2005 Adult Award Recipients

Hear ye! Hear Ye!

The emcee for the day was Sue Manteris, anchorwoman at KVBC TV, Channel 3 in Las Vegas.

2005 saw the first presentation of the Girl Scout Spirit Award. Awards presented included the Membership Numeral Guard, Years of Service Pins, Community Benefactor Award, and the President's Award. Also presented were the Appreciation Pin, the Distinguished Service Pin, the Honor Pin, the Meritorious Service Pin, and the Volunteer of Distinction. The highlight of the day was the staff "Tournament" with the Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II presented at the conclusion. The following individuals, groups and businesses were recognized:

Community Benefactor Award

This year, we are honored to present the Community Benefactor Award to our community partner:  

COX COMMUNICATIONS Cox Communications was instrumental in the establishment of an educational model technology center that will result in enhanced learning opportunities for thousands of Girl Scouts.

Cox Communications donated 10 computers and a fiber broadband connection that will give Frontier Council’s nearly 9,000 Girl Scouts access to high-speed connectivity. Cox is also providing access to “Cable in the Classroom”— educational cable programming about science and nature, news and current events as well as arts and entertainment. They are also donating a television and VCR, enabling the Frontier Council to establish a career and knowledge library.

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Membership Numeral Guard

The Membership Numeral Guard recognizes individuals for their total years of membership in the Girl Scouts of the USA, being registered as either as a girl member or as an adult member.

For 15 Years of Membership:      

For 20 Years of Membership:   

For 25 Years of Membership:   

For 35 Years of Membership:    

For 40 Years of Membership:

For 45 Years of Membership:

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Years of Service Pins

Years of Service Pins recognize levels of continuous service given in a volunteer position. The recipients in this category have been registered with Girl Scouts of the USA for their years of active volunteer service in five-year intervals. This pin differs from the numeral guard in that it represents the number of years an adult volunteer has actively provided service in one position, whereas the numeral guard recognizes years of membership.

5 Years of Service:

10 Years of Service:

15 Years of Service

20 Years of Service

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Girl Scout Spirit Award

The Girl Scout Spirit Award is presented to individuals whose contributions emulate our founder.  They have dedicated their time, energy and finances to the Girl Scouts in an effort to give girls opportunities they would not otherwise be able to experience. 

Caty Crockett

Caty Crockett took on the daunting task of applying for the Donald W. Reynolds Supplemental art grant program.  The first step in this process was to identify the type of art that would not only complement the new service center, but more importantly be reflective of the Girl Scouts.  After meeting with a committee to determine the type of art that would best suit our council Caty began the process of identifying local artists, reviewing their work, and bringing back to the committee the potential pieces of art.  Once the initial selection of artists had been made, Caty completed the application which needed to include samples of the type of art, bios from all of the artists, location map of the facility and where each piece would go and the budget.   She was successful in securing a grant for $132,150.  That was just the beginning…the next phase of the project involved going back to each artist and selecting the actual pieces, negotiating the cost as well as securing the artists to do the installation.  Many of you who have visited the center recently have seen some of the pieces.  Caty will also be putting together a guide which will identify each piece and include information about the work and about the artist.  We were approached by other art consultants who wanted to take on this project for very high fees.  Caty donated all of her time and talents to ensure that we received art that reflects the values of the Girl Scouts.  For her considerable time we are pleased to present Caty with the Girl Scout Spirit Award for outstanding commitment to our organization.   

Ben Graham

Any one that knows Ben Graham knows that he and Chocolate Chip cookies are synonymous.  Each year Ben bakes ten thousand cookies during the holidays to spread some cheer throughout Las Vegas and Carson City.  Girl Scouts have been the recipient of some of the cookies, but more importantly, we have been the recipient of Ben’s incredible generosity.  You see, Ben is the husband of our most recent past president, Elana, and as a result, he has “Volunteered” many times to use his cooking skills on our behalf.  For the past two years Ben and Elana have opened their home to provide an open house fundraiser for the Girl Scouts.  Ben does all the preparing, cooking, and clean up for what is an amazing feast for the guests.  The invitation to continue the open house has been given to Girl Scouts for the next several years.  In the past two years this effort has raised over $11,000 for the council.  Ben also cooked the board hosted breakfast for the destination girls this past summer-and anyone who knows teenagers knows they can really put away the food!!!  Ben has also generously shared Elana with us for the past 14 years.  He has been an avid supporter of Elana’s efforts to make Girl Scouting the best place for girls to be.  Ben has shared her time spent at numerous meetings, he has joined her at many council events and activities and he has also generously contributed financially to the council.  Ben is also member of the Golden Promise Foundation.  For all of his many contributions to Girl Scouting, we are pleased to present the Girl Scout Spirit Award. 

