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Girl Scouts of Western Rivers Council - OregonWAGGGS & WORLD FRIENDSHIP Symbols |
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SYMBOLS OF UNITY WAGGGS uses several symbols which denote the unity of the 10 million strong Movement. Badges/Pins The World Badge |
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The World Thinking Day Symbol
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A World Thinking Day Symbol was introduced in 1975. The World Trefoil in the center represents the World Association. The arrows pointing towards the trefoil represent action and give direction for that action. The arrows may also represent ways and means by which the World Association can be helped by all its members. The round shape of the design can be interpreted as the universality, the worldwide, aspect of our Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement. |
The Motto
The Motto, BE PREPARED, shares the Founder's initials and is
a practical reminder of the educational purposes of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting.
The Left Handshake
The Left Handshake was suggested by the Founder as a means of
easily recognizing other members of the Movement and it is used widely, although
not a requirement.
The Sign or Salute
In giving the sign or salute Girl Guides/Girl Scouts raise
three fingers of the right hand as a reminder of the three-fold promise.
The Good Turn
The Good Turn symbolizes the service given by all members of
the Movement to the community. The younger girls think of ways in which they can
do a good turn every day and the older girls develop this further into service
projects at local, national and international levels.
The World Song
The World Song was adopted at the 13th World Conference in
1950. The music was adapted with the approval of the Finnish composer, Jean
Sibelius, from his March Opus 91b. The World Song highlights the principles and
the spirit of the Movement. Copies are available in the Eugene service center.
