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Preparation:
The troop forms a horseshoe shape. Place a long table at the open end of the horseshoe and set up the candle holders and candles on the table.

Items Needed:

• Three tall white or green candles
• One candle for each girl receiving the Bronze Award
• Individual candle holders for girl candles
• Candle log for holding the three tall candles

Ceremony Instructions:

1. Begin with a flag ceremony and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The leader says:
   “Today we are honoring [names of girls] for earning the highest award in Junior Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Each of these girls has achieved the high ideals and goals expressed by Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scout movement in 1912.”
3. Speaker #2 explains:
   “The three tall candles symbolize the threefold purpose of Girl Scouting as expressed in our Promise.”
4. Speaker #3 lights the first tall candle and says:
   “On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country…”
5. Speaker #4 lights the second tall candle and says:
   “…To help people at all times…”
6. Speaker #5 lights the third tall candle and says:
   “…And to live by the Girl Scout Law.”
7. The leader continues:
   “[Names of girls] have served their country, community, and God with their hard work and skills. Each will speak about her Girl Scout Bronze Award project and receive her award.”
8. Each award recipient steps forward, shares her experience, and says:
   “My Girl Scout Bronze Award project was [description]. I learned [lesson learned].”
   She receives her award from the leader, then lights her individual candle from one of the tall candles and places it back in the holder. This step is repeated for all recipients.
9. The leader concludes:
   “An award is a symbol of achievement. It means that you have learned something new and provided service to others. With each new award, a Girl Scout takes on new responsibilities. More is expected at home, in Girl Scouting, and in your community. Strive always to be worthy of the symbols you wear and wear them with pride. Best wishes to each of you.”

Reference:

Bridging Ceremonies by GSEM

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