| Volunteer Years of Service Pin (Tenure Pin) |
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| Recipients: |
Adult members |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize an adult member registered with GSUSA for
his/her years of active service at five year intervals. (5,10,15, etc.)
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| Levels of Recognitions: |
Tenure pins for 5 to 15 years are presented at the annual
service unit recognitions event |
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Tenure pins for 20 years or more are presented at the
regional recognitions event |
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| Nomination Process: |
For 5 to 15 years (in 5 year intervals) submit the Years of
Service form to your service unit director or to your MMS no later than
February 15, or the date specified by your service unit |
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For 20 or more year (in 5 year intervals) submit the Years
of Service for to the Adult Development Director no later than February
15th. |
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| Trainer's Pin (Three Levels)
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| Basic requirements: |
The candidate is an adult member registered with GSUSA |
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The candidate has completed basic leadership training and
the Train-the Trainer course. |
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The candidate attains the higher level of recognition by
meeting the criteria for those levels described below. |
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| Apprentice Trainer-Level I
(above) |
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After appointment as an apprentice trainer, the candidate
conducts an agreed upon number of courses, at least half of which are
with an experienced or master trainer. |
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| Experienced Trainer-Level II
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The candidate has served at least one year as an apprentice
trainer or equivalent. |
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Prior to appointment as an experienced trainer, the
candidate has taken additional training in one or more interest areas
in which she/he would like to train |
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After appointment, the individual conducts an agreed upon
number of training courses, alone or as part of a team. The individual
may also serve on a training committee as part of this requirement. |
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| Master Trainer-Level III |
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The candidate has met all requirements for apprentice and
experienced trainer. |
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Prior to appointment, the candidate can have taken training
for administrative or volunteer staff or advanced training in a
specialized skill area. |
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The candidate may serve on a training committee or a task
group designing training curriculum |
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The candidate has served at least one year as an experienced
trainer |
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After appointment as a master trainer, the individual
conducts an agreed upon number of courses, including Train-the-Trainer
courses and coordinated training events with the Adult Development
Director or Adult Development Manager |
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| Leadership Development Pin |
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| Recipients: |
Registered adult who meets the requirements |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize volunteer participation in training sessions
that increase skills in working with girls and/or other volunteers |
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| Levels of Recognition: |
Leadership Development Pin (Owl Pin) |
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Be a registered Girl Scout adult |
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Have completed one successful year in the position of
troop/group leader, assistant leader, or group coordinator |
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Have completed the appropriate training and have
demonstrated position competence |
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Actively recognize, understand, and practice the values of
inclusive behavior |
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| Green Leaf |
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Represents 10 hours of additional training |
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| Silver Leaf |
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Represents 50 hours of additional training |
| (Replaces 5 Green Leaves) |
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| Gold Leaf |
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Represents 250 hours of additional training |
| (Replaces 5 Silver Leaves) |
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| Nomination Process: |
Complete the Leadership Development Form and submit to the
council no later than February 15th. |
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| Presidents Award |
| Recipients: |
Service Unit Teams |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize service unit teams who are moving its assigned
area toward the achievement of the councils goal for the current
membership year |
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| Levels of Recognition: |
Presidents Gold Award for teams completing 20 requirements
(80%) |
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Presidents Silver Award for team completing 18 requirements
(70%) |
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Presidents Bronze Award for teams completing 15 requirements
(60%) |
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| Nomination Process: |
Complete Presidents Award Nomination form and return it to
the Adult Development Director no later than February 15th. |
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| Progressive Girl Scout
Volunteer Awards |
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| Recipients: |
Registered Girl Scout adults who have met the requirements |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize progressive volunteers |
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| Levels of Recognition: |
Girl Scout Volunteer Achievement Award (Pin with a chain) |
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Be a registered Girl Scout adult |
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Have successfully completed their first year in one of the
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First successful year on board committee |
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First successful year on a task group assignment |
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First successful year of service unit management |
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A successful year of service to GSUSA |
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| Girl Scout Mentoring Award
(White Key) |
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Have earned the Girl Scout Volunteer Achievement Award |
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Has become a coach or mentor for a new volunteer |
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Has provided ongoing support resulting in retention of a new
volunteer |
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| Girl Scout Volunteer
Executive Award (Black Key) |
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Have earned the Girl Scout Volunteer Achievement Award |
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Served in a leadership role at the council or national level
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Have made significant contributions in a clearly defined
leadership capacity |
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| Girl Scout Volunteer
Diversity Award (Gold Key) |
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Have earned the Girl Scout Volunteer Achievement Award |
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Have increased membership in underrepresented populations |
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Have increase awareness and understanding through |
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Enrichment Events |
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Training |
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| Nomination Process: |
Complete Progressive Volunteer Awards form and return it to
the Adult Development Director on or before February 15th. |
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| Governors Volunteer
Excellence Award Certificate |
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| Recipients: |
Registered Girl Scout adults who have met the requirements |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize volunteers based on the number of hours an
individual gives to |
| Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas in a
twelve month period |
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| Levels of Recognition: |
For 100 to 250 hours of service in a twelve month period |
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For 251 to 500 hours of service in a twelve month period |
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For 501 to 750 hours of service in a twelve month period |
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For 751 and above hours of service in a twelve month period |
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| Nomination Process: |
Complete the Governors Volunteer Excellence Award form and
return it to the Adult Development Director on or before February 15th.
