2020 Adult Recognition Program Book | Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

2020 ADULT RECO GNITION

GIRL SCOUT MISSION Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

GIRL SCOUT PROMISE On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

GIRL SCOUT LAW I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL THANKS........................................................................................................4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS...............................................................................................4 DELEGATES..................................................................................................................5

National Delegates................................................................................................5

District Chairs.........................................................................................................5

District Delegates..................................................................................................5 HALL OF FAME.............................................................................................................7 THANKS II BADGE........................................................................................................12 THANKS BADGE...........................................................................................................14 HONOR PIN..................................................................................................................16 APPRECIATION PIN......................................................................................................16 DYNAMIC AND INCREDIBLE STAFF OF THE YEAR....................................................16 YEARS OF SERVICE

65 Years...................................................................................................................17 60 Years...................................................................................................................17

50 Years...................................................................................................................17 45 - 20 Years...........................................................................................................17-18

15 Years....................................................................................................................19-20

10 Years....................................................................................................................20-22

5 Years.....................................................................................................................22-27 THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD..........................................................................................32 VOLUNTEER OF EXCELLENCE.....................................................................................33 HIDDEN HEROINE........................................................................................................34 NEWFOUND TREASURE..............................................................................................35 PRODUCT PROGRAM

Regional Volunteers..............................................................................................35 SERVICE UNIT MANAGERS.........................................................................................36 GS CHAMPIONS...........................................................................................................37 GOLD AWARD COMMITTEE.........................................................................................38 COUNCIL HISTORIANS................................................................................................38 FAMILY PARTNERSHIP.................................................................................................38 JULIETTE GORDON LOW SOCIETY............................................................................39

SPECIAL THANKS We extend our thanks to the following volunteers and our adult recognition task group chair, Karen Schillings, for the work they do to ensure that our council’s volunteers are recognized and appreciated.

Christine Alfred Toiria Baker CoraLee Blazek Jane Clark Melissa Davila Marty Devereux-Poch Phyllis Drewno Christina Gerber Lindsay Hayden

Maureen Jamrock Vivian Johnson Marlene Knapp Nancy Lahey Beverly Macrito Laura McGee Deborah Morgan-Nelson Robin Moss Cathy Neely

Marcia Owens Jean Pagorek Veronica Pradelski Jacqueline Robinson Karen Schillings Marianne Strumberger Vikki Zack

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Kathy Scherer President Jennifer Mikulina First Vice President Sherina Maye Edwards Second Vice President Carol Murphy Treasurer Sheryl Yasger Secretary Nancy Wright Chief Executive Officer Ex-Officio Member

MEMBERS Duke Alden Pat Aluisi Danielle Austen Jackie Barlow Tess Boland Sarah Cigrang Sidney Dillard Jennifer Evans Adrienne Fasano Traci Fiatte Paul Gariepy Anna Gomez Kathy Graham Chris Heinrich Maureen Jamrock Christina Konieczka Julie Marcello Ann McAloon Jean Medina Carla Michelotti Jennifer Montague Suellen Ravanas Kim Reome Scott Saunders Hille Sheppard Violet Sistovaris Manika Turnbull, PHD Monica Weed

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GIRL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD Nooriyah Doriwala Samantha Farmer Elizabeth Gonzalez Zamyah Holmes Gianna Imbarrato Lia McGavin Julia Olson

DELEGATES NATIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATES National Council delegates are elected by the council to influence the strategic direction of the Girl Scout Movement at the national level.

NATIONAL DELEGATES Christine Alfred Levita Anderson Alonda Bardney Leah Breimon Carlie Ceska Erin Collins Marty Devereux-Poch Athena Gallian Christine Graves Dakota Huff-Brand Maureen Jamrock Caroline Kansa Kathleen Lakowski Heather Larson Patricia Lasley Heather Linehan Katherine Lowry Beverly Macrito Michelle Maracic Katie McCoy Dietra McKamey Noreen Merchant Amy Morin-Martin Cathy Neely Christine Potermin Selena Randecker Alany Reynoso Sylvie Salazar Kathy Scherer Karen Schillings Ariana Serlick Denise Urban Davia Wilkerson Melissa Young-Bridgeforth Nancy Wright

NATIONAL DELEGATE ALTERNATES Jody Collins Sadie Nichols Kelly Pavlik Kelly Philbin Tresa Radermacher Emily Reynoso Rachel Rodriguez Laura Sanchez Karla Weiss

DISTRICT DELEGATES The democratic process in Girl Scouting is brought to life through the Delegates, who serve as the voice of the girl in governance matters.

