Traditional Stuff 3 Comments 
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Juliette Gordon Low passed away 90 years ago today on January 17th, 1927.
This message is from the beginning of the 1933 handbook (thanks Carolyn!): Continue reading
Cookie Memes 2 Comments cookies, memes
In what seems to have turned into a tradition, I present to you 2017’s cookie memes! I have to admit – I was a little unmotivated this year. I think it’s because I churned out so many last year. But sometimes you have to just plunge yourself into a project, and once I got going, I was able to knock out a few. I won’t do as many as I did last year, but I will be adding to these from time to time I’m sure. This year I’ve got a “Hooray for Hollywood” theme. As always, you are welcome to share these. I’ll be also posting them on my cookie meme Pinterest board at some point. Continue reading
Troop Leader Resources 2 Comments history, tips, traditions, troop stuff, uniforms
I couldn’t find this online all in one place except for a PDF from the San Diego council, so this is shamelessly borrowed from them. I added the graphics.
Choosing a Troop Crest
In the early days of Girl Scouting, troop crests were used to identify a troop. The rapid growth of the movement soon made numbering necessary, but troop crests were kept as a symbol of a troop’s goal or main interest. Today, troops should think carefully about the crest they choose. It should have a special meaning to them, one they can pass along to new members each year. The symbol can be used on a troop flag or to mark troop equipment. Every member should know what their crest is and what it means. Continue reading