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FEATURES

~ 8 Our 75th Anniversary-A Glorious Celebration GIRL SCOUTS 10 Choosing the Bonds of Kinship President Betty F. Pllsbury NatlonaJ Executive Director 12 A f'amily of Movers and Shakers Frances Hesselbein Director, Communications 13 A Girl Scout Glossary Rhoda Pauley Managing Editor Carolyn Caggine 14 Is Anybody Listening? Graphics and Design Director Michael Chanwick Sentor Editor ~larlanne llaw 15 Looking and feeling Your Best (centerfold) A550date Editors Deborah Craven. Janet Lombardi Contributing Editor Patricia Stoddard 19 The Value of Majnstreaming Edltortat Assistants Colleen Floyd, Marie Kary Circulation Assistant Millie Freeman 20 Helping Them Find the Right Path

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Cover. Girl Scout volunteers enjoy the view and the conversation on the deck at Edith President's Message 6 In the News Macy Conference Center, a serene setting 4 for study and relaxation In Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Photographed by Bartay for GSUSA. 2 7 Near and Far 29 Leader's Exchange

·. ·~ · edge that, wherever we went, J'd find a new and special Girl Scout family. That was very important to me, as I know it has been to many of you. Girl Scouting gives us what author-states­ President's man John Gardner calls: "a necessary, nongeographic sense of community," and, in our mobile society, that's a very positive point to keep in mind in re­ Message cruiting new volunteers. The fact is: Whether we're new­ comers or long-time residents of a suburban or rural township, or a big city neighborhood, we automatically emember when "family" in­ acquire a heightened sense of com­ cluded cousins, aunts, uncles, munity when we're part of an organi­ grandparents, all within easy As a Girl Scout volunteer, zation as well-known and well-re­ R spected as the Girl Scouts. We become visiting distance? It was a nice, secure you're "wired in" to a feeling to know we could really "reach valuable network of lively, more knowledgeable and concerned out and touch" a whole lot of some­ about those facets of the community ones, all tied to us by bonds of kin­ caring, involved that affect all its citizens. What's more, ship. Yet today, many of us are looking citizens . .. we're in a position to join our Girl Scout for new support systems in our com­ colleagues in effective, shared efforts munities to replace. In some sense, the to improve and upgrade the quality of cozy comfort of the close-by, extended life in our neighborhoods and com­ family. councils have taken me to every part munities. We also acquire a group of Since the theme of this issue is of the U.S.A. Yet, wherever I go, I find caring, like-minded friends, who'll ex­ "family," maybe It's a good time to re­ myself immediately at home, in the tend a helping hand when we need it. mind ourselves (and our potential vol­ company of welcoming new members As a Girl Scout volunteer, you're "wired unteers) of how well the sense of be­ of my Girl Scout ''extended family." And in" to a valuable network of lively, car­ longing that Girl Scouting provides can that's a warm and lovely feeling! ing, involved citizens who, like an ex­ replicate that comfortable feeling of Of course, I experienced that same tended family, share your values and "family." feeling of instant belonging, many goals. That's one important message First of all, our Girl Scout "family" times, in my early years as a Girl Scout I hope we'll all communicate in our knows no local, national, or even volunteer. My husband's business ne­ volunteer recruitment efforts next fall, international boundaries, as I've hap­ cessitated a number of family moves, and in the years ahead. pily rediscovered in my past 2 V2 years from south to north, and all points east. Nave a happy summer. See you in as National President. My visits to Yet. I was always secure in the know!- the fall! Until then, -8~~p~ Betty F. Pilsbury National President

National President Betty F. Pilsbury signing autographs for a group of Girl Scouts during the Washington celebration of Girl Scouting's 75th birthday

4 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 e K ecuerdan cuando Ia "fami· una sensaci6n de una extraordinaria J . lia" se componfa de pri· calidez. ~ mos. tfas, tfos, abuelos y Como voluntaria de las Desde luego, experimente esta todos enos vivian a corta distancia unos Girl Scouts, estcin ustedes misma sensaci6n de ser inmedlata­ de otros? Era una sensaci6n de agrado "conectadas" a una mente parte del grupo, durante mis y tranquilidad el saber que realm ente primeros anos como voluntaria de las "estabamos al alcance" de muchas extensa red de ciudadanos Girl Scouts. Los negocios de mi es· personas con las cuales nos unfan Ia· entusiastas, bien poso exigieron varios traslados de Ia zos de familia. Sin embargo, hoy en intencionados e familia del Sural Norte y a varios pun· dfa muchos estamos buscando gru· tos en el Este de los E.U.A. No ob· pos de apoyo en nuestras comuni· interesados en el bien stante, siempre me senti segura al sa· dades para reemplazar en cierto sen­ comun quienes . . . ber que dondequiera que fuesemos me tido, Ia callda solidaridad de una familia hallarfa con una nueva y acogedora numerosa y cercana. familia de Girl Scouts. Esto fue fun· Puesto que el tema de este nu· damental para mi, como se que tam· mero es "Ia familia", tal vez sea una bien to ha sido para muchas de uste· buena oportunidad para que, tanto identa Nacional, nuestra familia de Girl des. Las Girl Scouts nos brindan algo nosotras como nuestras futuras vol· Scouts no tiene fronteras locales, na· que el autor y estadista John Gardner untarias, recordemos hasta que punta cionales ni intemacionales. Mls visitas denomina: "un sentido de comunidad Ia sensaci6n de sentirse parte de un a las diversas asociaciones locales me necesario y no·geograflco," yen nues· grupo, que nos brinda las Girl Scouts, han llevado por todos los Estados Un· tra sociedad tan m6vil, este es un punta puede reemplazar Ia cal ida acogida de idos. Sin embargo, dondequiera que muy importante de considerar at re· Ia "familia". he ido me he sentido inmediatamente clutar a nuevas voluntarias. En primer Iugar, y como lo he como en casa, en Ia compaiifa y siendo De hecho, sea que seamos recien podido comprobar nuevamente dur· bienvenida por nuevas socias de mi llegadas o antiguas residentes de co· ante mis dos a nosy medio como Pres· "gran familia" de Girl Scouts. Y esta es munidades rurales o suburbanas, o bien vecinas de una gran ciudad, au· tomaticamente logramos un sentido acrecentado de comunidad cuando formamos parte de una organizaci6n tan conocida y respetada como son las Girl Scouts. Adquirimos un mejor con· ocimiento y nos preocupamos mas ac· erca de aquellos aspectos de Ia vida comunitaria que afectan a todos sus ciudadanos. Aun mas, nos hallamos en situaci6n de participar junto con nuestras colegas de las Girl Scouts en sus esfuerzos por mejorar y elevar Ia calidad de vida en nuestros vecinda· rios y comunidades. Adquirimos a Ia vez un grupo de amigas con las cuales compartimos las mismas ideas y a fanes y que nos tenderan su mano cuando necesitemos ayuda. Como voluntaria de las Girl Scouts, estan ustedes "co· nectadas" a una extensa red de clu· dadanos entusiastas, bien intencion· ados e interesa<;tos en el bien comun quienes, a manera de una gran familia comparten sus valores y objetivos. Este es el mensaje fundamental que espero podremos comunicar en nuestra cam· pana de reclutamiento de voluntarias durante el otono pr6ximo y en anos venideros. Deseandoles un verano muy feliz y esperando verlas a todas en el otono, -8~~p~ Betty F. Pilsbury Mrs. Pilsbury and National Executive Director frances Hesselbein In front of Juliette Presidenta Naclonal Low's portrait in the Smithsonian Institution. The founder of Girl Scouting would be astonished at the growth and spread of the Girl Scout family since 1912 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 5 Past President Passes On Former GSUSA National Presi· In the News dent Helen Hotchkin Means died on February 15, 1987, at her home in Los Angeles, calif. She was 89 years old. Elected to the National Board of Directors in 19.38, Helen Means served as president throughout the war years, from 1941 until 1946. Under her leadership, Girl Scout membership grew to over one million, the first international conference for leaders

activities. Rep. Dan Schaefer (center) When Silence Is Golden presided over the ceremonies at the Eleven members of Lenni-Len· state capitol in Denver. The young ape Girl Scout Council (Butler, N.J.) women are all Girl Scout Silver Award are making a lot of noise these days recipients. by being silent. As part of the Silent Expressions, a mime troupe of ca­ dette and Senior Girl Scouts, they are A Century of helping children and adults under· Girl Scouting stand the problems of child abuse. In addition to the girls, who perform Lifetime members Marjorie Ald· scenes of child abuse with the exag· rich (left), former president of Great gerated movements of pantomime, Valley Girl Scout Council (Allentown, an adult narrator talks about touch Pa.), her daughter carol B. Watters, as a way to learn about the world and former president of Great Valley Girl to describe feelings. Good feelings are Scout Council and current member described as hugs and bad are called "ughs." The troupe has also ex­ Helen Hotchkin Means panded last year's repertoire to in· elude a 75th anniversary perfor· and administrators was held at Edith mance that takes a humorous look Macy Training School, and the first at the history of Girl Scouting. service aide projects for girls were in· Besides performing for groups, troduced with the publication of the troupe has participated in " Race Senior Girl Scouting in Wartime. for the Rainbow," a child abuse Helen Means' involvement with awareness day sponsored by the N.J. Girl Scouting started in Salt Lake City, Chapter of the National Commission Utah, in 1929. Active as a Girl Scout for the Prevention of Child Abuse held leader during the 1930s, she served last summer at Rutgers University. The as regional camp chairman and was program was recognized by Gover· elected to the Salt Lake City Council nor Thomas Kean's Commission on board of directors. In 1937, she was Child Abuse Prevention as a valuable appointed to the Region XJ Commit· tool to help prevent child abuse. tee of GSUSA. After her years as president, Mrs. Means continued to be active at the Getting the Bronze national Level, serving as a member Twenty-three students from of GSUSA's National Board of Direc­ of the Region XII Committee (1942- Overland High School In Aurora, tors, and carol's two daughters, Jean 1949), the International Committee Colo., were awarded the Congres· and Margaret share a total of 100 (195Q-1957, 1964-1966), and the sional Bronze Medal last year for their years In Girl Scouting. Besides being Public Relations Committee (1949- achievements in voluntary public lifetime members, Jean and Mar· 1951). service and personal development garet are also Gold Award recipients. Her extensive service on the

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international level spanned nearly 20 years, starting in 1946 with election to the World Subcommittee on Public Relations. She was chairman of the committee from 1948 to 1950, and also served on the Western Heml· sphere Committee from l 947 to 1959. After two years of ex-officio service on the World Committee, she was elected a member in 1950. In 1952, she became chairman, a post she held until 1957. From 1957 to 1965, Mrs. Means was chairman of the Our Cabana Subcommittee of the World Committee. On March 12, 1982, Angeles Girl Scout Council (Los Angeles, Calif.) renamed the Girls' Center in East Los Angeles the Helen Means Girl Scout Center In honor of her years of ded· icated service to the Movement. Gifts may be made in her memory Elizabeth Waldsteln receiving a handmade basket during a visit to Kenya to Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

