2013 Volunteer Award Recipients
One day, you decided to volunteer with Girl Scouting. As a result, girls are one step closer to blossoming into their true potential. Every day, you’re providing girls the environment they need to pursue the interests, causes, and leadership roles that matter most to them. They’re learning from you that there are many paths they can take to make a difference in the world, whether it’s being a scientist, a CEO, or a stay-at-home mom. Under your guidance, girls are standing up, standing out, and standing tall in every aspect of their lives.
Thousands of volunteers play a critical role in making the Girl Scout vision become a reality. The Girl Scout program would not exist without the countless hours given by troop leaders and assistants, group advisors, troop committees and parents, service teams, and even community volunteers and organizations. These volunteers deserve public recognition for their dedication to girls and the Girl Scout organization. Many go far beyond the expectations of their position. The following honorees have each made a difference in the life of a Girl Scout. With their help, we can all look forward to many more years of Girl Scouting.
Click on the category to see full list of the 2012 recipients.
The Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes volunteers for their excellent service in delivering Girl Scouting directly, working with girls and volunteers in a troop, camp, or other activity.
Volunteer of Excellence
Joyce Russ – NW Prairie Girls, Saint Francis
Tiffney Yeager – Prairie Trail 36, Norton
Lucinda Smith – Tri-County Twisters, Hill City
Shirley Milholland – Tumbleweed, Garden City
Connie Bahl – Tumbleweed, Garden City
Tami Moore – Tumbleweed, Garden City
Janet Tobin – Southwind, Johnson
Michele Stoddard – Sunflower Sisters, Liberal
Autumn Biltz – Trailblazers, Dodge City
Patty Fletchall – Sunflower Central, Great Bend
Kendra McBride – Victory Rock, Hays
Teresa Lemon – Victory Rock, Hays
Tammy Mitchell – Victory Rock, Russell
Miranda Staggs – Iroquois, Protection
Shelby Schaffer – Iroquois, Greensburg
Angelique Libby – Iroquois, Haviland
Erin Crouch – Ninnescah, Coats
Linda Chambers – On the Edge, Anthony
Martha Fee – Reno County, Hutchinson
Stephanie Pohlman – Reno County, Hutchinson
Adrienne Jackson – Reno County, Hutchinson
Kelly Berkley – Wheatland, Downs
Brenda Geist – Prairie Winds, Salina
Terri Mattison – Prairie Winds, Salina
Erin Schmidt – McPherson/Rice, Canton
Angelia Myers – McPherson/Rice, McPherson
Kathryn Cyre – Harvey County, Sedgwick
Lesley Draper – Flint Hills, Emporia
Mengdi Cao – Flint Hills, Emporia
Teresa McNellis – Tri-Lakes, Burlingame
Margery Sawdey – Tri-Lakes, Waverly
Aimee Craig – Tri-Lakes, Carbondale
Amanda Showalter – Prairie Wind Star, El Dorado
Traci Plumlee – Northern Star, Iola
Angela Soukup – Cowley County, Winfield
Kevin Lambdin – Cowley County, Arkansas City
Stacy Ryder – Wichita Northwest, Wichita
Jennifer Fawcett – Sedgwick County West, Goddard
Heather Ballinger – Sedgwick County West, Wichita
Miscy Reeser – Wichita West, Wichita
Elizabeth Ragland – Sedgwick County Southwest, Haysville
Allie Losey – Sedgwick County Southwest, Wichita
Sally Cox – Sumner County, Belle Plaine
Samantha Saville – Sedgwick County Southeast, Mulvane
Sarah Pinkham – Sedgwick County Southeast, Derby
Susan Martin – Wichita East, Wichita
Rhonda Levardi – Wichita East, Maize
Elaine Harrington – Wichita Northeast, Wichita
Kristin Gayden – Wichita Northeast, Wellington
Laura McLaughlin – Wichita North, Wichita
Christina House – Sedgwick County North, Valley Center
Victoria Gibson – Specialty Troops, Wichita
Allison Wright – Specialty Troops, Wichita
The Appreciation Pin recognizes Volunteers for their excellent service towards council goals in one geographic area.
Appreciation Pin
Trina Mays – Sunflower Borders, Wallace
Beth Burke – Sunflower Central, Larned
Edie McQuade – Victory Rock, Russell
Jeniffer Himelrick – On the Edge, Anthony
Carra Mayberry – On the Edge, Kiowa
Diana Sawaya – Reno County, Hutchinson
Kathie Crispin – Prairie Winds, Lincoln
Susan Faler – Flint Hills, Emporia
Carolyn Sattler – Flint Hills, Emporia
Amy Huizenga – Tri-Lakes, Overbrook
Jenna Hielscher – Tri-Lakes, Overbrook
Tammy Hutchison – Cowley County, Arkansas City
Brandi Rising – Cowley County, Winfield
Dustyn Morgan – Wichita Northwest, Wichita
Shannon Welch – Wichita Northwest, Wichita
Joey Bamberger – Sedgwick County West, Goddard
Kristy Plotner – Sedgwick County West, Wichita
Melissa Losey – Sedgwick County Southwest, Wichita
Kelly Snow – Sedgwick County Southeast, Haysville
Lisa Wilson – Wichita East, Wichita
Trisha Walls – Butler County West, Rose Hill
Dani Van Arsdale – Butler County West, Andover
The Honor Pin recognizes volunteers for their excellent service towards council goals in two or more geographic areas.
Honor Pin
Vicky Chessmore – NW Prairie Girls, Atwood
Jamie Schnaithman – Tumbleweed, Garden City
Larissa Graham – Sunflower Central, Great Bend
Diana Staab – Victory Rock, Hays
Latisha Haag – Victory Rock, Ellis
Sue Jorns – Ninnescah, Pratt<
Mary Ellen Harding – On the Edge, Harper
Joyce Kaup – On the Edge, Anthony
Heather Betzold – Wheatland, Alton
Lynn Archer – Butler County West, Andover
Robert Lee – Wichita East, Wichita
Rosemary Gangel – Butler County West, Wichita
Lynne Chappell – Sedgwick County North, Wichita
The Thanks Badge honors volunteers for their ongoing service in Girl Scouts which helps the entire council or the overall Girl Scout movement.
Thanks Badge
Robin Armfield – Harvey County, Sedgwick
The Meierhoff, Fanestil, and Wheatbelt Service Regional Awards recognize outstanding service in support of Girl Scouts in specific geographic regions.
Regional Awards
Fanestil: Rebecca Coltrane – Tri-Lakes, Overbrook
Meierhoff: Zeke Cheever – Flint Hills, Emporia
Wheatbelt Service: Cheryl Kernohan – On the Edge, Attica
The President’s Award is for an entire service delivery team or committee whose support of Girl Scouts leads to a significant impact in reaching council goals.
President’s Award
See all the photos from the 2013 VAE below.
