Our Version of TROOP CREST MEANINGS
I received this information from Cricket about troop crests: "The National Equipment Service (NES) is in charge of offering the crests based on sales and demand. If a crest is not selling it is discontinued (like the Oak, which was mine). NES also makes the decision to offer "new" crests. I have a call in to them to see what else I can find out ....who suggests crests, etc. As far as Mary Deganheart in Archives at National knows, there is no "official" list that explains the crests. The meaning is left to the individual troop to determine and can be (does not have to be) based on popular, historical or local interpretation. It could have a particular meaning to the girls themselves that is different from another troop selecting the same crest - but it's meaning should be known to all who have selected it. For example a sailboat might be selected because a group lives on the coast, because many girls sail, because the sail represents (to them) individuality and freedom or practically anything else." I'd like to thank Cricket for her input and the correction of some of my information. Without her I would just be listing it wrong again. Our girls like to be informed with correct information also.
DO YOU HAVE A MEANING FOR YOUR TROOP CREST?
	Bluebird	Known for its song, Good Cheer! and bright color; at home in the city or in the wild.
	Cardinal	Known for its whistle "Good Cheer!".
	Clover leaf	Traditional symbol of good luck; also the shape of the Girl Scout trefoil.
	Daffodil	Spring flower, symbol of sunny personality.
	Dogwood	New life, rebirth; a spring flowering tree.
	Falling Star	Symbol of good luck - makes wishes come true.
	Forget-me-not	Long standing symbol of friendship and loyalty.
	Hawaiian Lei	Symbol for circle of friendship.
	Lightning	Symbol of power in nature.
	Lily of the Valley	Symbol of purity - in folklore, it is known as Fairy Bells.
	Morning Glory	Symbol of awaking of new day and glory to God.
	Music Notes	International symbol of music/song.
	Pine Tree	Symbol for boldness, loyalty, and stability.
	Pansy	Also known as "hearts-ease", stands for service and friendship.
	Purple Violet	Symbolic today of a clean environment and a clean earth.
	Red Rose	The "All American" flower, symbol of beauty.
	Sailboat	Symbol for free as the wind.
	Seashell	A promise of discovery/gifts from the sea.
	Star of Bethlehem	A guide, a goal, it shows the way.
	Unicorn	Whimsy, magic and endless possibilities .
	Waterfall	Symbol of faith and loyalty, and the quest for truth.
	White Rose	Symbol of the Royal House of Stuart - it stands for loyalty and Challenge.
	Wild Rose	Perseverance and adaptability even in the face of adversity, beauty in strength, and exploring possibilities.