What DSA Does for Members & Leaders
- DSA Troops Explained
- Recommended Resources
Member Information
Troop Leader Information
- Helpful Info for Troop Leaders
- Step-by-Step Storyboard for Recruiting
- Some Games for Troop Meetings
- Advice for Leaders – Avoiding Burnout
- Dealing with difficult situations
- Conflict Resolution
- Guidance for Troops Regarding Money
- DSA Grant Application
- Requesting a Copy of the DSA Insurance Policy
- Versatile Troop Leader Program
- Versatile Troop Leader Log
- Versatile Troop Leader Program (Diamond)
- Versatile Troop Leader Log (Diamond)
Bookkeeping & Reporting
- Activity Waiver Report (pdf)
- Activity Waiver Report (xlsx)