DEMOCRATIC PROCESS TASK GROUP CHAIR Maureen Jamrock DISTRICT 1 CHAIR Marie Oskerka DISTRICT 2 CHAIR Melissa Young-Bridgeforth DISTRICT 3 CHAIR Donna Ioppolo DISTRICT 4 CHAIR Robin Moss DISTRICT 5 CHAIR Yolanda Shannon-Albert DELEGATES Amber Adams-Holocek Donna-Marie Advani Christine Alfred Camille Allen Carol Austin Scott Bennett Cora Lee Blazek Pat Boyle 5

Carrie Cameron Delia Canino Grace Carpenter Gina Ceaser Sandy Cervenka Missy Chandarana Brenda Charron Susan Chin Jody Collins Kristin Costello Cindy DeNormandie Cynthia Deters Josie Diaz-Pope Pamela Flowers Athena Gallian Tonya Garbers Danielle Gatti Isabella Gatti Kimberly Gerber Christina Gerber Melissa Gibbs Christine Graves Michelle Harris Anita Hart Lindsay Hayden Patti Huck Heather Jarvas Maria Johnson Norena Kazmierczak Chanel Kennedy-Bertrand Mike Kizman Jolene Knudson Mary Landis Heather Larson Patricia Lasley Jen Lee KaSandra Lewis Karen Lopez Kate Lowrie Carol Macola Rita Malvaez Ester Mares Dr. Renee Matthews Nia McClendon Tricia McCoy Lizz McDaniel Paula McDaniel Dietra McKamey Tina Melendez

Eleanor Mitchell Claire Mosshamer Olivia Mosshamer Turney Munson Barbara Murnane Cindy Murray Holly Olson Wendee Passini Karishma Patel Kelly Pavlik Daniela Pope Tresa Radermacher Vikki Ragnini Sarah Reidy Jacqueline Robinson Colleen Rock Olivia Roden Ann Ryan Sylvie Salazar Theresa SaLee Laurie Sampson Liz Schallack Fran Seibel JodiLyn Simmons-Machota E. Rose Sims Cheryl Sinnott Janet Skogsberg Jennifer Slotabec Barbara Stewart Marianne Strumberger Sara Sullins Jennifer Sutton Britney Toussaint Arwen Townander Kay Tworek-Sanchez Megan Weiss Davia Wilkerson Vikki Zack Ameenah Zawahir Kathy Zmich Rebecca Zoltoski

DISTRICT ALTERNATES Toiria Baker Maggie Clark Phyllis Drewno Rachel Drone Ester Mares Gail Marshall Kelli Mason Stephanie Nowka Laurie Paschke Laurie Sampson Narda Seaberry Rebecca Smith Kathy Talbert-Mikutus Asha Tate Veronica Valentino-Severevvv

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HALL OF FAME Hall of Fame inductees are adults who have been members for at least 25 years who have delivered service that far exceeds the expectations of the volunteer position. Their work has had a lasting impact on the Girl Scout organization and their community. A maximum of 10 people are inducted each year, and this honor may be awarded posthumously.

Christine Caragher, Joliet, IL Sandy Cervenka, Berwyn, IL Marty Devereux Poch, Aurora, IL Janice Gerovac, Schererville, IN Nancy Hackett, Romeoville, IL Carol Macola, Chicago, IL

Robin Moss, Park Ridge, IL Jean Pagorek, Lombard, IL Veronica Pradelski, South Holland, IL Margaret (Peggy) Rogers, Elk Grove Village, IL Patricia Walenga (posthumously), Chicago, IL

CHRIS CARAGHER – HALL OF FAME Chris Caragher recalls a wonderful experience as a girl member. Since her dad had been very active with the Boy Scouts for her four brothers, her mom decided to be her Girl Scout leader. She led Chris’ troop from Brownies though Cadettes. Unfortunately, her mom became ill and could no longer continue as a volunteer, so Chris did not have the opportunity to be a Senior Girl Scout. However, because of her mom’s admirable example, Chris decided to be a volunteer when she became an adult.

