1918-1923 Girl Scout Tenderfoot Pin
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1918-1923 Girl Scout Tenderfoot PinDescription
Tenderfoot Pin Type 2Context
To receive the Girl Scout Tenderfoot pin, girls must pass the Tenderfoot Test. Requirements from 1920's "Scouting for Girls" Before enrolling as a Tenderfoot a girl must be ten years old and have attended at least four meetings, cov- ering at least one month in time. In addition to the material covered by the test, the Captain must have thoroughly explained to her the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Scout Promise and the Scout Laws, and be sure of her general understanding of them as well as of her ability to respect them. This test is given by the Troop Captain. Tenderfoot Test 1. What are the Scout Promise and the Scout Laws? Give them as printed in Handbook. 2. Demonstrate the Scout Salute. When do Scouts use the Salute? 3. What are the Scout Slogan and the Scout Motto? 4. How is the respect due the American Flag expressed? Give the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. What are the words of the first and last stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner? 6. What is the full name of the President of the United States? What is the full name of the Governor of your State ? What is the full name of the highest city, town or village official where you live? 7. Make or draw an American Flag, using correct proportions. 8. Tie the Reef, Bowline, Clove-hitch and Sheepshank knots according to instructions given in Handbook, and tell use of each. Whip the end of a piece of rope. Indicate and define the three parts of a rope. 9. Present a record that you have saved or earned enough money to buy some part of the Scout uniform or insignia. Recommended : Practice Setting-up Exercises, Scout positions and Tenderfoot Drill as shown in Handbook.Category
Membership Pin