1. Be A Girl Scout in the Smithton
School District
He that would be a leader must also be a
bridge. - Welsh Proverb

2. Girl Scout History
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When: 1912
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By Who: Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia
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It was started during a time when women were left home due to the war. Elderly women or
sickly women that could not tend to their homes the Girl Scouts would volunteer to help.
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They taught other women how to grow, can and store their own food.
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They taught others how to mend clothes and make due with what they had.
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They had their own signals and communication when talking from distances across lakes or
ponds or rivers.
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Girl Scouts were the ones that made towns more inviting and made the communities a better
place for all.
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Girl Scouts even took part in politics as they knew their rights and laws that no other woman
at the time knew.

3. Steps To Take Action
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Have your parent fill out the registration papers
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Forms also include Financial Aid to help pay for dues, books, and
uniforms.
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Know your level:
− Under age 5---Juliettes
− K-1---------------Daises
− 2-3---------------Brownies
− 4-5---------------Juniors
− 6-8---------------Cadettes
− 9-10-------------Seniors
− 11-12------------Ambassador
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Know your leader and where they meet to attend your first meeting.

4. What To Expect Being a Girl Scout
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Having Girl Scout Sisters there for you
anytime
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Learning survival in any situation
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Engaging in new activities designed by you
and your fellow sisters
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Exercising the law and promise of Girl Scouts
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Gaining Certificates along the way in CPR and
etc..

5. Scholarships that are Awarded in
Missouri
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Bronze Award
− Scholarships vary from $500-$1000.00(nonrenewable)
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Silver Award
− Scholarships vary from $1000.00-$4000.00 (nonrenewable)
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Gold Award
− Cottey College Girl Scout Leadership Scholarship $1000.00
(renewable)
− Lindenwood University Girl Scout Youth of the Year
Scholarship-Full Ride
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Always put down the years you were a Girl Scout for your
college applications and certificates you have gained
being a Girl Scout.

6. Be A Sister to Girl Scouts
Memories Last Forever and
Experiences Last a Lifetime

7. RESOURCES
http://www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org/
https://www.facebook.com/gsmoheartland
http://www.girlscouts.org/councilfinder/results.asp?STATE=MO