
A lot of people equate leadership with “being in charge” or having a title. In reality, anyone can be a leader. It’s about recognizing that you are part of a team and understanding that team’s needs and interests. Here’s how you’ll do that with your troop!
GSDSW Service Unit Social Media Guidelines
Facebook groups are a great way to communicate with your Service Unit, sharing information on upcoming events, resources, activities, and more! They can also be an effective tool for Service Unit Team members to communicate with each other. Instagram accounts can also serve as a great visual way to share what Service Units are doing.
Service Units and Service Unit Team Groups and Account Privacy
It is a Service Unit Volunteer’s responsibility to maintain girl identity and privacy and to keep all girl oriented and Service Unit online activity as safe and protected as possible.
Any Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Service Unit or Service Unit Team’s Facebook Group must be set to “closed” rather than “private” or “public” and your Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Director of Engagement must be one of the group administrators.
Anyone can publicly search for your “closed” group, but they will not be able to see posts and page/group contents unless you “approve” their request to join. Use caution when approving members and limit approval to join requests to Service Unit Troop Leaders, Volunteers, Caregivers of girls in your Service Unit, and GSDSW staff only.
Council also does not permit creating accounts that appear to be managed or created by Council, for example "GSDSW Hiking Group." For groups supported by GSDSW who wish to have a public account, please contact info@gsdsw.org.
Any Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Service Unit or Teams’ Instagram Account must be set to “private” not “public”. The Instagram @username must be provided your Director of Engagement, and you must “accept” @gsdswofficial as a follower. The Instagram password must be given to your Director of Engagement.
People can see your “private” Instagram account, but they will not be able to see posts unless you “approve” their request to “follow” you. Use caution when approving followers and limit approval of follower requests to Service Unit Troop Leaders, Volunteers, Caregivers of girls in your Service Unit, and GSDSW staff only.
GSDSW Guidelines
Know that what you put on social media is permanent, whether you delete it or not. Deleted and old posts on the internet, can be tracked down. Please think twice about what you are sharing with the world. You do not need a poorly chosen Tweet to create havoc for your life, your troop, the Council, or the Girl Scout Movement as a whole. If you have an issue or conflict with another Girl Scout or Council Staff, we kindly ask that you honor the Girl Scout Promise and Law by addressing the party directly and not through social media.
· Guidelines must be adhered to when representing Girl Scouts, whether from a personal social media profile, or one that you set up specifically for a troop or group. Only registered Girl Scout members can represent Girl Scouts, online or otherwise.
· We always recommend using privacy settings on any social media account so that profiles are not open to the general public or searchable on the web.
· Do not use the last names of minors on social media.
· Never give out sensitive or personal information, such as home address or personal phone numbers.
· Avoid listing exactly when and where your troop meets - unless it is a private group or password protected.
· Be sure to have caregiver permission if you are posting photos of girls, do not post a picture of them unless you have written consent. Troop Leaders can verify this by going into their troop roster and downloading it in Volunteer Toolkit. It is the responsibility of supervising adults in each troop or service unit to be aware of girls who have opted out of such photo permissions.
· Before posting your location, consider if doing so could put you, your family, or girls at risk. Most social media sites allow you to turn off the geo-location feature or keep your posts private.
· When posting, have a purpose and add value. Say something informative or offer tips to others.
· Do not use "Scouts" or “Scouting” alone when publicly referring to/promoting Girl Scouting - ensure all references to the organization and program use our differentiator, Girl Scouts (or our full Council name). “Scouts” and “Scouting” are copyrighted by Boy Scouts of America.
· Speak for yourself - your opinions may not always be the same as the Council's. Just make sure your presence on social media is in the first person - lots of "I," and not so much "we." Do not post something that could be considered controversial.
· Be thoughtful and respectful of other people and their opinions. Do not be mean or rude, call people names or use foul language. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and to make their own choices, and though we do not expect everyone to agree, we will not tolerate any public shaming or harmful language against our Girl Scout families. We reserve the right to remove offensive posts. Conduct conflicting with the Girl Scout Promise and Law could result in being removed from a group or blocked from GSDSW online, in additional could result in corrective action up to and including removal from the Girl Scout Organization.
