(2022 Requirements)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2022 (same petal, new requirements) but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program.
Replaced the Flower Friend Story released in 2011, the Gerri Petal. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about and practice being respectful of authority.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Investigate home rules (imagine rules for a family of dragons, OR learn about home rules in past generations).
- Investigate school rules (play ground rules, OR guest speaker school principal).
- Investigate community rules (rules and laws charades, visit fire station, OR guest speaker fireman).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA Daisy Handbook.
Requirements for all Petals changed in the summer of 2022. Most resources available use the retired requirements. The old requirements can still be used to earn the petals, but GSUSA prefers if new requirements are used. The Badge Archive shows both requirements (on separate petal badge pages) and still provides a list of all resource
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Other Resources
- Activity List compiled by The Badge Archive
- Activity Ideas from We Have Kids.com
- Handbook Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Download Earn Petals at Home Chart compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Download Earn Petals at Home Chart compiled by The Badge Archive
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Respect home rules
- Respect authority at school
- Respect authority in your city or town
Image Credit is from Scouts Honor Wiki
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 1 Meeting – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Dragon House Rules OR Rules from a different time, Role play school rules OR Respect school principal, AND Rules and Laws Charades OR Fire Station field trip
- Petal Chart (VTK Plan Outlines) from GSofME
- VTK What is Authority by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Daisy Petal Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform Apron and Vest?
The Petals go on the center of the apron or on the Journey side of the vest.
Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Daisy Badge List.
Or go to a different part of the Daisy Petal Pack:
- Promise Center – Girl Scout Promise (2022)
- Petal – Honest and Fair (2022)
- Petal – Friendly and Helpful (2022)
- Petal – Considerate and Caring (2022)
- Petal – Courageous and Strong (2022)
- Petal – Responsible for What I Say and Do (2022)
- Petal – Respect Myself and Others (2022)
- Petal – Respect Authority (2022)
- Petal – Use Resources Wisely (2022)
- Petal – Make the World a Better Place (2022)
- Petal – Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout (2022)
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