Ambassadors Discussions - Girl Scouts Volunteer Central2024-03-28T17:42:59Zhttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/group/ambassadors/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noORGANIZATIONS THAT RECOGNIZE GOLD AWARD WITH LETTER/CERTIFICATEtag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2013-05-24:6171239:Topic:407582013-05-24T22:32:14.849ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
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<p>Note: send the girl’s name and the date that the letter will need to arrive for the Award Ceremony. Make sure that your request is sent so that it arrives at least one month before the date you indicate the letters need to get to you. <br></br> <br></br> Department of the Interior <br></br> 1849 C Street <br></br> NW Washington, DC 20240 <br></br> (Note: Only send names of girls who have done a Gold Award project related to the <br></br> environment. <br></br> <br></br> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service <br></br> National…</p>
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<p>Note: send the girl’s name and the date that the letter will need to arrive for the Award Ceremony. Make sure that your request is sent so that it arrives at least one month before the date you indicate the letters need to get to you. <br/> <br/> Department of the Interior <br/> 1849 C Street <br/> NW Washington, DC 20240 <br/> (Note: Only send names of girls who have done a Gold Award project related to the <br/> environment. <br/> <br/> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service <br/> National Conservation Training Center <br/> FWS National Girl Scout Program Manager <br/> Division of Education Outreach <br/> 698 Conservation Drive, MS-19 <br/> Shepherdstown, WV 25443 <br/> OR FAX: (304) 876-7231 GSGST 03/2013 - 2 - <br/> Note: Only send names of girls who have done a Gold Award project in collaboration with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.<br/> <br/> National Park Service, <br/> Youth Programs Division (2741) <br/> Girl Scout Coordinator <br/> 1849 C Street, NW <br/> Washington DC 20240-0001 <br/> OR FAX: (202) 371-2263 <br/> (NPS Note: Only send names of girls who have done a Gold Award project in collaboration with NPS <br/> <br/> Bureau of Land Management <br/> BLM – EE&V <br/> 1620 L Street, NW Suite 406 <br/> Washington, DC 20037 <br/> OR EMAIL: <a href="mailto:Carolyn_cohen@blm.gov">Carolyn_cohen@blm.gov</a> <br/> (BLM Note: Only send names of girls who have done a Gold Award project in collaboration with BLM. If sending names by post mail send only by UPS or Fed Ex.) <br/> <br/> U.S.D.A. Forest Service <br/> USDA Forest Service/CE <br/> 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. MS - 1147 <br/> Washington, DC 20250-0003 <br/> (USFS Note: Only send names of girls who have done a Gold Award project in collaboration with USFS.) <br/> <br/> UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY <br/> Administrator <br/> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency <br/> 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. <br/> Washington, D.C. 20460 <br/> (EPA Note: Only send names of girls who have done a Gold Award project in collaboration with EPA. <br/> <br/> U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ARMED SERVICES <br/> Note: All the armed services further acknowledge the accomplishments of Girl Scout Gold Award recipients by placing them at a higher E-2 level upon entry into military service. <br/> <br/> U.S. Department of Defense <br/> OASD (PA) PIA <br/> Girl Scout Coordinator <br/> 1400 Defense Pentagon <br/> Washington D.C. 20301-1400 <br/> <br/> U.S. Air Force <br/> HQAFRS/PA (Girl Scout Letter) GSGST 03/2013 - 3 - <br/> 550 D. Street W. <br/> Suite 1 <br/> Randolph AFB, TX 78150 <br/> OR FAX: (210)652-6397 <br/> <br/> U.S. Army <br/> Contact your local U.S. Army recruiting battalion, or, if none are in your area, call or write the nearest Army recruiting station. <br/> <br/> U.S. Marine Corps <br/> Marine Corps Recruiting Command <br/> ATTN: Public Affairs <br/> 3280 Russell Road <br/> Quantico, VA 22314-5102 <br/> <br/> U.S. Navy <br/> Contact your local Navy recruiting district. (Call 800-USA-NAVY to get location.)<br/> <br/> MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS <br/> This is a nonprofit organization of active-duty war veterans that promotes patriotic education. <br/> <br/> Military Order of the World Wars <br/> Mr. Mark J. Ferrara, Jr. <br/> 435 N. Lee Street <br/> Alexandria, VA 22314 FAX: (703) 6834501 <br/> <br/> Possible Additional Groups/Individuals to Contact for Appropriate <br/> Letters Locally: Note - Be sure to give the groups information about the Gold Award along with the request. <br/> • ASPIRA, Inc. <br/> • Campus Girl Scouts <br/> • Chamber of Commerce <br/> • Elks Lodge <br/> • General Federation of Women’s <br/> Clubs International <br/> • Girls’ religious affiliation <br/> • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce <br/> • Kiwanis International <br/> • Lions Club International <br/> • LULAC (League of United Latin <br/> American Citizens) <br/> • MANA—A National Latina Organization <br/> • National Coalition of 100 Black Women <br/> • National Council of La Raza <br/> • PTA <br/> • Rotary International <br/> • School principals <br/> • Soroptimist International <br/> • Special interest groups related to a girl’s <br/> project, e.g. American Red Cross, <br/> Society of Women’s Engineers <br/> • Tribal councils <br/> • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) <br/> • Zonta International</p>
