Girl scout flag ceremony
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What is a Girl Scout ceremony?
A Girl Scout ceremony is one method used by members to express the ideals of the Girl Scout movement. It is also a symbol of honor recognizing a special event or circumstance.
When are Girl Scout ceremonies ceremonies held?
Girl Scout ceremonies may be held at anytime of the day or night; may be formal or informal; and may be held by a large or small group. They are used to recognize accomplishments, special events, or to signify the beginning or end of a meeting. They provide a means to express feeling, friendship, patriotism and service.
Who plans Girl Scout ceremonies?
Ceremonies for girls are planned by girl members with the guidance of adults. This is a time for the girls to express their ideas and feelings. They may invite guests or hold the ceremony for themselves. Ceremonies for adults are planned by the adults involved. Similarly to the girls’ ceremonies, this is a chance for the adult volunteers to express their ideas and feelings, as well as, honor their accomplishments. Guests are optional and dependent on the nature of the ceremony.
How Are Ceremonies Planned?
All people appreciate the beauty, inspiration, and recognition that ceremonies here. For all ceremonies, it is important that each participant know in advance what to expect. If the ceremony needs rehearsal, that should be included in the plans.
Girls participate in planning the ceremony by using the information in this booklet. What follows are samples and ideas designed to inspire the girls. There are very few ‘rules’ for Girl Scout ceremonies but, Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints online should be consulted as appropriate.
When planning a ceremony have the girls keep the following questions in mind:
• What is the purpose of the ceremony? / Who will be invited?
• Where will it be held? / What equipment and materials might be needed?
• How will we be begin/open the ceremony?
• What will be the focus of the ceremony?
Many of the following ceremonies can be combined for a lengthier program. For instance, a flag ceremony is usually part of an Investiture or Bridging Ceremony.
Girl Scout Flag Ceremonies
Always give the flag of the United States the position of honor. This means:
Put the flag to the right of other flags and higher than other flags.
Never let the flag touch the floor or ground.
Girl Scouts always use the citizen’s salute even if they are in uniform. Stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart.
Salute:
when the flag is being raised or lowered.
when the National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner) is played. To do a flag ceremony, select a color guard. The color guard is composed of:
Flag bearer One for each flag — carries the flag. Guards One or more for each flag — helps to post the colors, if this is done and protects the flag’s honor.
Caller Announces each part of the ceremony.
Girls should be in full uniform, including white gloves, if this is a public (P.T.A., service clubs, parades, etc.) ceremony. Troop meetings and activities do not require girls to be in uniform for flag ceremonies. Red sashes are not worn with the uniform. The sash sets are used, especially at camp, when girls are not in uniform to give a “uniform” appearance. A public ceremony may be done as follows: Color guard stands ready at rear of room.
Caller — “Color guard, attention.”
“Audience, please stand.”
“Color guard, advance.” (Remember right, front, higher!)
Colors may be held during the Pledge of Allegiance or colors may be posted.
Color guards stand at attention and are silent throughout the ceremony. They do not
salute, say the Pledge or sing any song that might be included.
Caller — “The flag of our country, pledge allegiance.””
Caller — (Optional) “Please join me in singing…” (any patriotic song).
If the colors are not to be posted then…
Caller — “Color guard, retreat.” Again remember right, front, higher
If colors are posted, post the United States flag last (highest). The U.S. flag should be on its
own right or higher or first (front).
Flag Ceremonies
Honoring the American Flag
The American Flag has been known as “Old Glory,” “the Stars and Stripes,” and “the colors.” For American citizens, the flag is a powerful symbol of liberty and equal opportunity for all. While flags of other countries often represent a glorious past or are symbol of a royal family, the American flag carries the message of national independence and unity for people originally from many diverse countries. George Washington stated that the stars are from heaven represented by blue and the red represents Britain. Each star represents a state, and the white stripes stand for the liberty of each original colony from Britain.
