| Girl Scout Poetry For all those who bleed green |
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| Table of Contents A Careful Soul A Girl Scout Leader Is Someone Who A Little Girls Heart An Angel In Green Because the Girl Because You Are My Leader Every Girl Brings With Her A Precious Gift Everything I Learned I Learned From My Girl Scout Leader For Everything The Green Angel The Green Angel Epic Green At Heart Leader Song Grow a Girl Scout Troop Human Agriculture I’m A Girl Scout Leader Little Green Hen – A Fable New Friends and Old Ode To A Girl Scout Leader (fun) Ode To A Girl Scout Leader (serious) The Pathway to Girl Scouts Recipe for a Girl Scout Leader (two poems) Scouting Is A Candle The Story of Juliette Low The Two Roads Volunteers What She Brought Home from Girl Scouts Today When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking Wright Family Halloween Wright Family Christmas A CAREFUL SOUL Careful soul I have to be, A little Girl Scout follows me. To a narrow path I must stay, For it I don't, she too, will stray. I must choose my deeds with care. For all I do, she too, will dare. My words I guard and softly speak And I must love the strong and the weak. Oh, I must be fair, from the start And boldly lead with a steady heart. In all I say and all I do I promise to strive to be true. Because you know . . . Where ever I go . . . A careful soul I have to be. A little Girl Scout follows me! -Author Unknown A GIRL SCOUT LEADER IS SOMEONE WHO... Tries to listen to 10 little girls' conversations all at the same time. Wakes up in the middle of the night worrying about the girls who weren't at the last meeting. Calls 5 mothers about the one galosh that was left at the meeting place. Finds that cookies, Kool-Aid, and kind words will help solve most any girl's problems. Attends hours of training and how-to sessions only to discover that the meaning of Girl Scouts is at the bottom of her own heart. Remembers to bring insect repellant. Says "Yes, I'll do it!" when it should be "No, no, a thousand times no!" Gets a warning ticket from the State Patrol with a station wagon full of very quiet girls. Is a friend to the friendless and a foe only to big brothers who throw rocks. Breathes deeply of the wonderful silence after they all go home but looks forward to the meeting next week. Sings "Kookaburra" in the shower. Knows that the secret of eternal youth is not at the cosmetic counter but in meeting with it every week. Gives and gives and gives and gets: sticky kisses, shy hugs, sly winks, and not much later, wedding invitations and baby announcements. A GIRL SCOUT LEADER IS SOMEONE WHO IS VERY SPECIAL! -Mid-Continent Council of Girl Scouts A LITTLE GIRL'S HEART “I must be crazy, I’m out of my mind,” I say thing every week before meeting time. For will show up and eight will not call; I really don’t know why I do this at all. We make plans for camp. Two nights and three days. It takes them and hour To choose grape Kool-Aid! Not worth it, I think. Do they care, I ask? It’s just what I need, One more thankless task. The one of them smiles And rolls out the dough. “My mother won’t let me bake cookies you know.” We mop up the paint. And I hear from one, Girl Scout is so much fun! -Author Unknown AN ANGEL IN GREEN Having left mortal earth I passed through Heaven's gate And while anxiously awaiting the outcome of my fate I walked amongst the angels all robed in purest white Whereupon I saw one figure that cast a greenish light. She sat upon a misty cloud, a harp held to her breast, In a flowing, blowing gown of green, unlike all the rest; I asked what great deed she'd done to earn the special hue That gave her color where others had none, or maybe just a few. She said, "On earth I sought no fame, fortune was not my goal I shunned the power of politics and worked without a toll; I spent time with children, helping them to grow For as you reap in life, so must you learn to sow." "You see," she said, "the dividend while growing up I'd share I repaid where many others were too self involved to care; Girl Scouting was my choice of roads to follow in my quest For among the girls I found a love deeper than the rest." "A teacher was I, my work was hard, I had no diploma or pay But where family and institutions failed I helped them find the way; The lessons I taught were obscure and difficult to see For they didn't have names like spelling or math or geometry." "They were lessons in life delivered through guided experience And they taught such things as character, spirit, and confidence; Though on earth my life was blessed, it's even more so today For