tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41412646376156632642024-03-21T22:40:07.812+01:00USA Girl Scouts Overseas ParisFounded in 1949, USAGSO-PARIS is entirely run by volunteers, has nearly 400 members in Paris and greater France, and provides the Girl Scout of the USA program to girls living in France who are American citizens, or a girl attending an American or international school.
Girl Scout experiences build self confidence, hone creative decision-making skills, and strengthen teamwork; girls develop real-world leadership abilities that will last a lifetime. www.parisgirlscouts.orgContact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-2059662066344886662011-02-09T00:19:00.003+01:002011-02-09T00:23:55.241+01:00PROGRAM RELEASE -TICKET SALES OPEN<span style="font-weight: bold;">Women Leaders Taking Action in our Global Community</span> Conference<br /><br />April 2, 2011 at the American University of Paris<br /><br />-10% discount for the first 100 registrants.<br /><br />Purchase your tickets and get the full program at <a href="www.parisgirlscouts.org">www.parisgirlscouts.org</a>Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-37947416201752593282011-02-01T10:18:00.002+01:002011-02-01T10:21:02.667+01:00Women Leaders Taking Action in Our Global Community<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pW079SWVBOxdVsC91-M37DWodpvAaVm3nrT1X_CwMCG6oGf2BHh_LWS_EMJfNGjGUe0SJa-W5T4-Ac_iyxZo2Lvh9zC_eMEXQY0PM-WNgrv57bCqocO6mawMcGIed_me3AunoJ5yPm8/s1600/Girl+Scouts+62nd+anniversary+Adult+Girl+Program+workshops+2011+375.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pW079SWVBOxdVsC91-M37DWodpvAaVm3nrT1X_CwMCG6oGf2BHh_LWS_EMJfNGjGUe0SJa-W5T4-Ac_iyxZo2Lvh9zC_eMEXQY0PM-WNgrv57bCqocO6mawMcGIed_me3AunoJ5yPm8/s320/Girl+Scouts+62nd+anniversary+Adult+Girl+Program+workshops+2011+375.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568648627133566882" border="0" /></a><br /><table class="contentpaneopen"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><strong>In celebration of our 62 years of Leadership in France, join us</strong> as we increase awareness in our community on the various issues affecting young girls and women, and to explore possible solutions to these problems by taking action today.<br /><br /><p>Participate in fascinating discussions on issues encompassing democratic principles that will help increase young women's empowerment socially, economically, and politically and help them to become better citizens.</p> <p>Let us to continue to work together to improve our global community and encourage the young women of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.</p> <p>"When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life." -- Kofi Annan</p> <p><strong>Full program details</strong> will be released on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">February 7, 2011</span></p></td> </tr> <tr> </tr></tbody></table>Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-1230632884768031672009-07-13T20:41:00.004+02:002009-07-13T22:28:34.071+02:00From our Hands to Your Hands<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVHgfPdbZyi8QBvYw19uRIbu4xIXSIPUkRCrmaaKA0YCx-F1S_ioyLqiWNXLgg0t56XwJt-x2bR5HNc7iQFsIfFZIlhBiNPdJAQ7rc9gzj84YcPaUypSQDzduamwlgeFjyb1I8t-SQXU/s1600-h/DSC_0569.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVHgfPdbZyi8QBvYw19uRIbu4xIXSIPUkRCrmaaKA0YCx-F1S_ioyLqiWNXLgg0t56XwJt-x2bR5HNc7iQFsIfFZIlhBiNPdJAQ7rc9gzj84YcPaUypSQDzduamwlgeFjyb1I8t-SQXU/s320/DSC_0569.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358044112755853874" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;color:black;" lang="EN-US">As part of the month-long Americans in </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;color:black;" lang="EN-US">Paris Exhibition at the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Stacey “Jaco” (art teacher at </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;color:black;" lang="EN-US">the American School of Paris), with the assistance of Troop 30 as part of their </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.15pt;color:black;" lang="EN-US">community service project, offered a unique interactive art experience for </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;">children ages 6 to12.