Girl Guides, Brownies and Rangers July 1970, the Guides and Brownies participated in an Ecumenical service at with Rev. Ian Glass and Rev. Gerry Tingley . The service featured the music of Glen Campbell and Simon and Garfunckle . Having just come through the 60's, emphasis was on tolerance and showing kindness to others. July 1971, the 1st Girl Guides camped at the new Fairhaven near Murray River and included girls from Summerside , Parkdale , Sherwood , and Belfast for a total of 40 Guides plus two leaders, a staff of 6 and a couple of girls not yet old enough to be Guides. Camping provided the ultimate situation for Guides working on their Gold Cord, later known as the Canada Cord. Leadership and wilderness camping were two important requirements and camp offered the opportunity to complete these and other outdoor badges. August 1971, Guides and Brownies sponsored a float in the Gold Cup and Saucer Parade to promote the new Girl Guide Camp at Fairhaven. September 1971, a special candle lighting ceremony was held in Marshfield Hall, for the Brownies flying up to Guides. The 1st Patrol Leaders were informed of the following announcement from the National Office of the Boy Scouts of Canada that "girls will be accepted as members of the Scout Rover crews." This prompted the following response from Mrs. K.B. Clysdale , Chief Commissioner of Girl Guides of Canada . "Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada wishes to make it very clear that any such membership must be on an individual basis and not as an official member of the Girl Guides of Canada ." She stressed that her organization, while encouraging joint activities, does not advocate membership for boys, nor does it allow male leadership. However, she added that this did not preclude men as members of committees, in fact, their assistance was welcome at any time." Achievement Awards 1971 - Gold Cord: Sharon Stewart and Helen Boswell. 1973 - Cord: Gail Boswell, Adene Clow, Glenda Thompson and Marilyn Wood. 1974 - Cord: Marjorie Boswell , Sandra Boswell, Sylvia Ellis and Rhonda Stewart 1975 - 1980 Cord: Donna Boswell, Debbie Coles, Beverley Coles , Marguerite Clow , Beth Johnston, Nancy Wood and Carol Wood . On October 2, 1974 the 1st Girl Guides along with a number of brave Brownies held an overnight camp in a secluded field surrounded by evergreens. No tents, just sleeping bags around a campfire. The temperature was cool with a touch of frost in the air but the energy and excitement of the girls was high as they went about their patrol duties, keeping wood to the campfire, roasting wieners, marshmallows and s'mores kept everyone warm. The singing never sounded better than that night under the stars. Softly falls the light of day As our campfire fades away Silently each Guide should ask, Have I done my daily task? Have I kept my honour bright? Can I guiltless sleep tonight? Have I done and have I dared, Everything to be prepared? Commissioners from the area included Francis Coles , Commissioner and Judy Bain , , both of Suffolk . February 1975 - to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Girl Guides of Canada , Mrs. Gordon Bennett , Honourary President of Girl Guides of PEI was a special guest at the Thinking Day Tea. The Guides and Brownies participated in a Provincial Rally at UPEI with Mrs. WP . Gurd, Chief Commissioner for Canada . 1980 - the 1st Girl Guide Company came to a close. The Brownies continued until 1992. In 1992, to celebrate 30 years to Guiding in this , a special church service was held at Central United Church in Dunstaffnage . The 1st Boy Scouts, Cubs and Beavers took part in the service along with the Brownies. Camping The first two Girl Guide camps recorded on PEI were Rustico , 1923 and Corran Ban , 1924. Perhaps the largest camp held on PEI was at Marshfield with 159 Guides. Camping areas in