when I look down I see my work as my girls show others the way." "On earth Girl Scouting taught me to leave things better than before And the same applies to that mortal place where life never was a bore Now having lived by that Girl Scout rule in every earthly endeavor I have become an Angel in Green and shall be a Girl Scout forever." -Author Unknown BECAUSE THE GIRL Because the girl has a need, We have an obligation. Because the girl has a choice, We must be her better choice. Because the girl has high expectations, We must excel. Because the girl wants to explore, We must be her guide. Because the girl wants to belong, We must open our arms. Because the girl is searching for direction, We must be her compass Because the girl encounters times of turmoil, We must be her safe haven. Because the girl is tomorrow's woman, We must care today. Because of the girl… We exist. -Mimi Murray BECAUSE YOU ARE MY LEADER... . . . I will grow up to be a better person. . . . I will make higher grades in school. . . . I will learn how to be a leader. . . . I will accomplish many of my goals. . . . I will be able to take care of myself. . . . I will learn to be more respectful. . . . I will be helpful in my community. . . . I will be a stronger person. . . . I will be a better citizen. . . . I will make a difference in tomorrow's world. Thank you for being my leader!!! -Author Unknown CANOE-a little joke Little Suzy didn’t do very well in her studies. During an oral spelling exam, the teacher wrote the word “new” on the blackboard. Now, she asked Little Suzy, what word would we have if we placed a K in the front, after a few moments reflection Little Suzy smiled and said, Canoe. -Author Unknown DROP A PEBBLE IN THE WATER Drop a pebble in the water: just a splash and it is gone; But there's half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on Spreading - spreading from the center, flowing on out to the sea And there is no way of telling where the end is going to be. Drop an unkind word, or careless: in a minute it is gone; But there's half a hundred ripples circling on and on and on They keep spreading, spreading, spreading, from the center as they go, And there is no way to stop them, once you've started them to flow. Drop a word of cheer and kindness: just a flash, and it is gone; But there's half a hundred ripples circling on and on and on Bearing hope and joy and comfort on each splashing, dancing wave Till you wouldn't believe the volume of the one kind word you gave Summer is over and what did you do, Touch the life of a child or two? Did you take time to look at each face And remembered to smile as they call out your name? Were you patient and thankful for each passing day, Those filled with sunshine and those filled with rain? How did you answer the million questions they ask and Yet remember to do all the things of the day? Yes, summer is over but not in my mind for memories of People will last a lifetime. -Written by a Staff Member from Camp Merry Heart EVERY GIRL BRINGS WITH HER A PRECIOUS GIFT One girl brings intelligence- the challenge of her sparkling mind keeps me continually learning. One girl brings laughter- the challenge of her ready wit keeps me from taking myself too seriously. One girl brings simplicity- the challenge of her unquestioning acceptance keeps me honest. One girl brings skepticism- the challenge of her "show me" attitude keeps me from ever trying to bluff my way through something. One girl brings curiosity- the challenge of her continuing questions keeps me on my toes. One girl brings kindness- the challenge of her radiating warmth keeps me from forgetting the importance of hugs. One girl brings super activity- the challenge of her boundless energy keeps me moving and free from laziness. Every girl brings with her a precious gift. Granted, that I may always look for, and nurture, that precious gift in every girl. -Helen K, Division Commissioner for Opeongo Division, Ontario EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM BEING A GIRL SCOUT LEADER 1. Green is always an appropriate fashion statement. 2. There is no such thing as trash, only future craft supplies. 3. Sleeping under the stars is invigorating to the soul. 4. You can survive in the wilderness with a flashlight and a pocketknife. 5. Girl Scout cookies have no fat and no calories. 6. Walk softly and carry a copy of Safetywise. 7. Always travel with a buddy. 8. Don’t cry over spilled paint and don’t sweat the small stuff. 9. Girls like to be seen and heard. 10. No song is too silly to sing and nobody sings off key. 11. Working on a team is much easier than working alone. 