Golden Link Ceremony

This version of a golden link ceremony works well because each girl has a part and the finished product (the chain) serves as a great visual for the concept of how each of us as individuals is important in making the whole chain strong.  Each girl has a strip of yellow construction paper with a small piece of tape on the end. On each strip is written the name of a country where there are Girl Scouts or Girl Guides, and the name of a program age level in that country and a portion of the Promise or Law from that country.

Leader:  Each of us is a Girl Scout, but we are not only members of Girl Scouts in the US, we have sister Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 136 countries around the world.  On February 22, we celebrate Thinking Day where Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in every country gather to think of their Sisters around the world.  In the Netherlands, Girl Guides close their meetings with a friendship circle where each girl says in turn, "I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright."  As we put paper chain links together to build a Golden Chain of Friendship, let's think about our Sisters in other countries. About how we may be different for them but also how much we are the same and how each of us is an important link in the Golden Chain of Friendship.

Each girl in turn reads the information on her strip and adds her strip to the growing chain. The last link added should close the chain circle.

In the Bahamas, Brownie Scouts promise to have courage and be cheerful in difficult situations.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Ghana, an Ananse Guide promises to make good use of her time.   I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Guatemala, Little Riding Hoods promise to smile and sing under all difficulties.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Italy, a Ladybird promises to love and respect nature.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Madagascar, a Little Wing promises to do all she can to create peace around her.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Nigeria, a Ranger Guide promises to be useful and help others.   I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Papua New Guinea, a Sunbird promises to take care of her own possessions and those of others.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Spain, a Pioneer promises to get to know the place she is living and be involved in its improvement.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Turkey, a Venture Guide promises to be a friend to animals and plants.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Greece, a Star promises to be conscientious in her work and reliable. I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Korea, a Cadet promises to be thrifty.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Liechtenstein, a Little Bee promises to seek and convey joy.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Malta, a Dolphin promises to be self-controlled in all she thinks, says and does.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Jordan, a Ranger promises to be frank and make it a point of honor to deserve trust.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Grenada, a Guide promises to be obedient.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Germany, a Caravelle promises to share and be grateful.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Austria, a Brownie promises to pay attention to all human beings and seek to understand them.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Australia, a Gumnut Guide promises to be friendly and a sister to all Girl Guides.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Switzerland, a Ranger promises to rejoice in all that is beautiful.   I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Sudan, a Bluebird promises to be a sister to every other guide, no matter to what country, class or creed, the other may belong.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Israel, an Ofer promises to live life correctly and do her duty.   I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In England, a Rainbow promises to love her God and be kind and helpful.   I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Canada, a Pathfinder promises to be true to herself.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Argentina, Little Wings promise to obey the law of the pack.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright.

In Bangladesh, a Yellowbird promises to help other people every day, especially those at home.  I am a link in the golden chain of world friendship, and I will keep my link strong and bright. 

When the last link is added to form the chain circle, all girls stand and recite the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law.

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