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My Girl Scout Pin is a little thing that is to say, in size.
But it holds a wealth of many things tucked within its sides.
To me it means honor, trustworthy and true -
For my neighbor there is nothing I would not do.
It means I am a friend to all that I know,
Courteous and cheerful wherever I go.
To be useful and help others I what I like to do.
Being kid to animals should be included, too.
"Do a good turn daily" is my aim.
Our law and God's are almost the same.
That is what my Girl Scout pin means to me.
If everyone would follow the Girl Scout way,
Wouldn't we have a wonderful U.S.A.?
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This golden pin with its three parts.
Reminds me of the Promise we hold in our hearts.
And as the years go quickly by,
Girl Scout sing and dream and form deep ties.
Comradeship we cherish, memories we keep
For Girl Scout friendship are strong and deep,
In serving others, let me see -
The world becomes a better place to be.
So come with me as Girl Scouts sing their song
To the friends all around us we belong.
In friendship true, we will be kin.
All those who wear this golden pin.
Lois Piehn
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The leader shows her daughter she really does care.
Her daughter may not see it but someday she'll say
"Mom how did you do it back in those days?"
"You worked and did housework, you cooked and you sewed,
you led us in meetings, planned field trips, and more."
Someday she'll see it and know she is loved
because you did all this and still found time to be Mom.
By: Sheila McSwain
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Blue ~ Kills infection caused by patience worn thin.
Yellow ~ Relives pain caused by change in plans
Green ~ Take with caution: They fill you with good.
Brown ~ Gives energy to get to meetings on time.
Orange ~ Increases digestion of good ideas.
Red ~ Take as needed puts pizzazz in day.
Use labels and put into film canisters!!
1. On computer label: Girl Scout Vitamins (M&M's)
Blue - Kills infection caused by patience worn thin
Yellow - Relieves pain caused by changes in plans
Green - Take with Caution they fill you with good.
Brown - Gives energy to get to meetings on time.
Orange - Increases digestion of good ideas
Red - Take as needed -- puts pizzazz in day!
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(Name), we present you with a Symphony bar because you have
been our songleader all year. You have a very strong and sweet
voice. We appreciate your willingness to lead us in songs and teach
us Taps. Thank you. We all sound more like a Symphony when we sing now.
(Name), we present you with a "bit-o-honey" bar. You are
always so sweet, kind and quiet. You never complain and always do what is
asked. You bring a little bit of honey into everyone's day.
(Name), for you, we chose Nutrageous. This is a good
thing. You keep us smiling and your giggles and laughter is contagious. You
find the humor in everything. You are a little nutty and outrageous and you help keep
the atmosphere light and cheerful
Hugs and Kisses -- the affectionate one
Caramello -- sweet and easy-going
Kit Kat -- our "give me a break" award. For the girl who asks
every meeting, "What are we making today?"
Jolly Rancher -- great
camper, positive attitude
Dove -- peacemaker
Slo Poke -- always the last one done
Starburst -- our budding actress
Skittles -- "rainbow" of colorful, creative ideas
100 Grand -- to pay for all the cookies that you worked so hard to sell
Butterfinger -- crafter (the smooth way she uses her hands)
Symphony -- song leader
Peanut m&m's -- small, sweet, and a little nutty
M&Ms Someone with lots of "Ms" (model, Melissa, March
birthday, etc.)
Snickers Nutty, "nuts" about Boy Bands
Skittles Rainbow of creative ideas, great ideas, colors of
Starburst Budding actress, star of every show
Lifesavers First to finish and help others
Bit-O-Honey Sweet, kind, never complaining
Nutrageous Contageous laughter, always smiling and giggling, keeps
atmosphere light and cheerful.
100 Grand Pay for extra-hard work, pay to parent
Nestles "Treasures" - a treasure to have in the troop
Whatchamacallit - forgets the names of things
Whoppers - best story telling
Smarties - Smart ideas
Mounds - earned mounds of badges
Candy egg - a good
Bonkers - a little crazy
Mars (or milky way) - out of this world ideas
Gummy Bears - loveable
Good & Plenty - has plenty of ideas
Almond Joy - a joy to be around
Babe Ruth - sports nut
Bit-o-honey - someone very sweet
Krackle - cracks you up
Laffy taffy - always laughing
Mr (Miss) Goodbar - Good citizen/friendship
Nestles Crunch - can always count on in a crunch
Ouch bubble gum - always getting hurt (biggest boo-boo of
the year)
Skor - athletes
Teddy Grahams - huggable
Spree - celebrate being
the newest in the troop
Sweet tarts - someone sweet
Carefree gum - Easy
going and carefree
3 musketeers - always with the group or for the 3 that
always stick together
Animal Crackers - love of animals
Candy bracelet watch - for always being late
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Dear (name),
LOOK how KOOL (cover up the word Aid) you've made us. We
can't PAY (cover up Day) you a 100 GRAND or send you down 5TH AVENUE but we
can always make you feel GOOD(cover up plenty). We know we've gone PSYCHO
(cover up pop) every NOW AND LATER and even fallen to PIECES (cover Reeses)
and landed on our WHATCHAMACALLITS. But LOOK how far we've come on this
ROCKY ROAD of FUN(cover dip) Girl Scouting. We were on a ROLL (cover Tootsie) with
our Silver Projects. Sometimes our singing didn't sound like a SYMPHONY and
MOUNDS of times we've fallen on our BUNS (a gummy hamburger), but S'MORE
times than not, we've had a SHOCKING (cover tarts) good time. Even though we
are teens, we appreciate you not turning us into DORKS and AIRHEADS.
We are NERDY enough without any extra CRUNCH(cover Nestles).
Love always,
the RUNTS
PS SHE (cover HER and Y in the Hershey bar) is the best
FIREBALL (cover atomic) of a leader!
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FURTHERMORE, the above named member is officially
authorized to frequent amusement parks, beaches, meadows, mountaintops,
swimming pools, forests, playgrounds, picnic areas, summer areas, summer
camps, birthday parties, circuses, bakeries, ice cream parlors, theaters,
aquariums, zoos, museums, planetariums, toys stores, festivals and other
places where children of all ages gather to play AND is encouraged to always
remember the motto of
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When little
girls' antics try your soul,
When parents' foibles take their toll,
When campouts never see the sun,
When the telephone makes you turn and run,
When no one shows for the event you planned,
When the food for the camp is full of sand,
When the flashlight falls into the pit,
When the director says, "I have to quit.",
When the thought of forms just makes you cry,
When your husband looks in the kitchen and sighs,
When you wish you had never heard of Girl Scouts,
When all you want is O-U-T OUT - -
When a Daisy jumped up and down with glee
When her name was called for the singing tree,
When a Brownie shyly gave you a flower,
When a Junior came down the rappelling tower,
When a Cadette nervously led her first station,
When a girl's first date caused a sensation,
When a Senior stood up tall and proud
To receive her Gold before the crowd,
Remember these, and hold on tight,
And keep our trefoil in your sight,
On your honor, be strong and true -
Remember, they're all counting on you!
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L--Laugh--remember to laugh at yourself and situations,
keep it lite.
E--Enthusiastic--be happy, pleasant, and have a sense of
A--Active--be involved and aware of what's going on in your troop.
D--Democratic--get input from parents and girls, "the GIRL is first in Girl Scouting".
E--Encouraging--let parents and girls know that they are
needed and appreciated.
R--Respectful--of parents, girls and other volunteers; we
are the example.
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He could say only that a friend was "good", "kind",
"sincere", and so on. These things she understood. When the child was eleven years old, the sea claimed the
life of her father and she was sent into the city to live with an elderly
distant relative. The woman did not understand the needs of a young child, and
once again she was lonely and afraid. Across the street from the house in
which she lived was a small park, and each week the child watched a group of
young people gather there. They all looked so happy and there was so much
laughter and singing. She decided that the next week she would go and sit on the
bench and be there when the girls arrived. . . so the very next week she was
sitting on the bench when the group came down the walk. She watched and
listened and found it was a group of Girl Guides, and they were working with a map
and compass. All seemed unaware that she was even around. In her deep
interest in what was going on, she didn't see the tall blond girl leave the
group and come to her bench. Only when the girl said, "Come join us and be our
friend", did she become conscious that she was there. There was the magic
word "friendship".
Now, perhaps she would learn what it meant. Time passed.
The child did join the group, and did become their friend. One lovely evening
during a campfire ceremony, the child presented to each member of the group
a light blue rope necktie, and in one end of each she had carefully made her
knot of friendship as her token of love and friendship. She finally
understood the word "friend".
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And no garden is complete without turnips:
Turn-up for important meetings
Turn-up with a smile
Turn-up with good ideas
Turn-up with determination to make everything good and
Plant this garden and watch YOURSELF grow.
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She said, "On earth I sought no fame, fortune was not my
I shunned the power of politics and worked without a toll;
I spent time with children, helping them to grow
For as you reap in life, so must you learn to sow."
"You see," she said, "the dividend while growing up I'd
I repaid where many others were too self involved to care;
Girl Scouting was my choice of roads to follow in my quest
For among the girls I found a love deeper than the rest."
"A teacher was I, my work was hard, I had no diploma or
But where family and institutions failed I helped them
find the way;
The lessons I taught were obscure and difficult to see
they didn't have names like spelling or math or geometry."
"They were lessons in life delivered through guided
experience And they taught such things as character, spirit, and confidence;
Though on earth my life was blessed, it's even more so today For when I look
down I see my work as my girls show others the way."
"On earth Girl Scouting taught me to leave things better
than before And the same applies to that mortal place where life never was a
bore Now having lived by that Girl Scout rule in every earthly endeavor I
have become an Angel in Green and shall be a Girl Scout forever."
