*Girl Scout Ceremonies*

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INVESTITURE AND REDEDICATION  

Investiture and rededication ceremonies can be done in various ways, and the two can be easily combined for established troops wishing to welcome new members.
Here are a few reminders and ideas:
1. Investiture takes place the first time a girl or adult joins Girl Scouting. The person being invested:

a) Says the Girl Scout Promise;

b) receives the appropriate Girl Scout pin; and

c) is welcomed into Girl Scouting.

• Saying the Girl Scout Promise can be done individually or as a group, depending on the age of the person(s) being invested. Investiture should be a special time, not a scary one.
• At this time, Daisies may also receive their beginning certificate.
• The girl should understand (as much as possible for her age level) that when she is invested, she is agreeing to subscribe to the values and principals of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

2. Rededication takes place each year a girl or adult rejoins Girl Scouting (it does not matter if they are consecutive years or if there has been a break in the years). As part of the ceremony, those rededicating themselves say the Girl Scout Promise.

• If you have girls/adults rededicating and investing at the same ceremony, do the rededicating first - then those girls and adults can assist with investiture.

3. Be sure that everyone receives and wears only the appropriate Girl Scout Pin:

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Simple Investiture Ceremony

Ask the girl a simple question:
"Why do you want to be a Girl Scout?" or” What does it mean to make a promise?"
The girl answers in her own words.

Ask the girl to make her promise.
This can be done singly or the whole troop at once. Help her if she is shy.

Ask: "Do you promise to serve God and your country...?"
This will help her recall the words. As she makes the Promise, she uses the Girl Scout sign and the troop stands quietly.

Pin the appropriate pin over the girl's heart, telling her she is now a Girl Scout. Give the Girl Scout handshake and welcome her to Girl Scouting.

The girl turns to face the troop and they welcome her with the Girl Scout sign or a song.

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Traditional Candlelight
Investiture/Rededication Ceremony

Before and/or after the investiture/rededication portion of the ceremony a troop may choose to have a flag ceremony, sing a song, etc. However, the investiture/rededication should be the main part of the ceremony.

Props: 14 candles (3 for Promise, 10 for Law, and 1 to light all other candles from)
The troop stands in horseshoe formation around a table with ceremonial candles. Open end of the horseshoe should be towards the audience.
The leader, or one of the girls, begins the ceremony by explaining the meaning of "investiture" and/or rededication and the symbolism of the three candles for the Promise and the ten candles for the Law.
The participating girls and/or adults begin to light the candles. This is shown by the *

• one candle is lit for each part of the Girl Scout Promise and the ten parts of the Girl Scout Law.
• the number of participants will determine how many candles each girl lights
• if you need more "parts", consider having one girl speak and one girl light the candle
  

1. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try * (this is the candle used to light all others)
2. To serve God and my country *
3. To help people at all times *
4. And to live by the Girl Scout Law. *
5. The Girl Scout Law: I will do my best to (no candle lit)
6. be honest and fair *
7. be friendly and helpful *
8. be considerate and caring *
9. be courageous and strong, and *
10. be responsible for what I say and do. And to *
11. respect myself and others *
12. respect authority *
13. use resources wisely *
14. make the world a better place *
15. be a sister to every Girl Scout *

Leader: "At this time the girls of Troop # ________ will rededicate themselves to the service of Girl Scouting"

• All returning members are called forward. They repeat the Girl Scout Promise and are welcomed back to the troop by an adult member with the Girl Scout handshake. They then return to the horseshoe.

Leader: "Now our new members will be invested into Girl Scouting"

• Leader, or one of the rededicated girls, calls each new girl and adult forward
• Each new member then repeats the Girl Scout Promise,

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Girl Scout Promise Interpretation

1st Part ----- This candle that I light shall shine as a symbol Girl Scouts are true to God and their Country.

2nd Part ---- May the light of this candle shine as a symbol that a Girl Scout's greatest desire is to be of service.

