{"id":69,"date":"2014-10-20T13:26:44","date_gmt":"2014-10-20T17:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2022-12-10T10:23:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T16:23:04","slug":"start-a-troop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/troops\/start-a-troop\/","title":{"rendered":"Start a Troop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-568 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/storyboard-300x225.png\" alt=\"storyboard\" class=\"wp-image-568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/storyboard-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/storyboard-416x313.png 416w, https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/storyboard-199x150.png 199w, https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/storyboard-150x112.png 150w, https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/storyboard.png 572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sample Step-by-Step Storyboard for Recruiting (Thank you for this idea, Troop 210!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So you have decided to start your own DSA Troop\u2026 TERRIFIC!&nbsp; We are excited about your decision, and will be here for you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>DSA Troop Coordinators<\/strong>&nbsp;are Barrie Lynn and Cindi Stone.&nbsp; Email them at <a href=\"mailto:troops@dogscouts.org\">troops@dogscouts.org<\/a> any time with questions or concerns, and even troop updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please download and read all of the following documentation<\/strong>.&nbsp; It will explain everything from how to apply for a Troop Number to the optional status of a Non-Profit Subgroup.&nbsp; It should answer all your questions\u2026 but if not, our troops coordinators will help you out \u2013 just ask!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get your Troop started and everything is in place, you can visit the <a title=\"Running a Troop\" href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/troops\/run-a-troop\/\">Running a Troop<\/a> page for more tips and information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #a60000;\">General Information<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"disc\">\n<li><a title=\"DSA Position on Punishment\" href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/home\/dsa-position-on-punishment\/\">DSA Position on Punishment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/What_DSA_Does_for_Members-Leaders.doc\">What DSA Does for Members &amp; Leaders<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_DSA_Troops_Explained.doc\">DSA Troops Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Is_Troop_Leadership_for_You.pdf\">Is Troop Leadership for You?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Are-You-Leader-Material.doc\">Are You Leader Material<\/a>?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Recommended_Resources.pdf\">Recommended Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #a60000;\">Troop Information<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Checklist_Troop_Formation.doc\">Checklist for Troop Formation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Leader_Written_Test_4-2012.doc\">Troop Leader Written Test <\/a>(Apr 2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Evolution_of_a_Troop_Article.doc\">Evolution of a Troop<\/a>(article)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Explaination_of_Dues.doc\">Explanation of Dues<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Guidebook_Sep2011.pdf\">Troop Leader Guidebook <\/a>&nbsp;(Sep 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Guidebook_Updates-Jan2014.doc\">Troop Leader Guidebook<\/a><strong> \u2013 UPDATE &nbsp;<\/strong>(Jan 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Helpful_Info_Troop_Leaders.doc\">Helpful Info for Troop Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Leaders_FAQ.doc\">Troop Leader FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Officers-Responsibilities.doc\">Officers &amp; Responsibilities<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Step-by-step_story_board_for_Recruiting.pdf\">Step-by-Step Storyboard for Recruiting<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Suggestions-for-your-first-troop-meeting.pdf\">Suggestions for your first troop meeting<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Download all&nbsp;11 in a zip file here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Troop-Formation-files.zip\">Troop Information files<\/a>(.zip)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #a60000;\">OPTIONAL Non-Profit Subgroup Information<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Nonprofit_Subgroup_Status_Explained.doc\">Nonprofit Subgroup Status Explained<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Sub-Group Info.doc\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">TROOP_Sub-Group Info<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_EIN-for-Non-Prof.pdf\">Employer Identification Number&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(EIN)&nbsp;for Non-Prof<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_EIN-Application.pdf\">EIN Application<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Sample_Authorization_Letter_for_subgroup.doc\">Sample Authorization Letter for subgroup<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TROOP_Sample_Organizational_Document_1_1.doc\">Sample Organizational Document<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you have decided to start your own DSA Troop\u2026 TERRIFIC!&nbsp; 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