Now a new trend has emerged, Today, as director of deve l op- ~ Return That Weather as reported by the National Commit· ment education for CARE, the inter· Device! tee for Responsive Philanthropy. national relief organization, Eliza· Women's foundations and fund-rais· beth travels around the world gaining If a white box on a bright red par· ing federations have grown dramat· great satisfaction from helping to ed· achute lands in your backyard, It could ically, from only four in 1980 to 28 ucate Americans about the concerns be a weather-sensing device known In 1986. These women's funds raised of developing nations. Last year as a radiosonde. Please return to almost $4.8 million In gifts and alone, she led study groups to Bang· sender. pledges in 1985. ladesh, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Kenya, and The radiosonde's shoebox-sized The funds support a great range Ethiopia. instrument package is designed to be of projects related to the \\'elfare of After graduating from Iowa State reused. It contains a prepaid mailbag women and girls; most are directed University with a degree in intema· and Instructions for return to the Na· toward low-income women and those tlonal studies, Elizabeth worked as tional Weather Service. Once re· without access to resources. Some director of the Academic Semester turned, the radiosonde is rebuilt-at examples are economic develop· Abroad program in Nepal, where she about half the cost of a new unit. ment and job training programs, lived as an exchange student. She Some have been rebuilt as many as leadership development and worn· then returned to the United States to six times. en's history projects, health clinics and study for a master's degree in Inter· Balloon-borne radiosondes are newspapers, and day care and coun· national administration. She ac· launched twice a day, from over l 00 seling centers. cepted an Internship with CARt and sites in the United States and the Car· Copies of the report, titled soon was offered a full·tlme position. ibbean. Once a radiosonde reaches " Women's Funds." are available for Elizabeth credits Girl Scouting for the earth's upper atmosphere, It col· $1 each from the National Commit· helping to develop her leadership lects data on atmospheric pressure, tee for Responsive Philanthropy, 2001 potential. She says, "A lot of what 1 relative humidity, temperature. and S Street N. W., Suite 620, Washing· learned In Girl Scouting is helping me wind. At a 20·mile altitude, the bal· ton, D.C. 20009. today. first and foremost, the ability loon bursts, and the instrument to work with a group, to establish package parachutes back to earth. common goals and work toward A Caring ~missary them. Girl Scouting helped me real· Women funding Women lze there's a bigger world out there. As a young Girl Scout in Iowa, whether It's going to Wyoming and Women and girls have long been Elizabeth Waldstein looked forward meeting Girl Scouts from other states, getting short shrift from traditional to traveling to exotic countries and or watching a film on Girl Guides from philanthropies. In 1984, programs for learning about other cultures. She Ceylon and other countries. I know women and girls received less than 4 recalls how she and her Senior Girl that concern for others, which 1 percent of the $4.36 billion given away Scout troop raised money to visit Our learned from my parents and which by private and corporate founda· Chalet in Switzerland, one of the four was reinforced by Girl Scouting, has tions. WAGGGS world centers. enriched my whole life." j ·, Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 7 Our 75th Anniversary­ AGiorious Celebration

arch 12, 1987, was a grand day for Girl Scouting! Our 75th an­ niversary was celebrated by The original Star-Span~led Banner at PI tbe Smithsonian Institution is the U.S.A. Girl Scouts the world over with backdrop for proud members of the colorful flag cerermonies, special Movement. National President Betty F. events, and joyous Girl Scout birthday Pilsbury is at left, National Executive parties. Director Frances Hesselbein is at right And in Washington, D.C., the na­ tion's capital, thousands of Girl Scouts converged to join National President Betty Pilsbury and First Lady Nancy Reagan in a moving Promise Circle ceremony at the glittering John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. As 2, 000 Girl Scouts from troops across the nation recited the words of the Promise, it set off a chain of anniver­ sary events in communities around the country-and the world-with Girl Scouts everywhere making the Prom­ ise at 4 p.m. in their respective time First Lady and Honorary Girl Scout March 12, 1987, was a special day for zones. The circle moved from time President Nancy Reagan with her Girl Scouts in Washington, D.C., and zone to time zone around the globe Brownie Girl Scout escort around the world and closed in American Samoa. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, our 75th birthday celebration was one to re­ member!

The Girl Scout chorus performing during the first day of issue cer­ emony for the com­ memorative Girl Scout stamp at the Depart­ mental Auditorium ·. 8 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 The elegant John F. Kennedy Center (above and right) was filled with Girl Scout mem­ bers and special guests

ffrst Lady Nancy Reagan and National President Betty Pllsbury (far right) on stage with the Girl Scouts who recited the ten parts 1 of the Girl Scout Law

A Daisy Girl Scout helps plant a tree on the Marian Aslackson, a member of Juliette former GSUSA National President Mrs. Or­ Ellipse, across from the Washington Mon­ Low's first Olrl Scout troop in Savannah, Ca., ville L. Freeman, left, chats with Betty Clay, ument; with her is Jack Fish, representing shares her memories with a Daisy Girl Scout granddaughter of Lord and Lady Baden­ the director of the National Parks Service Powell

-~ Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 9 mother and daughter or two sisters might discuss. Of course, Kathy had a baby girl whom she named Heather (now a young adult member of the fi· nance Committee of the National Board Choosing the of Directors as well as a second year West Point cadet), and the women re· mained friends simply because they both lived in the same small town. But their budding friendship became an Bonds of Kinship inseparable partnership when they be· came co-leaders. "Kathy and I devel· oped a very close relationship because of our association as leaders. I am an The Girl Scout f xtended f amily only child and consider her my sister," says Rita, who has five children. "I feel the same way about her," says Kathy, "I haue no brothers or sisters: she administration, professor at George· who succeeds Rita as president of the is my sister." town University Law Center, and au­ council this May. thor of the New York Times article, "When I was first asked to help with "''ue used my inuoluement in Oirl "Restoring the Traditional Black fam· a troop, I was having serious eye trou­ Scouting for for seruice to fun, ily," agrees with this viewpoint. She ble and couldn't drive, read, or keep the community, and second as a says, "From churches, Girl Scout records. I didn't feel like I could be of family." troops, and settlement houses to civil much value to a Girl Scout troop. Rita "I can't euen count how many rights organizations, Boys Clubs and said, 'If you help me, I'll help you. I'll people are in my Girl Scout fam­ athletic teams, the work of family re· come pick you up and we'll work it out.' ily." inforcement can be widely shared. The And we did. During our first year to· possibilities for creative communUy gether, I stayed in the background and intervention are many-from counsel· kept the girls quiet while she talked. hese quotes are from Girl Scout ing and various roles as parents and That helped her immensely, and I volunteers-women of all ages, grandparents, to community day care, learned how to handle a Girl Scout Traces, and religions-who con­ and simple but crucial consciousness­ troop," says Kathy. sider themselves members of a large raising." Unlike Kathy, who came from a extended family. Although the word "Girl Scout nuclear family"-her mother "family" commonly refers to a group was a neighborhood chairman and her of related persons who share a home, Girl Sco ut Mentors father, a Bo) Scout professional-Rita a definition of the Girl Scout family came from a family that stressed nei· could be "a group of people who share Since even distant family mem­ ther Girl Scouting nor higher educa· a certain conviction or common affili· bers draw closer together when a child tion. She credits her exposure to ex­ ation." Unrelated by blood or affinity, is about to be born, it's not surprising cellent Girl Scout leaders-retired these women are a family by choice. that Rita Van Ostrand, president of professional women-as the motive The bond that unites them as an ex· Treaty Line Council of Girl Scouts in behind her decision to attend college. tended family, said all eight women Richmond, Ind., and her first vice "The older 1 get, the more convinced I who were interviewed, is a common president, Kathy Bryn, met 19 years am of the influence these women had belief in the values of Girl Scouting, ago when Kathy was pregnant with her on me," says Rita, who was the first concern for the welfare of youth, and first child. Kathy sought Rita's advice woman in her family to receive a col· a sense of camaraderie through shared on natural childbirth-a topic that any lege degree and is now working to· experiences. At the turn of the century, an ex· tended family usually consisted of three generations at home, including grand· parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Today, the extended family has been replaced by the nuclear family, con­ sisting of mother, father, child or chil· dren-or, In many cases, a single par· ent with a child or children. Many of the functions of the traditional family have been taken over by other people and outside institutions, instilling moral and religious attitudes, maintaining health care, and supervising educa· tlon. Eleanor Holmes Norton, chair­ man of the Equal Employment Oppor· tunity Commission during the Carter

10 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 A'Nel/e M Marie Pate orton-Neims e.oband Susan Kennemer ward a master's degree at Ball State one day a month to do something spe· a newspaper reporter, they moved University. As Urie Bronfenbrenner, a cia!. Now we write and talk a lot on the around the United States quite fre· Jacob Gould Shurman professor of phone," says A 'Nelle, who has no chil· quently. " Wherever I went. I'd just look Human Development and Family dren but who considers the three Ken· up Girl Scouts in the telephone book Studies and of Psychology at Cornell nemer and three Pate children like her and find people right away. I can't even University, writes, "We don't make own. The bond goes back even fur· begin to count all the members in my much use of mentors in U.S. society ther, two generations to be exact. Since Girl Scout family," says Evelyn, who and we don't give much recognition or Marie's father and A'Nelle's grand· remarried after her first husband's encouragement to individuals who play father shared the same birthday, for death. Although she moved In support this important role.... However, in a many years the two women and their of her husband's career. her own Girl diverse society such as ours with its families have held joint birthday cele· Scout career has spanned her entire strong tradition of volunteerism, po· bratlons. ·Jifetime. She has had long associa· tentlal mentors abound." ("Alienation Reflecting on their years as lead· tions with Girl Scout pioneers Kit Ham· and the four Worlds of Childhood," Phi ers, both Susan and Marie agree that mett and Marie Gaudette. Evelyn and Delta Kappan) they saw themselves as "alternative Vrrginla Spiller. currently a manage· parent figures" to girls as well as con· ment consultant at the Chicago Field fidantes to each other. "We'd often dls· Center, have been friends for many Strong family Ties cuss confidential things with the girls years and used to be frequent visitors and then discuss it among ourselves In each other's homes. Eighteen years ago, Marie Pate was because there was so much trust. Once Besides being a troop leader, Ev· a district chairman, Susan Kennemer that kind of foundation is set. it doesn't elyn was also a camp director in five was a neighborhood chairman, and matter how your lives change," says states. Her extended family grew to In· A'Nelle Morton·Nelms was a young, Susan. And that alternative parenting elude two Danish counselors (now single field executive for Circle T Girl also extends to their own families. Says grown women living In California and Scout Council in Fort Worth, Tex., where Marie, "When Susan's kids were in Fort New York) who regularly correspond they all lived at the time. Today, Susan Worth for the summer, I'd call and with her, as well as scores of other has moved away to Lubbock. Tex., check up on them. Just like any sec· campers and staff from Ireland, Ger· 1'1arie is a grandmother who still lives ond mother might do." many, and India. " Each Christmas, I In Fort Worth, and A'Nelle is married get cards from old staff and campers and an adult development consultant who address the envelopes with my old for the Dallas Field Center. She also friends for a Lifetime camp name 'Sappy.· I've gotten pic· still lives in Forth Worth. tures of campers' children and have Although distance as well as pro· Perhaps the greatest revelation for even had a few named after me," says fessional and family commitments members of the Girl Scout extended Evelyn. prevent this trio from spending as much family is when they realize they are also Although she hasn't been actively time together as they once did, Susan part of a universal Girl Scout family. involved in five years, the desire to sums up the extent of their long as· Such is the case of Evelyn Sappington continue her membership In the Glrl sociation when she says, "If one of us Medford, age 73, who now lives in a Scout extended family is as strong as were hurt or in real trouble, the other retirement community in Bonner's ever, says Evelyn. " Now, as I wander two would just hop on the first plane Ferry, Idaho. "A Girl Scout uniform is through these mountains and woods, and go help." A strong intergenera· an 'open sesame' when you travel. I I find myself thinking 'What a great op­ tional bond connects the three women have one dear friend I met while trav· portunity this place would be for pro· and their families. A'Nelle Is god· eling on a train en route from Califor· gram for a Girl Scout troop.' If finances mother to Susan's oldest son. " When nia to a Girl Scout training event In and health permit, I'm tempted to start Andrew was a little boy, I'd take him to Montana. She came over to talk and an active Girl Scout troop this year de· Girl Scout events and camping. Today, was in uniform, and we've been close spite the age difference." we're still just as close. When he Jived friends for 25 years." she says. in Fort Worth, we'd set aside at least Because Evelyn's frrst husband was -Deborah Craven

Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 11 tees Overseas was held in Monrovia, Liberia, on Girl Scout Sunday. of Adapting to Local Customs Afamily Service, often taking ingenuity to provide, remains an important part of the program. In Taif, Saudi Arabia, Movers and service projects are adapted to con­ form with the religious mores of the country. So a Brownie Girl Scout troop " focused its service on a troop scale, sending letters to sick Brownies, and Shakers helping each other ac:ljust to a different environment." In Munich, West Ger· many, Junior Girl Scouts working on the Junior Citizen Proficiency Badge USA Girl Scouts Overseas learned how Americans overseas can participate in elections in the United States, and used their knowledge to merican members of the Girl cannot be attended by stateside help adults register for an absentee Scout family have always been on groups. ballot. In Panama, USA Girl Scouts and Athe move here and abroad. The An official International Friend­ the local Gulas shared in the Western first USA Girl Scout troop overseas was ship Recognition can be earned by girls Hemisphere tree-planting project as organized in China In 1927-just 15 in USA Girl Scout troops overseas as part of the United Nations Year of Youth years after the first troop met in the they learn about their host country and celebration. United States. Since then, USA Girl form personal friendships. For the role Maintaining USA Girl Scouting Scout troops have served American that USA Girl Scouts Overseas has Overseas, with two- or three-year as­ girls in more than a hundred countries played in promoting international un­ signments the rule, requires an "I can" when it was not possible for the girls derstanding, the National Board of Di­ mental attitude. Last fall in Khartoum, to be members through the local Girl rectors awarded a Juliette Low World Sudan, four troops were reorganized. Guides. Friendship Medal to recognize all girls The one person who had had experi­ USA Girl Scouts Overseas provide and adults who have been in these ence in Girl Scouting was serving in continuity and fun in the lives of girls overseas troops. four key positions when she learned who are on the move. They have many Adapting. meeting challenges, and that she and her family would be leav­ memorable experiences, some very being prepared for the unexpected are ing in three weeks. She describes what much like Girl Scouts in the United keys to successful Girl Scouting over­ happened. "First, tears of discourage­ States, some unique, often providing seas. The chairman in Kuala Lumpur, ment and agonizing moments en­ first-hand knowledge of the interna­ Malaysia, writes "The term 'hang loose' sued, but this was followed with 'We tional aspect of Girl Scouting. really fits Into Girl Scouting overseas. can't let this thing die, it's just too In Japan, most USA troops have a It is more challenging, but achieve­ good,' and then the T il help' was over­ Japanese sister troop, and many girls ments are well-earned by all involved." whelming. I leave with a strange real­ have a Japanese sister Girl Scout to In Jubail, Saudi Arabia, where Muslim ization that in my leaving an even share activities and home hospitality. Jaws apply, a leader points out " the stronger Girl Scout organization has This past November, one USA Girl Scout challenge of helping girls understand come to exist. Where so many de­ returned to Okinawa with her family and and respect the laws while reconciling pended on me, now they depend on reestablished her friendship with her the role of women in Muslim society many others and each other. The Girl Japanese sister Girl Scout as their and the role of the women that they Scout program is a good one, easily families shared Thanksgiving dinner. are preparing to become." Another ex­ adaptable, and GSUSA's service to us Senior Girl Scouts from Heidelberg, ample of such challenges: The Pledge unique." In many ways, this is a typical West Germany, had the opportunity to to Peace ceremony that was sent to story from overseas locations. spend a long ski weekend with Swiss councils and to LOur Chalet. In Moga­ cle, as it moved around the world dishu, Somalia, a 19-year-old Somali, through the time zones, was described while serving all year as a consultant by the USA Girl Scouts in Bandung. In­ to the USA Girl Scout troop, made a Editor's Note donesia, as a "stroke of genius that cross-cultural exchange possible within made us feel closer to all of the USA the Girl Scout troop. Frequently, USA Those moving overseas can receive Girl Scouts than we have since we've Girl Scouts Overseas represent GSUSA help in making the necessary con­ been in this very isolated location." Al­ at invitational international events that nections to continue in the Move­ most 30,000 USA Girl Scout members ment by sending a Girl Scout on the in 235 locations in 62 countries joined Move card to Girl Scout headquar­ in the Promise Circle. That's a close­ ters in New York City. Arlene Bartlow is director of Services to USA knit family on the move. Oirl SCouts Overseas. - Arlene Bartlow

12 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 ·. foods such as nuts, ra1sms, M&'Ms, granola, and other cereals to munch on during a hike. • Investiture: The formal troop/group ceremony in which a girl or adult of· AGirl Scout ficially becomes a member of the Girl Scouts. • Kaper chart: A chart, usually illus· Glossary trated, assigning and rotating specific outdoor/kitchen chores to campers or troop members. • Nosebag: A lunch or snack bag; cloth, plastic, or paper are all appro· priate. Also describes the meal itself. irl Scout lore is filled with col· orful expressions that are a big • Patrol system: A form of represen· G part of the Movement's tradi· tative troop government in which girls tions. Outsiders might consider this break up into small groups, or patrols, jargon a secret language- and, in a each with a designated leader and as· way, it is. What former Girl Scout sistant patrol leader. doesn't smile at the mention of "gorp" or "sit·upons"? • Quiet sign: A hand signal, con· ducted by raising the right hand, that If you're new to Girl Scouting. you immediately calls for quiet. Others re· might find this glossary helpful. If spond by ceasing to talk and also rais· you're a Girl Scout veteran, you can ing their hands. have fun testing your memory to see Empress Eugenie's circle if you can add to the list. Consult your • Sheepherder's stove: An outdoor friends and "share" your knowledge! • Dunk bag: An open mesh bag In cooking stove resembling a metal box which washed eating utensils/plates are with four legs. • Aunt Minnie: The mm1mum placed. It is " dunked" into hot water to standards for camps that allowed or • Sit·upon: A handmade cushion, sanitize the contents. prohibited certain activities. For ex· preferably waterproof, used to sit on ample, if campers pleaded to go • Empress Eugenie's circle: A circle during an outing. camping at midnight. their counselor formation in which participants bend • Sky hook: A hand-carved wooden might respond, "Sorry, Aunt Minnie their knees and "sit" upon the lap of hook that campers believe may be used says no." the person behind them. to "hold up the sky." • Bridging: Progression from one Girl • Flashes: Elasticized bands with tas· • S'mores: A long·time Girl Scout out· Scout age level to the next accom· sels that are worn around a Girl Scours door favorite. these tasty sandwich panied by a bridging ceremony. kneesocks. treats are concocted from graham • Brownie Girl Scout Ring: Girls are • field center: GSUSA operates three crackers, chocolate bars. and toasted seated in a circle to make group de· field centers-New York, Chicago, and marshmallows. cisions collectively. Dallas-that provide direct manage· • Snipe hunt: Actually, it's a wild goose ment support to Girl Scout councils • Brownie gold: Troop dues and chase, but young Girl Scouts enjoy across the country. treasury for Brownie Girl Scouts. hunting for the nonexistent "snipe." • Friendship circle: The group for· • Buddy burner: An outdoor cooking • Thinking Day: February 22, the mation in which the friendship squeeze fuel container constructed from a small birthdays of Boy Scout founder Lord Is performed. empty food can, corrugated card· Baden-Powell, a dear friend of Juliette board, and paraffin. It's used under a • Friendship (or "goodnight") squeeze: Low, and his wife Olave, Lady Baden· tin can stove. Arms are crossed at the wrist or elbow, Powell, World Chief Guide. On Think· right over left, to clasp the hands of ing Day, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides • Buddy-up: The call to join your as· the girls next to you. around the world spend time thinking signed partner (during troop or camp­ about the worldwide Movement and ing activities) and get in a two·by·two • Fly-up: When Brownie Girl Scouts send silent "hellos" to their counter· formation. move up to Junior Girl Scout level. parts around the globe. • CIT·LIT: An older Girl Scout who is • Girl Scouts' Own: A ceremony in • WAGGGS: The World Association of taking a course entitled Counselor-in· which Girl Scouts reflect on a particu· Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Training to learn camp counselor skills. Jar theme, and offer song. music, po· LIT is a Leader·in·Training. etry, or drama related to that theme. • Wish boats: Candles are lit. then set They usually plan the ceremony them· anoat on water in miniature rafts. Girls • Court of Honor: After the troop selves. are asked to make a wish as they watch meeting. the patrol leaders. troop the little "boats." scribe, treasurer, and adviser/leader • Gorp (also known as hiker's bird· meet to discuss all patrol plans. seed): A high-energy mix of light snack -Marianne llaw

Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 13 The first step is becoming aware of ingrained habits. Are you in the habit of thinking of what you want to say be­ fore the other person's finished? Do you often find your thoughts wander­ Is Anybody ing, or are you thinking about what you have to do when the conversation breaks up? Do you truly hear and re­ spond to what the other person says, or do you sling remarks past each Listening? other? Awareness of listening faults is the first step toward improvement. Paying attention and sharing responsibility for the conversation are essential. As Henry e've all heard the phrase, "Sit motivations behind their actions. Thoreau once said, "It takes two to back. relax, and listen." But If In addition to messages that might speak the truth-one to speak and an­ Wyou consider the effort that goes be misinterpreted through poor listen­ other to hear." Share responsibility by Into astute listening, you realize this Is ing habits are lost opportunities to learn asking questions about something you no place for relaxing. One of the most something new or view something from don't understand. If information Is very Important but least mastered of the a new perspective. Remaining unprej­ important, indulge in "reflective" lis­ communication skills, listening re· udiced to another's message lets us tening; that is, listening, then para­ quires energy, effort, and focus. In or­ broaden our scope. phrasing what someone has told you der to communicate and understand to make certain you understand. This fully, a listener must make a conscious technique is very often used by re­ effort to hear the speaker's message, Common Fitfalls to porters to assure accuracy in Inter­ remain receptive to new ideas, and be Effect ive Listening views. Also, try "framing the conver­ nonjudgmental about the message or sation," mentally drawing conclusions, its sender. Ever ask someone a question and recapping, and taking notes. have the individual answer everything Consider carefully what the per­ but? Some people are so eager to talk son Is saying to you, regardless of any Why Listening Is Important that they can't possibly listen. The re­ age difference. A child is as entitled to sult Is a conversation with no give-and· your full and undivided attention as any Acquiring good listening habits is take and ultimately no exchange of In· adult is. Also, be wary of .classifying Important because listening is part of formation. We are all guilty of this at the speaker in any way because of the most direct form of communica· times. How often do you find yourself dress, accent, or awkwardness. Pre­ tion; three-quarters of all human com­ thinking about what you want to say judging someone, for any reason munication consists of speaking and before the other person's finished whatsoever, sets up barriers to good listening. Not only are good listening talking? When someone is speaking, communication. skills an imperative for information that do you interrupt before she's finished Another major factor in listening must be conveyed accurately, but lis­ making her point? Do you find your­ is body language. Rocking back and tening and really hearing are at the self making judgments about some­ forth, leg swinging, finger tapping, and heart of human relationships. Open­ one's credibility based on appearance, glancing out the window or at the TV Ing up with one's innermost feelings Is age, race, or occupation, before the all distract attention and give the a brave and vulnerable act; and to make first word is uttered? Do you make Impression that the message is un­ the message worthwhile, the listener negative judgments about the content important. Maintain eye contact and must be open and attentive. Listening of what someone's saying before you've respond with facial and body gestures half-heartedly or superficially is more heard the person out? Do you make that suggest interest. Also, be aware than a failure to communicate, It can an effort to maintain eye contact with of the speaker's body language-does erode relationships. the speaker? Does your body lan­ it mesh with what she's saying, or are Attentive listening deserves a guage reflect an interest in what you're clues to her real feelings in her move­ higher place in our priorities; most of hearing? Do you acknowledge some­ ments and gestures. us don't retain much of what we hear. one's words with encouraging phrases? Finally, doing something tangible According to one study, the average Pitfalls to effective listening are merely completes the exchange and proves person, after listening to a 10-minute the result of bad habits that can be you've been listening. The neighbor­ oral presentation, understands and re­ broken. hood chairman who follows up with a members only about half of it. Within phone call on a suggestion demon­ two days, one-quarter is remembered. strates she heard the message. Needless to say, poor communication Improving Listening Skills Listening skills are the result of results in errors, distorted messages, programmed responses to conversa­ and hurt feelings. Listening is an active process, re­ tion and communication. It's just a By listening well, we make deci­ gardless of how passive it may appear. matter of being aware of our "listening sions and solve problems more quickly. Improving listening skills requires roadblocks" to help ensure that when We learn how others view the same sit· concentrated effort and the desire to we're hearing someone, we're really uation and come to understand the Improve. -. listening. -Janet Lombardi 14 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 •

