Girl Scouts USA

OK, I am going to have to moderate messages from now on. First of all Girl Scouts is for all girls, period. We just don't discriminate. This was not meant to be a debate group. This is for us who are in it to gain support for each other.

Our founder Juliette Gordon Low called her cousin on the night of March 11, 1912, and this is what she said

"Come right over! I've got something for the girls of Savannah, and all America, and all the world, and we're going to start it tonight."

Girl Scouts is for all girls, no questions asked. We do not discriminate based off of...anything. I have nothing else to say.

I also thought I should post a poem just to our dear founder Juliette Low, who is now in heaven with God.

TO JULIETTE LOW

More than a score of years ago, a torch was lit.
A beacon whose glow shone for the joy of youth,
And you, sensing its brilliancy, beneath your roof.
Kindled a kindred flame, that girlhood in your land;
Should live within its light and with your hand.
You tended it and kept its whiteness pure;
Prayed that its bright promise might endure.
And waked yourself uprightly in its gleam,
And we who have had faith in this your dream.
And come to give account of our brief stewardship.
Millions of girls share your ideals today;
Millions of women walk with them your lighted way.
With lives enriched and broadened from its treasury
And glad hearts consecrated to your memory.

Recompense (To Juliette Low)
Hers was a golden vision; for looking down the years
She understood the questions and needs that would arise
In the lives of little girls and big girls growing to womanhood,
And clothed her understanding in adventurous disguise,
Taking as recompense the laughter in their eyes.

Adapted from the poem by Birdsall Otis Edey

MY PURPOSE
My Purpose…...to go on with my heart and soul, devoting all my energies to Girl Scouts, and heart and hand with them, we will make our lives and the lives of the future girls happy, healthy and holy.
Juliette Gordon Low


All poems can be found at this website www.scoutingweb.com

Thought I would post some inspiratonal Girl Scout poems. For those of you who are familiar, enjoy!

ODE TO A GIRL SCOUT LEADER
Our dishes went unwashed today,
We didn't make the bed;
We took God's hand and went with Him
to Girl Scouts instead.
Oh, yes, we went adventuring,
The girls, and you and I,
Exploring all the great outdoors,
Beneath the summer sky.
That our houses were neglected,
That we didn't sweep the stair,
In twenty years no one on earth
Will know or even care.
But that we helped some little girl
From child to adulthood grow,
In twenty years the whole wide world
Will look, and see, and know!


This one has a load of humor!

RECRUITMENT POEM - GREEN ANGEL EPIC
Parent: My daughter's just turned seven, She'd like to join your ranks
Trainer: Oh good, We need new leaders, Parent: I have no time but thanks
Trainer: I'm sure you'll like it fine Parent: I said I have no time.
Trainer: The training starts on Monday, Sign on the dotted line.
Parent: My daughter's just turned nine. She'd like to fly up now.
Trainer: The Leader's Guide will tell you, The where, the when, the how.
Parent: I'm really rather beat, I'd like to take a rest.
Trainer: You don't know what you're saying, the next three years are the best.
Parent: My daughter thinks it's time, Some camping she should do
Trainer: Well, Girl Scout camp is just the place, We'll go along with you.
Parent: I cannot sleep on cots, It hurts my back and head.
Trainer: You really needn't worry, You'll never get to bed!
Parent: My daughter tells me now, that day camp is the thing.
Trainer: We need a dance director, and someone who can sing.
Parent: I cannot dance a step, I cannot sing a song.
Trainer: Well ten days in our day camp, We'll prove to you you're wrong.
Parent: My daughter is now 12, I've really had it now.
I've hiked and camped and cooked outdoors, you name it--I know how.
Trainer: But can you really say, You haven't had some fun?
Do come and learn about Cadettes, Your work has just begun.
Parent: My daughter is fifteen now, As leader, I am through.
Trainer: You can't stop now when, Seniors need advisors just like you.
Parent: I have another girl, Now she is seven, too.
Trainer: Well, aren't you glad you're so well trained, You know just what to do.
Parent: Oh, yes, indeed I know, I'm quitting Scouts today.
Trainer: But surely you have learned by now, you never get away.
Trainer: And then the sad occasion comes. (S)he ends her (his) worldly care.
"Welcome," says St. Peter, "Your troop is over there"

HI!, just wanted to "check in" with everyone.
May God Bless
newbear:

May God Bless you too! My work is such a blessing! I love being busy. I can't just sit around and stare at the wall. I would feel like a total failure if I did.
I am one who must always be on the move, always busy.

Hello JesusLove! You are Busy! I hope your troops will have a good year. Plus that you have a good year in your school work.
May God Bles
newbear

Hello Newbear! Welcome to the group! Sorry I haven't checked, been kinda busy. Yes, I love what the Girl Scouts stand for too, that is why I continued on after being a girl in it right into being a Leader.
Right now, I am starting a Cadette troop, I am a co-leader for a Brownie troop, Cookie Ambassador for my VISTA, Council delegate, and I am going to be my towns Site Sale Coordinator.
I know, I am really busy. And on top of all that, I am a full time student majoring in special education. I love working with special needs kids! It is sooo rewarding.
Happy to have you joined! God Bless.

Just wanted to say Hi! again. Is there anyone here?
May God Bless
newbear

hi! i'm newbear, I haven't been a Girl Scout or a leader for years. But I still love the organization and what it stands for. My mother was a troop leader for years. Plus she held other positions within the city where I grew up. I may have some insight to help others with the Girl Scouts.
May God Bless
newbear::

Welcome Lacy and JesusistheLight!