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Glossary Definitions
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Badge - A Junior Girl Scout Recognition designed to encourage girls to find out about and develop skills in a wide variety of subject areas.
Board of Trustees - Body of Girl Scout volunteers, girl members and community people elected to oversee the Girl Scout Council's business and corporate affairs.
Bridging - Joint troop activities between Daisy and Brownie, Brownie and Junior, Junior and Cadette, Cadette and Senior Girl Scout troops, and Senior and Adult Girl Scouts to introduce girls to what lies ahead in the next age level and to give girls of the older age level a sense of personal responsibility for younger girls.
Bronze Award - The highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn. It requires leadership, planning skills, and follow through and may be accomplished as an individual or as a group.
Brownie Girl Scout - Girl Scouts ages six to eight or in the first, second or third grade.
Brownie Girl Scout Ring - Form of troop government where Brownie Girl Scouts and troop leaders sit in a circle to make decisions and plan troop activities.
Brownie Try-It - A noncompetitive recognition for Brownie Girl Scouts that encourages girls to try things that are new to them.
Buddy System - A safety practice in which two girls are paired to keep watch over each other. In an activity (swimming, hiking, etc.), the girls paired should be of equal ability.
Camp Ledgewood - A camp located near Peninsula, Ohio, that is wholly owned and operated by Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve, Inc. Camp Ledgewood is located at: 7047 Akron-Peninsula Road, Peninsula, OH 44264.
Camp Jessie Mae - A camp located in Ravenna, that is operated by Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve. Camp Jessie Mae is located at 5287 Newton Falls Road, Ravenna, OH 44266.
Camping:
Day Camp - An outdoor program during daytime hours on consecutive days, normally held during the summer.
District Day Camp - Daytim experience (3-5 consecutive days) with a special interest or theme as the focus, normally held during the summer. These camps are run completely by Girl Scout volunteers.
Resident Camp - Overnight living experience in a camp setting for 7-17 year olds (3 days or longer); normally held during the summer.
Troop Camp - Overnight camping with troop and trained adult volunteers.
Ceremonies
Bridging - Girl Scouts move from one age level to the next.
Candlelight - A candlelight (or flashlight) ceremony that helps remind people of the words and meaning of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Closing Ceremony - A short ceremony to close a meeting.
Court of Awards - An occassion at which a Girl Scout receives badges, recognitions and awards.
Flag Ceremony - A ceremony that honors the flag of the United States of America.
Fly Up - Occassion at which a Brownie Girl Scout progresses to Junior Girl Scouting.
Girl Scouts' Own - A quiet ceremony designed by the girls in which the participants express their feelings about a particular theme.
Investiture - Ceremony at which girls and adults are welcomed into Girl Scouting and receive the appropriate membership pin.
Opening Ceremony - A short ceremony to start a meeting.
Rededication - Renewal of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Troops usually hold a rededication ceremony at the beginning and/or end of the troop year.
Counselor in Training (CIT) - Program (training and internship) that offers Girl Scouts, ages 16-17, the opportunity to serve with children in the out-of-doors at Camp Ledgewood.
Council - A nonprofit corporation devoted to the Girl Scout movement and responsible to develop, manage and maintain Girl Scouting within the specific area of jurisdiction. Program delivery and membership development are the primary functions of a Girl Scout council.
Daisy Girl Scout - Girl Scouts ates five and six or in kindergarten.
Daisy Girl Scout Circle - Form of troop government where Daisy Girl Scouts and their leaders sit in a circle and plan future activities.
District - Geographic area for purposes of organizing and managing Girl Scouting within the council jurisdiction. There are 42 Districts in Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve, Inc. In most cases, the name of your District is the same as the name of your School District or local High School.
District Coordinator (DC) - Volunteer supervisor of volunteer service team and volunteers within the District.
Early Bird - An early registration plan for the upcoming membership year. Early Bird registration is conducted in the spring.
Edith Macy Conference Center - A year-round educational facility for Girl Scout adults located 35 miles north of New York City in Briarcliff Manor, New York.
Financial Assistance - An opportunity rfund for girl and adult members who need financial assistance to participate in Girl Scout activities. Loans for troops are also available.
Founder's Day - October 31, Juliette Low's birthday, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
Friendship Circle - all stand in a circle, each person crossing their right arm over their left arm, clasping hands with their friends on both sides.