<span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 11.05pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;">The project, called “From our Hands to <span style="letter-spacing: 0.25pt;">Your Hands”, is a patchwork whose </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">focus is to communicate written and </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">graphic messages about children’s </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">hopes for the future. Some of the repeated themes were peace, environ- mental concerns and the importance </span>of education. The completed art design <span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">along with a documentary video will be </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">offered as a gift to Sasha and Malia </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.15pt;">Obama in hopes that they’ll share these </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2pt;">ideas with their father.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;">Our Girls Scout Troop (Juniors and <span style="letter-spacing: 0.05pt;">Cadettes), helped conduct and film the art workshops in addition to decorating </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">the first of the patchwork squares to be </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.05pt;">incorporated into the giant art piece of </span>over 60 coded messages.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.25pt;color:black;" lang="EN-US">We learned a lot of really interesting </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.15pt;color:black;" lang="EN-US">historical facts about patchworks and </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.05pt;color:black;" lang="EN-US">their use during the civil war from Sta</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;">cey. Thanksto Jude, a professional <span style="letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">photographer, we also became skilled </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">at using a cinematography camera. She </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">is helping us create the video documen</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.65pt;">tary of the event. - by Mia, Sarah, </span>Nathalie, Rebecca, Paris, Ella, Céline, <span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">Reyna and Ella.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.25pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="EN-US"> <span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.25pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-84396456901248661602009-07-13T20:36:00.002+02:002009-07-13T20:41:32.207+02:00Daisies Dazzle Retirement Home Residents<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0wsu3QqWrOszf3kmNrWnlPKeVyMyVZRE4al5Ad3zGQmnLdW6qmtCzRoNVQ4YyFxZhtZMbOJrp7byyWmKswnYmI8DG5AbIcoBUCgjlxUSvC4cmGgiaaJ5RhXIx7FrbJ4BZqGuDIP9IY4/s1600-h/Daisy+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0wsu3QqWrOszf3kmNrWnlPKeVyMyVZRE4al5Ad3zGQmnLdW6qmtCzRoNVQ4YyFxZhtZMbOJrp7byyWmKswnYmI8DG5AbIcoBUCgjlxUSvC4cmGgiaaJ5RhXIx7FrbJ4BZqGuDIP9IY4/s320/Daisy+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358016579932840466" border="0" /></a>On January 11 Daisy Troop 1 brought holiday cheer to senior citizens living at the Résidence Soyer in Neuilly-sur-Seine. The girls visited three floors of the residence, singing Christmas carols in French and English and distributing homemade cookies. The Daisies, who were painfully shy at the start of the year, impressively rose to the occasion, singing boldly and in unison, and chatting with the seniors while passing out the/ goûter/.<br /><br /><br />Three special encounters marked the visit. One was troop member Caroline’s 97-year-old grandmother, Amelia Bourdet. Another was a blind women who despite her handicap draws beautiful colored flower prints (and gave the troop several).<br /><br /><br />The last was an American GI who married French after WWII and made Paris his home. He was quite surprised to awake from his nap with a gang of American Girl Scouts and mammas surrounding his bed piping English Christmas tunes. Once he figured out it wasn’t a dream, he smiled and clapped for more.<br /><br /><br />When asked what they liked about the project, Daisy Carlotta answered “that we sang.”<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Lu3upcaosds/Slt_N6F1qfI/AAAAAAAAABU/ehdUrRUmvT0/s1600-h/Daisies+w+Resident.jpg"><img dragover="true" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 170px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Lu3upcaosds/Slt_N6F1qfI/AAAAAAAAABU/ehdUrRUmvT0/s320/Daisies+w+Resident.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358016058596108786" border="0" /></a> Penelope liked best “that we gave cookies.”<br /><br /><br />Carlotta later explained, “We were nice to them.” When asked if the seniors enjoyed the visit, she said “Yes, because they said thank you and smiled.”<br /><br /><br />It was a great service project because the girls were in direct contact with those they were helping. Many of the residents had not had visitors in quite awhile and were dazzled by our girls. A petal well earned for our Grand Section girls!Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-80065676448424173682009-07-13T18:51:00.003+02:002009-07-13T19:03:14.684+02:00Kick Butts Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaUC7BTJAlk536ArC1m5J6gAxr1vQyUOuIG-6vYAwslsR5hDFWdLrGK-cD12QUmRzBCT6QyBxvbsIKKpdLeDlTgZxCV4VRpYOFuQdiQ_eU3eobpG2DlFg3gPfNQ4EoRbecuTq4jOdUn4/s1600-h/Lauren+Dooley+explains+to+middle-school+students+what%27s+in+a+cigarette+2+sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaUC7BTJAlk536ArC1m5J6gAxr1vQyUOuIG-6vYAwslsR5hDFWdLrGK-cD12QUmRzBCT6QyBxvbsIKKpdLeDlTgZxCV4VRpYOFuQdiQ_eU3eobpG2DlFg3gPfNQ4EoRbecuTq4jOdUn4/s320/Lauren+Dooley+explains+to+middle-school+students+what%27s+in+a+cigarette+2+sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357989421472057810" border="0" /></a><span style="" lang="EN-US">Girls at Marymount School of Paris have just completed work on their Bronze Award.<span style=""> </span>Because smoking cigarettes is still so prevalent in Paris, troop 23 girls felt it was very important to reach out to their schoolmates with an anti-smoking message.<o:p></o:p></span> <p dragover="true" class="MsoNormal"><span dragover="true" style="" lang="EN-US">After researching their options, girls decided to roughly follow a program laid out by “Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids,” called “Kick Butts Day.” http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/index.php</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">There’s a double meaning there – Kick Butts, as in “face the enemy, head on,” and kicking the habit of smoking – the butt of a cigarette.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p dragover="true" class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">The girls decided to hold their event during school hours, to maximize their exposure to classmates.<span style=""> </span>They got permission to skip their weekly 1.5-hour PE class.<span style=""> </span>Pairing this with their lunch break, girls were able to hold their event during the 1<sup>st</sup>-8<sup>th</sup> grade lunch breaks.<span style=""> </span>The result?<span style=""> </span>Hundreds of attendees!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p dragover="true" class="MsoNormal"><span dragover="true" style="" lang="EN-US">First, students were “teased” with the message “181 France.”<span style=""> </span>This represents the number of people who die daily in France due to tobacco-related issues.<span style=""> </span>Students saw posters all over school and were given stickers to wear – both reading “181 France.”<span style=""> </span>They had no idea what it meant, but over the afternoon announcements, students were challenged to head to the courtyard during lunch the next day to find out.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbEaAGLZzF1X35W47Gl4LnXsFaIE573Yb383eWfZWWdwbCeiCuBJ0-9EcCecK7o6e4gMAIGJBqdM0Y88Gz1s3a94G10p7azHLjsRcgdvCXKUItB-Mq9D_vLEsNLcZWvX-VBL3Rb7NxEk/s1600-h/Yuna+Kim+and+Nicole+helping+students+Fish+for+the+Truth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbEaAGLZzF1X35W47Gl4LnXsFaIE573Yb383eWfZWWdwbCeiCuBJ0-9EcCecK7o6e4gMAIGJBqdM0Y88Gz1s3a94G10p7azHLjsRcgdvCXKUItB-Mq9D_vLEsNLcZWvX-VBL3Rb7NxEk/s320/Yuna+Kim+and+Nicole+helping+students+Fish+for+the+Truth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357991072483639538" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">When they arrived, students found a host of anti-smoking activities awaiting them.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Children lined up to “Kick the Habit” – where students were required to hear information about the detriments of smoking before kicking a ball to bowl over soda cans, decorated as cigarettes.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Girl Scouts couldn’t keep up with the students in line at “Fishing for the Truth.”<span style=""> </span>Here, students fished for an anti-smoking fact using a magnetic pole and magnetized fact cards.<span style=""> </span>After fishing and reading, they were given bubbles, with a sticker reading “Blow bubbles, not smoke.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">The courtyard was decorated to remind students of the grim fact that people die as a result of tobacco use.<span style=""> </span>One decoration:<span style=""> </span>a building-long banner of 1,267 handprints, the number of people who die weekly in France – one print for each life lost.<span style=""> </span>Another disturbing decoration:<span style=""> </span>tombstones with false names, with an epitaph that they died of tobacco use.