3rd Part ---- May the light of this candle shine as a symbol that a Girl Scouts are true to their ideals as interpreted by the Girl Scout Law.

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Girl Scout Law Interpretation Poems

1. A Girl Scout tries her best to be honest and fair *
(Fairness and honor shining bright, like a brilliant flame can split the night)

2. A Girl Scout tries her best to be friendly and helpful *
(A hand held closed has nothing to bring, but open and giving, is a wonderful thing.)

3. A Girl Scout tries her best to be considerate and caring *
(One kindness is small, but the magic it sends, turns into two, and the chain never ends.)

4. A Girl Scout tries her best to be courageous and strong *
(Courage and strength, what love lies here; Bright as a smile, soft as a tear)

5. A Girl Scout tries her best to be responsible for what she says and does *
(Smiles and laughter can make a burden light, and the sound of campfire singing brings a glory to the night.)

6. A Girl Scout tries her best to respect herself and others *
(Grant us wisdom to keep in our memory what the worker wrought in stone - All that we send into the lives of others, comes back into our own)

7. A Girl Scout tries her best to respect authority *
(To respect authority sometimes can be hard, but this is a need for you must follow that you may learn to lead.)

8. A Girl Scout tries her best to use resources wisely *
(So much is given each of us as we go on our way, we must learn to spend life wisely, lest we waste one precious day.)

9. A Girl Scout tries her best to make the world a better place *
(Love for all things is one of heaven's keys. For his care is given freely unto the least of these.)

10. A Girl Scout tries her best to be a sister to every Girl Scout *
(When hearts seek hearts and hand seek hands, oceans are bridged and love links lands.)

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Girl Scout Promise and Law Interpretation

(Each girl can light a candle as she says one part)

The Promise:
On my honor, I will try It is a big promise to live up to, and the first words mean "I will do my very best".


To serve God and my country I will honor God and will be faithful to my own religion. I will be a good citizen of my country.


To help people at all times I will be ready and willing to help people anytime that I am needed.


And to live by the Girl Scout Law I will try everyday to make the ten parts of the Girl Scout Law a part of my life.


The Law:
I will do my best to be honest and fair This means that people can trust us and that we treat others as we would like to be treated.


To be friendly and helpful We make ourselves useful, not just at home and among our friends, but whenever we see the chance to help.


To be considerate and caring We are thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others, and we care about them.


To be courageous and strong Having courage and strength doesn't mean that we face things without fear, only that we try to do them whether or not we are afraid.


To be responsible for what I say and do We cannot blame others for our own thoughts, words or actions.


To respect myself and others We have to like ourselves before we can like others, and we must respect other people for who and what they are.


To respect authority Rules are made to protect people and their rights. We follow rules without argument.


To use resources wisely Our natural resources won't last forever. We will work to conserve them.


To make the world a better place We try to make our world a better place through our words and actions.


To be a sister to every Girl Scout Girl Scouts have friends all over the world and we share the same principals in our Promise and Law.



You may also wish to add these parts:


Be Prepared This is the Girl Scout motto. Girl Scouts learn to do things so they are ready for bigger and better adventures, so they are ready to help, so they are ready for anything.


Do a Good Turn Daily This is the Girl Scout slogan. Good turns are kind things you do without being asked. You do not receive a reward, but you feel good inside.


The Girl Scout Pin The pin has the shape of a trefoil. Trefoil means three leaves.

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Flowers of Friendship Investiture/Rededication

The original ceremony appears in "Ceremonies in Girl Scouting" , however, this is updated to reflect the changes in the Girl Scout Law.
Items needed: Ten groups of flowers, a container to set flowers in, sachets or potpourri for each girl.
Introduction: Welcome to our investiture/rededication ceremony. In almost all countries and cultures there are ceremonies to mark important events in life - days of celebration, sad days, joyous days, days on which a special commitment is made, days that mark an achievement. Girl Scouts, too, have ceremonies to mark important events and significant days. Tonight we are here to confirm or reaffirm our belief in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
The Girl Scout Promise and Law are the foundation of all Girl Scouting. The Promise is like a basket that holds flowers. Flowers have always played an important role in human life. From the very earliest times, they have been given as tokens of love and respect and have served in ceremonies and rituals of all types. The flowers we mention in this ceremony symbolize the ten parts of the Girl Scout Law.

