The Saga of a Leader

PARENT: My daughter's just turned five, she'd like to join your ranks.
TRAINER: Oh, good! We need new leaders.
PARENT: I have no time, but thanks.

TRAINER: I'm sure you'll like it fine.
PARENT: I said I have no time.
TRAINER: The training starts on Monday, sign on the dotted line.

PARENT: My daughter's just turned eight, she'd like to fly up now.
TRAINER: The Leader's Guide will tell you, the where, the when, the how.
PARENT: I'm really rather beat, I'd like to take a rest.
TRAINER: You don't know what you're saying, the next two years are the best.

PARENT: My daughter thinks it's time, some camping she should do.
TRAINER: Well G.S. camp is just the place, we'll go along with you.
PARENT: I cannot sleep on cots, it hurts my back and head.
TRAINER: You really needn't worry, you'll never get to bed!

PARENT: My daughter tells me now, that day camp is the thing.
TRAINER: We need a dance director, and someone who can sing.

PARENT: I cannot dance a step, I cannot sing a song.
TRAINER: Well ten days in our day camp, we'll prove to you you're wrong.

PARENT: My daughter is now 12, I've really had it now
I've hiked and camped and cooked outdoors, you name it--I know how.
TRAINER: But can you really say, you haven't had some fun?
Do come and learn about Cadettes, your work has just begun.

PARENT: My daughter is fourteen now, as leader, I am through.
TRAINER: You can't stop now when, Seniors need advisors just like you.

PARENT: My daughter is sixteen and it's time for me to go.
TRAINER: You can't, not now, Ambassadors are our advocates and seek what you
now know.

PARENT: I have another girl, now she is seven, too.
TRAINER: Well aren't you glad you're so well trained. You know just what to
do.
PARENT: Oh, yes, indeed I know, I'm quitting Girl Scouts today.
TRAINER: But surely you have learned by now, you never get away.

TRAINER: And then the sad occasion comes. (S)he ends her(his) worldly care.
"Welcome," says spiritual guide, " Your troop is over there."