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Is it harder to achieve the BSA Eagle Scout Award or the GSUSA Gold Award?
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Both awards require a service project which can be tough or easy depending on the Boy Scout or Girl Scout and the support they garner.
Eagle Scout Award
- Be a Life Scout for at least six months
- Earn a minimum of 21 merit badges
- Demonstrates Scout Spirit
- Demonstrates leadership in the troop, team, crew or ship.
- Plan, develop and lead the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
- Take part in a Scoutmaster conference
- Complete the Eagle Scout board of review
Gold Award (Fall 2011)
- Complete two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys or complete one Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador journey and have earned the Silver Award.
- Plan and implement an individual "Take Action" project that reaches beyond the Girl Scout organization and provides a sustainable, lasting benefit to the girl's larger community. 80 hours is the suggested
minimum hours for the steps: identifying an issue, investigating it thoroughly, getting help and building a team, creating a plan, presenting your plan, gathering feedback, taking action, and educating and inspiring others.
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Were there any female Eagle Scouts?
Yes there was! (by accident) Early on in the "Lone Scout" a few slipped through not knowing or asking if they were male. Also the "Venture Scouts" had a path to Eagle very early on in the organization that a few more females got, and got to maintain the award.
What is the Girl Scout's highest merit badge?
The highest award a Girl Scout may earn in Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the Girl Scout Gold Award. The highest award an adult in GSUSA may receive is the Thanks Badge. For each level there is an award. It starts with Juniors who earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award, then the Cadettes earn the Girl Scout Silver Award. Then the Seniors/Ambassadors may earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. The process is very long but you know you helped your community and maybe even the world!
How many number of girls to have in a girl group?
For Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), you must have at least five girls as GSUSA members to have a troop or group.
What needs to be done to earn the Bronze Award in Girl Scouts?
For the GSUSA Bronze Award, you must be in grades 4 or 5 and a registered Girl Scout Junior. You must complete a Junior Journey. Then you start building your team, exploring your community, choosing your project, planning it, putting your plan in motion, and spreading the word about your project. There is a suggested minimum of 20 hours for the project.
Who is the honorary chair of the Girl Scouts?
For Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), there is no honorary chair. However, the First Lady of the US is the Honorary President of GSUSA, a tradition that started with Lou Henry Hoover.
Where can you get a book of badges and badges for Girl Scouts?
The answer depends on which country/organization you are asking about. If you are a member of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), try your local Girl Scout council office or the GSUSA Online Shop. GSUSA has a new program, so if you are looking for the old books, you may not be able to purchase them. You can try a local library or try borrowing from an older troop. The new GSUSA program is called "The ______ Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting" where the blank is the name of the Girl Scout level.
What are Girl Scouts like in Puerto Rico?
Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, Girl Scouts in Puerto Rico are part of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). They are part of the Caribe Girl Scout Council which is one of the 112 councils that make up GSUSA. Girl Scouts in Puerto Rico do the same activities as Girl Scouts in any GSUSA council.
Who was the first black president of the Girl Scouts?
For Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), Gloria Randle Scott was the first African-American to be National President of GSUSA. The first African-American Honorary President of GSUSA is Michelle Obama. The First Lady of the United States has held the title of Honorary President since Lou Henry Hoover was National President of GSUSA and then Honorary President while her husband, Herbert Hoover, was President of the United States.
What grade are you in if you are a Girl Scout Ambassador?
GSUSA Girl Scout Ambassadors are grades 11 and 12.
Where is the Girl Scout store?
Each Girl Scout Council has their own store, usually located at the main Service Center. There also is an online GSUSA shop - see related links for a link to the GSUSA Shop and/or to locate a Girl Scout shop close to your location.
Where can you buy girl scout uniforms in Ohio?
From your local Girl Scout council or from the GSUSA Online shop.
Where do girls get their Girl Scout books from?
Girl Scout books and other items may be purchased from the local Girl Scout Council or at the GSUSA Online Shop. Most local councils have a shop at their main office. See Related Links for a link to the GSUSA Online Shop.
