Awards and Insignia
The foulard is a triangular bandana worn around a scout’s neck that symbolizes their dedication to scouting and their willingness to uphold the Scout Law and Scout Oath (Yertoom or Երդում). The only way to earn the foulard is by reciting the Scout Oath during the summer award ceremony in front of scouts past and present. Girl scouts only need to recite their Scout Oath once and can keep their foulard from their time as a Brownie Scout on. Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Boy Scouts have different foulards, and as such, a scout must recite their Scout Oath once per age group. Scouts keep their foulards even after turning 18, and retired scouts and leaders (Yeretz or Երէց) may be awarded a green foulard signifying their ongoing dedication and support of Troop 86 and 8071.
The Foulard (Neckerchief):
The Deebar award recognizes strong character in a scout and is awarded at our summer award ceremony to scouts who stand out amongst their peers. Each group’s leaders choose a Deebar for going the extra mile, unprompted, and for exemplifying what it means to be a scout not just during summer camp, but throughout the whole scouting year. While there is usually one Deebar per age group, it is possible for no one to be a recipient.
Deebar (Տիպար):
K. Sera Aintablian Entanoor Deebar (Ընդհանուր Տիպար):
The K. Sera Aintablian Entanoor Deebar Award is a distinguished troop-wide honor presented at our summer award ceremony to a Boy Scout or Girl Scout who embodies in every way what it means to be an outstanding role model. Entanoor Deebars are true leaders who have fostered strong relationships with everyone in the troop, continuously inspire others through their actions, and elevate the entire AGBU-AYA Pasadena-Glendale Scouts community. Every active leader has a vote in deciding the year’s recipient.
The Junior Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can earn. It recognizes girls in grades 4–5 who demonstrate leadership, creativity, and a commitment to making a positive difference in their community! To be eligible, a Girl Scout must complete a Junior Journey with their leader before starting her project. Bronze Award projects require girls to identify a real need in their community and carry out a small-scale, sustainable project, and work collaboratively in small teams. Each project encourages teamwork and helps girls develop skills and confidence while making a meaningful impact. Earning the Bronze Award is an important step in a Girl Scout’s journey, preparing her for the Silver and Gold Awards in later years.
Bronze Award:
The Arrow of Light award is the highest award a Webelos can receive and represents a scout’s readiness to become a Boy Scout the following year. To earn the Arrow of Light, a Webelos must complete 6 required badges and 2 elective badges. Our leaders take pride in helping every single Webelos achieve this accomplishment, not just for the physical insignia, but to ensure their scouts are prepared to advance and have a strong foundation to build off once they eventually become a Boy Scout.
Arrow of Light:
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can earn! It recognizes girls in grades 6-8 who show leadership and initiative in improving their communities. To be eligible, a Cadette must complete one Cadette Journey before starting her project. Silver Award projects require a minimum of 50 hours and must focus on making a positive and sustainable difference in the community. Cadettes are encouraged to work in pairs or small teams to plan and develop their project. Each project must address a real community need, create lasting change, and demonstrate a Cadettes ability to lead, organize, and inspire others. By earning the Silver Award, Cadettes not only make a meaningful impact but also build skills and confidence that prepare them for future leadership opportunities, including the pursuit of the Gold Award.
Silver Award:
Earning the Girl Scout Gold award is a rare and remarkable accomplishment, with fewer than 6% of Senior Girl Scouts earning it nationwide. This award is the highest award that can be earned by a Girl Scout and represents a young woman's dedication to service, leadership, and creating a lasting change in her community. To be eligible for this award in the Greater Los Angeles Council, a Girl Scout must be in grades 9-12 and must have completed at least two Journey awards or have earned her Silver Award and completed one Journey Award before submitting a project proposal. The project must be sustainable and requires 80 or more hours of planning and volunteer work. Each project also requires council pre-approval and concludes with a final interview. Topics chosen often reflect each girl's personal passions and aim to address the root cause of an issue the scout cares about. With the support and guidance of their leaders, our girls are encouraged to pursue this challenging and rewarding journey. To date, our troop is proud to celebrate 16 Gold Award recipients, and we look forward to inspiring and supporting many more in reaching this outstanding achievement.
Gold Award:
The highest possible rank in Boy Scouting is the rank of Eagle Scout. Similar to the Gold Award for Senior Girl Scouts, roughly 4 to 8% of Boy Scouts earn this rank nationwide, an achievement that is recognized professionally even outside the world of scouting. Along with climbing the ranks to Life Scout, one must earn 21 total badges; complete 6 months of leadership; and plan, fundraise, and execute a community service project to give back to their community. Scouts must then present their case to a Board of Review–a committee of adults with at least one district or council representative that determines whether the scout is worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout. Our leaders are prepared to guide ambitious Boy Scouts on this seemingly overwhelming journey and ensure that anyone who is willing and able to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout accomplishes that goal!
Eagle Scout Rank:
Once a Boy Scout has reached the rank of Eagle, he may continue to receive special pins, known as Eagle Palms, that represent the number of additional badges he has completed, apart from the standard Eagle Scout Requirements. A Boy Scout who has not yet turned 18 may earn an Eagle Palms for every 5 additional badges completed.
