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Girl Scout volunteers honored
At the first meeting for Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, held on March 27 in Branson, Mo., three Nevada volunteers were honored for their contributions to the organization. Fellow volunteers nominated Nani Wilde, Kristull Wingert and Joelle Mason to receive awards.
Wilde, a Girl Scout troop leader for four years, was awarded the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin by her peers for her efforts coordinating events for Vernon County Girl Scouts, teaching girls about nature, and ensuring that Girl Scouting is accessible to all girls. Wingert, who received the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin last year, was awarded the Girl Scout Honor Pin for her efforts in community service, planning Vernon County Girl Scout events and ensuring that girls do their best. Mason has been a Girl Scout volunteer for 10 years, and currently serves as the volunteer Girl Scout service team manager for Vernon County. She was honored with the Girl Scout Thanks Badge for the extensive time that she gives to support the Girl Scout cookie program, her fellow volunteers, and girls throughout Vernon County.
"We are very grateful for the continued support and contributions of volunteers like these women," says Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland CEO Jennifer M. Orban, "Girl Scouts could not exist without the time, energy and heart that they give to the girls." The women were presented with framed certificates and award pins at the event.
Girl Scouting is about building strong leaders. Founded in 1912, Girl Scouting is the premier leadership development organization for girls ages 5-17 in America. With 3.7 million members worldwide, Girl Scouts has a strong history of encouraging girls to become strong, confident young women. The Girl Scout Leadership Development Experience encourages girls to engage not just in traditional activities and service projects, but also in the process of leadership. Through hands-on opportunities, girls learn-by-doing in cooperative group settings and empowering individual explorations. Girl Scouting helps girls discover a strong sense of self, connect with others in a changing world, and take action to help make the world a better place.
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland serves 20,000 girls in 68 counties, who are developing crucial life skills that help them grow courageous and strong so they can make wise choices in today's world and beyond. To volunteer your time, make a donation, or join Girl Scouts, call (877) 312-4764 or visit the organization on the Web at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org.