Girl Scout (Brownies) patch

Yes! I had volunteered to help my daughter's troop work on the food allergy patch. Go to this link and scroll down to the bottom for information:

[url="http://www.foodallergy.org/pal.html"]http://www.foodallergy.org/pal.html[/url]

The troop leader had to sign off on the forms, but there was a lot of information provided to earn the badge. We had to send away for the badge because our local council didn't have these.

I just saw this under the be a pal program!! That's great!

When I called for info, they said this patch is only for girl scouts, not brownie scouts. I did pass the info on to our big sister troop, though.

Cathy

Brownies are Girl Scouts! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

But, Yes the patch is geared toward the older girls. However, I did this with a second year Brownie group with great results! I tweaked where necessary and added a 'requirement' that taught them about the epi-pen and they really "got it". Instead of the patches that are for the Junior and up age levels, I bought them the rubbery bracelets that are so popular now. If I do say so myself, they are the most allergy aware group of Girl Scouts I have ever seen! It is something they remember 3 years later and they all are very conscientious (sp?) when it comes to our Service Unit activities.

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Little Man's Momma
a*k*a Kendra

LilMansMom:

What do the bracelets say and where did you get them? I am also interested in doing this w/ 2nd year Brownies. thanks

That's a really great badge idea. I'll have to check and see if there's one similar for the Canadian Girl Guides.

What about one for cub/boy scouts? Anyone know of this?

The bracelets say "FOOD ALLERGY P.A.L." and they come in a tiny ziploc bag with a testomonial inside.

I have a couple left if you'd like me to send you one to see.

You can purchase them from FAAN's website:
[url="https://www.foodallergy.org/shoppingcart/CGI-BIN/msascartlist.dll/ProductInfo?productcd=MBAND5Y%20"]https://www.foodallergy.org/shoppingcart/CGI-BIN/msascartlist.dll/ProductInfo?productcd=MBAND5Y%20[/url]

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Little Man's Momma
a*k*a Kendra

Edited to finish answering the question! Apparently I zoned off somewhere mid-sentence!

[This message has been edited by LilMansMom (edited September 25, 2006).]

LilMansMom:

I am going to email you off line. Thanks!!!