There is a badge called a "Troop's Own" where a troop may come up with their own requirements and then order a blank badge which may then have a design put on the badge.
There are also badges called "Council's Own" that are for something that would be specific to that particular council. A troop may write the requirements and design the badge, then submit it to their local Girl Scout council for approval as a "Council's Own" badge.
It is also possible to suggest a badge to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). The requirements and badge design must be submitted to the local council which will then determine if it should be sent on to GSUSA for possible approval.
Note: with the new books, "The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting" being released in September of 2011, this process may change.
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