2007 Adult Award Recipients

The 2007 Annual Adult Awards and Recognitions luncheon was held April 29th at the Plaza Hotel and Casino. The Silent Auction opened at 11:15 AM, with the luncheon commencing at 11:30AM. Gina Cancelliere, of KLAS-TV – Channel 8 weather team was the emcee for the day. Reverend Marion D. Bennett, Sr. of Zion Independent Methodist Church delivered the invocation. The entertainment was provided by Mariachi de los Artes, a student group from the Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts. They have been together for approximately three years and are under the direction of Frank Grijalva.

Awards presented included the Membership Numeral Guard, Years of Service Pins,Trainer's Pins, Frontier Silver Award, Appreciation Pin, the Distinguished Service Pin, the Honor Pin, the Meritorious Service Pin, the Volunteer of Distinction, and the Thanks Badge.

Honored Community Supporter

This year, we are honored to present a Community Supporter Award to:  

CARPENTER SELLERS ARCHITECTS

Carpenter Sellers has been a constant friend and supporter of Girl Scouts of Frontier Council.  After the loss of Bambi Hall at Camp Foxtail due to heavy snowfall during the 2005 winter, Carpenter Sellers offered their support by designing a new outdoor dining facility for the camp.  They generously donated ALL of their time and effort to the project.  In addition, they continue to donate their time and skills by participating in events and activities such as the recent “Ms. Fix It Day”, which paired women in all areas of construction with over 122 Juniors to learn about everything from building to landscaping.  We appreciate their support and look forward to a long friendship with the individuals at Carpenter Sellers Architects.  Accepting on behalf on Carpenter Sellers Architects is Steve Carpenter. 

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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 30 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:

15 Years of Service:

20 Years of Service:

25 Years of Service:

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Trainers Pins

The Trainer’s Pin recognizes adults who are currently appointed trainers and who actively participate in the delivery of council training programs. The recognition has three levels: apprentice, experienced, and master trainer level. Today, we have two individuals to award.

The APPRENTICE LEVEL Trainer’s Pin is awarded to an individual who completes a train-the-trainer course, becomes an appointed council trainer, and conducts a specific number of trainings per year for the organization.

The MASTER LEVEL Trainer’s Pin is awarded to an individual who is an experienced trainer, designed training curricula, has taken the GSUSA Instructor of Trainer course at the Macy Training Center in New York, and conducts a specified number of trainings per year for the organization. Please come to the stage when your name is called.

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Frontier Silver Award

The Frontier Silver Award recognizes an individual who has been a registered member of the Girl Scout movement for at least 25 years, with a minimum of 5 years in Frontier Council. The nominee must have performed an outstanding job, beyond the expectations of the position held and must have contributed directly to helping the council move toward its operating objectives and goals. An individual receives this award only once. This year we are pleased to recognize:

JANET NOLD

Janet began her journey as a girl member in the 1950’s. She came back to the Girl Scouts in the 1970’s when her oldest daughter became a Brownie Girl Scout, taking the position of leader with the Suncoast Girl Scout Council in Tampa, Florida. In 1974 her husband was transferred to Nellis Air Force Base and Jan once again became a Girl Scout leader with Frontier Council. Eventually she was a leader for both of her daughters following them through Senior Girl Scouts. Time passed and in the early 1990’s, Jan’s granddaughter became a Daisy Girl Scout and Jan became the leader of yet another generation of girls. Jan kept all of her girls through their years as Senior Girl Scouts and two years ago, she watched her granddaughter bridge to an Adult Girl Scout member. Jan has always taken great pride in her girls and their great accomplishments through Girl Scouting. Congratulations to Jan who is receiving the Frontier Silver Award, the highest membership award for our council.

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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.

DENISE ASTLE

Denise has been a registered parent with troop #312 for over six years. She demonstrates her commitment to Girl Scouting by volunteering her time to secure nut booth locations for the Turquoise Service Unit, as a result of her hard work and dedication in researching profitable locations, the girls had a very successful sales season.

JACCI DALZIELL

Jacci is a Juliette Coordinator and leader for the Green Valley Service Unit. Her enthusiasm to place girls into troops and recruit new volunteer leaders has helped Green Valley increase their membership by over 50 girls. This increase is directly related to all the hard work and long hours Jacci has put in. She is a tremendous asset to Green Valley and Frontier Council.

