Instead of the full uniform a Citizen Scout may wear a brassard of khaki with stencilled trefoil and letters G.S. to which she may add the crest of her troop. The Troop leader’s insignia is a ¼ inch red ribbon around the left arm above elbow. This may be put on uniform or brassard.
Citizen Scouts may work for the same proficiency badges as Girl Scouts. They are recommended to qualify for the progressive badge, especially if they have already won the Proficiency badges.
A Citizen Scout who has been a Girl Scout may continue wearing her badge or she may wear the stripes to indicate the number of badges secured. One stripe denotes five badges; two stripes denote ten, and three denote fifteen badges.
Citizen Scout Ideals
Under the three civic ideals of Good Health, Vocational Skill and Public Service certain activities are suggested from which the Citizen Scout may choose.
I. “I will make myself physically perfect.”
The Government requires that its employees shall pass a physical examination to determine their fitness for service. It is strongly recommended that every Citizen Scout shall determine her own physical fitness by a similar examination given by some competent physician. In this way she may discover any weakness or defect and remedy it by exercise, rest or medical care. An annual examination of one’s body is a strong asset for a long life.
The best body to have is one which is in such good health that its owner does not need to think about it. It serves her constantly and faithfully. The rules for keeping such a servant are:
- Absolute cleanliness in body and clothing.
- Daily exercise and rest in proper amounts.
- Sufficient good plain food at regular intervals.
- Plenty of fresh air and sunshine.
A Citizen Scout should have a definite knowledge of personal health and of her own physical constitution and powers; should know the dangers of disease, and the effects of the social evil.