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Friday, August 31, 2007

Proper Vest and Sash

One of the most difficult things for parent to figure out is where everything goes on their daughters vest/sash. If they would purchase the Handbook it shows them, but . . . I won't go there.

I had a parent bring in her daughters sash last year after she sewed on the basics, and she asked me how her daughter was supposed to wear it. I took one look at it and informed her that she had sewed everything one the bottom. The whole darn thing was upside down! It was so funny. But no I didn't laugh.

I just found this great pdf file showing how all the uniforms are put together. I plan to include it in the Parent Handbook I have been writing.

http://www.girlscoutsmcc.org/pdfs/diagramUniform.pdf This would make a great handout for any troop.
   
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Multi Level Troop

So this will be my 1st year having a multi level troop. Junior and Cadettes. It makes me nervous. Don't know why it just does.

Anyhow, I came across this site that shows Level to Level Badge Comparisons. Hmmm, interesting. Maybe we will be able to do some badge/Interest Projects together.

I will let you know how it works out. The link is also in my sidebar.
   
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Links Updated

I updated all the links (well not the song links yet) but anyhow, they should all be working. If you want a link added to my Blog please post a note. If you find any broken, please let me know that also. Nothing worse then clicking a line, and nothing happening!
   
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Goal for the Day

My Goal for today is to update all my links. Sorry I guess I have a bunch of bad ones. I will post when the update is complete.
   
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Thursday, August 23, 2007

Free Fieldtrips


Got this link from one of my newgroups


Free Fieldtrip Factory Now there wasn't anything in my area, but I do like in a small community, but maybe there will be something in yours!


I just noticed they even have a Scout section.


I think I will keep checking to see if anything is added. I may even go wild and crazy and see if they have a newsletter letting me know when something has been added.
   
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

GS National Meeting Aug 26, 2007

I recieved the following infomation from the G-scoutmate news group.


Adopted by National Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of the USA at meeting
held August 26, 2006.

PROGRAM MODEL ENDORSEMENT

MOVED by Sharon Matthews, and seconded,

RESOLVED, That the National Board endorses a Girl Scout Leadership Development Program whose purpose is to build leadership skills by engaging girls in activity cycles based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law and the vision expressed in the Girl Scout mission statement: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the
world a better place;

and further RESOLVED, That this action be effective October 1, 2008*, *and supersede and rescind all previous National Board action on the Girl Scout Program Model - 4 program goals. Adopted.

AMENDMENT OF MEMBERSHIP STANDARDS

MOVED by Mrs. Matthews, and seconded,

WHEREAS, To meet the needs of girls, it is necessary to differentiate groups by grade level, thereby requiring a realignment of membership age groups and the addition of a new identifying name; and WHEREAS, To strengthen the Girl Scout brand, the words "Girl Scout" will be included and emphasized at the beginning of each identifying name;

RESOLVED, That the following membership age groups and identifying names be effective October 1, 2008:

Grades Names

K-1 Girl Scout Daisy

2-3 Girl Scout Brownie

4-5 Girl Scout Junior

6-8 Girl Scout Cadette

9-10 Girl Scout Senior

11-12 Girl Scout Ambassador

And further RESOLVED, That this action supersede and rescind all previous National Board action on membership standards. Adopted.

GIRL SCOUT UNIFORM

MOVED by Sharon Matthews, and seconded,

WHEREAS, It is necessary to update Girl Scout uniform requirements;
RESOLVED, That the Girl Scout uniform shall be such that

The following elements are required:

. Girl Scouts at each level will have one official uniform item (e.g. tunic, vest, sash) for the display of official pins and awards. This uniform item will be required when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout Movement.

. The official dress code will unite girls as Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts will wear solid white shirts and khaki pants or skirts with their official uniform item, which will be required when they participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout Movement.

. The adult uniforms will be a scarf worn with the membership pins for women and a tie for men. The scarf/tie and membership pins will be worn with navy blue business attire.

The following elements are available:

. Girl Scouts at the Daisy and Brownie levels will continue to have a full uniform ensemble available.

. Girl Scouts in high school will also have a scarf, uniting them in the WAGGGS tradition.

. Girl Scouts of the USA will continue to develop and offer a range of appealing casual wear for girls and adults.

And further RESOLVED, That this action be effective October 1, 2008, and supersede and rescind all previous National Board action taken on Girl Scout uniforms. Adopted.
   
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