Main Part of Ceremony:
Please join me in repeating the Girl Scout Promise (All girls recite). And now we will dedicate ourselves to living the Girl Scout Law (as each part of the Law is read, the corresponding flower is placed in the basket)

I will do my best to be:
honest and fair, This part of the law is represented by the white chrysanthemum. It shows truth, honor, trustworthiness, equality and fairness.


friendly and helpful, The zinnia represents thoughtfulness about friends, while Baby's Breath represents generosity.


considerate and caring, Together, a red and a white Rose stand for a warm and caring heart.


courageous and strong, The garlic plant grows anywhere and has a strong flavor. It represents courage and strength of character and body. The Indian paintbrush shows cheerfulness even in difficulty.


and responsible for what I say and do, The gladiola symbolizes strength of character, maturity, and responsibility. Binding it with straw, we show that we honor our word and keep our agreements.


and to respect myself and others, The white Rose and white zinnia show that we hold ourselves worthy and good. Winter Greens symbolize the harmony we try to keep between ourselves and others.


respect authority, The daffodil represents careful thought, attention, and concern. With the daffodil, we are saying that we hold others in high regard.


use resources wisely, The foxglove shows thriftiness. When we use our resources wisely, we are being thrifty.


make the world a better place, The cattail represents the peace we are trying to bring to the world when we help others. The Caladium shows the great joy and delight we take in the world around us.


and be a sister to every Girl Scout, With the striped carnation, we are saying that we think about those Girl Scouts and Guides who are not here with us. It helps indicate our love for our fellow Scouts and Guides.

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Brownie Investiture (Light Humor)

Three Brownies:
1. Carries a big sign saying "I am an Owl"
2. Carries a big sign saying "I am a Tree"
3. Carries a smaller sign saying "So Am I"

Leader enters with three or four Brownies and all repeat the Promise
They will form a horseshoe on stage so that at the conclusion of the Law all can repeat the Promise and sing a short song.
NARRATOR:
In Girl Scouting we have one Law with ten parts.
I will do my best:

(1) To be honest and fair
Three girls enter with each holding a glass and one holding a bottle of opened pop. She pours a little into each glass making sure they are equal and says "Now let's be as fair as we can about this"

I will do my best
(2) To be friendly and helpful
A Brownie enters with a lop-sided cake and proudly announces that she helped her mother make this lovely cake. Mother enters with flour all over her and her hair a mess and a general disheveled appearance

I will do my best
(3) To be considerate and caring
Two girls appear in archway and take turns saying "You go first - No you go first" Repeat about four times then both crowd through archway together

I will do my best
(4) To be courageous and strong
Two girls enter, one wielding a whip and a chair, like she is taming a lion, the other lifting a "heavy" object over her head

I will do my best
(5) To be responsible for what I say and do
One or two girls enter carrying stuffed "pets", pretending that they are real. They are feeding, watering, brushing and walking them. They also talk to them lovingly.

I will do my best
(6) To respect myself and others
Three girls enter, each holding a small hand mirror. Looking into the mirror, they say to themselves "I respect you, I respect you, I respect you". They then turn to each other and repeat the same thing.

I will do my best
(7) To respect authority
Three girls and an older scout. The girls form a straight line. The older girl gives orders such as "About face" "Left face" "Right face". Each girl turns in opposite direction for general confusion

I will do my best
(8) To use resources wisely
A Scout dressed VERY outlandishly such as purple socks, green skirt, red sweater, blue blouse, etc., with everything fitting very poorly. She says: My mother sent me shopping, now wasn't that nice? I got all these lovely bargains at half their normal price

I will do my best
(9) To make the world a better place
Some girls enter with their pet rocks and potted plants. One shows the other the new home she has made for her pet rock. The other talk to their plants, etc.

