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ADULT RECOGNITIONS
| List of the
Awards
How to Nominate
Year Pins
Leadership Development Pin & Leaves
Progressive Volunteer
Award Forms |
The purpose of
recognition is to facilitate, acknowledge, credit or celebrate the
achievements of volunteers. Whether the recognition is in the
form of a simple thank-you for a small job well done or a formal
commendation for years of faithful service in a key position of an
organization, such acknowledgement is a signal to the recipient that
she/he is noticed and appreciated - that she/he is recognized.
While a sincere word of thanks or personalized note of appreciation
is most rewarding, there may be an occasion to recognize an
individual or group that has given outstanding service. Awards
are available to recognize an individual's contributions to Girl
Scouts both from Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and Girl Scouts of
Western Ohio. |
2007 ADULT
RECOGNITION EVENT
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LIST OF AWARDS
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GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A. AWARDS |
| Name of
Recognition |
Description |
Awarded At |
| Outstanding Leader Award |
Recognized outstanding troop
leadership qualities in the delivery of the Girl Scout program
to girls |
Service Unit Recognition Event |
| Outstanding Volunteer Award |
Given to an adult member
serving in a capacity other than leader or in addition to
leader. The volunteer gives outstanding service, which
benefits the service unit, and is beyond the expectations of the
position. |
Service Unit Recognition Event |
| Appreciation Pin |
Recognizes outstanding service
to at least one service unit |
Council-Wide Recognition Event |
| Honor Pin |
Recognizes outstanding service
in two or more service units. |
Council-Wide Recognition Event |
| Thanks Badge |
Recognizes outstanding service
that benefits the total council or entire Girl Scout
organization. |
Council-Wide Recognition Event |
| Thanks Badge II |
Recognizes continued
outstanding service given by a Thanks Badge recipient. |
Council-Wide Recognition Event |
| President's Award |
Recognizes the efforts of a
service team or program delivery team in moving its assigned
area or audience toward the council's goals during a fiscal or
membership year. |
Council-Wide Recognition Event |
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GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIO - GREAT RIVERS
REGION
AWARDS |
| Paddlewheel |
Recognizes volunteers who have
increased the community's awareness of the Girl Scout program
through their exceptional work in Girl Scouting. |
Council-Wide Recognition Event |
ALL OF THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 31, 2008!
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HOW TO NOMINATE AN
INDIVIDUAL FOR AN AWARD
Adult Recognitions in Girl Scouting
contains an explanation of the purpose of each award, criteria for
selection, nominating procedures and forms and examples of possible
candidates for the awards. You may also download the nomination
forms below.
Applications must be received at the Girl Scout Center by January 31,
2008. They are then evaluated by the council adult
recognitions selections committee and presented at the annual council
recognition event held in May.
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YEAR
PINS
(Represents the number of years registered as a Girl Scout – include
both girl and adult years)
Each year Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers presents year pins in
five-year increments (5, 10, 15, 20 etc.) to currently registered
volunteers. To receive a year pin, please complete the Year Pin
Request Form and return it to the Girl Scout Center by January 31, 2008.
Be sure to indicate on the form how you wish to receive your year pin.
Year pin requests received after the deadline will be held for
distribution in 2008, or may be purchased through the council store.
Year pins for 30 or more years are presented at the council recognition
event in May.
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VOLUNTEER YEARS OF SERVICE
PINS
(Represent the number of years of volunteer service)
Each year Girl Scouts of Western Ohio – Great Rivers Region presents Years of Service
Pins to currently registered volunteers for 20 years of service or more.
These pins come in 5-year increments. To receive a Years of Service pin
at the annual Adult Recognition Event, complete the Years of Service Pin
Request Form found in Section H and return to the Girl Scout Center by
January 31, 2008.
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EARNED
RECOGNITIONS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Leadership Development Pin
Adult Girl Scouts who meet the following criteria may earn the Leadership
Development Pin:
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The candidate is an active,
registered member of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. who has completed one
year as a leaders, assistant leader, or group coordinator (registered in
the 01, 02, or 04 position codes).
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The candidate has completed
Orientation to the Organization, appropriate age level training, Creating an Inclusive Culture in Girl Scouting training and holds a current First Aid/CPR card. A
photocopy of the First Aid/CPR card must accompany the application.
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The candidate has
participated in at least two different council or community meetings or
events in addition to the troop meetings. Examples of qualifying
meetings or events include: service unit meetings, area meetings,
council annual meeting, a museum workshop or a course at a vocational
school.
Approval Procedures
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The candidate completes
the
Leadership Development Pin Form and returns it to the Girl Scout
Center.
