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Mutual of Omaha’s Girl Scout insurance: Mutual of Omaha’s Travelers’ health, Centers for Disease Control and and health, Centers for Disease Control Travelers’ information on travel-related Clinic offers The Travel immuniza- advice on health risks, required IAMAT’s What’s Up With Culture prepares students for Up With prepares Culture What’s money everything from Citizens Guide covers World Country-specific entry regulations: Country-specific entry Mastercard ATMs overseas: ATMs Mastercard abroad: Visa ATMs converter: Universal currency Passport-issuing offices: tackles birth cer for Vital Records” Write to “Where University of the Pacific’s Cross-Cultural Training/ Cross-Cultural University of the Pacific’s a www.mutualofomaha.com/girl_scouts_of_the_us x http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.asp Prevention: l health matters: www.drwisetravel.com/index.htm g www.iamat.or abroad: tions, and medical care / www.pacific.edu/sis/culture cultural immersion: people: www.worldcitizensguide. matters to meeting org/ tificate application: www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/ w2welcom.htm http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765. html Continued... / www.mastercard.com/cardholderservices/atm visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/jsp/SearchPage. jsp www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html Student Guide offers advice on budgeting, currency advice on budgeting, currency Student Guide offers and transferring money: cards, exchange, credit l www.globaled.us/safeti/151studentguide.htm • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Online Resources Online Major international airlines: U.S. Customs information: U.S. Federal Aviation Safety tips for air travelers, Glimpse magazine offers stories of culture shock stories of culture Glimpse magazine offers experiences of living a Small Planet shares from Tales “Aspects of Nonverbal Communication”: “Aspects of Nonverbal Communication”: Education: Country-specific sites, Center for Global Factbook, with detailed information World The CIA’s on up-to-date reports Grams—concise, Culture developed by the Peace Corps, Matters, Culture Shock”—tips for easing cultural adjustment: “Culture Country and city dialing codes: tips: Phone card Embassies and consulates worldwide: U.S. State Department: www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/airlines.htm www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/ - Administration: www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initia s tives/health/passenger l http://www.cie.uci.edu/prepare/shock.shtm experiences written by students: www.glimpseabroad.org/abroad_1_Culture%20 Shock.html and the arts: humor, literature, through abroad / www.talesmag.com iteslj.org/Articles/Darn-Nonverbal/ / www.studentsabroad.com - on every country: https://www.cia.gov/library/publi cations/the-world-factbook/index.html / 200 countries: www.culturegrams.com than more in other cultures: helps visitors interact respectfully www.peacecorp.gov/wws/educators/enrichment/ culturematters/index.html p www.business.att.com/bt/dial_guide.js / www.usembassy.gov • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Culture Consulates and Embassies Communication Air Travel Page 4. The Girl Scout Travel Log - www.volun / www.studyabroad.com

Rotary International provides scholarships abroad: abroad: Rotary International scholarships provides Council for International Education Exchange offers exchange opportu- AFS-USA summer and year-long and semester, summer, for Understanding Youth programs: Study abroad Opportunities for volunteering abroad: Rough Guides is another publisher of guidebooks Rough Guides is another cultural and in-depth provide Moon handbooks guides: travel comprehensive Footprint offers STA Travel is a student travel agency offering dis- is a student travel agency offering Travel STA Girl Scout Hostelling International customized offers cus- and groups Girl Scout troops offers EF Tours trips focus on science, culture, Global Explorer’s l www.rotary.org/programs/index.htm / www.ciee.org programs: study and work abroad e nities: www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/hom / opportunities: www.yfu.org exchange year-long / teerabroad.com www.roughguides.com/ for budget travelers: / www.moon.com practical information: / www.footprintbooks.com counted air and rail fares, as well as the International counted air and rail fares, / (ISIC): www.statravel.com Student Identity Card and global education programs: adventures l www.hiusa.org/programs/girls-scouts.shtm world tomized educational tours to the WAGGGS the than 50 countries around centers and more world: www.eftours.com that leadership, and service to help girls understand world, interconnected part of a much larger, they are on that world: and that their actions have an impact g www.globalexplorers.or • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your Next Adventure Abroad Next Adventure Your Travel Providers Travel (cont’d) -