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Particularly informative was the booth where students found out exactly what was in a cigarette. Just a few disgusting examples:<span style=""> </span>formaldehyde (which is also used to preserve dead bodies) and cadmium (which is also found in batteries.)<span style=""> </span>YUCK!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWKAiG_XjBXQ62uOP9MUhTa5CTruoaCU6kckAJfQaaNNwgNXcDebevUkkqrkpE5XHssgH8f7PgHseUwfSyl4vsGJeVQZ470YgUE_-M9wlubGQBc_gZRSuxy4UZ1bbNkJQ77oJhJl0410/s1600-h/They+Put+WHAT+in+a+Cigarette.jpg"><img dragover="true" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWKAiG_XjBXQ62uOP9MUhTa5CTruoaCU6kckAJfQaaNNwgNXcDebevUkkqrkpE5XHssgH8f7PgHseUwfSyl4vsGJeVQZ470YgUE_-M9wlubGQBc_gZRSuxy4UZ1bbNkJQ77oJhJl0410/s320/They+Put+WHAT+in+a+Cigarette.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357991288259522226" border="0" /></a><span style="" lang="EN-US">After learning how totally disgusting a cigarette truly is, students were invited to “Face the Truth.”<span style=""> </span>Kids made their most “I think cigarettes are completely gross” face for a camera.<span style=""> </span>Pictures were then downloaded and looped to a slideshow for all participants to enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">The event was a total success.<span style=""> </span>Not only did the girls make a huge impression on the student community, so many parents and teachers were intrigued by the teaser, that they also came to find out what “181 France” meant. Now that’s impact!<o:p></o:p></span></p>Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-56723153671351708562009-07-13T06:00:00.002+02:002009-07-13T06:06:10.593+02:00Change a Life<b>Millions of girls around the world learn something new by being a Girl Scout. </b>The Girl Scout program can change the way girls see the world and their place in it. Girls learn the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting, the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment. The skills, attitudes, behaviors and values that girls gain in Girl Scouting enable them to lead with courage, confidence, and character, and to make the world a better place. Your donation helps the Paris Girl Scouts sustain the Girl Scout program overseas and deliver new and innovative global opportunities to girls at all levels of participation.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Making a Difference</span><br /><br /><b>There are many ways for people like us to Change a Girls Life. </b>You may want to Volunteer, you can work directly with girls or you can provide indirect service to girls through your support of other volunteers who work directly with girls by donating your time as, for example, a board member, mentor, trainer, or event planner. You can also give the <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=57&Itemid=78" target="_self">Gift of Girl Scouting</a> by making a monetary contribution and help make an immediate difference in the lives of girls. However you choose to give, your contribution will contribute to the continuation of the Girl Scout program in Paris.Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-74635518271871665162009-07-13T04:12:00.001+02:002009-07-13T04:12:48.821+02:00Volunteer<table class="blog" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><p> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/alissbetsyweb.jpg" alt="alissbetsyweb.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 90px; height: 128px;" title="alissbetsyweb.jpg" height="128" width="90" /><br /><b>If you’re wondering what our volunteers are like,</b> be assured that they’re not all outdoor enthusiasts with experience in crafts and working with groups of girls, by a long shot! Our volunteer group is made up of busy professionals as well as multi-tasking stay-at-home-moms. Some share their work expertise and skills, some a personal interest, while others enjoy going on outings or helping with outdoor activities. </p> <p> Whatever your interest, we're interested in YOU! </p><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><div> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"> Mentoring: Adult Opportunities </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <p> <b>Adult support strengthens girls’ experiences, and allows them to grow in a safe, nurturing environment.</b> Nearly 100 adults are already working within our very active Neighborhood at many different levels. </p> <p> There are so many opportunities to plug in for a few hours, a day, once a month or a couple of times a year: </p> <ul><img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/volunteer_leader.jpg" alt="volunteer_leader.