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Event Calendar
Guide to
Junior Junior Badges and Recognitions
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The History of Girl Scouts in the USA Oct. 31, 1860 Birth of Juliette Gordon
Juliette Gordon Marries William Mackay Low
Girl Guide movement begins in England
Juliette meets Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Boy Scouts in England, and his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell founder of Girl Guides in England Juliette starts a Girl Guide company (troop) in the Scottish valley where she is spending the summer
March 12, Juliette Gordon Low establishes the first Girl Scout troop in the U.S. with 18 girls Margaret Daisy Gordon, Juliette's niece, becomes the first registered Girl Guide in America 108 Girls enrolled as members following the first troop meeting The Tenderfoot Pin, (the trefoil), is chosen as the symbol to be used by Girl Scouts Thanks Badge, an adult award, is introduced.
Girl Scouts becomes the new name for Girl Guides in America W.J. Hoxie prepares the first official G.S. handbook, How Girls Can Help Their Country June 1, National Headquarters established in Washington, D.C.
Trefoil design for membership badges is patented and becomes the official membership symbol By now, 22 proficiency badges are in existence
Girl Scout membership reached 200 troops, 5,000 girls Juliette Low sells her pearls to support the Girl Scout Movement First Annual Convention held in Washington, DC A Constitution and Bylaws are adopted Juliette Gordon Low is elected National President of the Girl Scouts, 1915-1920 National membership dues of 25 cents adopted
G.S. national headquarters is moved to New York City Juliette Gordon Low introduced the Golden Eaglet award - the highest award in Girl Scouting The first Brownie-age troop is organized in Marblehead,Massachusetts
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, the country's First Lady, becomes the first honorary president of Girl Scouts, a tradition that continues today Editorial Department is established at National Headquarters The first issue of The Rally, a monthly publication for girls begins First troop of physically disabled girls in the United States is organized in New York City The first National Training School for Girl Scout leaders is established in Boston
Design of the Girl Scout Pin to include the letters "GS"
Concept of an International Council of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts began The Golden Eaglet, a black-and-white silent film, produced Premiered in new York
City's Fine Arts Theater on January 16th First nationwide celebration of Girl Scout Week; the week beginning on the Sunday that included JGL's birthday, October 12. First Blue Book of Rules published
At this time there are nearly 100 Girl Scout Councils in 11 states and the territory of Hawaii, with almost 70,000 girl members and over 3,000 troops Juliette Low retires as President of Girl Scouts and takes the title "Founder of Girl Scouts" October 31 becomes known as Founders Day in Girl Scouts First International Conference of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts held in England The U.S.A. introduced the song "Taps" to the Girl Guide and Girl Scout movement Scouting for Girls, new handbook is published American Girl magazine is published, titled changed from The Rally Camp Edith Macy at Briar Cliff Manor, NY is opened as a national training center
Camp Andree Clark established as the first national Girl Scout camp, Briar Cliff Manor, NY, Adjacent to Camp Edith Macy Field News, a monthly bulletin for Girl Scout leaders, began publication
The name Field News changes to The Girl Scout Leader Formal training is made a requirement for leaders Design of the Girl Scout pin changed - the eagle's shield now had seven stars, placed in two rows and seven stripes
Normal Rockwell draws Girl Scout cover for Life Magazine International Conference of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts held in England
International Conferences held at Camp Edith Macy Program to include Brownie Girl Scouts, ages 7-9 Brown Book for Brown Owls published as the first official leader's guide to program for USA Brownie Girl Scouts
First group of U.S. Girl Scouts goes to an international event in Switzerland Juliette Gordon Low dies Juliette Low World Friendship Fund is established in her memory to support projects and events promoting international understanding New Girl Scout handbook is published First United States Girl Scout Troops on Foreign Soil are registered First celebration of Thinking Day, February 22
International Council is replaced by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is formed
At the end of the year there are over 200,000 Girl Scouts
World Flag design is adopted First all-Indian Girl scout troop registers at the Indian Boarding School in Pawnee, Oklahoma
March 12 is designated as the official Girl Scouts birthday Our Chalet opened in Adelboden, Switzerland, a gift of Mrs. Helen Storrow of Boston
The Girl Scout handbook is transcribed into Braille and large type
Mariner Scout program officially launched
The first documented council-wide cookie sale of commercially baked cookies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Girl Scout program to include older girls, ages 14-17
25th anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States National and International Silver Jubilee encampment held at Camp Andree Clark; 100 girls from the USA and 26 other countries came together to celebrate
Girl Scout membership reached one half million Girl Scout program reorganized into three separate groups: Brownie Girl Scouts, ages
7-10, Over 1 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies are sold
The Girl Scout Chalet, a replica in miniature of Our Chalet in Switzerland, opened at the New York World's Fair Served as a headquarters