If you have a complaint or concerns with the Council or another person, we ask that you communicate it directly - do not post on social media to report rule-breaking. Start on common ground, address the situation, attempt to resolve it, and report the communication and outcome to Council or request mediation support by emailing info@gsdsw.org.
Respect copyright and fair use - do not use other people's content without asking and giving them credit (and do not use content if there is an explicit request not to). In some cases, it is illegal.
o This includes using Girl Scout symbols and logos. It is unlawful to copy them from other websites and use them.
o Obtain permission to use the Girl Scout logo by reviewing our brand and logo guidelines and contacting info@gsdsw.org.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact info@gsdsw.org.
GSDSW Social Media Platforms
o Facebook - Be sure to like and follow our public GSDSW Council Facebook Page (Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest).
o Instagram - Follow our GSDSW (@GSDSWOfficial) Instagram page. Instagram is a visual platform used to inspire, confirm relevance, and showcase girls and Girl Scout Troops. We share every part of Girl Scouting here.
o Twitter - Follow the GSDSW Twitter Page (@GSDSWGirlScouts). Twitter is used to share news, network with partners/media and showcase what Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Troops are doing.
Facebook Groups
Along with the Council's public Facebook brand page, we also manage one closed Facebook group for volunteers. This group is intended for its members to exchange ideas, collaborate, and talk about Girl Scout events and experiences. Because this group is intended for specific members, not everyone can be in it. When people request access to the closed group their membership will be verified through Salesforce, our member data system. If for any reason they do not meet the requirements of the group, they will be removed or denied access.
o GSDSW Volunteers - This group is for GSDSW Volunteers only and is intended to be a space for everyone to share meeting ideas, troop stories, and service projects or to ask for suggestions!
The GSDSW Volunteer page is held to strict guidelines. We recommend that you read the rules and guidelines (listed below) before engaging to avoid posts being removed and removed from the group. We also do a "spring cleaning" in this group, so if you are no longer a volunteer or have an alias Facebook name, you may be removed without direct notice. If you are removed and feel that you should be in the group, please simply request to join the group again, we will re-verify your current eligibility.
o No personal attacks or offensive language. We reserve the right to remove offensive posts, comments, and members without warning. Conduct conflicting with the Girl Scout Promise and Law can result in removal or blocking from GSDSW online.
o No commercial promotion. No advertising you or another business/organization that is not an official council program partner.
o No selling/reselling of merchandise. Posting Official Girl Scout merchandise (clothing, accessories, etc.) for resale is not allowed. No posting/selling other merchandise for personal or troop gain.
o Posted fliers must comply to GS Branding and be approved by Council. Send flyer at least three weeks in advanced for approval to info@gsdsw.org. Events, activities, projects, or other communications that will be shared externally (handed out and advertised in public and posted online) must include the Girl Scout logo.
o No event promotions. Events can only be promoted in this group if they are Council approved money earning activities or hosted by a Troop or Service Unit.
o Posts must follow group guidelines. We reserve the right to remove members, comments, and posts with or without warning that do not follow group guidelines.
o Complaints and Concerns Policy. Contact the person directly - do not post on social media to report rule breaking. If you see a confrontation building online, take it offline or encourage those involved to do so.
Feel free to report Council issues directly or for mediation support by emailing info@gsdsw.org or calling the Council emergency phone at 559-284-3795.
It is increasingly common for the media to approach people online. If you are approached by the media in a crisis or uncertain situation (such as being solicited for your Girl Scout opinion on potentially controversial topics), please do not respond to the media, instead, contact info@gsdsw.org or 559-284-3795 (Council emergency phone). As a member of Girl Scouts, you are a representative of the organization. What you say and do affects the whole organization. Use discretion, and if you ever have a question, please reach out! Additionally, families, girls, and volunteers must contact and collaborate with their council in advance on any national news media opportunities tied to girls online marketing and sales efforts. GSDSW must be contacted prior to any media interactions for written approval from the Chief Executive Officer.
Sensitive issues refer to a range of topics. They can be incorrect rumors about Girl Scouts and tend to resurface during the cookie season when we are most visible to the public. Some past/current sensitive topics that have been brought to our attention: Planned Parenthood, COVID-19 guidelines and safety practices, questions about politics, and concerns about the palm oil industry and Girl Scout Cookies. These are not the topics we want to focus on during cookie season as it takes away from the girls and the important program pieces promoting positive learning.
