ravinlunachick Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I've managed to sit on my fingers for a few weeks, as this email has come repeatedly from our Girl Scout Council. I can't stand it any longer, so I thought I'd share here with people who'll probably be equally appalled, LOL. Come celebrate World Thinking Day! In celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouts each participatingTroop will pick a US State or Territory, research it, present a display table, and have available a food or craft for participants to enjoy. Scouts will have the opportunity to explore and learn , sample food and make crafts that represent the other states selected that are part of our great Nation. Fee includes participation patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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swellmomma Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 which part that it is world thinking day and they are focusing only on the various states rather than each troop chosing a country to research instead? Or something else that I am missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinlunachick Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 No, that's pretty much it, swellmomma. The heading on the flyer (and the subject on the email!) is "International Day." :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 which part that it is world thinking day and they are focusing only on the various states rather than each troop chosing a country to research instead? Or something else that I am missing? Apparently, it is a small world after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 No, that's pretty much it, swellmomma. The heading on the flyer (and the subject on the email!) is "International Day." :glare: But don'tcha know that the only really important place in the world is the US and all the other countries are wannabes so focusing only on the US makes sense. (totally tongue in cheek guys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Somebody is clearly not thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I would send an email to headquarters asking why and sharing my opinion that they are not celebrating in the spirit of the day. They'd probably have a pat answer, but it would be worth asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinlunachick Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'd love for our Brownies to do something like this with various countries. Every year, I read from my Facebook friends about all the fun things their Girl Scouts do for Thinking Day. When I first saw the email, I was glad we were FINALLY going to get to do this. Imagine my disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Can somebody tell me why the leadership of so many national organizations seem to think the only people in the world are Americans? I spend a lot of time reminding 4-H Council of this same phenomena. Apparently, only Americans think??????? Good gravy. This would be a prime opportunity to learn something about "other people in the world" because they do actually exist. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Reply to the email ASAP and point out the error. World Thinking Day is supposed to have an international focus. Maybe someone had a MAJOR oops! Moment but that doesn't mean the program should go on without the world focus. It wouldn't be hard for participants to change from a state to a country. Be a sister to every Girl Scout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Our Girl Scouts in MT always did Thinking Day--but they did choose countries to represent, not states. We're not in Girl Scouts this year, so not sure what they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Can somebody tell me why the leadership of so many national organizations seem to think the only people in the world are Americans? I spend a lot of time reminding 4-H Council of this same phenomena. Apparently, only Americans think??????? Good gravy. This would be a prime opportunity to learn something about "other people in the world" because they do actually exist. Faith In this case, it is not the organization. World thinking day has a world focus. It sounds like an error at a much lower level, council or service unit level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durriyyah Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Could it be a typo? That just seems like an odd email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Could it be a typo? That just seems like an odd email. yeah, i said above it might be a big OOPS! something should be said and the focus changed to the original intent, on the troops in other countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durriyyah Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 yeah, i said above it might be a big OOPS! something should be said and the focus changed to the original intent, on the troops in other countries. Agreed. If it is a mistake, I bet they are pretty embarrassed about how it sounds and they would want to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Library Momma Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 GS World Thinking Day is not about learning about the world. It's more about the idea that GS allover the world are using that forum to learn about something new on that day. For us every year the Think Day celebration has a different theme, the environment, eras in history, hobbies, etc and each troop does a presentation centered around that theme. It sounds like this year your council (or service unit's) theme is the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Somebody is clearly not thinking. Well, in their defense, it's not World Thinking Day yet. Let's face it -- on the actual day, they will be thinking like crazy, and they probably don't want to waste precious brain power before it is truly needed.. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 which part that it is world thinking day and they are focusing only on the various states rather than each troop chosing a country to research instead? Or something else that I am missing? like the "international school" in our district that only offers french and german for foreign languages. . . . they did offer territories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 GS World Thinking Day is not about learning about the world. It's more about the idea that GS allover the world are using that forum to learn about something new on that day. For us every year the Think Day celebration has a different theme, the environment, eras in history, hobbies, etc and each troop does a presentation centered around that theme. It sounds like this year your council (or service unit's) theme is the US. This exactly! Last year our troop studied the 1930's. If this is coming from a local council, they have probably chosen the nation that these girls live in to study. There is nothing wrong with learning about the states and territories. The amount of Geography/Social studies kids get in PS is pitiful. I would assume a council based in a different country could possibly choose their own country to learn about as well. It's not about thinking America is the greatest to learn about your own nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 like the "international school" in our district that only offers french and german for foreign languages. . . . they did offer territories. So really, it's more international-ish? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 World Thinking Day is pretty simple: girls think about girl scouts in other parts of the world. From gs website: Thinking Day was first created in 1926 at the fourth Girl Guide/Girl Scout International Conference held at Girl Scouts of the USA's Camp Edith Macy (now called Edith Macy Conference Center). Conference attendees decided that there should be a special day for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world to "think" of each other and give thanks and appreciation to their "sister" Girl Scouts. The delegates chose February 22 as the date for Thinking Day because it was the mutual birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement, and his wife, Olave, who served as World Chief Guide. It makes sense to me that if you are going to have young girls think of each other and give thanks for each other, you'd teach them about each other, ie: what it is like where they live, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinlunachick Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 It makes sense to me that if you are going to have young girls think of each other and give thanks for each other, you'd teach them about each other, ie: what it is like where they live, etc. I agree. I don't think this is a typo, because the same information has come in slightly different forms from a few different sources. I do think it's the result of someone simply, sadly, being incredibly clueless. I mean, the name of the event is "International Day." Part of me would like to hit Reply All and send a definition of the word international. Not to worry. I'll vent anonymously and just do something more relevant with my Brownies. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well now, I don't know about you, but some states FEEL like different countries to me. I mean, there's a whole lotta difference between say Louisiana and Vermont. And I swear Death Valley looks like it belongs on another planet, so maybe they weren'tt so far off? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just like the World Series, huh. Personally I think we should think more than just one day a year, but hey, I never did like Girl Scouts - Thin Mints excepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Apparently, it is a small world after all. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I agree. I don't think this is a typo, because the same information has come in slightly different forms from a few different sources. I do think it's the result of someone simply, sadly, being incredibly clueless. I mean, the name of the event is "International Day." Part of me would like to hit Reply All and send a definition of the word international. Not to worry. I'll vent anonymously and just do something more relevant with my Brownies. ;) That sounds good. And get a World Thinking Day Patch. Most brownies I know love their patches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Somebody is clearly not thinking. That is because it is not the right *day* yet. As a GS leader I hate "World Thinking Day". It sounds so ... moronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 GS World Thinking Day is not about learning about the world. It's more about the idea that GS allover the world are using that forum to learn about something new on that day. For us every year the Think Day celebration has a different theme, the environment, eras in history, hobbies, etc and each troop does a presentation centered around that theme. It sounds like this year your council (or service unit's) theme is the US. Uh, no. - http://www.worldthinkingday.org/en/news/22022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Well, we have a very active Girl Scouts troop here and we are not in the US so you are welcome to "think" about us on that day! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Now the Thinking Day Song is floating in my head :laugh: " Thinking Day Song Hey! Hey! Hey! It's thinking day! Hey! Hey! Hey! It's thinking day! Hey! Hey! Hey! It's thinking day! All over the world, it's thinking day. In Mexico, It's thinking day! In Switzerland, It's thinking day! In Canada, It's thinking day! All over the world, it's thinking day. " I was a Girl Guide 1985~88 and than a Trefoil Guild member. Part of Thinking Day is about comaraderie with fellow Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The whole world THINKS, but only America COUNTS. Herein lies the problem. Maths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Happy World Thinking Day to Asia, Australia and New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dd's troop has Guatemala this year, as one of the girls in the troop was born there. Last year they had Argentina because another girl's dad is from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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