DREAMS TO REALITY CHALLENGE

DREAMS TO REALITY and
CADETTE CHALLENGE

FROM DREAMS TO REALITY and CADETTE CHALLENGE OVERNIGHT For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Girl Scout Cadette program: From Dreams to Reality is about Career Exploration Cadette Challenge is about Self Exploration

Thanks to: Theresa Rose Primr0z@aol.com Girl Scouts of Utah Cadette/Senior advisor GO TO: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8

FROM DREAMS TO REALITY/CADETTE CHALLENGE PART 1

OUR SCHEDULE Friday night 4:00 PM we arrived at the church and started setting up 6:00 Registration begins 6:45 Flag ceremony 7:00 speaker - physician 8:00 3 speakers - military (did as a panel) 9:00 - 11:00 mock trial prep, classified ad search, Mood game (did in rotations) Diversity Brings us Together group activity Saturday 7:00 AM - woke up girls 8:00 ate breakfast 9:00 speaker - physical therapist 10:00 speaker - teacher Weber State University 11:00 speaker - archaeologist 12:00 lunch, Who Wants To Be a Girl Scout, Cultural Scavenger Hunt 1:00 last speaker - firefighter 2:00 mock trials (2 groups 1/2 hour each) 3:00 - 5:30 Diversity necklace, Making Connections, What's Great About Me, Dr. Phil questionnaire, Balloon game, Flag Retirement ceremony AND SNACK HANDOUTS (loose, in pocket of folder): Event schedule Around the Clock ice breaker Event evaluation Poem book - One World, One Heart by Susan Polis Schutz (free - order at www.sps.com ) Poem - After A While by Veronica Shoffstall 1st Section - miscellaneous papers, seemed the best place to put them Personal crest shield From Dreams to Reality worksheet (http://usagskuwait.tripod.com) Cadette Challenge worksheet (http://usagskuwait.tripod.com) Cadette Challenge Evaluation (http://usagskuwait.tripod.com) Dr. Phil questions (answer sheet was handed out later, after girls had a chance to fill out the questionnaire) What's Great About Me activity sheet Cultural Scavenger Hunt 2nd Section - Dreams to Reality section handouts in packet: Dreams to reality career search Working moms - activity 5 Profiles of jobs using job advertisements - activity 6 3rd Section - Resources Career related websites Fastest Growing Occupations table 10 Resume "Don'ts" 7 Kinds of Smarts Career Interests game

DREAMS TO REALITY REQUIREMENTS: Dreams to Reality Activity 1 Select and complete 2 Career Exploration (CE) activities from the Cadette and Senior GS IP badge book Law and Order (CE) 1 - Christina explain about the different positions in a trial setting Law and Order (CE) 4 - the girls plan and carry out a mock trial Dreams to Reality Activity 2 Find out about at least 5 careers. Identify the type of training required and salary range. The girls had 1 sheet to fill out for each speaker Dreams to Reality Activity 4 Research 2 fields in which women are not the majority That was all our speakers Dreams to Reality Activity 5 Interview 3 mothers with salaried positions. Find out how they balance jobs and family, how they came to be in their current position and what their future dreams are. The girls had 1 sheet to fill out for the 4 working mothers we had Dreams to Reality Activity 6 Collect several advertisements for at least 3 different positions that interest you. Compare ads and get a general profile of each position. We had a lot of Classified ads sections from the newspaper. Each girl had 1 sheet with 3 columns on it and she could either compare different jobs in the same field OR she could pick 3 different jobs and answer the questions for each one. *********************************** *********************************** CADETTE CHALLENGE REQUIREMENTS: Cadette Challenge Section 1 - Knowing myself better Dr. Phil questionnaire Balloon game What's Great About Me Cadette Challenge Section 2 - Relating to Others Better Making Connections Diversity Brings Us Together Moods game Cadette Challenge Section 3 - Developing Values for Living Diversity necklace Cultural Scavenger Hunt Cadette Challenge Section 4 - Contributing To My Community Flag retirement - pick some ceremonies to be divided among groups Cadette Challenge Section 5 - Shows you have knowledge of Girl Scouting, its purpose, and its history GS Trivia game

HANDOUTS AROUND THE CLOCK ICEBREAKER DIRECTIONS: Move about the room, finding someone who answers these 12 items. When you find someone who fills the bill, put the name of that individual in the proper place. You can use a name only once. The clock is ticking so act quickly. Picture of clock face divided into 12 sections (looks like a pizza cut into slices) Sample Around the Clock Handout Items: Same number in family Same color hair as yours Same shoe size Same height Wears contacts Same color dress or shirt Same color eyes Born the same month Same first initial Same hobby Dislike the same thing Is left-handed EVENT EVALUATION please circle one GIRL ADULT On a scale of 1 to 5 we would like you to rate our event. 1 - lousy, awful, send it to the moon, don't even wish it on my worst enemy 2 - not the bottom of the barrel, was able to stay awake some of the time 3 - middle of the road, was OK 4 - better than most - I didn't fall asleep 5 - great, fantastic, wish I could do it again FOOD: Meals - quantity (how much food we had) Meals - quality (how good the food was) ACTIVITIES: Balloon game Classified ad search Cultural Scavenger Hunt Diversity Brings Us Together Diversity necklace Dr. Phil questionaire Flag retirement GS Trivia game Making Connections Mock trial Moods game What's Great About Me WERE THE SPEAKERS INTERESTING? Physician Military Military Physical Therapist Teacher at Weber State University Archeologist Firefighter Lawyer - (mock trial) WHOLE EVENT: Was there too much down time? Did we pack in too many activities for the weekend? Were the activities too long? Was the whole event worth your time and energy? Was it worth the cost? Would you recommend this to another girl needing From Dreams to Reality or Cadette Challenge? Would you come again for this type of activity to earn a recognition? Please add notes, suggestions, or advice on any part of our event where we can improve or what you really enjoyed about the event. We hope you had fun during this event. Please feel free to write on the back.