Chris has many fond memories of her troop, but she is especially proud of one unforgettable act of kindness.

Troop 606 of Downers Grove North was attending a Cadette and Senior Jamboree held at Camp Greene Wood, and Chris was serving on the planning committee for the Jamboree. She decided that her troop would stay in a cabin ,making it a little easier for Chris to do her committee duties while also keeping an eye on her girls.

As the Jamboree started, the rain began to pour. Chris and her troop were well prepared for the downpour and had adequate rain gear with them. Another troop, which was younger and relatively inexperienced as campers, was trying to pitch their tents. These girls were having difficulty getting the tents up, had not dressed for the weather, and were getting soaked. Without being asked, the girls in her troop went out in the rain, finished pitching the tents in a better area where the ground wasn’t soaked, and told the other troop to sleep in the cabin and they would take the tents. Chris was so pleased that her girls showed empathy for these younger girls and demonstrated the true meaning of being a sister to every Girl Scout. It’s no wonder that their troop cheer was “6–0–6, 6–0–6, we’re a bunch of groovy chicks!”

Another great experience for Chris and her troop was a trip they took to Savannah by car. They spent 11 days sightseeing during their journey, spending some nights in their tents since they didn’t have enough money to stay in hotels every night. Horseback riding in the Smokey Mountains was one of the most impressive segments of the trip. Chris feels that they all became so much closer to one another during their adventure.

It’s evident that Chris has been a volunteer who has given so much, but she would be the first to tell you that she has received immense fulfillment from her involvement with Girl Scouts.

SANDY CERVENKA – HALL OF FAME Ever since Sandy was a Brownie Girl Scout, she wanted to be a leader. She got her first opportunity as a Senior in High School when she was called on to take over leadership of a troop whose leader had to give up the troop, and she’s been a Girl Scout Leader ever since.

Her favorite experience in Girl Scouts was when she was a Camp Counselor. Sandy and three other Counselors were assigned to Tall Oaks unit at Camp Wild Rose. This was before Sugarbush was built, so the unit house and 7

storm shelter nearest to Tall Oaks was a bit more of a hike than it was later. Two of the Counselors wore hearing aids and two wore glasses, and they made for an interesting and exciting leadership experience with the unit of girls they were assigned. The four counselors shared a platform tent in the unit and slept on the floor (but that’s a story for another day).

One night a huge storm was rolling in, and Sandy and the other counselors didn’t hear or see it coming. They were asleep and hadn’t gathered up the girls to take them to the unit house which served as the storm shelter for Tall Oaks. When the storm hit and the Camp Director realized the unit was missing, she drove down to the unit and had to wake her counselors up so they could get the rest of the unit up, gather their gear and hike to safety at the unit house.

No one was harmed other than getting rained on, and they can laugh about it now– assigning the counselors with hearing or vision issues all to the same unit created the “perfect storm” for when the storms rolled in.

Sandy currently works with girls and adults in the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, where she grew up and returned to teach.

MARTY DEVEREUX–POCH — HALL OF FAME Marty Devereaux–Poch is about as green as one can be. She was a Girl Scout herself as a girl, had been an adult volunteer while she was in college, and became a leader when her sister was not going to continue with the girls when they were Juniors. Marty stepped in and led the girls through graduation.

One of the times her girls “Stood for More,” was when her girls helped with the Relay for Life. When their cookie mom passed away, the girls decided to help. They became hostesses, bussed tables, helped at the event, ran kids’ games, and hosted fun laps. She was immensely proud of them and the effort they made in memory or their Girl Scout sister’s mom.