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: right; width: 150px; height: 219px;" title="volunteer_leader.jpg" height="219" width="150" /><li>Accompany girls on an event that lasts a few hours. Interested in dinosaurs? You could assist on a fun, informational trip to a natural history museum. </li><li>Do you have specific experience that could help girls make good value-based decisions? Perhaps you might act as a discussion facilitator in a small group setting on health issues or peer pressure, for example. </li><li>If you work in an office all day, how about an opportunity that gets you outside – on a hike or a campout? </li><li>Preteen and teen Girl Scouts organize their activities around their interests. Could you accompany girls to a restaurant so they could improve their spoken command of one of the foreign languages they study? Advise them on skin care? Introduce them to an exercise program? Give them tips on writing letters of motivation and/or helping them to prepare for college or internship interviews? </li><li>Get involved with the Adult Training program, the Neighborhood Management Team, or other organizational aspect to keep your professional skills sharp or learn new ones. </li></ul> <p> Click here for the <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=6&Itemid=" target="_self">Girl Scout Opportunities Contact</a>. </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141264637615663264.post-78282247711416955882009-07-13T04:02:00.002+02:002009-07-13T04:08:22.028+02:00Paris Patches<table class="blog" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><p> <b>Welcome to our Paris Patch Program, a great way to visit Paris above and underground!</b> See historical places in France and discover the highlights of our fascinating City of Lights, learn about the lives and adventures of historical French and American female figures, African Americans, and daring aviators; find out how the tremendous effort that we know as “D-Day” was planned and carried out, and more …<br /><br />We recommend our patch program for all Girl Scouts from Daisies to Alumnae except where indicated otherwise.<br /><br />Please click on the links below to begin your journey. All downloads are in PDF format.<br /><br /><a href="http://get.adobe.com/fr/reader/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.usagso-na.org/images/adobereader.gif" alt="Get Adobe Reader" class="icon" height="31" width="88" /></a> Get Adobe<span class="spr"><span style="font-size:10;">®</span></span> Reader<span class="spr"><span style="font-size:10;">®</span></span>! </p> <p> Patch order information is at the bottom of the page. <i>Bon voyage! </i> </p><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><div> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Paris Worlds to Explore</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/patch_worlds_sm.jpg" alt="patch_worlds_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 148px; height: 150px;" title="patch_worlds_sm.jpg" height="150" width="148" /> <p class="clr"> Visit Paris and earn the “Paris Worlds to Explore” Patch which guides you to all of the highlights of this fascinating city. See the sights, but also taste French pastry, sit in an outdoor café or ride on a Bateau Mouche to get the whole Parisian experience! </p> <p> <b>Minimum time: </b>2 days<br />Patch requirements can be fulfilled online. </p> <p> <b>Questionnaire to complete:</b><i> </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=110" title="Paris Worlds to Explore Questionnaire" class="jce_doclink">Paris Worlds to Explore Questionnaire</a><br /><b>Itinerary:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=111" title="Paris Worlds to Explore Itinerary" class="jce_doclink">Paris Worlds to Explore Itinerary</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </div></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Paris Underground</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <p> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/paris_underground_sm.jpg" alt="paris_underground_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 117px; height: 175px;" title="paris_underground_sm.jpg" height="175" width="117" /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:14;" ><b>NEW!</b></span> </p> <p class="clr"> You may have visited Paris by day or even by night but have you ever visited <i>Paris Underground?