I am the leader of a Bownie and Junior Girl Scout troop. Because of low income, most of the parents of the girls in my troop are unable to afford the cost of a Brownie uniform (approximately $57.00 before taxes and shipping) and Junior uniform (approximately $76.00 before taxes and shipping). I am desperately trying to locate some "gently used" uniforms that someone might want to donate to my girls or sell at an affordable rate. Please e-mail me at kimcreed001@yahoo.com I would really appreciate it.
2007-10-09 06:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by Kimberly C 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Remember that the uniform is recommended, not required. But here are some suggestions.
1. EBay. This is the worst time, though, everyone is looking for their daughter. The best time is February or March, no one is looking then. And any era uniform is valid!
2. Ask at your Service Unit or Neighborhood. There might be some older Brownies or Juniors that outgrew their uniforms and can hand them down. Some councils or SUs have "uniform banks" for the old uniforms.
3. Let everyone know you are looking for GS uniforms. I've found them at garage sales, thrift stores, etc. All my friends know if it is Girl Scout and cheap, I'll want it. And now acquaintances give me their hand me downs (Sorry, we have needy local girls, the stuff goes back out fast!)
4. Make your own. For above Juniors, they are no longer making full uniforms, just sashes, vests, and casual wear. For formal occasions, they tell us to wear white tops with khaki (tan) bottoms. Tell your families to do this - you will get a nice, uniform look.
Or do Art to Wear and make troop t-shirts. Wear them with khaki pants or jeans, vests on tops, as the troop decides.
2007-10-10 06:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by stenobrachius 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the Girl AND Boy Scouts need new uniforms, that are designed with more input from the youth, and based more on 'dress codes' and local available clothing than expensive, nationally made things. To me, the real tricks are to make it... - affordable - timeless, or at least classic enough it won't look dorky in a couple years - something people WANT to wear - something that the public can easily identify, and - something that the public won't laugh at.
2016-04-07 23:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Kimberly:
I have an online uniform bank for Scouts at http://euxnetwork.net
Keep on Scoutin'
2007-10-12 13:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