One of Marty’s best memories, and something she is extremely proud of, is when girls from her troop earned their Gold Award. Marty herself received the First–Class Award. She was proud of how hard they worked, especially considering that during the time they were working towards it, the program was being revamped.

Marty loves to share her vast knowledge and experience with other adult volunteers and girls, and is involved in Girl Scouts is many different aspects. She is currently or has been on many committees across the various councils she has been involved in. If you have a chance to talk to Marty, ask her about how many councils she has been a part of; it is an interesting bit of history!

JANICE GEROVAC – HALL OF FAME Jan’s favorite Girl Scout memories as a girl all revolve around camp. As a Brownie for two years, she loved day camp, and when she became eligible for overnight camp during her two years as a Junior Girl Scout, she loved every minute at Camp Potawatomi. When she moved and Girl Scouts wasn’t available, Campfire Girls became her camping home.

Years later, with children of her own, Jan wanted her own daughter to have the same opportunities she had as a girl. Feeling not–quite–ready to jump in as a “full leader”, Jan volunteered to be an assistant leader for her daughter’s troop. In the meantime, as sometimes happens, the person who originally planned to lead the troop backed out, and Jan stepped up to be first a Brownie leader, and then a Cadette leader for about 7 years.

Most of her favorite memories as an adult Girl Scout were, again, camping related, from the big changes her girls underwent, to handling Brownies who couldn’t roll their own sleeping bags to seeing them become true camping enthusiasts, to working council summer camps and events like Junior Arts and Badge Festival.

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CAROL MACOLA – HALL OF FAME After all these many years of being a girl member and then an adult volunteer, Carol Macola still remembers the day of her Brownie investiture in vivid detail. For this Brownie troop, it was a tradition for one of the girls to wear a handmade costume of the Wise Old Owl with a head fashioned out of a lamp shade. Her mother was the leader, so she was able to make it a very “special” day for Carol– the “honor” of being the owl, costume and all.

Carol remained a Girl Scout all through high school. She then completed college, her master’s degree, and spent two years in the Army. She came back to Girl Scouts as a volunteer because she missed what she loved so much: the camping and the fun. She wanted to share that love with the next generation of girls, so it only made sense to her to become a volunteer.

Having a troop that included girls from grades 3 to 8 wasn’t always easy, but Carol had a few tricks up her sleeve.

Somehow, the rumor got around that she was a terrible cook. With that in mind, the girls decided that they needed to do all the planning for a camping trip during winter break. As Carol recalls, her troop planned absolutely everything for the trip – the meals and the activities. When they got to camp, all she had to do was stand in the kitchen and let the girls do what they had planned. Is it any wonder that Carol never did dispel that rumor?

For all the girls Carol mentored and helped to grow into competent young women, she truly deserves the honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

ROBIN MOSS – HALL OF FAME When looking back on her years as a Girl Scout, Robin Moss feels that being a member made all the difference in the world to her. As a child, her family moved often, and Girl Scouts became a place she could thrive and gain confidence.

In 1981, Robin applied and was then chosen to be a girl delegate from the Green Hills Council of Illinois for the Houston National Convention. Robin can still remember how influential she felt voting on an updated version of the Promise and Law. At that moment, she KNEW that she wanted to be involved in Girl Scouts for the rest of her life.

And here she is today, the Chair of District 5, still actively working with issues pertaining to the democratic process.

After her wonderful experience as a girl member, Robin wanted to give back. As a college student, she started to volunteer, and even provided her neighborhood with a scholarship for a Lifetime Membership. She has tried to be as generous as she can to the organization that has meant so much to her.

When looking back at the impact that Robin has had on girls, she remembers one of her troop members who seemed to have really benefitted from her guidance. Michelle joined the troop in junior high, and had severe Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD), along with being very shy and introverted. Robin helped Michelle to overcome her insecurities, and in high school Michelle volunteered to participate in the Girls’ World Forum in 2012.

Michelle went on to graduate from ITT and will soon be married– Robin was thrilled to receive an invitation to the wedding. Michelle’s success story reflects just one instance of the influence Robin has had in the lives of Girl Scouts.

