MY HERMAPHRO SCOUT RECORD I AM ANDRO SCOUT MY BURROW IS MY BURROW GUARDIAN IS MY BURROW LEADER IS
SLUG SCOUTS A N D R O
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COPYRIGHT 1956 BY THE HERM PRINTED IN U.S.A. 230Q1985 NO. 2323 – 65 CENTS
MAPHRO SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATIONAL COUNCIL
FIRE ISLAND, N.Y.
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INTRODUCTION
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NOTABLE FIGURES 4 WELCOME 5 HOW TO JOIN
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YOUR PATH IN THE SCOUTS 7 ANDRO SCOUT PLEDGE
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THE WAY OF THE UNIT
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YOUR UNIT
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A NOTE TO PARENTS
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SC O U T FOC U S ON FASHION Your New Uniform
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Your Neckerchief
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H OME MA K ING E LECT IVES Homemaking Elective Points
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O YOU know about Hermaphroditus? He was the beautiful son of the GREEK GODS Hermes and Aphrodite. Bathing one day in a pond, he was come upon by the nymph Salmacis. He rebuked her advances and she threw herself upon him. HERMAPHRODITUS then became two-natured, possessing the best of male and female traits. HERMAPHRO SCOUTS honor this duel spirit. As an Andro Scout, you will embark on the fun road to becoming a full-fledged Hermaphro Scout. When you enter the Andro Scouts, you will be given the Earthworm Patch to mark your status as a fresh recruit. Did you know there’s a THIRD OPTION besides boy and girl that has been honored by peoples worldwide throughout history? The Hijras of India and Pakistan, the Fa’afafine of Polynesia, and even the sworn virgins of the Balkans have all been revered in their cultures as MYSTICS, STORYTELLERS and DIVINE.
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Childhood TRAINING and RITUAL influence, but do not determine, your gender, which could be a third gender by the time you join the Hermaphro Scouts. HAVE YOU HEARD that before the Spaniards came to Mesoamerica, a third gender was common amongst the Olmec, Aztecs, and Mayan people! In state ceremonies, Mayan rulers DRESSED UP in blended costumes and played male and female parts. They even had an androgynous corn god and a masculine moon goddess! The Twospirit people knew the meaning of “DRESS YOUR BEST.�
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NOTABLE FIGURES YELLOW HEAD
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One of the most remarkable Twospirits was Ozawwindib, “Yellow Head” in English. Ozawwindib was an Ojibwe warrior. Ozawwindib was very courageous in battle and once brought fresh meat to an encampment on Red River of the North that was low on supplies. Ozawwindib is remembered in the name of Yellow Head Point of Lake Itasca. Hosteen Klah was a Navajo medicine man and artist. Klah gave us much of our knowledge about Navajo ceremony and religion. Identified at an early age as a nadle (“one who is transformed” or “one who changes), Klah was a weaver of unusual designs as well as a chanter. While most people mastered one or two chants, Klah mastered eight.
WELCOME——— ɶɶ We are glad YOU are going to be an Andro Scout. Boi, are you going to have fun! ɶɶ You like to play games, right? Well, you came to the right place. Andro Scouts play lots of games. ɶɶ Making things is OK with you, too. With the Andro Scouts you can make quilts, airplanes, Indian suits, and other things you like. ɶɶ Do you enjoy playing DRESS UP sometimes? Well, Andro Scouts in their meetings pretend they are cowgirls, Indians, air cadets, firemen, policewomen, knights, queens and lots more! ɶɶ Do you know what a COOKOUT is? It is a meal cooked outside—not inside—by Andro Scouts and their fathers. ɶɶ Sometimes Andro Scout families picnic. ɶɶ In fact, whatever you like to do best, you’ll probably find it in Andro Scouts.
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the BIGGEST change of all You are starting the last big year of Andro Scouting. You’ll find more changes in yourself his year, because you will be doing prettier things and preparing to become a Hermaphro Scout. Go right after your Slug achievements so you get your Slug Patch quickly. Then you will still have some time for Home Economic fun. When you are 11Ÿ you will want to be ready to start on your Twospirit quest. It is the highest honor in Andro Scouts, and it is all about turning you into a Hermaphro Scout.