12. Plans gone awry can lead to the very best times. 13. That responsibility, opportunity, hard work and success are all related. 14. Girls really can rub two sticks together to make a fire. 15. You can learn something from the tiniest Girl Scout. 16. Good friends are like silver and gold. 17. There is no substitute for advance preparation. 18. There is no such thing as failure, only a change in plans. 19. You are never too old to try new things. 20. Leadership is a two way street. 21. Sharing knowledge is truly a path to immortality. 22. Never let petty politics keep you from your mission. 23. Patience really is a virtue. 24. If a Girl Scout Leader can’t do it, nobody can. 25. A girl’s smile is worth a thousand words. 26. If they are leading or succeeding, they probably were a Girl Scout. -Kathy Little 2001 FOR EVERYTHING For every step taken on a wet and rocky trail. For every reminder note you didn't forget to mail. For every skinned knee you attended, For every broken heart you mended. For every burnt camping meal you ate, For every late parent on which you had to wait. For every tearful disappointment you heard, For every time you could've ... but did't say a word. For every ounce of laughter to a little girl you brought, For every midnight giggle your tired ears have caught! For every tear you've shed as they've grown up through the years. For every one of your Girl Scouts, now full of confidence, not fears. For every song you've sung, For every song you'll sing... Thank you...Girl Scout Leader... simply put...for everything *The last line I have also found as so: "Thank you ...Camp Counselor...simply put...for everything -LaDonna Albert THE GREEN ANGEL I dreamed I went to heaven And saw among the dead An Angel dressed in Green A halo around her head. And she looked kind of funny Midst all the glaring white, The others asked her jealously What gave her such a right. I'm just a Girl Scout Leader; I lay no hold on fame. But being such a person Means more than just a name. My jobs on earth were many; Praises and thanks were few. I did more work in one day, Than ten people ought to do. I was a tin can cooker, A hiker, a pathfinder; I've also been an artist, A sailor, a bookbinder. I taught jumping jills to dance, I taught parrots to sing; I made saints out of hoodlums, While Mama had her fling. I walked the street till my feet Felt like a ton of brick, Selling Girl Scout Cookies till The mere thought made me sick. But it was a lot of fun; Life never was a bore. See -- this role isn't new to me -- I'VE BEEN AN ANGEL BEFORE. -Author Unknow THE GREEN ANGEL EPIC REFRAIN Oh you'll never get away, you'll never get away, you'll never get away, you'll never get away 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 best. PARENT My daughter thinks it's time, Some camping she should do. TRAINER Well G. S. 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. She ends her worldly care. "Welcome," says St. Peter, "Your troop is over there." -Author Unknown GREEN HEART (ODE TO SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS) Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic I've always been a Girl Scout From the time that I was young. I remember very fondly All the camping, crafts, & fun. I thought the work was over When my Gold Award was done, But I'd only just begun! Chorus: Glory, glory I'm a leader! A crazy, project planning leader. I don't even have a daughter, But now I have ten girls! I went away to college And I thought it awfully smart Just taking on a small troop, Meeting once a week to start. Soon my major classwork Took the form of Girl Scout crafts! At least my teachers laughed! Chorus The parents think I'm wonderful Because I spend my days Helping their girls learn & grow In Girl Scout laws & ways. They take for granted that I've time Since I've no child at home, But I wouldn't have time for my own! Chorus: Glory, Glory I'm a leader! A proud, exhausted, childless leader! I don't even have a daughter, But I've raised some darn fine girls! This is to honor those who are "Green Heart"..if you're a Scout who can't quit, even when you have no children, or when your children our grown, dropped out of Scouting, whatever. It takes a lot of heart to stick with it for other people's children! -Author Unknown GROW A GIRL SCHOUT TROOP (Trail Mix Ceremony) Girl Scouts come in all colors, from all races around the world. Every Girl Scout is a sister no matter where she is from, no matter the language she speaks, no matter the color of her skin. God loves variety, and Girl Scouts are the colors of the rainbow. (M & M CANDIES) We