Girl Scouts Seek Award Nominees, Volunteers

From the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) announces an open call for nominations for its prestigious Women of Distinction recognition.

The 12th annual Women of Distinction luncheon on March 19, 2013 at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa is an event that honors women who have achieved success in their chosen fields and who serve as role models for girls and young women. It benefits Girl Scouts of West Central Florida.

In addition to the Women of Distinction, the inaugural Woman of Promise Award will be presented to a deserving young woman under the age of 35.

Those selected as honorees are women whose accomplishments make them positive role models who inspire girls to achieve their own goals and dreams. They exemplify the Girl Scout Promise and Law through ethical leadership and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens through community service.

To be considered, Women of Distinction and Woman of Promise nominees must live within Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s geographic boundaries (Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties); nominees are not required to have been Girl Scouts.

Nominations will be accepted through Monday, Sept. 10; applications can be downloaded from the council’s website. Honorees will be announced in October.

For more information, contact Jerri Creed, development manager at 800-881-4475, ext. 1690, or jcreed@gswcf.org. 

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GSWCF is also seeking troop leaders, both men and women older than age 18, to volunteer as positive adult role models for girls. Troop leaders facilitate activities meeting the contemporary needs of girls, and make a lasting impact by helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

GSWCF works in close partnership with troop leaders to deliver the information and support needed to help girls unleash their potential. As part of its commitment, GSWCF offers a flexible schedule of in-person and online trainings for all troop leaders, assisting them in developing their skills and learning about the Girl Scout program.

In addition to troop leaders, GSWCF is seeking volunteers to fill a variety of other positions. Volunteers are needed to work behind the scenes to support troop leaders, or to train other volunteers. Volunteers are also needed to work directly with girls as event directors or program facilitators at local Girl Scout camps. The possibilities are endless! No matter the position, Girl Scout volunteers gain valuable job experience, hone leadership skills, participate in their community and, ultimately empower and inspire girls.

For more information on volunteering with GSWCF, visit the the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida online. For specific questions or to learn more about the current volunteer needs in west central Florida, contact Kristie Wiley at 813-262-1765 or volunteer@gswcf.org.