GREG GIACOMI

Greg is the Team Coordinator for Whispering Pines as well as Sunrise Service Units. He also manages the East VISTA Yahoo Group. This insures that leaders from three Service Units receive information about upcoming council events, Service Unit events, and other program opportunities. Greg has worked with multiple Service Units to put on council wide events such as Family Skate Night and Thinking Day. Greg’s service has benefited many girls and adults in and outside of his assigned areas.

TAMMY HETRICK

Tammy has been with our council for seven years. She is involved in both a Junior and a Cadette troop, where she is a co-leader, cookie mom, and all around helper. She is the Adult Education and Adult Awards Coordinator for the Spring Valley Service Unit. She is also a member of the Aquatics Committee, bringing water related events to the girls in our area.

JOYCE KISSELL

For the last five years, Joyce has been a member of the Finance Committee where she contributes her knowledge and guidance from her career as a CPA. She assisted the council in making a smooth transition when updating their funding software program. Joyce donated countless hours helping transfer data, understand the program, fix the problems, and provide support to staff. She goes the extra mile whenever any assistance or research is needed.

WENDY SARDO

Wendy is a troop leader in the Roadrunner Service Unit and a member of the Service Team. Over the last ten years, Wendy has provided support to other leaders, helped with special events, as well as leading girls in five different troops. Wendy helps the girls find out who they are through Girl Scouting. She is always willing to lend a hand wherever and whenever it is needed.

DONNA SILVA

Donna Silva has immersed herself in Girl Scouts very quickly. In two years she has become a troop leader, Green Valley Special Events Coordinator, and assisted with service unit product sales. Each job on its own is a big commitment, let alone doing all three as a second year volunteer. She is a shining example of a dedicated volunteer for Frontier Council.

DONNA VALENCA

Being with Girl Scouts for seven years, Donna continues to embrace the Girl Scout philosophy and has shown extraordinary commitment to the Girl Scout way. She holds three positions in the Whispering Pines Service Unit: Juliette Coordinator, Adult Awards, and Adult Education Coordinator. Not only is she active in all aspects of the Service Unit, she leads a very energetic troop of 22 Brownies and Juniors, adding new girls at every turn.

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Distinguished Service Pin

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.

CHERYL GHIRLANDO

Cheryl is the Team Coordinator for Silver Willow Service Unit, where she cultivates new leaders with a personal touch, as well as creates events to help recruit new girls. In addition to being a troop leader and Team Coordinator, Cheryl is also the co-chair of the Silver Willow Day Camp. She has been the creative mind behind three successful day camps. Last years theme was “Fine Arts”. She helped to organize local artists to come and show the girls how to paint self portraits, paint glass, pottery, and many other ways to express themselves through art. Each year they have filled the camp to capacity with new and existing girl members.

DAWN HUTCHINSON

For fourteen years, Dawn has been a dedicated volunteer with Girl Scouting. In addition to her work as a leader, she has been a member of the Service Team for at least the last 5 years. The Silver Willow Service Unit has valued her service as the fund development Chair. For every leaders meeting, Dawn puts together “mystery gift bags,” which she fills with fun and exciting seasonal or other themed items. She puts a lot of thought, time and creativity into the bags. All the proceeds from the sale of these bags are donated to Council at the end of the year. Dawn is a constant source of energy and enthusiasm- a valuable asset to the organization.

DAVINA KOEHLER

Over the last thirteen years Davina has become more involved with the Girl Scout Organization. She began as an Assistant Leader, moved on to become the Troop Leader, and then joined the Service Team. As a member of the Service Team, she served in the positions of registrar and Team Coordinator. Davina ensures leaders meetings provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere were leaders can get assistance. Because of her special personality and commitment, the Roadrunner Service Unit has experienced an increase in membership.

JILL SERNA

Jill Serna is an excellent example of a positive role model for both girls and adults in Girl Scouting. She has mentored a troop of girls successfully from Daisys to Cadettes. The girls in her troop take on numerous leadership roles and act independently proving that they have a great leader and role model. Jill has also been the Green Valley Team Coordinator for the last four years. Through her leadership, Green Valley’s membership has continued to rise each year. This is in large part to her troop formation nights, where as many as ten new troops have been formed. Jill has implemented new strategies to retain the leaders they already have and to help to grow new leaders and make them feel welcome.

PERRI TIGGEMAN

Perri has been the Green Valley Service Unit Cookie Manager for the last five years. Last year, under her careful direction, Green Valley sold the most cookies in the council. Her forethought and organizational skills have made their cookie sale run smoothly for both new and returning leaders in one of the largest Service Units in the council. Perri travels extensively with her job. She never lets it interfere with her commitment to Girl Scouts. Her dedication and devotion has made a difference in her girl’s lives.

