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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

United We Stand...and dress

Wikipedia defines a uniform as "a type of clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity." Pretty simple, huh?
Now, think of all the different types of uniforms there are and the people who wear them...
  • sports teams/athletes
  • students
  • pilots
  • flight attendants
  • members of the  military
  • doctors
  • nurses
  • police officers
  • fire fighters
  • public service workers
  • postal carriers
  • lifeguards
The list could continue on and on, but one that certainly needs to be included is Girl Scouts!
When we put on our Girl Scout uniform, it shows that we belong and what we are wearing unites us as Girl Scout sisters. But, don't feel too pinned down like you can't express yourself while in uniform! You can still wear your favorite jewelry and shoes, do your hair however you like, wear makeup and, of course, dress up that uniform with a smile.
It is our uniform that says "I am a Girl Scout." With that simple statement we are recognized as the amazing girls and women we are, earning respect and admiration.

The official uniform is a vest or sash and your membership pins and you can find all the info you need about that here and purchase them here.

The great thing about Girl Scout uniforms is how they have changed over time according to current styles and the availability of fabrics. Fashion was certainly different in 1912 than is now! Check out drawings of uniforms through the years of Girl Scouts.

Which one is your favorite?
How about this one for Girl Scout Brownies from 1973? Imagine it in brown with bright tangerine accents!


As you get back into school and your other activities starting up this fall, remember the importance of all your uniforms, official and not so official!

Monday, August 4, 2014

Almost the end of summer?!

Here we are in the first week of August with the summer almost over, but that doesn't mean you don't still have time to have some fun before school starts!

Are you an outside kind of girl? Visit the Badge Explorer to find badges you could earn while spending some time outdoors. Here are some suggestions for all grade levels, or you can do some badge exploring on your own for some outdoor exploring!

Don't forget about the beautiful place we live and everything nature has to offer!
Check out a National Park, National Forest, or a National Wildlife Refuge.

Map showing national wildlife refuges in the state of South Carolina.
http://www.fws.gov/refuges/refugeLocatorMaps/SouthCarolina.html


So, you have had enough time outside? Check out the GSUSA page all about sports:
    Inspiring Women Timeline
  • learn more about the sports legacy badge for your grade level
  • find out more about how to Make Your Own Badge and learn a new sport
  • post a photo of your favorite sports activity from this summer
  • get some inspiration from women athletes in the
    Inspiring Women Timeline
  • play interactive internet games about sports
  • watch videos and hear stories about sports and careers in sports

Something fun for inside or outside? How about picking up your favorite magazine or book and escaping into another world. Or you could always grab a sketchpad and create another world!

Whatever you decide, have fun and enjoy these last few weeks before school starts!