Tag Archives: Girl Scouts

Re-Writing the Laws, Polishing a Promise

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

To prep for this Big Scout adventure, I thought it might be smart to track down some old GS handbooks, if for no other reason than to look at how scouting for girls has evolved over the past century. Thank … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Stacy Lieder

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

I’m so happy to be hosting guest blogger Stacy Lieder for today’s post. This is seriously cool story. I suspect Stacy’s got a lot of good stories up her sleeve, and I’ll do my best to pry them out of her. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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Gender Equality is a Human Rights Issue

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

When I was a scout, I remember celebrating Juliette Gordon Low‘s birthday annually, but I have absolutely no recollection of another annual Girl Scout observance: Thinking Day. Too bad, cause this is a really good one. Quick history of Thinking … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Jan Seides

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Friends, I’m so happy to be posting the BSP’s first guest blogger, my friend Jan Seides. If you’ve got a scout story to tell, I cordially invite you to tell it right here! Enjoy Jan’s story. —————————— I started my Girl … Continue reading →

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We “Try” to Keep Our Promises

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

This is the Junior Girl Scout Promise:         On my honor, I will try:         To serve God and my country         To help people at all times,         And to live by the Girl Scout Law. If … Continue reading →

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