Every girl con och•eve her own personal best She con recogn•ze her unique quolit1es of character and personality and learn the essent•ol role that positive 'h1nkmg and self-conf1dence ploy in looking and fee ng her best • How a girl feels about herself is re­ • flected in the image she presents to oth­ ers If she thinks she looks good, she will feel better about hersel'. • As girls grow physically and emo­ tionall y, they move away from ch ildish things toward a future filled w1th deci­ SIOns and uncerto1nties. These octivi'1es will help Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts create the~r own personal beauty for­ mula through nutrition, phys1col fitness, make-up, and good groommg hob1ts For every g rl, look1ng her best 1S a b1g port of feelmg good. Establishing a Positive Attitude • If you feel good about yourself, you 100k good; mner peace ond happiness shme out. But you don't always feel good about yourself Here ore some ways you con change your mood when you're feehng depressed, bod about yourself, or under stress. A good strategy for avoiding stress is leornmg how to relax Toke time to /isren to the sounds in your environment. Describe and record the ones you f1nd relaxing ond those that make you feel tense listen to a variety of music and find p•eces •hoi evoke d•f• ferent emotions in you Record your feel­ mgs about each. Use tension-reducing sounds when you ore feeling stressed, perhaps by mok1ng a tope recording of your favor te mus1c or tokmg a walk out­ doors. • Find o quiet place where you con be that contain lots of calories, sugar, salt, by yourself. Sit in o relaxed position. caffeine, or chemical additives but hove Choose on object or scene to imagine­ few nutrients? Do you eat more or less a tree, flower, river, lake, ocean waves, food than you need? Design o balanced fish in an aquarium, sunset. Clear the diet for yourself and try it for one week. rest of the world from your thoughts, Record how you feel during this time. and try to feel yourself in harmony with Relaxation is important during meals, the scene in your mind's eye. too, so that your body can digest the Write six positive statements about food. Take time to try out ways to relax yourself-about your personality, ap­ and enjoy meals. pearance, talent, accomplishments, or Look in a calorie counter book and interests. Try to think of them several compare the calorie contents of your fa­ limes during the day. Write them on vorite foods or snacks. You may be sur­ prised. The chart below is o sample comparison. Learn what each product does for the food AMount Calorie skin: bar soap, liquid soap, cleansing cream, facial masque, astringen t, toner, Celery l stalk 5 moisturizer, on exfoliation product, an Apple l 70 SPF product and o hypo-allergenic Baked potato l 90 product. Potato chips 10 115 You might select two or three different cosmetic companies and try their prod­ Ice cream l cup 255 ucts. A sk1n analysis will help you to find out what type of skin you have- dry, separate index cords and scatter them Make exercise o regular doily habit. in different places: in your purse, in a normal, oily, or combination. Then learn Choose physico activities that are fun which products to use for your skin type drawer, on the inside of your locker, as well as good for you, such as: anywhere you will be sure to see them often. Reminding yourself of your true ..t...... l ... - conditions total body, Create Your strengths and qualities will build up your tones muscles, relaxes body Own Products self-esteem. blcycll... - conditions heart and lungs, Homemade skin care products cost a strengthens leg and back muscles fraction of what commercial products cost. Honey, an ingredient in the oat­ walld... (brisk) - lowers resting heart meal-honey mask, is high in vitamins. It rote, improves oxygen consumption, re­ has been listed as an ingredient in old The way you toke core of yourself duces blood pressure cosmetic formulas to nourish and purify now will affect you for the rest of your rvlllftlntVfotHP ... - conditions heart the skin. Chamomile, on herb which con life. Good eohng ond fitness habits, es­ and lungs, tones muscles, increases be used in on herbal steam bath, is tablished early in life and continued mto stamina known for its healing properties. A natu­ adulthood, hove a powerful influence on ral cosmeltcs book will provide recipes personal health, appearance, and Feel the physical and psychological for facials, lot1ons, masks, and astrin­ emotions. difference good posture makes. Arch gents tho1 use products found on your Keep a diary for one week, recording your back; square your shoulders, and kitchen shelf or refrigerator. Begin with a all the foods you eat and drink each gently control your abdominal muscles. clean face. day. Are there foods that make you feel Notice that your head automatically full of energy or nervous? Analyze your rises, and you are looking aheodl Oahneai·Honey Mask Mix uncooked oatmeal, honey, and lemon juice to form o paste. Smooth the paste over your face and leave on for 15 minutes Rinse off with lukewarm A healthy, glowing complex1on de­ water. Tone skin with Apple Toner. pends on many factors. Heredity is o Apple Toner (for nonnal primary factor, but good health and a daily skin care routine are a good first to oily skin) step in maximizing a good appearance. 1 c. apple juice The most important step in skin care is lh c. 70 percent isopropyl alcohol sa fe and thorough cleansing. Girls could lh c. witch hazel invite o skin-care specialist to visit their Shake ingredients together for o spar­ troop or group. kling apple lotion that stimulates circula­ tion and gets rid of dirt when applied Basic Products with cotton bolls. The alcohol makes it food intake each day to see if you eat a Learn what the following terms mean, unnecessary to refrigerate except for use balanced diet-foods from each of the then visit o drugstore, deportment store, as a hot weather face cooler. Avoid eye basic food groups. Do you eat foods or cosmetic shop to find the products. area.

16 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 Make-Up Hair Care • The dec1SIOI'l to use make-up is o per­ • Many d•fferent products ore ovo~ooble The best odv•ce foro •otal beauty sonal one coupled with parental con­ for hair core. Not only do they help wath treatment is good nutnl1on, rest, and ex­ se:ll. Many g1rls choose not to use d fferenl hair needs, they also come tn ercise Adequate exerc se speeds up the make-up; some may only use one prod­ 'qu1ds, creams, mousses, gels, sprays. C1rculotaon of blood to the sk1n's surface. uc:, such as mascara or lipstick. For To select the right one for yourself, first Also, you should dnnk 6-8 glosses of young girls w1th o budd1ng 1nterest n analyze your hair by lookang at at in o water daily to hydrate the sk1n from m­ make-up, the natural look is best. Cos­ mirror. Is it thin, th1ck, coarse? Is •t long, Side out. Fill up a half-gallon contaaner metic representatives ore often available short, curly, or stro1ght? Do you wear o of water and dr•nk 'rom it when you get to speak to groups of g1rls. They con perm or use o hair-coloring product? Is home until bedtime. Place a toll gloss of recommend what looks best on the indi­ your hair dry, normal, or oily? As with water next to you as you study Dnnk for v,duol. You and your leader con arrange skm, you wont to f,rst clean and condi ansplfation' o session or two on make-up applica­ lion your hair, then style it attractively tion and skm core Try something new Try bongs. port Sparkling Flavored Water your half differently, bro1d 11. For orna­ 1 tall glass sparkling mineral water mentation, wear o hair bow or o head­ 1 I vanilla extract bond, or braid m beads and ribbons. If 1 I. sugar or artificial sweetener you wont a radical change, get 11 cut or • Mix together for a refresh1ng bever­ let,. grow. age. Subshture d1fferent extracts of your choice for variety A mixture of one cup ruice to one cup se rzer as also a refresh­ mg drink. A Home Spa Party In place of the trodationol paJama • To prepare for the presentot•on, think of questions to ask-about eye make-up party, hold a " beauty retreat" You con g1ve each other manicures and peda­ and contact lens (or glosses), make-up and freckles acne and sens1t•ve skin cures, set each other's hair. try on Two or three volunteers con be used 1n make-up, and try the oatmeal-honey fa­ cial mask Prepare a simple meal of nat­ make-overs ura foods such as pasta salad, fru at, The Foundation and the Fruit JuiCe Fizz (recipe below). Add lionol ideas • Foundation IS used for more than beauty. It protects the skin against pollu­ First, determine the shape of your tion and harsh weather Foundations a . Soak face. Is it oval, round, oblong, square? come in several forms: liquid, cream, fingernails in Draw the shape of your face several gel, even mousse, and often 1nclude on warm olive oil for l1mes; af you wear glosses, draw them in. SPF Choose o cosmehcs company that 10 manutes Then experiment with new hairstyles by caters to young skin. before manicure. drawing them on your shape, or by cut­ • To select the nght color foundol•on, ling out and posting on hair styles se­ pick one that IS nearest your own skin lected from magazines. This olfows you tone. For o sheer look mix o dab of the to see the style before attemptmg at. foundollon w1th your mo1stunzang lotion. Hove o hoir-stylmg sessaon. Each per­ Apply with clean lingers or w1th o son con bring ribbons beads, dps, s ,ghtly damp make-up sponge by ploc­ headbands, etc., to odd to a central b. Massage feet mg o dot of foundotaon on each of the pool Then take turns styling each oth­ and hands with planes of your face-forehead, cheeks, er's ho1r. baby o ,t Pu1 on ch1n and nose. Smooth gently over face. cotton socks and • Dunng your deportment store vasal or Deep Conclitlonlng gloves for ar'l home demonstrotaon, you con expen­ Treatment (for dry hair) overnight beauty ment with color. Decide wh1ch color 2 egg yolks treatment family looks the best on you the cooa '7 c. safflower od c. Cut out family (lavenders and plums), the worm fashions that Heat ingredients to lukewarm. Apply family (corals, panks, ond reds), or the oppeo1 to you m to scalp. Wrap halT in plastic wrap, then neutral family (beiges and peaches). magazines. You may wont to end up making one o towel. Leave on for 15 minutes to half change such as weonng o new shade of on hour, then shampoo twice and nnse lipstick or applying blush. thoroughly.

Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 17 Fruit Juice Flu Colors You will need one orange or lemon, orange ju1ce. pineapple Juice, cranberry • What colors oak best on you? Wrap ju ce, sei'Ler or dub soda, o bowl or solid color scarves around your necK to • pitcher, and o kn1fe. see the effect of each color ogomsr your own skin and hair coloring. If scarves or 1. Cut the fabrics aren't ovoiloble, use construction orange or paper Make Iorge co:Jors by cutt1ng a lemon) nto round hole and sl H1ng the paper for on slices opening Use a full-length m~rror to gel 2. Put one or the total effect of each color. • two cups of each JUICe nto the Hats p1tcher. Hots prevent the body from los1ng 3. Add three heat during cold weather and protect more cups of against the sun when t's worm They JUICe for every ore now very much 1n style. Borrow and cup of se tzer or co eel all k1nds of hots-fedoras, cops, club soda. wtde bnms, cloches-and expenment 4. Chill the juice. with them Which styles look best on Hold a fashion show for your commu­ I . Serve. you? What effec' s och1eved by adding nity Show off everythmg you've learned o 1eweled pin? a feathe•? oy weormg a ooou1 persona sry1e color coordination, scarf underneath? Also exoenment w"th occessones, and make-up. Keep mterest scarf wrapping (creohve and colorful high by modeling clothes for specific head dressing) events roller skating, movies, school, • After collect.ng your fovonte clothes formal port1es beach, outerwear, sleep­ from fashion magazines, toke o good wear. look at each one. Do certom types of These ochvilles will help you realize clothes appeal to you more than others that you hove on indiv•duol beauty (sporty, dressy, or fri'ly? Hove you been which con be enhanced by rouhne skm attracted to certo1n color fom ies? Is and ho1r core and wtlh o min mo your selected wardrobe conservative, amount of make-up The real joy comes htp, preppy, very femin1ne? Did you se­ wtth se f-dtscovery, that most important lect clothes that would complement your concluston to any experience body build or that you would admire on somebody else? In short, what did you learn about yourself from the selections you mode? Program Links • Clothes reveal o lot about a person, Junior Gtrf Scout Handbook: pages 21- and you ore already developing your 24, 85-93, 120-127; Looktng Your Best own style. You may wont to design your (oil badge activities) pages 174, Healthy own clothes, or des1gn on article of LIVIng #2 4, 5 7 8. clothmg for someone else ,th1s would re­ veal how much you know about her). Cadette and Semor Girl Scout Handbook Before desigmng for someone else, in­ terv1ew her to get more of on tdeo of Cadette and Senior Girl Seoul Interest Projeds her fashion prefere'"lces Lets Make It Happen. Fosh1on/Ftlness Accessorize Make-Up, pages 33-36. • Pick o plo.n dress from your real Girl Scout Badges and Signs. World of wororobe and wear I to your troop/ We -Be1ng-Explonng Foods #S group meehng 6: Healthy Eokg # 1, 4 Personal Heo th Experiment with items from a troop (all octiv11tes); World of the Arts-An to accessory pool How many different Wear (all activities). looks co'"l you create by chong1ng your accessories? -Ton Eubanks Collect accessories of d1fferent sizes, shapes, colors- scarves, Jewelry, head­ bonds, bows, belts. Hold on accessory­ grab day Ton• Eubonlcs •S o program specialist m GSUSA' s Program Group

