British Guides in Foreign CountriesThe Girlguiding BGIFC Brooch may be awarded to a person who has given commitment over and above the 'call of duty' if the appointment has been performed in an unusually good way, NOT as a retirement gift:
- Someone who has held a variety of roles
- Someone who organises a large event and shows outstanding skills and service during that time.
- Someone who without risk to their own life has shown initiative and devotion to duty, or who has displayed courage or fortitude.
- Someone who has given outstanding service, for example as a Unit Leader and may have done an exceptional job in addition in another capacity.
- A member who gives an unusually high degree of service to an event or role, for example Treasurers, Advisers etc.
- A member of the Trefoil Guild or FOG, who either comes within one of the categories above, or whom the Chairman considers has given service of a high order to the Trefoil Guild or FOG itself.
The Girlguiding BGIFC Brooch may be awarded to:
- Any Member of Girlguiding BGIFC between the ages of 5 and 65.
- Any Member of the Trefoil Guild or Friends of Guiding (FOG).
- Any Affiliated Member of Girlguiding BGIFC.
- Any non-Member, who by virtue of a role fulfils the criteria and who it is felt merits this award.
Applications for this award may be made on the appropriate form (obtainable from the BGIFC Office) by any Leader, Commissioner, Chairman of the Trefoil Guild or Chairman of FOG.
Applications must be sent to the BGIFC Commissioner at the Girlguiding BGIFC Office.
A minimum of two letters of support is needed. The supporting letters should refer to the quality of service, not just the length. All applications and letters must state clearly the position of the signatory and her/his connection with the candidate.
It is imperative that the application is made without the knowledge of the nominee and is not discussed with anyone other than the authors of the supporting letters.
All applications should be signed by the relevant Commissioner, i.e.:
County Commissioner for Counties.
District Commissioner for Independent Districts.
BGIFC Commissioner for Independent Units.
