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2019-2020 Honor Girl Scout Requirement List

The Honor Girl Scout program recognizes Individual Girl Members (IGMs) at all age levels who experience a strong, balanced Girl Scout year. This program promotes girl/adult partnerships, girl planning, community service, and involvement. Honor Girl Scouts are recognized in Spirit of Nebraska online and print publications. Each girl will receive a signed Honor Girl Scout certificate and an Honor Girl Scout patch.

Please use this document to track your accomplishments throughout the year. To apply for 2019-2020 Honor Girl Scout status, your application must be completed online at www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/HonorTroop by June 30, 2020. This form is fillable for your convenience (Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended).

HONOR GIRL SCOUT REQUIREMENTS

• IGMs must complete all Required Items (1-9).

• IGMs must also complete Additional Items (10-32) as follows:

• Daisy IGMs must complete 5 additional items.

• Brownie and Junior IGMs must complete 7 additional items.

• Cadette, Senior, Ambassador IGMs must complete 9 additional items.

• An event or activity may only be used once.

• Complete chosen events and activities from the items below by June 30, 2020.

• Enter dates in the online application from our website by June 30, 2020. Late applications will not be accepted.

REQUIRED ITEMS

Specify the date accomplished in the space provided (MM/DD/YYYY) for each item.

1. The girl has at least one registered IGM mentor. Both the IGM and IGM mentor completed their membership registration online by 9/30/19.

2. The girl, along with her mentor, created a yearly calendar of activities and added it to her year plan in the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).

NOTE: As of Fall 2019, each primary caregiver of a currently registered IGM has troop leader-like access of the VTK for their girl(s).

3. The girl attended one or more of the following events:

Our Earth, Our Future Kick Off Party

Girl Scout Cookie Kick-Off Party

4. The girl participated in at least one council-sponsored Product Program with all paperwork completed and money deposited by the deadlines.

Fall Product Program

Girl Scout Cookie Program

5. The girl, along with her mentor, observed at least two of the following:

Juliette Low’s Birthday Girl Scout Leader’s Day

Girl Scout Sunday/Sabbath Girl Scout Week

World Thinking Day

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6. The girl participated in at least one Take Action/service project.

7. The girl participated in at least one age-appropriate outdoor activity during the year.

8. The girl completed at least one Journey for her grade level during the year.

9. Completed two badges of your choice (provide date and badge name below):

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Daisy IGMs must complete 5 additional activities. Brownie and Junior IGMs must complete 7 additional activities. Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador IGMs must complete 9 additional items. Specify the date accomplished in the space provided on the left (MM/DD/YYYY) for each item. Additionally, provide a brief description on how the item was accomplished in the space below each item.

10. Taken at least one field trip for Journey and/or badge work:

11. Participated in at least one council-sponsored program:

12. Participated in at least one area Service Unit event:

13. Participated in at least one activity with another IGM or troop:

14. Invited non-Girl Scouts to attend at least one activity:

15. Learned about Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding in other countries:

16. Submitted at least one article and/or photo for council publications (or to a local newspaper) about her accomplishment(s):

17. Decorated a store window or public bulletin board in her school or other public area during Girl Scout Week AND submitted a photo to the council:

18. Participated in an activity promoting community Girl Scouting awareness:

19. Participated in an activity encouraging environmental awareness:

20. Participated in an activity exploring STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math):

21. Completed at least one Program on Demand:

22. Supported the Family Partnership Campaign with any size gift:

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23. Completed Early Bird registration by June 30, 2020:

24. Taken part in an age-appropriate travel experience:

25. Participated in a back-to-school event or curriculum night encouraging new girls to join Girl Scouts:

26. Completed the Girl Scout Voices Count survey and understand its importance:

27. Earned the My Promise/My Faith Award:

28. Earning the level’s Summit Award:

29. During Money Smart Week, earned a financial literacy badge:

30. Participated in an age-appropriate outdoor activity:

31. Participated in a flag ceremony or a parade:

32. Participated in an activity to honor veterans:

QUESTIONS

Other questions that will be asked on the online application:

1. Why did you decide to work toward becoming an Honor IGM, and why do you feel you deserve this distinction?

2. Do you need an exception to any of the Additional Items? If so, please include the item number and describe why you are requesting an exception.

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