<p></p> Official Senior and Ambassador Scarftag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2012-06-15:6171239:Topic:354062012-06-15T03:50:08.203ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
<p>It's easy to update your uniform with this blue triangle, cotton poplin scarf. With</p>
<p>green border, "Girl Scouts" and solid trefoil screenprinted at corner of scarf. 27" x</p>
<p>27" x 39 1/2". Imported.</p>
<p>AVAILABLE LATE JUNE 2012…</p>
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<p>It's easy to update your uniform with this blue triangle, cotton poplin scarf. With</p>
<p>green border, "Girl Scouts" and solid trefoil screenprinted at corner of scarf. 27" x</p>
<p>27" x 39 1/2". Imported.</p>
<p>AVAILABLE LATE JUNE 2012</p>
<p><a href="http://www.girlscoutshop.com/gsusaonline/GSProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=OFFICIAL+SENIOR+AND+AMBASSADOR+SCARF">http://www.girlscoutshop.com/gsusaonline/GSProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=OFFICIAL+SENIOR+AND+AMBASSADOR+SCARF</a><br/>__._,_.___</p> Golden Gate Bridging 2012tag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2012-03-23:6171239:Topic:333812012-03-23T05:07:44.548ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
<p>Bridging in San Francisco <br></br> <a href="http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/pages/events/ggb.html">http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/pages/events/ggb.html</a></p>
<p>One Hundred Fun Hundred & Bridging 2012 together for a weekend of FUN!!!<br></br> Bridging schedule for all age levels announced!<br></br> One Hundred Fun Hundred includes GGB as part of the festivities!</p>
<p>Saturday, May 5, 2012<br></br> 10a.m. - 10p.m.<br></br> Alameda County Fairgrounds<br></br>
Pleasanton, CA</p>
<p>OHFH is a gigantic Girl…</p>
<p>Bridging in San Francisco <br/> <a href="http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/pages/events/ggb.html">http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/pages/events/ggb.html</a></p>
<p>One Hundred Fun Hundred & Bridging 2012 together for a weekend of FUN!!!<br/> Bridging schedule for all age levels announced!<br/>
One Hundred Fun Hundred includes GGB as part of the festivities!</p>
<p>Saturday, May 5, 2012<br/> 10a.m. - 10p.m.<br/>
Alameda County Fairgrounds<br/>
Pleasanton, CA</p>
<p>OHFH is a gigantic Girl Scout Festival in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts that will include a magical bridging ceremony for all age levels over a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge! Plus an amazing GS party like nothing you have ever seen before!</p>
<p>Sunday, May 6, 2012 - Troops are invited to walk the Golden Gate Bridge on your own between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in San Francisco. GSNorCal secured the permit allowing Girl Scouts from around the world to walk the bridge on Sun, May 6. Please note, there will be no GSNorCal staff presence, nor will there be any organized activities on Sunday, May 6.</p>
<p>Golden Gate Bridging 2012 is open to bridging Girl Scouts of all ages!</p> Whistle Stickstag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2011-04-21:6171239:Topic:126062011-04-21T04:38:05.643ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
This is a neat project to do to teach the girls how to use a jackknife.<br />
From The Happy Scientist, Robert Krampf<br />
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Whistle Stick<br />
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This week's experiment is a trick that my Grandfather taught me when I was very young. He called it a "whistle stick", and making one brought back delightful memories from my childhood. It is a marvelous toy, made in a minute from a popsicle stick, but it is also an interesting science puzzle to solve.<br />
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You can find this experiment, with photos and a video to help,…
This is a neat project to do to teach the girls how to use a jackknife.<br />
From The Happy Scientist, Robert Krampf<br />
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Whistle Stick<br />
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This week's experiment is a trick that my Grandfather taught me when I was very young. He called it a "whistle stick", and making one brought back delightful memories from my childhood. It is a marvelous toy, made in a minute from a popsicle stick, but it is also an interesting science puzzle to solve.<br />
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You can find this experiment, with photos and a video to help, at:<br />
<a href="http://thehappyscientist.com/science-experiment/whistle-stick">http://thehappyscientist.com/science-experiment/whistle-stick</a> Hong Kong Eventtag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2011-01-27:6171239:Topic:57242011-01-27T06:00:58.000ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
<span style="font-family: courier new,courier;"><span class="font-size-5">Theme: Plant, Grow and Share<br />
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Date: 23 December (Friday) to 27 December (Tuesday) 2011<br />
