- Girl Guide
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The term used to identify girls and adults who are members of
the Girl Guiding Movement in many countries. Agnes Baden-Powell,
sister of the Boy Scouts' founder, Lord Baden-Powell, started the
first Girl Guide troops in England. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are
part of the
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
(WAGGGS), headquartered in London, England.
- Girl Scout
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A member of Girl Scouts of the USA or another country's national
Girl Scout organization. The U.S. organization grants membership to
any girl who has
- Made the Girl Scout Promise.
- Accepted the Girl Scout Law.
- Paid the annual dues.
- Met applicable age-level requirements.
See Membership
Pathways for more information.
- Girl Scout adult
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An adult member of Girl Scouts of the USA. The organization
grants membership as a Girl Scout adult to any person who has:
- Accepted its principles and beliefs, as stated in the preamble
of its constitution.
- Paid the annual or lifetime dues.
- Met applicable age/education standards. A Girl Scout adult must
be 18 or older or have a high school diploma or the
equivalent.
- Girl Scout Birthday
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The official birthday of Girl Scouting, March 12, celebrated
during Girl Scout Week, marks the first meeting of a Girl Scout
troop held in 1912.
- Girl Scout camping
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An experience that provides a creative, educational opportunity
for group living in the outdoors. Its purpose is to use the Girl
Scout program, trained leadership, and the resources of natural
surroundings to contribute to each camper's mental, physical,
social, and spiritual growth. Learn more in Camps.
- Girl Scout council
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One of Girl Scouts of the USA's local affiliates, with authority
over Girl Scouting in a specific section of the country. Or, the
council jurisdiction and membership, including all girls and adults
the council has registered and its corporate body, nominating
committee, and board members, committees and task groups, as well
as its employed staff. Also the title of the council corporation's
membership body in meetings assembled. In this sense, the council
includes delegates elected by geographic areas (or other units),
its nominating committee, and its board members, committees, and
task groups, as well as other members prescribed in its bylaws.
Currently, there are almost 120 Girl Scout Councils in the USA.
- Girl Scout council delegate
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Any registered Girl Scout 14 years of age or over, elected as a
voting member of a local Girl Scout council corporation. A specific
geographic area (or other unit established by the council board of
directors) elects the delegate to represent it at the council's
annual meeting. Delegates serve for a set term, which is defined in
the council's bylaws. The board creates the formula for the number
of delegates geographic areas can elect, which is usually based on
the total number of girls an area registers through the council by
a specific date.
- Girl Scout Gold Award®
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The highest award in Girl Scouting. Earned by a girls ages
14-17, this award recognizes the leadership, efforts, and impact
girls have had on their communities. Learn more in Girls Only
- Girl Scout Gold Award Alliance
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Composed of members of Girl Scouting who have achieved the
highest award available to them-including the Golden Eaglet, First
Class, the Curved Bar, or the Girl Scout Gold Award. Member
activities include the following:
- Serve as mentors to Girl Scouts working toward the Girl Scout
Gold Award
- Support Girl Scout leaders as they help girls build skills in
planning, decision-making, resource-gathering, and self-esteem
- Foster collaborations between local community organizations or
groups and Girl Scout councils
- Identify, cultivate, recruit, and refer potential volunteers
and/or donors
- Inform colleges, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations
about the Girl Scout Gold Award
- Foster community service and the value of volunteerism
- Girl Scout handshake
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A formal way of greeting other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. You
shake hands with the left hand and give the Girl Scout sign with
your right hand.
- Girl Scout Law
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Along with the Girl Scout Promise, the
Girl Scout Law is the credo of Girl Scouting. A girl lives the 10
parts of the Girl Scout Law to fulfill the Girl Scout Promise.
- Girl Scout leader
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A registered Girl Scout adult and trained volunteer who meets
regularly with girls to help them achieve the purposes of Girl
Scouting. May also be referred to as an advisor, particularly when
working with girls 11-17.
- Girl Scout Leader's Day
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A day of appreciation for adult volunteers in Girl Scouting held
on April 22 every year.
- Girl Scout motto
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"Be prepared."
- Girl Scout national organization
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A grouping that includes the National Council, National Board of
Directors, national committees and task groups, and the national
staff.
