Service Unit Resources

Just for Service Units

We know that you may need certain resources in order to get the job done. You can do it, and we are here to help. If you don't find the resources you need, don't hesitate to reach out.

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The Service Unit Planning Guide (DOC) is a planning tool for the service unit team to plan the year, set and track goals, and keep copies year over year to track progress and keep historical data.

Service units should submit the Service Unit Information for New Troop Co-Leaders form each fall to provide information that council can share with new leaders.

Meetings

Tips for Successful Service Unit Meetings (PDF)
Service Unit Meeting Agenda Template (DOC)

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Request for Council Approval of Activity/Event Form - use when Safety Activity Checkpoints indicate that council approval is required for an activity.

Service Unit Event Planning Checklist (PDF)
Service Unit Event Summary and Budget (XLS) ( PDF)
Service Unit Registration Form Template (PDF)
Service Unit Event Outline Template (DOC)
Service Unit Camp Outline Template (XLS)
Photo Permission Release Form (PDF)
Request for Additional Insurance (ONLINE)
Health and Permission Card (PDF)
Medical Form (PDF)
First Aid Treatment Notification Form (PDF)
Pick Up Form (PDF)

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Recognition Event FAQs (PDF)

Planning Resources
Recognition Event Planning Guide and Timeline (PDF)
Recognition Event Budget Template (XLS)
Recognition Event Budget Sample Template (PDF)
Recognition Event Plan and Awards Request (ONLINE)
Service Unit Recognition Event Recap (ONLINE)

Templates
Girl Award Recipient Letter Invitation (DOC)
Adult Award Recipient Letter Invitation (DOC)
Invitation Fillable Template (1-up) (4-up) (PDF)
Program Template (DOC)
Sample Script (DOC)
Press Release Template (DOC)
Certificate of Appreciation (PDF)

Awards Overview
Girl Awards Overview Flyer (PDF)
Adult Awards Overview Flyer (PDF)

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What is Looker?
Looker is an online tool that service unit volunteers can use to access real time membership information for their service unit.

Who has access to our service unit membership information in Looker?
Service Unit Managers, Product Program Managers, Secretaries and Recruiters have access to Looker.

How do I access Looker?
Refer to the Looker Volunteer Guide for information about setting up your account and logging in.

Just-in-Time: Using Looker Reports (Spring)
During spring renewal, you can view which members have renewed and track progress to goal using Looker. Yet, there is so much more to use Looker for during the spring!

Elections

Service Unit Election Guidelines (PDF)
Service Unit Election Letter Template (DOC)
Service Unit Election Ballot Template (DOC)

Service Unit Elections Result Form (ONLINE)
Please use this online form to report the Service Unit Team election results to council by June 15 for the following membership year.

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Service Unit Position Summaries (PDF)
Service Unit Manager (PDF)
Service Unit Treasurer (PDF)
Service Unit Fall Product Manager (PDF)
Service Unit Cookie Manager (PDF)
Service Unit Recruiter (PDF)
Service Unit Volunteer Mentor (PDF)

Finances

Bank Account Authorization Request Form (ONLINE)
Bank Account Confirmation/ACH Form (ONLINE)
Check Register 2021-2022 (June 2021-May 2022) (XLS)
Check Register 2022-2023 (June 2022-May 2023) (XLS)
Dakota Dough Reimbursement Form (PDF)
Just-in-Time: Annual Finance Report (PDF)
Service Unit Annual Finance Report (ONLINE)
Service Unit Funds Request (PDF)
Troop and Service Unit Funds Policy (PDF)
Troop and Service Unit Finance FAQ (PDF)

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