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His lance is just a ball-point pen,
No heralds cry his might,
And yet this Girl Scout dad is
A Modern day great knight.
He aids young damsels in distress,
A helping hand he lends.
He's asked to do a hundred things
For Daughter and her friends.
He loads his car, Unloads his car,
Drives all around the town,
Plays errand boy and baby nurse,
Builds things and tears them down.
At busy times, he doesn't dine,
just eats a TV dinner,
The tied up phone is not his own --
In patience he's a winner.
This father gives his time,
And though he might complain,
That he is being pushed around,
He loves it just the same.
So, Girl Scouts raise the symbolic sword,
With touch both deft and light,
Tap these faithful shoulders and
Dub this man "Green Knight".
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Ah yes, they have grand adventures in the great outdoors 'neath
the rain filled sky. Yet all we hear are tales of woe as sleeping bags and
troop gear take several days to dry. We'll be on our own to clean and cook, since before an
outing the phone rings off the hook..
"What time do we leave? Where do we meet? Are we still
going if it rains?" "Don't they read permission slips or newsletters?" the
Girl Scout spouse exclaims! Yes, their houses are neglected --- the Board of Health
could shut them down. To many a leader's husband, the mere mention of Girl
Scouts could bring a frown.
She says that in 20 years- no one on earth will know or
care, For it man's existence is from dust to dust- you'll find one on our unswept stair! Being a part of leader's family brings with it a unique
lifestyle. We pray at least a few young girls will nuture and grow to make
all of THIS worthwhile!
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I'd want them to follow my every move
In building a cook-out fire,
But how would I feel if they followed my lead
In venting wrath at injured pride?
They do right well to keep in mind
The lessons I've taught on bearing a flag
But oh, how sorry I'd be to find
That their tongue should ever idly wag!
I really feel good when their voices ring
With joy at singing the songs I've taught,
But could I feel good at my conscience's sting
If they ever knew evil things I've taught?
Yes, today I stood and watched them go
And today I could only pray
For guidance and wisdom to help me show
These girls of mine the better way.
Today I was given a lesson to learn
And a charge to hold in trust
For Girl Scouting won't stop with badges we earn
But challenges me to become what I must.
I'm challenged to love when loving is hard --
To forgive when it's bitter to do.
I'm challenged at all times to be on guard
That my actions and words will be true.
But I'm glad that this is my challenge
For I know beyond any doubts
That I'm better by far than ever I'd be
Without that troop of Girl Scouts.
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2. We have a promise and a law. On our honor, we try to do
our best to be fair and square. (CHEX CEREAL)
3. Some of us are tall, and some of us are small. When we
get together, size doesn't matter at all. (PRETZEL THINS AND MINI
4. Sometimes we are nutty. We love to joke and play. We'd
love to put a Girl Scout smile into everyone's day. (NUTS)
5. Sometimes we are quiet and thoughtful. We have special
gifts of love and caring to give in service to those who need our help.
6. When we get together, we seem to make circles. We may
sit in circles, play circle games, make a Frienship Circle. You could say
that we are well-rounded. (CHEERIOS)
7. When we are busy planning a project, or doing a craft,
we pop around until we're done. (POPCORN)
8. Girl Scouts respect all living things. The earth is our
home, and we want to keep it safe for everyone. (GOLDFISH CRACKERS OR ANIMAL
9. Girl Scouts are "chips off the old block". Girl
Scouting began in 1912. Since then we all have been part of an old
tradition, and are proud to be part of the future.
10. We get a kick out of wearing our uniforms, learning
new things, helping others, and being together with our friends. (KIX
11. Young Girl Scouts may be hard to resist because they
are fresh, sweet and new. But the older scout may e more fun, because she
has more experience than you! (RAISINS)
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You see, although we think of Girl Scouting now, it really isn't "today"!
It's the Girl Scouting for tomorrow, and to help them explore a new way.
It's the caring, sharing, learning, growing, the Golden Rule is our thumb.
For she'll be the one with the helping hand, in the future years to come.
So, when she comes home the next time please, you can rest with a brand new start.
For the craft that she brought home today, is molded in her heart.
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I want to help her learn to finish anything she starts and do it well and to guide her to know her worth with a
deeper understanding of herself. I want to help shape women who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.
I want them to be the best they can be - whether as
career women or as homemakers, wives and mothers who are the hearts of the
family. In giving of my time and myself I reap rewards far beyond what I give. I receive a better world for my children and
future generations.
I'm a Girl Scout Leader because I care.
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Because the girl wants to explore, We must be her guide.
Because the girl wants to belong, We must open our arms.
Because the girl is searching for direction, We must be her compass
Because the girl encounters times of turmoil, We must be her safe haven.
Because the girl is tomorrow's woman, We must care today.
Because of the girl… We exist.
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This penny symbolizes the many rewards we receive during
our lifetime. Rewards not in money or gifts, but in a smile of a friend, a
handshake of a new friend and the knowledge and pride gained in doing the best you can in reaching your life's goal. Keep this
penny...every once in a while look at it and remember what it means."
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Then one day, the Little Green Hen found she needed a
Cookie Manager for her troop. She asked Susie's mother, but Susie's mother
said, "No, I'm far to busy with my church circle." She asked Janie's mother,
but Janie's mother said, "No, I'm busy redecorating just now." She asked
Kathy's mother, the Kathy's mother said, "No, I'm working so we can buy a
snowmobile." "All right" said the Little Green Hen, "I'll do it myself," and
she did. But, she was so busy handling the Cookie Sale that they didn't
finish planning for their overnight at spring vacation and so it had to be
Then one day, the Little Green Hen found she needed a
Finance Manager. She asked Susie's mother, but Susie's mother said, "No, I'm
busy working on the school referendum." She asked Janie's mother, but
Janie's mother said, "No, we're going to Spain." She asked Kathy's mother,
but Kathy's mother said, "No, I'm working to buy a motorboat for the
summer." "All right" said the Little Red Hen, "I'll do it myself," and she
did. But, she was so busy making finance calls that she couldn't keep up
with the badge records, and so they had to cancel the Court of Awards.
Then it came time to re-register the troop. Susie's mother
said, "I don't think the Little Green Hen is a very good leader." And
Janie's mother said, "I don't think Janie will stay in Girl Scouts because
they didn't finish their Christmas project, they didn't go on their
overnight, and Janie didn't get her badges." And Kathy's mother said, "I
don't think Kathy will stay in Girl Scouts because they didn't go on their
overnight, and Kathy didn't get her badges."
And the Little Green Hen said, "I won't take the Girl
Scout troop for another year because I can't do it all myself." And she
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The Top People Always Do What Is Expected And Then Some
They Are Thoughtful Of Others, They Are Considerate And Kind And Then Some
They Meet Their Obligations And Responsibilities Fairly And Squarely And
Then Some
They Are Good Friends And Helpful Neighbors And Then Some
They Can Be Counted On In An Emergency And Then Some
I Am Thankful For People Like This For They Make The World More Livable
Their Spirit Is Summed Up In These Three Little Words And Then Some
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Perhaps your involvement with a child will avert a world tragedy and you will be among the most important
individuals who ever lived. Children are the makers of history, the builders of tomorrow. If you can have some part in guiding them up the trails to adulthood, on to the high road of noble character and constructive citizenship, you may prove to be the most influential person in their lives, the most important person in your community.
A hundred years from now it will not matter what your bank account was, the sort of house you lived in, or the kind of car you drove. But the world may be different, because you were important in the life of a child.
(Inspired by the words of Forest E. Witcraft -1894-1967)
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Types of Troop Government:
•Brownie Ring - Circle of chairs that girls run around.
•Town Meeting - Chairs all face the same way but girls
•Patrol System - Small groups of chairs - girls all in the
Girl Scout Glossary:
•Badge - A small, round patch on a girl's sash that she
can't remember what she did to get.
•Bridging - A ceremony in which girl is given her
honorable discharge from the troop.
•Brownie - Short girl in brown dress which is either 2
sizes too big or 1 size too small.
•Buddy System - Pairing of girls which guarantees they
will never be in the same place at the same time.
•Cadette - Tall girl who would rather be caught dead than
seen in uniform.
•Candelighting - Ceremony in which a Girl Scout
demonstrates that she cannot light a match.
•Color Guard - Group of Girl Scouts tripping over each
other while banging flag poles into door jambs.
•Court of Awards - Ceremony parents attend to make sure
their daughter got more badges than the neighbor's daughter.
•Court of Honor - Mythical part of the patrol system.
•Daisy - Very short girl with blue smock covering all
food, paint, and grubby hand stains on regular clothes.
•Fly-Up - Brownie ceremony similar to Bridging ceremony,
but girls are booted out of the nest as well.
•Friendship Circle - Girls standing in circle trying to
out-squeeze each other's hands.
•Girl Scout Sign - Girl holding up 3 fingers so she has
something to look at while saying her promise.
•Girl Scout Week - A week on the calendar, sometime in
March, that overstressed leaders can't seem to think of anything special to
do to celebrate it.
•Investiture - Ceremony in which girl forgets her promise
after practicing it at least 25 times that afternoon.
•Junior - Medium size girl dressed in green with sash
falling off shoulder.
•Juliette Low's Birthday - Usually called Halloween
because that's more "fun".
•Kaper - Fancy name to trick the girls into cleaning the
•Kaper Chart - Poster board announcing, for all to see,
who gets to clean the latrine.
•Motto - Be Prepared, but any experienced leader actually
knows it's Be Flexible.