Online Resources Resources Online Safety Abroad First’s “Top Ten Ways to Not Ways Ten “Top First’s Safety Abroad emergency assistance: U.S. State Department’s Sara’s Wish helpful safety tips Foundation provides Sara’s “Disability travel and recreation resources”: resources”: “Disability travel and recreation for Mobility International opportunities USA offers U.S. Department of State offers information on U.S. Department of State offers Directory: Worldwide Offices Tourism Subway Navigator helps you plan public transporta- guidebooks: popular student Go offers Let’s guidebooks for budget travelers: Lonely Planet’s Abroad View’s travel basics: View’s Abroad resource: travel abroad University of Michigan’s Become a Victim of Crime Around the World”: the World”: Become a Victim of Crime Around www.globaled.us/safeti/toptennotvic.html http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emer gencies_1212.html - www.saraswish.org/travel_safe for traveling abroad: ty_guidelines.htm m www.makoa.org/travel.ht internationaluseful travel information: exchange and g www.miusa.or traveling abroad: http://travel.state.gov/ traveling abroad: / www.towd.com for major cities: www.subwaynavigator. tion routes m com/subway_site/eng/accueil/fset_subway.ht / www.letsgo.com / www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations m www.abroadview.org/going/travel/index.ht / www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/travel • • • • • • • • • • • • Travel Guides and Resources Guides Travel Safety and Emergency Preparedness People with Disabilities Planning Page 5. The Girl Scout Travel Log - Continued...

World Association of Girl Guides and and Guides Girl of Association World (WAGGGS) Scouts Girl Dress expected to wear their official Girl Scout uniforms or camp uniforms when visiting Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are the world centers. World Centers World The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS—www.wagggsworld.org/en/home) is comprised Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS—www.wagggsworld.org/en/home) Association of Girl The World or not only unites all of its member the USA. WAGGGS including Girl Scouts of of 145 member organizations, Worldwide Movement Worldwide Headquartered at the World Bureau in London, WAGGGS also owns and operates four world centers. Girl Scouts also owns and operates four world WAGGGS in London, Bureau at the World Headquartered every year including a donation to WAGGGS, international contributions of the USA supports friendships through p. Friendship Fund: www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/juliette_low_fund.as its Juliette Low World from Thinking Day Fund: www.worldthinkingday.org/en/home World ganizations, but promotes and establishes Girl Guiding/Girl organizations around the world. The goal of the world. The goal organizations around and establishes Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting ganizations, but promotes world. the of citizens responsible as potential fullest their develop to women young and girls enable to is WAGGGS ), situated along the banks of the Mula River in Pune, India, is a few hours g), situated along the banks of the Mula River in Pune, India, is a few hours Sangam (www.sangamworldcentre.or (Bombay). Sangam, which means “coming together” in Sanskrit, brings Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Mumbai from Girl emphasize cultural sharing, common June to March, the globe. Events, scheduled from around together from Guiding/Girl Scouting links, and the rich cultural heritage of India. ), located in Hampstead Village, 20 minutes by subway from the center of Pax Lodge (paxlodge.wagggsworld.org), located in Hampstead Village, 20 minutes by subway from a vibrant This world center offers tradition, and culture. rich history, London, is an ideal base for exploring the city’s for youth and adults as well as leadership seminars and day activities. selection of cultural programs ) was the first world center built by WAGGGS. Located in the picturesque Swiss Located in the picturesque WAGGGS. /) was the first world center built by (www.ourchalet.ch the network of trails and footpaths that lead to families can explore Alps, Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and their a wide and wild flower meadows. Our Chalet offers alpine forests, snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear waters, activities such as skiing or hiking to leadership seminars. high-adventure from array of programs ), located 47 miles from Mexico City, is a beautiful retreat located in historic is a beautiful retreat Mexico City, /), located 47 miles from Our Cabaña (www.ourcabana.org Cuernavaca. and offers the largest of the four world centers, can accommodate up to 90 guests, Our Cabaña is WAGGGS and GSUSA, the year to girl and adult members of throughout five-, eight-, and nine-night sessions programs. Adult Adventure including Girl Friendship sessions and The four world centers, Our Cabaña in Cuernavaca,The four world centers, Our Cabaña Pax Lodge in Mexico; Our Chalet in Adelboden, Switzerland; Association of Girl Guides owned and operated by the World India, are London, England; and Sangam in Pune, Girl Guides and paid international the centers offer by volunteers and staff, Staffed and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). and safe place for short stays or long-term accommodations, seminars, Girl Scouts a comfortable, inexpensive, visit encouraged to trainings, and international Members of Girls Scouts of the USA and their families are events. build lasting friendships. other countries, and the centers, meet girls from Page 6. The Girl Scout Travel Log