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The President's Award

The Girl Scout President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a geographic area team, or program delivery team, in moving its assigned area or audience toward achievement of the council’s goals during the 2000-2001 membership year. Service unit teams or program delivery teams must strive to meet the following criteria for selection:   

1.team members must have taken training appropriate to their position
2.delivery of the Girl Scout program is effective resulting in a retention of at least 75% of their leaders or troops
3.the overall girl membership for the unit has reached the agreed goal
4.the team reflects the diversity of their area
5.the unit has maintained contacts within the community through sponsorships or collaborationprojects
6.area reports are submitted on time
7.and the unit has developed and implemented a plan to support troop/group leaders and individually registered girl members.

The criteria a service team must meet requires a great level of commitment. The board of directors of Girl Scouts of Frontier Council is pleased to honor the following service teams for their outstanding efforts on behalf of our council:

Presidents Award for the 2003-2004 year:

Silver Willow Service Team

Honorable Mention for the 2003-2004 Membership Year:

Centennial Hills Service Team

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Madalaine Calovini Excellence in Training Award

The Madalaine Calovini Commitment to Excellence in Training award recognizes adults who have achieved the ranking of Experienced or Master level trainer.  The criteria outlines that recipients must demonstrate that they put the participants first in training, convey accurate information in training delivery, and inspire leaders with confidence in working with girls.  The recipients’ performance must go above and beyond the expectation of the trainer position in a way that furthers the council’s goals and objectives.

SUE WATTS

As the chair person for the Adult Education Advisory Committee, Sue led the group through the tedious process of revising the design, progression and facilitation of basic leadership training for new leaders to the council.  She also wrote the skit that introduced the new progression training to the service team volunteers at team training this past July.  Sue has been a part of the training department for many years and trains just about every training class Frontier Council offers.  Sue currently holds the distinction of being a Master level trainer.   Sue has trained at Macy, conducted several national conferences for GSUSA held here in Las Vegas, facilitates an annual Train the Trainers course, and conducts a weekly nature activity for elementary students at the Wetlands Park Nature Preserve.  Sue's heart is in the out of doors and she is currently working on revitalizing our outdoor training for leaders.  Sue is a genuine and caring individual who serves as an example to us all in what Girl Scouting is all about. Congratulations!

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Appreciation Pin

The Girl Scout Appreciation Pin provides an opportunity to recognize  adults who have delivered outstanding service to at least one geographic area, service unit, or program delivery audience. The recipients were nominated by their peers for service given in such positions as product sales manager, program coordinator, organizer of service unit events, troop/group organizer or registrar, service unit manager or other service team positions, as well as board committee members or staff.

MARIANA CARUSO

As Special Events Coordinator, Mariana was instrumental in expanding the service unit events to better support the troops, leaders and especially the girls in Silver Willow service unit.  Mariana has hosted many events over the past few years.  This year she developed an entirely new Making Memories event involving both parents and girls and assisted the council's family giving campaign by incorporating a donation presentation that raised over $400. 

GEORGEANN COOK

As a Special Events Coordinator, Georgeann has hosted many events for the girls and adults in the Moapa Valley service unit.  This year, Georgeann assisted in the 2004 Virgin Valley Day Camp.  Each day Georgeann brought two day camp attendees and two program aide girl volunteers to the day camp from Overton, Nevada, a 180 a day roundtrip.  Georgeann also lead activities at each day's camp.  Georgeann has recently become an apprentice trainer to assist the council in leadership training delivery for our outlying service unit communities. 

NICK ECHLER

Nick is a registered adult in the Boulder City service unit.  During the renovation project for the Boulder City Scout House, Nick was instrumental in obtaining many donations of tools and supplies needed to complete the project.  Nick also gave many hours of his time and talents to power wash the building, prepare and paint areas, and oversee the many other repairs for the project.  Nick always makes himself available when any of the Girl Scout troops need a hand.  

PAULA FARRELL

Paula has been the product sales manager for the Turquoise service unit for many years.  Last summer, Paula stepped up to chair a new event, the Medieval Faire held September 2004.  Paula worked for many hours helping the committee plan as the event expanded into a girl and adult recruitment opportunity.  Paula was able to secure significant financial contributions and the successful community partnership with Kingdom of Vega to pull off the event.  Because of this event, Turquoise service unit was able to register 45 new girl members.

