Juliette Low knew how important it was to use special signs and words to help girls feel like they were a part of a group. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world use special signs to communicate in the same language. The following definitions will help you understand more about some of the words we use and how and when each sign is used.
A formal way of greeting other Girl Scouts or Girl Guides. Shake left hands and give the Sign with the Right hand.
A geographical area made up of several troops. Also known as a neighborhood. Our Service Unit is Carolina Hills.
"Be Prepared"
A non-registered child attending a Girl Scout event.
The Girl Scout Sign is a symbol of The Girl Scout Promise. Hold up the right hand with the first three fingers up--each finger stands for one part of the Promise. Use the Sign whenever making the Promise.
A small geographic area within a Service Unit. Commonly focused around a small town, school, or church. Our cluster is St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
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A way to let girls and parents know it is time to be quiet. When a leader raises her right hand and keeps it raised until each person sees the sign, stops talking, and raises their hand until everyone is quiet.
Girl Scouts, both girls and adults, stand in a circle holding hands, which stands for an unbroken chain of friendship with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world. This is usually done for meeting closings
Girl Scouts of the United States of America use the following slogan, "do a good turn daily."
A national voluntary fund drive to promote international friendship and understanding.
Girl Scouts in many other countries are called Girl Guides.
Activities which prepare girls to move to the next Girl Scout level.
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Set up in 1928 to promote the movement world-wide. Your World Trefoil Pin show that you are part of this worldwide movement.
Two national centers are owned and operated by Girl Scouts of the USA. Juliette Gordon Low Girl Scout National Center and Edith Macy Conference Center.
A job or chore done during a meeting, trip or project.
Celebrated each year during the week of March 12.
The pledge made by each member, both girls and adults, promising to try to live up to the ideals of Girl Scouting.
A pad or mat to sit on when the ground is damp or dusty. Can be made from old newspapers, an old pair of shorts, or a towel.
Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
A Leader who provides support to the cluster. Our Program Consultant is Ms. Sheri.
The ceremony where a girl becomes a Girl Scout by making the Promise and receiving a membership pin.
Celebrated on February 22, the birthday of both Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. This day is celebrated all over the world as Girl Guides and Girl Scouts think about, learn about, and greet each other.
A bag lunch or meal which does not need to be cooked.
October 31, 1869. Girl Scouts celebrate the birthday of the founder of the Girl Scout movement many ways.
Brother and sister founders of the Scout and Guide movements for boys and girls throughout the world.
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Girl Scouts always use this safety practice of staying together. Always used on field trips.
