Sample Readings
I am a Girl Scout: I have a promise. It has three parts and Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all
over the world are sisters and friends in this promise. Will you all
please say it with me? (Say Promise.)
I am a Girl Scout: I have a law. This is the code by which I try to live. This law should
be used daily in Every Girl Scout’s life, in all she does at home, school
and play. (Recite Law.)
I am a Girl Scout: I have a motto. “Be Prepared.” This means that I can be depended
upon, whenever and wherever I am needed. This is my duty – to be
ready when called upon.
I am a Girl Scout: I have a slogan. “Do a Good Turn Daily.” I will try to help other people
wherever I see a need.
I am a Girl Scout: I have a sign. This I give whenever I repeat my promise. It is
important to stand erect and show my pride in belonging. This reminds
me to think straight and to realize my duty as a citizen. I give the Girl Scout
sign to other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides as a sign of friendship. The three fingers
stand for the three parts of the Promise. (Show sign.)
I am a Girl Scout: I have a uniform, and I am proud to wear it. It must be neat at all times.
When in uniform, I try harder than usual to obey the Girl Scout Law.
The Leader
A leader is best
When people barely know that he exists,
Not so good when people obey and acclaim him,
Worst when they despise him.
Fail to honor people,
They fail to honor you;
But of a good leader, who talks little,
When his work is done, his aim fulfilled,
They will all say, “We did this ourselves.”
Author Unknown
Recipe for a Girl Scout Leader
Combine one level head and one loving heart with equal parts of
enthusiasm and energy. Blend in an ability to work with others
and an appreciation of individual differences. Add a double
measure of humor and the desire to help girls grow. Fold in the
imagination of an elf and the memory of an elephant. Top with a
rugged constitution and resilience to adapt to new ideas. When
seasoned with training and steeped in experience, this recipe will
serve many girls well.
On my honor, I will try to have:
Belief in the purpose of Girl Scouting;
Interest in and understanding of girls and a
desire
to share good times with them;
Enjoyment of working with girls of various
races,
religions and backgrounds;
Good health, physical condition, abundant
G is for Girl, that’s why we are here.
I is for Interest, without it she wouldn’t care.
R is for Ready, to start to make her place in the
world
L is for Living, the Girl Scout way.
S is for Seeking, to learn, to explore.
C is for Country, we’ll do our share and more.
O is for Obligation, to live the Promise we have made.
U is for Unity, together, one for all.
T is for Trust. Without that we’d all fall.
G is for the gracious way we all proclaim our birth
I is for the ideas shared and for those we’d like unearthed.
R is for respect we have for every race and creed.
L is for our loyalty to promises we heed.
S is for sincerity of deed and word and mind.
C is for the countless ways in which these are combined.
O is for the obligation we owe our fellow man.
U means that it’s YOU who must be first to lend a hand.
T is for the teamwork which has evidenced our growth.
I is for integrity which backs the Girl Scout oath.
N is for the noble way we remember days of old.
G is for the grateful thanks of efforts toward our goal.
Each of these is Girl Scouting – what fun, what work, what pride
To recall with admiration and to walk with greater stride.