for Girl Scouts and their friends Our Ark opens in London, England Over 2 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies are sold
Curved Bar award introduced, 1940 - 1963
Wing Scout program developed for Senior Girl Scouts - emphasis on the study of transportation
First Girl Scout calendar is produced for council fund raisers "A Million or more by 44" was the membership objective
Girl Scout check for 15,430,000 hours of service given to FDR Senior Girl Planning Conference held at Camp Edith Macy 1 million members register in Girl Scouts A Liberty Ship, "S.S. Juliette Low" of the Merchant Marines is launched More than 1/4 million girls go to Girl Scout camps
First Lou Henry Hoover Memorial Forest is dedicated
The World Badge adopted at the 11th World Conference in France
The name of the organization officially changes to Girl Scouts of the United States of America
The U.S. Postal Service issues a 3 cent commemorative stamp honoring Juliette Gordon Low. 750,000 stamps are sold in Savannah on the first day of issue Design of the World Badge was adopted at the 12th World Conference in Cooperstown, NY
WAGGGS Pin introduced in the USA Almost 1.5 million are registered in Girl Scouts
GSUSA is incorporated under a Congressional Charter
First Brownie Girl Scout Handbook for girls is published Motto becomes "Be Prepared"
Rockwood, in Potomac, Maryland dedicated as a National Girl Scout camping center (1952-1979)
GSUSA purchases Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace in Savannah, Georgia Site of Our Cabana is acquired by WAGGGS
Annual Girl Scout week celebration is changed from October to March
Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace is dedicated, October 16 First Senior Girl Scout Round-Up in Michigan: 5,000 girls attended
3 million members in Girl Scouts The first world center for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in the Western Hemisphere , Our Cabana, opens in Cuernavaca, Mexico
The present Girl Scout headquarters in New York City are dedicated
Our Ark moved to Earls Court, London, England
Juliette Low Centennial is celebrated
50th anniversary of Girl Scouts The Girl Scout Rose and Brownie Girl Scout Marigold developed to honor Girl Scouts Post Office issues a 4 cent commemorative Girl Scout stamp First Roundup for Senior Girl Scouts is held in Vermont
Girl Scouts are divided into 4 age groups: Brownie Girl Scouts, ages
7-9 New handbooks and leaders' guides are published Junior program to include the Sign of the Arrow and the Sign of the Star Our Ark is renamed Olave House
First Reader's Digest Foundation Grants are provided for Senior Girl Scout troops to do community service projects Girl Scout handbook is published in Braille
Brownie handbook is published in Spanish
Sangam, the fourth World Center, opens in Poona, India
Campus Girl Scouts becomes an official part of Girl Scouts National Center West, Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming is established
Eco Action, a nationwide environmental education and improvement project is launched
30 millionth member of GSUSA is registered
New wording of Girl Scout Promise and Law are adopted Eight new Cadette Challenges are introduced
Portrait of Juliette Low is presented to the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. Brownie membership is extended to 6 year olds
Bust of Juliette Low is placed in Georgia's Hall of Fame
Over 123 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies are sold
More that 150 Girl Scouts, 14-17 are delegates to the National Convention Edith Macy National Center celebrates 50th anniversary
Worlds to Explore: Handbook for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts is published The Five Worlds of Interest in Girl Scouting are introduced Junior Aide patch, Brownie B's, Bridge to Juniors are introduced
Contemporary version of Girl Scout trefoil is launched as the official emblem featuring three-profile silhouettes of girls' faces From Dreams to Reality, a career exploration project for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts is published Girl Scouts prepare to celebrate the UN's 'Year of the Child'
Juliette Low is inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, NY American Girl magazine ceases publication
The Silver Award and the Gold Award becomes the second highest and highest awards in Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts Sign of the Rainbow, Sign of the Star, Sign of the Satellite and Bridge to Cadettes introduced into the Junior Girl Scout program
Girl Scouts celebrate 70th anniversary Edith Macy Conference Center dedicated April 22 is established as Girl Scout Leader Day Lifetime memberships are offered to adults for the first time
The Juliette Gordon Low Federal Complex is opened in Savannah, Georgia. This is the second Federal building to be named after a woman.
Daisy Girl Scout age level program for 5 year olds or girls in kindergarten is launched Delegates vote to change the wording of the Girl Scout Promise
Contemporary issues resource, Tune Into Well-Being, Say No To Drugs introduced
Brownie Girl Scout Try-Its are introduced Contemporary issues resource, Staying Safe, Preventing Child Abuse introduced The Sign of the World introduced into the Junior program
Girl Scout 75th anniversary celebrated; theme, Tradition with a Future The Post Office issues a stamp to commemorate GSUSA
The National Historic Preservation Center opens at National Headquarters
Earth Education programs introduced
New wording for Girl Scout law is adopted New, separate handbooks for Cadettes and Seniors are published
85th anniversary of Girl Scouts Girl Scouts from all across the United States meet on the mall in Washington, DC, to sing songs in honor of 85th anniversary New interest project book for Cadettes and Seniors is published, stressing community service and career exploration in every badge Girl Scouts continues to be the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world
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