have a promise and a law. On our honor, we try to do our best to be fair and square. (CHEX CEREAL) Some of us are tall, and some of us are small. When we get together, size doesn't matter at all. (PRETZEL THINS AND MINI MARSHMALLOWS) Sometimes we are nutty. We love to joke and play. We'd love to put a Girl Scout smile into everyone's day. (NUTS) *ask about alergies first Sometimes we are quiet and thoughtful. We have special gifts of love and caring to give in service to those who need our help. (Goldfish crackers) When we get together, we seem to make circles. We may sit in circles, play circle games, make a Friendship Circle. You could say that we are well-rounded. (CHEERIOS) When we are busy planning a project, or doing a craft, we pop around until we're done. (POPCORN) Girl Scouts respect all living things. The earth is our home and we want to keep it safe for everyone. (ANIMAL CRACKERS) Girl Scouts are "chips off the old block". Girl Scouting began in 1912. Since then we all have been part of an old tradition, and are proud to be part of the future. (BANANA CHIPS or Chocolate CHIPS) We get a kick out of wearing our uniforms, learning new things, helping others, and being together with our friends. (KIX CEREAL) Young Girl Scouts may be hard to resist because they are fresh, sweet and new. But the older scout maybe more fun, because she has more experience. (RAISINS) Welcome to Troop ? I hope we will have a wonderful year -Author Unknown HUMAN AGRCULTURE First plant five rows of peas: Patience Promptness Preparation Perseverance Purity Next plant three rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash destructive criticism Squash indifference Then plant five rows of lettuce: Let-us be faithful to duty Let-us be unselfish Let-us be loyal Let-us be true to obligations Let-us show love to one another And no garden is complete without turnips: Turn-up for important meetings Turn-up with a smile Turn-up with good ideas Turn-up with determination to make everything good and worthwhile. Plant this garden and watch YOURSELF grow. -Author Unknown I'M A GIRL SCOUT LEADER Sometimes I get discouraged My time is not my own. If I'm not going somewhere, I am on the phone. Reminding someone's mother of a stray permission slip Whose loss would cause disaster to our upcoming feild trip. I'm dashing out to get supplies (I think I'm going deaf!) Whose idea was this? Can we really do this craft? And then there are the cookies on the chairs and on the floor My house has twice as many as the local grocery store. Even when I"m sitting still, my brain is overheating, Searching for a game song to liven up a meeting. Just when I'm exhausted, too tired to move again, A small eruption at the door the girls are coming in! I draw a breath in wonder, and ask myself, "Oh why?" Then I'm almost toppled by a bearhug, just knee - high. The room is full of laughter and suddenly I see That I really cannot think of a better place to be. Yes, I'm a Girl Scout Leader and I guess that's no surprise. And everything I do Is worth the smile in one girl's eyes. -Author Unknown LEADERS DAY POEM Sometimes I get discouraged, My time is not my own. If I'm not going somewhere. I'm always on the phone. Reminding someone's mother, Of a stray permission slip. Whose loss would cause disaster, To our upcoming field trip. I'm dashing out to get supplies, (I think I'm going daft!) Whose idea was this ? Can we really do this craft? And then there are the cookies- On the chairs and on the floor. My home has twice as many, As the local grocery store. Even when I'm sitting still, my brain is overheating. Searching for a game or song, to liven up the meeting. Just when I am exhausted, Too tired to move again. A small eruption at the door - The girls are coming in! I draw a breath on wonder, and ask myself "oh why?" Then I'm almost toppled, by a bear hug, just knee high. The room is full of laughter, and suddenly I see. That I really cannot think, of a better place to be. Yes, I'm a Girl Scout Leader, and I guess that's no surprise. And everything I do is worth, the smile in one girl's eyes. -Author Unknown THE LITTLE GREEN HEN A Parent Meeting Fable-(Read to encourage membership on a troop committee) Once upon a time there was a Little Green Hen that had a Girl Scout Troop. She had an Assistant Leader and a lot of mothers with this troop. One day, the Little Green Hen found she needed a Badge Manager for her troop. She asked Susie's mother, but Susie's mother said, "No, I am far to busy with the PTA." She asked Janie's mother, but Janie's mother said, "No, I'm far to busy with my bridge club." She