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Venue: West Dan, High Island Reservoir, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong<br />
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Accommodation: Under canvas with 1,200 campers in 6 sub-camps<br />
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Participation (International Participants): Girl Guides / Girl Scouts or Rangers age 13 and above from Member Organizations of WAGGGS. Each group of 5 girls should be accompanied by 1 leader.…</span></span>
<span style="font-family: courier new,courier;"><span class="font-size-5">Theme: Plant, Grow and Share<br />
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Date: 23 December (Friday) to 27 December (Tuesday) 2011<br />
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Venue: West Dan, High Island Reservoir, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong<br />
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Accommodation: Under canvas with 1,200 campers in 6 sub-camps<br />
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Participation (International Participants): Girl Guides / Girl Scouts or Rangers age 13 and above from Member Organizations of WAGGGS. Each group of 5 girls should be accompanied by 1 leader. (Maximum 2 groups per Member Organization)<br />
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Fees: US$300, including:camp fees, tents, meals, camp activities, camp souvenirs, transportation inside Hong Kong and 2 nights accommodation in Girl Guide camp site before or after camp period<br />
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Deadline: Please send in the reply slip on or before 28th February 2011<br />
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<a href="http://www.wagggsworld.org/en/events/20441">http://www.wagggsworld.org/en/events/20441</a></span></span> New Zealand Island Hop 2012tag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2011-01-27:6171239:Topic:57222011-01-27T05:58:44.000ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
Join GirlGuiding New Zealand for kiwi fun, friendship, sightseeing and summer days in the Southern Hemisphere of New Zealand from 21 February to 5 March 2012.<br />
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Visit<br />
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Great Barrier Island<br />
Auckland – City of Sails<br />
Coromandel Peninsula<br />
Habitats for migratory birds<br />
Waiheke Island<br />
Seaside villages on the Coromandel<br />
Art Deco city of Napier<br />
White Island<br />
Rotorua<br />
Wellington<br />
This tour is centred around Great Barrier Island, Waiheke Island,Coromandel, down to Rotorua and across to Napier finishing in…
Join GirlGuiding New Zealand for kiwi fun, friendship, sightseeing and summer days in the Southern Hemisphere of New Zealand from 21 February to 5 March 2012.<br />
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Visit<br />
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Great Barrier Island<br />
Auckland – City of Sails<br />
Coromandel Peninsula<br />
Habitats for migratory birds<br />
Waiheke Island<br />
Seaside villages on the Coromandel<br />
Art Deco city of Napier<br />
White Island<br />
Rotorua<br />
Wellington<br />
This tour is centred around Great Barrier Island, Waiheke Island,Coromandel, down to Rotorua and across to Napier finishing in Wellington.<br />
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Date: 21 February - 5 March 2012<br />
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Fees: $2,890.14 USD per person<br />
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There is also an option of a tour of the South Island from 5-10 March 2012 if we receive the required numbers.<br />
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For a full itinerary, please send to:<br />
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GirlGuiding New Zealand,<br />
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C/- Jennifer Mayer, P O Box 805, Taupo, New Zealand<br />
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Tel: 0064 (0)7378 8869<br />
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Fax: 0064 (0)7378 6190<br />
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Email: pet.jen.reyam@xtra.co.nz February Activities for Ambassadorstag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2011-01-06:6171239:Topic:52562011-01-06T07:17:41.000ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
Activities for Girl Scouts ages 11 - 17<br />
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Girls 11 - 17 Song - Where Every Girl Has a Voice (Words and music by Melinda Caroll)<br />
1st Verse<br />
I have my own voice, I dream my own dreams;<br />
I make my own choice, To follow or to lead.<br />
And I want to live my life becoming a part of a better world,<br />
Through the beauty of her every song, through the voice of each girl.<br />
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Chorus<br />
And I belong to a rainbow of nations, Peace is the road I am taking.<br />
And I am strong making my own choice,Where every girl has a…
Activities for Girl Scouts ages 11 - 17<br />
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Girls 11 - 17 Song - Where Every Girl Has a Voice (Words and music by Melinda Caroll)<br />
1st Verse<br />