I will do my best
(10) to be a sister to every girl scout
Two girls enter wearing outfits with the sleeves and skirts sewn together
They then say (in unison)
"Some people say sisters argue
I'm sure this you've heard
But the thing that describes us best
You'll find, inseparable's the word


Everyone repeats the Girl Scout Promise and sings "Girl Scouts Together"

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Brownie Pond Investiture

Props Needed: Brownie Girl Scout "Pond" (can be constructed from a piece of cardboard covered with foil and border with greenery, or use a mirror and border with greenery, or use a real one!)
Also need Brownie Pins for each new member. They can be placed on the floor by the pond.

Lay pond on the floor in the middle of the ceremony area. If desired, new members can be sent outside with the assistant leader. If new girls stay in the room, they should be on one side of the pond and the other girls should be on the other. All stand or sit around the "pond" and then the leader says the magic words:
Cross your little fingers, stand upon your toes
That's a bit of magic every Brownie knows
Now we all are standing in a forest glade
Listen very carefully, see the magic made


If the new Brownies have been sent outside, the girls knock on the door
The leader with the troop asks: "Who comes to the Brownie woods?"
Brownies-to-be: "We do"
Leader: "What do you want?"
Brownies-to-be: "We want to be Brownie Girl Scouts"
The leader may ask why, and the girls may give their own reasons (help them prepare them before the ceremony if you plan on asking). Then they enter and gather around the pond.
At this point you may have a simple dramatization of the Brownie Story by the older Brownies or the leader may tell or read the story to the girls.


Leader: Who comes first (or next) to the Magic Pond
Co-Leader: (Reads girls names, one by one, alphabetically)
Leader: Turns girls, one by one, while saying:
"Twist me and turn me and show me the elf
I looked in the water and saw _______________"
Girl: Myself!

Leader pins on Brownie Pin, gives the girl the Girl Scout handshake and welcomes her to Girl Scouting.
After each girl receives her pin, the Leader says:
Uncross your little fingers, down from off your toes
Then the magic goes away, everybody knows

Older Brownies can help clean up the "magic" while the leader sings this song:
Weave the magic in and out, in and out, in and out
Weave the magic in and out, for we are Brownies
We have tidied everything, everything, everything,
We have tidied everything, for we are Brownies

 
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Brownie's Gold Walk

Room setting: Room should resemble woods with a "golden" trail marking the way to the Brownie Woods. In the woods is a wise old owl (paper) in a tree. The trail may be made of construction paper, cardboard, or crepe paper. Be creative.

Girls to be invested proceed down "path" accompanied by other members of the troop, girls from sister troop, or the leader may lead the girls. At each obstacle, girls tell about Brownie Scouting, earning their way to the Brownie Woods. The leader or girls may help with the answer.
Girl Scout Member or Leader:
Come along and take my hand
We'll follow the path to Brownie Land
To find the woods, we'll walk the golden mile
But first, sing a song about a Brownie smile

(Girls sing "The Brownie Smile Song")

Obstacle may be a chair to climb over, etc.

Girl Scout member or leader:
Becoming a Brownie is a special thing
We do our business in a Brownie ______________
(New girls answer "Ring")

Obstacle should resemble a door (strips hung from the ceiling will work)

Girl Scout member or leader:
This is the door to the Brownie woods
Knock, then answer the way you should.
(new girls "knock" on the door)
Leader: "Who comes to the Brownie woods?"
Brownies-to-be: "We do"
Leader: "What do you want?"
Brownies-to-be: "We want to be Brownie Girl Scouts"
Leader: Then enter the magic woods
New scouts enter the woods. Leader takes each girl to the pond, one by one. All Brownies in the woods repeat as she is twisted:
"Twist me and turn me and show me the elf
I looked in the water and saw _______________"
Girl: Myself!