asked Kathy's mother, but Kathy's mother said, "No, I'm working so we can buy a color TV." "All right" said the Little Green Hen, "I'll do it myself," and she did. But, she was so busy handling the badge records at several meetings that they never did finish their Christmas Service Project. Then one day, the Little Green Hen found she needed a Cookie Manager for her troop. She asked Susie's mother, but Susie's mother said, "No, I'm far to busy with my church circle." She asked Janie's mother, but Janie's mother said, "No, I'm busy redecorating just now." She asked Kathy's mother, the Kathy's mother said, "No, I'm working so we can buy a snowmobile." "All right" said the Little Green Hen, "I'll do it myself," and she did. But, she was so busy handling the Cookie Sale that they didn't finish planning for their overnight at spring vacation and so it had to be canceled. Then one day, the Little Green Hen found she needed a Finance Manager. She asked Susie's mother, but Susie's mother said, "No, I'm busy working on the school referendum." She asked Janie's mother, but Janie's mother said, "No, we're going to Spain." She asked Kathy's mother, but Kathy's mother said, "No, I'm working to buy a motorboat for the summer." "All right" said the Little Red Hen, "I'll do it myself," and she did. But, she was so busy making finance calls that she couldn't keep up with the badge records, and so they had to cancel the Court of Awards. Then it came time to re-register the troop. Susie's mother said, "I don't think the Little Green Hen is a very good leader." And Janie's mother said, "I don't think Janie will stay in Girl Scouts because they didn't finish their Christmas project, they didn't go on their overnight, and Janie didn't get her badges." And Kathy's mother said, "I don't think Kathy will stay in Girl Scouts because they didn't go on their overnight, and Kathy didn't get her badges." And the Little Green Hen said, "I won't take the Girl Scout troop for another year because I can't do it all myself." And she didn't! -Author Unknown 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! -Author Unknown ODE TO THE GIRL SOUCT LEADER You my friend, should be cast in gold for the things you've done that will never be told. For the dinners delayed by Girl Scout meetings for the friendly smiles and cheerful greetings. For the badge requirements no one wanted to do, which you insisted were important, too. For the meetings you led that went just as planned, with no one there to give you a hand. For the calendars you sold and the cookies you ate....For the toilets dug, meals cooked on a grate... For that one girl more girl you absorbed in your troop, because she wanted to be in your group. Tell me again how you lost your voice, was camping in winter really your choice? And wasn't that you I saw shopping downtown, trying to keep yp with twelve little clowns? "Why do you do it?" you're probably asked, "Who forced you to take on this year end task?" Those innocent young faces really tell it all, and that's why we're hoping to see you next fall. When you were made, they broke the mold. If you're ever re-cast--it will surely be gold!!! -Maumee Valley Girl Scout Council PASS IT ON We all appreciate the beauty and the calmness of our out-of-doors. Nature is a kaleidoscope, in which all parts and pieces mold together to form the most beautiful picture imaginable. Yet, if we were to take each segment, and examine it deeply, then, when we re-created it as a whole, we might appreciate its beauty even more. Let us imagine what we could then pass on to others. Pass on the Camp sunshine. Remember its power to bring warmth and light to everyone. But remember especially its power to cheer and to bring joy into our hearts. Pass on the beauty of the water, when the sun rises and sets upon it, when it glitters in the moonlight, when it is silent and still. Pass on to others the feeling you get when you are walking in the forest among the trees. Help them to appreciate the sights and the sounds you have experienced yourself. Pass on the beauty which we have all experienced at camp - the natural wilderness of flowers that fills our meadows and lines our roadsides with a rich sweet scent. Pass on the beauty of the setting sun - blended colours lighting the evening sky. May the peace and tranquility of our sunset be ever with you. Pass on the light and guidance of the stars; God's twinkling eyes in the sky to forever lead and protect us. The stars will never die. Pass on friendship. Do not walk in front of me - I may not follow. Do not walk behind me - I may not lead the way. Just walk