Intellectual Property Considerations for Posting
Do not violate copyright laws by using designs, text from magazines or books, poetry, music, lyrics, videos, graphics, or trademarked symbols without specific permission from the copyright or trademark holder. Girl Scout trademarks such as trefoil shape, Girl Scout pins, badges, and patches can be used only in accordance with guidelines for their use. (The Girl Scout trefoil, for example, may not be animated or used as wallpaper for a website.) All Facebook administrators must complete Brand Ambassador 101 for Volunteers Training in gsLearn.
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is based on three keys—discover, connect, and take action—but it’s not just for your troop. As a Girl Scout volunteer, you will embark on your own leadership journey as you help Girl Scouts develop the leadership skills they’ll use to make the world a better place. Here are a few basic concepts that outline what leadership means in Girl Scouting.
Leadership is teaching your Girl Scouts:
As a leader, see yourself as a coach who:
It is important to remember that:
Your responsibilities as a Girl Scout volunteer include:
Depending on the ages of your Girl Scouts, you might take the lead in guiding the structure and experiences of your troop—from how and when meetings are held to how the troop communicates, from steering girl-led activities to setting financial expectations. You’ll make these decisions collaboratively with your volunteer team or co-leader, as well as with input from Girl Scouts and their parents and caregivers.
Use the questions below to guide your conversations with your troop committee volunteers or co-leader before discussing these topics with parents and caregivers.
Meeting places should be welcoming. This could mean locations that serve diverse populations, are openly inclusive, have diverse staff, and use welcoming language. What makes a great meeting space? It depends on your troop, but here are a few considerations as you visit potential locations:
Need a few talking points to get the conversation started? Try…
“I’m a Girl Scout volunteer with a group of [number of members] Girl Scouts. We’re doing lots of great things for youth and for the community, like [something your group is doing] and [something else your troop is doing]. We’re all about leadership—the kind that Girl Scouts use in their daily lives and the kind that makes our community better. We’d love to hold our meetings here because [reason why you’d like to meet there].”
Can We Meet in a Private Home?
Girl Scouts does not recommend holding troop meetings in private homes. If you are considering meeting in a private home, check with your council to make sure it is permitted based on their council policy. In addition to the above, remember to ensure these standards:
Stuck and need additional support? Contact your council or your service unit support team for help with a troop meeting place.
If your group or troop can’t meet in person, there are many ways to bring the power of Girl Scouting home! Meeting virtually can be a fun and engaging option for your troop.
Before setting up a virtual meeting, you’ll want to:
Ahead of the meeting, send out a few simple, step-by-step instructions for how to access the platform and join the meeting. And don't worry if they want to use a web or social platform you’re not as familiar with, because you’ll learn alongside them! For more tips on successful virtual meetings, check out Tips, Tools, and Ideas for Planning a Great Virtual Meeting.
The troop size “sweet spot” is large enough to provide an interactive and cooperative learning environment and small enough to encourage individual development. Though the ideal troop size is 12 girls, we recommend that groups be no fewer and no larger than:
A Girl Scout troop/group must have a minimum of five Girl Scout youth and two approved adult volunteers. Be sure to double-check the volunteer-to-youth ratio table to make sure you have the right number of adults present for group meetings, events, travel, and camping. Adults and youth registering in groups of fewer than five Girl Scout youth and two approved adult volunteers who are not related to each other or in a relationship, at least one of whom is female, will be registered as individual Girl Scouts to accurately reflect their status and program experience. Individual members are always welcome to participate in Girl Scout activities and events.
From troop meetings to camping weekends and cookie booths, adult volunteers must always be present to ensure Girl Scouts have fun and stay safe, no matter their grade level. If you are not sure about the number of adults you will need for your activity, the chart below breaks down the minimum number of volunteers needed to supervise a specific number of Girl Scouts; your council may also establish maximums due to size or cost restrictions, so be sure to check with them as you plan your activity.
