Oscar who? If you think the big awards season is over, think again! Awards aplenty are being presented and pinned all across western Pennsylvania as we honor our amazing Girl Scout volunteers.
Thanks to these dedicated champions, girls have access to the life-changing, long-lasting benefits of the Girl Scout experience.
Several of these go-getters were honored with awards during the Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 8.
Appreciation Pin
This award recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in
support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience primarily within one
geographic service area.
Congratulations to:
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| Brenda McAllister recieves her pin from Deb Gerhard. |
Brenda McAllister, SU2644-Seneca
Nominated by Patricia Boyer
Brenda is the service unit manager, treasurer, and MagNut manager. She makes sure that all volunteer roles are filled by capable people, and ensures that Girl Scouts has the support it needs in order to provide girls with quality leadership experiences. She helps wherever she is needed, recruits, and leads by example. Brenda was presented her award at the Greensburg location of the Annual Meeting.
Honor Pin
This award recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of
delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which has had measurable
impact on two or more geographic areas of service, allowing the council to
reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals.
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| Terri was recognized at the Annual Meeting in Indiana. |
Congratulations to:
Terri Bone, SU5703-Mt. Lebanon
Nominated by Malinda Young
Terri engages with Girl Scouting on a council level through
her work on the Gold Award committee and board development. She’s also served on the board of directors
and is now a troop leader. This year she
was actively involved in the 100th anniversary of the Gold Award. In addition, she serves as an example to
girls through her friendship, her willingness to share her experiences, and her
enthusiasm for the Girl Scout experience.
Amy Fugate, SU3617-Millcreek East
Nominated by Courtney Soder
Amy has been working with staff to develop an improved
onboarding system for the entire council.
She also offered feedback on new leader training. She works to recruit more girls and adults,
and wants to make sure that everyone has a positive experience. She is the service unit manager, the product sales
manager, the finance manager, and a delegate. Amy received her award at the
Edinboro location of the Annual Meeting.
Debra Ridgway, SU1603-Scrimshaw
Nominated by Pamela Siergiej
Deb is a long-term volunteer, serving as a troop leader,
mentor, event coordinator, and now as a service unit manager. She supports the Girl Scout Leadership
Experience by hosting a Cadette Journey weekend, which is attended by girls
from multiple service units. She has a
true commitment to the older girl experience, and serves girls throughout the
council at local and council-wide events. Pam received the award during the
Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 8 at the Butler location.
This award honors an individual whose ongoing commitment, leadership,
and service have had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the
mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire council or the entire Girl
Scout Movement.
Congratualtions to Joyce McInnes!
Nominated by Kriss Svidro
Joyce McInnis is a longtime Girl Scout. She is a troop leader, service unit team
member, and a Gold Award committee member. She goes above and
beyond, traveling large distances to support the Gold Award in trainings and
meetings, and goes to the library every day to check emails and communicate
with her mentees. She mentors 8-12 girls
at a time with ease and skill. She also
helps her own service unit to ensure that the girls who are living in low
income situations have the best possible Girl Scout experiences.
The President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a
service-delivery team or committee whose exemplary service in support of
delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed team goals and
resulted in significant, measurable impact toward reaching the council’s
overall goals.
Congratulations to these terrific teams:
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| The Gold Award Committee was recognized at the Annual Meeting in Indiana. |
Gold Award Committee
The group created a new video presentation for the Court of
Awards which was a great success. The committee
also provided guidance for and participated in the event celebrating the 100th
anniversary of the Gold Award. By
helping girls to earn the Gold Award, they are providing the ultimate girl
leadership experience.
Greater Erie Area Day Camp Volunteer Team
This marks the fourth year of a robust service unit day camp
experience. This team worked tirelessly
to continue the tradition of day camp in the Erie area. They maximize the girl experience while
keeping costs affordable for families.
They recruit new adult volunteers, and the camp continues to grow in
girl and adult participation.
Indiana County Program Team
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| Indiana Program Team. |
This combined service unit team surpassed their goals—striving
to see a more involved community presence.
The team is tireless in going out to represent Girl Scouts at community
events. They have increased planning
sessions to provide great low-cost programming in the county. Events are well attended, and well
planned. They offer girls a voice in
their planning.
Celebrate the outstanding work of Girl Scout volunteers!
Consider nominating the outstanding volunteers in your area for a Girl Scouts award. Learn more about adult awards on our website.