beside me, and be my friend. Pass on a smile. Smile a mile and when you smile others will smile too, and soon there will be miles and miles of smiles -we can dream about how time really flies, we won't say goodbye, cause true friends are beside -close your eyes, recall a memory, of a special place that touched our lives eternally, we now see the joy in simple things, the sunlit sky, the beauty in the songs we sing -though seasons change, and years slip by, what still remains the wondrous smiles what once we dreamed we now can see camp always was the light inside of me -take my hand here tonight let me show u the way to a place where the rest seems to all fade away -the family we've known, the place we call our own, knowing we'll return here forevermore through the years -this is home, this is where we are part of a family. this is where tradition will be ours to uphold. we were told, every day of our childhood even as we grow old, camp will be where our hearts are, leaving brings on a tear. though we go far away home is here. -Kayla THE PATHWAY At five, an all ready for fun, A Daisy Girl Scout, just waiting to run. As a Daisy, she is starting to grow. She's doing things and always on the go. At six, a little girl is all ready to be A Brownie Girl Scout, a bright penny to see. As a Brownie, her life is just chock-full of fun She's busy and eager - forever on the run. How to plan -what to do about most any thing, Comes from ideas shared in the Brownie Ring. She learns how to grow with the brownie Try-Its. As she explores the world, bit by bit. Toward growing in heart, the foundation was laid On the day by the pool where her Promise was made' Till the day she was ready without any doubt To take the next step - to become a Junior Girl Scout. By the Promise and Law she now strives to live. A little more of herself she's learning to give. The patrol system, and so much more to learn, A new world of proficiency badges to earn. During the yeas of Juniors, you grow and grow In so many ways and soon you will know, That you now are ready to take the next step - To cross a new bridge and become a Cadette. As a Cadette, she starts a journey, Exploring the world, its wonders to see. Choices of opportunities she can take. She goes about her merry way, Her Silver received, she awaits the day, When across the bridge she once again goes, As upward to Seniors she continues to grow. A Senior Scout, as leader she trains, To share with others what she has gained. She strives to decide which path she will take, Will it be scouting, college, or a job she will take? And then across the bridge she will go, With a wealth of information, That she'll need to know As off to the world of Adult Scouting she goes. As an adult, she'll have the chance, To give back what she took without a second glance, She'll return to the younger Scouts that she will meet, The love, understanding, trust, and respect, That as a child she deemed a treat. -Patricia L. Feikert RECIPE FOR A GIRL SCOUT LEADER Combine one level head and one loving heart with equal parts of enthusiasm and energy. Blend in ability to work with others and appreciation of individual differences. Add a double measure of humor and the desire to help girls grow. Fold in the imagination of an elf and the memory of an elephant. Top with a rugged constitution and resilience to adapt to new ideas. When seasoned with the training and steeped in experience, this recipe will serve many girls well. Scouting I wear the pin of a Girl Scout; I try to live the Law. I have often said the Promise, when life held only flaws. But it's not the pin nor the Promise, nor just the Law I live That causes me to love this Scouting - It's the feeling Scouting can give. You have to live it to know it: When the sun has sunk down low You must sing with other Girl Scouts, around the campfire's glow. You must plan a cookout with them, and have it spoiled by the rain, You must sing instead of crying, and make the plans again. You should hike for many a mile, under a clear blue sky. Then sleep in the open country, and watch the stars go by. There are no words to express it, it can't be told in song. You just must experience it; it will not take you long. It is brought out when you are singing, as loud as you can sing. And again in the peaceful silence, when a flag is taking wing. Then when you salute Old Glory, you know that you belong, And Taps cannot end this feeling, after the day is gone. You will want to meet tomorrow, in hope that you can live To pass on some of this feeling, only Scouting can give. So it's not the pin nor Promise, nor just the Law