4 April 2009
Bridge to Ambassador Patch
Posted by admin under: Girl Scout Reorganization .
I have been reliably informed that the new Ambassador level is being prepared for with a new Bridge to Ambassador patch for the Girl Scout uniform. Seniors who are bridging up to Ambassadors will be able to earn this patch and there are 8 steps that the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes are using until official requirements are out from the GSUSA.
Transitional Requirements
Requirements for bridging from Girl Scout Seniors to Girl Scout Ambassadors are due out soon from GSUSA. In the meantime, feel free to use these for your bridging plans.
Complete all 8 activities:
Discover
1. Investigate the meaning of the word Ambassador. What does an Ambassador do?
2. What traits must a good Ambassador have? Which of these traits do you have? Which traits would you like to develop further in the next two years as a Girl Scout Ambassador?
3. Why do you think the name Girl Scout Ambassador was chosen for this level? What role should Girl Scout Ambassadors play in our organization? How is the role of Girl Scout Ambassador different than that of Girl Scout Cadettes or Girl Scout Seniors? How do you think acting in the role of an ambassador will build your leadership skills?
Connect
4. Find out how you can connect with other Girl Scout Ambassadors in your Service Area and Council. Check out the websites www.girlscouts.org or www.gsnwgl.org or the camp booklet to identify opportunities that are available for Girl Scout Ambassadors in the upcoming year.
5. Contact a representative from your Service Area. Find out who in your area might need more information about Girl Scout Ambassadors. Younger girls? Adult volunteers? Meet with one of the groups identified to let them know what Girl Scout Ambassadors can offer.
Take Action
6. Make a list of the things you would like to accomplish as a Girl Scout Ambassador. List any projects, activities or trips you’d like to participate in, or any awards you’d like to earn. Develop a tentative timeline to allow you to accomplish these goals in your two years as a Girl Scout Ambassador.
7. Investigate the new Journey for Girl Scout Ambassadors – Your Voice, Your World; The Power of Advocacy.
8. Design your own bridging ceremony.
This was one of the issues we discussed with our CEO in Los Angeles. There are so many changes happening at the same time and no one is quite sure what is going on because the GSUSA isn’t rolling things out in a way for people to keep track of it. Her answer, “Keep the best and ignore the rest”. Sounds good to me.
Update: My lady with the inside knowledge says the new requirements are up!
Earning the Bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador Award
If you’re a Senior Girl Scout, you may soon bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador, the highest level in Girl Scouting. Think you’re ready to move up? Then you can earn a Bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador Award by: Exploring…as you look forward…Reflecting…as you look back…Investigating…as you look around. Complete Steps One and Two to earn the award, then celebrate with a bridging ceremony.
Step One: Look Forward, Look Back, Look Around
Investigate at least one item in each of these three categories. Or, do them all if you want! Dive in alone or with a group, but be sure to express something specific about you.
Look Forward—Who’s an ambassador?
Explore answers by yourself, with Girl Scouts, adults, family, or friends.
- What’s the meaning of the word ambassador?
- What traits must a good ambassador have? Which of these traits do you have?
- How do you see yourself living up to the distinction of being a Girl Scout Ambassador?
Look Back—What are you proud of?
Reflect on your own or reminisce with Girl Scouts, adults, family, or friends.
- As a Girl Scout Senior, what were your accomplishments? What challenges did you overcome?
- How did you team with others—girls, adults, women in the community, country, or overseas–to make the world a better place?
- Leadership is different for everyone. What’s your definition of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?
Look Around—What matters to you?
Investigate with Girl Scout Ambassadors, adult volunteers, council staff, family, or friends.
- What activities or experiences do Girl Scout Ambassadors get to enjoy? Identify and engage others who could help communicate your findings.
- What topics appeal to you in the leadership journeys or other resources for Girl Scout Ambassadors? Then describe the steps to turn your interest into an Action Plan.
- Got something to say? Find out where Girl Scout Ambassadors can express their opinions. Then advocate for something you feel strongly about.
Step Two: Put It All Together
Now it’s time to get creative and inspire others with what you have learned.
Choose a form of expression from the list below…or come up with your own. As with the questions above, explore individually or with a group but be sure to express something about you.
Make your pursuit as big or as small as you like, based on the form of expression you choose. Decide who you want to inspire: your Girl Scout friends or younger girls? Potential Girl Scouts or volunteers? Kids at your school? Your teachers? Pick a group, share, and shine!
- Design a scrapbook
- Write and perform a song
- Create a digital or print photo collage
- Perform a skit
- Make a video
- Design a web site (or web page or blog)
- Write a letter
- Draw, paint, sculpt, or photograph
- Host a Girl Scout or community meeting, especially one that includes younger Girl Scouts
- Start a Take Action project
- Design or style clothing
- Write a story, essay, article, or poem
- Give a PowerPoint presentation
- Think like an engineer–design something three-dimensional
- Hold a workshop
- Work on a résumé
- Write and present a funny commercial
- Your idea _____________________
Stay safe. Follow all guidelines, especially those related to being online. Go to http://www.girlscouts.org/internet_safety_pledge.asp for the Internet Safety Pledge.
Celebrate
Celebrate by designing your own bridging ceremony to Girl Scout Ambassadors. For more about Girl Scout Bridging ceremonies, visit http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/ceremonies/bridging.asp.
The Bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador Award has been developed in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California.
All right! Thanks!
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