2019 ANNUAL MEETING & RECOGNITION EVENT

April 7, 2019Sturbridge Host Hotel

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The President’s AwardThe President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a service-delivery team or committee whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed team goals and resulted in significant, measurable impact toward reaching GSCWM’s overall goals.

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award recognizes volunteers who have volunteered a minimum of 6 months to maximum of 14 months who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway.

SU162 Milford Service Team Amy Croteau

Amy Donahue

Tia Marie Lamothe-Brothers

Stefanie Walsh

Kathleen Mahoney

Karen Raleigh

Brenda Wheelock

Kelly Church

Elizabeth Stochaj

Sandy Knapp

Jennifer Schepis

Nicole Bilotta, Baldwinville

Stephanie Lorusso, Holden

Erin McKinley, Holden

Rebecca Moore, Westminster

Maura Morrison, Auburn

Tiffany Parkhurst, Winchendon

Diane Paseos, East Longmeadow

Melissa Purcell, Chicopee

Cindy Rodgers, Dalton

Hugh Scott, Hampden

Doerte Spring, Westborough

Katie Taddeo, Milford

Kristin Tegg, Westminster

Rebecca Allen, Ashburnham

Sara Angelini, Fitchburg

Lisa Bailey, Southwick

Heather Clayton, Northborough

Carol Cotnoir, Fitchburg

Andrea Cummings, Southwick

Kathy Dixon, Jefferson

Suzanne Geng, Westborough

Dionne Greene, Holden

Amanda Hanlin-Hochler, Great Barrington

Amanda Kinchla, Hadley

Shannon Lamere, South Deerfield

Donna Lanzillo, Palmer

Amrita Lash, Williamstown

Beata Lelacheur, Westborough

Sue-Ane Mascaro, Hampden

Sarah Maston, Hudson

Alicia Muck, Hubbardston

Domenica Nooney, Southwick

Karin Ouellette, Uxbridge

Carrie Powers, Gardner

Dave Reed, Sturbridge

Jennifer Schepis, Milford

Julie Schwingbeck, Northborough

Keri Scivines, Westminster

Jill Shah, Shrewsbury

Kathleen Trainor, Sutton

Elaine Urban, North Grafton

Terri Velez, Westborough

Renee Williams, Medford

Kelly Wood, Charlton

Jennifer Young, Jefferson

The Volunteer of ExcellenceThe Volunteer of Excellence is awarded to a volunteer who has contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, or has contributed outstanding service in support of GSCWM’s mission delivery goals.

Sandra Boucher Martin, Leicester• Troop Leader• Service Unit Committee Member• Establied Lending Library for Leaders

Catrina Boumil, Baldwinville• Troop Leader for two troops, Service Unit

Registrar, Service Unit Fall Product Manager• Service Unit Events Committee• Certified Low Ropes and Archery trainer

Michelle Dowds, Bolton• Troop Leader, Service Unit Camping Group• Apple Blossom Camp

Heather Hendrick, Sturbridge• Service Unit Manager• Community Service Organizer

Wendy Higgins, Westminster• Troop Leader,• Service Unit Registrar• Westminster Coordinator• Thinking Day Committee Member

Lynn Jalbert, Oxford• Troop Leader (10+ Years)• Coordinates World Thinking Day• Coordinated Service Unit Bridging Ceremony

Kristen Mabey, Williamstown• Troop Leader• Chair for Service Unit Events• Service Unit Team Member

Kathleen Kreminec, Chicopee• Service Unit Manager,• Service Unit Product Sales Manager• Troop Leader of a large multi-level troop• Mentors and supports other Service Units

Stephanie Lemelin-Bliss, Hampden• Service Unit Cookie Manager, Troop Leader

Colleen Nash, South Grafton• Troop Leader• Former Service Unit Manager• Former Treasurer• Mentors New Leaders• Guided girls to plan and coordinate town-wide

events

Catherine Reith-Lowrey, Holland• Troop Leader• Service Unit Halloween Party Chairman• Committee Member of many events• Service Unit Encampment Team

Nicole Thomas, Bolton• Troop leader for two troops• Leader for the Apple Blossom Camping Group

Karen Yeowell, Westborough• Troop Leader• Service Team Member• Older Girl Consultant• Service Unit Outdoor Consultant• Outdoor Trainer• Service Unit Fall Product Manager

The Appreciation PinThe Appreciation Pin is awarded to a volunteer giving exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience which has had measurable impact on at least one geographic area of service.

Ever-Green AwardThe Ever-Green Award is presented to a volunteer who has previously been awarded the Appreciation Pin for giving exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience which has had continuous measurable impact on at least one geographic area of service.

Karen Clarke, Northborough• Troop Leader for two troops• Service Unit Registrar• Service Unit Fall Product Manager• Service Unit Events Committee• Organized World Thinking Day activities

Janice Hamel, Balwinville• Service Unit Team Member• Service Unit Treasurer

Cynthia Hazzard-Nichols, Charlton• Troop Leader for 20 years• Service Unit Fall and Cookie Product Manager

Christina Manos, Shrewsbury• Troop Leader• Service Unit Manager

Shoshona King, AmherstShoshana serves as a Troop Leader, a Service Unit Team Member and a Level II Archery Instructor. She is also active on several committees for the Town of Hadley.

The Honor Pin The Honor Pin is awarded to a volunteer giving exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience which has had measurable impact on at least two geographic areas of service.

The Thanks Badge The Thanks Badge is awarded to a volunteer whose ongoing commitment, leadership, and service has had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire council or the entire Girl Scout Movement.

Toi Fiore, WestboroughToi is an extraordinary volunteer, distinguished across the Council for her leadership and commitment to Girl Scouts and an invaluable resource for the 100th Town Service Unit. Her contribution to Girl Scouts has spanned many decades and she has touched the lives of many girls and adults in this organization. She stands out in a crowd of hundreds of volunteer Leaders. Leaders feel fortunate to have her knowledge, experience and passion on their Service Team.