Destgn one illustrations by The New Studio 18 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 The Value of Mainstreaming

lrl Scout councils are focusing primary advantage to mainstreaming attention on developing and ex­ is that it helps a child with special needs G panding existing delivery sys­ to feel less isolated from society. tems so that all girls have equal access Mainstreaming requires advance to the Girl Scout program. Their goal preparation and training to preclude is to give every girl an equal opportu­ unintended cruelty brought on by ig· nity to become a registered Girl Scout. norance or lack of sensitivity. The in­ For girls with special needs, or girls formal setting of a Girl Scout group with disabilities, this may require ad­ can provide an opportunity to form al· ditional outreach efforts. Removing of !lances that may not be possible in a physical barriers Is essential, but not classroom environment. It allows the and doctors, frustration over feeling nearly as significant as breaking down girls to discuss informally what assis· helpless, prejudice and Ignorance of the emotional and psychological bar· tance, if any, is needed; working to­ society, and the bureaucratic process riers imposed by ignorance and dis­ gether as partners, they will reach a involved in securing a worthwhile ed­ crimination. To do this, many councils better awareness of one another's ucation for their daughter. Girl Scout­ have developed disability awareness needs. ing offers acceptance and welcome in programs for nondisabled people to Many parents of children with spe· an organization that puts the well-being experience being "disabled in a non­ clal needs choose a combination of of all girls and their development of disabled world." mainstreaming and special education self-esteem at the top of Its list of In a recent report to the National programs. In this way, a child may at­ priorities. It is a place for each girl to Board of Directors, councils reported tend either a school with special edu­ experience successes and sometimes a total of 10, 164 Girl Scout troops cation classes, or a private day school failures in a supportive environment. serving girls with special needs. This that serves only special education stu­ translates into 20,000 girl members, dents, and be part of a mainstreamed many of whom are involved in main· Girl Scout troop that meets on eve­ Sharing In the Victories streamed troop/group experiences. The nings or weekends. Girls with disabilities and their families bring special experiences to Flexibility In Scheduling Girl Scouting. In return, families get to frogram Links share their daughter's personal victo­ The parents may take the initiative ries: watching her participate in troop Spring 1985 - Program/Member­ and contact the local Girl Scout council activities with other girls, seeing her ship/Training Packet, "Serving Girls for information on troop/group activi­ take a leadership role in the troop for With Disabilities" ties for their daughter. Interest troops the flrst time, being there to see her Daisy Girl Scouts Leaders' Ouide, and groups provide flexlble delivery receive the highest award in Girl pages 14-15 systems that will often appeal to girls Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award. with special needs. Girls with Illnesses Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. has con­ Worlds to t:xplore: Brownie and that make weekly attendance at meet­ sistently stated its commitment to pro­ Junior Leaders' Ouide, pages 21-27 ings difficult or impossible will wel­ viding equal access to all girls ages 5 Junior Girl Scouts Leaders' Ouide, come the chance to participate as Girl through 17. Girl Scouting seeks to re­ pages 6-7 Scouts in activities with their families cruit and retain girls and adult volun­ at home. Girl Scout interest groups/ teers with diverse backgrounds, tal­ Junior Oirl Scout Handbook, pages troops offer the flexibility in schedul­ ents, and experiences- to enrich their 76, 82,8.3, 84 ing that often is essential for the fam­ lives and be enriched by their contri­ Brownie Oirl Scouts Leaders' Ouide, ily. butions. pages 8-9 Parents and siblings of a child with - Audrey Arthur special needs cope with many compli­ Brownie Oirl Scout Handbook, pages cations in their lives. Beyond the emo­ 80, 81, 82 tional stresses are many other sources Audrey Arthur is a program specialist in of turmoil: frequent visits to hospitals OSUSA's Program Oroup.

Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 19 to take responsibility. "Learning skills like cooperation starts in small groups," Donna adds. For Janice Clifton, neighborhood chairman and former leader at Mead­ Helping Them owlark Girl Scout Council (Independ­ ence, Kans.), an emphasis on com­ munication, family activities, and a strong faith has helped her family of six children (three girls and three boys find the ranging in age from 1.3 years to 18 months) become acquainted with healthy values and a happy home life. Janice, who attends college full-time, Right Path works part-time, and is a single par­ ent, believes in talking things out with her children. " One of my best sayings, besides 'I love you,· is 'Don't do some­ Children and Morality thing to someone that you don't want done to you.' " As for sibling rivalry, Janice says, uch attention has been focused it because I told you.· " Girl Scouting, "Believe me, there's a lot of it. But I try lately on the values and behav­ Martha feels, has added to her daugh­ to make them realize that while it's Mior of our young people, with ter's sense of vaJues be<:ause the normaJ to fight. there's aJways time for cries from government, political lead­ Promise and Law provide an appropri­ making up. It never hurts to say I'm ers, and community groups to im­ ate standard of guidance. sorry." prove moral education. With all the Also Important to Martha and her The family enjoys staying home emphasis on correcting what is per­ family Is attending religious services together, playing games, watching ceived to be a lack of personal and so­ regularly. In fact, Martha claims hav­ movies, going to the park, and attend­ cial values, what may be overlooked Is ing a strong faith and instilling that in ing religious service regularly. The girls that for every child who can benefit her children is the single most impor­ are active in Girl Scouting and that, too, from lessons in moral behavior, there tant thing she's done. "I believe it's im­ has aJiowed Janice to spend rich hours are probably 10 who could teach them. portant that you have something to with her daughters. Responsible for these success stories believe in, something that's bigger than are thousands of parents and Girl Scout yourself." leaders who devote endless hours to With two grown daughters, one a Setting a Good Example steering children down the right path. medical technician and one a student Since Girl Scouting offers an ex­ of horticulture, Donna Sprunt, a vol­ "One of the most important things cellent forum for moral guidance, the unteer at the Girl Scout Council of you can do," says Myra Stefek, a mem­ following women-mothers and Girl Tropical florida (Miami) believes that ber of the board of directors at San Scout volunteers- from all over the learning to work with others is one of Jacinto Girl Scout Council (Houston, country share their insights about "what childhood's most important lessons. Tex.) "is make sure your kids know they they did right" in guiding their own "Girl Scouting has really helped in so­ are loved and listen, reaUy listen, to children and the girls in their troop. ciaJ graces. It gave my kids an oppor­ them. They must feel they are being tunity to work with a peer group. This heard." Myra, who will be receiving her is essential for a heaJthy, happy life." .30-year pin along with one of her Values of the Promise and Law daughters this year, has raised one son and two daughters, one of whom is a Martha Young, a Girl Scout leader Learning from Mistakes teacher and the other a geologist. "One (Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council, of the things I have tried to teach my Detroit) who's enjoyed Girl Scouting her Donna has had 20 years experi­ kids," she continues, "is to be con­ whole life, feels strongly about giving ence in Girl Scouting, something that's scious of the other person and imag­ children a good sense of self. "It's Im­ been a significant part of her family's ine how he feels." portant to know what you believe, not life. "My husband always went on Myra says Girl Scouting has been what someone else tells you," she says. camping trips with us. and we'd go a highlight in her family's life and at­ This approach not only applies to her away two or three weekends a month." tributes many of her children's life skills son, 20, and daughter Shannon, a 17- family activities ranked high on the to activities learned in Girl Scouting. year-old Senior Girl Scout, but to the Sprunt list of priorities. with everyone " Self-concept is important. and the Senior girls who've been in her troop involved in scuba diving, water skiing, skills and friendships they learn in Girl since they were Brownies. Martha says photography, and "boondoggling," Scouting can contribute to self-con­ she tries a no'1Judgmental approach exploring and observing nature. A real cept. They feel good about themselves with the girls, one that doesn't con­ believer in letting children learn from because they know how to do things." demn their actions but makes them mistakes, Donna, when she was lead­ Setting a good example, Myra agrees, think again. "I tell them, 'You know ing a troop. let the girls plan their own is also important in terms of what chil­ what's the right thing to do. Don't do camping trips and encouraged them dren learn. Myra herself has done work

20 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1 987 with girls with disabilities and helped Frances credits the Movement with raise awareness of their needs. helping them develop a sense of in· A Senior Girl Scout leader at Sierra dependence and responsibility. "They Madres Girl Scout Council (Arcadia, are all very responsible people," she Calif.), Yetsuko Saguchi feels that re· says, "and they learned to make de· spect-in particular with the girls in her cisions in Girl Scouting. As leaders, ~e troop-has been one of the most im· give the girls several options, helping portant elements of her relationship them, maybe, but making sure it's their with young people. " I always respect decision." Frances's advice to other the potential of every girl," she says, mothers and leaders: " Be Involved, be "especially the awkward or shy ones." vigilant, and be prepared. Just like In In terms of her relationship with Girl Scouting, know what's ahead and her own daughter, Yetsuko believes that what could happen." having been her Girl Scout leader has -Janet Lombardi Martha Young with her children added to the quality of their relation· ship and helped seal an important bond. Yetsuko adds, laughingly, "It's easier to reach her in the Girl Scout troop than at home. At home, dead· lines are not so strict." Yetsuko em­ phasizes teaching the skills of organi· zation, and she believes being an effective organizer herself ("''ve planned camporees for .300") has helped the girls realize what one per· son can accomplish. fostering the Right Allegiances

