Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers and Members at Adult Recognition Ceremony

HOUSTON, Texas (May 13, 2024) – Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) honored exceptional adult members at the annual Adult Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Camp Agnes Arnold. The contributions of the adult members honored were evident as GSSJC awarded over 50 recognitions with 11 President’s Awards to outstanding communities. From troop leaders to mentors and administrators, these volunteers exemplify the Girl Scout values of courage, confidence, and character. “Adult Recognition Ceremony is an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to the adults who make a profound difference in the lives of our Girl Scouts,” said Mary Vitek, CEO of GSSJC. “Their dedication and selflessness inspire us all.” Among the honorees were individuals recognized for exceptional leadership, innovative programming, and commitment to Girl Scouts. Their work helps to create a positive environment where every girl can reach her full potential. “This list represents all the different ways in which different volunteers engage,” said Jo Blackburn, volunteer development coordinator and board member at GSSJC. “Multiply this list by 1,000, and that's how many of our volunteers I'd love to see recognized. This doesn't count the many thousands of national and council awards across the nation, or the awards presented locally by Girl Scout volunteers.” Council Awards

• Family Award: Gena Drawhorn and Derek Drawhorn
• Key Award: Silver Award Committe (Darlene Wafer, Gail Tompkins, Janine Shipman, Magna Cayll)
• Lifetime Achievement: BJ Bonner, Rosemary Haffemann

National Awards

• Appreciation Pin: Barbette Andrus, Amy Jones, Angela Richard, Diana Murray, Heather Arlt, Mei Po Ho, Stephanie Bejune, Tamra Wilkerson-Politte, Janet Jaime, Kaitlyn Pace, Brigitte Summerlin, Jennifer McCullough, Stephanie Contreras, Christy Tahin
• Honor Pin: Angela Martin-Worthington, Janet Lovelady, Jane Gadaska, Melanie Pace, Mel Underhill, Danysha Woods
• Thanks Badge: Elizabeth Meservey, Rebecca Perry, Michele Herod, Megan Hickel
• Thanks Badge II: Gail Rankin, Sandra Judson
• President’s Award: Lone Star Trails, Emerald Oaks Community, Stargazers Community, Buffalo Trail Community, Lone Star Treasures, Lone Star Trails, Woodland Trails Community, Gulf Meadows, Yellow Rose Community, Klein Trails Community, Colony Creek Community

Membership & Service Honors

• 55 Years of Membership: Gail Rankin
• 45 Years of Service: Gail Rankin
• 40 Years of Membership: Noreen Wasserman
• 35 Yeas of Service: Cindy Costales
• 30 Years of Membership: Alix Reilman, Portia Cook, Michele Herod
• 25 Years of Membership: Jamie Arlt, Brigitte Summerlin
• 25 Years of Service: Michele Herod
• 20 Years of Membership: Heather Arlt, Cherly Brown, Christina Smith, Trisel Davis
• 20 Years of Service: Jamie Arlt, Cherly Brown, Trisel Davis

For more information about GSSJC and how to become a volunteer, visit www.gssjc.org.