•Neighborhood/Service Unit - A geographical subdivision of
a council with a fancy name to confuse new leaders as to where they belong.
•Patrol - Group of 6 - 8 girls who used to be best
•Quiet Sign - Hand signal invented by leader with
•Ranger - Man in charge of scout camp -- can see gum
wrapper under a tent 50 yards away.
•Scout's Own - A ceremony where no-one contributes
anything and everyone wonders what is coming next.
•Service Team - Group of adults that muddles along trying
to convince everyone else they are great administrators.
•Sit-Upon - A mat or pad, usually somewhere else when you
really need it.
•Thinking Day - Special Guiding and Scouting day when
leaders worldwide wonder why they are spending more than an hour a week on
somebody else's girls.
•Troop - Large group of girls dedicated to making leader
•Try-It - Triangular piece of colored cloth on a girl's
sash/vest that shows she's been showing up to meetings.
•WAGGGS - What leaders do with their index fingers to
girls that are misbehaving.
Four Program Goals For Girls:
1. To Develop to Her Full Individual Potential.
Translation: You are a very small cog in a very big
2. To Relate to Others With Increasing Understanding,
Skill, and Respect.
Translation: You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours.
3. To Develop Values to Guide Her Actions and to Provide
the Foundation for Sound Decision-making.
Translation: Never Miss a Meeting or a Deadline
4. To Contribute to the Improvement of Society Through the
Use of Her Abilities and Leadership Skills, Working in Cooperation With
Translation: Sell Cookies and collect for Family Appeal.
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You'll make some crafts and play some games,
and soon you'll know all of their names.
You'll circle round and sing a song
and maybe make a sit-upon.
Brownies was great and as time passed
You wanted the fun to last and last.
So up to Juniors you flew one day
And for several years you stayed that way.
You gave some service here and there,
Showed your community that you cared.
Earned some badges for your sash
And sold those cookies for some cash.
Now it was time to become a teen.
You bridged to a blue vest from your green.
A Cadette Girl Scout you've become
And now it gets really fun.
You help with Brownies at Day Camp.
You pitch your tents although it's damp.
The patches that you're earning now
Seem somewhat harder somehow.
But you work long and you work hard.
The next stop is the Silver Award.
And along the way you plan some trips
And read the news for travel tips.
Next up, you're Seniors, still in blue,
And YOU'VE decided what you'll do.
More service and leadership are your goals.
(Still roasting marshmallows on the coals!)
Your opportunities are so great
For trips, for camps (and an occasional date!)
Now Mom stands back with a great big smile
'Cause she knows you're in it for the long mile.
She often times, may hear you say,
"I'll get my Gold Award one day!"
Ruth Thornberg "Owl" 5/20/00
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Mark off the tape in ten year increments with 0 at the left end and 100
at the right. Use large numbers so parents can see from the audience. Roll
the tape back up, so that the 100 is in the center of the roll.
For the presentation you will need two helpers to hold the tape in front
of you so you can point at various points on the tape. Start out saying:
"With the current advances in medical technology its very likely that your
daughter will live about 100 years."
(Have your helpers unroll the tape in front
of you, so the whole time line is visible.)
"Here's a time line of her life. If you're 35 now, statistically, you'll
likely live until you're 75 or so, when your daughter will be about 50."(Rip the tape off at the 1/2 way point
and hand the end to your helper. Let the other half fall to the floor --
very important dramatic effect).
"This represents the years you and your daughter will have together in her
lifetime. And she's probably about 6 or 7 now."
(Rip of the tape slightly below 10
and let that piece fall to the floor. Hand the end to your helper).
here's the time you have left together."
"How old do you suppose your daughter will be when she
goes away to college (or you decide its time for her to be out on her own)? 18 - 20?"
(Rip off the
tape someplace in this vicinity. Let that chunk fall to the floor. Hand the
end to your helper).
"This is the amount of time you have left with her at
"When she's about 13 - middle school age - her friends
start to become a much bigger, maybe the major, influence in her life."
(If you can -assuming
you have/had a teenager - make a comment about how you know this from experience.)
(Rip off the tape someplace in this vicinity. Let that chunk fall to the
floor. Hand the end to your helper).
(Take the very short piece of tape from your helpers and hold in it front
of you, and thank your helpers.)
"This is the time you have left to be the
major shaping force in your daughter's life. You can show her how important
she is
to you by becoming involved in Girl Scouting with her. Girl Scouts is a
remarkable opportunity for you and your daughter to share a great variety of fun, exciting and positive experiences. Experiences that
give you the opportunity to help her grow into an adult that you'll be proud
to point to and say: 'That's my daughter -she's a good person.'"
(Go on to talk about volunteer opportunities in your
council/service unit and how parents
can participate in them.)
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Go placidly amid the noise
and excitement of your meeting,
And remember that this is
one sign of good Scouting.
As far as possible without
Be on good terms with all
your fellow leaders.
Plan your programs
carefully and cheerfully;
And listen to others, even
the youngest Daisy Scout;
She will give you many
moments of Joy.
Avoid loud and aggressive
gatherings of Leaders,
Except when you're part of
If you compare your troop
with others, do not become vain or bitter;
For success can only be
judged by the smiles on their faces.
Enjoy your achievements as
well as your plans.
Keep in mind the Aim of
the movement,
However hard to understand
at times,
It is a real possession in
the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution with your
troop funds;
For a Girl Scout works
hard for her money.
But let this not blind you
to what Girl Scouting is all about.
Baden-Powell wrote it
himself; Camping and the Outdoors.
Be yourself. especially,
have fun. Neither burn out too soon;
For in the face of all
aridity and disenchantment
Those girls are depending
on you.
Take kindly the counsel of
your Service Team,
They will help you all
that they can.
Nurture strength of spirit
in case of a failure
But do not blame
yourself... you have done your best,
And what you think of as
failure may be super fun to your Girl Scouts.
Beyond a wholesome
discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are the most important
person in Scouting;
We need more adults like
To help the youth of this
And whether or not it is
clear to you,
You are molding the future
of this country.
Therefore, be at peace
with God,
Whatever you conceive Him
to be,
And whatever your labors
and aspirations,
In the noisy confusion of
your meeting
Keep peace with yourself.
With all its hard work and
sometimes frustration,
It is still a wonderful
Be cheerful and strive for
good Scouting ...
Author Unknown
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We complete authorization forms, budgets, and registrations, and fill our
homes with boxes of paperwork that you will never see. We are required to take many hours of training as well as attend various
meetings so that we can meet our greatest challenge- providing a variety of
programs which meet the needs and interests of very individual girls. We try to involve parents who want us to understand that they don't have
the time to drive on outings or help at meetings. We rejoice at the
generosity of others.
Sometimes we find ourselves going in to many directions, we run out of
steam. We have memory lapses. Communication lines break down. Time slips by.
But that doesn't mean we don't care. So many evenings we spend on the phone, seeking advice and support from
other leaders when disappointments or problems occur. "How do I keep my
girl's attention?" "What are your ideas for the ceremony?" "How do you work
with girls in different grades?"
Our dining tables are covered with bits of rope, menus, trip permits,
craft supplies, paper work and badges for each and every girl in the troop.
A couple of them won't show up, and don't think to call and let us know.
Sometimes we feel unappreciated. Yet, these girls can fill us with pride at their determination and
accomplishments. Their smiles light up a room; and when they say "Thank
You", it makes it all worth it.
We help these girls build relationships. Some struggle more than others.
Considerate, loyal, helpful, friendly... is encouraged by the Girl Scout
Promise and Law. And sometimes we too must learn these lessons over and over
again with the girls. But we are willing to keep learning. Please be patient if we appear distracted or frustrated or overwhelmed at
times. Forgive us if we are not the kind of Leader you would be if you had
the time. Instead, provide us with encouragement or offer your help. Keep us
in your thoughts and prayers.
We are, after all, only mentors...role models...leaders. Volunteers who
have taken an oath to give these girls, your girls, the most precious gift
we have to offer- the gift of time.
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Help us as Americans
To be worthy of the flag we bear.
Then help us as real Girl Scouts
To be proud of the uniform we wear.
Help us keep our Promise, Lord,
In thought and word and deed,
And help us all to live the Law
That is in the Girl Scout creed.
Teach us to love our neighbors, Lord,
And then to serve them, too,
Help our actions count, dear Lord,
In everything we do.
Give us strength to carry on
And do our part each day,
Make a place in this world for us
And help us fill it, we pray.
Make us what we ought to be
And in Thy footsteps fall,
Help us to live for others,
O Great Leader of us all.
Dear Lord, guide us Girl Scouts today,
In all our work and all our play,
Help us to see where we may serve,
In some new place, in some new way.
Before our searching eyes unfold,
New beauties which are seldom told.
Help us live the Promise taken,
Code for scouts both young and old.
Give us strength - our job to do,
And courage, too, to see it through
Help us to live the Promise taken
As we dedicate ourselves anew.
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I've learned that regardless of your
relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your
I've learned that making a "living" is not the
same thing as making a "life."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a
second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life
with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something
I've learned that whenever I decide something
with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I
don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day you should reach out
and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat
on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that people will forget what you
said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you
made them feel.
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I will do my best:
To be honest about my girls' abilities and fair to their talents
To be friendly and helpful because my girls deserve the best
To be considerate and caring even when things don't work out
To be courageous and strong because my girls need me
To be responsible for what I say and do because others are depending on me
And to,
To respect myself and others, after all, I am a Girl Scout Leader
To respect authority, even the girls
To use resources wisely by not wasting the potential in each girl I work
To make this world a better place by sharing my best, and not sharing when
To be a sister to every Girl Scout and care for each Girl Scout as family.
