Girl Scout Dictionary Age Level: There are 5 age levels in Girl
Scouting: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Baden-Powell: Lord Baden-Powell was the founder
of the Boy Scout movement, Lady Baden-Powell was
the founder of the Girl Guide movement. Bridging: The process of moving from one
age level of Girl Scouting to another Brownie Ring: Form of Government commonly
used in a Brownie Troop. (See Leaders Handbook) Buddy System: A safety system where two girls
stay together and watch out for each other. Court of Awards: A ceremony to present earned
recognitions at any level. Daisy Circle: Form of Government commonly
used by a Daisy Troop (See Daisy Leaders Handbook) Founder's Day: October 31, the birthday of
Juliette Low Girl Scout Birthday: March 12th, the date
of the first Girl Scout meeting in the USA in 1912 Girl Scout Handshake: Execute the Girl Scout
Sign with the right hand and shake hands with the
left Girl Scout Motto: Be Prepared Girl Scout Sign: Three middle fingers of
right hand raised shoulder high with thumb over
little finger, given when saying the Promise or
when doing a Girl Scout Handshake. Girl Scout Slogan: Do a good turn daily. Girl Scouts' Own: An inspirational ceremony
with a theme planned by and for Girl Scouts. Gold Award: The highest award a Girl Scout
may earn (this is done as a Senior) GSUSA: Girl Scouts of the United States of
America Fly-Up: The ceremony in which a Brownie becomes
a Junior Girl Scout. Investiture: A special ceremony to welcome
a girl Scout where she receives her pin and officially
makes her Promise for the first time. JLWFF: Juliette Low world Friendship Fund,
a voluntary fund that benefits guiding throughout
the world. Juliette "Daisy" Low: Founder of Girl Scouting
in the U.S.A. Kaper Chart: A chart showing all jobs available
and who is responsible for each job generally on
a rotating basis. Quiet Sign: Right hand raised above head
- it means stop talking Rededication: A ceremony when Girl Scouts
reaffirm their belief in the Promise and Law. Safety-Wise: The publication put out by GSUSA
detailing safety practices that should be adhered
to. Silver Award : The highest award that a Cadette
Girl Scout may earn Sit Upon: A cushion to sit on outside generally
made by Girl Scouts. SWAPS: Special Whaytchamacallits Affectionately
Pinned Somewhere. Small craft items usually created
with a theme in mind with a pin attached. Girls
trade these with other girl scouts. Thinking
Day: February 22; the birthplace of Lord and
lady Baden-Powell, designed as a day to think about
scouts and guides worldwide. Trefoil: The international symbol of Girl
Scouting. Our pins are in the shape of a trefoil. Troop Committee: Adults who assist the troop
in some way either at the meetings or by taking
on jobs such as Telephone Chair, etc. WAGGGS : World Association of Girl Guides
and Girl Scouts, the worldwide organization to which
Girl Scouts belong. Wider Opportunity: Any opportunity outside
the regular meeting place, although Wider Ops generally
refer to opportunities advertised through GSUSA World Association Pin: A pin worn by members
of WAGGGS. All Girl Scoyts are member of WAGGGS. YIGS or YIS: Some scouts use this at the
end of a letter. Yours in Girl Scouts or Yours in
Scouts.