CHERYL GHIRLANDO

Cheryl is the leader of two troops and lead Organizer for Silver Willow service unit.  Cheryl acts as mentor to all new leaders providing personal assistance and resources to ensure their success, and hosts new leader "tea parties."  Cheryl also assembles gift baskets for leaders meetings.  The baskets are auctioned off for play money earned by leaders for attending meetings.  Cheryl has hosted service unit events and last summer, acted as co-chair for the Silver Willow Day Camp. 

JACKIE GONZALEZ

Jackie Gonzalez is a volunteer trainer for Frontier council.  Last year Jackie agreed to attend the American Red Cross instructor class to become a certified CPR - First Aid trainer for our council.  She also achieved the degree of Apprentice Trainer with Frontier Council.  Jackie is currently working on completion of the ARC Babysitter Instructor course in order to provide training to older girls in Frontier Council.   Over the past few years, Jackie has also acted as a first aider for council wide Camporees and the Silver Willow Day Camp.

WARREN HAGMAN

Warren is a registered adult in the Henderson service unit.  For the past ten years, Warren has conducted a workshop on Ham Radio operation for the girls in the service unit, helping the girls learn about radio communications and regulations; the girls even get to talk to other operators around the world.  Warren is also known as the Boulder City scout house lock man.  Warren assists the service team ensuring that all leaders have assigned keys for use of the scout house facility.  Warren also assists in our annual Outdoor Skills workshops and always participates in the Saturday night campfire with a special reading, as well as a special reading when the service unit presented the Flag Ceremony for the 2003 Annual Meeting.

RACHEL LANDS

Rachel is a troop leader in the Moapa Valley service unit.  Rachel volunteered to work as an adult for the Virgin Valley Day Camp.  She also transported and assisted five Program Aide girls in leading science, zink the zebra, and Girl Sports activities.  Rachel's enthusiasm in presenting program to the girls at camp got the girls interested in non-traditional subjects for girls.  This was demonstrated when girls evaluated the activities and found them to be "cool and fun and their favorite part of camp."  Rachel's efforts resulted in five program aide girls achieving their Program Aide recognition with more than 25 hours of service.

LOIS MAASS

Lois has been a troop leader and volunteer council trainer.  Lois volunteered to work at the Silver Willow Day Camp.  She worked with the girls providing lessons on safety and archery skills.  Her station was the highlight of the day for many of the girls and she stayed late every day when the girls pleaded for more time.  Her efforts made the day camp experience a memorable event allowing girls the opportunity to learn about and try use of the bow and arrow.  Lois also served as the day camp registrar and business manager.  Her skill and experience helped to make the day camp a great success.

CHERI RUSSELL

Cheri is a troop leader and product sales manager in the Virgin Valley service unit.  Cheri has been very instrumental in helping to increase Girl Scout opportunities for girls in Virgin Valley.  Cheri has hosted recruitment booths at all schools in the area and has assisted in leaders through mentoring and assistance.  In June 2004, Cheri decided she wanted to have a day camp in the Virgin Valley area.  She recruited adults and older girls for program aides, worked with leaders from Moapa Valley to bring in program aide training, reserved locations and planned program. 

JILL SERNA

Jill is a troop leader and service team coordinator for the Green Valley service unit.  Jill enthusiastically filled various positions on her service team and led the team into new directions.  Jill helped to keep the team focused on building the girl membership within her service unit.  Jill’s planned a single Troop Organization Night that included every school within her service unit area.  With the help of her service team and several troops from her service unit, a successful recruitment event was held with more than 200 parent and girl participants.  More than 40 new leader applications were secured and new troops formed for every age level.  Jill also acts as a mentor to all her new troop leaders, offering to attend their first parent meeting to ensure success in building new troop adult teams. 

LAURA STALEY

Laura is a troop leader and special events chair in the Moapa Valley service unit.  Laura volunteered to work at the Virgin Valley Day Camp, in Mesquite.  Laura led Brownie and Junior girls in earning their Safety Award, the Safety Try-it, and with the assistance of the Mesquite Fire Department, the First Aide Badge.  Laura also acted as a First Aider to the girls in the camp.  Laura's efforts assisted girls from two service units to experience a week long of Girl Scout program opportunities.