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Life is a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces
toward change and behave like free spirits
in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.
Helen Keller
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Then the Girl Scout Leader nonchalantly
said, "Pull, Buddy, pull!" And the horse easily dragged the car out of the
ditch. The motorist was most appreciative and very curious. He asked the
Girl Scout Leader why she called her horse by the wrong name three times.
The Girl Scout Leader said, "Oh, Buddy is blind, and if he thought he was
the only
one pulling, he wouldn't even try!"
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Enough happiness to keep you sweet,
Enough trails to keep you strong,
Enough sorrow to keep you human,
Enough hope to keep you happy,
Enough failure to keep you humble,
Enough friends to give you comfort,
Enough wealth to meet your needs,
Enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each day
Better than yesterday
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B Brownies together we all want to be,
R Ready for learning in grades, one, two, and three.
O Our time spent together is time that we share,
W While helping our friends and showing we care.
N New things to do and new friends to greet,
I Interests to share and people to meet.
E Each new discovery can open a door,
S So watch us keep going and growing some more.
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C stands for challenges, cheerfulness and care.
A means you're always anxious to share.
D means developing the talents God gave.
E is for eagerness and excitement you crave.
T means be thrifty, be thankful, stand tall.
T means be truthful and trustworthy above all.
E stands for every little thing that you do.
But more than all these, to thine own self be true.
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Take time to live; It's one secret of success.
Take time to think; It is the source of power.
Take time to play; It is the secret of youth.
Take time to read; It is the foundation of knowledge.
Take time for friendship; It is the source of happiness.
Take time to laugh; It helps to lift life's load.
Take time to dream; It hitches the soul to the stars.
Take time for God; It's life's only lasting investment.
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Blessed are the Girl Scouts who are taught to see beauty in all things
around them...
For their world will be a place of grace and wonder
Blessed are the Girl who are led with patience and understanding
For they will learn the strength of endurance and gift of tolerance
Blessed are the Girl Scouts who are provided with a home
where family members dwell in harmony and close communion.
For they shall become the peacemakers of the world,
Blessed are the Girl Scouts who are guided by those with faith in a loving
For they will find Him early and will walk with Him through life.
Blessed are the Girl Scouts who are loved and know that they are loved
For they shall sow seeds of love in the world and reap joy for themselves
and others.
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With outstretched arms I stood today,
To touch a hand not far away.
Yes, far in miles but close in thought,
The hand of a sister Guide I sought.
And she in turn reached out to me,
With sister Guides far o'er the sea,
And she and they and you and I,
Together a friendship know shall tie.
For though we may not speak the same,
Together we all share one aim.
We all believe, as well we should,
In our Girl Guide/Girl Scout sisterhood.
And so today we set aside
That every Scout and Every Guide,
Might think of sisters o'er the sea,
Sisters to you and sisters to me.
That we might stop and realize
A fact we often do not prize,
That with Girl Guides from every land,
We form one mighty friendship band.
With outstretched arms I stood today,
With sister Guides I kneeled to pray,
And touched in prayer and heart and thought
The hand of a sister Guide I sought.
Marjorie Sullivan
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When things
go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is strange with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When we might have won had we stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worse that you must not quit.
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The Honor of a Girl Scout is to be trusted.
It knows no guide.
The Loyalty of a Girl Scout is changeless.
It enables the weak.
The Duty of a Girl Scout is service.
It bears burdens for others.
The Friendship of a Girl Scout is universal.
It offers sisterhood to all.
The Courtesy of a Girl Scout is unfailing
It makes bright the walks of life.
The Gentleness of a Girl Scout protects all creatures.
It suffers no cruelty.
The Obedience of a Girl Scout is instant
It knows no rebellion.
The Presence of a Girl Scout is cheerful.
It dispels all gloom.
The Hand of a Girl Scout is clean.
It does not waste.
The Mind of Girl Scout is clean.
It thinks no evil.
The Word of a Girl Scout is pure.
It utters no shame.
The Deeds of a Girl Scout are noble.
For her motive is unselfish.
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If you think you're beaten, you are,
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but think you can't,
It's almost for sure, you won't.
If you think you're losing, you've lost.
For out in the world we find -
Success begins with a person's will,
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you're outclassed, you are,
You've got to think high to rise.
You have to stay with it,
In order to win the prize.
Life's battles don't always go,
To the one with the better plan.
For more often than not, you will win,
If only you think you can.
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Today I smiled and all at once
Things didn't look so bad
Today I shared with someone else
A bit of hope I had
Today I sang a little song
And felt my heart grow light
And walked a happy little mile
Without a cloud in sight
Today I worked with what I had
And longed for nothing more
And what seemed like only weeds
Were flowers at my door
Today I loved a little more
Complained a little less
And in the giving of myself
Forgot my weariness
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At five, and all ready for fun,
A Daisy Girl Scout, just waiting to run.
As a Daisy, she is starting to grow.
She's doing things and always on the go.
At six, a little girl is all ready to be
A Brownie Girl Scout, a bright penny to see.
As a Brownie, her life is just chock-full of fun.
She's busy and eager - forever on the run.
How to plan - what to do about most anything,
Comes from ideas shared in the Brownie Ring.
She learns how to grow with the Brownie Try-Its.
As she explores the world, bit by bit.
Toward growing in heart, the foundation was laid
On the day by the pool where her promise was made
'Til the day she was ready without any doubt
To take the next step - to become a Junior Girl Scout.
By the Promise and law she now strives to live.
A little more of herself she's learning to give.
The patrol system, and so much more to learn,
A new world of proficiency badges to earn.
During the years of Juniors, you grow and grow
In so many ways and soon you will know
That you now are ready to take the next step -
To cross a new bridge and become a Cadette.
As a Cadette, she starts journey,
Exploring the world, its wonders to see.
Careers to choose, decision to make,
Choices of opportunities she can take.
She goes about her merry way,
Her Silver received, she awaits the day,
When across the bridge she once again goes,
As upward to Seniors she continues to grow.
A Senior Scout, as leader she trains,
To share with others what she has gained
She strives to decide which path she will take,
Will it be scouting, college, or a job she will take?
And then across the bridge she will go,
With a wealth of information,
That she'll need to know
As off to the world of Adult Scouting she goes.
As an adult, she'll have the chance,
To give back what she took without a second glance,
She'll return to the younger Scouts that she will meet,
The love, understanding, trust, and respect,
That as a child she deemed a treat.
Patricia L. Feickert
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I shall study my girls so that I may understand them.
I shall like my girls so that I can help them.
I shall learn - for they have much to teach me
I shall laugh - for youth grows comfortable with laughter.
I shall give myself freely - yet I shall take so that they acquire the habit
of giving.
I shall be a friend - for a friend is needed.
I shall lead - yet I shall beware of pushing.
I shall listen - for a listener prevents combustion.
I shall warn them when my experience warrants it.
I shall commend when actions merit it.
I shall not overlook mistakes - yet I shall not blame them.
Lastly - I shall try to be that which I hope they think I am
Mary Lanigan, a Canadian Girl Guide Leader
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There is a group of living angels,
Who give and give each year
These incredibly gifted people
Are known as volunteers.
Some ask "Why do you do it?"
"You mean it doesn't pay a dime?"
"Why, you'd have to be crazy
To give away all that time!"
But volunteers know without a doubt
That kids need to know we care
So If for no other reason
They come--and give--and share.
For the living angels
Practice what they believe
They know its' always better
To give -- than it is to receive.
-- Piney Jordan
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I'd like to bring an end to strife
and peace on earth to see.
But all I have is one small life,
All I can give is me.
I cannot make all nations join
In peace in every land
But, I can reach out to one friend
An understanding hand.
If each of us, would just reach out,
One hand in friendship plain,
We soon would stretch across the earth,
In one unbroken chain.
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For the bounteous help that you have given
For the edge of sanity to which you were driven
For all the skeeters that you had to slap
For all the girls, for you they'll clap
For another Scout chore so very well done
For without you, activities would be none
How to say Thank You in some new way
Always floors me as to what to say
But all of your work was done in glee
Bright young faces are reward for thee.
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Many will be shocked to find
When the day of judgment nears
That there's a special place in heaven
Set aside for volunteers.
Furnished with big recliners,
Satin couches and footstools,
Where there's no committee chairman,
No group leaders or car pools.
No forms to fill out, signs to make,
No bazaar or bake sale,
Not a thing to staple, patch or tape
And nothing to fold or mail.
Telephone lists will be outlawed,
But a finger snap will bring
Cool drinks and gourmet dinners
And treats fit for a king.
You ask, "Who'll serve these privileged few
And work for all they're worth?"
Why, all those who reaped the benefits
And not once volunteered on Earth.
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That is a pretty good return on an
investment in Girl Scouting!
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It's the first parent's meeting, hoping you say the right
It's helping one of your girls with problems at home find some
It's having a girl, the victim of prejudice, ask for advice because she
is too embarrassed to ask her mother.
It's seeing the girls jump and scream in excitement when you tell them
you are going to camp for the first time in the spring.
It's the week that has been terribly hectic and you call your Co-leader
and she says - don't worry - I've got everything under control. Or the week
you both show up at the meeting with nothing to do and the girls take over
and come up with their own ideas.
It's understanding your own daughter better by understanding the other
It's staying up I ate gluing their crafts back together after the girls have
gone home so that they won't know they did it wrong.
It's planning a big campfire and having all the girls fall asleep-too
tired from the day's excitement to participate.
It's soothing a bruised ego or bandaging a cut knee, drying away tears or
simply giving a hug for encouragement.