AFTER AWHILE POEM After A While by Veronica Shoffstall After awhile you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning And company doesn't mean security, And you learn that kisses aren't contracts And presents aren't promises, And you begin to accept your defeats With your head up and your eyes open, With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child, And learn to build your roads On today because tomorrow's ground Is too uncertain for plans, and futures have A way of falling down in mid-flight. After awhile you learn that even sunshine Burns if you get too much. So you plant your own garden and decorate Your own soul, instead of waiting For someone to bring you flowers. And you learn that you really can endure... That you really are strong And you really do have worth. And you learn and learn... With every goodbye you learn. (c) 1971 Veronica Shoffstall *********************************** PERSONAL CREST Didn't really "count" for the From Dreams to Reality or Cadette Challenge, but it was a wonderful way to get the girls settled before the next activity started. We did 1 or 2 questions before several of the activities and the girls seemed to enjoy it. I drew a shield on a piece of paper (8 1/2 X 11 inches) without any heading. That way we can use it again for other activities and just change the theme of our questions. Draw a shield (visualize knight's shield, coat of arms, family crest, etc.) and separate it into 6 areas. We drew one line vertically down the middle to separate it into 2 - halves and then 2 horizontal lines to separate it into 3 - thirds to give us 6 areas. When we ask the girls the questions, they are to draw pictures, symbols or write words to depict their responses. We plan on this activity to be personal and only shared with the other girls if they are comfortable doing it. 1. Name one thing you are good at. 2. Where would you like to work geographically? 3. If you are guaranteed to be successful and do one job, what would it be? 4. When you graduate from high school what do you want to do? 5. What 1 value do you have now that will be most important or helpful in your future career? 6. What 1 word that describes you would you want someone hiring you to know? DR. PHIL QUESTIONNAIRE Dr. Phil gave this test on Oprah. Some folks pay a lot of money to find this stuff out. Read on, this is very interesting! Don't be overly sensitive! The following is pretty accurate, and it only takes two minutes. Take this test for yourself and send it to your friends, including the one who sent it, and let them know who you are. The person who sent this message placed their score in the subject box. Please do the same before forwarding to your friends. Don't peek! Begin the test as you scroll down and answer. Answer for who you are now ... not who you were in the past. Have pen or pencil and paper ready. It's only 10 simple questions, so... grab a pencil and paper, keeping track of your letter answers. When you're finished, forward this to everyone you know, and also send it to the person who sent this to you. Make sure to change the subject of the e-mail to read YOUR total. Ready?? Begin........ 1. When do you feel your best? a) in the morning b) during the afternoon & and early evening c) late at night 2. You usually walk a) fairly fast, with long steps b) fairly fast, with little steps c) less fast head up, looking the world in the fce d) less fast, head down e) very slowly 3. When talking to people you a) stand with your arms folded b) have your hands clasped c) have one or both your hands on your hips d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair 4. When relaxing, you sit with a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side b) your legs crossed c) your legs stretched out or straight d) one leg curled under you 5. When something really amuses you, you react with a) a big, appreciative laugh b) a laugh, but not a loud one c) a quiet cuckle d) a sheepish smile 6. When you go to a party or social gathering a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed 7 You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted; do you... a) welcome the break b) feel extremely iritated c) vary between these two extremes 8. Which of the following colors do you like most? a) Red or orange b) Black c) Yellow or light blue d) Green e) Dark blue or purple f) White g) Brown or gray 9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep, you lie a) stretched out on your back b) stretched out face down on your stomach c) on your side, slightly curled d) with your head on one arm e) with your head under the covers 10. You often dream that you are a) falling b) fighting or struggling c) searching for something or somebody d) flying or floating e) you usually have dreamless sleep f) your dreams are always pleasant THE NUMBER THAT FOLLOWS EACH LETTER IS THE POINT VALUE RECEIVED FOR THAT LETTER. WRITE DOWN YOUR POINTS FOR EACH ANSWER, THEN ADD THEM UP... 1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6 2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1 3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6 4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1 5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2 6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2 7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4 8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1 9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1 10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1 Add up the total number of points Be sure to put the score in the "SUBJECT:" of this message. OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care". You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely not. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you. 51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate. 41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out. 31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over it if that trust is ever broken. 21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature. UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions & who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything. They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't. TOP OF PAGE

FROM DREAMS TO REALITY/CADETTE CHALLENGE PART 2

CULTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT Chat with the people in the room. Find people who have had the following experience. Have them sign their name or initials in the appropriate blank. Try to talk to everyone in the room. __________ 1. Knows a folk dance. __________ 2. Has been to an American Indian pow wow. __________ 3. Has cooked or eaten ethnic food in the last week. __________ 4. Can say, “hello” (or similar greeting) in four different languages. __________ 5. Has sat under a palm tree. __________ 6. Has attended a religious service of a religion other than their own. __________ 7. Has attended a Kwanzaa celebration, or knows what Kwanzaa is. __________ 8. Has relatives or ancestors who came through Ellis Island. __________ 9. Plays a musical instrument. __________ 10. Has had to utilize crutches, a wheelchair, a cane, or has worn a cast on a limb. __________ 11. Can name four different kinds of breads from other cultures. __________ 12. Has seen a Spike Lee movie. __________ 13. Is bilingual, or has relatives who speak a language other than English. __________ 14. Knows some American sign language. __________ 15. Likes to do jigsaw puzzles. __________ 16. Has studied a foreign language. __________ 17. Has had a pen pal. __________ 18. Has attended a Las Posadas celebration, or knows what Las Posadas is.