Frances Lucero, a mother, grand· mother, and volunteer at Sierra Madres Girl Scout Council (Arcadia, Gall f. ) who has held a number of posts In Girl Scouting throughout the past 25 years, has always emphasized to her six chil· dren attention to citizenship and aile· glance to one's country. Of Mexican extraction, Frances has tried to bal· ance the American and Mexican cui· tures so her children would have good knowledge of self, high self·esteem, and feel comfortable with all kinds of The Clifton family from Independence, Kansas people. All the Lucero children-now adults-have excelled in their careers. In the Lucero household, reading, listening, and an emphasis on educa­ tion were always present. "Since they were little," Frances says, · I've tried to ingrain knowledge through reading. That's important because you have to continue to search all your life through growth, education, and wisdom." Frances also makes a point about why she feels it's important to be "in touch" with children at a young age. " When you talk and advise children when they're little, you already have their ear. Then you can develop that relation­ ship through adult life, especially through the 'storm and stress' teenage years." With three of her five daughters having been active in Girl Scouting, Veteran Girl Scout Myra Stefek Diana and Yetsuko Saguchi Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 21 making children's lives better and less stressful without confronting that fact. " Maxine Greene fears that the absence of societal supports indicates that "we really don't like children much In this Putting the Child country." As evidence of that dislike, she cites a failure to create a system of quality day care, the absence of good after-school programs, and the grow· ing number of homeless children who Hack in are inadequately cared for and edu­ cated. Harold Howe III, a senior lecturer at the Harvard University Graduate Childhood School of Education, writes in an arti­ cle called "The Prospect for Children" (Phi Delta Kappan, November 1986), that "the proportion of voters with school-age (or younger) children has re children today worse off than shop became an occasion for all kinds shrunk. while the proportion of voters their predecessors? Some adults of informal learning," is only one of without a direct personal interest in Abelieve the answer is a resound· many realities that children have faced schools, in child care, or in the health ing "yes!" As evidence of the deterio­ historically in the United States. Many of children has increased .... The U.S. rated state of childhood in the eighties, tum-of-the-century children in urban is the wealthiest nation in the world, they cite the vast number of single· areas had no idea of what their fathers but it is rapidly becoming a nation parent famllies and families where both did, and many hung out on the streets whose political will to provide its chil· parents work. the increase in drug all day, she says. And child labor laws dren with the necessities for physical, abuse and criminal activity among were enacted because of the abuses to intellectual, emotional, and moral younger and younger children, and the which children were subjected in fac­ growth is weakening." Howe argues alarming rate of teenage pregnancy. tories and mines throughout the United that "the self-interest of adults is tak· Yet some educators urge caution States. The question, it seems, should ing center-stage, and the interests of against assuming that a return to the be rephrased: What is the nature of children are being shoved into the way things were offers any kind of so· childhood today? wings." However, Amy Dombro, an ed­ lution to the crises of childhood. Di· ucational consultant and New Perspec­ rector of GSUSA's Program Group tives instructor at Bank Street College Sharon Hussey recalls there were lim· Societal Changes of Education who is writing a book on its to positive experiences for children how young children learn through in past eras. "And a lot of those limits We hear almost daily about what everyday activities, believes that "most were destructive in hidden ways, espe· a rapidly changing society we live in. parents genuinely care about their kids cially for girls, minorities, and work· Technological advances affect every­ and are trying to give them what they ing·class children," she says. Seeing thing from the kinds of foods we eat need," but that family pressures make only the downside of childhood today to how we travel to how we raise our their task ever more difficult. "Limited ignores the many positive aspects of children. "As technology changes so options," she says, "force bad choices." children's lives and makes it more dif· quickly," Sharon Hussey says, "we ex· ficult to hear rational discourse that perience a lack of rules to govern be· seeks solutions to very serious prob· havior." The result is stress. And when The Power of Consumerism I ems. adults who deal with children experi· ence stress, it inevitably affects those Some of the pressure that families children as well. " Basically," writes feel is fueled by an almost rampant Facing Historical Realities Professor David Elkind, a psychologist materialism. "Success for many mid· and author of numerous books, in­ die class people," says Maxine Greene, Part of the nostalgia about child­ cluding The flurried Child, "people un­ "is measured not by what you are, but hoods of bygone days stems from a der stress are not only self-centered, by what you have. Television commer­ tendency to assign one's memories of they also lack energy for dealing with cials make you identify your worth with childhood to childhood in general. issues apart from themselves." what you possess." It's almost as Maxine Greene, professor of philoso­ Coping with stress calls for new though, " to be an American is to pos· phy and education at Teacher's Col· means of support. But with changes sess as much as possible." lege-Columbia University, warns that happening so fast, families breaking That message is not lost on chil­ we should be wary of assuming our down, mobility making extended fam· dren who daily absorb up to four or experiences are like everyone else's. ily supports less likely, support is five hours of television programming "John Dewey's early depiction of a something vast numbers of people just interspersed with advertisements for childhood lived in a small New Eng­ aren't getting. "What's happening to dolls, toys, games, cereals, and ex· land town, where children knew and children today reflects what's happen· pensive clothing. "We offer so few op· visited their father's workplace, and ing in the larger society," Sharon Hus· tions for children that are not materi­ where a visit to the local apothecary sey offers. "We can't (?egin to talk about alistic ones," Maxine Greene said.

22 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 Children no longer go fishing or bird· watching or even just take leisurely walks. Many would find such activities "boring."

Compressing Childhood

Childhood should be a time when children receive the guidance, sup· port, and care they need to grow into healthy adults. In addition to physical nurture, children need experiences that are appropriate to their age and phys· icaJ and emotional ability. What Is par· ticularly disturbing about childhood in the eighties is the degree to which ele· ments of adult life are pushed onto children. Many experts say we are ex· posing children to much more today. The pressures from such repeated ex­ posures create childhood stress, which can in tum lead to such physical symp· toms as headaches, stomachaches, and allergic reactions, or to the more extreme behavior of drug abuse, teen· Helping hands make learning easier age pregnancy, and suicide. Yet, says Elkind, "we hurry children because dren the things that adults know and dren as a means of supporting a child's stress induces us to put our own needs love In a relaxed way is important for feelings of self-worth. He also reminds ahead of their needs." learning and making children feel cared us that even "adolescents still need af· Working parents lind it difficult to for. Such shared activities help pro· fective support; despite their size and arrange quality care for children dur· vide nurturance that enables children physical maturity, they still need a hug. ing the day or after school. Many of to face the necessary challenges of a pat, a cuddle or two." these children end up in front of tele· growing up. The long-term solutions to the vision sets or on the street. Sharon problems of childhood, however, lie Hussey cites not only the pervasive with society at large. Less emphasis sexual innuendo and violence on tele· Gi"\'ing Love and Attention on materialism, more emphasis on vision as harmful to children, but the quality child care, and a stronger com· world conflict that is nightly shown on While some writers on the subject mitment to improving children's lives the screen as well. It's very different to of childhood seem to imply a return to (which includes better schools, better hear news reports on the radio or read some imagined, less-pressured, more housing, better nutrition, needed sup· about them. Television makes them idyllic period as the solution to prob· ports to parents, and less exposure to much more real and frightening. !ems of childhood, others take an· facets of Living that are the domain of Parents often see children as ex· other tack. As Elkind writes: "We can· adults), can only be successful when tensions of themselves; the successes not change the basic thrust of American jointly tackled by communities, not just of their children become their own. society for which hurrying Is the ac· individuals. Thus, children are sometimes pres· cepted and valued way of life." But as "If we can overcome some of the sured to perform: in school, in sports, parents, teachers, Girl Scout leaders, stresses of our adult lives and decen· in social situations, in the performing and friends of young people, we can ter [be less self-centered]," Elkind con· arts. While children need encourage· make greater efforts to give children eludes, "we can begin to appreciate the ment to learn and explore new things, the support they need. Our expecta· value of childhood with its own special they suffer when the pressure is too tions must match their abilities and be joys, sorrows, worries, and rewards. much, too soon. age-appropriate, and we must take care Valuing childhood does not mean Elkind believes that "hurrying chit· to avoid burdening children with adult seeing it as a happy Innocent period dren academically ignores the enor· responsibilities. but, rather, as an important period of mity of the task that children face in Amy Dombro encourages adults life to which children are entitled. It is acquiring basic math and reading skills. to ask how children are doing, observe children's right to be children, to ellioy We need to have a better appreciation their behavior, and create an atmo­ the pleasures, and to suffer the pains of how awesome an intellectual task sphere in which they feel free to talk of a childhood that is infringed by hur· learning the basics really is for chll· about their lives and their feelings. It's rying. In the end, a childhood Is the dren and give them the time they need important to know whom kids are with most basic human right of children." to accomplish it well." Amy Dombro and what they're doing. As much as -Milly Hawk Daniel says that "people don't realize that just possible, try to develp a "feel" for what's being with their kids is important." going on in their lives. Elkind stresses Milly Hawk Daniel is OSUSA's manager for Opportunities' for sharing with chil· the importance of being polite to chil· Editorial Development.

Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 2 3 boots. The temperature is about 78 degrees, and the sky is bright blue. A .35-minute commuter night takes us to Pune, where we are met by someone from Sangam. Our luggage is loaded family-Style into a rickshaw, and we enjoy the see· nic 20-minute ride to Sangam." Western visitors marvel at the pic· turesque scenery and the sights and sounds of the Indian countryside. As Hospitality the rickshaw makes its way to the world center, riders observe water buffaloes, donkeys, and sometimes camels graz· ing on the roadside. As Patsy says, "All The World Centers of a sudden, you realize you're in a different world." When you reach San· gam, you are greeted by a rotund Bud· hat better way to gain firsthand Each center offers a variety of pro· dha statue that sits serenely in the front understanding of the global as· gram activities and special events for yard. The Mediterranean-style building Wpeels of the Movement than by girls and adults. Music, dance, song, is surrounded by flowers and tropical visiting one of the four world centers crafts, and local culture are explored plants. If it's mealtime, perhaps you'll of the World Association of Girl Guides in special sessions, outings, and in· catch the fragrance of deep-fried and Girl Scouts? Sangam, Our Chalet, formal get·togethers. Individual Girl chappati (a tasty bread) or spicy vege­ Olave House, Our cabana-each one Scout visitors are welcome; it's not table turnovers wafting from the is unique, yet part of the worldwide necessary to attend as part of a troop· kitchen. chain of WAGGGS hospitality and or council-sponsored visit. Dormitory· Life at Sangam is relaxed. Accord· friendship. style accommodations and communal ing to Patsy, "In January and February, Although far-flung in such colorful meals create a relaxed, hospitable en­ it's hot during the day and cool at night, locales as Pune, India; Cuernavaca, vironment; guests, uniforms, and ac· when we sleep under blankets. Every­ Mexico; London, England; and Adel· cents from around the world provide a one who lives in the northeast United boden, Switzerland; the centers all op· festive international ambiance. States wishes they could have weather erate within the framework of an inter· The operation and management like this. The bedrooms are comfort· national sisterhood of Girl Guides and of the four world centers is directed by able, and at meals, we eat Indian Girl Scouts. You needn't be fluent in a individual committees set up by the country food: lots of grains, rice, and foreign language to venture forth on a WAGGGS World Committee. The six· vegetables. They don't eat a lot of meat. world center adventure: The language member committees consist of vol­ The water is good, too; there's a pu· of friendship is spoken here. unteers from Girl ScouVGirl Guide as· riflcation system on the premises, and sociations worldwide who work zeal· bottled water is placed in the dining ously to promote the activities of the room." centers. With the exception of Our Chalet, whose committee meets twice a year as mandated by Swiss law, each Wann, Welcoming People committee meets at its respective world center in February. The bulk of visitors to Sangam come from the eastern part of the globe: Japan, Malaysia, Africa, and the Transported to a South Pacific. They adapt quickly to the Different World Indian lifestyle and feel comfortable donning a cool sari or batik-print dress. Four U.S.A. members of the vari· Patsy observes, "Indians are some ous world center committees-Mar· of the warmest, most welcoming peo· garet Morgan, Jean capps, Patsy Bon· pte, and they are very appreciative of sal, and Kris Howard-recently ex­ visitors who truly want to learn about plained to Girl Scout Leader why they their culture and food. Barriers are are so enthusiastic about the work they broken down when you extend a hand do. in friendship." Sangam is tucked away on the She confesses that after she was banks of the Mulla River in Pune, India, appointed to the committee in 1984, approximately 120 miles from the his· "it took about a year to fully absorb toric city of Bombay. The youngest of what I had to do. Initially, it's a chal· the world centers, it opened in 1966. lenge to get people excited about San· National Board member Patsy Bonsai gam; it's been visited sparingly by the I describes a visitor's first glimpse of In· U.S.A. As committee members, one of .... dia. "The plane lands in Bombay. We our jobs is to promote notjust our own Patsy Bonsai models a sari get off and remove our heavy coats and center, but all of the world centers. We