There were numerous times when Robin’s girls made a difference and decided to “Stand for More.” However, a certain Take Action project that her daughter and another troop member accomplished really demonstrates their proactive leadership in the community. The girls were completing their Justice Journey and identified a need to have recycling containers in the village parks. They wrote a proposal to the village council and presented it in person. The Oak Lawn village council accepted the proposal, and now there are recycling containers in all the town’s parks.

Robin is a powerhouse of energy and commitment. It is with great pleasure that we welcome her into the GCNWI Hall of Fame.

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JEAN PAGOREK – HALL OF FAME According to Jean Pagorek, Girl Scouting has offered her numerous opportunities for personal growth and leadership. Her senior advisor, Helen Krause, inspired Jean to become active beyond the troop level, so she became part of the Citywide Senior Planning Board in Chicago. She made some lifelong friends from that experience and directed a neighborhood day camp. That camp led to her being a Senior Scout camp director for a special session at Camp Woody Acres in Bartlett in 1968. She was encouraged to apply for a Reader’s Digest Grant to fund a Senior operated street program. The grant came through and “Come Join Us” operated in three diverse neighborhoods in Chicago for two weeks each in 1969.

Other Girl Scout experiences, such as being a girl member on the Chicago Board of Directors, participating in several Wider Opportunities, being on the staff for Panorama City, and co–chairing a regional opportunity called “Connections,” came to Jean. Although not selected to attend a World Center as a girl, Jeanne did have the good fortune to receive support through the World Friendship Fund at GSUSA to chaperone a patrol to Our Cabana in 1983.

Jean started her volunteer commitment as a co–leader for a Cadette troop in Chicago, and after a move to DuPage County, she became a co–advisor for Ship #167, a Mariner troop in Downers Grove. For more than 25 years, her Mariner troop met every week throughout the year, only taking a break during final exam week. They participated in a variety of co–ed weekend activities with Explorer Scouts, and of course, they sold cookies and calendars and fall products to raise funds for their trips. Before curbside recycling was instituted, the troop spent many Saturdays volunteering at a local recycling center. Jean takes pride in how active they were and how the girls earned the money to fund their own activities.

Wanting to improve her Girl Scout knowledge, Jean went to Macy for training on home hospitality standards, since she served as the coordinator of these standards for DuPage. She also volunteered for the Adult Recognitions Committee, even chairing the committee at one point. Jean continues to serve on Adult Recognitions, but now for GCNWI. She has enjoyed meeting other Girl Scout volunteers from all parts of the Council’s jurisdiction.

Girl Scouting has always been an important part of Jean’s life, and she’s had some great adventures with the “sisters” she has met.

VERONICA PRADELSKI – HALL OF FAME Most with camping memories probably remember being outdoors and relishing the fun of exploring nature with our sister Girl Scouts. For Veronica Pradelski, she recalls a cut finger. As a Brownie, she thoroughly enjoyed cooking and preparing food outdoors, but had been instructed by her mother to not use knives. When Veronica was asked to use a knife during meal preparation at camp, she refused tell her leader, and ended up cutting her finger. With practice and additional Girl Scout camping experiences, Veronica did eventually improve her knife skills.

Veronica continued as a Girl Scout through Cadettes, with camping as a focal point for her. One weekend at Butternut Springs was truly memorable because Cadette troops from across the southeast side of Chicago came together at camp. Sadly, this was her last trip to camp since her father passed away, and she was unable to move up to Senior Girl Scouts.

Veronica was able to pass on her love of Girl Scouts to her daughters. When it came time for Veronica’s older daughter, Beth, to become a Daisy, there weren’t enough leaders. To that end, Veronica decided that she needed to become a volunteer, and she has stayed with the organization as a volunteer ever since.

Veronica received a scholarship from the Girl Scouts of Cook County to attend a workshop for history preservation at the Macy Center. This opportunity opened the door to becoming a tireless advocate for the historical preservation of the Girl Scout movement, both nationally and locally. Her involvement with the Council historians has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her volunteer work for Girl Scouts.