I have my own voice, I dream my own dreams;<br />
I make my own choice, To follow or to lead.<br />
And I want to live my life becoming a part of a better world,<br />
Through the beauty of her every song, through the voice of each girl.<br />
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Chorus<br />
And I belong to a rainbow of nations, Peace is the road I am taking.<br />
And I am strong making my own choice,Where every girl has a voice.<br />
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2nd Verse<br />
I see through a young girl's eyes, I feel through a woman's touch;<br />
I reach across time and space, Toward a vision I hold for much.<br />
And we may look different, But in our hearts our desire's the same,<br />
And the light we may shine in this world is one single flame.<br />
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Chorus<br />
And we belong to a rainbow of nations.<br />
Peace is the road we are taking.<br />
And we are strong making our own choice,<br />
Where every girl has a voice.<br />
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Bridge<br />
In the darkest night there'll always be, hope for a new tomorrow.<br />
When voices of this global village lead, here find the dreams we will follow.<br />
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Land of the Silver Birch (Canada)<br />
Land of the silver birch, home of the beaver,<br />
Where still the mighty moose wander at will.<br />
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more.<br />
Boom di di eye di, boo di di eye di,<br />
Boom di di eye die boom.<br />
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My heart is sick for you, here in the lowlands.<br />
I will return to you, hills of the north.<br />
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more.<br />
Boom di di eye di, boom di di eye di,<br />
Boom di di eye di boom.<br />
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Swift as silverfish, canoe of birch bark.<br />
Thy mighty waterways carry me forth.<br />
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more.<br />
Boom di di eye di, boom di di eye di,<br />
boom di di eye di boom.<br />
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There were the blue lake lies I'll set my wigwam,<br />
Close to the water's edge, silent and still.<br />
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more.<br />
Boom di di eye di, boom di di eye di,<br />
Boom di di eye di boom.<br />
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Girls 11 - 17 SWAP - Mardi Gras SWAP<br />
Cut out a small mask shape of fun foam in a bright color. Be sure to cut out the eye holes. Glue on coffee stir stick straws. Decorate with glitter glue, sequins, and feathers.<br />
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Purim Mask (or Mardi Gras Mask)<br />
Supplies: cardstoack/felt/foam, glitter/sequins, fethers, ribbon, pins<br />
Instructions: Cut mask shapes from cardstock/felt/foam. Use glitter, sequins, feathers, ribbins, etc. to decorate as masks. Add pin to the back.<br />
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Girls 11 - 17 Craft - Fabric Poncho<br />
Supplies: 3 ft square of blanket or heavy fabric or old bed sheets, scissors, waterproof fabric makers.<br />
Instructions: Fold the fabric in half. Cut a v-shaped slit in the middle of the fold. The slit should be large enough to let your head push through it. Cut fringes at the bottom of the poncho. Draw geometric designs on the bottom edge.<br />
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St. Bridget's Cross (Irish Good Luck Charm)<br />
Supplies: paper tist (different shades), scissors<br />
Instructions: Cut twelve 18" long strips of paper in similar shades. Dip slightly in water to soften. Lay one piece vertically. Fold the second piece in half around the center of the first piece. Fold the third piece in half (at a right angle) to the first and third pieces. Continue adding pieces of paper, clockwise, until all pieces are used. To secure the ends: cut a 6" strip, unroll and cut lengthwise into four strips. Re-twist separately and tie one around each end. Trim uneven ends.<br />
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Girls 11 - 17 Activity - Mexican Pinata<br />
This activity is cute for Cinco de Mayo on May 5th, but is also great for Thinking Day fun! Have yourself a special day complete with Mexican food and Mexican clothes like brightly colored ponchos.<br />
Supplies: A large balloon, lots of newspaper, flour, masking tape, colored tissue, paint (optional), glue, scissors, string, pencil.<br />
Instructions: Blow up the balloon & tie tightly. Then tear the newspaper into long, thin strips (about 1 inch wide and at least 12 inches long). You will need lots of strips! In a large bowl, mix 5 cups of flour with water, adding the water slowly until it is the consistency of pancake batter. Dip the newspaper strips in the flour and water mixture, wetting them completely. Remove any excess moisture from the strips by running them through your fingers, and then drape them over the balloon. Continue overlapping strips until the balloon is completely covered. Add more and more layers of newspaper until you have applied 5 -10 layers.<br />