Leader: Now is the time your Promise to make
But first give me the Sign and Shake
All new girls give the leader the Girl Scout Sign and handshake.

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Adult Investiture/Rededication Ceremony

At each *, a candle should be lit.

Leader: Today (or tonight) we came in silence as we rededicate ourselves to Scouting. We light three candles signifying the three parts of our Promise as together we renew it.

All: 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 *.

Leader: Our opportunity comes to us through value - the right to grow through our experience in the Promise and Law. This candle becomes a bright as we realize our golden opportunities. *

Adult: On my honor I will TRY. I cannot succeed if I do not try. So I will try, I may not always succeed but I will grow with every new experience as I put into practice the Promise and Law

Leader: Our goal is to help girls be good citizens today and active citizens tomorrow*

Adult: I am proud of God and my country. And on my honor I will try to serve God, my country, and help people at all times to the best of my ability.

Leader: The Scout loves her country and has knowledge of it's relationship to the world. *

Adult: All women are sisters. We learn that there are many likenesses in all people, but where there are differences we gain exciting opportunities of understanding

Leader: The pathway of Girl Scouting grows broader and other people become involved*

Adult: Others need me. It is good to know that I have skills and knowledge which can make someone else happier

Leader: Opportunities to develop into a more capable person are given to the Girl Scout as she assumes her role in the troop and in her patrol*

Adult: I am a link in the golden chain of Girl Scouting. It can be no stronger than each link

Leader: Each Scout is an individual and by keeping herself forever fit, she is better ready to serve others and to enjoy everyday living*

Adult: It is my privilege to keep myself physically fit, to live with kind thoughts and unselfish deeds and to keep myself morally strong

Leader: And so the light grows brighter as it now fills this room and these hearts with the flame of accomplishment.

Pin new leaders, having them each repeat the Promise, if desired.

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Flashlight Ceremony

Color Guard advances with Flag and posts Colors. Lights are turned out so that the room is in total darkness. Flashlight bearers (4) turn on flashlights direct light toward flag.


NARRATOR: What you see here tonight represents the past, present, and future. The stripes of Old Glory stand for the original thirteen colonies. The stars represent the present 50 states. The light and warmth of the four lights you see shining remind us of the four great freedoms - Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion.
Eliminate any one of these freedoms and our world would become darker and colder.


Narrator calls out the four freedoms slowly. As each is called a flashlight is turned off until the room is again in total darkness.
Freedom of the Press

Freedom of Assembly

Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Religion


NARRATOR: In this world of potential cold and darkness, of rule by a few, stands the United States of America. Here the Four Freedoms do exist and are an example of warmth and light for all. Will you please join us in the salute to our flag? (Turn flashlights back on and direct light toward flag)

Please join together in the Pledge of Allegiance.

At this time, we will rededicate ourselves to the Promise and Law of Girl Scouting.

Please join me in the Girl Scout Promise.

One light remains on the flag

At this time, I ask the girls to extinguish their flashlights and recite the parts of the Girl Scout Law, starting with your left hand…

1. It takes strength to be truthful in what we say and do, and to treat others the way we wish to be treated. Our strong thumb helps us be: HONEST AND FAIR

2..Girl Scouts love to make new friends and keep the old, and we always lend a hand to help others. This pointer finger leads the way. We are: FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.

3. Our tallest finger reminds us to do our very best to care for our family, our friends, our pets and the environment. Girl Scouts are: CONSIDERATE AND CARING

4. It is important that we hold fast to our values and face challenges head on. In our heart we find courage and strength. Our ring finger has a vein that runs directly to our heart and helps us be: COURAGEOUS AND STRONG

5. This little finger may seen small, but it reminds us to take a stand for what we believe, and to be responsible for our actions. This finger says “I must be: RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT I SAY AND DO

Now, on your right hands…

6. We strive to be confident individuals, and we also know that each one of us is special and unique. This dainty little finger says: I RESPECT MYSELF AND OTHERS
These next three fingers stand together to make the Girl Scout Sign,just like these three laws stand together.
7. We respect our parents, our teachers and our Girl Scout leaders. We: RESPECT AUTHORITY