Girl Scout Volunteer-to-Youth Ratios |
Group Meetings |
Events, Travel, & Camping |
||
Two |
One |
Two |
One |
|
Girl Scout Daises (Grades K–1) |
12 |
1–6 |
6 |
1–4 |
Girl Scout Brownies (Grades 2–3) |
20 |
1–8 |
12 |
1–6 |
Girl Scout Juniors (Grades 4–5) |
25 |
1–10 |
16 |
1–8 |
Girl Scout Cadettes (Grades 6–8) |
25 |
1–12 |
20 |
1–10 |
Girl Scout Seniors (Grades 9–10) |
30 |
1–15 |
24 |
1–12 |
Girl Scout Ambassadors (Grades 11–12) |
30 |
1–15 |
24 |
1–12 |
The emotional and physical safety and well-being of Girl Scouts is our top priority. Safety Activity Checkpoints outlines the Safety Standards and Guidelines used in Girl Scouting, which apply to all Girl Scout activities. All volunteers should review the Safety Activity Checkpoints manual when planning activities in order to manage safety and risk in Girl Scout-sanctioned activities.
In Safety Activity Checkpoints, you will find:
Safety Activity Checkpoints is laid out in three primary sections, Introduction: Safety Standards and Guidelines, Activities at a Glance, and Individual Safety Activity Checkpoint pages.
The Buddy System
Use the buddy system, in which the troop is divided into teams of at least two. Each Girl Scout is responsible for staying with their buddy at all times, warning their buddy of danger, giving their buddy immediate assistance if safe to do so, and seeking help if needed. They are encouraged to stay near the group or buddy with another team so if someone is injured, one person cares for the injured while others seek help.
Every participant (youth and adult) in Girl Scouting must register and become a member of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). GSUSA membership dues are valid for one year. Membership dues cannot be transferred to another member and are not refundable.
Preregistration for the upcoming membership year occurs in the spring. Early registration allows for uninterrupted receipt of forms and materials from the council, helps troops and councils plan ahead, and gets everyone excited about all the great things they want to do as Girl Scouts next year. A Girl Scout’s grade level is determined by the current membership year beginning October 1.
Lifetime membership is available to anyone who accepts the principles and beliefs of the Girl Scout Promise and Law, pays the one-time lifetime membership fee, and is at least 18 years old (or a high school graduate or equivalent). Volunteers with ten or more years of service can become lifetime members at the discounted young alum rate.
Adding New Girl Scouts to Your Troop
Growing your troop is a great way to share the power of the Girl Scout experience and there are many ways to get the word out, like hanging posters in local schools, using social media to reach families in your community, or including your troop in your council’s Opportunity Catalog or Troop Catalog.
Girl Scouts is for every girl, and that’s why we embrace Girl Scouts of all abilities and backgrounds with a specific and positive philosophy of inclusion that benefits everyone. Each Girl Scout—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, physical or cognitive ability, sexual orientation, primary language, or religion—is an equal and valued member of the group, and groups reflect the diversity of the community.
We believe inclusion is an approach and an attitude, rather than a set of guidelines. Inclusion is about belonging, everyone being offered the same opportunities with respect, dignity, and celebration of their unique strengths. It’s about being a sister to every Girl Scout. You’re accepting and inclusive when you:
If you have questions about accommodating an individual member, please reach out to your council.
Focus on Being Accessible to All
A key part of creating an inclusive environment is the idea that everyone has access to be able to participate. As you think about where, when, and how often to meet with your group, consider the needs, resources, safety, and beliefs of all members and potential members. Include the special needs of any members who have disabilities or whose parents or caregivers have disabilities. But please do not rely on visual cues to inform you of a disability; approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population has a disability—that’s one in five people of every socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and religion. Disabilities include physical, sensory, and cognitive conditions.
If you want to find out what an individual with a disability needs to make their Girl Scout experience successful, simply ask them or their parent or caregiver. If you are open, honest, and receptive, they’ll likely respond in kind, creating an atmosphere that enriches everyone.
It’s important for all Girl Scouts to be rewarded based on their best efforts—not on the completion of a task. Give everyone the opportunity to do their best and they will! Sometimes that means changing a few rules or approaching an activity in a more creative way. Here are some examples of ways to modify activities so that everyone can participate:
Language Related to Disability
Focus on a person’s abilities—on what they can do rather than on what they cannot. In that spirit, use people-first language that puts the person before the disability.
