okay, I don't know how many of you actually were cadette's or seniors but I was both (along with Brownies and Juniors, they just started Daisy's when I joined!), do I think the charm bracelet thing is lame, yes! but they have to change it. It's from Juniors to Cadettes/Seniors that they have the worst retention rates.
I never owned a uniform or sash, my troop was the largest in the area (with a whopping 16 people) and it was like the mob. We never spoke of it in public. The negative image is something they are trying to combat. I agree that it's sad to see the badges go, but honestly besides the silver/gold awards etc., I didn't have the time to do badges and neither did the rest of the girls I was with. We stopped meeting on a regular basis because we couldn't coordinate our schedules. Our leader would basically call us up and make us aware of things, much like the advisor position they describe and it worked for us.
Personally, I spent a lot more time working with younger girls than I actually did working on badges and awards and it developed my leadership ability and willingness to serve the community more than earning the badges did, plus it was fun. That's my 2cents.
I do have to say that the name is super dumb!
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