A fun all-ages homeschool Girl Scout troop
Today we are here to show our belief in the Girl Scout Promise and Law and to recognize the achievements of our girls.
"This candle that I light shall shine forth as a symbol that a Girl Scout is true to God and her Country.
"The second candle shall shine forth as a symbol that a Girl Scout's greatest desire is to serve.
"The third candle shall shine forth as a symbol that a Girl Scout will try her best to live up to the Girl Scout Law."
Flowers have always played an important part in human life. From the earliest times they have been given as signs of love and respect and have been used in ceremonies of all types. The flowers in this ceremony represent the ten parts of the Girl Scout Law. Girls, please join me in reciting the Girl Scout Promise.
I WILL DO MY BEST TO BE:
Honest and fair,
This part of the law is represented by the white chrysanthemum. It shows truth, honor, trustworthiness, equality and fairness.Friendly and helpful,
The zinnia represents thoughtfulness about friends, while baby's breath represents generosity.Considerate and caring,
Together, a red and a white rose stand for a warm and caring heart.Courageous and strong,
The garlic plant, grows anywhere and has a strong flavor. It represents courage and strength of character and body. The Indian paintbrush shows cheerfulness even in difficulty.Responsible for what I say and do,
The gladiola symbolizes strength of character, maturity, and responsibility. Binding it with straw, we show that we honor our word and keep our agreements.And, to respect myself and others,
The white rose and white zinnia show that we hold ourselves worthy and good. Winter greens symbolize the harmony we try to keep between ourselves and others.Respect authority,
The daffodil represents careful thought, attention, and concern. With the daffodil, we are saying that we hold others in high regard.use resources wisely,
The foxglove shows thriftiness.Make the world a better place,
The cattail represents the peace we are trying to bring to the world when we help others. The caladium shows the great joy and delight we take in the world around us.and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
With the striped carnation, we are saying that we think about those Girl Scouts and Guides who are not here with us. It helps indicate our love for our fellow Girl Scouts and Guides.
On my honor I will try
"To serve God and my country (light the candle to the girl's left)
To help people at all times, (light the middle candle)
and to live by the Girl Scout Law." (light the candle to the girl's right)
Sing "Whenever You Make A Promise" (Found on page 6 of the Girl Scout Pocket Handbook)
Use 10 white candles, each tied with specified color ribbon as noted. Each girl reads her line then lights the candle.
I WILL DO MY BEST TO BE: (all the girls say together)
[ News ] [ Links ] [ Calendar ] [ Email Loop ] [ Photos ] [ Webrings ] [ Contact Leader ]Honest and fair (girl #1)
The purple ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of honesty and fairness. A Girl Scout works honestly and keeps her promise. She is fair in all she does and those she meets.Friendly and helpful (girl #2)
The blue ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of friendship and thoughtfulness. A Girl Scout is amiable and loyal to her friends. She helps others wherever and whenever she can.Considerate and caring (girl #3)
The orange ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of kindness and warmth. A Girl Scout works well with others and looks out for the well-being of others.Courageous and strong (girl #4)
The red ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of adventure and independence. A Girl Scout attempts new tasks and braves new endeavors. She is confident and self-assured in her actions.Responsible for what I say and do (girl #5)
The gold ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of ownership and pride in her work. She readily admits her strengths and weakness and is aware of the consequences of her actions. A Girl Scout is up front with her intentions.And to: Respect myself and others (girl #6)
The white ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of integrity. A Girl Scout directs her thoughts and deeds to encompass her won beliefs and to be sensitive to, and respectful of the beliefs of those around her.Respect authority (girl #7)
The yellow ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of regard for another's position. A Girl Scout understands the importance of having a leader of a group to make final decisions. She works with that leader to make the best decisions for the good of the group.Use resources wisely (girl #8)
The green ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of being careful with resources. She uses her materials, money, time, and energy wisely. A Girl Scout does not wasted the Earth's resources.Make the world a better place (girl #9)
The brown ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's sense of improvement. A Girl Scout strives to be clean, conserve, and enrich the world around her. She believes it is important to leave a better place than when she found it.And, be a sister to every Girl Scout (girl #10)
The silver ribbon on this candle represents a Girl Scout's loyalty to sisters all over the world. A Girl Scout is always ready to accept more friends into her ever widening circle. She treats all of her sisters with kindness, acceptance, and warmth.Sing "Make New Friends" (Found on page 10 of the Girl Scout Pocket Handbook)