Flag ceremonies are very often part of larger ceremonies. They are also used to open or to close a troop/group meeting. Learning about the proper way to handle the American flag and to conduct flag ceremonies fosters a patriotic spirit in young people. At a flag ceremony, you say the Pledge of Allegiance in the presence of a flag. You may also sing a patriotic song and repeat the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Flag Ceremony & Guidelines
Keep it simple. Emphasis should be on respect for the flag rather than on the commands or techniques. Ask these questions when planning:
1. Who will carry the flag?
2. Who will be the Color Guards?
3. Who will give the directions for the ceremony?
4. What song will be sung? Who will sound the pitch and start the song?
5. Will a poem or quotation be included? Who will say or read it?
6. After the Pledge of Allegiance, will the Promise and the Law be said?
7. In what order will the parts of the ceremony take place?
8. When will the group practice?
9. Where will the flags be placed at the end of the ceremony?
How to Perform a Flag Ceremony
Stars and Stripes, the Star Spangled Banner, Old Glory—whatever you call it, the American flag is an important symbol to Girl Scouts in the United States. If you have been to a Girl Scout event, chances are you’ve seen or participated in a flag ceremony. Flag ceremonies are the perfect way to start and end a whole host of activities, from holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day to Court of Awards, bridging ceremonies, camp events, or even service unit meetings, and you can host them anywhere: meeting rooms, outdoor settings, large auditoriums, on stage—even on horseback!
Girl Scout Knowledge Patch
Do at least one activity from each section to earn your Girl Scout Knowledge Patch.
1. Discover:
• Learn the Girl Scout Promise and hear the Girl Scout Law. Be able to say the Girl Scout Promise and share what it means to you.
• Find out about the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low.
• Learn the Girl Scout handshake, the quiet sign, the talking stick, and the friendship circle and make your own Girl Scout cookies using the original recipe! Decorate them with green and white icing.
2. Connect:
• Do something special during Girl Scout Week or celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday and plan and hold an Investiture or Rededication Ceremony and do something with another Girl Scout Daisy Troop.
• Be a sister to every Girl Scout by sharing your original Girl Scout cookies with another troop.**
3. Take Action:
• Wear your Girl Scout Daisy uniform to school.
• Learn to do a Flag Ceremony and share an activity with someone who is not yet a Girl Scout. And learn about the Girl Scout tradition of SWAPS. Create a SWAP to exchange with another Girl Scout.
Flag Ceremony Service Patch Program®
The “Flag Ceremony” Service Patch can be a great acknowledgement that your group respects the American Flag. Especially appropriate for Flag Day activities or patriotic holiday events.
Description
The “Flag Ceremony” Service Patch can be a great acknowledgement that your group respects the American Flag. Especially appropriate for Flag Day activities or patriotic holiday events. This 2″ iron-on embroidered fun patch is part of our patch program®®.
When Should a Flag Retirement Ceremony Be Held?
The United States Flag Code states, “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.” Some people will say that you must do it this way or that way, but according to the United States Flag Code, it just needs to be done with dignity.
This simple flag retirement ceremony is appropriate for use with Cub Scouts. Take some time beforehand to explain that this is a dignified ceremony and they should try to stay as quiet and respectful as possible during it. It is a very short ceremony, but it probably won’t seem that way to young Cub Scouts.
This ceremony is simple enough for Webelos to do it while working on their Building a Better World adventure.
Flag Retirement Ceremony (Simple)
This simple ceremony is appropriate to teach Cub Scouts how to retire an American flag which has become too worn for service.
Materials:
A United States flag which is no longer suitable for display
fire, prepared ahead of time
Ceremony
MC: We have come together to dispose of a flag which is no longer serviceable. This flag has served as a reminder of our nation and those who have defended our freedom. It has served us well.
MC: The United States Flag Code states: “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.”
MC: Please bring the flag forward and display it one last time.
Two Scouts bring the flag forward, unfold it, and hold it so it is properly displayed to the audience. If the flag has a special significance or history, it should be mentioned.
MC : Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Say the Pledge of Allegiance
MC: Please fold the flag.
The Scouts fold the flag properly. Young Scouts might need assistance from a leader.
MC: We ask that everyone maintain a respectful silence as this flag is retired. Please retire the flag.
A leader places the flag carefully in the fire. The audience waits in silence until the flag is completely consumed by the fire.
MC: Thank you for joining us for this solemn ceremony. God bless America!