From Dreams to Reality Career Search (handout to use with the speakers - so the girls had 1 for each speaker) Can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Orchard/4866/ 1. List an occupation that you are interested: ____________________ 2. What type of things does someone do in this occupation? 3. Describe the working conditions? 4. What is a related field? 5. Is this a common job for woman? 6. 6. In your opinion is this a job that will be in demand in another ten years? _____ Why or why not? 7. What is the salary range or average for this occupation? 8. What type of training is necessary for this career? Profile of jobs using Job Advertisements: (handout used with classifieds, has 3 columns so they only needed 1 sheet) Can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Orchard/4866/ Career: Job Title: Where is the job located? What type of duties will this person be performing? What training is required? How much experience do they want? What special skills are they looking for? How much are they willing to pay? Is this a full-time, permanent job? Working Moms (handout to use with the speakers - so the girls had 1 for each working mom) 1. Find out how they balance jobs and family. 2. Find out how they came to be in their current position. 3. What their future dreams are. Career related websites RESOURCES HANDOUT: On-line Workshop for the From Dreams to Reality Patch! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Orchard/4866/ Helpful Internet Links: http://www.mapping-your-future.org/ http://www.adventuresineducation.org/ http://www.career-planning.com/highschool1.htm http://www.clearinghouse.net/index.html http://www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html (Full list of universities) http://www.petersons.com/ (Guides to colleges, financial aid, etc.) http://go.to/chrisclass (Broad offering of career links) http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm Online Women's Business Center http://www.onlinewbc.gov/ US DOL http://www.dol.gov/dol/wb High School and Beyond - interviews http://jfg.girlscouts.org/How/Work/interview.htm http://www.dol.gov/dol/wb/public/wb_pubs/hotjobs.htm Financial Aid Guides and More: http://www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/ssrchtop.html http://www.collegeboard.com/paying/0,3309,6-0-0-0,00.html http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/ www.fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fastweb.com http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/ http://www.mapping-your-future.org/paying/finaid2.htm http://www.scholarships101.com http://www.scholarshipexperts.com Preparation for College Entrance Exams: http://www.testu.com http://www.collegeboard.com America's Job Bank http://www.jobbankusa.com/search.html America's Job Bank - local occupations www.acinet.org/acinet Career.com http://www.career.com/ CareerBuilder -- 300,000+ Jobs to Search. http://www.careerbuilder.com/ Career categories and jobs www.Stats.bls.gov/bls/occupation.htm Career Development Library http://icdl.uncg.edu Career Interests Game http://career.missouri.edu/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=146 Career Key http://www.ncsu.edu/careerkey/ Career Questionnaire www.missouri.edu/~cppcwww/planlinks.shtml Career training colleges - technical career training, trade http://www.careerexplorer.net/ Careers for Women, Index http://jfg.girlscouts.org/How/Careers/careers.htm College Early www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/early/tce_home.htm Course requirements at Utah Colleges and Universities www.uen.org/seop/html/student/admission.html Department of Workforce Services - Just For Youth www.jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/Links/Youth/Youth.asp Excite Careers http://directory.excite.com/careers/ Fastest Growing Occupations http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Orchard/4866/ocotabl1.pdf High School and Beyond: Interviews http://jfg.girlscouts.org/How/Work/interview.htm High school and Beyond: Writing Resumes http://jfg.girlscouts.org/How/Work/resumes.htm Holland Game: Realistic http://career.missouri.edu/holland/r.html I really have no idea what I want to do http://www.ncsu.edu/careerkey/ (select the menu option "you", sign in with an "alias" name, complete the questions, and when presented a screen of options, select "take the Career Key measure") Job interview www.mapping-your-future.org/planning/thejobin.htm List of career web sites www.fhs.weber.k12.ut.us/Careers/jobs/skills.htm Match your interests and skills with similar careers http://career.missouri.edu/holland/ Monster.com - Search Jobs http://jobsearch.monster.com/ Newspaper across the US http://dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Newspapers/ Non profit jobs and careers http://www.opportunitynocs.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Overview of BLS Career Information http://stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htm Owning your own business http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Orchard/4866/ownbusiness.htm Bottom of Form 3 Personality types www.keirsey.com Resume www.mapping-your-future.org/planning/resume.htm Search by which subject in school interests you http://stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htm School to Work www.usoe.k12.ut.us/STC/STC.htm Skills and Interests www.mapping-your-future.org/planning/skillsan.htm Student Career Planning Handbook - Design Your Own Life: Design: from High School to Career From: http://www.telesis.org Take Our Daughters to Work http://www.takeourdaughterstowork.org/ Top Jobs Matching Your Interests and Needs http://www.review.com/career/article.cfm?id=career\car_job_top_ten&jobs=0&menuID=2&resources=1 Top 10 jobs for people who……… http://www.review.com/career/article.cfm?id=career\car_job_top_ten&jobs=0&menuID=2&resources=1 USJobBoard.com: Free Resumes, Free Jobs and Job Listings, A Free Job Boa http://www.usjobboard.com/ virtual interview http://content.monster.com/jobinfo/interview/virtual/ Work channel http://www.ivillage.com/work/ Key Resources: Directory of Occupational Titles (DOT) defines more than 20,000 occupations and includes information on the industries in which an occupation is found as well as descriptions of each job's task and responsibilities. Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) describes job duties, education and training requirements, employment outlook, earnings, and working conditions for over 500 occupations. Department of Labor Room 1539 GAO Building 441G Street NW Washington, DC 20202 Websites we used as resources to find the activities we used for From Dreams to Reality & Cadette Challenge: Dreams to Reality patch Online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Orchard/4866/ Activities to Build Assets (used many of these for the Cadette Challenge) http://www.girlscouts-wwc.org/assets/activity.htm Games For Groups (used some of these for the Cadette Challenge) http://www.gamesforgroups.com/ YouthPastor.Com - games http://www.youthpastor.com/ values games http://www.geocities.com/Hearthland/Plains/3209/Values.html team building http://usscouts.org/games/game_t.html Activity Index at the Therapeutic Recreation Directory http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/actindex.htm One World One Heart peace poems - diversity (free books) http://www.sps.com/ Building Self-esteem - Activities, National Mental Health Information Center http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA-3715/activities.asp Body image and self-esteem activities for Pathfinders http://www.media-awareness.ca/eng/med/comm/guides/pathfind/body.htm Self Esteem game http://home.att.net/~recroom/esteem.html Growth Central - Help for Relationships, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Anxiety http://growthcentral.com/ Life-Skills Materials for at-risk youth...and today what youth isn't at risk? http://www.ariselife-skills.org/products.asp?n=stor&c=teen&g=fwd&source=google Counseling Center - Activities to PRomote Healthy Self-Esteem http://www.twu.edu/o-sl/counseling/SH032.html Answers to help troubled youth stop violence, delinquency, school problems http://www.youthchg.com/answers.html Developmental Assets: An Overview http://www.search-institute.org/assets/ Leadership - Icebreakers, Warm-up, Review, and Motivators Activities http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/icebreak.html Character Education for Children through Principles and Values http://www.teachingvalues.com/ Kids Health - teen issues http://kidshealth.org/teen/index.html self esteem activities http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/SubPages/selfesteem.htm True Colors http://www.truecolors.org/ Ice Breaking games http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6690/icebreak.htm ESR Presents Conflict Resolution (Lesson Plan) http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-3038.html Fun Attic - games, ice breakers, etc. http://www.funattic.com http://www.about-face.org/ About-Face promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism. Fastest Growing Occupations Table Can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Orchard/4866/ TOP OF PAGE

