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Re: Trips, disappointment, etc.
Robert Gerrish (bobg@ANDES.PNW.NET)
Fri, 9 Dec 1994 18:10:24 -0800
On Fri, 9 Dec 1994, Bob McGwier wrote:
> We had a death blow dealt to our trip to Russia. The kids are truly
> disappointed and bitter. The organizers, who had known for almost a
> year that they were going to attempt this, did not investigate requirements
> of organizations. The girl scouts (GSUSA) have the (ridiculous) rule that you
> must plan a trip such as this for two years. The Delaware-Raritan GSC
> told us not to bother trying again. The girls are so angry they want to
> go over to an Explorer post. It took BSA ONE WEEK to return a National
[snip]
The only reference I can find in Safety Wise to two years is a One to Two
year lead time in applying to stay at a World Center or Girl Guide
hostel. Trips to Headquarters of a WAGGGS Association requires the
"Intent to travel Form B: Request for World Association Card of
Introduction" six to eight weeks prior to departure. This form appears
to go to your local council and then GSUSA. As I remember, there is no
Worls Center in Russia, and it is unlikely that they have a Girl Guide
hostel. I would find out from national, the actual details, I know that
our council in this area is not always the last authority on activities
outside of their area and your council may not be either.
Terry Howerton Sakima Group, Inc. SCOUTER Magazine Kansas City |
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