</i> Explore the underground highlights of our intriguing city to get the whole Parisian experience! Travel by metro and visit famous crypts, catacombs, historical fountains and even take a tour of the sewer system. </p> <p> <b>Minimum time: </b>2-4 days<br />Some patch requirements can be fulfilled online. </p> <p> <b>Information sheet:</b> <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=102" target="_blank" title="Paris Underground Information Sheet" class="jce_doclink">Paris Underground Information Sheet</a><br /><b>Questionnaire to complete:</b> <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=103" target="_blank" title="Patch Paris Underground Questionnaire" class="jce_doclink">Patch Paris Underground Questionnaire</a><br /><b>Answer key:</b> <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=101" target="_blank" title="Paris Underground Answer Key" class="jce_doclink">Paris Underground Answer Key</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Women in Paris</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/patch_women_sm.jpg" alt="patch_women_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 148px; height: 150px;" title="patch_women_sm.jpg" height="150" width="148" /> <p class="clr"> Two cleverly constructed walking tours lead you around Paris, providing intriguing glimpses into the lives and adventures of historical French and American female figures who lived in the city. </p> <p> <b>Minimum time: </b>1-2 days </p> <p> <b>Questionnaire to complete: </b><a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=112" target="_blank" title="Women in Paris Questionnaire" class="jce_doclink">Women in Paris Questionnaire</a><br /><b>Answer key:</b> <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=113" target="_blank" title="Women in Paris Answer Key" class="jce_doclink">Women in Paris Answer Key</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Africa to America</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/patch_africa_sm.jpg" alt="patch_africa_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 148px; height: 150px;" title="patch_africa_sm.jpg" height="150" width="148" /> <p class="clr"> Discover the history of African Americans in Paris: The amazing art of Lois Mailou Jones, the heroism of the Harlem Hellfighters, Josephine Baker’s generosity and much more. </p> <p> <b>Minimum time: </b>2 days<br />Patch requirements can be fulfilled online. </p> <p> <strong>Questionnaire to complete:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=105" title="Africa to America Questionnaire" class="jce_doclink">Africa to America Questionnaire</a><br /><b>Answer Key:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=106" title="Africa to America Answer Key" class="jce_doclink">Africa to America Answer Key</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Historical Versailles</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <p> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/versailles_patch_sm.jpg" alt="versailles_patch_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 187px; height: 142px;" title="versailles_patch_sm.jpg" align="top" height="142" width="187" /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:14;" ><b>NEW!</b></span> </p> <p> Kings, Queens, statues and things... Travel back in time and discover the rich historical and cultural heritage of Versailles; its buildings, parks, breathtaking gardens and the famous Palace of Versailles. Rare art collections, special concerts, and open-air sound and light performances are only a few of the treasures you will uncover on this historical adventure. </p> <p> <b>Minimum time:</b> 1-2 days (Girl Scouts Juniors to Alumnae)<br />Some patch requirements may be fulfilled online. <br /><br /><b>Questionnaire to complete: </b><a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=215" class="jce_doclink" title="Historical Versailles Questionnaire" target="_blank">Historical Versailles Questionnaire</a><b><br />Answer Key:</b> <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=216" class="jce_doclink" title="Historical Versailles Answer Key" target="_blank">Historical Versailles Answer Key</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/patch_normandy_sm.jpg" alt="patch_normandy_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 223px; height: 150px;" title="patch_normandy_sm.jpg" class="clr" height="150" width="223" /> <p class="clr"> Take a trip to Normandy and experience the D-Day Landing Beaches. Thousands of American soldiers landed on June 6, 1944 along with British, French and Canadian forces to free France and Europe from Nazi domination during World War II. Walk along the beaches and cliffs where so many Americans lost their lives and visit the numerous museums and memorial sites that will help you understand the importance of the D-Day Landing. </p> <p> <b>Minimum time: </b>2-3 days<br /><strong>Recommended Girl Scout program levels: </strong>Brownies to Alumnae </p> <p> <strong>Information sheet:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=107" title="Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Information