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scouting at age 13.
Judi McCarthy Founding chair of The Women’s and Girls’ Fund and member of the board of directors of Kern Community Foundation
Why do you feel you were nominated? I believe I was nominated to represent the Women’s and Girls’ Fund and women’s philanthropy in general. Like Girl Scouting and other organizations such as the Junior League and the Assistance League, the Women’s and Girls’ Fund is an illustration of the collective impact that women and girls can make on their communities. The Women’s Institute of Philanthropy notes “The Six C’s: Women’s Motivations for Giving.” They include Create, Change, Connect, Commit, Collaborate and Celebrate. I believe that these apply not only to philanthropy but also to women’s overall community work. What is your history with the Girl Scouts? I was a Brownie, a Junior and a Cadet Scout and left
What does being an honoree mean to you? This terrific honor gives me the chance to say a few words about work and community service, which I hope will inspire a few Girl Scouts: Find your passion. Stay focused. Give back. Make a difference somehow. As girls go through scouting and school, some will find their passions in academia, some in the arts, some in medicine, and some (like me) in community work. When you work within your passion, for pay or for free, you will find tremendous satisfaction and energy. How do you plan to continue to help out the local community? Along with others on the Vision Committee, I’m committed to the Women’s and Girls’ Fund until 2015. At that time, we hope to transition the Fund to new volunteer leadership, with a $1 million endowment in place that will generate up to $50,000 in community grants every year. What a satisfying legacy to leave behind! What makes you help? I was raised in a Marine Corps family; both my parents exemplified commitment and service beyond one’s self. As a military brat, I moved 17 times. When I moved to Bakersfield as a young bride in 1982, I was grateful to have a home. I’ve been privileged to give back to my “hometown” ever since.
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