It's giving and sharing, loving and caring.
It's knowing that without people like you and me, Girl Scouting just
cannot be .
By Kathryn Jacobs, Copyright March,
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First, Girl Scout volunteers care.
They care about each other, they care about other people, they care about
their families. Not just plain old "care," but sincere, deep-down,
bottom-of-the-heart kind of care. They care about people who have less than
they do. They care about people who have more. They care about their
council, they care about the national organization. They care about the
youth of the world and, of course, most especially, they care about girls.
Next, all of the Girl Scout volunteers I've met are committed. They have
a deep sense of commitment to the purpose of Girl Scouting. They believe in
what they are doing. They have made personal commitments to help our
country's young women. They support the Girl Scout promise and law, and live
them both in their daily lives.
Girl Scout volunteers work hard. Whatever you say about Girl Scout
volunteer work, you can't say it's easy. It's hard work. That's okay because
Girl Scout volunteers are busy active people, full of energy and enthusiasm.
They work hard and they enjoy it. And they get a lot done.
Successful Girl Scout volunteers enjoy life and they share that joy with
the people around them. They're happy people. They smile a lot. They like to
Girl Scout volunteers are understanding. They are open to the ideas of
others, and take the time to listen. They are skillful in perceiving the
needs of others, and react with sensitivity to those needs. They understand
the need for compromise and mutual support.
Girl Scout volunteers are generous. Generous with their time, generous
with their talents, generous with their treasures.
Girl Scout volunteers have a sense of humor. They have fun and can laugh
at themselves.
Girl Scout volunteers are confident. They are positive thinkers. They are
persons who know we can succeed and convince others of that.
Finally, Girl Scout volunteers have faith, they believe. They have faith
in themselves, faith in the Girl Scout Movement, and what we're trying to
do. They have faith in others, especially in little girls. They have faith
in their council, faith in their community, faith in God.
Girl Scout volunteers are special, very special. Not everyone can be one.
Some try and don't succeed. But those who do are special, some of the most
special people in the world. People just like you.
A careful soul I have to be,
A little Girl Scout follows me.
To a narrow path I must stay,
For if I don't, she too will stray.
I must choose my deeds with care.
For all I do, she too, will dare.
My words I guard and softly speak
And I must love the strong and the weak.
Oh, I must be fair, from the start.
And boldly lead with a steady heart.
In all I say and all I do,
I promise to strive to be true.
Because you know...
Where're I go...
A careful soul I have to be,
A little Girl Scout follows me!
Ley Cash
I gave her the application, and parent participation sheet.
(Her eyes were filled with sunshine as she left on dancing feet.)
Next day my friend was back again. No longer wearing the smile she'd had.
"I guess I'll skip the Brownies" (Her eyes were dark and sad).
"My mom is awfully busy, She has lots of friends , you see,
She'd never have time for a troop, She hardly has time for me."
"And dad is always working, He's hardly ever there.
To give them any more to do Just wouldn't be fair."
She handed back the papers With the dignity of eight years
And smiling bravely left me, (Her eyes were filled with tears.)
Do you see your own girl's eyes As other people may?
How she looks when you're "too busy" Or, "just haven't the time today"?
A girl is such a special gift, Why won't you realize,
It only takes a little time, To put sunshine in her eyes.
You say "I'll start tomorrow" But tomorrow is far away.
She's little for such a short time So won't you start today?
Before our searching eyes unfold,
new beauties which are seldom told
help us to live the promise taken
Code for Girl Scouts both new and old.
--Deirdre Dee (zosha)
When the Creator was making Girl Scout Leaders, He was into His 6th day of
"overtime" when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling
around on this one."
And the Creator said, "Have you read the specification on this order?"
She has to be completely washable but not plastic, have 180 movable parts
...all replaceable, run on black coffee and Girl Scout Cookies, have a lap
the disappears when she stands up, a smile that can cure anything from a
bruised ego to a broken leg, and 6 pairs of hands!"
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "6 pairs of hands....no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me the problems," said the Creator,
"It's the three pairs of eyes that Girl Scout Leaders have to have."
"That's in the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Creator nodded. "One pair that sees through closed doors and tent
flaps when she asks 'What are you girls doing in there?' when she already
knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but
what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front so that she can
look at a girl when she goofs and say, 'I understand and I love you' without
so much as uttering a word."
"Creator," said the angel touching his sleeve gently, "come to
bed...Tomorrow ..."
"I can't," said the Creator, "I'm so close to making something so close
to myself. Already I have one that heals herself when she is sick ...run for
a weekend on four hours of sleep...can feed a patrol of eight on one pound
of hamburger...can make treasures from trash....and can get a dozen 7yr.
olds to agree on a decision."
The angel circled the model of a Girl Scout Leader very slowly." It's too
soft," she sighed.
"But tough!" said the Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this Girl
Scout Leader can do or endure."
"Can it think?"
"Not only think, but it can reason, compromise, and delegate," said the
Finally, the angel bent over and ran a finger across the cheek." There's
a leak," she pronounced. "I told You... You were trying to put too much into
this model."
"It's not a leak," said the Creator. "It's a tear."
"What's it for?"
"It's for joy, sadness, delight, disappointment, happiness, pain, and
"You are a genius," said the angel.
The Creator looked somber. "I didn't put it there"
Melanie Racine-Kerr
**(I usually present the leader(s) with a small papier-mache box
painted gold. Inside the bottom of the box is a girl scout sticker. After
closing the box, tie a red ribbon around the circumference and secure with a
bow. There are many ways to present the leadership with their box - arranged
them in a basket or stacked in a large gift bag, etc. As you read the poem
pass around the basket or have them reach inside the large gift bag. By the
end of the poem each leader will have their own special little box for them
to take home. Every time I have done this activity the leader(s) realize the
impact they have on each other and all those they come in contact with.
There is never a dry eye in the house including my own.)
Story Behind the Box:
The story goes that some time ago a man punished his 5 year old daughter for
wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he
became even more upset when the child pasted the gold paper so as to
decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little
girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and said, "This is
for you, Daddy." The father was embarrassed by his earlier over reaction,
but his anger flared again when he found the box was empty. He spoke to her
in a harsh manner, "Don't you know, young lady, when you give someone a
present there's supposed to be something inside the package?" The little
girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, "Oh, Daddy, it's not
empty. I blew kisses into it until it was full." The father was crushed. He
fell on his knees and put his arms around his little girl, and he begged her
to forgive him for his unnecessary anger.
An accident took the life of the child only a short time later and it is
told that the father kept that gold box by his bed for all the years of his
life. Whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems he would open
the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child
who had put it there.
Sometimes as adults we have a tendency to lose sight of the pure
innocence of a child's view of the world. We even experience momentary
lapses of insight with fellow adults. Perhaps simply taking the time to look
into the eyes and heart of another individual can help each of us in
realizing the kindness and beauty that exist inside.
By realizing that our time here on this earth is precious and we each
need to find in ourselves and others the compassion to forgive and respect
each other is truly a gift. Being an adult leader gives each of us an
opportunity to show by example that even when we make a mistake or are faced
with a difficult situation that we can turn a negative experience into a
positive one. Respecting others and treating each other with kindness and
dignity allows everyone to see the beauty that exists in each of us.
aluable is the work you do.
utstanding is how you always come through.
oyal, sincere and full of good cheer,
ntiring in your efforts throughout the
otable are the contributions you make.
rustworthy in every project you take.
ager to reach your every goal.
ffective in the way you fulfill your role.
eady with a smile like a shining star,
pecial and wonderful—that's what you
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Long term team players needed for challenging permanent work in a chaotic
environment. Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills and be
willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and
frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including
trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports
tournaments in faraway cities. Travel expenses not reimbursed.
For the rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated at least temporarily,
until someone needs $5 to go skating. Must be willing to bite tongue
repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be
able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the
screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing
to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair,
mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls,
maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all
ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be dispensable one minute, an
embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys and battery operated devices. Must always
hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete
accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also
include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
Virtually none. Your job is to remain in the same position for years,
without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that
those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
None required, unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually
exhausting basis.
You pay them, offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due
when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is
left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually
enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement,
no paid holidays and no stock options are offered, the job supplies
limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life if you
play your cards right.
Girl Scout sister are forever friends........
Each morning when the day begins .......
When other friendships fade or end...
Girl Scout sisters are forever friends......
Seasons come and seasons go........
Summer rains turn into snow.......
But no matter where you live.....
Are how far you go........
Girl Scout sisters are forever so.....
Pam Martini
it strange that princes and kings
And clowns that caper in sawdust rings
And common folks like you and me
Are builders of eternity?
To each is given a bag of tools, --
A shapeless mass and a book of rules;
And each must make, ere life is flown,
A stumbling-block or a stepping-stone.
Set a goal to strive for,
Work to reach the top,
Though you may be weary,
Pause, but never stop.
Use each failure wisely,
Learn from each mistake,
Setbacks are the stepping stones,
To the golden break.
True success comes slowly,
Roads are rough and long,
But when you approach the end,
You will sing a song.
It's very hard to realize this,
Yet, it is really so,
Things that come too easily,
Just as easily go.
Have faith in your purpose,
Believe in what you do,
Faith is always needed,
To make your dreams come true.
Make new friends, but keep the old;
Those are silver, these are gold.
New-made friendships, like new wine,
Age will mellow and refine.
Friendships that have stood the test-
Time and change-are surely best;
Brow may wrinkle, hair grow gray,
Friendship never knows decay.
For 'mid old friends, tried and true,
Once more we our youth renew.
