We are currently looking for nominations for the Jennifer Barnum and the Tammie Murray Spirit Awards which honor the memory of two exceptional Girl Scouts who died in a vehicular accident in 1991 while on a GSUSA sponsored Girl Scout trip. To be considered for one of these awards a girls must be a Cadette, Senior or Ambassador and be nominated by an individual or group from the community in recognition of her leadership, actions, and involvement. Application deadline is April 1, 2010. Click here for application or contact Caroline Feathers at 3131-870-2511.
Gold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout may earn. Someone once described the Girl Scout Gold Award as being “what you really want to be remembered for” in Girl Scouting. For many, the leadership skills, organizational skills, and sense of community and commitment that come from “going for the Gold” set the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship.
Deadline: For girls to be honored in our 2010 ceremony all final steps must be completed by March 1, 2010.
Save the date: We are busy planning our Gold Award banquet for May 2, 2010. Watch for more details.
Girl Scouts of the USA recently revised the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award.We have the new material available for you. If you have already started your project using the pre-existing requirements (Option 1) please continue with that pathway. If you are just starting your project and have not completed any of the pre-existing requirements please use the new GSUSA requirements. (Option 2)
Adult advisors, leaders, consultants and the Gold Award Advisory Committee liaisons give guidance to ensure your Gold Award plan is sound and attainable.
Silver Award
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the second highest earned recognition in Girl Scouting and the highest award a Cadette Girl Scout can earn.The Silver Award reflects a Girl Scout's accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and works to better her life and the lives of others.
Girl Scouts of the USA recently revised the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. Currently Cadettes have two options to earning this Award.
(Option 1) If you have already started your project using the pre-existing requirements (Focus Books and Interest Projects) please continue with that pathway.
(Option 2) If you are just starting your project and have not completed any of the pre-existing requirements please use the new GSUSA requirements (with Journeys).
Commitment to this award should reasonably take more than one year. Planning ahead is necessary for achievement. Girl Scout Silver Award projects are approved by the Troop Leader. However, upon completion of the requirements, send a copy of the Silver Award Final Report to your local Council Service Center for our records.
Note: If girls do a joint project, EACH girl must complete a minimum of 50 hours.
The Silver Award pin is worn on the left side of the uniform, on your blouse or vest, left of the membership pin. Silver Award pins are available for purchase in your local service center shops. (Your copy of the Silver Award Final report must be submitted to the shop before purchase of your pin)
Bronze Award
The Girl Scout Bronze is the highest earned recognition in Junior Girl Scouts. The work on this award consolidates the key program elements in Junior Girl Scouting: helping others, improving your community and world and becoming the best you can.
Girl Scouts of the USA recently revised the requirements for the Girl Scout Bronze Award. We have the new material available for you. If you have already started your project using the pre-existing requirements (Option 1) please continue with that pathway. If you are just starting your project and have not completed any of the pre-existing requirements please use the new GSUSA requirements. (Option 2)
Registered Girl Scouts are eligible to work toward this award as a group or individually. Adult Leaders and advisors provide guidance.
Information about pre-requisites (for Option 1)is found on pages 202 – 203 of the Junior Girl Scout Handbook.
Planning ahead is necessary for achievement. Leaders and advisors help girls plan a course for effectively completing requirements. Leader/Advisor approves Girl Scout Bronze Award project plans. Commitment to the award should reasonably take six months to one year. Upon completion of the requirements, submit the Girl Scout Bronze Award Report forms to your Troop Leader / Service Area Manager or Service Area Bronze Award Representative.
Individual Troop Leaders / Service Area will be responsible for recognizing the Junior Girl Scouts that have completed the requirements.
The Bronze Award pin is worn on the left side of the uniform, blouse or vest, to the left of the membership pin. A charm and patch replica of the Girl Scout Bronze Award is available for the purchase through the council shop. (Bronze Award final report must be submitted to council shop before purchase)
Click here to see a complete list of Program Offerings including Gold and Silver orientation trainings.
There is a two-year transition period, ending September 30, 2011. If the majority of awards' work will be done during the 2012 membership year, the new guidelines should be used. If you have questions about which guidelines to use, please contact your local service center.
