I have been informed that our pack is due to celebrate its 40th birthday in October. I am still in contact with the Brown Owl who set it up back in the 70s and her assistant leader and the subsequent leader before me. I was thinking that it might be nice to have a celebration party and maybe invite all previous leaders? However that's as far as I've got! I am a little concerned about how I manage 30 over excited Brownies whilst appearing under control (as I think former Brown Owls had smaller pack and probably less chaotic!) If we go down Hostess route, how do I keep Brownies occupied? As we don't go back until 14th September, I haven't got long to rehearse anything etc) If I go down traditional birthday party route how do I make it a meaningful occasion for the older adults (some of whom are obviously now well into their 70s) rather than just an additional pair of helping hands for the evening? I am obviously planning on asking the girls for their ideas, though this doesn't usually go very well, and they need a lot of steering. Maybe i'm now overthinking this, but I would be very grateful for any thoughts or ideas!?