World Thinking Day - Country Selection Part 1

WORLD THINKING DAY CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY, equity, and inclusion reflected in our global movement. World Thinking Day is a day for international friendship. It is an opportunity for Girl Scouts to learn more about our worldwide sisterhood of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Is your Troop interested in hosting a booth at our 2020 World Thinking Day? Please check our Country List listed by the Regions and select the country your Troop would like to represent at our 2020 World Thinking Day. EACH COUNTRY WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING: 1.) DISPLAY (BOARD, PICTURES, COSTUMES, ETC.) 2.) SWAP (THAT REPRESENTS YOUR COUNTRY) 3.) PASSPORT STAMP/STICKER (THAT REPRESENTS YOUR COUNTRY) 4.) FOOD AND/OR ACTIVITY (YOU MUST INCLUDE EITHER A FOOD OR ACTIVITY OR BOTH IF YOU'D LIKE) 5.) AND TWO GIRLS TO BEAR YOUR COUNTRY'S FLAG IN OUR OPENING CEREMONY PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: • PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ARRIVE PROMPTLY. SET UP WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 AM AND THE EVENT STARTS AT 1:00 PM • EXPECT TO 1,000 GUESTS TO ATTEND SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY • CLOSED TOED SHOES ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. • YOUR COUNTRY'S BOOTH MUST HAVE AN ADULT CHAPERONE AT IT AT ALL TIMES • IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMERCARE@GIRLSCOUTSCCS.ORG We are requesting a $50.00 deposit which will include the use of your country's flag. All country flags will be provided by Council. After event is over and the country's flag has been returned to Council you will be reimbursed the $50.00. Please keep in mind that if you are preparing food you will need to take into consideration any food allergies and/or latex allergies when using gloves. DEADLINE TO SELECT YOUR COUNTRY IS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 LEVEL: ALL LEVELS MAXIMUM: 150 COUNTRIES TO CHOOSE FROM Transfers, cancellations or refund requests must be made 7 days prior to the event. There are no refunds after the deadline or closing date of the event.