Say: |
Instead of: |
They have a learning disability. |
They are learning disabled. |
They have a developmental delay. |
They are mentally retarded; they are slow. |
They use a wheelchair. |
They are wheelchair bound. |
When interacting with an individual (or parent/caregiver) with a disability, consider these tips:
To learn more about delivering inclusive programming to your troop, take our GSUSA Delivering Inclusive Training course in gsLearn. Sign in to gsLearn through MyGS. Login, go to My Account, and click gsLearn.
Registering Members with Cognitive Disabilities
Girl Scouts with cognitive disabilities can be registered as closely as possible to their chronological ages. They wear the uniform of that grade level. Make any adaptations for them for ongoing activities of the grade level to which the group belongs. Girl Scouts with cognitive disorders may choose to retain their youth membership through their 21st year, and then move into an adult membership category.
Just as your Girl Scouts rally around each other for support, you will also have a dedicated Girl Scout support team, consisting of council staff and passionate volunteers like you. Your support team, which may be called a service unit at your council, is ready to offer local learning opportunities and advice as well as answer your questions about the Girl Scout program, working with youth, product sales, and much more.
Before you hold your first troop meeting, consider the support and people resources you’ll need to cultivate an energizing troop experience. Parents, friends, family, and other members of the community have their own unique strengths and can provide time, experience, and ideas to a troop, so get them involved from the very beginning as part of your volunteer troop team. This team is made up of troop leaders (like you) and troop committee volunteers.
Your troop committee volunteers are the extra set of eyes, ears, and hands that help the troop safely explore the world around them. Depending on your troop’s needs, they can play a more active role—for instance, someone can step up as a dedicated troop treasurer—or simply provide occasional help when you need to keep a meeting activity on track.
If a parent or caregiver isn’t sure if they can commit to a committee or co-leader role, encourage them to try volunteering in a smaller capacity that matches their skill set. Just like your young Girl Scouts, once troop parents and caregivers discover they can succeed in their volunteer role, they’ll feel empowered to volunteer again.
From toolkits and guides to regular contact with experienced individuals, you’ll have all the support you need to be a Girl Scout volunteer. You can get such must-have tools as the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) and gsLearn to keep your troop going strong on MyGS—always accessible via the icon on the upper right corner of our website. Click the login button and then my account button and you’ll find the gsLearn and VTK buttons via the left menu bar. They are accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, and it will be populated with any trainings you should view. Here’s a list of some important resources you’ll want to check out.
The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable planning tool where you can find suggested meeting plans for most badges, access activity guides and badge requirements, track your Girl Scouts’ achievements, and so much more. With inspiring ideas so you can engage your troop in a mix of activities all year long, it’s the digital planning assistant that will help you power a fun-filled—and organized—Girl Scout year. Be sure to look for helpful icons to identify activity focus areas like the evergreen icon which tells you the activity can be taken outside or the globe icon which lets you know you can bring a global perspective to the activity.
With the Volunteer Toolkit, Girl Scouts and leaders can explore meeting topics and program activities together and follow the fun as they plan their Girl Scout year. Using the Volunteer Toolkit:
Troop Leaders can:
Parents and Caregivers can:
Get started by logging into MyGS.
gsLearn is our online training platform that gives you easy access to online and in-person learning opportunities as well as the ability to track all your accomplishments! Learn at your own pace, access additional resources, and repeat info when you need it!
Accessing gsLearn
To take advantage of the learning opportunities and other programmatic training offered to Troop Leaders, you’ll need to access our online learning management tool, gsLearn. To access gsLearn, log in to MyGS. You will find gsLearn in the options on the left-hand navigation (or drop-down navigation on mobile) once you’ve logged into MyGS.
Girl Scout Handbooks. These grade level-specific handbooks will break it down for your Girl Scouts. Adventures include earning badges and awards, running your own cookie business and learning about the traditions that have brought Girl Scouts together for over a century.
Safety Activity Checkpoints. Safety is paramount in Girl Scouting, and Safety Activity Checkpoints contains everything you need to know to help keep everyone safe during a variety of exciting activities outside of their regular Girl Scout troop meetings.