Friendship Squeeze - As everyone stands silently in the friendship circle, a squeeze is passed from hand to hand.
Girl Guides - The term used instead of Girl Scouts in many countries.
Girl Scout Birthday - March 12, 1912, the day the first Girl Scout troop was formed in the United States by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia.
Girl Scout Handshake - A form of greeting used by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. It is done by shaking hands with the left hand while makin ghte Girl Scout sign with the right.
Girl Scout Law - Principle of conduct to which Girl Scouts subscribe.
Girl Scout Mission - Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Motto - "Be Prepared"
Girl Scout Promise - Pledge made by each girl and adult member to try to live up to the ideals of Girl Scouting.
Girl Scout Service Center - GSWR facility where staff offices, training and meeting rooms, Council Shop, and Resource Center are located at 345 White Pond Drive, Akron, Ohio 44320. Also known as Council Service Center.
Girl Scout Sign - A form of greeting exchanged whenever Girl Scouts and Girl Guides meet. Three fingers of the right hand are extended to symbolize the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise. Also used when the Girl Scout Promise is made or repeated.
Girl Scout Slogan - "Do a good turn daily."
Girl Scout Sabbath or Sunday - The Saturday or Sunday in Girl Scout Week is known as Girl Scout Sunday. It is a time for members to be recognized in their place of worship or to recognize the place of worship of a troop/group. It is also an appropriate time for religious recognitions to be awarded to Girl Scouts exploring their own faith.
Girl Scout Week - The week beginning the weekend prior to March 12; set aside for activities to celebrate Girl Scout Birthday.
Gold Award - The highest achievement in Girl Scouting earned by Girl Scouts, 14-17 years old or in 9th - 12th grade. The requirements demand efficient organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
GSWR - Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve, Inc.
GSUSA - Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Insignia - Official Girl Scout emblems, buttons, badges, pins and other forms of recognition that may be worn on the front of the Girl Scout uniform by registered members.
Interest Groups - A group of Girl Scouts who meet together because of a shared, specific interest, such as sports or high adventure, trips, etc.
In Touch - A publication of Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve, Inc. Mailed to adult volunteers, families of girl members, and donors. Serves as a communication piece to the community and also includes training, program and troop activity ideas.
Jessie Mae Fageol - A camping property operated by GSWR, located in Ravenna.
Juliette - A girl registered as a Girl Scout, but without troop affiliation.
Juliette Coordinator - A member of the district service team who coordinates communication between the district and the Juliette members in the district.
Juliette Gordon Low - Founder of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., lived from October 31, 1860 to January 17, 1927.
Juliette Low World Friendship Fund (JLWFF) - An international fund, established in 1929 to honor Juliette Low and her vision of worldwide friendship. The fund is used to promote international friendship and travel to the Four World Centers.
Junior Girl Scout - Girl Scouts, ages 8-11, or in the third, fourth, fifth or sixth grade.
Kaper Chart - Method for organizing activities, a visual reminder of the kapers (or tasks) that need to be completed.
Leader, Assistant Leader, Co-Leader, Advisor - Adult volunteers who serve with Girl Scout troops and have primary responsibility for its leadership.
Leader-In-Training (LIT) - A girl who has completed ninth grade may begin this five to eight month project, where she will complete a group leadership course and then work with a mentor leader/advisor in a Daisy, brownie, Junior, or Cadette troop. It is designed so that high school girls can acquire the skills and confidence necessary to guide a group of younger girls, and to hold future leadership positions within and outside of Girl Scouting. She will earn the LIT pin upon completing the group leadership course, and the LIT patch after completing the internship.
Membership Dues - A $10 fee paid annually to Girl Scouts of the USA for registration as one of the requirements for becoming a member of GSUSA.
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Membership, Marketing and Training Manager - Staff member responsible for membership recruitment and retention of all girls and adults within assigned areas of council jurisdiction. Appoints and supervises District Coordinators.
Training Coordinator - A volunteer who delivers Welcome to Girl Scouts to new leaders, connects volunteers to training opportunities and maintains volunteer training records in the district. A member of the service team.
Outdoor Program Consultant (OPC) - This member of the district service team provides on-going support to district volunteers to enable the delivery of quality outdoor program to girls.