FROM DREAMS TO REALITY/CADETTE CHALLENGE PART 3 http://resume.monster.com/dosanddonts/resumedonts/ Ten Resume "Don'ts" by Peter Newfield Building a resume is a necessity for almost every job on the planet -- accountant, teacher, CEO or municipal employee. But unless you carefully and objectively examine your resume before sending it out, recycling bins across America may be filling up with those ill-planned documents. Before mailing your next resume, check the ten resume "don'ts" below: 1. Appearances Count -- Don't try to save money by printing your resume on cheap copy paper instead of good quality stock. Check for typos, grammatical errors and coffee stains. Use the spellcheck feature on your word processor and ask a friend to review the resume to find mistakes you might have missed. 2. Does Size Matter? -- If your career warrants a two-page resume, then go ahead and create a document that reflects the full range of your experience and accomplishments. Don't reduce the type size to such a degree that your resume becomes difficult to read. 3. Truth or Consequences -- Don't fudge over dates or titles on your resume to hide the fact that you have been unemployed, that you switched jobs too frequently or that you held low-level positions. If a prospective employer conducts a background check and discovers that you lied, you can kiss the job good-bye. 4. State Your Case -- If you are seeking a job in a field in which you have no prior experience, don't use the chronological format for your resume. By using a functional or skills-oriented format, you can present your relevant experience and skills up front. 5. Put Your Best Foot Forward -- Don't simply copy the job description jargon from your company's HR manual. To show that you are more qualified than the competition for the positions you are seeking, you need to do more than simply list your job responsibilities. Present specific accomplishments and achievements: percentages increased, accounts expanded, awards won, etc. 6. No Excuses -- Don't include the reasons you are no longer working at each job listed on your resume. The phrases "Company sold," "Boss was an idiot" and "Left to make more money" have no place on your resume. 7. What Have You Done Lately? -- While it is certainly acceptable to have a two-page resume, don't list every single job you've ever held. Personnel managers are most interested in your experience from the last 10 years, so focus on your most recent and most relevant career experience. 8. Target Your Audience -- Don't mail out your resume to every ad in the Sunday newspaper. If you are not even remotely qualified for a position, don't apply. Read the ads, determine if you have the right credentials and save the wear and tear on your printer. 9. No Extra Papers, Please -- When you send out your resume, don't include copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation or awards, unless you are specifically asked to do so. If you are called in for an interview, you may bring these extra materials along in your briefcase for show-and-tell. 10. Don't Get Personal -- Personal information does not belong on a resume in the United States. Don't include information on your marital status, age, race, family or hobbies. Peter Newfield is President of resume writing service Career Resumes. SEVEN KINDS OF SMARTS Gardner's Seven Intelligences http://busboy.sped.ukans.edu/~adams/epr300/resources/gardner.shtml (text from Bill Allen, photo from http://www.ed.psu.edu/dept/ae-insys-wfed/insys/esd/Gardner) http://adulted.about.com/library/weekly/aa110799.htm?iam=dpile& terms=gardner%27s+seven+intelligences Logical/Mathematic Children with lots of logical inteligence are interested in patterns, categories and relationships. They are drawn to arithmetic problems, strategy games and experiments. · Can you do math problems in your head? · Do you enjoy computers? · Do you like to play chess, checkers, or other strategy games? · Do you reason things out logically? · Do you make experiments to test out things you don't understand? · Do you spend a lot of time on logic puzzles? · Do you ask questions such as, "When did time begin?" Verbal/Linguistic Children with this kind of intelligence enjoy writing, reading, telling stories or doing crossword puzzles. · Do you like to write? · Do you like to tell jokes and stories? · Do you have a good memory for names, places, and dates? · Do you enjoy reading books in your spare time? · Do you spell words correctly and easily? · Do you Enjoy nonsense rhymes, poems and tongue twisters? · Do you enjoy crossword puzzles and games such as Scrabble? Visual/Spatial These children think in images and pictures. They may be fascinated with mazes or jigsaw puzzles, or spend free time drawing, building with Legos or daydreaming. · Do you like to draw and sketch? · Do you get clear pictures in your head when you think about something? · Can you easily read charts, maps, and diagrams? · Do you like to view films, videos, or slides when learning new things? · Do you enjoy jigsaw puzzles? · Do you daydream a lot? · Do you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together? Bodily/Kinesthetic These kids process knowledge through bodily sensations. They are often athletic, dancers or good at crafts such as sewing or woodworking. · Do you do well in competitive sports? · Do you move, twitch, or fidget while sitting in a chair? · Do you like physical activities like running, swimming, biking, and hiking? · Do you need to touch people when you converse with them? · Do you like scary amusement park rides? · Are you good at making things like crafts or woodworking? · Can you imitate other people's movements, gestures, or behaviors? Musical Musical children are always singing or drumming to themselves. They are usually quite aware of sounds others may miss. These kids are often discriminating listeners. · Do you play a musical instrument? · Can you remember the melodies of songs? · Can you tell when someone is off key? · Do you need music in order to study? · Do you collect records, tapes, or CDs? · Do you sing to yourself? · Can you keep time to music by picking up the rhythm or beat? Intrapersonal These children may be shy. They are very aware of their own feelings and are self-motivated. · Are you strongly independent? · Do you have strong opinions about certain subjects? · Do you like to live in your own inner, private world? · Do you like to be alone when you work on hobbies? · Are you very self-confident? · Are you unique in your style of dress, behavior, or attitude? · Do you like working on projects by yourself? Interpersonal Children who are leaders among their peers, who are good at communicating and who seem to understand others' feelings and motives possess interpersonal intelligence. · Do you have a lot of friends? · Do you socialize a lot in school or around the neighborhood? · Do you seem to be "street smart"? · Do you get involved in after school activities? · Do you take the role of family mediator when disagreements arise? · Do you enjoy playing group games? · Do you have a lot of empathy for the feelings of others? THE CAREER INTERESTS GAME http://career.missouri.edu/holland/ Welcome to the Career Interests Game! This is a game designed to help you match your interests and skills with similar careers. It can help you begin thinking about how your personality will fit in with specific work environments and careers. Come play along and see what happens! For more information about the Career Interests Game, careers, majors, and self-assessments (the SDS, Discover, Choices and SIGI-PLUS), call or come by the Career Center. Imagine walking into a room in which the six groups of people below are already interacting. Read the descriptions of each group and list the group you would be drawn to first, then your second choice, and finally your third choice. This exercise is based on Dr. John Holland's theory that people and work environments can be loosely classified into six different groups. Different peoples' personalities may find different environments more to their liking. While you may have some interests in and similarities to several of the six groups, you may be attracted primarily to two or three of the areas. These two or three letters are your Holland Code. For example, with a code of RES you would most resemble the Realistic type, somewhat less resemble the Enterprising type, and resemble the Social type even less.The types that are not in your code are the types you resemble least of all. Most people, and most jobs, are some combination of two or three of the Holland interest areas. Now select any of the Holland categories below to find out more information on areas of study at MU, career possibilities, co-curricular activities and identifications that correspond to your strongest interest areas. This will give you additional ways of checking out your career-related interests and getting involved in your career planning. This RIASEC model of occupations is the copyrighted work of Dr. John L. Holland, and his publisher, Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. (PAR). For an assessment of your career interests, contact the Career Center to complete a Self-Directed Search, or take it online. REALISTIC People who have athletic or mechanical ability, prefer to work with objects, machines, tools, plants or animals, or to be outdoors. INVESTIGATIVE People who like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze, evaluate or solve problems. ARTISTIC People who have artistic, innovating or intuitional abilities and like to work in unstructured situations using their imagination and creativity. SOCIAL People who like to work with people to enlighten, inform, help, train, or cure them, or are skilled with words. ENTERPRISING People who like to work with people, influencing, persuading, performing, leading or managing for organizational goals or economic gain. CONVENTIONAL People who like to work with data, have clerical or numerical ability, carry out tasks in detail or follow through on others' instructions. MAKING CONNECTIONS Objective of the game: to make connections that include everyone Purposes: to clarify the meanings of diversity and pluralism to identify several dimensions of diversity. Materials needed: None Procedure: Participants are asked to find a partner. There may be a threesome if the group has an odd number. Pairs discover/ share with each other one way they are alike and one way they are different. Once they have discussed the above, they link arms. Note: if you prefer have strips of paper they can use as links, instead of arms, in case touching is an issue. This pair attempts to extend their link by interviewing two more people and connecting with them. There may be more than one link to a person, so the end result may not necessarily be a circle, but it may be. Let the group determine that. Play continues until everyone is linked. Debrief while everyone is standing linked together. Possible questions to ask: · What were some of the differences noted? · What had to happen to include someone? · In looking at the inclusive system you've created, what are some generalizations · that can be made? · How is diversity different from pluralism? *********************************** Diversity Necklace Take a feather if you have ridden in a hot air balloon. Take as many blue beads as years you have been a Cadette Girl Scout (example: 7th graders take 1) Take a shell if you have been to the beach Take a ball if you enjoy sports Take a safety pin because we always need to follow Safety-Wise. Take a silver bead if you plan on finishing your Silver Award Take a colored bead, your favorite color Take as many green beads as years you were a Junior Girl Scout Take a gold bead if you plan on doing your Gold Award Take a blue bead with the gold swirl if you enjoy swimming Take a dice, or another bead from this bag if you enjoy games Take a gold daisy, if you were a Daisy Girl Scout Take a bee if you have been stung by a bee or wasp Take a grommet if you enjoy fixing things Take a clear starbust bead if you enjoy winter sports Take as many pastel colored beads as you have brothers and sisters Take a piece of colored twine and tie your favorite knot if you enjoy camping Take a "Mom" if you share something in common with her (example:same color eyes, like the same food, play an instrument) Take some embroidery floss and tie a knot if you enjoy needlework (crochet, needlepoint, quilting, etc.) Take a "flower shaped" bead if you enjoy gardening or like to eat vegetables or enjoy nature Take a red, white OR blue bead for being an American Girl Scout. When we finished we all had something we had made that was strong and flexible- like Girl Scouts should be. We talked about choices we made. Different people picked different colors; made their necklace different sizes and each had different things on them representing different jobs, strengths or talents. These necklaces symbolized our diversity and pluralism.