(cont’d) World Association of Girl Guides and and Guides Girl of Association World (WAGGGS) Scouts Girl The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is the official umbrella organization for all national Association of Girl Guides and Girl The World Girl Guide and Girl Scout organizations in the world. It consists of 145 member organizations, which are Girl Guide and Girl Scout organizations Western Hemisphere. Girl Scouts of Arab, Asia Pacific, Europe, and organized into five regions—Africa, the USA makes up about one-third of the total WAGGGS. www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/wagggs/world_centers_volunteers Volunteering for Girl Scout members 18 years old and above. volunteer opportunities The world centers offer Contact the world centers directly to inquire about accommodations, programs, and events. programs, about accommodations, to inquire Contact the world centers directly Our Cabaña: www.ourcabana.org/ Our Chalet: www.ourchalet.ch/ Pax Lodge: paxlodge.wagggsworld.org Sangam: www.sangamworldcentre.org Visits Gifts World to maintain operations, or contact the visit to find out what is needed your before Contact the center that supports the world centers. nonprofit a private Foundation (www.worldfoundationgggs.org/), The informal atmosphere of the world centers encourages interaction among visitors who are expected to among visitors who are the world centers encourages interaction of The informal atmosphere asked to bring only limited, visitors are As space in these facilities is operation of the facility. contribute to the daily essential items. Atmosphere Page 7. The Girl Scout Travel Log

Continued... chapter six, “Girl Scout Program Safety-Wise Program chapter six, “Girl Scout The trip meets all appropriate program standards listed in standards program The trip meets all appropriate Group travel funds are kept in a bank account before the trip and carried securely during the trip. the trip and carried securely kept in a bank account before funds are travel Group Girls and adults create a detailed, realistic budget, remembering to include such items as transportation, budget, remembering a detailed, realistic Girls and adults create with Girl Scout carried out with the permission of the council and in accordance Money-earning are projects those funds defined. The amount of personal money needed and how expenses are Personal and group Time is provided for eating, sleeping, rest and relaxation, recreation, and personal needs. recreation, and relaxation, Time for eating, sleeping, rest is provided for the terrain expected. each day is reasonable Mileage to be covered Plans consider both drivers and passengers. planned in all stopping places are Reservations for overnight confirmed in writing, and accommodations are contact. the council, and the back-home emergency itinerary is known to girls, adults, parents, The entire The trip has a clear purpose, formulated and understood by the girls and adults. The trip has a clear purpose, formulated all participants included in the planning steps. activities, with The trip is part of ongoing group involved in the trip. the responsibilities and accept Girls work successfully in groups of the trip have been recruited. responsibilities who accept the number of adult chaperones The proper understand or guardians parents wholeheartedly; support the project or guardians Girls and their parents plans well in advance. detailed Girls and adults together make realistic, and ethnic diversity of the participants and of those they the religious Plans consider the special abilities and Girls and adults learn as much as possible about what they will be seeing and doing. in advance best means of transportation for the trip. on the seeks council guidance and approval The group All appropriate permissions have been obtained from the council. from permissions have been obtained All appropriate follow council policies on camps and overnightLeaders/advisors and girls know and including trips, informed of any changes in plans. are Council staff Standards.” • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety-Wise Checklist for Checklist Safety-Wise Readiness Travel should be handled are determined in advance. should be handled are food, tips, insurance, recreation, admission fees, taxes, and emergency funds. admission fees, taxes, food, tips, insurance, recreation, Standards. policies and Program 5. Business and money matters are worked out. advance. Sufficient space is reserved so that each girl has her own bed. If girls will be sharing beds, this advance. Sufficient space is will a permission slip. Under no circumstances in the should be clearly conveyed to the parent/guardians a bed with an adult. girl share 4. Travel arrangements are made in advance. arrangements 4. Travel all plans and have confidence in the leadership. all plans and have confidence will interact with during the trip. 3. There is sound planning. 2. There is communication with the council. 2. There is communication with the for handling emergencies. procedures 1. The trip upholds Girl Scout policies and standards. 1. The trip upholds Here is a checklist of general indicators for leaders and girls to look for to determine group readiness for a trip. readiness for to determine group indicators for leaders and girls to look is a checklist of general Here services the checklist useful. Program the travel plans should also find who review consultants and others Group trips, and make trip recommendations. travel plans, evaluate the checklist as they approve personnel can use show travel readiness: The following statements Page 8. The Girl Scout Travel Log