Tips for Troop Leaders. When you’re looking for real-world advice from fellow troop leaders who've been there, this volunteer-to-volunteer resource on the Girl Scouts of the USA website has what you need for a successful troop year.
Troop Year Plans. Our age-appropriate troop year plans are the best tool for first year troop leaders to get started with Girl Scouts without getting overwhelmed, or to help any troop leader with planning out a well-balanced Girl Scout year. The entire year is mapped out—just follow along to help your Girl Scouts complete badge activities, improve their communities, and explore the world around them. Access Troop Year Plans online here!
Girl Scout Volunteers in Your Community. Remember that Girl Scout support team we mentioned? You’ll find them in your service unit! Troops are organized geographically into service units or communities. You’ll find a local network of fellow leaders and administrative volunteers ready to offer tips and advice to help you succeed in your volunteer role.
We know that when you have the knowledge and skills you need to manage your Girl Scouts, both you and your troop will thrive. We offer national onboarding training for new Troop Leaders in addition to local training courses provided by your council.
GSUSA New Leader Onboarding: What Girl Scouts Do
In this course, you will learn about what girl scouts do and how they do it at each grade level so you can plan your troop's year. This course is presented through the lens of an experienced troop leader whose troop completed all grade levels of the Girl Scout program. You will have the opportunity to explore the troop's interactive journal and learn about the things they did on their Girl Scout journey. Please note, you are only required to explore the grade levels you will be leading, although you are welcome to explore more if you'd like.
GSUSA New Leader Onboarding: Your First Troop Meeting
This course provides new troop leaders with the structure and tools to plan a successful first troop meeting—and beyond—with their Girl Scout troop.
GSUSA New Leader Onboarding: The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)
The framework we use to grow future leaders, also known as the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, is what sets Girl Scouts apart from other organizations. In this course, you will learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your troop in an age-appropriate way. Throughout the course, you will learn about lots of real-world examples so you can apply the framework as your troop ages through the Girl Scout program.
GSUSA New Leader Onboarding: Family Engagement: The Key To Success
Engaging families in their Girl Scout’s experience benefits troop leaders, Girl Scouts, and families too. This course illuminates the value of family engagement and provides practical strategies for how to enlist family support. It also equips you with an agenda to plan a parent/caregiver meeting to set the tone for family engagement for the year.
GSUSA New Leader Onboarding: The Girl Scout Cookie Program
In this course, you will learn the basics of the Girl Scout Cookie program. You’ll discover how and why Girl Scouts sell cookies, who the bakers are that make the cookies, and how to utilize your cookie proceeds with your troop. A review of all the exciting program options you can explore with your troop as you build their entrepreneurial skills is also included. Cookie selling safety and important ways to bring families and caregivers along in your troop’s cookie business adventure are also part of the course.
These courses are available online via gsLearn as referenced above. Your council may offer additional local onboarding training for new Troop Leaders, as well as other ongoing training opportunities. Contact your council to ask about additional training opportunities that will help you grow your skills and confidence.
Delivering Inclusive Program
In this course, you will practice using inclusive and equitable language to support the identities of all Girl Scouts and foster a cohesive troop environment.
Courses are also offered on specific badges including Daisy petals, Math In Nature, and Mental Wellness.
The decision by Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to open the Boy Scout program to girls has fundamentally altered the nature of the relationship between BSA and Girl Scouts nationally and locally. Local relationships between BSA and Girl Scout councils that have led to partnerships and joint activities in the past may now create certain risks or challenges for Girl Scouts. For this reason, councils are encouraged to avoid joint recruiting and/or joint participation in community events or activities.
Marketplace Confusion
To protect the integrity of the Girl Scout brand and reinforce our programming as unique, girl-only, and best in class, we must ensure that we take care that the activities in which our members participate are exclusive to the Girl Scout program, are safe and girl-led, and are conducted under the appropriate supervision of Girl Scouts.
Protecting Use of Girl Scout Materials
Girl Scout materials are intended for the exclusive use of Girl Scouts and are protected as the intellectual property of Girl Scouts of the USA. Materials include but are not limited to: Girl Scout logo, tag lines, and/or program and badge requirements.
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