Our troop joined our service unit for a Veteran’s Day parade entry in the local Veteran’s Day parade. Our older girls were asked to be the flag bearers and banner holders, while our Daisies rode in the float with signs thanking people for their service. It was a beautiful day to give thanks to those who have given us so much.
It’s time to finish with our camping “series”. Today we take it home with our FIRESIDE activities!
We pride ourselves on being a troop full of tradition. We start our meetings with the promise and law and we end with a friendship circle. We celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s (the founder of Girl Scouts) birthday every year and end our year with a bridging ceremony and court of awards. So, needless to say we also always, always, always retire a flag honorably during our camping trip.
“The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” (The United States Flag Code)
It is a quiet event, where every girl has a chance to participate.
We also, of course, use our fire pit for FUN…What’s a camp out without S’mores?!?! We enjoyed the super yummy treats with several types of marshmallows and different candy bars! Have you ever had a toasted coconut marshmallow with salted caramel chocolate square? How about a PB&J with strawberry marshmallows and Reeces Peanut Butter Cups? We suggest you branch outside of old faithful on occasion and mix it up!!
This year’s s’mores were so gourmet even the parents had to dig in!!
All in all a super great camping event! Looking forward to next summer!
Thank you to the Central High School JROTC for coming out and doing a presentation on how to properly fold a flag. Our troop very much enjoyed the demonstration and history. We especially loved getting to learn how to fold and show reverance. Brownies have now completed the Celebrating Community badge!
RETIRING FLAGS
Girl Scout Troop 2214 