(cont’d) is used when preparing for any trip. Girls and adults consult handbooks and leaders’ guides for for any trip. Girls and is used when preparing Necessary insurance forms are carried, along with all important papers. Necessary insurance forms are Required health examinations and immunizations are completed. Health records, medical waivers, necessary waivers, medical records, Health completed. are immunizations and examinations health Required made for to undertake the trip. Reasonable accommodations are Everyone is physically and mentally able present. The council office is contacted certified first-aider is at least one currently For trips of a day or more, made for first aid. are Provisions the council under trip through insurance coverage is obtained for the entire nights or more, For trips of three as for as well reporting Arrangements have been made for an adult contact back home for routine for girls, their families, the prepared are including telephone numbers and addresses, itineraries, Written for handling accidents, illnesses, and emergencies. Everyone understands procedures trips, such as canoeing or backpacking, have taken water safety and leadership leaders for specialized Trip Safety-Wise Girls and adults know what clothing and equipment to take and how to use and pack the equipment. what clothing and equipment to Girls and adults know expected to be uniform. Girls and adults are all travelers have a Girl Scout travels in uniform, When the group conduct and safety Everyone is briefed on appropriate as travelers. Girls understand their responsibilities and know what their own safety to protect to take special precautions prepared staying in hotels are Groups the well before etc., is checked and ready such as tents, bicycles, canoes, Special equipment required, to. Each person is able to carry her own set and adhered are Individual limits on luggage and equipment One person is responsible for group funds and will keep a daily account of expenditures. However, all funds all However, of expenditures. funds and will keep a daily account for group One person is responsible and afterward. the trip, en route, before about how to pay bills that occur made in advance Decisions are • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety-Wise Checklist for Checklist Safety-Wise Readiness Travel training for the activity and are familiar with the Girl Scout Program Standards and activity checkpoints set Standards familiar with the Girl Scout Program training for the activity and are forth in Safety-Wise. additional information. taken along. and/or extra eyeglasses are lens prescriptions, medications, eyeglass and contact girls who have disabilities. to determine the level of first-aid training needed. For international one of the optional accident or accident and sickness plans available. trips, request travel insurance and travel assistance foreign your council about the comprehensive information from by Mutual of Omaha. provided program emergencies. itineraries include U.S. embassy council office, and the back-home contact. On overseas trips, the written and consulate locations. in official uniform to represent Girl Scouts of the USA and respect the traditions of the Girl Guide and Girl respect the traditions of the of the USA and Girl Scouts represent in official uniform to traveling internationallyScout movements when centers and other events and opportunities at world to Guide/Girl Scout internationalGirl activities. escalators, and elevators, as well as on building stairs and in public places, restrooms, precautions forms of transportation. selected (See Hotel Security and Safety in case of fire. to do in Safety-WiseTips on pages 146-147 .) date. departure warrants as a disability, identified belongings except when a special consideration, such individually left at home. alternative plans. All valuables are should not be held by just one person at any time during the trip. just one person at any time during the should not be held by 7. Everyone knows and observes good health and safety practices. 7. Everyone knows and observes 6. Members take responsibility for personal conduct and equipment. responsibility for personal conduct 6. Members take

