Troop/Service Unit Facebook Guidelines Your girls do so much for the community, it’s only right that you share their accomplishments with others through social media. Take a look at the guidelines below to ensure that your girls have a great, safe space to share the Girl Scout story!

Create a Group

When creating a social media page, select “create group” in the drop down menu on your profile’s homepage. By creating a group, there’s an extra layer of privacy when it comes to the safety of your girls. In addition, creating a group as opposed to a public page helps to cut down on the amount of GSNETX pages already on Facebook.

 

Build a Group

Give your group a name that thoroughly identifies your troop/service unit and determine the level of privacy you’d like to have. Use this group to invite new Girl Scout parents, educators, community leaders and others who are interested in the Girl Scouts organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating the Look

When creating the look and feel of your group page, it’s always best to stick to GSUSA brand standards. A Trefoil with your SU/troop number is a great and simple way for others to identify you. Cover photos are also a neat way to keep members informed about what’s happening within the council (ex: Early Bird, cookies, etc.). GSNETX will provide Trefoil profile pictures (upon request – email media@gsnetx.org) and cover photos under the PR Specialist tab.

 

 

 

What can I include on my page?

Think of your troop/SU Facebook group page as a journal. If they’ve just completed a community service project, earned a new badge or bridged to the next program level, those are all great things to share with your members. It’s also perfectly fine to share posts from the GSNETX Facebook page within your group.

 

Keep In Mind…

Our girls’ safety is the top priority. If you feel certain photos, post details, or girl names give off too much information, don’t feel obligated to post it.

Photo Releases: To help protect their privacy, be sure each girl in your troop/service unit has a signed Photo Release Form from home.

We’re constantly updating the GSUSA/GSNETX Hashtags Cheat Sheet (located under the PR Specialist tab). Feel free to use them in your posts!

Ever heard of Canva? It’s a fun, free tool that allows you to create social media images! A lot of organizations/companies use Canva for their social media pages – you can too! www.canva.com

Social media is fun! Get creative with your posts and help spread the greatness of Girl Scouts.

We’re always here to help! Email media@gsnetx.org if you have questions.