The Pathfinders looked in some older Guide handbooks and were interested in how advancements were done in the past. They proposed that we do a multi-level advancement this year. One of the Pathfinders took on the job of coordinating the event as her third level event planner challenge.
The last year Sparks advanced into Brownies. The last year Brownies joined with the Guides and a few Guides advanced to Pathfinders.
When the Pathfinders were first enrolled they all lit candles from a single pillar candle. At the advancement the three third year Pathfinders each took an individual candle and together re-lit that same pillar candle. It was really lovely. They are considering becoming Rangers in the fall.
We set up the basement to look like an enchanted forest.. well... there were a few decorative trees mixed with a few artificial Christmas Trees but we have imaginations. The Brownies were kind enough to provide the refreshments.
Guider Alicia received her Pathfinder Leader enrollment pin. We all need to practice saying the new promise. We tried to recite it as a group and it was a bit tricky switching to the new wording.
Promise
I Promise to do my best,
To be true to myself, my beliefs and Canada
I will take action for a better world
And respect the Guiding Law
Lastly we were happy to give Guider Leslie and Guider Tracey each a bouquet of flowers and a card to thank them for their service as District Commissoners over the last 5 years.
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