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Safety-Wise.) Safety Tips for Girls Traveling Alone Traveling Girls for Tips Safety Event sponsor guidance through the application, acceptance, and trip-planning process. the application, acceptance, and through Event sponsor guidance alone, including maturity and ability to handle herself of the girl’s sponsoring group Assessment by the (See pages 146–147 of security and safety. Orientation on hotel family is of emergency contacts if the girl’s with names and telephone numbers of emergency forms, Provision the event whenever possible, and flights to and from nonstop direct Advice to the girl and her family to book that they not wear name badges/tags that it is recommended traveling alone in public places, When girls are consultation with the girl’s parents or guardian. parents girl’s consultation with the of emergency collect calls by emergency contacts. Note that the not available; arrangements for acceptance contacts at the event site or the arrival point. telephone numbers of emergency sponsor provides the airline and airport personnel that the girl is traveling alone. Airlines advice to have the travel agent alert alone. extra help and support for minors traveling provide sometimes been used against an unsuspecting girl. visible to a casual passerby as these have are • • • • • • the girl with additional information and advice to help ensure the volunteer and Girl Scot councils can provide a safe trip. The procedures for Girl Scouts traveling alone aim to make the girl feel comfortable and capable of traveling on and capable of traveling alone aim to make the girl feel comfortable for Girl Scouts traveling The procedures include: her own and should Page 10. The Girl Scout Travel Log Travel Procedures for Visiting the Juliette Juliette the Visiting for Procedures Travel Center National Girl Scout Low Gordon The Juliette Gordon Low Girl Scout National Center provides year-round educational program opportunities for opportunities educational program year-round Scout National Center provides Low Girl The Juliette Gordon for visiting required are Reservations and council approval Scout groups. Cadette, and Senior Girl traveling Junior, Families and individuals do not a minimum of one year in advance. booked are programs the Birthplace. Most For information and some major holidays. every Wednesday The house is closed for a tour. need a reservation a copy of Birthplace Bound, a booklet request days and hours of operation, or to and about specific programs - and sightsee as lodging, camping, restaurants, schedules, and fees as well programs, summarizing educational the Juliette Low faxing 912-233-4659, or writing the center by calling 912-233-4501, ing opportunities, contact Savannah, Georgia 31401. Oglethorpe Ave. Center at 10 East

Page 11. The Girl Scout Travel Log Hostelling International Hostelling World Travel 101 Nuts and Bolts and World Travel 101 Intercultural Education 101 Intercultural Travel 101 Nuts and Bolts and World Travel World Solo Traveling Women Scouts Patch Program—Girl Discover the World Volunteer opportunities Volunteer and nonprofits with other groups or collaborations Service projects tours Walking Girl Scouts for prepared specifically Girl Scout patches and programming Cultural kitchens Campfires • • • • • • • • • and find out what programs your local HI office offers. your local HI office m and find out what programs information, go to www.hihostels.co For more Available upon request, HI offer a series of travel presentations: upon request, HI offer a series Available Program and Learning Opportunities Program and Learning HI hostels are more than an affordable source of accommodation. Hostelling International USA offers programs, programs, Hostelling International of accommodation. USA offers source than an affordable more HI hostels are mission has always your travel experiences. Their discounts, learning to share experiences, and the opportunity and its people through understanding of the world gain a greater help all, especially the young, been “To hostelling.”