CADETTE CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES FROM Activities to Build Assets (used many of these for the Cadette Challenge) http://www.girlscouts-wwc.org/assets/activity.htm Balloon game What's Great About Me Diversity Brings Us Together *********************************** MOODS GAME - used for Cadette Challenge Section 2 - Relating to Others Better MOODS - it's all in the way you say it game by Hasbro This game has one player (IT) choose a card with an expression on it and then she rolled a dice and had to say it in the "mood" of the corresponding numbered card. For example, the expression is "Oh, boy, my subscription is running out." And had to be said in a "manly" voice. The other players then place their vote on the 10 different MOOD cards and try to guess correctly which mood (IT) was trying to convey. If they guessed correctly, the girls moved their token forward 1 space and (IT) was able to move her token forward the number of correct votes. It is a pretty funny game and the girls really enjoyed it. All of the evaluations that we received gave it a 5 (best)

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FROM DREAMS TO REALITY/CADETTE CHALLENGE PART 4 FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONIES (we made 4 groups and they each had 5 different ceremonies to choose from) GROUP 1 I AM YOUR FLAG I am the symbol of the living America, the badge of its greatness, the emblem of its destiny. I am faith. It is I who keep men mindful of their priceless heritage, life, liberty, and the right to pursue happiness. I am hope. I represent the land of promise wherein, already, man's loftiest dreams have approached closer to realization than ever before on this earth. I am life. Each strand and fiber of my being is a memorial, dedicated to the sacrifices of all those strong men and steadfast women who have lived and died in the nation's service, that it might live forever. I am tolerance. So long as I shall wave, all people under my protection may freely worship, think, write and speak, undaunted by the shadow of fear. I am justice, tempered with mercy. For I am friend to the oppressed and downtrodden of every land. I am a sign of the future. I wave over schools throughout the nation and in them the nation's future is molded. I am the flag of the United States... The last... The best hope for peace on earth. -- thanks to bill nelson, wl, pack 878, asm, troop 14, unit commissioner, tempe district, grand canyon council, phoenix, az mailto:nelsonb@aztec.asu.edu FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY Http://usscouts.org/usscouts/ceremony/flagret1.html Person(s) ----- text or action Adult leader: the U.S. flag is more than just some brightly colored cloth... It is a symbol of our nation. Scout #1: seven red stripes and six white strips; together they represent the original 13 colonies that gained us liberty. Scout #2: the red stripes remind us of the lifeblood of brave men and women who were ready to die for this, their country. Scout #3: the white stripes remind us of purity and cleanliness of purpose, thought, word and deed. Scout #4: the blue is for truth and justice, like the eternal blue of the star-filled heavens. Scout #5: the stars represent the fifty sovereign states of our union. Adult leader or spl: the U.S. flag should be treated with respect when it's flying, and it should be treated with respect when it's being retired. Scout #6: the American creed states, "it is my duty to my country to love it, to respect its constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies." Scout #7: therefore, we retire flags with dignity and respect when they become worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled. Scout #8: a flag ceases to be a flag when it is cut into pieces. We cut the flag into four pieces: three red and white striped banners and the blue star field. We leave the blue field intact because no one should ever let the union be broken. Adult leader: as the parts of the flag are placed in the fire remember... Old flags never die, they just get fired up! The scouts will maintain a vigil over the fire until no traces of the flag remnants remain. Then the ashes will be collected and buried. This concludes this ceremony. Thank you for attending. THE MEN WHO SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Http://www.macscouter.com/general/patriotic.html Have you ever wondered what happened to the fifty-six men who signed the declaration of independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the revolutionary army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the fifty-six fought and died from wounds or hardships of the revolutionary war. They signed, and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What sort of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated. But they signed the declaration of independence full knowing that the penalty would be death were they captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that The British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their thirteen children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. These are the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men: men of means and education. They had security, yet they valued liberty more. Unwavering, they pledged: "for the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." They gave us, you and me, a free and independent America. History books never told us much of what took place in the revolutionary war. We didn't just fight the British. We were British subjects at that time, and we fought our own government. Many of us often take these liberties for granted. Should we? While enjoying our 4th of July holiday, pause and silently thank these patriots. It isn't that much to ask for the price they paid. FLAG BURNING CEREMONY Cut worn flag into five strips. Roll each strip up separately, place in bag of other contained. Unroll each strip over flame while speaking. Speaker #1: a nation's flag is a stirring sight as it flies in the wind. Red is for hardiness and courage. Speaker #2: white is for purity and innocence. A country's flag can stir people to joy, to courage, and to sacrifice. Speaker #3: blue is for vigilance and justice. Many men and women have died to protect their nation's flags from dishonor and disgrace. Speaker #4: the Stars and Stripes stand for the land, the people, the government, and the ideals of the United States, no matter when or where it is displayed. Every citizen should know how to honor his nation's flag. Let flag burn to ashes. Put out fire. Ashes are buried. Everyone leaves site quietly. OLD GLORY ON THE MOON By Mary V. Demaio This poem appeared in the Hartford Courant this morning, and it is well worth sharing it with all of you. It was written back in 1971 inspired by sight of the American flag on the moon. "Remember me? I'm Old Glory, don't have to tell my story. It's written all over me. I am your family tree. "I never dreamed that one day soon, I would be planted on the moon. So on my 14th day of June let's all celebrate with a boom. "if each and every one of you have love for my red, white and blue, then proudly show my colors true and let me hear you say 'I do.' "way up on high I have no show and all alone I cannot grow but 50 stars will always glow in hopes of spreading peace below." -- thanks to jerry gray, jerryegray@aol.com GROUP 2 I AM YOUR FLAG by Marine Master Sergeant Percy Webb I am your flag. I was born June 14, 1777. I am more then just cloth shaped into a design. I am the refuge of the world's oppressed people. I am the silent sentinel of freedom. I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth. I am the inspiration for which American patriots gave their lives and fortunes. I have led your sons into battle from Valley Forge to the dense jungles of Vietnam [deserts of Iraq]. I walk in silence with each of your honored dead to their final resting Place beneath the silent white crosses - row upon row. I have flown through peace and war; strife and prosperity; and amidst it all, I have been respected. I am your flag. My red stripes symbolize the blood spilled in defense of this glorious nation. My white stripes signify the yearning tears shed by Americans who lost their sons and daughters. My blue field is indicative of god's heaven, under which I fly. My stars, clustered together, unify fifty states as one, for god and country. "Old Glory" is my nickname, and I proudly wave on high. Honor me, respect me, defend me with your lives and your fortunes. Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty position, lest I never return. Keep alight the fires of patriotism; strive earnestly for the spirit of democracy. Worship eternal god, and keep his commandments; and I shall remain the bulwark of peace and freedom for all mankind. I am your flag! I am your flag! -- thanks to bill nelson, wl, pack 878, asm, troop 14, unit commissioner, tempe district, grand canyon council, phoenix, az mailto:nelsonb@aztec.asu.edu FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY (adapted from an American legion ceremony at: http://userpages.aug.com/~haywire/ceremony.html) These flags have become faded and worn over the graves of our departed comrades and the soldier and sailor dead of all nation's wars. Some of these flags have been displayed in various public places. They have reached their present state in a proper service of tribute, memory and love. A flag may be a flimsy bit of printed gauze, or a beautiful banner of finest silk. Its intrinsic value may be trifling or great; but its real value is beyond price, for it is a precious symbol of all that we and our comrades have worked for and lived for, and died for-a free nation of free men, true to the faith of the past, devoted to the ideals and practice of justice, freedom and democracy. Let these faded flags of our country be retired and destroyed with respectful and honorable rites and their places be taken by bright new flags of the same size and kind, and let no grave of our soldier or sailor dead be unhonored and unmarked. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACCORDING TO RED SKELTON For those who are interested, here is the complete, unedited text, as presented by Red Skelton, on the Red Skelton hour, January 14, 1969. I have tried to recreate this as best as possible. With a hearing impairment, I may have missed a couple of words (hidden in the laughter during his introduction of the pledge), but this should be very close to the exact words that Red Skelton recited for his show. It is hard to recreate red's timing and presentation. I still think he was one of the very best and wish he would release his show for re-runs. (I was a Boy Scout when I saw him do this on his show.) The presentation has background music and is hard to present better than Red Skelton did, especially if you have people there who had watched Red Skelton and they can imagine him standing there doing this. Red Skelton: "getting back to school, getting back to school, I remember a teacher that I had. Now I only wee, I went, I went through the seventh grade, I went through the seventh grade. I left home when I was 10 years old because I was hungry. (laughter) and .. This is true. I worked in the summer and went to school in the winter. But, I had this one teacher, he was the principal of the Harrison school, in Vincennes, Indiana. To me, this was the greatest teacher, a real sage of my time, anyhow. He had such wisdom. And we were all reciting the Pledge of Allegiance one day, and he walked over. This little old teacher ... Mr. Lasswell was his name. ... Mr. Lasswell was his ah ... (at this point a pause and laughter. Red is making faces and playing with his hat!) He says: ... "I've been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance .. All semester ... And it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you. If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word. *I* -- me, an individual, a committee of one. *pledge*--dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity. *allegiance*--my love and my devotion. *to the flag*--our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect, because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. *united*--that means that we have all come together. *states*--individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that's love for country. *and to the republic*--republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. *for which it stands* *one nation* -- one nation, meaning, so blessed by god. *indivisible* -- incapable of being divided. *with liberty* -- which is freedom, the right of power to live one's own life without threats or fear or some sort of retaliation. *and justice* -- the principle or qualities of dealing fairly with others. *for all*--for all... Which means boys and girls, it's as much your country, as it is mine." And now boys and girls let me hear you recite, the Pledge of Allegiance. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance - "under god". Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "that is a prayer" and that would be eliminated from schools, too? thanks to Chris Haggerty REMEMBER OUR FLAG Author unknown Somewhere a bugle softly sounds the message of renown, and men inside their buildings wait until the flag comes down and others run to get their cars, quite harrowed or dismayed, afraid they will not reach the gate before retreat is played- not thinking of the flag or the men who fought to keep it flying how many would be glad to stand, whose bodies are now mute, or have no hand they might raise and stand in proud salute so accept it not as duty but a privilege even more and receive it as an honor instead of just a chore Now, this was written for and about folks in the military but, there is a message for scouts and scouters alike. -- thanks to hal dudley, killeen, texas RETIRING OF AN AMERICAN FLAG The flag of the United States of America is an honored symbol of our nation's unity, it's hopes, it's achievements, it's glory and it's high resolve. When the flag is in such condition, through wear or damage, that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it shall be destroyed in a dignified manner befitting such a symbol. The traditional way is to cut the flag into pieces and burn it in a modest but blazing fire. As we perform this respected duty, let us reflect on the design and meaning of our flag. The blue field or union is the point of honor, the upper corner of the flag's own right. The symbolism of the right hand goes far back in antiquity when it was the weapon hand. Raising the right arm free of any weapon meant peace. It became a salute, a way of giving praise and honor. The union is blue, representing the night sky with stars forming a new and glorious constellation. There is one star for each state in our union. It is said the point of honor of our flag was made from the blue clock belonging to a captain in the continental army. The stripes are symbolic of beams of morning light, rays emanating from the sun. Thirteen red and white stripes, one for each of the original thirteen colonies. The stripes in our flag were inspired by the rattlesnake flag flown on the ships of the continental fleet and the striped banner of the sons of liberty. Though the pattern has changed, the bars of shining red and gleaming white have remained. The stripes are alternating, seven red and six white. The red standing for courage and the blood of those brave men and women who fought and died to establish and preserve our republic; the white representing the purity and high moral resolve on which our country was founded. The blue of a captain's cloak, the white of a soldier's shirt, the red from a flannel petticoat of a patriot's wife.. This was our flag. This is the flag that stands for honor -- yours and mine. As the fire consumes the worn and tattered material in it's purifying flame, let us remember the words of George Washington when the star-spangled banner was first flown by the continental army: "we take the stars from heaven and the red from our mother country. We separate the red by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty." Thus the Stars and Stripes became what it is; born amid the strife of battle, it has become the standard around which a free people have fought to preserve the greatest nation in the world. TOP OF PAGE