PERRI TIGGEMAN

Perri is a troop leader and product sales manager in the Green Valley service unit.  Perri has acted as the service unit product sales manager for Green Valley for many years.  She is known to assist leaders by providing multiple training opportunities and organizing smooth distribution of product for all troops.  Perri is known to be very available to all leaders during the product sales seasons.  She has also gone above and beyond in her efforts to secure new booth locations for troops to ensure success.

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The Girl Scout Distinguished Service Pin recognizes an adult member who has already earned the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin and has provided three or more years of continued service; whose service continues to be exceptional, above and beyond the expectations of the position held; and whose service has impacted at least one geographic area or service unit.  These are the first recipients of this new award.

PAULA PEARSON

Paula is the Registrar for both the Green Valley and Mockingbird service units.   Paula has provided leadership, organizational skills and dedication in the position of service unit registrar for the past several years.  Paula provides her personal service and attention to all leaders of both service units. Paula ensures regular weekly trips to the council office to deliver registrations and is know to make special pick ups and deliveries whenever asked.  Paula's gracious time and attention with new and returning leaders ensures accurate and timely membership records for the two service units she served.

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The Girl Scout Honor Pin recognizes adult members who have delivered outstanding service to two or more geographic areas, or program delivery audiences. Those who receive the Honor Pin have been nominated for this award by their peers. Recipients may be from the board of directors, council operating units, council-wide event directors, board task group members, council instructors, staff, or any individual who has given continuous service in multiple areas to further the goals of Frontier Council.

CORDIA JOHNSON

Cordia is a volunteer trainer for Frontier Council.  Cordia played an integral role in designing and establishing the new progression of adult basic leadership training for new troop leaders.  She also is an active member of the Adult Education Advisory Committee and assisted in creating and implementing the new and improved training process as well as designing the new installment of training entitled "So You're Gonna Be A Leader."  Cordia acted as co-trainer for two sessions Train-the-Trainer last year and serves as a mentor for the Apprentice Trainers.  She also provided training for the Girl Scout Beyond Bars program and will be serving in the position of National Council Delegate in October 2005.

MARY PETTY

Mary is a volunteer member of the Board of Directors and acting Secretary.  Mary plays a vital role in the work of the board of directors ensuring that accurate minutes are taken and submitted.  She is known to go out of her way to various locations to sign as secretary for our council on legal documents.  Mary actively participates as a board representative by attending many council and service unit events.  She also assisted in the board's annual development open house and Fulfilling the Promise breakfast events. 

JUANITA PICKENS

Juanita has been a volunteer trainer for Frontier council since 2003.  Juanita is a certified instructor of trainers and has trained at the Edith Macy Conference Center for GSUSA.  This year Juanita has taken on the task of making our satellite area trainings stronger.  She has facilitated basic leadership, outdoor, and camping training for Moapa, Pahrump, and Needles service unit areas.  Juanita also facilitated training for the 2004 service team training.  Juanita also acts as a mentor to new trainers and is an active member of the Adult Education Advisory Committee.

PATRICIA ROBBINS

Pat is a troop leader volunteer trainer for Frontier council.  She is the lead American Red Cross First Aid and Safety trainer for the council.  She also trains the So You're Gonna Be A Leader and Day Tripper classes.  She recently took the initiative to review and revise the Studio 2B training materials, and update the resource material for our Nitty Gritty courses in order to provide current information for our volunteer leaders.  Pat is know to spend extra one-on-one time with new volunteers at the end of her training sessions and is assisting with the revisions of the ARC CPR First Aid training process. 

APRIL HOLLY SMITH

Holly has been a troop leader, service team member, program committee member, and now a member of the council membership staff team.  As a program committee member, she volunteered many hours and her sewing machine to sew recognition patches and insignia in exchange for Campbell’s labels to help move the council closer to earning a van for camp.  She continues to this day to collect, cut and count thousands of labels for this program.  She took over the staff direction, planning and implementation of two major, successful council day camp events with the assistance of her volunteer team last year.  These were the first day camps Frontier council has held in many years.  Holly also hosted countless hours of recruitment program days and nights to ensure there is a place for every girl in Girl Scouting.    

JUDY SMITH

Judy is a troop leader and program consultant for the Eagles service unit.  Judy acts as mentor to new Daisy leaders and assists returning Daisy leaders with the bridging requirements so the girls can earn the recognitions and get excited about moving up to Brownie Girl Scouts.  Judy is known to volunteer her time at council events like the cookie carnival and service unit recruitments.   Last year, Judy attended the Cheyenne Ridge service unit recruitment event to help get more girls and adults interested in Girl Scouting.  Her troop is also active in the council Sudden Service community service program. 

