Silver Trefoil
Transition of Award Requirements
The Silver Trefoil requirements were changed as of August 2010.
While
many girls will be able to apply hours earned toward the old
requirements toward the new requirements without losing hours, there may
be cases where hours do not translate.
If so, girls are
welcome to continue work on the award under the old requirements and to
use the old report forms to track their hours until March 15, 2012. Download the old report form (PDF) and requirements (Word) here.
History
The
GSCNC Silver Trefoil Award originated as the Little Flower Award, which
was presented in memory of Senior Girl Scout Linda Curtis and was given
for commendable service to GSCNC. In 1977, the award was expanded to
include a wider spectrum of service, including government, international
and council service hours. The award did not change materially between
1977 and 2009. In 2009, when GSCNC merged with Shawnee Girl Scout
Council, the Silver Trefoil Award was evaluated by the GSCNC Program
Policies and Goals Committee to ensure it is relevant to and attainable
by today's GSCNC Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.
2010 Award Updates
The
Silver Trefoil Award recognizes commendable service. Facing the
realities of a larger council and changes to the Girl Scout program
model, the Program Policies and Goals Committee studied the award and
recommended revisions. These updates bring the award into line with the
Discover, Connect and Take Action leadership outcomes, and provide
opportunities for recognition for girls throughout the council. The
changes also reflect the interests of today's girls and the reality of
our globally-connected society. A new emphasis has been placed on girls'
reflection on their service. Girls are challenged to focus on how their
service fits into the Girl Scout mission statement, and the Girl Scout
Promise and Law, even before they plan their path to completing the
Silver Trefoil Award.
Silver Trefoil Requirements
100 Hours Total, as detailed below. A Cadette can only apply 50 hours towards the Silver Trefoil Award, the other hours must be earned as a Senior or Ambassador.
Girl Scout Community Hours - minimum of 50 hours
The
Girl Scout Law asks us to be a sister to every Girl Scout. To earn the
Silver Trefoil Award, embody the Girl Scout law. These hours must
include council service, and service unit/association/troop service.
National Service Hours - Minimum of 25 hours
This
category has been redefined as national service hours, with the
understanding that government remains a partial requirement. Service to
country and community is part of the Girl Scout tradition. These hours
must include government service, local service and green service hours.
Global Service Hours - Minimum of 25 Hours
In
light of our council's expansion and to reflect the guiding principle
of the Girl Scout Mission Statement: "Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place,"
the Silver Trefoil Award requires Global Service hours. Global Service
hours include service to international communities and multicultural
service.
Once a girl has completed her hours, she should send the Silver Trefoil Report Form in by April 1st in order to be recognized at In Your Honor in the spring.
Send Report to:
GSCNC
Attn: Teen Program Specialist
4301 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
Or
mailto:programaa@gscnc.org
Click here for detailed instructions on what is involved in earning the GSCNC Silver Trefoil Award.
Download Silver Trefoil Award Report Form. (PDF) (Word)
Click here for Silver Trefoil Award Updates