To decorate your pinata, let it dry completely, then either paint it, or cover it with colored tissue paper attached with craft glue. Overlap the tissue like roof shingles. To fill the pinata, cut a small flap in the top, bend it back carefully and drop in small wrapped candies or goodies. When the pinata is full, fold the flap back into place.<br />
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Fording the Stream (Scotland)<br />
Supplies: ball<br />
Instructions: Make two lines about 12 feet apart to form the stream. Throw a ball high over the players. The player to catch it before it hits the ground may cross the stream. That person tosses teh ball. This continues until one team is out of players. If someone drops the ball, they are out of the game. Also, if a player touches the stream without have the ball, they are out of the game.<br />
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Girls 11 - 17 Ceremony - Flame Ceremony<br />
Supplies: six assorted shaped colored candles, the more mismatched the better, one tall multicolored (if possible) candle in the center, a green taper candle for every participant.<br />
Instructions: Girl Scout in charge lights the tall candle in the middle and says, "Stars that shine together form a galaxy. Flowers that grow together create a garden. Buildings that stand together begin a city. People who work together make a difference. This is what valuing differences is all about."<br />
1st Girl Scout (lights the first small candle): "I light this candle in friendship for all of the people who are older or younger, taller or smaller, richer or poorer than I."<br />
2nd Girl Scout (lights the second small candle): "I light this candle in friendship or all people who worship differently than I."<br />
3rd Girl Scout (lights the third small candle): "I light this candle in friendship for all people of a different nationality or ethnicity than I."<br />
4th Girl Scout (lights the fourth small candle): "I light this candle in friendship for all people who are of a different color than I."<br />
5th Girl Scout (lights the fifth small candle): "I light this candle in friendship for all people who come from other countries than I."<br />
6th Girl Scout (lights the sixth small candle): "I light this candle in friendship for all people who don't run, walk, see, hear, or learn the same as I."<br />
Girl Scout in charge lights her green taper from the tall middle candle and says "I light this candle for me, for I am unique and special." She then walks to the beginning of the horseshoe and the first girl lights her candle from the Girl Scout in charge and recites the line. The second girl lights her candle and recites, and so forth around the horseshoe.<br />
Girl Scout in charge: "Watch the flames closely please. Notice the light from each candle is the same as the others even though the outside of each is different. So, too, are all of us in the world. We wear different clothes, speak different languages, follow different religions or beliefs, like different foods, sing different songs. And yet, we all belong to the same human race. Inside we are all the same. We all wish to be recognized,<br />
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we all wish to be called by name, we all wish to be loved, we all wish for friends, we all wish for peace. In the spirit of international understanding, we pledge ourselves to world friendship. (Pause for reflection)<br />
In the spirit of international understanding, we pledge ourselves to peacemaking. (Pause for reflection)<br />
In the spirit of international understanding, we pledge ourselves to accept the challenge to look wider still." (Pause for reflection)<br />
End with friendship circle after blowing out individual candles.<br />
"Look wide! And when you think you are looking wide, look wider still." -Lord Baden-Powell<br />
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The Common Flame Ceremony<br />
Supplies: matches, candle holders, 1 large green candle, 6 smaller candles (different colors-no green)<br />
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GS #1: I light the flame of sisterhood that burns in the heart of every Girl Scout (light green candle).<br />
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GS #2: Girl Scouts come from many lands. all with smiles and helping hands, though they speak another way, the Law and the promise, they obey.<br />
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GS #3: I light this candle in friendship for all the Girl Scouts and Guides that live in Africa. Watch the flame closely please (light candle).<br />
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GS #4: I light this candle for all the Girl Scouts and Guides that live in South America. Watch the flame closely please (light candle).<br />
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GS #5: I light this candle for all the Girl Scouts and Guides that live in North America. Watch the flame closely please (light candle).<br />
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GS #6: I light this candle for all the Girl Scouts and Guides that live in Asia. Watch the flame closely please (light candle).<br />
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GS #7: I light this candle for all the Girl Couts and Guides that live in Europe. Watch the flame closely please (light candle).<br />
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GS #8: I light this candle for all teh Girl Scouts and Guides that live in Australia. Watch the flame closely please (light candle).<br />
