We had three tall green candles and 10 short green candles. (For candleholders, we used cupcakes, but that's another story!) (Luckily enough, our troop has 11 members and one couldn't come. Otherwise some rearranging would be needed.)

Leader: "The three tall tapers symbolize the threefold purpose of Girl Scouting as expressed in our Promise. The first part concerns service to God and our country" (lights first taper).

Assistant: "The second part refers to helping people at all times" (lights second candle).

L: "The third part is our promise to live by the Girl Scout Law" (lights third candle).

A: "Each of the shorter candles represents one part of the Girl Scout Law."

L: "I will do my best"

(Girl 1 walks to the table, takes a short candle, lights it from a taper, and puts it in a holder)

Girl 1: "To be honest and fair"

(each girl lights a candle and says a line)

Leader: "Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts, once said as she awarded badges to a group of Girl Scouts: ‘Every badge you earn is tied up to your motto "Be Prepared." Badges are not awards for something you have done once or for an examination you have passed. They are not medals to wear on your uniform just to show what a smart girl you are. A badge is a symbol that you have done the thing it stands for often enough, thoroughly enough, and well enough to be prepared to give service in it. You wear the badge to let people know that you have earned it, can show someone else how to do it, and are proud of your accomplishment.’

Assistant: "Today the girls will receive recognitions they’ve earned (since September, this year, or whatever time frame) and each girl will tell something she did to earn one Try-it." (The girls take turns stepping forward, briefly describing an activity & showing sample if applicable. L&A hold props & prompt as necessary. After each one speaks, L or A pins badge strip on her)(we pinned the badges to a strip of green ribbon)

Assistant: "As you can see, our girls extended their knowledge in different directions. As a result, we hope they will be more helpful to their family, troop, and community."

L: "Remember that with each new badge, a Girl Scout takes on a new responsibility. A little more is expected at home, at troop meetings, and in your community. Strive always to be worthy of the symbols you wear, and wear them with pride. Best wishes to each of you!"

Promise, Song, etc.

This could be shortened or altered to meet your needs. It worked well for us.