RUSSELL SVAB

Russell is an adult member of Girl Scouting.  Russell is known to spend weeks of his time preparing for the annual Catholic Scouting Awards event for the Diocese of Las Vegas.  For the past five years, he has designed the programs, certificates, name tags, invitations, poster, and script used by the speakers for the event.  Russell has also taken the time to document and publish the biblical links to the Girl Scout Law.  Russell also served as a council delegate for many years and is active with the Girl Scout Gold Award Alliance in facilitation of the annual Silent Auction benefiting Gold Award recipients.  

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KATHY ECHLER

Kathy is a troop leader, product sales committee member and volunteer council trainer. Kathy has been a council trainer for the past nine years, has trained basic leadership training, and is a certified American Red Cross instructor.  Kathy is the only American Red Cross instructor who trains classes in the evenings for our volunteers who are unable to attend the all day weekend sessions, as well as traveling to our satellite areas to deliver CPR First Aid training.   Kathy has also been instrumental in generating so much support for the renovations to the Boulder City scout house.  She not only rallied adults, girls and community professionals to help out with the project, but gave many countless hours of her personal time towards the completion of the project. 

SUE VAN ETTEN

Sue is a volunteer council trainer and adult awards chair for the Turquoise service unit.  Sue came to Frontier council many years ago and just started when she became ill.  Her commitment to Girl Scouting was evident when she wanted to begin providing Orientation training to the service unit's new leaders while still recuperating.  Since then she has become an active council trainer mentoring new leaders with her many years of experience as a former troop leader in several different councils.  Sue also trains our new So You're Gonna Be A Leader training and has hosted workshops on Songs and Ceremonies. 

BETTY MONSON

Betty is a troop leader, volunteer council trainer, and program consultant for the Roadrunner service unit.  Betty is known as the Daisy Girl Scout expert!  With the new process for training, especially with the Nitty Gritty classes, Betty plays a key role in the all age level portion of the training, specifically with focusing on ability.  She has also helped with the other program age level trainings and trains the Outdoor Nature Activity workshops at the Wetlands Park Nature Preserve.  Betty recently joined the Adult Education Advisory Committee and was instrumental in helping finalize and implement the new training process for leaders. 

LESLIE ZAK

Leslie is leader of two troops, adult education coordinator and awards chair for Silver Willow service unit.  Leslie is a great role model and mentor to new leaders and actively shares her program experience and ideas with everyone she meets.  She provides organized tracking of training and earned adult recognitions for the leader within her service unit.  Leslie shares her professional skills as a physician as well.  She has served as a level II first aider for the council camporee event each year, as well as many service unit events.  Leslie also demonstrates and shares her skills by teaching Dutch Oven cooking to other leaders in her service unit. 

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The Volunteer of Distinction Award recognizes adults who provide service, which is outstanding, above and beyond the expectations for the position held.  Service is delivered at any level of the council, within the council’s jurisdiction, and contributes to the council’s goals and objectives.  The individual is nominated and endorsed by their peers, approved by the council adult awards committee and the council board of directors. 

JUDY MOORE

has been a volunteer council trainer for many years.  She trains the Brownie Nitty Gritty courses, as well as Changing Age Level workshops for Brownie leaders moving up to Junior Girl Scouts.  Judy also plays a key role in the all age level group participation portion of the new Nitty Gritty trainings and really gets the leaders motivated about Girl Scouting and providing quality program for girls.  Judy is a member of the Adult Education Advisory Committee.  Judy's skill and experience was valuable in establishing the new training process and implementation for leadership trainings.  Judy is known to take time off from her paid job to conduct daytime trainings for the council.  She also serves as a mentor for the apprentice trainers and is considering taking the certification course required to become an instructor of trainers. 

ELLEN WORTH

Ellen is a troop leader, product sales committee member, volunteer council trainer, and consultant for the Eagles service unit.  Ellen is known as a true "green" Girl Scout and is involved in many roles in Girl Scouting.  She is even known to vacation at other Girl Scout councils. She is a master trainer and has trained nearly all the courses we offer.  She specializes in Junior Nitty Gritty and Junior Badges and Signs workshops.  She is a member of the Adult Education Advisory Committee and assisted in the development and implementation of the new training designs.  Ellen is a long time member of the council product sales committee and participates in every aspect of product sale program delivery from working the cookie cupboard to the cookie carnival.   Ellen has been a national council delegate for Frontier Council.  Among the many volunteer services Ellen provides, she is also Financial Consultant and Adult Awards chair to her service unit.  She is always focused on the girl in Girl Scouting and has assisted other service units in conducting girl and adult recruitment. 