8. We must take care of our resources, such as endangered animals, our farmland, our family history, and our money, or these resources will not last. It is important that we: USE RESOURCES WISELY

9. There are many things we can do to bring a smile to someone’s face, and to bring the world closer together. We can: MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

10. Thumbs up for Girl Scouting! We are proud to: BE A SISTER TO EVERY GIRL SCOUT

Girls pick up their flashlights…

Speaker: For thousands of years people have grouped the stars together as figures in constellations. The constellation we know best is the Big Dipper.

Look above the stars that form the outer edge of the Big Dipper. The bright star you see is the North Star, which for centuries has been the guiding star for travelers in the Northern Hemisphere. It remains in the same place all the time.

Girl One: Let the North Star be our guiding star, representing our guide for living.(Girl One turns on her flashlight in the cut out for the North Star)

Speaker: Each star in the Big Dipper can help you keep your eyes on the North Star - helping to point you in the right direction. Each star represents someone or something important to us, that help guide us through life…

Girl Two: My parents (turn on flashlight in cut out for star)

Girl Three: My religious faith (turn on flashlight in cut out for star)

Girl Four: The Girl Scout Promise (turn on flashlight in cut out for star)

Girl Five: The Girl Scout Law (turn on flashlight in cut out for star)

Girl Six: My Girl Scout Leaders (turn on flashlight in cut out for star)

Girl Seven: My teachers (turn on flashlight in cut out for star)

Girl Eight: My friends (turn on flashlight in cut out for star)

Speaker: All of these are excellent guides for us to follow. Let each one help you as you travel into the new year of Girl Scouting. (Turn out flashlights and turn on lights) Before ending the party, retire the flag.

Flag Ceremony at Meetings

DO NOT TOLERATE ANY DISRESPECT TO THE FLAG

Who you are:
·        The color bearer (or flag bearer) is the person who carries the flag.
·        The color guard is the remaining patrol that guards the flag.
·        The Girl Scout in-charge (or caller) is a designated Girl Scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony.
 

Commands for beginning a meeting: Caller announces what’s in bold
 

1.     "Girl Scouts, attention." Used to announce that the flag ceremony is to begin.
 

2.     "Color guard, honor your flag." The color guard salutes the American flag.
 

3.     "Color Guard, post the colors." This directs the color guard to place the flag for display.
 

4.     “Please join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance”  I pledge allegiance to the flag…
 

5.     “Please join me in reciting the Girl Scout Promise”  On my honor, I will try…
 

6.     “Please join me in reciting the Girl Scout Law”  I will do my best…
 

Commands for ending a meeting:
 

1.     "Color guard, retire the colors." This asks the color guard to remove the flag from its display and fold prior to being dismissed.
 

2.     "Color guard, dismissed." The color guard leaves with the flag to put back in the tote for the next meeting.
 

3.     "Girl Scouts dismissed."  

The Pledge of Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 

The 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.

The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Junior to Cadette Bridging Ceremony

Empower is an old word that has become a buzzword of our time…meaning that people who allow themselves to become empowered, become more in control of their destinies.  And you are at an age where you are starting to think about where you want to go in life, and what you want to do…and work in the direction of your dreams.
 

Working toward your dreams will consist of a lifetime of challenges…some that will propel you forward, and some that will pull you back.  Today, you have completed one challenge, of being a Junior Scout, and are moving on to becoming a Cadette Scout.  And along with that new challenge, you are going to have more control of your career in Scouting.  You will decide what projects you want to adopt, and which activities you want to pursue, and it will be up to you to make those things happen.  It will look nice on those papers you’ll be filling out in a few years, when you want to go to college, that shows you were in Girl Scouts, but what will you tell that Admissions Officer when they asked you what you did as a Scout?  It’s up to you as to how much of a benefit Scouting can be and to take that responsibility and make Scouting take you farther than you’ve ever been before.  It’s not how many interest patches you earn, or how many service projects you volunteer for….it’s what you walk away with…what you learn.  Scouting has the ability to challenge you, and offer you so many ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences.  No one will be there to lead you by the hand after today, but there will always be someone who will encourage you, advise you, and send you in the right direction.  It isn’t whether or not we succeed in taking the challenge, it’s what you learn from them that makes all the difference. 