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The application is
reviewed and, if all requirements have been met, the award is
authorized.
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The appropriate service
unit manager will receive a notification memo and letter of
authorization to purchase the pin at the Council Store. The
leader may present the letter or it may be presented by the troop or
service unit representative for presentation to the leader at a
recognition event.
Recognition
Leaves
The Leadership Development
Pin must be earned before additional "training leaves" may be awarded.
Download the
Application for Additional Training Leaves.
Additional Recognition Leaves
The Leadership Development
Pin has five hooks to which leaves may be attached in recognition of
advanced training.
To earn these recognition
leaves, candidates must take additional training in subject areas that
will increase their skills in working with their troops.
Completion of workshops or other forms of training will be recognized by
the awarding of a small green leaf, representing ten accumulative hours
of additional training.
| 5 green
leaves = |
50 hours of
training |
exchange
for 1 silver leaf |
| 5 silver
leaves = |
250 hours
of training |
exchange
for 1 gold leaf |
| 5 gold
leaves = |
1250 hours
of training |
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Criteria
for Workshop
The
workshops must be:
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Experiential in content (learn by doing and able to adapt
content to your Girl Scout position
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Delivered by an accredited institution or organization
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Completed after September 1, 2002.
Procedure
for obtaining leaves
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Use the
Leadership Development Pin Additional Recognition Leaf
application form
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Return
the completed form to the Girl Scout Center
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All
persons meeting the criteria will receive the leaf by mail.
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A
separate application must be submitted for each leaf earned.
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PROGRESSIVE VOLUNTEER AWARD
This is for an adult who is
involved in Girl Scouts on a continual basis, rather than an episodic
basis, at the council or national level. Three different awards
may be presented at this level. Volunteers may serve in the
operational area (service units, troops, council-wide programs and
volunteer opportunities) or in the governance area (board members,
delegates). Candidates for these awards must be registered Girl
Scouts, completed training for volunteer position, and provided service
to the council or national organization. These awards may be given
at a service unit meeting or service unit recognition event or may be
directly given to the volunteer receiving the award.
| Name of
Award |
Recognition &
Requirements |
Girl Scout Achievement
Award
For a volunteer who has successfully completed a specific
assignment.*
Purchased by volunteer, service unit or board committee. A
letter will be sent to the volunteer or service unit manager
that must be presented to the council store when purchase is
made.
* Successful completion of an assignment means the volunteer has
fulfilled duties outlined in the job description volunteer
agreement.
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Volunteer Development Pin-
completed by the candidate
A description of the volunteer service must be written and
included with the application. Volunteer service can be in one
of the following areas (please check the appropriate one):
Girl Scout - Great Rivers Council or GSUSA board or board
committee
A Girl Scout - Great Rivers Council or GSUSA committee or task
group
First year experience of troop/group management
First year experience of service unit management
One year of successful service to Girl Scouts Great - Rivers
Council or GSUSA |
The Girl Scout Mentoring
Award
For a volunteer who has become a coach or mentor for another new
volunteer or has provided ongoing support resulting in the
retention of a new volunteer.
Purchased by the Girl Scout Center |
White Key-
completed by protégé
A description of how the volunteer became a coach or mentor for
another adult member or how the candidate has provided ongoing
support resulting in the retention of a new volunteer must be
written and accompany this application form.
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The Girl Scout Volunteer
Executive Award
For a volunteer who has served in a leadership role on a council
or national level and made significant contributions.
Purchased by the Girl Scout Center
|
Black Key-
completed by candidate or if governance volunteer by board
executive committee member or council president
A description of how the volunteer has served in a leadership
role on a council or national level and the contributions made
in this role must accompany the application.
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Approval Procedures
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The candidate completes
the
Progressive Volunteer Award Application and returns it to the
Girl Scout Center.
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The application is
reviewed and, if all requirements are met, the award is authorized.
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The appropriate service
unit manager will receive a notification memo and letter of
authorization to purchase the pin at the Council Store. The leader
may present the letter or it may be presented by the troop or
service unit representative for presentation to the leader at the
recognition event.
Recognition Keys
The Volunteer Development Pin must be earned before additional “keys”
may be awarded.
To earn the keys a narrative (addressing the requirement for the key)
must be written by either a protégé of the volunteer or by the candidate
and the Progressive Volunteer Award Application completed and turned
into the Girl Scout Center.
Once approved, the keys are purchased by the Girl Scout Center and sent
to the volunteer.
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FORMS
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Adult Recognitions in Girl Scouting packet now!
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