FROM DREAMS TO REALITY/CADETTE CHALLENGE PART 5 GROUP 3 I AM YOUR FLAG Traditionalists say I was born of a woman's hand; fashioned from bits of colored cloth by a seamstress in a small house in Philadelphia, a year after the new country was born. Historians are less certain of my origin. Yet, no one doubts my existence. I was created out of necessity to serve as the emblem of a people whose experiment in nationhood was as unique as the arrangement of my Stars and Stripes. I have proved my adaptability to change. I've accommodated growth. I've stood up to time and troubles. I fluttered in the fall air with General Washington and his loyal French allies at Yorktown. My fabric was shredded by cannonballs from British frigates in the war of 1812, and I was carried in triumph by Andy Jackson at New Orleans. The British could see me clearly in the mists of "dawn's early light," waving from the stands at fort McHenry. I've witnessed turmoil and bitterness, even lost some of my glory in the mid-century in a war between brother, but I was restored as a nation's emblem at Appomattox. I traveled west with the new frontier. I flew from the head lamps of the iron horse in Utah. I was with the prospectors at Sutter's Mill, with the cavalry against cattle rustlers, with the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill. I crossed the Marne with the doughboys, anxious to make the world safe for democracy. I was raised over a shell- pocked hilltop at Iwo Jima and I stood by the grim-faced negotiators at Panmunjom. I was on the last helicopter from Saigon. I have been around in victory and defeat. I've seen pain and pleasure. I've been folded smartly by soldiers and handed to weeping widows. I've covered the coffins of those who've served country and community. But, I also decorated bandstands and concert halls. I am saluted in parades, in schools, and at ball parks. I am a part of political campaigns, high holidays and ice cream socials. I fly from skyscrapers and bungalows. I've been to the moon and the ocean floor. I am everywhere my people are. I am saluted, and occasionally, scorned. I have been held with pride and I have been ridiculed because I am everything my people are: proud, angry, happy, sad, vengeful, argumentative, ambitious, indifferent. I was created to serve a people in struggle and a government in change. There are now more stars in my blue field than there were in the beginning and, if need be, there's room for more. But, those red and white stripes remain as they've always remained clearly visible through the struggle…the symbol of the "land of the free and the home of the brave." I am your past. I am your future. I am your flag! bob nelson, kyw radio RAGGED OLD FLAG By Johnny Cash Equipment needed: large, old flag with spotlight on it for effect. I walked through a county courthouse square, On a park bench an old man was sitting there. I said, "your old courthouse is kinda run down," He said, "naw, it''ll do for our little town." I said, "your old flagpole has leaned a little bit, And that is a ragged old flag you got hangin' on it." he said, "have a seat," and I sat down. "is this the first time you've been to our little town?" I said, "I think it is." He said, "I don't like to brag, But we're kinda proud of that ragged old flag." "you see, we got a little hole in that flag there When Washington took it across the Delaware. And it got powder-burned the night Francis Scott Key Sat watching it, writing "say can you see." And it got a bad rip down in New Orleans With Packingham and Jackson tuggin' at its seams. And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag, she waved on though. She got cut again at Shiloh Hill. There was Robert E. Lee, Beauregard, and Bragg, And the south wind blew hard on that ragged old flag. On Flanders field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun. She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and low by the time it was through. She was in Korea and Vietnam, She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam. She waved from our ships upon the briny foam, And now they've about quit waving her back here at home. In her own good land here she's been abused. She's been burned, dishonored, denied, and refused. And the government for which she stands Is scandalized throughout the land. And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin, But she's in good shape for the shape she's in. Cause she's been through the fire before And I believe she can take a whole lot more. So we raise her up every morning, take her down every night. We don't let her touch the ground and we fold her up right. On second thought - I do like to brag, Cause I'm might proud of that ragged old flag." I AM AN AMERICAN arrangements: flags are presented in the usual manner. Twelve uniformed scouts have speaking parts. 1st - my country gives each one of us the opportunity to advance according to his ambition. Education is for all. I am an American. 2nd - my country means love of freedom, faith in democracy, justice and equality. I am an American. 3rd - my county believes in the moral worth of the common man. I am an American. 4th - my country gives us the privilege to express our belief and opinions without fear of persecution. I am an American. 5th - my country has the best form of government. It is our duty to keep it that way. I am an American. 6th - my country promises life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I am an American. 7th - my country gives us a privilege that we shall protect and defend it even with our lives. I am an American. 8th - my country is and always shall remain the land of the free and the home of the brave. I am an American. 9th - my country offers a living Americanism which demands an informed, intelligent and active citizenship. I am an American. 10th - my country meets any need or suffering with its abiding love and loyalty. I am an American. 11th - my country is the servant-not the master. I am an American. 12th - my country possesses a statues of liberty whose torch shall burn as long as we keep it alight with our devotion to the freedom of the individual. I am an American. Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I AM OLD GLORY I am Old Glory; for more the 9 score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generation of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's fight for freedom, I am the symbol of a country that has grown from a little group of 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states. Planted firmly on the high pinnacle of American faith, my gently fluttering folds have proved an inspiration to untold millions. Men have followed me into battle with unwavering courage. They have looked upon me as a symbol of national unity. They have prayed that they and their fellow citizens might continue to enjoy the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, which have been granted to every American as the heritage of free men. So long as men love liberty more than life itself, so long as they treasure the priceless privileges bought with the blood of our forefathers; so long as the principles of truth, justice and charity for all remain deeply rooted in human hearts, I shall continue to be the enduring banner of the United States of America. -- thanks to bill nelson, wl, pack 878, asm, troop 14, unit commissioner, tempe district, grand canyon council, phoenix, az mailto:nelsonb@aztec.asu.edu A FLAG RETIRING CEREMONY Http://usscouts.org/usscouts/ceremony/flagret2.html Display the old flag, give its history, if known. Also recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Respect paid to the old flag -- read aloud "I am Old Glory" I am Old Glory; for more the 9 score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generation of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's fight for freedom, I am the symbol of a country that has grown from a little group of 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states. Planted firmly on the high pinnacle of American faith, my gently fluttering folds have proved an inspiration to untold millions. Men have followed me into battle with unwavering courage. They have looked upon me as a symbol of national unity. They have prayed that they and their fellow citizens might continue to enjoy the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, which have been granted to every American as the heritage of free men. So long as men love liberty more than life itself, so long as they treasure the priceless privileges bought with the blood of our forefathers; so long as the principles of truth, justice and charity for all remain deeply rooted in human hearts, I shall continue to be the enduring banner of the United States of America. Explain to the ensemble what will happen next, and a little word or two about it. Taps are hummed slowly while the flag is cut up. The absolute silence. Then the color guard, with meaning, says, 'our flag rest in peace." Group says together: Pledge of Allegiance then sing America (my country tis of thee) Color of the flag: remember as you look at your flag, which is the symbol of our nation, that it is red because of human sacrifice. It is blue because of the true blue loyalty of its defenders. It is white to symbolize liberty -our land of the free. The stars are symbols of the united efforts and hope in the hearts of many people striving for a greater nobler America. Hold the flag up: optional - at this point, each person in the audience or participating in the ceremony, may state what the flag means to them. Sing - Star Spangled Banner; or other appropriate song. End of the ceremony should be followed by a silent dismissal. GROUP 4 I AM YOUR FLAG I am your flag. I appear in many places. I have taken many forms and been called many names. I was authorized by congress in 1818 in the form you see now and have remained unchanged except to add a new star each July 4th after a new state joined the Union, until I reached my present number of 50. I am more than just red, white, and blue cloth shaped into a design. I am a silent sentinel of freedom. People of every country in the world know me on sight. Many countries love me as you do. Other countries look at me with contempt because they don't allow the freedom of democracy that I represent---but every country looks on me with respect. I am strong and people of America have made me strong. My strength comes from your willingness to give help to those who are in need. You strive for world peace and yet stand ready to fight oppression. You send resources and offer technology to less fortunate countries so they may strive to become self-sufficient. You feed starving children. You offer a home to anyone who will pledge allegiance to me. Your sons and daughters gather beneath me to offer their lives on the battlefields to preserve the liberty I represent. That's why I love the American people. That's why I have flown so proudly. Girl scouts are some of my favorite people. I listen to your patriotic songs. I'm there at your flag ceremonies and I appreciate the tender care you give me. I feel the love when you say your pledge. I notice that your hand covers your heart when I am on parade and I ripple with pleasure when I see it. Now I am tired and it's time for me to rest in the sacred flames of your campfire. My colors are faded and my cloth is tattered, but my spirit remains unbroken. To set my spirit loose, first cut the blue field away from my stripes. Tear each of my 13 stripes and lay them on the fire one at a time. As you do this, think about the 13 original colonies and the pioneers who carved a nation out of a wilderness. They risked everything to fight for the independence which we enjoy. ****put in red and white stripes (one by one) as you say the following:**** My first state was Virginia, next Massachusetts, then New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and finally Georgia. As you cut and rip me apart and watch me burn, do not be sad or feel sorry for me. I have had the grand honor of being your flag of the United States of America and the republic for which I stand, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ****put in blue with stars as you say the following:**** When my stripes are gone, kiss the blue field and lay it across the fire. Then stand silently as you watch each star twinkle and fade into ashes. Now I am just a memory, but if there was a tear in your eye or a lump in your throat; if you felt a shiver in your spine as you watched me burn, then I will be back the next time you need me and my colors will be fresh and bright and my edges won't be ragged anymore. When I climb to the top of the flagpole, I'll wave at you and remember the love and respect that you showed me here tonight. And now Girl Scouts-good night...... FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY Speaker #1: we gather tonight by the campfire to honor the flag under which we serve. It is the emblem of our unity, our power, our thought and purpose as a nation. Though silent, it speaks to us of the past, of men and women who went before us, and of the records they wrote about it. Speaker #2: we have a duty to perform for this Old Glory. You and I know when a flag of our country comes tattered and worn, the proper way to dispose of it is to burn it. In silence, the flag is lowered from the pole (or remove it from the staff) and carried to the fire site. Place the stars, as the audience sees them, in the upper left hand corner. Speaker #1: remember as you look at the flag, it is the symbol of our nation, it is red because of human sacrifice; blue because of the true blue loyalty of its defenders; and white symbolizes liberty - our land of the free. The stars are symbols of the united efforts and hope in the hearts of the many people striving to keep America great. First stripe - the thirteen stripes stand for the thirteen original colonies which are: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. Second stripe - the white stands for purity. Third stripe - the red stands for courage. Fourth stripe - "give me liberty or give me death." Fifth stripe - "one if by land, two if by sea" Sixth stripe - "we the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution on the United States of America." Seventh stripe - "we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal. They are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. Among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Eighth stripe - "congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Ninth stripe - "congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or press." Tenth stripe - "four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon the continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Eleventh stripe - "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state because they are female." Twelfth stripe - "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." Thirteenth stripe - "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." After all the stripes have been burned, the field of blue is laid on the fire - all are silent until the entire piece burns to ash. Out of respect, nothing should ever be added to the ceremonial fire after the flag has been re tired. The ceremony ends with everyone departing in silence. After the ashes have cooled, they should be buried. CHORAL READING FOR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Speaker #1: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. more than a banner in the air a people's hope is lifted there assurance ever more that flag is flown of freedom where that flag is flown. Speaker #2: and to the republic for which it stands. thirteen stripes of red and white tell how one purpose could unite. there first to come within our gates it is real United States. Speaker #3: one nation under god, indivisible this field of stars of white on blue count other states that joined those few and merging miles of faith and skill make a strong nation, stronger still Speaker #4: with liberty and justice for all. now for a whole war-shake world our flag's bright promise is unfurled a pledge, a challenge that shall stand 'till justice dwells in every land. TOP OF PAGE