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GS #9: Have you noticed the light from one candle is the same as the others eventhought the outside covering is different on each one?<br />
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GS #10: The cultures of the nations vary from one to the other but we all have basic needs. We wish to be recognized, to be called by name and to be loved. Information Tarcking Sheets for Ambassadorstag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2010-12-08:6171239:Topic:50042010-12-08T06:06:15.000ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
<div><font color="#800000" size="2">Looking for sheets on which to track awards, dues, registration and much more...check these out:</font></div>
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<div><font color="#800000" size="2">Great Resources!</font></div>
<div><font color="#800000" size="2">Looking for sheets on which to track awards, dues, registration and much more...check these out:</font></div>
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<div><font color="#800000" size="2">Great Resources!</font></div> Engineer Girlstag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2010-12-01:6171239:Topic:49252010-12-01T01:56:23.000ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
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<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Flood, famine, earthquake, tsunami, oil spill, blackout, building collapse, mining accident, wildfire, hurricane, tornado, terrorist attack—all have been headline news in recent years. Disasters, both natural and man-made, can take many forms. Every disaster presents unique challenges and requires fast and decisive action to save lives and limit damages. Engineers are involved in designing many products specifically for use in disaster zones such as portable medical equipment, oil skimmers, or basic shelters. Identify an item designed specifically for use in disaster relief, and then do some research on it to write your essay.</font></span></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Grades 3-5: (No more than 500 words)</span></b> </font></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Describe an item that is used for disaster relief. Explain how it works. Point out key elements of the design and why it was designed that way.</font></span></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Grades 6-8: (No more than 750 words)</span></b> </font></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Describe an item that is used for disaster relief. Explain how it works. Point out key elements of the design and why it was designed that way. Describe how different types of engineers (e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) might have contributed to the final design of this product.</font></span></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Grades 9-12: (No more than 1500 words)</span></b> </font></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Describe an item that is used for disaster relief. Explain how it works. Point out key elements of the design and why it was designed that way. Describe how different types of engineers (e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) might have contributed to the final design of this product. Discuss the constraints designers faced in the creation of this product and potential changes/improvements needed if it were used in a different disaster relief scenario. Be sure to include your references.</font></span></p>
<h2 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><a name="Guidelines" id="Guidelines"></a><span style="COLOR: maroon; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font face="Times New Roman">Contest Guidelines</font></span></h2>
<h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="COLOR: maroon; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font face="Times New Roman">Who can enter?</font></span></h3>
<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The contest is open to individual girls and boys in each of three categories (Choose your category by grade-level unless you are unsure of your grade):</font></span></p>
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<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">If you are a prior winner and have received a cash prize from EngineerGirl! in any of the above grade categories, you may not enter again in the same age group.</font></span></p>
<h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="COLOR: maroon; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font face="Times New Roman">How Do I Enter?</font></span></h3>
<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Write an essay which addresses the requirements in the contest description. Essays should be written clearly. They may be shorter than, but should not exceed, the word limit listed in the contest description. Submit your essay through the <b>Online Submission Form</b> on the EngineerGirl! website, and include all required information.</font></span></p>
<h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="COLOR: maroon; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font face="Times New Roman">When Is the Deadline?</font></span></h3>