But old friends, alas! may die,
New friends must their place supply.
Cherish friendship in your breast-
New is good, but old is best;
Make new friends, but keep the old;
Those are silver, these are gold.
A candle's but
a simple thing
It starts with just a bit of string
Yet dipped and dipped with patient hand
it gathers wax right up the strand
Until, complete with snowy white
it gives at last a lovely light
Life is so like that bit of string
each deed we do, a simple thing
Yet day by day if on life's strand
we work with patient heart and hand
It gathers joy, makes dark days bright
and gives at last a lovely light
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When you
thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the
refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I
learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me
and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew
there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a
friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of
each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money
to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something
should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and
everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your
responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would
have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I
learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to
be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that
I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say,
"Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
Girl Scouting is a belief in a set of values...of truth and
honesty, of the dignity and worth of each person, of the willingness to work
with others from all walks of life.
Girl Scouting is a belief that God made this world...and that we have a
duty to Him.
Girl Scouting is a belief in the democratic process...of listening to
each other thoughtfully, of discussion and evaluation of ideas, of the give
and take of compromise to evolve a solution, of abiding by the majority
opinion with respect for minority views.
Girl Scouting is a belief that one of the greatest gifts a child can
have...is an understanding heart attuned to other people.
Girl Scouting is a belief in leadership...that children need adult
guidance and a firm thoughtful discipline that leads to self-discipline,
that girls work in meaningful partnership with adults.
Girl Scouting is a belief that girls will grow to be better
women...because adult men and women give greatly of their time, their
talents, their energies, their worldly goods and their hearts...to make Girl
Scouting available to all girls.|
like to bring an end to strife
And peace on earth to see,
But all I have is one small life.
All I can give is ME.
I cannot make all nations join
In peace in every land,
But I can reach out to one friend
An understanding hand.
If each of us would just reach out
One hand in friendship plain,
We soon would reach across the earth
In one unbroken chain.
Written by Girl Scout Troop 338, Great Blue Heron Council in 1998
In our world and troubled times.
The only peace is in your mind.
Bit it is stronger
And it will last longer
Than any material things.
There is love beyond all hate
And peach beyond all war.
People are people, looks can't decide
Just one special feeling
Than comes from inside.
Written by Kathryn Lawson, age 12; 1985. NWGA Leader/Daughter Wknd.
Somewhere between
the sternness of a parent and the comradeship of a pal is that mysterious
creature we call a Girl Scout Leader. These leaders come in all shapes and
sizes and may be male or female. But they all have one thing in common, a
glorious twinkle in their eye.
Girl Scout leaders are found everywhere - on filed trips, camp-outs,
square dances and contests. They are always preparing for, sitting through,
participating in, or recuperating from a meeting of some kind. They're
tireless consumers of cookies, experts at threading needles, and peerless
leaders of songs and games. They have a telephone stuck in their ear, a jar
of glue at their fingertips, ashes in their hair and blisters on their feet.
A Girl Scout leader is many things - an artist making a display for an
event, a nurse patching up a skinned knee, a counselor at camp, a lawyer
filling out reports and a shoulder to cry on when a project just didn't
Nobody else is so early to rise and so late home at night. Nobody else
has so much fun with such a large family of girls. We sometimes forget them,
but we can't do without them. They receive no salary, but we can never repay
They are "Angels in Green", "Saints in Sleeping Bags". Their only reward
is the love of the kids and the respect of the community. But when they look
around them at the skills they've taught and the youth they've built,
there's an inner voice from somewhere that says, "WELL DONE".
caterpillars crept alone
around the seeds that were yet to be sown.
The caterpillars are our girls, you see,
and the seed is the experience of Girl Scout activity.
The caterpillars all fuzzy and new
come together as individuals yet form a crew.
Then the seeds are planted with great care,
seeds of knowledge, experiences and friendships to share.
Changes begin slowly, too slowly to see,
as the girls experience their scouting activities.
The seed grows into a plant, strong
and nourishes our caterpillars all the yearlong.
Scouting has brought changes across the world wide,
but the change in our girls is mostly inside.
Yes, those simple seeds have changed each of our lives
With the help of Girl Scouts, our girls have blossomed into butterflies.
little girls in the brightest blue,
came to a meeting, learning the Promise and the Law
And how to live by it.
Then came Brownies, of which there were many,
a sea of helpers, all giggling and happy,
Sit upons, s'mores and try it's alike,
You took them on their very first hike.
Along came the Juniors, who were just getting started,
You told them never to settle , to dream big and strong,
While you taught them "How To", and to honor themselves.
Cadettes came next with their clothes of tan,
looking forward to building their dreams of tomorrow,
as You guided their plans.
Seniors came last, and oh what change,
In these young women who you've guided and shown,
You've watched and encouraged
all those seeds you've sown ,
On their way to life's new adventures,
You've done your task well,
They plan , and implement, and lead on their own,
A positive example is what you've shown.
Those little girls in blues, browns, greens and tans,
Are now young women with dreams in hand
So thank you Leaders for all you've done,
You've served them proud,
Each and every one!!!
The purpose
of Girl Scouting is inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character,
conduct, patriotism, and service, so that they may become happy and
resourceful citizens.
Somewhere between the sternness of a parent and the
comradeship of a pal is
that mysterious creature we call a Girl Scout Leader. These leaders come in
all shapes and sizes and may be male or female. But they all have one thing
in common, a glorious twinkle in their eye. Girl Scout leaders are found
everywhere - on filed trips, camp-outs, square dances and contests. They are
always preparing for, sitting through, participating in, or recuperating
a meeting of some kind. They're tireless consumers of cookies, experts at
threading needles, and peerless leaders of songs and games. They have a
telephone stuck in their ear, a jar of glue at their fingertips, ashes in
their hair and blisters on their feet. A Girl Scout leader is many things -
an artist making a display for an event, a nurse patching up a skinned knee,
a counselor at camp, a lawyer filling ut reports and a shoulder to cry on
when a project just didn't work. Nobody else is so early to rise and so late
home at night. Nobody else has so much fun with such a large family of
girls. We sometimes forget them, but we can't do without them. They receive
no salary, but we can never repay them. They are "Angels in Green", "Saints
in Sleeping Bags". Their only reward is the love of the kids and the respect
of the community. But when they look around them at the skills they've
taught and the youth they've built, there's an inner voice from somewhere
that says, "WELL DONE".
wear the pin of a Girl Scout; I try to live the Law.
I have often said the Promise, when life held only flaws.
But it's not the pin nor the Promise, nor just the Law I live
That causes me to love this Scouting - It's the feeling Scouting can give.
You have to live it to know it: When the sun has sunk down low
You must sing with other Girl Scouts, around the campfire's glow.
You must plan a cookout with them, and have it spoiled by the rain,
You must sing instead of crying, and make the plans again.
You should hike for many a mile, under a clear blue sky.
Then sleep in the open country, and watch the stars go by.
There are no words to express it, it can't be told in song.
You just must experience it; it will not take you long.
It is brought out when you are singing, as loud as you can sing.
And again in the peaceful silence, when a flag is taking wing.
Then when you salute Old Glory, you know that you belong,
And Taps cannot end this feeling, after the day is gone.
You will want to meet tomorrow, in hope that you can live
To pass on some of this feeling, only Scouting can give.
So it's not the pin nor Promise, nor just the Law I live,
That cause me to love Girls Scouting - it's the feeling Scouting can give.
Majorie Su
In kindergarten your idea of a good friend was the person who let you
have the red crayon when all that was left was the ugly black one.
In first grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to the
bathroom with you and held your hand as you walked through the scary halls.
In second grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you
stand up to the class bully.
In third grade your idea of a good friend was the person who shared their
lunch with you when you forgot yours on the bus.
In fourth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who was willing
to switch square dancing partners in gym so you wouldn't have to be stuck
do-si-do-ing with Nasty Nicky or Smelly Susan.
In fifth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who saved a seat
on the back of the bus for you.
In sixth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went up to
Nick or Susan, your new crush, and asked them to dance with you, so that if
they said no you wouldn't have to be embarrassed.
In seventh grade your idea of a good friend was the person who let you
copy the social studies homework from the night before that you had
forgotten about.
In eighth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you
pack up your stuffed animals and old baseball cards so that your room would
be a "high schooler's" room, but didn't laugh at you when you finished and
broke out into tears.
In ninth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went with
you to that "cool" party thrown by a senior so you wouldn't wind up being
the only freshman there.
In tenth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who changed
their schedule so you would have someone to sit with at lunch.
In eleventh grade your idea of a good friend was the person who gave you
rides in their new car, convinced your parents that you shouldn't be
grounded, consoled you when you broke up with Nick or Susan, and found you a
date to the prom.
In twelfth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you
pick out a college, assured you that you would get into that college, helped
you deal with your parents who were having a hard time adjusting to the idea
of letting you go . . .
At graduation your idea of a good friend was the person who was crying on
the inside but managed the biggest smile one could give as they
congratulated you.
The summer after twelfth grade your idea of a good friend was the person
who helped you clean up the bottles from that party, helped you sneak out of
the house when you just couldn't deal with your parents, assured you that
now that you and Nick or you and Susan were back together, you could make
through anything, helped you pack up for college and just silently hugged
you as you looked through blurry eyes at 18 years of memories you were
leaving behind,and finally on those last days of childhood, went out of
their way to come over and send you off with a hug, a lot of memories,
reassurance that you would make it in college as well as you had these past
18 years, and most importantly sent you off to college knowing you were
Now, your idea of a good friend is still the person who gives you the
better of the two choices, holds your hand when you're scared, helps you
fight off those who try to take advantage of you, thinks of you at times
when you are not there, reminds you of what you have forgotten, helps you
put the past behind you but understands when you need to hold on to it a
little longer, stays with you so that you have confidence, goes out of their
way to make time for you, helps you clear up your mistakes, helps you deal
with pressure from others, smiles for you when they are sad, helps you
become a better person, and most importantly loves you!
