Welcome to our investiture/rededication ceremony. In almost all countries and cultures there are ceremonies to mark important events in life - days of celebration, sad days, joyous days, days that mark an achievement. Girl Scouts, too, have ceremonies to mark important events and significant days. Tonight we are here to confirm or reaffirm our belief in the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The Promise and Law are the foundation of all Girl Scouting. The Promise is like a basket that holds flowers. Flowers have always played an important role in human life. From the very earliest times, they have been given as tokens of love and respect and have served in ceremonies and rituals of all types. The flowers we mention in this ceremony symbolize the ten parts of the Girl Scout Law.

Please join me in reciting the Girl Scout Promise. (Everyone recite). And now we will dedicate/rededicate ourselves to living the Girl Scout Law.

I will do my best to be:

honest and fair,

This part of the law is represented by the chrysanthemum. It shows truth, honor, trustworthiness, equality and fairness.

friendly and helpful,

The zinnia represents thoughtfulness about friends.

considerate and caring,

The carnation shows caring for others, while baby's breath represents generosity.

courageous and strong,

The wild rose stands for perseverence and exploring possibilities. Where it is firmly established, it continues to grow and adapt even in extreme conditions. Its thorns protect it fiercely while its blossoms show that strength can also be beautiful.

and 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 jasmine represents careful thought, attention, and concern.

use resources wisely,

The foxglove (foxtail) shows thriftiness. When we use our resources wisely, we are being thrifty.

make the world a better place,

The sunflower shows a love of nature. Its habit of turning toward the sun reminds us to "look on the bright side" and realize that our own attitudes go a long way toward making the world a better place for ourselves and the people near us.

and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

The rose shows love of our sisters in Scouting and Guiding. Roses come in all colors and varieties of fragrances, and though they are different, they are beautiful, just like our sisters in Scouting.

Closing: The sachet symbolizes our dedication to the Promise and Law. Flowers alone do not last. The sachet, a combination of color, texture, shape and aroma of flowers, will always remind us of our commitment. A gift of fragrance is a gift of remembrance.