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Honor Pin

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.

ROXANNE BROWNING

Some people may not know her name, but know her by her jacket full of patches. Roxanne has been a Girl Scout for 21 years. She started as a co-leader for her nieces Brownie troop. She actively works with two troops, the Spring Valley Service Team, and has recently joined the Aquatics Committee. She has been teaching canoe certification classes for many years. She has opened up a new world for girls in her troop and others through canoeing, showing them exciting adventures that test their capabilities, endurance, and confidence.

BRYCE CLUTTS

Bryce has been an outstanding member of the Girl Scouts of Frontier Council Board of Directors. He has been instrumental to numerous projects that have benefited the entire council and the Girl Scout movement in Southern Nevada. In 2006, Bryce played a significant role in the remodeling of the Henderson Scout House, by soliciting the donation of custom cabinets for the facility. In addition, for our first annual “Dessert Before Dinner” gala, Bryce assisted in securing sponsors and donations, including one from his own company Danoski Clutts Building. From blast emails to personal phone calls, he is constantly advocating for Girl Scouting.

RENEE COTRELL

A Girl Scout since she was a Brownie, Renee earned her Gold Award and is now a Membership and Adult Education Specialist with the Girl Scouts of Frontier Council. She oversees the Silver Willow and Roadrunner Service Units, as well as the Adult Education Department. She has been an integral part in the smooth transition of Roadrunner, Whispering Pines and Sunrise Service Units to become the East Vista. Her leaders see her not only as a guide through their Girl Scout journey, but as a friend. She is always there to make suggestions, assist in problem solving, and answer all of their questions. She assists the Service Teams plan and execute events to recruit new girls and leaders to move forward to meet their membership goals. Renee is a product and example of exactly what Girl Scouting in the Frontier Council can do for young women.

MATT FRADY

Matt started working for the Girl Scouts six years ago and has become essential to the smooth running of Camp Foxtail. Since he began at Foxtail the changes have been remarkable. He will go out of his way to get whatever the user may need and to make them feel welcome. During resident camp he provides back-up to the camp director, fills the many “maintenance requests” and even finds time to interact with the campers. Matt voluntarily took EMT training to provide a certified EMT on site at all times. In addition to his duties at camp, Matt has also taken on the daunting task of maintaining the Service Center, as well as the Council’s Scout houses.

BONNIE KARCH

Over the years Bonnie has held many positions on the service team, including Team Coordinator. Her organization and calm personality make our volunteers feel welcome and supported. Bonnie also has been the co-chair of Silver Willow’s week long day camp for the past two years serving more than 170 girls! Bonnie provided songs, activity direction, games, and more. She ensures the day camp culminates with a special presentation where girls get a chance to show off what they have learned to the special family members in their lives.

SUSAN PUCCIARELLI

Susan has been a troop leader, service team member, manager, finance committee member, and most recently a member of Frontier Council’s board of directors. Susan is an outstanding advocate for Girl Scouts and has been very instrumental in promoting fund development special events such as “Dessert Before Dinner” and the Board Holiday party. Over the last year, Susan solicited gifts for special events, annual giving campaigns, camperships, and gifts in kind. She consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to help fulfill the funding objectives of the organization.

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Meritorious Service Pin

JANET NOLD

Janet is Canoe Certified with the American Red Cross and has spent the last seven years teaching the girls of Frontier Council how to paddle and sharing her joy and enthusiasm for paddling both canoes and kayaks. She served as Service Unit Manager for four years in a row. Jan loves working with older girls. It allows her a chance to give back to the community and give each new generation a new perspective of what it means to give of your self unselfishly. Her troop averages 30-40 hours of community service each year, by participating in food drives, clean ups, walkathons, Sudden Service, and Cookie Carnivals just to name a few. This year will be Jan’s 26th year as a Girl Scout member and volunteer. She leaves a legacy for us all to admire and aspire to.

FRANCIS ORTIZ

Francis has been a service team member, manager, and is now a troop leader and council program committee member. Most recently, Francis has been instrumental in planning and facilitating very successful Destination programs in Nevada and Mexico which have served more than 100 girls. Currently, she is planning a Destination to Sangam World Center in India in the summer of 2008. Francis is also the council volunteer coordinator for the Bronze and Silver Award programs, conducting trainings for girls and mentoring advisors to help girls be successful in achieving their leadership awards.

