Today, join in celebrating the 98th anniversary of Girl Scouts! More than 3 million girls in the United States and more than are discovering their path to leadership through Girl Scouts.
Self-discovery and community service were core values that Girls Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low sought to instill in girls from the earliest days. When the organization was founded in 1912, many girls’ paths in life were limited and Low’s vision was to establish an organization where any American girl could expand her personal horizon by having fun while exploring new interests and contributing to society. Low was determined to help expand opportunities and learning for the average American girl, and founded Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday, March 13, 2009
Juliette Gordon Low Quote In Honor of Girl Scout Week
"Right is right, even if no one else does it. "
--Juliette Gordon Low
--Juliette Gordon Low
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Celebrate National Girl Scout Week with a Quote from Its Founder
In honor of National Girl Scout Week, I'll post a few quotes about Girl Scouting and its founder Juliette Gordon Low.
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"The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers."
-- Juliette Gordon Low
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"The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers."
-- Juliette Gordon Low
Thursday, March 5, 2009
WAGGGS Pin Ceremony
I looked through My Girl Scout bin after the discussion at Tuesday's leader meeting and I found this handout on WAGGGS Pin Ceremonies that I received during training.
It is posted below so Troop leaders can do with their girls...
(If any other leaders have Ceremonies to share with Framingham Leaders, please e-mail me and I'll post here at http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/)
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This ceremony, which can be used on Thinking Day or during national Girl Scout Week, is a nice way to explain the meaning of the WAGGGS pin to new Girl Scouts.
To do this ceremony, you'll need:
felt cutout of the WAGGGS pin, which one can make from blue and yellow felt.
a large yellow circle
a slightly smaller blue circle (so that when you put the blue circle on top of the yellow circle, there's the yellow border outside of it)
yellow felt cutouts of the trefoil and the fire symbol at the base of the trefoil, the two stars and the compass needle.
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To start: All participants stand in a horseshoe.
Somewhere, have a table or felt board available for the construction of the pin as the ceremony proceeds.
Leader: The horseshoe formation symbolizes the open friendship circle. In the open end of the horseshoe stand our sister Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. If they were actually here, our horseshoe would become a completed circle, having no beginning or end.
Series of Q&As
As the questions are asked, have a Scout come forward and place the part of the pin they asked about on the felt board.
What is the world pin?
It is the pin of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. We are going to construct such a pin. As we do, let us consider very carefully the reason for its color and design. Then we will know how deep a feeling of international friendship it can inspire in it.
What does the gold circle around the edge stand for?
The gold band surrounding our pin symbolizes the sun that shines on children all over the world.
Why is the world pin blue?
The blue background symbolizes the sky above us, all over the world.
Why do we have a trefoil in the World pin?
The gold trefoil is the sign of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding around the world. The 3 parts of the trefoil stand for the 3 parts of the Promise.
There are 2 stars on the World pin. What does the left star stand for?
The star on the left, the same side as our heart, stands for the pledge that all Girl Scouts and Girl Guides try, on their honor, to keep: the Promise.
What does the other star stand for?
The right star, on the side of a helping hand, stands for the Girl Guide and Girl Scout code of conduct--the GG/GS Law.
What does the pointer in the middle stand for?
We place a compass needle in the center, to serve as a guide pointing towards the right way in life.
What does the base of the trefoil mean?
At the base of the trefoil we place the flame. Its burning represents love for humanity and international friendship.
Next: Present World (WAGGGS) pins to the Scouts who have not received it yet.
Perhaps, have older Troop members place the pins on the younger Scouts.
Finally: As a Troop, read the Promise.
It is posted below so Troop leaders can do with their girls...
(If any other leaders have Ceremonies to share with Framingham Leaders, please e-mail me and I'll post here at http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/)
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This ceremony, which can be used on Thinking Day or during national Girl Scout Week, is a nice way to explain the meaning of the WAGGGS pin to new Girl Scouts.
To do this ceremony, you'll need:
felt cutout of the WAGGGS pin, which one can make from blue and yellow felt.
a large yellow circle
a slightly smaller blue circle (so that when you put the blue circle on top of the yellow circle, there's the yellow border outside of it)
yellow felt cutouts of the trefoil and the fire symbol at the base of the trefoil, the two stars and the compass needle.
.
To start: All participants stand in a horseshoe.
