The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-05-16
NEWS OF THE
GIRL SCOUTS


The regular monthly meeting of
the Girl Scout Leaders Association
was held at the headquarters in the
Woman's Club on Thursday, May 8,
1916. with Mrs. O. R. Perkins, vice
president, presiding.
The "Plan of Work" for the COM
ing year was discussed at some
length by Miss Katherine McCul-
loch, Executive Secretary of the
Girl Scouts of this vicinity. This
"Plan of Work" will be submitted
to the National Headquarters and
plans for the future of scouting will
be issued as a result of these work
sheets collected from troops all over
the country.
Mrs. John Bell, representative to
the Council gave a very favorable
report to the group of leaders pres
ent.
Plans are in the making for a
series of training courses for the
leaders. These courses will consist
of troop problems as a whole and
the scout as an individual. All old
leaders are eligible for attendance
and any prospective new leader who
may be interested in assisting in the
scout program is urged to attend.
Mrs. o. r. Perkins offered her
resignation as vice president for the
leaders consideration. It was re-
gretfully accepted.
The suggestion was made that the
Leaders work toward establishing
Day Camp. The idea was discuss
ed rather openly and fully, but no
definite conclusion was reached.
This item will be carried over to
the next meeting to be held June 10,
1916.
Troop No. 8 - Leaders: Mrs.
Crowther-Mrs. James Dudley -
Mrs. Esther Schlotterback.
On Saturday, April 10, 1916, the
girls hiked to Pangborn Park for
an outdoor meeting. In the early
afternoon they engaged in dodge
ball and softball and at 4;30 enjoyed
a lookout supper.
April 20, the Troop planted NINA
ture flower window boxes, which
they presented to their mothers as
Easter gifts.
Betsy Owens and Nancy Jones re
ceived awards at the Girl Scout
Court of Awards on May 3, 1916.
This was the Troops first visit to
a Court of Awards.
After the business session at the
May II meeting, the Troop visited
the Washington County Library.
This trip was made in conjunction
with the girls merit badge work.
Troop No. 4-Leaders: Miss Jane
Cromer - Mrs. J, T. Henry.
Troop No. 4 was in charge of the
color ceremony at the recent Court
of Awards; Catherine Daughtery
and Jean Rouzee acting as flag
bearers.
A rummage sale is being planned
in the very near future by the girls
of this Troop.
On Saturday, May II, the girls
served refreshments at the U. S. o.
Dance
jeanne Barkdoll was invested as
a Tenderfoot at recent meeting of
the Troop.
Troop No. S-Leaders: Mrs. B. j.
Hagedorn - Mrs. w, W. Whitlock.
The month of April was a very
busy month for the Brownies of
this Troop
The first birthday of the Troop
was celebrated with a cake bearing
huge candle. Brightly colored
Easter eggs and balloons decorated
the table. The party was rendered
by the Troop Committee members.
The National Plan of work was
completed by groups of volunteers
who selected their own subjects. The
finishing touches were made on the
Scrapbook of Foreign Countries,
which the girls have been working
on for some little time
A hike to Pangborn Park was
enjoyed by the Troop.
Plans are now made to attend the
Camp at Camp Frame this summer.
Troop No. 20 = Leaders: Mrs.
Henrietta Sim - Mrs. Pamela Bean.
The members of this Troop cele-
brated its second birthday by being