I live, That cause me to love Girls Scouting - it's the feeling Scouting can give. -Majorie Sullivan SCOUTING IS A CANDLE Scouting is a candle that will light you on your way It's trying on your honor, and helping every day Exploring worlds around you and looking wider still Pitching tents out in the woods and hiking up a hill Guitars and voices blended under God's majestic sky Loving those around you, friendships that never die The meaning in a moment, in a smile or in a tear Makes you a little taller in each new Scouting year. A promise to your God and to your country too Makes you a part of your world and your world a part of you It's something that you carry wherever you may go A secret deep inside you that only Scouts would know But it's the kind of secret that you want the world to know You can't hide all the happiness, you can't hide all the glow. A candle glows together, it shines externally. Make it shine on everyone, that's the way the world should be. -Author Unknown THE STORY OF JULIETTE LOW This is a story with sound effects. When you read the following phrases, the girls say: Girls: "But Mom" Juliette Low: Curtsey and say "Join my troop" Georgia: "Howdy, y'all" Lord Baden-Powell: Bow, "How do you do" London: sing "London Bridge is Falling Down" Boy Scouts: Salute and say "Be prepared" Girl Scouts: "Where's the campout?" Reader: We would like to tell you about the founder of Girl Scouts. Once upon a time there was a girl named Juliette Low, who lived in Georgia. Juliette Low was a very active little girl who loved to organize her friends into clubs. After she grew up, she went to London and there she met Lord Baden-Powell, who was looking for ways to train boys to be self-sufficient and so he founded the Boy Scouts. Juliette Low was fascinated by the work that Lord Baden-Powell was doing and thought to herself "girls need to learn how to be self-sufficient too, what about Girl Scouts?" So, Juliette Low stayed in London for awhile to study with Lord Baden-Powell. Then she went back to her home in Georgia and asked her many girl friends if they would like to be Girl Scouts. And they loved it so much that the idea spread and now there are Girl Scout and Girl Guide troops all over the world. (read this part faster) Aren't we glad that a girl named Juliette Low from Georgia went to London and met Lord Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scouts, and came home to start the wonderful world of Girl Scouts ? -Betsy Woodford VOLUNTEERS GOD BLESS THEM! Many will be shocked to find When the day of judgement nears That there is a special place in heaven Set aside for volunteers. Furnished with big recliners, Satin couches and footstools, Where there are no committee chairs, Not troop leaders or carpools. No eager team that needs a coach, No bazaar and no bake sale. There will be nothing to staple, Not one thing to fold or mail. Telephone lists will be outlawed, But a finger snap will bring Cool drinks and gourmet dinners And treats fit for a king. You ask, "Who'll serve these privileged few And work for all they're worth?" Why, all those who reaped the benefits And not once volunteered on earth. Thanks so much for all you do! -Author Unknown WHAT SHE BROUGHT HOME FROM GIRL SCOUTS TODAY Perhaps when she came home today you asked, "What did you do at Girl Scouts?" When she replied, "Nothing but play", you were filled with doubts! The weeks went by, you asked again, still she had no craft to show. Then you began to wonder, why didn't they glue or sew? For after all, it's dues each week, and driving here and there. The uniform, permission slips, and cookie sale to share! Ah... but she brought home much better things, that no glue or craft could make. If only to lend a helping hand, when needed for someone's sake. You see, although we think of Girl Scouting now, it really isn't "today"! It's the Girl Scouting for tomorrow, and to help them explore a new way. It's the caring, sharing, learning, growing, the Golden Rule is our thumb. For she'll be the one with the helping hand, in the future years to come. So, when she comes home the next time please, you can rest with a brand new start. For the craft that she brought home today, is molded in her heart -Laura Hollenzer WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first picture on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint you another one. Whe you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake just for me, and I knew that little things are special things. When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer and I believed there is a God I could always talk to. When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight and I felt loved. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears in your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you cared and I wanted to be everything I could be. When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked.....and wanted to say thanks for all the things I saw When you thought I wasn't looking. -Author Unknown HALLOWEEN WITH THE WRIGHT FAMILY All stand in a circle and pass small cup of water or bag of candy to their RIGHT or LEFT as it occurs in the story read by the Leader standing in the middle.. When you thought I wasn't looking Halloween was almost there and Mother WRIGHT was just about finished decorating. Father WRIGHT and Bill WRIGHT returned from their last minute pumpkin picking. "There is not much LEFT to be done," said Father WRIGHT as he came into the kitchen. "Did you hang the skeletons in the trees where I told you to?" asked Mother WRIGHT. "I LEFT them RIGHT where you told me to," said Father WRIGHT. I am glad we got all the candy we needed -----I don't have any money LEFT," said Billy WRIGHT. The hall phone rang and Susie WRIGHT ran to answer it. She came running back into the kitchen exclaiming, "Aunt Tillie WRIGHT LEFT some candy for us on Gramma WRIGHT's back porch." "I'll go RIGHT over there and get it," she said as she LEFT the house. Father WRIGHT LEFT the kitchen and brought inthe pumpkins they bought. By the time Susie WRIGHT returned, Mother WRIGHT, Father WRIGHT, and Billy WRIGHT had begun to carve the pumpkins. The entire WRIGHT family sang new Halloween songs as they finished carving the pumpkins. Then they LEFT all the pumkins sitting in windows and went to bed, hoping they had chosen the RIGHT candy for the big day. Now I hope you have the RIGHT present for yourself bacuase that's all that is LEFT of our story----ecxept to say Happy Halloween !!!! Isn't that RIGHT ????? -Author Unknown THE WRIGHT FAMILY CELEBRATES JULIETTE LOWS BIRTHDAY All stand in a circle and pass small cup of water or bag of candy to their RIGHT or LEFT as it occurs in the story read by the Leader standing in the middle.. When you thought I wasn't looking Juliette Low's birthday was almost there and Mrs. WRIGHT's troop was just about finished decorating. Mrs. WRIGHT, her daughter Susie WRIGHT, and her cousin Sally WRIGHT returned from their last minute shopping. "There is not much LEFT to be done," said Mr. WRIGHT as he came into the kitchen. "Did you hang the streamers above the table where I told you to?" asked Mrs. WRIGHT. "I LEFT them RIGHT where you told me to," said Mr. WRIGHT. "I am glad we got all the food we needed---I don't have any money LEFT," said Sally WRIGHT. The hall phone rang and Susie WRIGHT ran to answer it. She came running back into the kitchen explaiming, "Aunt TIllie RIGHT LEFT a cake for us on Gramma WRIGHT's back porch. I'll go RIGHT over there and get it," she said as she LEFT the house. Mr. WRIGHT LEFT the kitchen and brought in the presents they bought. By the time Susie WRIGHT returned, Mrs. WRIGHT, Mr. WRIGHT and Sally WRIGHT had begun to set the table. Just then the doorbell rang. Mrs. WRIGHT's troop had arrived. Each girl took off her coat and LEFT it RIGHT by the front door. Jennifer turned to her LEFT to say "Hi" to Karen. Jessica was so busy talking to Elaine that she bumped RIGHT into Betty. Together they all finished helping Susie WRIGHT and Sally WRIGHT finish setting up for the party. "That looks RIGHT nice," they all exclaimed. The WRIGHT troop played games, made crafts, and sang a RIGHT large number of songs, including Sally WRIGHT's favorite, "I LEFT My Heart in San Francisco". They decided to WRITE birthday cards for babies born on Juliette Low's birthday. Finally it was time for cake. Mrs. WRIGHT LEFT the room to get the cake while Sally RIGHT got the forks and started passing them out, starting on her LEFT. The entire troop ate and ate until there was no cake LEFT. All the members of Mrs. WRIGHT's troop agreed that this was the best party ever. They cleaned up all the mess that was LEFT and put everything away in the RIGHT place. Mr. WRIGHT was very pleased. "Thank you, girls, for all your help. That was the RIGHT thing to do. No wonder your leader, Mrs. WRIGHT, is always so proud of you." One by one the girls' parents came for them. One by one they all said, "Good night, Mrs. WRIGHT. See you next week." Now I hope you have the RIGHT bag of candy for yourself because that's all that is LEFT of our story--- except to say Happy Birthday Juliette Low !!!! Isn't that RIGHT ???? -Author Unknown |