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| FYI little tidbits of info about Scouting |
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I enjoy reading several Yahoo NewsGroups. One of them is GreenBloodGab. A recent conversation really caught my attention.
The subject was Lost Traditions. Leaders started posting traditions that have been lost over time. Some of them brought a smile to my face. I just wanted to share some of them with you. If there are any that you don’t know what they are but are interesting in learning about them give me a shout and I will try to explain. Enjoy Sandi |
| Badges |
Investiture/Rededication |
| Banana boats |
Juliette Low's Birthday/Founder's Day- Oct 31 |
| BIFs (Bathrooms in the Forset) |
Junior Jamboree |
| Box Ovens |
Kaper charts |
| Buddy system |
Motto - Be prepared |
| Cadette Camporee |
Quiet Bridge! |
| Campfires |
Quiet Sign |
| Dunk bags |
Sit-upons |
| Foil packet dinners |
Slogan - Do a good turn daily |
| Friendship bracelets |
S'mores |
| Friendship Circle & hand squeeze |
Swaps |
| Friendship sticks |
Talking sticks |
| G.S. Songs |
Taps |
| Girl Scout's Birthday - March 12 |
Trefoil symbol |
| GORP |
Wide Games |
| GS handshake |
Wish boats |
| GS Promise & Law |
World Thinking Day - Feb 22 |
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From some of the newsgroups that I belong to I will be sharing bits of information about scouting. Be sure to check it out. Do you have something to post??
GS in the Wall Street Journal
Proper Way to Wear a Uniform |
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These are just a few of the numerous slogans and
themes used over the years.
1918 Five posters were made to show the spirit of Girl Scouting
1. “Scouting Builds Character”
This poster spelled out the words Girl Scouts as:
2. “Scouting Means Service”
3. “Scouting Makes for Health”
4. “Scouting as War Service”
5. “Scouting Trains in Democracy”
G for generosity
I for initiative
R for reliability
L for loyalty
S for self control
C for cheerfulness
O for obedience
U for usefulness
T for thrift
S for service
1920-1928 The “Jingle Poster”
Monday’s Scout is at the tub,
Her Sunday clothes to rinse and rub.
Tuesday’s Scout will roast and stew,
And fry fresh pancakes just for you!
Wednesday’s Scout is bent on thrift,
To patch a hole and darn a rift.
Thursday is Scout Service Day,
For helping your neighbor in many a way.
Friday’s Scout is rosy and strong.
She camps and hikes the whole day long.
Saturday’s Scout is happy and gay,
For this is Baby Caring Day.
While Sunday’s Scout presents to you,
Her ununiformed back in the family pew!
1924 “Girl Scouts Build for American Girlhood – Girl Scout Building and Budget Fund – Buy a Brick”
(This was used to raise money to help build a new national headquarters in New York City.)
1931-1935 “A Girl Scout is Kind to Animals”
1932 “Keep Them in School” “Girl Scouts are Helping”
1937 25th Anniversary “Girl Scouts Today – Leaders Tomorrow”
1939 “Girl Scouts – Half a Million Future Homemakers”
1942 “Volunteers for Victory” (used during WW II)
1942-1943 “A Million or More by Forty-four”
1946 “Girl Scouts Around the World”
1952 “Two Million Strong”
1957 "You Can Count on Her"
1962 “50 Years of Girl Scouting” “Honor the Past, Serve the Future”
1966-1969 “Values to Hold, Worlds to Explore”
1972 “Today’s Vision – Tomorrow’s World”
1984 “Girl Scouting: Where the Future Begins”
1990 “Girl Scouts: As Great as You Want to Make It”
1993 “Strength in Diversity”
1996 "Girl Scouts: Partners for Tomorrow"
1999 “Girl Scouts. Where Girls Grow Strong” (Tag Line)
2000 “Girl Scouting: For Every Girl, Everywhere” (Vision Statement)
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Wall Street Journal article on Tuesday, March 25 on page B 5. This is in the medial & marketing section
Girl Scouts Seek an Image Makeover
Green Skirts Are Out
As Organization Faces
A 'Nonjoiner' Society
By ELLEN BYRON
March 25, 2008; Page B5
The cookies will stay, but the green skirts are history.
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posted on GreenBlood News March 24, 2008
Little known "truths" about how to wear the GS uniform. (From " GS Uniforms, Insignia, and Recognitions"...currently out of print)
Wearing the Membership and World Trefoil Pins does not constitute wearing a uniform. They can be worn when a uniform is not available or on the uniform.
All uniforms are considered official, regardless of change of style. Current and past styles, however, may not be mixed at any age level.
All insignia must be removed from any part of an official uniform worn by a non-member.
Brownie Try-Its can be continued from the front of the vest, so that the bottom rows on the front would become rows six or seven, etc., extending around the back in as many rows as needed. The same is true for JGS badges and GS 11-17 IPAs.
Try-Its earned as a BGS can be worn on the back of the JGS vest or sash.
Awards earned as a BGS or JGS can be worn on the back of the GS 11-17 vest or sash.
No corsages or other such ornaments are worn with a uniform.
Watches, rings, religious medals, medical tags, and/or earring suitable for daywear may be worn with a uniform.
In a camp or other outdoor setting adults can wear the embroidered GSUSA and council ID strips on shirts or jackets.
Adults: a maximum of two position pins my be worn at any one time.
If an adult has received more than one special recognition (e.g. Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin), the last one received is generally the one worn on the uniform.
The lifetime membership pin is not to be worn in place of the GS Membership Pin. |
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