<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. (EST) on March 1, 2011.</font></span></p>
<h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="COLOR: maroon; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font face="Times New Roman">What are the Awards?</font></span></h3>
<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">All winning entries will be published on the EngineerGirl! website. (Please review our <b>publication agreement</b> before you submit your essay.) In addition, all winners will receive the prizes listed below:</font></span></p>
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<li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: maroon; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font face="Times New Roman">Second-place entries will be awarded $250.</font></span></li>
<li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: maroon; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font face="Times New Roman">Third-place entries will be awarded $100.</font></span></li>
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<p><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Honorable Mention entries will not receive a cash reward but will be published on the EngineerGirl! website.</font></span></p> December Activities for Ambassadorstag:gsvolunteercentral.ning.com,2010-11-05:6171239:Topic:44652010-11-05T04:46:44.000ZCharlene Domschothttps://gsvolunteercentral.ning.com/profile/charlenedomschot
<p><span class="subHeader"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><a id="girls11to17" name="girls11to17"></a>Activities for Girls ages 11 - 17</span></span></p>
<p><span class="subHeader">Girls 11 - 17 Song - </span> <span style="COLOR: #800080"><b>Wayfarer's Grace (to the tune of "Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow" by M. Elizabeth Worsfold)</b></span><br></br>For all the glory of the way. <br></br>For thy protection, night and day. <br></br>For roof, tree, fire and bed and board. <br></br>For friends…</p>
<p><span class="subHeader"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><a name="girls11to17" id="girls11to17"></a>Activities for Girls ages 11 - 17</span></span></p>
<p><span class="subHeader">Girls 11 - 17 Song - </span> <span style="COLOR: #800080"><b>Wayfarer's Grace (to the tune of "Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow" by M. Elizabeth Worsfold)</b></span><br/>For all the glory of the way. <br/>For thy protection, night and day. <br/>For roof, tree, fire and bed and board. <br/>For friends and home, we thank Thee, Lord.</p>
<p><b>Spanish:</b> Alabemos al Senor.<br/>Demos le gracias al Hacedor;<br/>Por el hogar y la amistad,<br/>Gracias, Senor, Aleluya.</p>
<p><b>French:</b> Pour la beautè de nos chemins,<br/>Pour aujourdhui et pour demain,<br/>Et pour ce pain que nous mangeons,<br/>Pour nos amis, nous Te louons.</p>
<p><b>German:</b> Für diesen Tag den Du gemacht<br/>Für Deinen Schutz bei Tag und Nacht<br/>Für Obdach, Wärme, Ruh und Brot,<br/>Für alles sei Dir Dank, O Gott.</p>
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<p><b><span style="COLOR: #800080">Girl Scouts Together<br/></span></b>Girl Scouts together, that is our song;<br/>Winding the old trials rocky and long.<br/>Learnig our motto, living our creed<br/>Girl Scouts together in every good deed<br/>Girl Scouts together, happy are we<br/>Friendly to neighbors from o'er the sea<br/>Faithful to country, loyal to home<br/>Known as true Girl Scouts wherever we roam.</p>
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<p><span class="subHeader">Girls 11 - 17 SWAP -</span> <span style="COLOR: #800080"><b>Macaroni Angels</b></span><br/><b><i>Supplies</i>:</b> manacotti noodles 1-1.5 inches long, elbow macaroni, small wooden beads, bow-tie pasta, round wooden ball, cotton, gold metallic pipe cleaner, paint, glue, pin back<br/><i><b>Instructions:</b> </i> Use small manicotti noodle (about 1-1/2 inches long) for body, elbow macaroni for arms, small wooden bead for hands, bow-tie pasta for wings, round wooden bead or ball for head, quilt batting or cotton for hair, gold metallic pipe cleaner for halo. Paint face on bead. Glue on pin back.</p>
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<p><b><span style="COLOR: #800080">Instant Snowman<br/></span><i>Supplies:</i></b> mini black beads (2 each), black and orange foam/construction paper/poster board, white crystal glitter or tiny Styrofoam pieces, mini Ziploc bags (can make own out of larger bags or saran wrap and glue edges), scissors, pins, marker, index card/paper<br/><b><i>Instructions:</i></b> Cut 1/2" of black foam/construction paper/poster board, inot a hat shape. Cut a small piece of orange paper into a carrot shape. Add to bag, along with<br/>two black beads and a small scoop of glitter. Add pin and a tag that says:Instnat Snowman-just add water.</p>