Sheet" class="jce_doclink">Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Information Sheet</a><br /><strong>Questionnaire to complete:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=109" title="Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Questionnaire" class="jce_doclink">Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Questionnaire</a><br /><b>Answer key:</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=108" title="Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Answer Key" class="jce_doclink">Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Answer Key</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Peace Program</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/patch_peace_sm.jpg" alt="patch_peace_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 148px; height: 150px;" title="patch_peace_sm.jpg" height="150" width="148" /> <p class="clr"> This program encourages girls to resolve conflict, reach out to others in peace and friendship, dedicate themselves to acts of kindness, understand our differences to avoid misunderstandings, and rejoice in our likenesses. </p> <b> Minimum time: </b>2 days (Girl Scouts Juniors to Alumnae will need more time)<br />Completed question sheets should be sent in with patch order or by e-mail attachment.<br /><br /><p> <b>Questionnaire to complete:</b> <a href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=114" target="_blank" title="Peace Patch Program Questionnaire" class="jce_doclink">Peace Patch Program Questionnaire</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> La Fayette Escadrille Memorial</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/patch_escadrille_sm.jpg" alt="patch_escadrille_sm.jpg" style="float: left; margin-left: 5px; width: 148px; margin-right: 5px; height: 150px;" title="patch_escadrille_sm.jpg" height="150" width="148" /> <p class="clr">Every November 11th, an Armistice Day Ceremony takes place at the La Fayette Escadrille Memorial to commemorate those brave American aviators who defended France before the US joined the war effort in World War I. Participation in this moving ceremony in Marnes-la-Coquette is the only requirement for this Patch. </p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> USA Girl Scouts – Paris, France </span>(Unearned) </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <img src="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/patch_usags_sm.jpg" alt="patch_usags_sm.jpg" title="patch_usags_sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 148px; height: 150px;" height="150" width="148" /> <p class="clr"> This unearned patch may be purchased by all Girl Scouts.<br />It also makes a great souvenir!<br /></p> <p class="clr"> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"> <table style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Patch Ordering Info</span> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="contentpaneopen"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <div class="important"> <span class="important-title2">Please mail <b>Paris Patch requests</b> to: </span> <blockquote> <b>USAGSO PARIS - Paris Patch Coordinator<br />34, avenue de New York<br />75116 Paris, France</b><br /></blockquote> <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/images/stories/membersonly/PARIS%20PATCH%20ORDER%20FORM.pdf" title="Click here to download a patch order form." class="jce_file">Click here to download a patch order form.</a> </p> <p> <b>All USAGSO-PARIS patches </b>are <b>US $ 5.50</b> or <b>4,00 € <i>per patch ordered</i>, plus postage.</b> </p> <p> Kindly send payment by <b>US Dollar</b> or <b>Euro check</b> <b>only</b> (no other currencies please), written to the order of <b>GIRL SCOUTS</b>. </p> <p> For <b>mail orders, </b>please <b>add postage</b> as follows: </p> <ul><li><b>1-5 </b>patches, <b>$ 3.00 </b>or <b>2,00 € </b></li><li><b>6-10</b> patches, <b>$ 4.50 </b>or<b> 3,00 €</b> </li><li><b>11-16</b> patches,<b> $ 6.00 </b>or <b>4,00 €</b> </li><li><b>17 or more</b> patches, <b>please inquire</b></li></ul> <p> <b>Save postage!</b> If you are in Paris, you may schedule an appointment to pick up your patches by contacting our <a target="_self" href="http://www.parisgirlscouts.org/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=12&Itemid=">Paris Patch Coordinator</a>. </p> <p> Thank you! </p> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="article_seperator"> </span> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="back_button"> <a href="javascript:history.go(-1)"><br /> </a> </div>Contact Ushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08500213547077098733noreply@blogger.com