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At first, the Attendance Proficiency Badge
was awarded to girls, but that changed in 1915...
to the sewn-on version of the Membership
Star. By 1920, two versions were offered; gold for perfect attendance and
silver for 90% attendance. |
By 1929, pins had a screw-type backing. In
1930 the bronze star was introduced for Brownies who attended all meetings.
Only one absence was allowed. The bronze pin could be transferred to the
Girl Scout uniform.
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The bronze pin was dropped in 1939 when the
Membership petals were introduced.
In 1940, the silver star was dropped when
the perfect attendance requirement for the gold was dropped. The Membership
star went through some fastener changes with the metal shortages of the
World War II.
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Plastic color-coded discs as backings to the stars were
introduced in 1963 (1984 for Daisys) and continue today. |
The special millennium membership backing for the year
2000 - shown with the Brownie disc. |
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1970
1979
1987
Actually, according to the newest edition of the Girl
Scout Collector's Guide, the Juliette Low World Friendship Pin could be worn
by girls and adults who attended a JLWF event.
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Girl Scout Gold
Award pin
The highest award for girls, exemplifying the best of Girl Scouting.
Image:Heather Woden
of Tonawanda, NY
part of the Buffalo-Erie GSC
The Silver Award
is the highest
achievement
that can be
earned by a Cadette Girl Scout
(Senior Girl
Scouts may also earn this award).
Image:
Christina Moyes
The rays behind the trefoil represent
the reaching out to the community
and the
interdependence
of community and
Girl Scouting.
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1953
Yellow - Program Aide
Lt. Blue - Child
Care Aide
Orange - Museum
Aide
Dk. Blue - Office
Aide
Maroon - Library
Aide
Purple -
Occupational Therapy Aide
Brown - Ranger
Aide
Red - Hospital
Aide
1962 additions
White- Aquatic
Blue/Gold - International
Red/Grey - Laboratory
Chartreuse - Merchandising
Red/White - Animal Care
Dk Blue/Grey - Public Relations
Maroon/Yellow - Teacher
name change:
Purple - Aide to Handicapped
1978 catalog:
White - Aquatic/Safety
Blue/Gold - International
Chartreuse - Merchandising
Dk. Blue/Grey - Public Relations
Yellow - Educational
Orange - Museum/Arts
Dk. Blue - Office
Purple - Aide to the Handicapped
Red - Science Technology
Turquoise - Guild Trades
Pink - Library
Tan - Ranger
Medium Gray - Volunteer
Green/Gold - Create Your Own
Name changed to Volunteer Service Bars in 1980,
several pins discontinued, only 6 offered:
Orange - World of Today and Tomorrow
Yellow - World of the Out-of-Doors
Purple - World of Arts
Red - World of Well-Being
Blue - World of People
Green - Girl Scouting
Name changed to Service Bars in 1995, only 3
offered:
Wine - Seniors
Blue - Cadette
Green - Community
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Example of Cadette Challenge Pin
1963-1980
The first 4 Challenge Pins were introduced in 1963.
They were designed to give Cadettes real-life experience and to test their
ability, knowledge and skill. 8 Challenge
Pins were added in 1972, to continue to challenge Cadettes. This phase
brought a change to the way a Cadette could earn her First Class Badge - now
it could be earned just by completing the challenges alone - although the 2
other ways were still good - earning badges, and earning badges and
challenges together.
1963; Social Dependability, Emergency Preparedness, Active Citizenship,
Girl Scout Promise.
1972; Arts, Community Action, Environment, International Understanding,
Knowing Myself, My Heritage, Out-of-Doors, Today's World.
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1980-1987
This pin was
earned when a girl
(either a Cadette
or Senior)
completed 25
hours in
the "Pilots"
portion of
the "Dreams to
Reality:
Adventures in
Careers" program
that began in
1978.
Image Donated by
Christina Moyes
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1980-1986
1987-current
This challenge
was generally
earned by Senior
Girl Scouts.
The focus of the
challenge revolved
around turning
values into action
by goal setting
and
follow-through with commitments.
It was replaced
by the Senior Challenge in 1987.
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1980-1986
1987-current
This pin was
generally earned by Cadettes
(but could be
earned by Seniors)
on their way to
earning their Silver Award.
The 4 loops
represent;
Knowing about
Girl Scouting,
Knowing Myself
Better,
Relating to
Others Better
and Developing
Values for Living.
It was replaced by the
Cadette Challenge in 1987.
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Large Word Version
Small Wording Version
1941-1980
The First Class
Pin was never worn on the Intermediate or Junior/Cadette uniforms - they
worn the patch. However, once a girl reached Senior Girl Scouting, the
First Class pin was a part of uniformed wear.
This pin is now being officially reproduced for wear on adult uniforms.
The Curved Bar Award started in 1940 to give First Class
Girl Scouts something more challenging to do. At first a gold curved
patch was worn on the uniform.
The pin was introduced in 1947 and was worn on the Intermediate
uniform. Discontinued 1963
Check out the Girl Scout Ranks & Insignia page
for an image of the cloth
Curved Bar Rank Award.
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At first, council
approval
was required to
receive this pin,
but that is no
longer the case.
It recognizes 10
years of membership
in Girl Scouting
as a girl.
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1938-1963
This little 1/2" gold tone pin was GSUSA's answer to the
sorority pin craze of the late 30's and 40's. Senior Girl Scouting had
become separate group (along with Intermediate Girl Scouts and Brownies) in
1938. This style of pin was developed to reflect the mood of the time, while
remaining a true Girl Scout pin. The traditional logo has 7 stars. The
sunburst has 12 beams to show the many directions of Girl Scouting. (Side
note: the 5-point star pin was earned and replaced this design on the
uniform once the requirements were met). This pin was the membership pin of
Senior Girl Scouts until 1963, when they returned to wearing the traditional
logo pin.
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example of current Service Bars |
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1995 -
current |
Cadette - Light
Blue (shown)
Senior - Wine
Community - Green
Image donated by Christina Moyes
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example of current Aide Bars |
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1995 -
current |
Cadette Program
Aide Pin (shown)
Senior pins are
yellow with lettering
PA - Program Aide
CIT - Counselor
in Training
CIT II -
Counselor in Training level 2
SGSTA - Senior
Girl Scout Training Aide
LIT - Leader in
Training
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Now being reproduced for wear on Adult
Uniform wear
Learn More:
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1955-1963
The 5 Point Program
began in 1951, however the pin was not introduced until 1955. This program
was generally completed in 1 year and the pin was worn in place of the
Senior Membership Pin on the uniform.
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Girl Scout
Leadership
Awards
The torch
represents
lighting
the way
for others
to follow.
Gold, Senior
1980 - current
Silver, Cadette or Senior 1980 - current
Red, Junior 1994 - current
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Safety Awards |
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