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Monday November 15, Troop Ceremony

Monday November 15: Troop 1563's Investiture/Rededication Ceremony
 This event will run longer than an hour. It will not be at the Community Center- it will be in one of the meeting rooms at the Ruiz Branch of the Austin Public Library.  1600 Grove Boulevard (512) 974-7500 (Take 71 past the airport. Turn right at Riverside, right at Grove. Library will be on left.) This year we only have one side of the room, so please be sure it's us before you swing the door open...

I will arrive around 6 to set up. Girls are needed about that time to help set-up and for a quick rundown on what to do during the ceremony.
Guests (family and friends) can show around 6:20.
Investiture Ceremony begins at 6:30, followed by a pot-luck reception.
Room must be clean and empty by 8pm.

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What is an Investiture Ceremony? It is the ceremony used to officially welcome a new girl or adult into Girl Scouting.
What is a Rededication Ceremony? This is the ceremony done by returning members to reaffirm their commitment to Girl Scouts.

In our Troop, some of the girls have been in Scouts before, for others it is a new experience. At Troop 1563's Investiture Ceremony, we will Rededicate our returning Scouts, and Invest our new Scouts. Additionally, we will have a Court of Awards (where girls receive patches and other recognitions.) All Scouts in attendance will receive an Investiture or Rededication patch.

The Girls will recite the Girl Scout Promise (from memory), commit to investing themselves to the Troop, and be officially "vested" with their uniforms.

It is very important for all members of our Troop to attend. Family and friends are also invited to support our Girls in their commitment to themselves, their Troop, and the Girl Scouting Movement.

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What to bring:

  • Uniform (all insignia properly attached.) Please write your daughter's name on the tag. Give the vests to me upon arrival. I will use them in the ceremony. You do not need to bring your Girl Scout Books.
  • Food/Beverage for the reception. I am expecting about 35 people (11 Scouts + their guests.) You can bring a snack or a more substantial "dinner" item. The following items have been committed: green salad + dressing, "something crunchy," veggie tray, chicken and broccoli braided sandwich, mini PB&Js, deviled eggs, brownies, oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, root beer, lemonade, sprite, soda.
  • Disposable plates, napkins, cutlery,etc. Please let me know if you are willing to donate these items. Otherwise, the Troop will provide them. The following items have been committed: cups, napkins, paper towels, plates, silverware.
  • Girls should dress nicely- either their official GS uniform, or their "Sunday Best."
  • Bring your camera! Pictures can be shared on our Troop Snapfish page, and through Council's Out and About feature.
If you have any questions, please contact Mandy. 512-850-3044
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