Source unknown
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Leaders are called to stand in that lonely place
Between the no longer and the not yet
And intentionally make decisions
That will bind, forge, move
And create history.
We are not called to be
We are not called to be safe,
We are not called to follow.
We are the ones called to take risks,
We are the ones called to change attitudes,
To risk displeasures,
We are the ones called to gamble our lives
For a better world.
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"I realize that each year it
has changed and grown until I know that, a decade from now, what I might say
of it would seem like an echo of what has been instead of what is."
Juliette Gordon Low
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1. Thou shall be prompt in arrivals and departures--also in
turning in monies due.
2. Thou shall see that thy daughter arrives in uniform with book in her
3. Thou shall not wait to be called upon to help. Plan on staying at
meetings to help once in a while. The leaders may struggle alone rather than
taking the time to make phone calls.
4. Thou shall take time at home to help thy daughter with her achievements
so that she does not fall behind the others. Leaders cannot possibly do all
achievements at their meetings without boredom soon setting in and lack of
time to complete them all. Some achievements must be done at home.
5. Thou shall accompany thy daughter to Girl Scout Sunday, or make
arrangements with another parent to take responsibility for your daughters
transportation and behavior. This other parent is NOT to be the leaders.
6. Thou shall keep thy own children under control at functions that you are
present. It is awkward for a leader to reprimand a girl when her parent is
sitting right there! Thou shall reinforce with thy daughter that the rules
of the meeting place are to be obeyed.
7. Thou shall set a good example for our girls during functions by being a
good sport about participating in the fun and games and keeping annoying
chit-chat to a minimum during ceremonies and awards.
8. Thou shall honor thy troop leaders with TLC. A smile and a kind word of
gratitude will make up for a lot of noise and rowdiness.
9. Thou shall try to "call in sick" when thy daughter has to miss a meeting.
There will undoubtedly be something you need to know, and three absent girls
makes three more phone calls for an already-overloaded leader.
10. Above all, thou shall try to remember that the leader's job is one you
didn't want or didn't think you had time for. Do whatever you can to make
that job easier.
* author unknown
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning…to end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years. (1934-1998)
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth…
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars…the house…the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard…
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile…
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash…
Would you be proud of things they say
About how you spent your dash?
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"The business of a
leader is to turn obstacles into stepping stones,
weakness into strength, and disaster into triumph."
Accepts you as you are
Believes in "you"
Calls you just to say "HI"
Doesn't give up on you
Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
Forgives your mistakes
Gives unconditionally
Helps you
Invites you over
Just "be" with you
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life
Never Judges
Offer support
Picks you up
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits
Says nice things about you
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
Understands you
Values you
Walks beside you
X-plains thing you don't understand
Yells when you won't listen and
Zaps you back to reality
My Purpose......to
go on with my heart and soul, devoting all my energies to Girl Scouts, and
heart and hand with them, we will make our lives and the lives of the future
girls happy, healthy and holy.
Juliette Gordon Low
Carol Lee
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A ccepts you as you are
B elieves in "you"
C alls you just to say "HI"
D oesn't give up on you
E nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
F orgives your mistakes
G ives unconditionally
H elps you
I nvites you over
J ust "be" with you
K eeps you close at heart
L oves you for who you are
M akes a difference in your life
N ever Judges
O ffer support
P icks you up
Q uiets your fears
R aises your spirits
S ays nice things about you
T ells you the truth when you need tohear it
U nderstands you
V alues you
W alks beside you
X -plains thing you don't understand
Y ells when you won't listen and
Z aps you back to reality
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Lincoln symbolizes the freedom we have as Girl Scouts to choose
our own path. One of the path you have chosen is Girl Scout trainer.
* The inscription, "In God We Trust" reminds you that the motivating
force of Girl Scouting is a spiritual one.
* The Lincoln Memorial symbolizes your goal as a Girl Scout trainer:
-providing adults with the knowledge and skills to help inspire girls
become happy resourceful citizens. This is the ultimate tribute to
you the Girl Scout trainer.
* The three steps represent the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise
* The ten columns remind you of the Girl Scout Law.
* Just as the columns support the monument, you teach how the Girl
Scout Promise & Law supports the values and goals of the organization.
* The open door symbolizes the openness in which you share you
knowledge and skills with others.
* "E. Pluribus Unum" reminds you that many people are united in Girl
Scouting. As a trainer, you nurture that unity with your enthusiasm
and inclusiveness.
* This penny symbolizes the many rewards you will receive during
your lifetime. The rewards of a Girl Scout trainer are not money or
gifts. A smile from a new trainee who noe feels more confident in
working with girls, a handshake shared with an adult who has learned
a new skill, and knowledge and pride you gain in doing the best you
can while mentoring others in Girl Scouting.
* Keep this penny...every once in a while look at it and remember
what it means to be a Girl Scout trainer.
rewritten by Carol Lee Spages
Let me
but live from year to year
With forward face and unreluctant soul,
Not hastening to, nor turning from the goal;
Not mourning for the things that disappear
In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
From what the future veils; but with a whole
And happy heart that pays its toll
To youth and age, and travels on with cheer.
So let the way wind up the hill or down;
Though rough or smooth, the journey will be joy,
Still seeking what I sought when but a boy:
New friendship, high adventure, and a crown!
I shall grow old, but never lose life's zest,
Because the road's last turn will be the best.
From Daisy Girl Scouts dressed in blue
when everything is fresh and new
we learn our Promise and our Law
and we grow strong as we grow tall.
As Brownie Girl Scouts eager to learn
We try new things and Try-its earn
We make the world a better place
with a big Brownie smile on our face
In to Juniors we venture on
exploring our backyard and beyond
In a circle of friendship, hand in hand
helping people all that we can
Girl Scouts 11 to 17 have much to achieve
whether Cadettes, Seniors or Studio 2B
They can earn their Silver and their Gold
while they make new friends and keep the old
Little girls into women grow
sharing with other all that they know
Adult Girl Scouts are there to lead
and lend a hand where there's a need
From level to level, step by step
with our sister Girl Scouts there to help
we meet the challenge each level brings
then we're on to bigger and better things.
Ruth Stephenson
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F - Forgiving; Fun; Festive
U - Understanding; Unique; Ubiquitous
D - Diligent; Delightful; desperate to do well
G - Generous; Giving; Grateful;
E - Exactly perfect to be a Girl Scout Leader.
F - For all you have done and will do....
U - Understanding that someone has to do it.....
D - Diligently watching over the girls.....
G - Giving all you have and more....
E - Endless Paper Work
F - Fantastic
U - Upbeat
D - Divine
G - Green Blooded
E - Energetic
F - Following the 'RULES'' (even when you don't agree!)
U - Understanding Change (even when you don't like it)
D - Delivering quality program (even when you'd rather not)
G - Giving your heart and soul (even when you're soooo tired.)
E - Entirely devoted to it all.
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I Am A
Girl Scout
I am sunshine...the sparkle of merriment in the eyes of my youth.
I am a doorway out of the commonplace into a new, exciting experience.
I am a purpose-for-life, which will make the later years of the girls
I love rewarding.
I am noise... and a silence with warmth in it.
I am laughter...and a quiet revolution, which seeks the comfort of a
I am energy and a touch of living service.
I am youth and the slowly emerging habits that make matured experience
I am the today and tomorrow that is being shaped.
I am habits, ideals, ways of living, confirmed attitudes in the souls
of youth.
I am the giver of gifts that fall not away, that time will not quench,
that riches will not deceive.
I am a home to which a heart can unfold.
I am a force that holds you near to each other no matter how different
people are.
I am a spirit that forever sings within your heart.
I am love - deep, sincere, devoted love.
I am part of you - for though your feet may pass my door, in my memory
you will live eternally.
I am a Girl Scout.
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badge is a symbol
of something earned
For doing things nimble
while a skill is learned.
A badge is a token
of a service rendered
With no praise spoken
for assistance tendered.
A badge is a goal
for which girls work hard
To accomplish a role
and meet with high regard.
A badge is not to be taken lightly
Its possession is quite a feat
It must be earned rightly
And all requirements meet.
"Volunteers are special people with a
highly developed sense of
responsibility. While pessimists and optimists argue whether a glass is
half-empty or half-full, the volunteer sees a glass of water and starts
looking for someone who might be thirsty"
Kristy McGuire Girl Scouts of Northeast Mississippi, 2001 Dedicated to Megan
and Katie
This is the World Trefoil Pin!
Wear it proudly!
The aims of Girl Scouting,
It proclaims loudly!
Reflecting the gold
Of heaven's sun
In God's blue sky
Above everyone.
The shape of the trefoil
Our Promise shows,
The three distinct parts
That each Girl Scout knows.
The stars are our goals -
The Promise and the Law,
Girl Scouts' way of life
Shine without flaw.
The vein of the leaf
Our compass true
Pointing the way
For me and you.
The base of the stalk
Is love's pure flame
Girl Scouts the world over
With but one aim -
Whatever her creed,
Her race or her color
Her name or need.
This is the World Trefoil Pin
We proudly wear
Symbol of Girl Scouting
On My Honor I will try:
To do my duty to God and my country
To help other people at all times.
To obey the Girl Scout Laws.