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<p><span class="subHeader">Girls 11 - 17 Craft -</span> <span style="COLOR: #800080"><b>Glass Crystal Ornament</b></span><br/><i><b>Supplies:</b></i> clear glass ornament with removable top, crystals (found in the floral arrangement section of your craft store), food coloring, sequins, beads, glitter, lace, or anything tiny you want to put inside the ornament, base to set ornament in (optional), and Liquid Nails Sealant - Clear Seal all-purpose sealant.<br/><i><b>Instructions:</b> </i> Find something you can use to hold the ornament upright while you work. Remove the metal lid and metal hanging wire from the glass ornament. Dip the ends of the metal hanging wire in the sealant or spray the end with a rust proofing paint. Let them dry. You will be putting water in the glass ornament. If you don’t seal the metal it will rust and discolor your ornament. Fill the ornament with a few sequins or beads, add water (you can add food coloring to the water if you would like) to fill the ornament about half full and then a few sprinkles of crystals. You will probably only need to use 1/4 teaspoon or less of crystals per ornament. The crystals will expand quite a bit. Let the ornament stand a few minutes so that the crystals expand. After the crystals have expanded, you can use something skinny and long like a pencil or craft stick to push the sequins in place next to the glass. Put more water in the ornament up to where the ends of the wire top will be. You don’t want the wire to come in contact with the water in the ornament if possible because it rusts. Put in more sequins and crystals. Use your craft stick to push the sequins around. Let the ornament set for at least half an hour. (If you are not happy with the results, you can start all over by placing the ornament under running water, the sequins and crystals will come out.) Now you are ready to put the lid on. Make sure you don’t have crystals or water in the top area of the ornament where the metal wire will be inserted. If you do, remove any excess with your pencil. Now fill the rest of the ornament with the clear sealant up to the top. Insert the wire and metal top. Let dry and then remove any excess sealant by pealing it off.</p>
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<p><b><span style="COLOR: #800080">Holiday Light Bulbs<br/></span><i>Supplies:</i></b> light bulbs (used/burned out), acrylic paint, paintbrushes, wire for hangers, water<br/><b><i>Instructions:</i></b> Carefully paint light bulbs with holiday shapes, colors, etc. After they are dry attach wire around the coiled end to hang.</p>
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<p><span class="subHeader">Girls 11 - 17 Activity -</span> <span style="COLOR: #800080"><b><i>Santa Letter</i></b></span><br/>Check with your local post office about the letters they receive for Santa. See if your troop can answer these. Make sure to read them since some children will ask for help with their sick or divorced parents. Remind the girls to not promise any wishes but say things such as: "The elves have been very busy making toys", or "I see you are on my list of good boys and girls", or "Rudolph really likes carrots. Will you leave him some this Christmas?".</p>
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<p><b><span style="COLOR: #800080">Truth<br/></span><i>Instructions:</i></b> Have each girl write on a pice of paper one thing about her that is true that none of the other girls know. Then write two things that are not true, but could<br/>possibly be. The cards are then mixed together and one person can read them out while the other girls try to guess which person's card it is and which line is the truth.</p>
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<p><span class="subHeader">Girls 11 - 17 Ceremony -</span> <span style="COLOR: #800080"><b><i>Values of Life Cermony</i></b></span></p>
<p><br/><b><i>Props:</i></b> large Trefoil, seven candles <br/><b><i>Leader</i></b> (pointing to Trefoil): The emblem you see before you represents the Girl Scout program. The seven candles represent the seven rays of the sun. We will now tell you what each of the seven rays stands for. Have the girls say the following while lighting the candle:<br/>1: <b><i>WISDOM</i></b> – Wisdom does not necessarily mean superior knowledge. It means putting to the right use the knowledge one possesses. <br/>2: <b><i>COURAGE</i></b> – Courage is not the quality that enables people to meet danger without fear; it is being able to meet danger in spite of your fear. <br/>3: <b><i>CHARITY</i></b> – Charity is not limited to donations to the less fortunate. It is acceptance of others even when you do not <span class="content">understand them.</span> <span class="content"><br/></span>4: <b><i>JUSTICE</i></b> – Justice is the practice of dealing fairly with others without prejudice or regard to race, color, or creed. <br/>5: <b><i>FAITH</i></b> – Faith is the conviction that something unproved by physical evidence is true. Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by that which we cannot see. <br/>6: <b><i>HOPE</i></b> – Hope means to expect with confidence. Always hope for better things to come. A person without hope is of little good to herself or her community. <br/>7: <b><i>LOVE</i></b> – There are many kinds of love – love of family, love of home, love of fellow man, love of God, and love of country. All these loves are necessary for a full life.<br/><br/><span style="COLOR: #800080"><b>Indian Taps</b></span><br/>Day is done (hands outstretched, palms down)<br/>Gone the sun (raise outstretched hands)<br/>From the lake (raise hands)<br/>From the hill (raise hands)<br/>From the sky (raise hands toward sky)<br/>All is well (right hand to left shoulder, elbow bent)<br/>Safely rest (left hand to right shoulder)<br/>God is nigh (bow head on arms folded at shoulder)<br/><br/></p>