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Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

The Girl Guide movement, founded in 1910, spread to a number of countries, with some National Organizations calling themselves “Girl Guides” and some others “Girl Scouts”. Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting is open to all girls and young women whatever their religion, ethnic group or background. A Girl Guide or Girl Scout accepts the Promise and the Law based on spiritual values, personal development and commitment to helping others.

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Why do you dodge questions about Planned Parenthood and Girl Scouts?

The answer to this question depends on who "you" is.

If "you" is Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the organization has released a statement about GSUSA's relationship with many other organizations, including Planned Parenthood. Many Girl Scout Councils also have released a statement which can be found on their web sites.

If "you" is Answers.com, there are many questions which do not get answered in a timely manner. Questions are answered by thousands of individual contributors. Someone who feels they can give a quality answer has to find the Question and then take the time to Answer it.

What is the Brownie Girl Scout Promise in Hawaii?

Girl Scouts in Hawaii are members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), so Brownie Girl Scouts in Hawaii have the same Girl Scout Promise as all GSUSA members.

The Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try:

To serve God and my country,

To help people at all times,

And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

What are the words to the Brownie Smile song?

I've got something in my pocket, it belongs across my face.

I keep it very close at hand, in a most convienient place.

I'm sure you couldn't guess it if you guessed a long, long while.

So I'll take it out and put it on, it's a Great Big Brownie Smile!

What are the rules to be a good Girl Scout?

To be a good Girl Scout, you should follow the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law, be an active troop/group member, pay your membership dues, and follow the rules and safety guidelines.

Why was the girl scout uniform changed from metal zippers down the front to buttons?

It was probably done to save money at the time because World War 2 was going on at the time so they switched to buttons.

Another answer:

Zippers may have been switched to buttons so that the metal saved from not having zippers could be used in the war effort.

When does Girl Guides start after Christmas?

Each Girl Guide troop sets their own schedule. Girl Guide meeting schedules are set up by the troop leader or the adults who support the troop. Contact those in charge of the troop or group to find out when they plan to start after Christmas.

Where did Baden-Powell and Juliette Low meet?

Robert Baden-Powell and Juliette Gordon Low met in London, England in 1911.

What are the ages for Cadette Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts?

Girl Scouts of the USA changed to a grade level system rather than an age level.

So a Girl Scout Cadette is in grades 6, 7, or 8.

A Girl Scout Senior is grades 9 or 10.

A Girl Scout Ambassador is grades 11 or 12.

What are the age levels for the Ivory Coast Girl Scouts?

There are three World Association of Girl Guide and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) member organizations in the Fédération Ivoirienne Du Scoutisme Féminin.

Guides Catholiques de Cote D'Ivoire

Age groups:

Aînée or Ranger 18-25

Guide 12-17

Jeannette or Brownie 8-12

Les Eclaireuses Laiques De Cote D'Ivoire

Age groups:

Eclaireuse aînée or Senior Guide 17-21

Eclaireuse or Girl Scout 12-16

Louvette or Lark/Brownie 6-11

Eclaireuses Unionistes de Cote D'Ivoire

Age groups:

Aînée ou Branche Rouge 20+

Eclaireuse or Girl Scout 11-16

Alouette or Lark 7-10

Can you protest for your Girl Scout Gold Award?

If you are thinking about staging a protest as your Girl Scout Award project, it probably would not be allowed. It would not fit within the guidelines of a Gold Award project.

However, you could set up your project to be about changing something that you think needs to be changed. You have to be able to set a goal and show how you reached that goal. The project also has to be sustainable, something that will continue. Rather than protesting, you should be prepared to present your idea to those who can help make the change.

If you are asking about protesting a Gold Award project that has been rejected by the Gold Award Committee in your council, this is part of the process of getting a Gold Award approved. Read through why the committee rejected the project and see if you can make changes in your project to fit the guidelines better. Then go back to the Gold Award committee or adviser and share your changes with them. Be prepared to make more changes and to ask them for suggestions about things you could change.