Somewhere, have a table or felt board available for the construction of the pin as the ceremony proceeds.
Leader: The horseshoe formation symbolizes the open friendship circle. In the open end of the horseshoe stand our sister Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. If they were actually here, our horseshoe would become a completed circle, having no beginning or end.
Series of Q&As
As the questions are asked, have a Scout come forward and place the part of the pin they asked about on the felt board.
What is the world pin?
It is the pin of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. We are going to construct such a pin. As we do, let us consider very carefully the reason for its color and design. Then we will know how deep a feeling of international friendship it can inspire in it.
What does the gold circle around the edge stand for?
The gold band surrounding our pin symbolizes the sun that shines on children all over the world.
Why is the world pin blue?
The blue background symbolizes the sky above us, all over the world.
Why do we have a trefoil in the World pin?
The gold trefoil is the sign of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding around the world. The 3 parts of the trefoil stand for the 3 parts of the Promise.
There are 2 stars on the World pin. What does the left star stand for?
The star on the left, the same side as our heart, stands for the pledge that all Girl Scouts and Girl Guides try, on their honor, to keep: the Promise.
What does the other star stand for?
The right star, on the side of a helping hand, stands for the Girl Guide and Girl Scout code of conduct--the GG/GS Law.
What does the pointer in the middle stand for?
We place a compass needle in the center, to serve as a guide pointing towards the right way in life.
What does the base of the trefoil mean?
At the base of the trefoil we place the flame. Its burning represents love for humanity and international friendship.
Next: Present World (WAGGGS) pins to the Scouts who have not received it yet.
Perhaps, have older Troop members place the pins on the younger Scouts.
Finally: As a Troop, read the Promise.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Important Dates to Celebrate in Girl Scouts
Juliette Low's Birthday/Founder's Day - Oct. 31
World Thinking Day - Feb. 22 (joint birthday of Lord & Lady Baden-Powell)
Girl Scout's Birthday - March 12
Girl Scout Week - the week containing March 12
Girl Scout Sunday - the Sunday beginning GS Week
GS Sabbath - the Saturday ending GS Week
GS Shabbat - begins the Friday of GS Week at sundown & ends at sundown on Sat.
Leader's Day - April 22
World Thinking Day - Feb. 22 (joint birthday of Lord & Lady Baden-Powell)
Girl Scout's Birthday - March 12
Girl Scout Week - the week containing March 12
Girl Scout Sunday - the Sunday beginning GS Week
GS Sabbath - the Saturday ending GS Week
GS Shabbat - begins the Friday of GS Week at sundown & ends at sundown on Sat.
Leader's Day - April 22
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Girl Scout Friendship Circle
friendship circle represents the unbroken chain of friendship between Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. They are often formed at the end of a troop meeting, Girl Scout event, or at a campsite. Everyone forms a large circle and each girl crosses her right arm over her left, holding the hands of the girls standing on both sides of her. A designated person starts the squeeze, which is then gently passed from hand to hand around the whole circle.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
GIRL SCOUT MOTTO & SLOGAN
The Girl Scout Motto: "Be prepared."
The motto reminds girls to be prepared to help others in need in their community and around the world.
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The Girl Scout Slogan: "Do a good turn daily."
In the early days of Scouting, girls tied a knot in their neckerchiefs. They could not untie the knot until a good deed was accomplished.
Today, the slogan is a reminder of the many ways girls can contribute to the lives of others.
The motto reminds girls to be prepared to help others in need in their community and around the world.
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The Girl Scout Slogan: "Do a good turn daily."
In the early days of Scouting, girls tied a knot in their neckerchiefs. They could not untie the knot until a good deed was accomplished.
Today, the slogan is a reminder of the many ways girls can contribute to the lives of others.
GIRL SCOUT SIGN
The Girl Scout sign or salute is shown by raising the middle three fingers of your right hand while holding down the little finger with your thumb.
The sign is used when reciting the Girl Scout promise.
The sign is used when reciting the Girl Scout promise.
Monday, June 30, 2008
GIRL SCOUT LAW & PROMISE
The Girl Scout Promise and Law are shared by every member of Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Promise is the way Girl Scouts agree to act every day toward one another and other people, and the Law outlines a way to act towards one another and the world.
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The Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
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The Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
be responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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The Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
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The Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
be responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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