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 a personalized note of appreciation is
most rewarding, there may be an occasion to
recognize an individual or a group that has given
outstanding service. Awards are available to
recognize an individual's contributions to Girl
Scouts both from Girl Scout of the U.S.A. and Girl
Scouts of Western Ohio.
For a complete list
and description of all regional awards
download
Adult Recognitions in Girl Scouting
or click
here.
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ALL AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY
FEBRUARY 1, 2010.
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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 |
Regional Recognition Event |
|
Honor Pin |
Recognizes outstanding service in two or more service units. |
Regional Recognition Event |
|
Thanks Badge |
Recognizes outstanding service that benefits the total council
or entire Girl Scout organization. |
Regional Recognition Event |
|
Thanks Badge II |
Recognizes continued outstanding service given by a Thanks Badge
recipient. |
Regional 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. |
Regional Recognition Event |
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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.
Applications must be received at the Girl Scout Center
by February 1, 2010.
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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 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 your regional Girl Scout Center by February
1, 2010.
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 2009, or may be purchased through the council store.
Year pins for 30 or more years are presented at the regional recognition
events.
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VOLUNTEER YEARS OF SERVICE
PINS
(Represent the number of years of volunteer
service)
Each year Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
presents Volunteer 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 Volunteer Years of Service pin at the regional recognition event,
complete the
Volunteer Years of Service Pin Request Form,
or download the
Volunteer Years of Service Pin Request Form
.pdf and
return to your regional Girl Scout Center by February 1, 2010.
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EARNED
RECOGNITIONS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Leadership Development Pin
Adult Girl Scouts who meet the following criteria may earn the Leade rship
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 leader, assistant leader, or group coordinator (registered in
the 01, 02, or 04 position codes).
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The candidate has completed
Girl Scout FUNdamentals, appropriate age level 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
-
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
volunteer leader may present the letter or it may be presented by the troop or
service unit representative for presentation to the leader.
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 girls.
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.
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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 |
|
Criteria
for Workshop
The
workshops must be:
-
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, 2003.
Procedure
for obtaining leaves
-
Use the
Leadership Development Pin Additional Recognition Leaf
application form.
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Return
the completed form to your regional 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.
Some examples of ways to earn leaves
include:
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Train-the-Trainer Instruction course
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First Aid/CPR Instructor course
-
Level II Basic Life Support and Advanced
First Aid
-
Camp Certification
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Workshops at Volunteer Training Weekends
-
Archery Training
-
Creating an Inclusive Culture in Girl
Scouting
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Regional
Awards
Administrative Volunteer Award
Buckeye
Trails Award
Episodic Volunteer Award
Green Badge of Courage Award
Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge I and II
Leadership Development Pin
Leadership Development Pin Additional Leaf
Membership Year Pin and Volunteer Years of Service
Pins
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Paddlewheel Award
Plus
Award
Presidents Award
Progressive Volunteer Award
Service Team Award
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