This guide is designed to provide new Girl Scout troop leaders with basic information about scouting and about their responsibilities as leaders. Developed by the Girl Scouts Migrant Communities Project, the guide is written in Spanish and English, with every heading, caption, and discussion presented in both languages. Among the topics covered are: (1) the program; (2) the leader; (3) planning; (4) meetings; (5) decisions; (6) hunting ideas; (7) skills; and (8) badges. A glossary of terms and a list of references are also included. (GC)