Wow! The first four weeks of Brownies have FLOWN by! Next week (October 8th) will be our official Brownie enrollment. If you've never been a Brownie before, this might be a new concept. Here are a few handy tips to get you ready...
What is enrollment? Enrollment is our annual ceremony used to officially induct all our new girls as Brownies. Until now, they have been attending our meetings as honorary Brownies, learning all the ins and outs. Four weeks later, our girls have learned their Brownie promise, law, motto, and handshake; they have learned the Brownie circle song; and they have joined a Brownie circle! With these new experiences under their belts they are ready to make the Brownie promise in front of an audience!
Why is enrollment important? Enrollment is important because it is a chance for our new girls to show what they have learned so far, and a chance for our older girls to take on a leadership role. This ceremony is a serious milestone at every level of Guiding, and our families are welcome to attend and to celebrate this special moment.
How should we prepare? Girls should prepare by practicing their promise, practicing their handshake, and coming to the meeting dressed in full uniform (t-shirt, sash, and scarf). Our new girls will get pinned at the enrollment ceremony, and have their Brownie scarves tied on by a leader.
We're excited to welcome all our new Brownies this week, and look forward to seeing everyone at the ceremony!