I. A Girl Scout's Honor Is to Be Trusted
II. A Girl Scout Is Loyal
III. A Girl Scout's Duty Is to Be Useful and to Help Others
IV. A Girl Scout Is a Friend to All, and a Sister to Every Other Girl
V. A Girl Scout Is Courteous
VI. A Girl Scout Is a Friend to Animals
VII. A Girl Scout Obeys Orders
VIII. A Girl Scout Is Cheerful
IX. A Girl Scout Is Thrifty
X. A Girl Scout Is Clean in Thought, Word and Deed
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Once Daisy planted the sapling tree
And passed its care on to you and to me
It's roots are deep and spreading still
It's branches reaching, her dreams to fulfill
The golden sun will help it grow
The gentle rain will nourish it so
For generations we'll keep it true
Girl Scouts forever, for me and for you.
Oh I wish I were a little Daisy Girl Scout,
That is what I'd truly like to be!
'Cuz if I were a little Daisy Girl Scout,
Everyone would be in love with me!
Skies above me dancing in the sunshine,
Water shining silver like the sea,
All the world is just around the corner,
All the future waiting just for me.
I'm glad I am a little Daisy Girl Scout,
Sharing lots of fun, as you can see,
And if you are a little Daisy Girl Scout,
You can come to Girl Scouts just like me!
It's not for money: it's not for fame.
It's not for only personal gain.
It's just for love of fellowmen.
It's just to lend a helping hand.
It's just to give a little self.
That's something you can't buy with
It's not for medals, worn with pride.
It's just for the feeling deep inside.
It's that reward deep in your heart.
It's feeling that you've been a part
of helping others far and near.
That makes you...
A volunteer
"Volunteers give time today to make life better
"Volunteers give time today to make life better
Ready or not, some
day it will all come to an end.
will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.
All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten
will pass to someone else.
wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.
It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, frustrations
and jealousies will finally disappear.
So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to-do lists will
The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade
won't matter where you came from
or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end.
It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.
Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.
what will matter?
How will the value of your days be measured?
will matter is not what you bought
but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.
will matter is not your success
but your significance.
will matter is not what you learned
but what you taught.
will matter is every act of integrity,
compassion, courage, or sacrifice
that enriched, empowered or encouraged others
to emulate your example.
will matter is not your competence
but your character.
will matter is not how many people you knew,
but how many will feel a lasting loss when your gone.
will matter is not your memories
but the memories that live in those who loved you.
will matter is how long you will be remembered,
by whom and for what.
a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.
to live a life that matters
by Michael Josephson
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A sister is
the one who makes life easier to live,
Whom you can share our likes and dislikes with,
She is the one who tells us her vast secrets and feelings
And asks us to do the same,
And has the rights to know all our friends' name.
She makes us
feel comfortable when we are sad,
She guides us the right way when we are bad,
She is more than any word can tell,
She holds us when we tend to fall.
She comes to
know our problems through our eyes,
She is of course naughty but wise,
She is my life's sunrise.
We should
always make oneself full
of these qualities to be a sister.
And my Sister you are the most beloved to me
As you care so much for me!
Sharing hopes and fears
Laughter and tears
Inside jokes and school
Your best friend's always there
Finishing your
She's your definition of cool
In your eyes she's your sister
You're tighter than tight
Your minds are
both the same
You can tell her your dreams
and your thoughts and your woes
And she'd never think them lame
If you glance her way
During class one day
And catch her eye and smile
Then you know in your heart
That your ARE soul sisters ...And you will be for quite a while
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Learn to
listen like a Teddy Bear.....
With open ears and mouth closed tight.
Learn to
forgive like a Teddy Bear.....
With open heart and not caring who is right.
Auld Lang Syne* - Adaptation by
Carol Lee Spages
*Meaning: Good Old Times
Let not Girl Scouting be forgot
Or the days of auld lang syne
Hold true the Promise and the Law
And let the trefoil shine.
For auld lang syne, my friends
Girl Scouts and auld lang syne
We'll take a hand in friendship yet
For the sake of auld lang syne.
Show me a
person who spends endless hours in training without pay,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person where a cry for help brings split-second dispatch,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person who is devastated when lives are lost or maimed,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person who is graciously welcomed as a next-door neighbor,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person who takes ridicule more than compliments,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person whose car is garaged with the grille facing out,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person who sacrifices homelife, TV... even tender moments,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person visibly moved at the strains of our National Anthem,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person who may be asked to give more than just dedication,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
Show me a
person who is asked to give more... and more... and more,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.
I promise to keep my volunteer hours in check,
to keep my spirit and my family first and,
to make sure I ask for help when I start to feel overwhelmed.
I vow to compare myself to no one -
my time and contributions are my own special gift and,
to feel proud that I can do what I do.
I vow to compare no one to myself,
to recognize everyone gives their best of their time and abilities,
to always remember it is the pieces that make the whole.
I pledge to accept less than perfect,
to always remember I am a volunteer and,
to celebrate the joy in making a difference.
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Its true that in the last 3 years the US has given more in absolute terms to least developed nations (prior to 3 years ago, Japan was the largest donor 7 years running). And I'm not complaining about that. More is better, no argument.
However, if you're going to make a comparison, using that number is silly: the US is *bigger*, and you need to scale this somehow if you want to compare their contribution. Scaling by GNI seems fair enough as its scaling on the ability to give: Norway

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I've been actively looking to purchase a home for about two months now. More important than me actually searching for a home is what I represent: a new generation of home buyers more in tune with technology than ever before. At our fingertips we have the internet, filled with dozens of websites aiding me in my search for a home.
I'm just one of many, part of a new gamer generation that turns to the internet and social networking before an actual realty agent in my home search. I'm also the target audience for Century 21, who recently started a new campaign aimed to raise brand awareness among social gamers who are now of the age to purchase a home.
Real estate company Century 21 is at the forefront of this changing marketing landscape, which now places gamers in the position to buy homes. And what better way to reach the gamer audience then through games? That's exactly what Century 21 is doing through their new The Sims Social marketing campaign.
"Century 21 being involved in social gaming allows us to connect with that home buyer or seller in the venue where they're most comfortable," explained Century 21 CMO, Bev Thorne. "For us, it's engaging them in a new and different way on a platform where the buyers or sellers are comfortable in."
"It's really today's answer for a classic marketing question and that is, 'where is your target consumer and how do you get yourself in front of your target consumer?'" she asked. "This is our answer to that question."
For those who play the game, you may have already seen the object, but Century 21 has sponsored a new in-game fireplace which players can place in their homes and interact with. The fireplace is branded with Century 21's logo and provides in-game rewards for interacting with it. But why a fireplace?
"The fireplace is really akin to the time period we're in here," Bev explained. "The holidays is a time of warmth, it's very appropriate for this time of year." The campaign officially began on December 20th, giving Century 21 the opportunity to present players with "warmth and some in-game value during the holiday season," she said.
Although it's still too early to talk about the results of the three-week marketing campaign, which runs until January 9, 2013, Century 21 has seen past success with its previous campaign — which also involved social gaming. The company's last campaign with SimCity Social resulted in Century 21's Facebook "likes" to increase by 225%. Bev revealed that 192,000 branded Century 21 office buildings were placed by players in the game.
"We are seeing that this consumer is reacting very favorably. They are very willing to engage with us in the game."
I don't think Century 21's new campaign will give me any luck in finding a new home, but as a home buyer, it definitely makes me more aware of their brand. That's really what it's all about, brand awareness. For Century 21, marketing in social gaming is just part one of a 360-degree campaign aimed at putting Century 21 in the middle of the middle of the conversation for someone looking to buy or sell a home.
"It's an awareness and a presence play for the target first-time home buyer who is 25 to 34 years old. The brand is very well known, but we're cognizant that you always need to refresh the brand and your consumers are always changing," Bev detailed. "So as the baby boomers move on, they are less engaged in home buying and selling. It's the new consumers that we want to make sure the brand is not only known, but they are familiar and fond of the brand."
"There are a lot of younger gamers. We think up to 10 million gamers, easily a third to a little bit more of them are our target home buyers and sellers. For 25 to 34 years old, technology is not an invention for them anymore, it's a way of life," she concluded. "We're excited to see how positioning the Century 21 agents in this gaming, online venue will contrast to the other venues and we continue to be hopeful."
To unlock the fireplace in The Sims Social all you need to do is watch an in-game ad. That ad will then take you to the Century 21 Facebook page, and unlock the fire place. Have you already placed the Century 21 fireplace in your home?


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A swell roadhouse album from this former lead guitarist with Commander Cody. Truck driving songs, rockabilly, blues, bar room honky tonk and rock n roll -- it's all here. 2/15/1996 - Don Yates
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The Razorbacks (38-21) got on the scoreboard quickly on Tyler Spoon's two-run single in the first inning, and Stanek held Wichita State hitless for the first three innings. The Razorbacks added a late run on an RBI single by Brett McAfee in the seventh.
Stanek's command was shaky throughout the game, walking a season-high six batters. The Shockers couldn't capitalize though, leaving five runners on base with Stanek on the mound. Stanek (10-2) finished with three strikeouts and has allowed one or fewer runs in 13 of his 16 starts this season.
Wichita State (39-28) scored its lone run on Casey Gillaspie's homer in the fourth. AJ Ladwig (5-6) allowed two runs on nine hits in six innings.


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I vote for the HVAC board also.Assumming your web site is a democracy.
PS I googled appliance repair and ApplianceJunk came up third yesterday. I gotta think me and a bunch of others along with yourself have kicked a bunch of appliance repair forum butt to get it where it is today.
I would be glad to help out when I can.