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Girl Scouting has been and will always be an integral part of Veronica’s life, and she has definitely given back to the organization.

MARGARET (PEGGY) ROGERS – HALL OF FAME Although Peggy Rogers was a girl member for only two years, she has one special Girl Scout memory that will always stay with her. At the age of twelve, she went to Camp Juniper Knoll and was mesmerized by the experience.

She recalls looking out at the lake and singing “Land of the Silver Birch.” The lyrics stick with her to this day: “Close to the water’s edge. Silent and still. Blue lake and rocky shore. I will return once more.” Unfortunately, Peggy’s days as a girl member ended shortly after that, but she always knew that she would one day return to Girl Scouting and to Camp Juniper Knoll.

Peggy got her chance to return to Girl Scouts in 1965. There was a Cadette troop that met at her church looking for a leader, so Peggy offered to do it. Now she was hooked! During her tenure as a Cadette leader, she was particularly proud of her girls who took part in a swim program intended for individuals with physical disabilities.

Her girls were excellent partners and really had an impact on the lives of those enrolled in the program. Peggy lauds the girls in her troop who took on this challenge as being the epitome of Girl Scouts.

Soon Peggy started to seize opportunities for additional roles. Peggy was a member of the Juliette Low Committee, which had the purpose of fostering interest in Juliette Low. Peggy started the “Daisy Chain”, a newsletter which she sends out twice a year and has been going strong for over 42 years, with its 85th issue recently published.

Volunteers from across the country send stories to her to be included in the newsletter. At its peak, there were over 500 subscribers. That number has dwindled in recent years to around 250, but Peggy insists she will continue to send out the “Daisy Chain” for as long as there are volunteers interested in receiving it.

Being involved with the Juliette Low Committee, Peggy found other ways to share her admiration for our founder and for Girl Scout history. She created a Girl Scout museum in her home for girls to visit, and even had a replica of Juliette’s uniform to wear when the girls visited todo a presentation in the persona of Juliette. Often the girls would think that she WAS Juliette. Peggy vividly recalls the time when a Brownie hugged her around her legs and exclaimed, “Thank you for starting scouting!” What a priceless memory!

Like Juliette’s pearls, Peggy Rogers is an irreplaceable asset to Girl Scouts and merits being a member of the GCNWI Hall of Fame.

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THANKS II BADGE The Thanks II Badge honors volunteers who have already received the Thanks Badge and who have continued providing exceptional, outstanding services that benefits the total council or entire movement. The service is so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate.v Levita Anderson, Chicago, IL Karen Layng, Riverside, IL Tresa Rademacher, Munster, IN LEVITA ANDERSON - THANKS II BADGE Levita Anderson will never forget how she ended up as a Girl Scout leader. She was so happy when her daughter, Tamara, finally got into a Brownie troop. At the end of the year, the girls were ready to bridge to Juniors. However, their Brownie troop leaderexplained to the girls that the current leader was stepping down, and they might not have a troop the next year. Without her knowledge, Tamara announced that her mother would lead the troop.

When Mrs. Brown saw Levita, she said, “Thank you for volunteering.” Levita responded, “What did I volunteer for?”

And that’s how Levita got started on her Girl Scout journey.

Since that beginning of her Girl Scout career, Levita has had numerous times to be proud of her girls, but she takes special pride in her daughter. When Tamara was a college student at the University of Illinois, she was approached by a volunteer who needed a leader for a troop. Tamara was unsure if she should agree to take on a troop, but Levita had no such reservations. She told Tamara that she had been trained and was registered, so “It’s called payback!” Tamara accepted Levita’s reasoning and took the troop. One has to wonder if the “payback” was for the time Tamara offered her mother to be a leader without consulting with her first!

Whenever Levita runs into the former girls from her troop, they thank her for helping them to be organized and self-reliant. Having a girl-led troop was very important to Levita. She remembers a time her troop was going on a trip to Juniper Knoll for Pow-Wow. One girl was late, and she was going to miss the bus. Levita sent her girls ahead on the bus with all of their gear and told them to get everything set-up when they got to camp. When the late girl finally arrived, Levita drove her to JK. Unsure of what she would find once she got there, Levita was very pleasantly surprised. Another adult who was staying with her troop remarked that Levita’s girls had set-up everything on their own and that she had never seen a group of girls so well organized.