The Girl Scout Thanks Badge is given to an adult member who has contributed in extraordinary ways that benefit the total council or the entire Girl Scout movement.  The service provided is so significantly beyond expectations that no other award is appropriate.

Elana Hatch  (Tribute given by Pat Miller, CEO)

To anyone who knows Elana, it should come as no surprise that she is receiving the Thanks Badge, which recognizes outstanding service that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout organization.  I have had the privilege to work with Elana for the last 14 years as she served on the Nominating Committee, researching, interviewing and placing candidates to serve on our board, then serving on the board as a nominating committee/board member at large, board member, National Council Delegate, 2^nd Vice President, and President. As council president she has served the council ably, effectively and graciously.  Her leadership saw the council through the successful completion of the council service center.  She has led the way in contributing financially and ensuring the board not only contributes 100%, but also participates in fundraising activities.  As one board member said, In her daily life at work, home and in the community she is a great Girl Scout supporter, okay sometimes shameless supporter.  From the grocery store, to the airport, to church, to work, Elana lets the community know what is going on with our organization.  “Girls Scouts need a new building, Girl Scouts need money for Camp Foxtail, and Girl Scouts serve girls at risk…She is often heard saying “did you know we have a new program let me tell you about it.”.  She has opened the door for Girls Scouts to attend community functions to tell our story and solicit donations, she herself opens her home every December to let 300 people tour, donate money, eat homemade dinners and desserts in her home-the amount of effort put forth for this is truly a labor of love.  Elana has served not only as a role model on the board, but for many board members she is a mentor. Under her guidance, a more diverse, dedicated, and active board now serves the Frontier Council to insure the continuity and success of the Girl Scout movement.  She consistently goes above and beyond and has devoted countless hours to the Council and the girls.

For the past 4 years she has been my partner as she served in the role of Council President.  I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work side by side with Elana during these past four years as it has been a wonderful partnership-Elana truly has a vision for what Girl Scouting is and can be for the girls in our community.   I can think of no one more deserving than Elana to receive the Thanks Badge. 

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The Girl Scout Thanks Badge II is the highest national award, developed by GSUSA, and is given to an adult member who has continued to provide outstanding service that benefit the total council or the entire Girl Scout movement. The candidate must have already been awarded the Thanks Badge.

Kristy Cotrell   (Tribute given by Renee Cotrell, Membership Specialist/ Daughter)

Kristy has continuously provided support and service to Frontier Council in an exceptional manner.  In her current position as Vice President of Volunteer Relations she has been instrumental in bringing the board and operational volunteers together by encouraging board members to attend service unit and council events, and by taking information from the board to service team meetings. Kristy also attends many council and service unit events in her role as board member.In addition to personally making a significant contribution to our capital campaign, camperships, becoming a  member of the Golden Promise Foundation and a member of the Juliette Low Society, Kristy has brought many potential donors to our ask events, and other activities to enable us to solicit donations.  Kristy recently served on the Council Performance Assessment Task Group and spent uncountable hours researching and reviewing documentation which ultimately was submitted to our national organization as part of the chartering process-she even hosted the entire task group at her place of business and everyone at the Flying J Truck Stop knew the Girl Scout were there-what great visibility.Kristy has also worked with our program committee to ensure exciting program activities are offered to girls, especially in the area of destinations, the canoeing program and major events.  Kristy is instrumental in our camp clean up days, bringing lots of people to help as well as finding donations of money and materials for projects that are needed at Foxtail. Kristy has been involved in one way or another with this council since 1983.  Girl Scouting has been a part of our family’s life for as long as I can remember.  From having my dad help plant trees for community service to my little brother sticking a set of keys in the light socket of Wengert Elementary School at a Girl Scout Meeting.  Girl Scouts is very important to my mother.

In truth, if you want something done Kristy is one of the first people we call on.  Her impact on the girls in this council is immeasurable.  There are very few people who have made such an impact on a council and Kristy is truly on of those special individuals.  I can think of no higher recommendation than to present her with the Thanks Badge 2. 

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