Some days are special, like birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas. If you are a Girl Guide or a Girl Scout, then today is one of those days. Today is World Thinking Day.
22 February marks the mutual birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, the founders of the Scouts and Guides and each year on this day, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world celebrate and think of their ‘sisters’ everywhere.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2012 is “we can save our planet” – based on Millennium Development Goal 7.
We are all affected by environmental issues and today is your chance to start addressing these issues. We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world – together we can make a difference.
WAGGGS (the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) has produced a fantastic activity pack which you can use to give you ideas to take action. You can play eco-dominoes, make a Japanese origami flower or re-use a carrier bag. Whatever you decide, do something today – speak out, take action, celebrate!
It’s great to share a special day with others. I will be joining my Division later for our Thinking Day celebrations. All the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders, Adult Leaders and Trefoil members will be getting together for fun, friendship and sticky buns! (We always have sticky buns – after all it is a birthday party!)
I hope you have a great Thinking Day. Spread the word – and remember we are 10 million voices, we are not alone!
In friendship,
Helen

