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Originally posted by carnation
 I've been a leader since 1970 and I hadn't heard that! We haven't gotten our Leader Magazine this fall, though.
Sure they feel dorky with badges but it's not a good idea to do charms--they go in and out of fashion too. When I was a teenager, charm bracelets were dorky because they were a relic of the fifties and no doubt they'll cycle back out. Then what will we do?
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I have been a Girl Scout since second grade, I got a lifetime membership for high school graduation... I haven't heard anything about it either... I don't really like the idea.. I went all the way through Cadettes and Seniors and I never felt dorky or stupid for earning badges. I might not have worn my uniform around for kicks but I took a lot of pride in the times I did wear my insignia. I wonder if this is just a rumor--I hope it is!!
carnation, my mom was our leader for like 8 years too!
Speaking of Girl Scouts, I think it is a program that really prepared me for/interested me in sorority life. They share many elements--philanthropies, values, ceremonies, badges, self-betterment etc. I think that's why Pi Phi appealed to me in part, because it seemed to be a way to continue the type of friendship I had with my troop (we stayed together all the way from second grade to senior year and were all best friends.. we still do alumnae activities together!).