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World Thinking Day- February 22

World Thinking Day, February 22, celebrates the birthdays of the founder of the worldwide Guiding and Scouting movement, Lord Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) and World Chief Guide, Lady Olave Baden-Powell (1889-1977), who served for many years as the World Chief Guide.

Thinking Day celebrations often include activities about the food, culture, native dress, and songs or games from countries outside your own. Countries celebrated are traditionally countries that are members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

See also Thinking Day.

Girl Scout Week

Girl Scout Birthday, March 12, commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia.

Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday, and it always includes the Girl Scout Birthday, March 12. Girl Scout Week begins on Sunday and concludes the following Saturday. This arrangement allows for our membership of diverse faiths to celebrate on their chosen day of worship.

  • 2010-Sunday, March 7 to Saturday, March 13

Girl Scout Sunday and Girl Scout Sabbath give girls an opportunity to attend their place of worship and be recognized as a Girl Scout. If a place of worship is the group sponsor, girls may perform a service, such as greeting, ushering, or doing a flag ceremony. These days can also be a time when girls explore other faiths.

Return to topGirl Scout Leader's Day is April 22

Girl Scout Leader's Day, April 22, honors all the volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with girls. Girls, their families, and communities should find a special way to thank their adult Girl Scout volunteers.

Do you know that, on average, a Girl Scout troop leader spends 150-200 hours on event and meeting preparation? The leader of your daughter's troop gives selflessly her/his time to make Girl Scouting a meaningful and fun learning experience for your girl.

Most leaders volunteer simply because they love to work with girls and young women, but wouldn't it be nice for them to receive a small token of appreciation from you and/or your girl?

Parents, let your daughter's leader know she's appreciated!

Say “thank you” to your Girl Scout Leader!

Girl Scout Leaders give so much – time, talent, patience, caring. Being appreciated means everything to them. Show your Girl Scout Leader how much she is appreciated all the time, but especially on Girl Scout Leader’s Day, April 22. Here are some ideas about how to thank your Girl Scout Leader:

  • If you don't already, lend support in a troop activity
  • Have a song played on the radio dedicated to her
  • Bake a cake, dinner or make her favorite treat
  • Make a gift as a small token of your appreciation
  • Call her just to say “thanks” or send a thank you card or letter
  • Create a troop cheer for your leader
  • Dedicate a service project to your leaders
  • Design and present a special award or certificate
  • Do a good deed or random act of kindness for your leader or her family
  • Give your leader movie passes or a coupon for dinner out
  • Have a picture taken of the entire troop for your leader
  • Make a contribution in your leader’s honor to Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada
  • Make and present a scrapbook of the troop’s activities
  • Make yard signs that say “A great Girl Scout Leader lives here!”
  • Make a huge card signed by everyone or individual cards or letters
  • Nominate one or both leaders for Outstanding Leader
  • Place an ad in your community newspaper thanking your leaders
  • Write a letter to the editor about everything your leader inspires in you
  • Plan a surprise “thank you” party, potluck or tea (and invite the parents!)
  • Send flowers
  • Announce Girl Scout Leader’s Day in your church’s bulletin
  • Create a display about Girl Scout Leaders for your local library
  • Involve religious and community representatives in recognizing Girl Scout Leaders.
  • Remind other troop parents that Leader Appreciation Day is April 22.
  • Send flowers or balloons.

And remember, a simple thank you or other words of appreciation after each meeting is always a great idea.

Juliette Low Birthday

Juliette Low Birthday or Founder's Day, October 31, marks the 1860 birth of Girl Scouts of the USA founder Juliette Low in Savannah, Georgia. Juliette started the organization in 1912.

Girls Scouts celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday in various ways—with parties, service projects, events to thank donors, even special cakes.

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