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"Old" Junior Badge Book, On-line Version
You are welcome to work on ANY of the "old" Junior badges any time during her Junior years. I strongly recommend calling the GS Shop first to make sure they have the badge on hand- then go purchase it before you get started. Once they are out, there won't be more. You can, however, call other GS Shops, which may be able to work out getting the badge to you. If a GS of North East TX Shop has the badge- call Mandy. I may be able to go get it for you.
GSCTX Shops 
Austin 512-490-2316
Waco  254-756-4497
Bryan 973-774-0050
San Angelo 325-655-8961
Brownwood 325-646-1516
GCNETX Shops
Dallas Southern Sector 214-946-7075 x118
Dallas JoAnn Fogg 972-349-2416
Highland Village 972-318-1300
Denton 940-243-1314
Allen 972-912-3030
Denison 903-465-5270

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The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.






The Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God* and my country,
To help people at all times, and
To live by the Girl Scout Law.








* The word "God" can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on one's spiritual beliefs. When reciting the Girl Scout Promise, it is okay to replace the word "God" with whatever word your spiritual beliefs dictate.

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Girl Scout Week
Girl Scout Week is celebrated every March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday, ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on Saturday, and always includes the Girl Scout Birthday, March 12. Review  the suggested Badges for activities appropriate for the day's theme. Listed books include the Girls's Guide to Girl Scouting, the old Junior Badge Book, and the various Journey Books.

Girl Scout Week 2012 and suggested Badge Activities:
Sun 3/11 Girl Scout Sunday                  
GS Sunday and GS Sabbath give girls an opportunity to attend their place of worship and be recognized as a Girl Scout. A “fun patch” is available at the GS Store for participating in GS Sunday or GS Sabbath. You can ask your church about Religious Awards they may offer, or ask the cashier at the GS store. Ask the Youth Director at your church (in advance) if they do anything special for GS Sunday or GS Sabbath- girls may perform a service, such as greeting, ushering, or doing a flag ceremony. These days can also be a time when girls explore the faiths of others.
Mon 3/12 Homemaking Day, and Girl Scouting's 100th birthday! 
GG2GS Simple Meals
BB Art to Wear
BB Let's Get Cooking
BB Sew Simple
BB Yarn and Fabric Arts
Tues 3/13 Citizenship Day
GG2GS Inside Government
BB Lead On
BB Model Citizen
Wed 3/14 Health and Safety Day
GG2GS Practice With a Purpose
GG2GS First Aid
BB First Aid
BB Fun and Fit
BB A Healthier You
BB Highway to Health
BB Safety First
BB Stress Less
JAoC Staying Fit
Thurs 3/15 International Friendship Day
GG2GS Girl Scout Way
BB Celebrating People
BB GSing Around the World
BB World Neighbors
Fri 3/16 The Arts Day
GG2GS Drawing
BB Drawing and Painting
BB Folk Arts
Sat 3/17 Out of Doors Day (also Girl Scout Sabbath) 
GG2GS Practice With a Purpose
GG2GS Flowers
GG2GS Girl Scout Way
BB Walking for Fitness
BB Wildlife
BB Your Outdoor Surroundings
JGM Gardener
JGM Camper
JaM Geocacher

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SWAPs! 


What are swaps? Swaps are the Girl Scout tradition of exchanging keepsakes at camping trips, events, and just about anywhere Girl Scouts gather together. SWAPs stands for "Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere" or "Shared With A Pal" or even "Sharing With A Purpose." Swaps are handmade pins, often proudly displayed on hats. They can also be hung from lanyards, key chains, back packs, or stored in a collector box. I would love for our Troop to have a Pen-Pal Troop for trading Swaps, holiday cards, and Scouting adventures.

For swap ideas, visit:
ScoutSwaps.com
GSSwaps.net
Scouting Web
About.com
Making Friends




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Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts

Juliette Gordon was born October 31, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia. She was known for her love of animals and great sense of humor. Her family nicknamed her "Daisy."

After her marriage to Englishman William Mackay Low, Daisy split her time between England and America. In 1911, while searching for something meaningful to do with her life, she met Sir Robert Baden-Powell- who had founded the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Less than a year later the Girl Scouts of America were well on their way. Daisy, who was almost completely deaf, encouraged girls of all backgrounds and ability levels to realize their full potential and also to help those in need.

Girl Scouts has since become a global organization, helping girls everywhere to become women of Courage, Confidence, and Character. You can read more about her here. Then take this fun quiz!


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