Girl Scout Flag Ceremonies Always give the flag of the United States the position of honor. This means:
Put the flag to the right of other flags. Put the flag in front of other flags. Put the flag higher than other flags. Never let the flag touch the floor or ground.
Girl Scouts always use the citizen's salute even if they are in uniform. Stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart. Salute: when the flag is being raised or lowered. when the flag passes you in a parade. when the National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner) is played. To do a flag ceremony, select a color guard. The color guard is composed of: Flag bearer One for each flag -- carries the flag. Guards One or more for each flag -- helps to post the colors, if this is done and protects the flag's honor. Caller Announces each part of the ceremony. Girls should be in full uniform, including white gloves, if this is a public (P.T.A., service clubs, parades, etc.) ceremony. Troop meetings and activities do not require girls to be in uniform for flag ceremonies. Red sashes are not worn with the uniform. The sash sets are used, especially at camp, when girls are not in uniform to give a "uniform" appearance. A public ceremony may be done as follows: Color guard stands ready at rear of room. Caller -"Color guard, attention." "Audience, please stand." "Color guard, advance." (Remember right, front, higher!) Colors may be held during the Pledge of Allegiance or colors may be posted. Color guards stand at attention and are silent throughout the ceremony. They do not salute, say the Pledge or sing any song that might be included. Caller -Caller -Caller --
"The flag of our country, pledge allegiance." (Optional) "Please join me in singing..." (any patriotic song). If the colors are not to be posted then... "Color guard, retreat." Again remember right, front, higher.