As a Girl Scout volunteer, Levita Anderson has been a mentor to many girls and sister volunteers. She truly deserves to be recognized with the Thanks II Badge.

KAREN LAYNG – THANKS II BADGE When you talk with Karen Layng, she immediately expresses how empowered she became as a girl member and that being a Girl Scout made all the difference in her life. Karen’s hopes to pass along her love for the Girl Scout movement to a new generation (and her own daughter) came true when she and a long–time friend started a Daisy troop, beginning her journey as a Girl Scout volunteer. The troop stayed together for 13 years, and both their daughters and other members of the troop received their Gold Award, a highlight of the Girl Scout experience for both leaders.

When Karen thinks back on the accomplishments accrued by her daughter Shannon, the most meaningful memory is what Shannon did to earn her Gold Award: raising over $44,000 for the “Century of Green for Riverside” project to plant trees in her community, which are now affectionately named “Shannon” trees.

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Throughout her years as a leader, Karen encouraged the girls in her troop to be independent and speak for themselves. After noticing many girls become introverted in classroom settings. Karen created a meeting rule requiring girls to stand when they spoke and felt the change instantly: the girls felt more confident and compelled in what they were saying and took this ability to other situations. Karen insists the change had nothing to do with the rule, but that the Girl Scout experience gave the girls the wherewithal to speak with conviction.

Karen knows that girls come to Girl Scouts to find opportunity. As sophomores, her troop was able to raise enough money to travel to Pax Lodge in London and Paris, a life–changing experience for many of the girls who never had the chance to travel abroad before. Their eyes were opened to the world, and many of Karen’s girls went on to do other overseas travel, one girl even joining the Peace Corps.

Karen has gone on to hold numerous governance positions in Girl Scouts, including serving as a National Board Member and running to be President of the GSUSA National Board of Directors, but she will be the first to tell you that being a troop leader was the most rewarding experience.

TRESA RACHEMACHER – THANKS II BADGE This nomination of Tresa Rademacher for the Thanks II badge is long overdue. Tresa Rademacher is all about the girls—and her contributions to Girl Scouting have influenced literally thousands of girls in our area. As a first aid/ CPR trainer and staff member, her focus was always on enabling adults to provide the very best girl experience possible, bringing forward new resources and partnerships at the service unit and council level. She continues to offer classes set up by individual Service Units in their own local areas.

It is as a Service Unit Manager that Tresa is best known. Under her direction, her Munster Mints day camp, which expanded over the years, has become a well-oiled machine and very popular council-wide day camp! Tresa has successfully nominated dozens of Munster Mints volunteers for national awards, which tells us that the leaders of her Service Unit see and feel her success too. This has resulted in great leader retention, and the seamlessness of their leader succession has resulted in a large number of Girl Scout Gold Awards in the Munster community!

Tresa has helped young girls develop positive thinking and character building, serving as a role model for Girl Scouts in her community and elsewhere. She understands how to guide them in learning life’s lessons, and strongly promotes community service and philanthropy. Her commitment to the organization leaves everyone in complete admiration for the work she does. She continues to build go-getting, innovative, risk-taking girls to lead the next generation.

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THANKS BADGE The Thanks Badge recognizes adult members whose performance is truly outstanding and benefits the entire council or the global Girl Scout Movement.

Ann McAloon, Chicago, IL Narda Seaberry, Calumet Park, IL ANN MCALOON – THANKS BADGE Ann is appreciative of the outstanding troop leader she had in her youth. The troop participated in numerous activities, including cooking and baking, which Ann still loves to do. She didn’t turn out to be a Martha Stewart, but Ann was grateful for the numerous opportunities to do a variety of arts and crafts. The field trips to local businesses helped Ann eventually take her knowledge to a career in banking. Day camping, as well as overnight camping, were also an integral part of Ann’s troop experience, which she still remembers fondly. Sadly, this all ended in 5th grade when her family moved, but Ann cherishes all memories of her Girl Scout troop experience.

