Thinking Day: February 22 – Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world think of each other and exchange greetings to
celebrate the birthday of both Lord and Lady Baden Powell.
Girl Scout Birthday: March 12, 1912 – the day Juliette Gordon Low started Girl Scouting in the United States
Leader’s Day: April 22 – a day to show appreciation to all volunteers and mentors
Founder’s Day: October 31 – Birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scout movement in the United States.
Juliette was born on October 31, 1860 and died of breast cancer on January 27, 1927.
Investiture: A ceremony for one or more persons joining Girl Scouts for the first time. The person who is being invested
makes the Girl Scout Promise, receives the appropriate membership pin and is formally welcomed to Girl
Scouting.
Rededication: A ceremony where girls and volunteers renew their commitment to Girl Scouting and remind themselves what
the Promise and Law means to them.
Court of Awards: A ceremonial presentation of recognitions and awards.
Bridging Ceremony: A ceremony marking the movement of a Girl Scout from one level to another
Fly-Up: A special bridging ceremony when Brownie Girl Scouts move (fly-up) to Junior Girl Scouts and earn their Brownie
Wings.
Flag Ceremony: A ceremony when an American Flag is presented, posted or retired
World Pin Ceremony: A ceremony where girls acknowledge the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGS)
and receive their World Trefoil Pin.
Scout’s Own Ceremony: A themed ceremony, usually solemn planned by a troop and their leaders.