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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
to present to you, and we are glad to do so. We 
take this opportunity of reminding you, how- 
ever, that all good Scouts understand that they 
are far from having completely mastered the 
subjects represented by these badges. The sym- 
bols which you wear on your sleeve mean that 
you have an intelligent interest in the subjects 
you have chosen, understand the principles of 
them, and can give reasonable, practical proof 
of this. Do you realize that the Girl Scout 
Organization credits you with a good founda- 
tion and trusts to you to continue to build upon 
it intelligently ?” 
Scouts (together): “Yes.” 
Official (pinning on badges and speaking to each 
girl separately) : “We congratulate you on your 
perseverance and wish you all success in your 
work.” 
Note — When more than one badge is to be pre- 
sented to a Scout , they may be attached, for the 
ceremony, to a piece of ribbon and put on with 
one motion.) 
Captain dismisses Scouts to Troop position . 
(Here the official may address the audience at 
discretion.) 
This ceremony being distinctly less formal and 
intimate than the regular class awards, Scout 
songs and cheers are in order. 
5. Golden Eaglet Ceremony 
The Troop being assembled in any desired formation, 
the Captain presents the Golden Eaglet to the Official 
who is to make the award. 
Captain: “Commissioner , Scout , of 
Troop , of — , has not only passed the 
twenty-one Merit Badge Tests required for the 