FROM DREAMS TO REALITY/CADETTE CHALLENGE PART 6 REMEMBERING YOUR COLORS By: Dave Tracewell Remember me? Yeah, that's right, red & white stripes, fifty stars on a blue field in the upper left corner, I am your flag, but I've also been know by "Old Glory", the "Stars and Stripes", and the "star spangled banner". Whatever you call me, I am the flag of the United States of America. I remember years ago that people used to honor me, fly me with pride outside their homes and at work, and children in school would pledge their allegiance to me every day. They would carry me in parades and people would watch and salute me with pride as I passed by, proudly waving in the wind. When men and woman saw me coming, the men removed their hats and placed it over their hearts and the women placed their right hands over theirs. And their children were taught respect for the flag, and what to do as well. Now I'm lucky if they even recognize me, or even notice at all. Now, the young boys and girls make fun of those who carry me, and call them names. They haven't learned, or don't remember about the thousands of men and women who gave up their lives for me. People who knew the meaning of freedom, liberty, justice, and peace. Why has this happened? I'm still your American flag. I haven't really changed that much... Just added a few stars over the years, been a whole lot more places, and though it all, stood strong by you. Why don't people respect me the same way they used to? A lot of blood has been shed since those parades of long ago. A lot more men and women have died defending me. When you honor me, you honor those men and women who gave up every- thing for your freedom. When I am flown, I see people not notice. When I am in a parade, I see people just stand there, with their hands in their pockets. I may get a small glance, but then you look away. Next time, please notice and respect me. Next time stand and be proud to be an American citizen! I see the young children of today running around and not being taught how to act when I'm around. Don't the parents of today care? Don't they know how to act? I saw one man start to take off his hat and looked around and saw no one else doing it, so just put it back on. I saw some kids calling the boy scouts who were carrying me names and making fun of them. I saw many just sit there as I passed by, talking with one another like I didn't even exist. Is it now wrong to be patriotic? Have today's Americans forgotten what I stand for and where I've been? If you don't care, who will? If you don't teach our children what I stand for, and how to act around me, who will? If our children don't learn how to respect our flag, what it means to defend our country, and how important freedom, liberty, and patriotic duty is, what future does our mighty country have? So, when you see me, stand straight, think about what I stand for, think about all of the Americans that have died for our country, and place your right-hand over your heart or salute to honor me. I'll be saluting you back by waving strong and proud in the wind. And I'll know that you remembered me. FLAG RECIPE (modified for flag retirement) Leader (or Girl Scout-in-Charge): Color Guard Advance. Speaker #1: Red is for Courage. For the courage of all women who, with a dream in their hearts, crossed the oceans to begin life anew in a free land. For the bravery of women who, with hope and faith, crossed the prairies and mountains of our vast land. For the firmness of those women who through all misfortune carried the countries burdens to emerge as stronger individuals. Speaker #2: White is for Purity. For the honesty of all women whose patient endurance of misfortune wove the strands of different cultures into a complete part of our National Heritage. For the devotion of all women whose faith formed the foundation upon which our country was built and continues to grow. Speaker #3: Blue is for Justice. For the foresight of all those women who created an atmosphere in which each of our children could develop to their fullest potential. For the perseverance of all those women who have contributed their talents to further the development of their country. Speaker #4: Stars are for Dreams. For the dreams of the future that: The generation of tomorrow may fulfill the promise of the past 200 years. So that the visions of our foremothers will be remembered and the future will hold forth hope and promise for all generations to come. Speaker #5:. Stirring are the stories of my stars and stripes. I symbolize the soul of America, her ideals, ambitions, her beliefs and traditions. Speaker #6: This flag, which we honor, and under which we serve, is the symbol of our unity, our power, our thought, and purpose as nation. Will the audience please stand. Girl Scouts, the flag our country. Please say the Pledge Allegiance with me. Color Guard stands at attention without saying the pledge. Leader: Color Guard dismissed. *********************************** GS Trivia game (this was taken from several files I have received through GS lists and abridged for the event) Who Wants to be a Girl Scout? Rules: Troop chooses one girl to compete. She gets 3 lifelines: Ask her troop, 50/50, and ask a troop member. Points are as follows: 1 First 4 questions - including the 10 point question - are "easy" 2 5 10 20 Next 4 questions (20, 40, 80 and 160) are "medium" 40 80 160 320 Last 2 questions (320 and 500) are "hard" 500 If you reach "10", you keep "10" if you miss the 20, 40 or 80 point question. If you reach "160", you keep "160" if you miss later on. You may stop and keep your points at any time (if you hear a question, don't know the answer, you can stop and take your "points"). EASY QUESTIONS (Answers in Red) The color of a Daisy tunic is: a) green b) brown c) blue d) yellow The color of the current Brownie uniform is a) brown and blue b) yellow and brown c) teal and white d) brown and yellow the color of the Junior uniform is a) green b) brown c) blue d) yellow The color of a Cadette or Senior uniform is a) orange and black b) green and purple c) tan and blue d) yellow and white The thing you wear on the front of your vest for learning a skill, such as "Backpacking" "Just Jewelry" or "Math, Maps and More" is called: a) a Try-it b) an Interest Project c) a Patch d) a pretty circle When a Brownie learns a new skill, like "Listening to the Past" or "Movers", she earns a: a) badge b) Try-It c) Try-That d) Try-One If you get a patch for an event such as an encampment or cookie sales, you wear it: a) on the front of your sash or vest b) on the back of your sash or vest c) wherever it fits the best d) neither front or back - they're not official so they shouldn't be on a vest/sash For each year you are in Girl Scouts, you can wear a) a patch b) a membership star with a colored disk c) a new vest d) a special troop number You are "legally" in a Girl Scout Uniform if a) You must have the whole outfit -- socks, skirt or shorts, shirt and vest -- to be legally in uniform b) You must have your vest or sash on to be legally in uniform c) You must have your Girl Scout pin on to be legally in uniform d) There is no official Girl Scout uniform October 31st is important to Girl Scouts because it is a) Halloween b) Juliette Low's Birthday c) The day we recognize Girl Scouting in the U.S. d) The anniversary of the beginning of Girl Scouting in the US. Girl Scouting in the US started in: a) Savannah, Georgia b) England, with Lord Baden Powell c) New York City d) Washington, D.C. Juliette Gordon Low started Girl Scouting in the US after she a) Learned about it in England, from Lord Baden Powell and the Boy Scout movement b) Learned about it in New York, from the U.S. Boy Scout Movement c) She developed the idea on her own while she was traveling throughout Europe d) She developed the idea on her own to provide an enriching program for girls in the U.S. Which of the following is NOT a World Center? a) Our Cabana b) Sangam c) Pax Lodge d) Chalet House The Official Thinking Day is a) July 27th b) Feb 22nd c) The last Sunday in each March d) Whenever your leader decides to hold it March 12th is the Girl Scout Birthday. It is the anniversary of a) Juliette Low's Birthday b) Juliette Low's Death c) The formation of Girl Scouts in the USA d) The formation of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world Girl Guiding is A. Older than Boy Scouting B. The same age as Boy Scouting C. Just a little younger than Boy Scouting D. There is no such thing as Boy Scouting The first Girl Guides and Girl Scouts did all these things EXCEPT A. Play basketball B. Go on camping trips C. Go hiking D. Fly in the space shuttle The Girl Guide organization in Britain was invented in the year A. 100 BC B. 1650 C. 1910 D. 1995 What does WAGGGS stand for? A. World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts B. Where A Girl Gets Grand Swaps C. World Association of Great Girl Scouts D. Where All Girls Grow Great and Strong Which is not a WAGGGS country? A. England B. Mexico C. Australia D. Boston On Thinking Day, you should think of A. Where you want to go camping with your troop B. Sister Guides and Sco