It’s been proven that an active mind keeps a person young.  Playing games and solving puzzles, stimulates your brain, and keeps you sharp.  Curiosity keeps your mind at work…trying to understand how an object works, or why things happen the way they do.  Service projects can open windows to parts of our world that some never see…like feeding the hungry, assisting the elderly in chores they can no longer do, and making Christmas a happy day for a poor child.  Open your minds to everything you experience, and the world will become a VERY interesting place to you.
 

Don’t be afraid to dream, and imagine yourself doing something that you love.  Learn everything you can …always ask questions…try to think outside of the box. Always be the best person you can be, have compassion for others, and lend a hand when it’s needed.  Never forget the people who will pass through your lives, even those who only touch you for a moment, you can learn so much from them.  And finally, always have faith in God and in yourself, and you’ll survive any challenges that life brings.
 

So, that being said…
 

(girl’s name) Do you look forward to becoming a Cadette Girl Scout?  (response)  Then cross over from being a Junior Girl Scout, and accept your sash of a Cadette Girl Scout.
 

As Cadette Girl Scouts, you’ve fulfilled all of the basic principles of Scouting.  Now the focus is on you.  Scouting has so much to offer, but you have to decide what you want to get out of it, and where you want it to take you.
 

With that being said…let’s conclude this ceremony by rededicating ourselves to Girl Scouting by reciting the Girl Scout Promise and Law…
 

On my honor, I will try to serve God and my Country at all times, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
 

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
 

 Bridging to Senior Girl Scouts Ceremony

Leader:  When you are a Senior Scout, your life will be filled with exciting new directions to take. In addition to school and group activities, you’ll have more amazing opportunities available to you.  You will be able to achieve awards and take advantage of prospects that will mold your future, and allow you to experience so much more than others.  Included with those achievements will be the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts.  I have every confidence that the project you select for your Gold, will surpass your Silver Award, which were so amazing. You have stayed in Girl Scouting for much of your life now, not many have seen it through as far as you have.  Your dedication and commitment to Scouting will be an example to others, and will help propel you toward your dreams.  Because of your dedication and commitment, you will be an inspiration to others, and they will seek you out for your experience, loyalty and wisdom. I know that you will always be the best you can, and I am so very honored to assist you in bridging up from Cadette to Senior Scout

Please respond with the words, “I will.”

As a Senior Scout, I pledge to:

v      Uphold the highest ideals in the Girl Scout Promise and Law (I will)

v      Be a better citizen of my community and prepare myself for the duties and responsibilities as part of the world we live in (I will)

v      Realize my deep commitment to volunteer my services wherever and whenever needed (I will)

v      Keep myself healthy and the world around me as safe as I can make it (I will)

v      Seek new knowledge and the skill to use it (I will)

v      Increase my knowledge and understanding of the peoples of the world toward the goal of peace (I will)

v      Prepare myself for the future (I will)

(Present awards) You may now cross over this bridge onto Senior Scouts.
 

Let us rededicate ourselves to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
 

The 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.

 
The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be
     honest and fair,
     friendly and helpful,
     considerate and caring,
     courageous and strong, and
     responsible for what I say and do,

and to
     respect myself and others,
     respect authority,
     use resources wisely,
     make the world a better place, and
     be a sister to every Girl Scout.
 

With this renewal, we challenge ourselves to deepen self-awareness, to relate to others, to contribute to society, to develop values by setting goals, to make commitments, to put values into action, and to step into the future.  Congratulations Senior Girl Scouts.