Tag Archives: centenary

GEM100 wrap-up

Posted on June 29, 2015 by communications254

This post contains a LOT of photos! See if you can find yourself and please leave a comment if you do. First some thanks: 1. Thanks to the organising committee for a spectacular job of creating a memorable event for … Continue reading →

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GEM100 is almost here

Posted on June 26, 2015 by communications254

Just a quick post today to wish all the members past and present a happy 100th birthday for Sunday! We’re finishing up our big year of centenary celebrations this Sunday with a street party in Forrest Place, Perth. We are … Continue reading →

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Information on GEM100

Posted on May 23, 2015 by communications254

About GEM100 – an update from the organisers GEM100 is a celebration of 100 years of Girl Guiding in Western Australia and is our opportunity to celebrate with a party and to showcase girl guiding to the public of Perth. DATE: SUNDAY 28 JUNE … Continue reading →

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The big finale – Centenary Closing

Posted on April 1, 2015 by communications254

GEM100 has landed! AMENDED 13/4/15: You can now register for this event until May 8, 2015. We anticipate this event to be the biggest one of our Centenary year. It’s particularly special because it takes place on Saturday June 28 … Continue reading →

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Our Speakers – Leading Women 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by communications254

In this post, we plan to introduce you to some of the talented speakers who will be inspiring and teaching us at the State Leaders’ Conference April 18, 2015. Leading Women – Speakers Maree Ansey At the young age of … Continue reading →

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Snippets from the past: Girl Guides WA’s Cenotaph Flag

Posted on November 26, 2014 by communications254

There was pride and excitement in 1931 when Lady Baden-Powell brought a Cenotaph flag to Australia. The Cenotaph is a war memorial situated on Whitehall in London. It is an empty tomb in memory of all service people who have fought and … Continue reading →

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WA State Conference: Leading Women

Posted on November 11, 2014 by communications254

State Leader Conference 2015 Celebrating women and leadership over the past 100 years As you know, June 2014 – June 2015 is a celebration year to mark the centenary of Girl Guides Western Australia. The motto for the centenary year … Continue reading →

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Snippets of history: Girl Guides WA in World War II

Posted on October 20, 2014 by communications254

Girl Guides in Western Australia worked hard to help out with the war effort in World War II, 1939 to 1945. Here are some of the initiatives Girl guides worked on. Helping Bombed Areas During World War II the Girl … Continue reading →

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#Jamboree100 Day 5 – Fremantle Frenzy recap

Posted on October 10, 2014 by communications254

After a fantastic week full of adventures, the Jamboree-with-a-Difference ended today in Fremantle. This post features photos contributed by the wonderful girls and Leaders of WA Girl Guides. Hundreds of Girl Guides and Leaders once again gathered together – this … Continue reading →

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#Jamboree100 Day 3 – Perth Zoo recap

Posted on October 8, 2014 by communications254

The blue and yellow crowds massed at the Perth Zoo entrance this morning and could be seen straggling … er, marching … along Labouchere Road as leaders and parents tried frantically to find parking. The girls were chatting happily and in high … Continue reading →

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