24 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 have hearty brown bread, cereal, and muesli (a granola· type grain dish) with yogurt, fruits, and nuts." The dinner menu includes plenty of shredded vegetables, and maybe a special dish like Swiss crepes or "Bear Paws," tla· vorful ground meat molded into the shape of a bear's paw. Swiss chaco· lates are always a treat. " I think the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts help keep the chocolate makers in business," Mar­ garet laughs. She explains a national characteristic: "Nothing is wasted in Switzerland; probably that's a result of the war years. They expect that guests clean their plates and the scraps are fed to the neighbors' pigs. Even the aluminum foil is recycled." Everyone who visits Our Chalet is eager to adjust to the country's cus· toms. As Margaret says, "There really is a sense of international friendship. We can build bridges-we are inter· ested in each other's culture and back· ground, and we can cut through the Margaret Morgan (middle row, center) with an international group at Our Chalet differences because we have WAGGGS in common." see ourselves as a piece of the whole. September, which is her favorite time And we want to make the awareness to visit. "In midsummer you can go up of international opportunities avail· into the high Alps and visit a cheese· Living Like a F~ily able. The centers truly are an integral maker. There's another hike to a part of our worldwide Movement." woodcarver, who even makes person· Olave House, the world center in On the other side of the world, allzed trefoil badges. It truly is 'Heidi' London, England, has a fascinating nestled high in the Swiss Alps, sits Our country; the cows come down from the history. It was paid for with "pennies," Chalet, the oldest world center. A gift mountains with bells on!" small contributions from Girl Guides from Helen Osborne Storrow, a staunch Although Europe and North Amer· and Girl Scouts around the world. The Girl Scout supporter, Our Chalet ica are heavily represented at Our Cha· original Olave House opened its doors opened in 19.39 in the quaint little vii· let Margaret adds that there are faith· in 19.39, and during the war years, it lage of Adelboden. ful groups of visitors from New Zealand served as a haven for girls who were As a youngster, Margaret Morgan and Australia, whose Girl Guide asso· forced out of their homes. At that time, always had a burning desire to visit Our ciation offers a round-the-world trip to it was dubbed "Our Ark." Chalet. A current National Board mem· each of the four centers. African and Jean capps, a member of the Olave ber and a Girl Scout for more than .30 Asian groups often choose to send House Committee, is former lnterna· years, she nrst visited the center in members to a special session. tiona! Commissioner for GSUSA. She 196.3 to attend a Juliette Low seminar. "I've made friends from all over the visited Olave House several times be· She points out, "Dr. Helen Laird, for· world," she relates. "When you walk into fore her appointment. She describes it mer past chairman of the World Com· Our Chalet, even though you don't as a "typical English home. There are mittee, remarked that more than one· know anyone. you know you have no locks except on the front door, and half of the women serving on the world friends. We share so much with our you live like a family. It's not just a level had been selected to visit one of common Promise and Law, and with hostel, a place to sleep. There are all the world centers as girls or adults." the goal of helping young girls and kinds of informal activities, and there So the memories must linger, then.... women grow." is a sense of fellowship, especially Our Chalet draws many day visi· during mealtime." tors during the summer months; ap· Jean estimates that at least 10 E.Uoying Heidi Country proximately .3,000 each season, Mar­ countries are represented in the house garet estimates. "It is very helpful if at any one time. "In the summer, it's "Our Chalet is glorious in both the day visitors phone ahead, so that a staff jam-packed!" she adds. There are winter and summer," Margaret says member will be there to welcome sleeping accommodations for 45 enthusiastically. "You have free ski in· them." guests, and during the winter months, struction in winter and a lot of other Margaret looks forward to meals girls who want to work or study short­ activities to enjoy." Summertime Is at Our Chalet, which feature typical re· term in London are permitted to stay perfect to enjoy a stroll through the gional fare. "There is a Swiss cook at on as residents. village, or for a brisk hike up into the Our Chalet, and the food is superb. "One sees all of the good, positive mountains. She explains that it's eas· Every area of Switzerland is proud of elements of Girl Guiding and Girl ier to obtain reservations in June and its bread, and for breakfast we may Scouting," Jean marvels. "There is an Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 25 The dining room al Our Cabana (left); (below), the welcoming sign of hospi· tal

Jean Capps with quilt squares stitched by troops In Middle Mississippi Olrl Scout Council. The quilt is to be do· nated to the USA Room of Olave House open friendship, a feeling of togeth· there, but you still know it's an inter· emess for those who don't speak the national house. And by the way, Har· same language. There is always an rod's is just two subway stops away!" open and free exchange. The kids talk about the same things everywhere­ is that you have to apply two years in when you walk in, you feel as If you Instant Friendship advance. Normally, there are places never left home." available three weeks to two months During the summer months, eve· The historic city of Cuernavaca, in advance, and right now, Mexico is a ning activities include singing and mu· Mexico, Is the home of Our cabana, great bargain." sic, games, and orientation on Lon· which celebrates its 30th anniversary Our Cabana is a scenic hour's drive don. Jean enjoys the camaraderie: "At this year. Kris Howard says, "Our Ca· over the mountains from Mexico City. night, we watch television some· bana is a beautiful place to go, a good Kris notes "There have been no seri· times-six·month·old telecasts of place to relax. It's year-round spring· ous earthquakes there; Cuemavaca is shows like Dallas and Dynasty. Every· time; the climate is dry, something like not on the fault that runs through one laughs at them as if they were Colorado. The gardens are full of flow· Mexico City. The water is fine, and the comedies. There is a kitchenette where ers and trees, all labeled. There's a food is marvelous!," she says reassur· you can cook. if you like, and many garden book so that visitors can take ingly. "But they serve American-style times we11 make hot chocolate at night. tours If they like." A former GSUSA Na· food, so people shouldn't think they're In the dining room, we all help out and tiona! Board member, Kris is presently going to be in a Mexican restaurant see that the dishes are done and the treasurer of the Cabana Committee. every day. from time to time, they pre· table is set. I love the food, especially The Girl Guides of Mexico have a pare a Mexican dish, and there is a the good, hearty English breakfasts. close working relationship with theCa· Mexican picnic each session. The staff And of course, there's tea timel We bai\a staff. Kris explains. "The Gulas shops in the local markets for deli· could be in a meeting. discussing very use the Cabana and come to sessions cious fresh fruits and vegetables. But important business, but when it's tea on weekends. Service projects with lo· the salsa (hot sauce) is on the table, time, we break." cal communities are an integral part not in the food!" On special occasions such as of the program, and on holidays and English is widely spoken, and vol· Thinking Day, there's an Open House. festivals, the Cabana celebrates." unteer staff from around the world add During the Christmas season, each Each special session at Our Ca· to an International flavor. The Friends room's door Is decorated with a col· baiia features Mexican arts and crafts of Our cabafia provide scholarships for orful Yule stocking that holds a tiny such as bark painting. ceramics, and girls and adults from various coun· handmade gift. It's truly a homey at· making pif'iatas. At some events, par· tries, especially from Central and South mosphere. There is a huge wall map ticipants can study music, folklore, or America. Guests may enjoy sightsee· in Olave House, and visitors use pins dancing. "Our cabana takes advan· ing tours to nearby Taxco, the silver to mark their country and region of tage of the setting. the culture, and the capital, or Tepoztlan, an Indian village origin. On the mantel, the national flags history that's on its doorstep," Kris with cobblestone streets. from current visitors' countries are adds. "Some people have the impres· No matter which world center you displayed. sion that you have to be sent by your choose to visit, you will receive a warm Jean says, " It's been interesting council or come with a troop. That's WAGGGS welcome from guests and working on this committee; I've learned not truel You can go with a friend, or staff. Kris Howard sums up the spirit to see that the U.S.A. way isn't always by yourself. There are plenty of Girl of the four world centers when she says, the best way. What I like about Olave Scouts from the U.S.A. and Canada; "It's instant friendship!" House is that the British customs are you'll feel right at home. Another myth -Marianne !law

26 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 Australia Girl Guides; Kay Patterson was the young adult representative. Among other happy outcomes of the Near and far event, Julianne met her future huS· band, Rick, at a pre-conference party. Today, Julianne works in a paro­ chial primary school as a resource/ remedial teacher. She lives in Bris· Pen Pals Meet in U.K. came prepared with a group cheer; bane, Australia, with her husband and everyone was enthusiastically ap· three children, Thor, Roxanne, and Veteran Girl Scout leader Bea· plauded even though most of us did Dee. Roxanne, following in her moth· trice Steady of Pittsfield, Mass. (West­ not understand one another's lan· er's footsteps, is a Girl Guide and re· ern Massachusetts Girl Scout Coun· guage. cently attended an international camp ell) discovered how global the To form patrols, everyone was in Brisbane. Movement is when she traveled to given an animal name, and by bark· With fond memories of the Ha· England to meet her longtime pen ing, quacking, or mooing, they even· wail conference, Julianne sends pals, Patricia Marjoram, Ann Ralph, tually found others in their group. The thanks to its organizers, to the young and Barbara Hurford. day passed quickly as patrols moved adult leaders, to all the girls in her Ann leads the lckenham Brownie through 10 to 15 stations, practicing unit, and to GSUSA and the Juliette Pack, Barbara is a guider, and Patri· first aid, teaming knots, playing Kim's Low World Friendship Fund. cia is a county commissioner. Bea· Game, kicking and throwing balls, trice and her daughter Brenda ac­ testing their skills. cepted the invitation to visit England, Lunchtime was an hour of in· Girl Scouting just in time for the jubilee celebra· tense trading-hats, scarves, pins, in Micronesia tlons in honor of the 75th anniver· and patches, in addition to learning sary of the Girl Guides Association. phrases in Italian and English. Italian The fact that Girl Scouting can Beatrice began corresponding Brownies are called Ladybugs; they thrive in widely varying cultures is il· with her pen pals in the '70s. As she sport red felt beanies with black lustrated by a look at Yap, an island recalls, " I loved everything about markings. Older Italian Girl Scouts in the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific England, and I was looking for some· wear dark blue corduroy shorts, skirts (Micronesia), east of the Philippines. one to write to. lt was nice to see them or slacks, light blue shirts, and red The people of Yap adhere to the last year." scarves. old traditions of respect for elders and With the closing circle, many new the extended family. Many also con· Celebrating International friendships had formed. Every troop tinue to wear island dress, abide by presented a short skit; gifts were ex· a caste system, and regard women friendship Day changed between troops; the flags as inferior. From Barbara L. Creager, NAGS were lowered. Then with arms crossed Changes are evident, however. Sigonella, Sicily, comes this account (remember, right over left), and gently And the advent of Girl Scouting is a of friendship across the ocean. swaying. several rounds of "Auld Lang sure sign of the shifting attitudes to­ As the old yellow school bus Syne" united the group one last time. ward girls and women. bounced along the narrow road, 1 Some sang in English, others in ltal· carolyn Benneth Patterson, an glanced at my reflection in the win· ian, and some just hummed, but it American who witnessed the investi· dow and smiled to myself: Girl Scouts didn't seem to matter. ture of Girl Scout Troop No. 34, wrote are the same whether in Sicily or A very satisfied group climbed in National Geographic magazine: Maryland. We were on our way to an back on the bus. Girl Scout Interna­ "Just before the ceremony, the girls outdoor day for Girl Scouts and Boy tional Friendship Day had taken on a sang 'Paddle, Paddle Your Own Scouts, sponsored jointly by NAGS new meaning. Canoe.' It was all something of a wall· Sigonella and Lentini, Sicily. The jumping experience that these little Brownie Girl Scouts sang the "Smile A Memorable Conference girls, growing up female in a society Song" and " Make New Friends" and still rooted in feudalism, could each taunted the Cub Scouts to outdo After 20 years, the Juliette Low yet aspire to paddle her own canoe." them. The adults pretended to read East-West Conference in Hawaii is still The potential contributions of Girl newspapers or chat, but couldn't re· a vivid memory for many of those who Scouting were well summarized by sist joining in, too. attended. The theme of the confer· one of the mothers present. who said, The Lentini group (coed troops ence was the mutual appreciation of "I'm glad my daughter is a Girl Scout. from age I 0 and up) had lashed a Eastern and Western cultural values. Women and girls must be able to two-masted flagpole in the school· For Australian Julianne Me· speak out about the things that con­ yard where the activities took place. Elligott (nee Stubb), the conference cern them and at the same time keep You could have heard a pin drop as was "a changing point in my life." She what is beautiful about being a the American and Italian flags were and Sue Kenny from Tasmania were woman. Girl Scouting can help us do raised simultaneously. Every troop the two adult representatives of the that."

·. Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 27 ticipation in courses were primary goals in 1986. GSUSA created a four-color brochure, "An Extraordinary Experi­ ence Awaits You ... ", and a videotape, &lith Macy Conference Center: An En­ GSUSA's vironment for Achievement, to help promote the center. Throughout 1986, GSUSA spon­ sored a wide range of courses and Annual Report conferences for adult members of the Movement. Many special events were offered, including three conferences on women, self, family, and community "Helping t:ach Girl to Realize Her full, targeted toward Asian, Hispanic, and Black communities. Over 500 travel Individual Potential"-Options for scholarships totaling nearly $100,000 were awarded to EMCC educational the future opportunity participants. Scheduled to open in the fall of 1987, the Girl Scout Outdoor Educa­ rom learning about a career in the pated in NCW events. Wyoming Trek, tlon Center will be a hands-on learning home to learning about a career an especially popular event open to laboratory where Girl Scout adults can in space exploration, Girl Scouts groups of girls in patrols, attracted participate in training and share in­ inr 1986 discovered new talents, skills, 1,168 Girl Scout participants. The novative ways to deliver Girl Scout pro­ and interests. This summary of the DeWitt Wallace Reader's Digest Fund gram in the out-of-doors. A $.3-million 1986 annual report describes some had helped 10 patrols make the trek capital campaign has been under· GSUSA activities and achievements over and provided assistance for 1.3.3 indi· taken to operate this facility. the past year. viduals to participate in other NCW In 1986, a task group was ap­ events. pointed to explore ways of honoring A total of 72 U.S.A. Girl Scouts and individuals whose contributions to Girl Meeting the Need 22 adults traveled from the United Scouting have been exceptional. The States to wider opportunities abroad. adult recognitions system that the task In 1986, GSUSA premiered new Forty-four girls and adults from 22 group designed will become effective program resources for Brownie and countries participated in Girl Scout in 1987. Junior Girl Scouts. These new mate­ events in this country. rials are separate handbooks for Every year, Girl Scouts and other Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts, lead­ visitors travel to the Juliette Gordon Low A Growing Organization, ers' guides that accompany each Girl Scout National Center in Savan­ a Stronger Base of Support handbook, a book for Girl Scout coun­ nah, Ga., to learn about Girl Scout her­ cils, and two videotapes. To supple­ itage. In 1986, the birthplace and In 1986, the total Girl Scout mem­ ment these materials, 11 national childhood home of GSUSA's founder bership reached 2,917,000-the larg­ training events were held at sites across hosted over 50,000 visitors from 50 est total since 1979. Total member· the country. states and 20 foreign countries. ship increased 4.1 percent over last Early in· fiscal 1986, GSUSA un­ year, with adult membership increas­ dertook the writing of a series of books ing 6 ..3 percent. Girl membership grew that deal vvith contemporary issues. The Adult Participation: by .3.5 percent, the largest percentage first book in the series, Tune In to Well­ The Strength of the Movement increase in girl membership in 18 Being, Say No to Drugs, focuses on years. drug abuse prevention. The second GSUSA offers its adult volunteers Membership growth is in part a re· book, Staying Safe, is a basic tool for not only program resources and activ­ suit of council efforts to spread the leaders and councils to use in com­ ity suggestions, but training in pro­ word that Girl Scouting is for all girls bating the growing problem of child gram implementation, as well as and is both contemporary and fun. abuse. workshops, conferences, and semi· Helping councils reach an even broader Around the block or around the nars that focus on issues of concern spectrum of girls was the focus of sev­ world ... a Girl Scout wider opportu­ to girls and volunteers. eral conferences that GSUSA con­ nity gives girls the chance to explore Key to meeting the training and ducted during 1986. beyond their own perimeters. Over development needs of adults in the Girl Councils were also provided with 10,000 individuals participated in 49 Scout Movement is Edith Macy Confer­ new recruitment fliers-one for each GSUSA-sponsored wider opportunities ence Center, located in Briarcliff Manor, age level and one for potential lead­ in 1986. N.Y. lnl986, GSUSA sponsored 65 ed­ ers. An action plan and timetable for Some of the most popular wider ucational opportunities attended by implementing membership strategies opportunities take place at National 2,594 Girl Scout adults. for the next three to five years is pro­ Center West, the Girl Scout national Making Edith Macy Conference vided in a new book, Shaping the Fu­ center near Ten Sleep, Wyo. In 1986, Center better known to its Girl Scout ture of Oirl Scouting. 1,854 girls and young adults partici- audience and encou,raging adult par- GSUSA also provided support to

28 Girl Scout Leader/Summer 1987 ·. councils in the areas of human re­ sources management, increasing di· versity, and council financing. Equip­ ment and systems are in place and modems/communications sofh...are have been offered to councils at vol­ Leader's ume purchase prices to establish elec­ tronic mall linkage with GSUSA. Pilot operations will begin at the start of fis· cal 1987. In 1986, GSUSA monitored fed­ exchange eral legislation with potential impact on Girl Scouting. Two particularly sig· nificant issues were retention of the charitable contributions deduction In the tax reform package and the Om· A Daisy Girl Scout Debut dinner to celebrate both Thinking Day nibus Drug Enforcement Education and and Chinese New Year. Trinh Nguyen, Control Act of 1986, which was signed Troop leader Margaret Miller found a one girl's mother, hosted, cooked, and into law by President Reagan. In ad· ne\1. way to involve her Daisy Girl Scout directed the dinner and told girls the dition, technical assistance was pro· Troop 60 (Girl Scout Council of Or· traditions of Chinese New Year. vided to state legislative monitoring ange County, Costa Mesa, Calif.) in Some of the girls set tables with groups in 35 states and in the District bringing a little good cheer to young traditional place settings and chop· of Columbia. patients at Long Beach Memorial Nos· sticks while others diced ingredients pital. and prepared egg rolls. After the meal, The hospital had a closed circuit each Bro\l.nie was given a· red paper station that put on programs for hos· cache with a new quarter inside to bring Spotlight on Girl Scouting pitalized children. Margaret asked if her good luck in the coming year. Daisy Girl Scouts could perform on the In 1986. numerous communica· "Giggle Show," and received an enthu· Their first Year lions outlets helped keep the public siastic yes. The girls could either come informed about GSUSA's efforts on be· to the hospital's studio to make a tape, The 20 Daisy Girl Scouts in Troop half of girls in the United States. The or they could deliver one made on lo· 57 Angeles Girl Scout Council, Los Associated Press S}ndicated a stol) on cation during a regular troop meeting. Angeles, Calif.) have a lovely way to Girl Scout activities against substance She opted for the latter, believing that treasure their Daisy Girl Scouting ex· abuse to 6, 000 newspapers, and USA the girls would be more comfortable periences. Their blue scrapbooks In the Today described Girl Scout well·being in their regular troop setting. shape of Daisy Girl Scout smocks are activities in a front page story on nt· "The troop spent several meetings an ideal place to collect such Daisy Girl ness. CBS television's "American Por· rehearsing for the big day," Margaret Scout memorabilia as troop photo· trair' presented a pronle ofJuliette Low. reports. With Margaret as director and graphs, drawings, and other memen· and the Spanish International Network her assistant leader as cameraman. the tos. covered the conference at Edith Macy troop completed the tape. There was Conference Center on outreach to His· only one take and no subsequent ed· Her first Troop Meeting panic-American communities. iting, so the nnished product was GSUSA's public service announce· Lara Carter is a Daisy Girl Scout complete with "goofs and giggles." who goes to school at home. Being a ments focused on building a wider. They mimeographed program guides more diverse membership. Two spots part of her Daisy Girl Scout troop (San for each patient and an answer sheet Jacinto Girl Scouts, Houston, Tex.) is were produced for television and two for the knock·knockjokes and doodles for radio, featuring genuine Girl Scouts an important social experience for her. that were part of the program. " Writing stories and making drawings and their adult leaders. GSUSA also The show was such a success that produced a four-minute \

Behind the Hunger Headlines: What Girl Index to 198~ Issues. Summer. p. ~ Organizations Working to Combat World Scouts Can Do. Spring. p. 22 In the News: Hunger. Spring. p. 22 A Big. Wide, Wonderful World-Wider Aslan·Americans Speak Out. Fall, p. 6 Opportunities. Spring. p. 7 An Award fTom the Archbishop. fall. p. 6 Peace and Olobal Understanding. Winter, first Lady Honored at GSUSA r:vent. Spring. p. 14 Camping Without a l'race. Spring. p. 1 1 p. 6 Planning Speclall'ravel !:.xperiences- The Gtrl Campus Girl Scouts: A New Generation of Olrl Scout Named Social Security Scout Who Is Disabled. Spring. p. 13 Volunteers. Fall, p. 9 Commissioner. Winter, p. 7 Planning Trips with Troops. Spring. p. 1~ Career Mart-Working with Words. Winter, Cold Award Shines for Senior Troop. Fall. President's Message: p. 12 p. 7 [fnvlronmental Education]. Spring. p. 4 Careers In Sports-More Than Just Playing the Jet P11ot. Beauty Queen, and Leader. f'all. [Illiteracy]. Winter, p. 4 Game. Summer, p. 19 p.8 [Question and Answer]. Summer, p. 4 The Case for education. Fall. p. 10 The Joy of Reading. Summer, p. 6 [Recruiting Volunteers]. Fall. p. 4 A Chain of World Friendship. Winter. p. 27 Jubilee Roundup '86. Winter, p. 7 Profile of Brownie and Junior Oirl Scouts. Communicate with Conlldence. fall, p. 14 Keynote Speaker. Summer, p. 6 Summer, p. 21 Consult the !!:xperts [Business venture Laying career foundations. Summer. p. 6 Program Is the Key to the Girl Scout Cookie resources). Fall. p. 21 Looking at Optometry Careers. fall, p. 6 Sale. Wlnter, p. 19 Continuing the l'radition-Campus Girl Scouts Mickey's Doll House. Summer, p. 6 Take on l'roop Leadership. fall, p. 2.3 National Trust Orant Ooes to Birthplace. A Recipe for Success-Food Service Careers. Winter, p. 6 Spring. p. 26 ffUOying the Wide Open Spaces. Summer, Past President Honored. Winter, p. 7 Recognizing the Role of Women [Women's p. 28 A Publishing Flrst. Fall, p. 7 History Week]. Spring. p. 29 Salllng Away on Campus. fall, p. 6 Re: Sources: !'acts about All Comets. Spring. p. 2~ Serving the Hispanic·American Community. After·School Activities. Summer. p. 28 facts about Halley's Comet. Spring. p. 24 Winter. p. 6 Carton Creativity. Fall. p. JO l"rlends Around the World: Silver Buffalo to GSUSA President. l'all. p. 6 Celebrating Our 75th. Winter. p. JO Life In a Permanent Heat Wave. Winter, Welcome Camp of Tomorrow. I'all. p. 7 Contemporary Coloring Book [Dyeing p. 26 Women: We Are the World, We're Gaining Clothing]. Spring. p. ~ Living on the Icy f:dge of Survival. Summer, Slowly. Spring. p. 6 Disability ttlquette. fall, p. ~ p. 27 tnhanclng History (Cobblestone magazine). f'all,p.~ Oetting Into the Reading Habit. Wlnter, p. 10 Led.change: I:Jq>lorations in Natural Science. fall, p. ~ Girl Scout ~1embershlp Standards. Summer, B«.ause We Care [adopting pets). l'all. p. 22 fighting Substance Abuse. Fall p. ~ p. 22 [Canoe Building]. Spring. p. 28 foot !'acts. fall, p. JO Olrl Scouts on the Go-A Trip to the fnd of Paper Day·Badges. Fall. p. 22 Help with Careers. Spring. p. ~ the World. Summer, p. 7 What Oeneration Gap? fall, p. 22 Improving Arts l:ducatlon. Spring. p. JO Growing Up with Pets. Fall, p. 19 What It's All About [Oirl Scouting Is about One American's Story. Summer, p. 26 OSUSA's Annual Report- ''The Best Part's the people). !'all, p. 22 Resources for selecting Children's Books. Fun": A Year of Fun·fllled Challenges in Leading Olrls to Science. Spring. p. 24 Winter. p. 9 Girl Scouting. Summer, p. 2~ Leading Your Daughter's Troop. Spring. p. 19 The 7~th Anniversary Project. Fall. p. 1~ Silly Sentences. Winter. p. 11 So Much to Do .•• So LitUe Time. Spring. p. 14 The State of World Health and Nutrition. Spring. p. 20 Summer f'l.ln and Fitness. Summer, p. 15 They Meet the Challenge- Olrl Scouts with Disabilities. Summer, p. 9 Tracing Historical Roots. Winter. p. J 5 Trips to Other Countries. Spring. p. 12 Urban Adventures. Spring. p. 10 The Value of Reading. Winter, p. 8 What Olrl Scouting Means to Me. Winter, p. 24 When Outreach Is Mutual-American Indians and Olrl Scouting. Summer, p. 12 Why and How We Make Friends. \Vlnler. p. 23 Why Girls Love Qirl Scouting. Winter, p. 20 Wider Opportunities to Fuller Lives. Fall. p. 24 Women In History: Allee Conway Carney Spreads the Word. Summer. p. 29 Birdsall Otis !:dey-Indefatigable Recruiter. fall. p. 26 Word Scramble Relay. Winter, p. 11

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