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Volunteer of Distinction 

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. 

PATRICIA ELLIOTT

Trish has been a troop leader and program committee member forever! For many years Trish has helped girls explore the greater outdoors through her development and implementation of the council canoe programs. Whether canoeing the Minnesota Boundary waters or paddling down the Colorado, you can always find Trish at the lead. Trish has successfully facilitated more than 75 canoe trips in the last 10 years, and is still a very active member of the Aquatics committee, continuing to plan their next journeys. Trish has also been an active participant on the council Destinations committee, supporting every council destination event since its inception in1993, including the current Europe Destination to be held this summer. Trish’s service to Girl Scouting truly merits Frontier Council’s highest recognition, Volunteer of Distinction.

ROGER FOUTS

Roger has made Girl Scouts a major part of his life. He is the leader of his granddaughter’s troop, a member of the Cheyenne Ridge Service Team, as well as a Master Level Council Trainer and council committee member. He is currently the Adult Education Coordinator for his Service Unit. He put together a workshop specifically for the leaders in his area about the correct placement of uniform pieces as well as for Product Sales paperwork even going so far as to put all the Product Sales information into a PowerPoint Presentation. As a trainer he is part of the committee to redesign the entire outdoor training series of classes. Roger will be moving out of state shortly and we wanted to make sure he knew he would be missed. Roger is without a doubt a Volunteer of Distinction!

MARILYN MATTICK

Marilyn has been a troop leader and council committee member. In fact, every girl in Marilyn’s troop earned their Girl Scout Gold Award. Marilyn joined the Gold Award Alliance in the early years of the committee and has been very instrumental in bringing it to its fullest potential. As President of the Gold Award Alliance, she has reviewed hundreds of Gold Award projects and personally mentored many, many girls to successful achievement of their Girl Scout Gold Award. Marilyn also participates actively in the planning and facilitation of the Young Women of Distinction Gold Award recognition event each year. She was crucial in the development and continuation of the Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship fund, enabling girls to receive scholarship funds for continued education. Marilyn also participates actively in the “Go For The Gold” training, helping girls understand the requirements of Gold Award projects and mentoring troop advisors to be encouraging and supportive. Marilyn is truly a Volunteer of Distinction!

BETTY MONSON

When it comes to Daisy Girl Scouts there is no one more knowledgeable than Betty Monson. She has been a Daisy leader for more than 10 years. Each year her troop consists of thirty or more Girl Scouts. Since Betty continually has a Daisy troop every year, it gives her a chance to show her parents that they too can be a leader. Every year, she has had at least one new Brownie troop created from the parents of her Daisy troop. Last year she helped three separate troops get started. Along with her positions of Daisy leader and on the Service Team of Roadrunner Service Unit, she is also a council trainer. Betty trains all Daisy level volunteer leaders. Betty has even impacted the Program Department by putting together a prosperous partnership with the Wetlands Nature Park. She will take any troop who is interested on a guided tour of the Wetlands Park. She has also helped create more Council-level Daisy events, such as Daisy Day at Council, where the girls received a guided tour of the Girl Scout Service Center, made clothespin caterpillars, and sang songs. Betty offers her expertise to all troops, whether at the Wetlands or just helping leaders with new ideas. Betty’s dedication to her Daisy's and Frontier Council make her worthy of being a Volunteer of Distinction!

Thanks Badge

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.

DEBBI SVAB

Debbi is the Vice President of Volunteer Relations for the council board of directors. She has also been a troop leader, service team member, manager, council committee member, and is currently a member of the Gold Award Alliance. Over the years Debbi has provided mentoring, support, and recognition to hundreds of troop leaders in her service unit. Her commitment in this role was exceptional as she served in her service unit manager position for more than eight years. She then moved on to the board of directors as a Member-at-Large. Debbi has been very supportive of council membership and fund development campaigns, and always acts as the advocate for the girl in Girl Scouting. Debbi is a charter member of the Gold Award Alliance and has been instrumental in developing the mentoring committee, reviewing hundreds of Gold Award projects, personally mentoring girls, and an active participant in “Go For The Gold” girl workshops. Debbi is also an integral part of the Religious Awards committee. She is a founding member and has spent the last fifteen years promoting the awards. This past year 62 girls earned awards. Debbi is always encouraging and supportive of both girls and advisors. Her continued service and dedication to the girls is a shining example of what adults strive to be in Girl Scouting. Join us as we give Thanks to Debbi for her exceptional commitment!

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