Way Back When-esday

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Nancy

Cheryl over at Twinfatuation hosts this one. Go on over to see who else is playing – and join in too!

This week is another scanned picture from my past. I’m guessing I was in the 4th grade here (1984?)

Would you believe that I’m still a Girl Scout? 🙂 I’m a life time member!

My senior year of High School I joined as an “individual” scout because no one else in my troop wanted to sign up. I had only a few things left to do to earn my Gold Award (highest award in GS’ing), so I figured “What the hell” and just did it.

Then took a few years “off” because I had no idea that I could still be a Girl Scout once I was out of school. When I moved to Massachusetts I ended up becoming a leader to a Brownie troop – a good friend’s daughter was in the troop, so she and I co-lead them until I had the twins. At that point, I became a life time member.

I figure I’ll get back into it when Maggie’s old enough to be a Daisy. I can’t wait! 🙂

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9 Responses

Monica, on May 6, 2009 at 10:45 am said:

Oh I was also a girl scout my whole child hood. I also became an individual and received my gold award! I was so excited at the time. I wish I had a girl just for this reason – Girl Scouting was my life and it really was a great thing for me. I someday would love to get back involved in it. Good for you for becoming a lifetime member!
Brianne, on May 6, 2009 at 10:56 am said:

What a great memory! I was never in Girl Scouts, but both my younger sisters were for a couple years. Hubby was a boyscout so I know he’ll push both kids to get involved in it which should be lots of fun!
Nancy M., on May 6, 2009 at 12:40 pm said:

Aww, you were a cute girl scout! I had no idea you could be a lifetime member. That is so great that you’ll be able to share your love with girl scouts with your daughter in a few years.
Annie, on May 6, 2009 at 12:55 pm said:

I was a girl scout. I love the activities we made.

You were an adorable girl scout.

Have a nice day.
Cheryl, on May 6, 2009 at 6:12 pm said:

Tell me you still sell cookies….I’ll be your patron! 🙂

You’re an adorable Girl Scout. 🙂

Thanks so much for playing along with Way Back When-esday, Nancy!
GrannyFrani, on May 6, 2009 at 9:06 pm said:

Believe it or not — I was a Girl Scout wa-a-a-y back when, and Grandma Marge was troop leader. And the beat goes on.
MommyAmy, on May 6, 2009 at 9:18 pm said:

That so fun! I never was a girl scout, and I kinda feel like I missed out!
debi b, on May 6, 2009 at 11:04 pm said:

How cute! I am a life-time member as well 🙂
Both of my daughters were scouts until last year….
cat, on May 7, 2009 at 2:08 am said:

How great is that! And the photo. I just love these really way, way backs.