Girl Scout Senior Roundup
There have been several Girl Scout Senior Roundups held by the Girl Scouts of the USA, gatherings meant to show off the best of Girl Scouting. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from other countries were invited to attend as well. International Senior Roundups were held every three years from 1956 until 1965;[1] in 1966 the planned 1968 Senior Roundup was canceled and the intent became to have many regional events that more girls could attend.[2] Since then, unlike National Scout Jamborees, there is no attempt to hold the Senior Roundups at regular intervals.
Girl Scout Senior Roundup | |||
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Country | United States | ||
Date | 1956 onwards | ||
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The Roundup was considered to be the highlight of a Girl Scout's career, including many requirements to apply for a slot and stiff competition. Generally, eight girls were chosen to represent each Girl Scout council, with two alternates also chosen. Those eight girls formed a single patrol, which would join three other patrols intentionally chosen from three other geographical areas to form one troop. Two adults were selected to be leaders. All attendees had to attend training and encampments in their regions to prepare for the Roundup. Roundup Camp uniforms were required, and the Seniors often traveled to the Roundup in the full Senior dress uniform.
A Roundup Reunion to celebrate Girl Scouting's 100 Anniversary was to be held in September 2012 in Vergennes, Vermont.
Milford, Michigan, 1956
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1959
Button Bay, Vermont, 1962
Farragut Wildlife Area, Idaho/Verona, Italy, 1965
An alternative Senior Girl Scout Roundup was held in Verona, Italy for GSUSA members who lived in Europe, the Near East and North Africa as well as other Girl Scout and Guides of the area. 117 members attended. "Blazing a Trail in Friendship" was the motto of the 12-day event.
Diamond Jubilee Roundup, Farragut, Idaho, 1986
Another Diamond Jubilee Roundup was in southern California in 1987.[3]
References
- Larson, Keith (2000). "Girl Scout Senior Roundups". Scouts on Stamps Society International. Retrieved 2006-09-08.
- anonymous (1966-06-29). "Girl Scouts Cancel 1968 Roundup". The Washington Post. pp. D4.
- Yorkshire, Heidi (1987-06-29). "Girl Scouts 'Rough It' to Begin a Diamond Jubilee". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-10-07.