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What does the Girl Guide logo mean?
The golden Trefoil on a bright blue background represents the sun shining over all the children of the world. The three leaves represent the three-fold Promise as originally laid down by the Founder. The base of the stalk represents the flame of the love of humanity.
What does the World trefoil pin mean?
Product Details. The World Trefoil Pin shows that you are part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). On it are three leaves representing the Girl Scout Promise, with a flame that stands for loving all the people in the world.
Why is the trefoil the symbol of Girl Scouts?
GIRL SCOUT TREFOIL “Trefoil” means three leaves. Each leaf in the traditional or contemporary Girl Scout trefoil stands for a part of the Girl Scout Promise – 1) to serve God and my country, 2) to help people at all times, and 3) to live by the Girl Scout Law.
What is the meaning of World badge?
The World emblem is white, on a royal purple background, in heraldry. The white (or silver) represents purity, and royal purple denotes leadership and service.
What is the emblem for the Girl Scouts?
Like all the other works by Saul Bass, his symbol of Girl Scouts was exquisite, conveying a sense of unity. A lucky four-leaf clover is an original heraldic symbol with three girl side views in a background. It is very attractive and full of sense! You have three beautiful girls pointing towards the future.
What is the trefoil Guild promise?
THE TREFOIL GUILD PROMISE To be true to myself and develop my beliefs, To serve the Queen and my community, To help other people and. To keep the (Brownie) Guide Law.
What does the Girl Guide salute mean?
The Salute The three fingers represent the three parts of the Girl Guide and Girl Scout promise and echo the core values of integrity, citizenship and spirituality. In some countries the sign is held at shoulder height, in others it is held to the forehead as a salute.
What is the Brownie symbol?
A Brownie is a household fairy who lives under and in the trees. This is the reason that the Brownies badge is an acorn. There are many kinds of Brownies, such as Sprites, Elves, Gnomes, Fairies, Goblins, Pixies, Imps, Nymphs, Will-o’-the-wisps.
What is the Brownie law?
The English Brownie Law is: A brownie guide thinks of others before herself and does a good turn every day. The English Brownie Motto is: “Lend A Hand” (LAH)
What is the Brownie salute?
When a new Brownie enrols with us and becomes a Brownie, she makes the Brownie Promise while giving the Brownie salute (which is the thumb of the right hand touching the little finger, and the other three fingers pointing straight up as shown below).
Why is God in the Girl Scout Promise?
*Girl Scouts of the USA makes no attempt to define or interpret the word “God” in the Girl Scout Promise. It looks to individual members to establish for themselves the nature of their spiritual beliefs.
What is the emblem of the Girl Scouts?
Like all the other works by Saul Bass, his symbol of Girl Scouts was exquisite, conveying a sense of unity. A lucky four-leaf clover is an original heraldic symbol with three girl side views in a background. It is very attractive and full of sense!
What is the Girl Guide motto?
Be Prepared
The Motto – “Be Prepared” – This means that Guides are ready to cope with anything that might come their way. The left handshake – This is the way members of the Movement greet each other. The left hand is the one nearest the heart, so symbolizing friendship.
What’s the Rainbow promise?
The Rainbow promise is a shortened version of the Brownie and Girl Guides’ promise, adapted to accommodate the Rainbows’ young age. The promise is: I promise that I will do my best, to think about my beliefs and to be kind and helpful.
When did Kenya Girl Guides become a member of WAGGGS?
In 1972, the Kenya Girl Guides Association celebrated its Golden Jubilee with an International Camp. Kenya Girl Guides Association attained full membership of WAGGGS in 1975 when the Africa Region Committee was also established.
Where did Girl Guides get their name?
Many, though by no means all, Girl Guide and Girl Scout groups across the globe trace their roots to this point. Baden-Powell chose the name “Guides” from a regiment in the British Indian Army, the Corps of Guides, which served on the Northwest Frontier and was noted for its skills in tracking and survival.
Can I use the Girlguiding logo for my local area?
When creating items for your local area, you should always use a localised version of the Girlguiding logo . To ensure that all national and local Girlguiding logos are used correctly and consistently, we ask every member using our logos to follow these rules.
What are the different versions of the Girlguiding logo shape?
We have four versions of the Girlguiding logo shape. Each version has the logo panel pointing in a different direction. The four versions of our logo can be placed on materials in the following positions: top left, top right, bottom left and bottom right. The version selected should always be positioned to point towards the centre.