- Girl Scout organization in the United States
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A grouping that includes the national organization, chartered
local Girl Scout councils, and licensed groups.
- Girl Scout program levels
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A level in Girl Scouting based on age and grade. The
following levels apply:
- Girl Scout Daisy, kindergarten-grade 1
- Girl Scout Brownie, grades 2-3. Learn more in GS Central:
Brownie Girl Scouts
- Girl Scout Junior, grades 4-5
- Girl Scout Cadette, grades 6-8
- Girl Scout Senior, grades 9-10
- Girl Scout Ambassador, grades 11-12
- Girl Scout Promise
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Along with the Girl Scout Law, is the
credo of Girl Scouting; the pledge that binds members together as
part of the Girl Scout Movement. A girl must make the Promise to
become a Girl Scout member.
- Girl Scout Sabbath
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The Saturday in Girl Scout Week. A time for members to be
recognized in their place of worship or to recognize the place of
worship as a sponsor of a troop/group. Also an appropriate time for
religious recognitions to be awarded to Girl Scouts exploring their
own faith
- Girl Scout service mark
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The Girl Scout service mark is composed of two parts: the symbol
(the trefoil with three profiles) and the logotype (the words "Girl
Scouts" along with the registration mark ®). Girl Scouts of the USA
owns the exclusive use of the Girl Scout service mark.
- Girl Scout sign
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Made by raising three fingers of the right hand. This sign
stands for the three parts of the Promise. You give the sign
when:
- You say the Promise.
- You are welcomed into Girl Scouting at an investiture
ceremony.
- You receive a patch or badge.
- You greet other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides.
- Girl Scout Silver Award®
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The second highest award in Girl Scouting, earned by girls
11-14. Learn more in Girls Only.
- Girl Scout slogan
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"Do a good turn daily."
- Girl Scout Sunday
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The Sunday in Girl Scout Week. A time for members to be
recognized in their place of worship or to recognize the place of
worship as a sponsor of a troop/group. Also an appropriate time for
religious recognitions to be awarded to Girl Scouts exploring their
own faith.
- Girl Scout Trefoil
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"Trefoil" means three leaves. Each leaf in the traditional or
stylized Girl Scout trefoil stands for a part of the Girl Scout
Promise. Within the traditional Girl Scout trefoil is the American
eagle and shield, which are part of the Great Seal of the United
States of America. The eagle is a symbol of strength and victory,
and the shield on the eagle's breast signifies self-reliance. In
his talons, he clutches on his right an olive branch, the symbol of
peace, and on his left, a shaft of arrows, the symbol of might. The
eagle faces right, which is the position of honor, looking toward
the symbol of peace. The eagle and shield within the trefoil
signify that Girl Scouts stand ready to serve their country. The
stylized Girl Scout trefoil, introduced in 1978, symbolizes both
the contemporary and continuing commitment to the three-part
Promise in its trefoil shape. The three faces stand for the
diversity of Girl Scouting and its focus on girls.
- Girl Scout volunteer
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An adult who contributes her or his time to a local Girl Scout
council or Girl Scouts of the USA without the expectation of
compensation (other than reasonable reimbursement or allowance for
expenses) or any other thing of value in lieu of compensation.
Volunteers typically give their time as troop/group
leaders/advisors, coaches, mentors, board members, delegates, or
assist girls in special projects in their area of expertise.
- Girl Scout Week
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The week containing March 12, the Girl Scout birthday, the
anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop meeting in the United
States in 1912. This observance is celebrated each year, starting
with the Sunday on or preceding the 12th.
- Girl Scouting in the School Day
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A local Girl Scout council-sponsored partnership to include Girl
Scouting in schools. Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
The official name of the national Girl Scout corporation, chartered
by the U.S. Congress and incorporated in the District of Columbia.
Also known as Girl Scouts of the USA or GSUSA.
- Girl Scouts' Own
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Girl-planned inspirational ceremonies held in the troop/group or
at camp. It is an opportunity for girls to express their feelings
about Girl Scouting or a topic of their choosing, such as
friendship, being courageous and strong, or nature. Girl Scouts'
Own is not a religious service.