Can you show me a diagram of where you put the badges on the Sparks Sash for Girl Guides?

According to information about the Girl Guides of Canada sash, there should be suggestions for insignia placement in the girl's program book. Only program badges are to be worn on the sash.

The Unit Title Tape goes on the top, in front.

Next, the Enrollment Pin.

Then the Membership Pin.

Then the Challenge Crest.

And then the Keepers (the pink oval badges), in no particular order.

The Girl Guides of Canada Facebook page also has photos of badge placement.

When is Girl Scout Thinking Day in France?

Since 1999 the day has been called "World Thinking Day" due to the fact that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world celebrate Thinking Day on the same day, February 22nd.

February 22nd was chosen because it is the shared birth date of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, and his wife, Olave, who served as World Chief Guide.

Are there Girl Scouts in Austria?

yes, their not just Girl Scouts of America, they're all over the world

Are there Girl Scout troops in the Bahamas?

Yes. The organization in Haiti, which is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, is called "Association Nationale Des Guides D'Haiti" so yes, there are Girl Guide troops in Haiti.

What are the salaries of the Girl Scout and Boy Scout Chief Executives?

According to Charity Navigator, the CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA was paid $435,352 for Fiscal Year ending September 2009.

According to Charity Navigator, the Chief Scout Executive of Boy Scouts of America was paid $1,046,415 for the Fiscal Year ending December 2009 and the former Chief Scout Executive received $230,833 for that same Fiscal Year.

What was the cause of Juliette Gordon Low's death?

Juliette Gordon Low had breast cancer that metastasized (spread from one organ to another). The cancer spread to her liver and it was the metastatic liver cancer that was the cause of death on her death certificate.

Juliette Gordon Low died at her home in Savannah, Georgia on January 17, 1927.

What needs to be done to prepare for a booth at Girl Scouts World Thinking Day?

you need to make pins symbolizing whatever country your doing and put your troop number on the back maybe make some sort of snack often served in that country.

How long can you be a member of Girl Scouts?

Girl Scouts of the USA membership starts at age 5, or when a girl starts Kindergarten.

Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world typically start membership at either age 4 or 5.

Girl membership usually ends between the ages of 18 and 21, however, Adult membership may continue for the rest of their life. Many graduating Girl Scouts purchase a lifetime membership.

Do Girl Scouts support lgbt?

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has taken no official stand on sexuality issues.

Girl Scouts of the USA stated in an October 1991 letter:[61]

"As a private organization, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. respects the values and beliefs of each of its members and does not intrude into personal matters. Therefore, there are no membership policies on sexual preference. However, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. has firm standards relating to the appropriate conduct of adult volunteers and staff. The Girl Scout organization does not condone or permit sexual displays of any sort by its members during Girl Scout activities, nor does it permit the advocacy or promotion of a personal lifestyle or sexual preference. These are private matters for girls and their families to address."

What does TAP mean in Girl Scouts?

For Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), TAP means a Take Action Project. As part of the Leadership Experience, Girl Scouts complete a TAP to make the world a better place and learn leadership skills by Discovering, Connecting, and Taking Action!

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Taps is a song sung at the end of a guide meeting or camp. Depending on the time of day there a different versions

Daylight taps

Thanks and praiseFor our days'Neath the sun'Neath the stars'Neath the skyAs we goThis we knowGod is nigh

Night time tapsDay is doneGone the sunFrom the hillsFrom the seasFrom the skyAll is wellSafely restGod is nigh

Why was the Brownie Law changed?

Generally, a Girl Guide or Girl Scout organization will change their Law to make it more current to the times. Sometimes it is changed to make it easier to remember. When ever the Law is changed, it must follow the guidelines set by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

The Girl Scout Law for Girl Scouts of the USA was changed in 1996 to make it more current and easier to remember and say.