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A brownie or broonie , [1] also known as a brùnaidh or gruagach (Scottish Gaelic), is a household spirit or hobgoblin from Scottish folklore that is said to come out at night while the owners of the house are asleep and perform various chores and farming tasks.
Brownie points in modern usage are an imaginary social currency, which can be acquired by doing good deeds or earning favor in the eyes of another, often one's spouse. Conjectures for etymology [ edit ]
Brownies are in second and third grades (around ages 7–9). [3] [9] and earn triangular shaped Brownie Leadership Journey Awards and National Proficiency Badges.Their uniform consists of a brown vest or sash which may be worn with a white shirt and khaki bottoms or with an official Brownie uniform. [2]
Any subject is possible and the requirements are designed by the young person in consultation and agreement with their Scouters. [15] There are five badge designs, badges are presented under a number of heading into which the special interest subject will fall. Heading include -Skill, Physical, Adventure, Community, Environment.
Scouts Canada, and their "Cubs" page. Details of requirements for the various badges are provided in The Cub Book (see References). Additionally, some Cub Packs have provided on-line resources that reflect the content of The Cub Book. The "Cubs" page from 14th Gloucester Scouts is an example.
Increasingly, though, merit badges are earned in a class setting at troop meetings and summer camps. [2] The award of a merit badge is represented by a circular patch with an image representing the badge's topic. The patches for the Eagle-required merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on the outside edge. Merit badges required for ...
In others, the merit badge's name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badge's requirements. In 2010, in celebration of Scouting's 100th anniversary, four historical merit badges were reintroduced for one year only—Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking (formerly Stalking). Bugling merit badge was briefly ...
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