Page 12. The Girl Scout Appendix Handouts for Girls for Handouts to Scout Guide to Global Travel Exploration: The Girl can be used in conjunction with The following handouts effectively. trip more help you plan your Page 13. The Girl Scout Travel Log $______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______Cost for You $______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______$______Cost for Group Money Makes YOU Go Go YOU Makes Money World the ‘Round Admission fees etc.) theater, (museums, Total Souvenirs, gifts Souvenirs, Local transportation Miscellaneous money Emergency Airfare Lodging Food Event Fees Expenses Passport Page 14. The Girl Scout Travel Log

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The following forms are available for you to use and adapt as needed. Check with your Girl Scout council to see if they use or require other travel forms. Page 17. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 18. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 19. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 20. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 21. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 22. The Girl Scout Appendix Girls Outcome Evaluation Form for Girl Scout Travel

Name ______Age ______

Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Telephone ______E-mail ______

Name of event ______Dates of event ______

Your council ______

Please respond to the following statements by circling 1 if you strongly agree, 2 if you agree, 3 if you neither agree nor disagree, 4 if you disagree, or 5 if you strongly disagree. Please circle only one answer per statement.

On the trip… Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly Nor Disagree Disagree I learned it’s okay to be different form other kids around me. 1 2 3 4 5 I did things that made me feel good about myself. 1 2 3 4 5 I learned how to do things I didn’t think I could do. 1 2 3 4 5 I tried new activities even if they were hard to do. 1 2 3 4 5 I tried to solve problems for myself before asking for help. 1 2 3 4 5 I was willing to change my mind about something if I learned 1 2 3 4 5 new information. I learned that I could disagree with someone and still be 1 2 3 4 5 friends. People made me feel like I belonged. 1 2 3 4 5 I worked together with other girls on the trip. 1 2 3 4 5 I volunteered to help or lead during this program. 1 2 3 4 5 I helped plan the activities I did. 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting with other girls helped strengthen my feelings of 1 2 3 4 5 being part of the Girl Scouting community. This trip helped increase my interest in being a leader in my 1 2 3 4 5 local or global community. Page 23. The Girl Scout Appendix As a group we had an opportunity to discuss what we learned 1 2 3 4 5 on our trip. I made decisions about what we were going to do. 1 2 3 4 5 I feel empowered to make a difference in my community. 1 2 3 4 5 I interacted with people of different color or cultures. 1 2 3 4 5 1. What were the highlights of your trip?

2. How would you rate the trip overall?

Excellent Great Fair Poor 4 3 2 1

3. Did you take on a leadership role during any part of the trip? Describe how.

4. What did you learn about yourself that you didn’t know before the trip?

5. Did participating on this trip help give you more courage, confidence, and character?

How?

6. Have you participated in other Girl Scout trips before? Yes No If yes, please describe.

7. In what kind of trips would you like to participate in the future?

Service oriented/volunteering Nature/adventure Science/technology Other ______Culture/arts Sports Politics

8. Did you feel you were properly prepared for your trip (through pre-trip/planning meetings, informative material from the host council, etc.)? Yes ___ No ___ Page 24. The Girl Scout Appendix

What could we have done to better prepare you for your trip? 9. Will you encourage other girls to plan and participate in a trip? Yes No

What advice do you have for girls planning trips?

10. How did you pay for your trip? Your contribution $______Family contribution $______Troop contribution $______Council contribution $______Cookie sale $______Community contribution $______Service unit contribution $______GSUSA contribution $______

TOTAL COST OF TRIP $ ______

10. Please describe any challenges you had in financing your trip.

11. Did you learn anything new about managing money?

Suggestions for last question: 12. What I love most about Girl Scouting is…

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. We appreciate your input and effort towards making Girl Scout destinations the best it can be! Please return the completed form within 30 days of the conclusion of the destination to your event council and Nicole Mayhorn, Program Manager, Global, GSUSA, 420 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10018 or e-mail [email protected]. Page 25. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 26. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 27. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 28. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 29. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 30. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 31. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 32. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 33. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 34. The Girl Scout Appendix Page 35. The Girl Scout Appendix