FRIENDSHIP STICK

"This little stick means friendship of a very special kind. A friend you know is really great and very hard to find."

Smooth the wood on the ends and carve with a jackknife. Do not cut too deeply as all you want to do is cut through the bark. Paint them with bright colors.

Note: younger girls could simply paint the colors on popsicle sticks or tongue blades.

SYMBOLISM:

• The X shows the 5 colors which are represented in all the flags around the world ... it's there with the hope that someday they may all fly together in peace. (colors: green, black, blue, yellow, red)
• The "buttons" represent a rainbow to connect all of us in a spirit of friendship. (colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet)
• The bottom green button represents your acceptance of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• The top should be painted green for Girl Scouting.
• On the backside, a blue dot represents charity for all.
• Split Heart of Gold for old friends and Silver for new friends

The following poem can be used when you make one:

FRIENDSHIP STICK

This little stick means friendship of a very special kind.
A friend is great, you know, and very nice to find.

It is made by the giver from a stick off the ground,
Just as friendship, in unexpected places, can be found.

It is bent to fit the curve of the earth,
It can also be a smile...full of mirth.

Share your stick with a new found friend,
You might find the sharing will never end.

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