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| Recognitions Requiring Formal Nomination |
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| Appreciation Pin |
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| Recipients: |
Registered Girl Scout adults who have been nominated and
meet the requirements |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize volunteers who actively give outstanding
service to at least one geographic area or program delivery audience |
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| Nomination Process: |
An individual familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form that documents the service and its scope and
impact to the councils Adult Development Director with two letters of
endorsement from individuals familiar with the service performed no
later than February 15th. |
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| Honor Pin |
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| Recipients: |
Registered Girl Scout adults who have been nominated and
meet the requirements |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize volunteers who actively give outstanding
service in two or more geographic areas |
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| Nomination Process: |
An individual familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form that documents the service and its scope and
impact to the councils Adult Development Director with three letters of
endorsement from individuals familiar with the service performed no
later than February 15th. |
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| Thanks Badge |
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| Recipients: |
Registered Girl Scout adults who have been nominated and
meet the requirements |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize volunteers who actively give service impacting
the council or the entire Girl Scout movement in one or more of the
following areas: |
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Increasing membership growth and retention |
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Increases the amount of adult generated funding in the total
council income |
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Increases innovative program opportunities council wide |
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Insuring that inclusive behavior is recognized and practiced
at all levels |
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| Nomination Process: |
An individual familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form that documents the service and its scope and
impact to the councils Adult Development Director with four letters of
endorsement from individuals familiar with the service performed no
later than February 15th. |
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| Thanks Badge II |
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| Recipients: |
Prior Thanks Badge recipients |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize volunteers who have received the Thank Badge
and who continue to contribute in extraordinary ways that benefit the
total council or the entire Girl Scout movement |
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| Nomination Process: |
An individual familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form that documents the service and its scope and
impact to the councils Adult Development Director with four letters of
endorsement from individuals familiar with the service performed no
later than February 15th. |
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| Rookie of the Year (One per
region) |
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| Recipients: |
Registered first year volunteer who has been nominated by
peers and selected by the recognition committee |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize a volunteer who has successfully completed her
first year as a troop/group leader or assistant leader |
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| Nomination Process: |
An individual familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form that documents the service and its scope and
impact to the councils Adult Development Director with two letters of
endorsement from individuals familiar with the service performed no
later than February 15th. |
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| Diamond Rookie of the Year
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| Recipient: |
Chosen by the recognition committee from the current
regional Rookie of the Year recipients |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize a first time troop/group leader who has gone
above and beyond the expectations of their position |
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| Nomination Process: |
The recipient of this award will be chosen from the current
years Regional Rookie of the Year recipients |
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| Volunteer of the Year (One
per region) |
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| Recipients: |
Registered Girl Scout volunteer who has been nominated by
peers and selected by the nomination committee |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize a volunteer who has gone above and beyond the
expectations of their position |
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| Nomination Process: |
An individual familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form that documents the service and its scope and
impact to the councils Adult Development Director with two letters of
endorsement from individuals familiar with the service performed no
later than February 15th. |
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| Diamond Volunteer of the Year |
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| Recipient: |
Chosen by the recognition committee from the current
regional Volunteer of the Year recipients |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize a volunteer who has gone above and beyond the
expectations of their position |
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| Nomination Process: |
The recipient of this award will be chosen from the current
years Regional Volunteer of the Year recipients |
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| Myra Vinson Award |
| In loving memory of Myra Vinson, former Executive Director
of Arkansas Post Girl Scout Council |
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| Recipient: |
A registered Girl Scout volunteer who has been nominated by
peers and approved by the recognition committee |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize volunteers who live the Girl Scout Law and
continually give back to their community in a variety of ways |
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| Nomination Process: |
An individual familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form to the Adult Development Director with two
letters of endorsement from individuals familiar with the service
performed no later than February 15th. |
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| Sally Sharpe Training Award
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| In loving memory of Sally Sharpe, Crowleys Ridge Council
Trainer 1988-1995 |
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| Recipient: |
A registered Girl Scout volunteer trainer who has been
nominated by peers and approved by the recognition committee |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize a volunteer trainer who demonstrates
outstanding training skills in creating successful learning experiences
for both new and returning leaders/advisors |
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| Nomination Process: |
A trainer familiar with the service performed submits a
council nomination form to the Adult Development Director with two
letters of endorsement from peer trainers, who understand the amount of
time and preparation involved in presenting successful trainings. Due
on or before February 15th. |
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| Community Spirit Award
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| Recipient: |
A community member or business that helps promote Girl
Scouting in a positive way or provides goods or services on a service
unit or council level |
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| Purpose: |
To recognize a community member or business that helps
promote Girl Scouting in a positive way or provides goods or services
on a service unit or council level |
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| Nomination Process: |
A person familiar with the service performed or donation
made submits a council nomination form to the Adult Development
Director on or before February 15th. |
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