Patch - An unofficial recognition for participation in a troop, district or council-wide activity.
Patch Program - GSUSA and Council sponsored programs designed to develop skills in leadership, service, outdoor education, human relations, history, health, personal empowerment, or just for fun! Each patch program is a great wat to expand on troop/group activities and earn an official patch.
Patrol - Form of troop government in which the troop is divided into smaller groups to help make decisions, plan activities and complete designated tasks.
Placement Specialist - A member of the district service team who assists in placing both girls and volunteers in the most appropriate participation option for each individual.
Policy - An established course of action that must be followed.
Press Reps - This member of the district service team coordinates either one or both of the product sales and offers support and guidance.
Product Sales Chair - This member of the district service team coordinates either one or both of the product sales and offers support and guidance.
Program Aide (PA) - A Cadette or Senior Girl Scout who has earned the PA pin. She has skills to serve with younger girls at council, district, or other Girl Scout events and programs.
Program Aide in Training (PAIT) - Girls entering grade 7 or older who are interested in leadership training may attend PAIT at some of the District Day Camps during the summer. Girls will earn their Program Aide pin upon completion of the training.
Program Consultant - This member of the district service team provides on-going support to district volunteers to enable the delivery of quality programs to girls.
Program Level - Divisions by which Girl Scout members are grouped according to age and/or school grade; helps to assure activities are appropriate for the abilities of the participants.
Quiet Sign - A way to let everyone know it is time to be quiet. An adult raises her hand. Each person who sees this sign stops talking and raises her hand until everyone is quiet.
Registrar - A member of the district service team who is responsible for registering girl and adult members in the district.
Safety-Wise - Publication of Girl Scouts of the USA, the guide to safety and security practices, Girl Scout program standards and tips for planning trips with girls.
Service Project - A troop or group project that benefits schools, places of worship, organizations or the community.
Silver Award - The highest award that a Girl Scout, ages 11-14, can earn. Recognizes efforts in a range of community and Girl Scout experiences and commitment to helping others.
Sister Troop - Troop of either the next or the previous age level with which the girls in the primary troop participate in bridging activities.
Sit-Upon - A lightweight, waterproof pad or mat to "sit upon" when the ground is damp or dusty.
Sponsor - A business or community organization that offers a troop assistance with resource personnel, meeting locations, uniforms, books, etc.
STUDIO 2B - The Girl Scout program for girls betweent he ages of 11-17. It is based around the "4 B's" which are: BECOME, BELONG, BELIEVE and BUILD.
STUDIO 2B destinations - Girl Scout travel experiences beyond the troop or group setting. Primarily geared for 11-17 year old Girl Scouts. Events are sponsored by Girl Scout councils and GSUSA and usually have nationwide participation.
Thinking Day - February 22, the birthday of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, is the day in which Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world think of each other and exchange greetings. Thinking Day celebrations encourage cross-cultural understanding.
Trefoil - Symbol of membership used in the designs of Girl Guide and Girl Scout pins throughout the world. The three broad parts of the trefoil represent the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise.
Troop/Group - A group of girls with adult leadership who voluntarily join Girl Scouts, meet membership requirements and use the Girl Scout program.
Troop/Group Committee - Group of registered adults who provide support and assistance to a troop/group.
Twilight Camp - Evening experience (3 to 5 consecutive days) with a special interest or theme as the focus, normally held during the summer. These camps are run completely by Girl Scout volunteers.
Volunteer Training Guide - A calendar of training opportunities for adult volunteers and high school aged Girl Scouts.
Wadsworth House - A cabin facility in Wadsworth, operated by Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve. Wadsworth House is located on Ault Ave., inside Wadsworth Memorial Park.
Welcome to Girl Scouts! - A meeting to explain basic responsibilities and forms used by new adult volunteers.
WAGGGS - World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Worldwide organization to which Girl Scouts of the USA belongs with 144 member countries and approximately 8.5 million members.
World Centers - Properties owned and maintained by WAGGGS. These properties serve as program and meeting centers for girls, aged 14 and older and adult members. Property locations are: Our Chalet in Adelboden, Switzerland; Our Cabana in Cuernavaca, Mexico; Pax Lodge/Olave Centre in London, England; and Sangam in Pune, India.
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