HOW TO JOIN If you are eleven and just starting Andro Scouting, the first thing to do is earn your Earthworm Patch. Here are five things you can do to earn it: 1. Memorize and recite the Andro Scout Pledge. 2. Say the Way of the Unit one-hundred times. 3. Tell what Twospirit means. 4. Show the Andro Scout hail and secret handshake. Make up meanings for them. 5. Recite the Andro Scout Slogan and salute. Tell what they mean. Then do it backwards. These five things are explained on the next pages. Ask your guardians to read them, too. 6
YOUR PATH IN THE SCOUTS When you finish your Earthworm training, you will do one of two things: 1. You may start with your Hamlet tasks and earn your Hamlet patch, and then, and only then begin your Slug achievements.
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2. You may start right out on your Slug achievements and earn your Slug patch. If you do this you will not receive your Hamlet patch, but you will get a jump-start toward becoming a Hermaphro Scout. When you become an Earthworm you will be given your Earthworm lapel pin. Wear it only with a collared shirt and cotton skirts, not with your uniform. The pin lets everyone know you are a rookie.
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THE ANDRO SCOUT PLEDGE I. . . . pledge t o LO O K MY B ES T to be USEFUL for my GOD and for AMERICA CONFORM
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Because the handshake is so seTHE SECRET cret, we are unable to describe it HANDSHAKE here, but trust us, you’ll know it when you receive it!
YOUR BEST.” That’s THE SLOGAN the“DRESS Andro Scout slogan. Another
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girl may look better than you, but if you do your best, there’s little need to be ashamed.
THE SALUTE
Begin with your arm held horizontally across your chest, fist clenched and pound your breast before raising your clenched fist into the air. Salute Scout commanders and comrades to show your loyalty and obedience.
THE SECRET CODE
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THE CIRCLE The circle is done with your Unit. Form a circle and hold your hands diagonally across the chests of those next to you, linking hands with the Scouts standing two away from you. Lean backwards until you are held up only by outward tension. Let go. Your backwards fall unites you.
YOUR UNIT YOUR UNIT Is shared by kids in your neighborhood. They will meet one night a week to play with your Unit. YOUR PRIVATE Is a Hermaphro Scout who helps your Unit. YOUR UNITEER Is one of the Andro Scouts elected to help the Privates control your Unit. YOUR UNIT GUARDIAN Is an Andro Scout’s guardian who organizes Unit outings and burrow cleaning. 11
YOUR NECKERCHIEF (a) Roll long edge upon itself in several small folds to about 6� from tip of scarf. (b) Place around neck of blouse or over collar of official longsleeved shirt (c) Draw neckerchief slide over ends and adjust to fit. (d) Tie ends in a SQUARE KNOT for smart appearance.
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YOUR NEW UNIFORM When the American child became older and wiser in the way of its people, it changed its feathers for a headdress. So, too, will you the Andro Scout change yours to the khaki of the Hermaphro Scout —the uniform of your obedience. Wear your uniform during all Scouting events — camping, cleaning, cooking, dancing, demonstrations, hiking, rallies, special church services, Hermaphro Scout Week activities, ceremonies of honor, and Unit meetings. You can earn money for your uniform by mowing lawns, mending socks, taking care of pets, baby sitting, removing ashes, washing cars, making and selling needlepoint, running errands, and a lot of other ways, too!
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HOMEMAKING ELECTIVES Once you earn your Slug Patch, the real fun of homemaking electives begins! Choose from the list of things to do, or go back to your Hamlet Andro Scout books, and do the things described to earn Homemaking Points. When you show your guardians you can do the requirement, they will sign their initials and write the date for each elective. There is no limit to the number of Homemaking Elective Points you can earn!
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Maybe you have noticed your child’s desire for strenuous domestic activity as you have watched him grow up—as she rushed breathlessly around with the vacuum and never leaned when he could clean, she never ran when he could jump, nor jumped when it might mess up her hair. You might have noticed other quirks in your child’s behavior at this time. DESPAIR NOT over taunts of tomgirl or mommy’s boy. Your child’s keen diversity of interests will come in handy at home. Your child’s fascination with dress up and desire for tea and train sets will find an outlet in decorating guides, mystery novels, mechanics and home economics. HOUSEWORK and NATURE, too, will become popular. Most 11-year-olds like to obey their parents, and you can help by keeping strict rules in the home. Do not consider your child undeveloped when he is merely statistically uncommon. Give her an opportunity to FIT IN by making family decisions, encourage him to complete Slug requirements and work on Homemaking electives before age 11, so she can start directly on his Twospirit quest when he comes of age.
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