Ann McAloon has been a member of the Girl Scouts of GCNWI Board of Directors for 10 years. Since joining the board in 2009, Ann has demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the Girl Scout organization. In addition to her board role, Ann is currently serving on the Audit & Finance Committee. She received the Appreciation Pin in 2015 for her work with the board.

Through her affiliation with Bank of America (BOA), Ann was able to successfully advocate for GSGCNWI to be named a charity partner for the BOA Chicago Marathon, starting in 2017. Thanks to Ann’s continued support, GCNWI has steadily grown our team of marathoners, each of whom has raised significant funds for Girl Scouts GCNWI. This past year, the GCNWI marathon team raised over $37,000, more than doubling funds raised in 2018.

Funds raised by the marathoners are earmarked for general operations which directly impact girls. Ann was able to advocate for our council to be a charity partner in 2017, having the foresight to see that this can grow into a major revenue stream for our council.

Ann’s service has council–wide impact and continues to grow. Thank you Ann! NARDA SEABERRY – THANKS BADGE Although Narda has been a volunteer for over 20 years, she didn’t start out as a troop leader. At first, she assisted with her daughter’s troop and with many service unit activities. Organizing Thinking Day for the service unit was what Narda really enjoyed doing. She was always amazed how this event brought the girls out of their shells and how they became more outgoing and focused.

For Narda, the growth of the girls is what’s most important. Narda remembers one girl who was shy at first and wouldn’t speak at all. Because of her involvement in Girl Scouts, this girl eventually blossomed and became a top cookie seller.

Narda herself “grew” in Girl Scouts. When her daughter Kyla was in third grade, her troop leader, Renee Jackson, wanted Narda to be a volunteer, but Narda was unsure of her abilities and kept refusing. Then Renee put a volunteer application in Narda’s mailbox and Narda decided she better fill it out. Narda soon met the service unit manager, Annette Ware, who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. As Narda got more involved, she realized she could do it– and just a few years ago, she decided to lead a troop herself.

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In recalling the years she has been involved in Girl Scouts, Narda considers her daughter’s achieving the Gold Award to be her best memory. What really impressed Narda was that Kyla put so much work into her project and wanted to do it on her own. When Narda would offer to help, Kyla would tell her, “I got this, Mom.” Kyla ended up collecting over 1,000 children’s books that she used to start a library in the pediatric wing of a hospital.

It was lucky for Girl Scouts that Renee Jackson persisted and put that application in Narda’s mailbox. It’s evident that Narda is an outstanding volunteer who has evolved over the years.

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HONOR PIN These Girl Scout adults have provided outstanding service to at least two service units’ program delivery audiences in a way that furthers the council’s goals. Their service goes beyond the expectations of the position.

Brenda Charron, Valparaiso, IN Maureen Ewing, Chicago, IL Marcia Hundt, Forest Park, IL Donna Ioppolo, Oak Park, IL Sue Laurinec, Naperville, IL

Theresa Martz, Peotone , IL Edonna Ojeda, Berwyn, IL Nancy Stevens, Green Oaks, IL Beverly Vild, Valparaiso, IN

APPRECIATION PIN These Girl Scout adults provided outstanding service to at least one service unit or program delivery audience toward achievement of the council’s goals. Their service goes beyond the expectations of the volunteer position.

Amy Gress, Peotone , IL April Donnellan, Chicago, IL Beth Baker, Valparaiso, IN Billie Jo Zawahir, Hoffman Estates, IL Carmen Finch, Chicago, IL Carrie Baffes, Aurora, IL Carrie Parsons, Schaumburg, IL Cheryl Sinnott, Arlington Heights, IL Christa Callies, Niles, IL Christine Cline, Urbana , IL Dionne Hawkins, Chicago, IL Heather Socie, Graylake, IL Jackie Perrell, Tinley Park, IL Jana Durham, Libertyville, IL

Janice Spangenberg, Chicago, IL Jeannie Sprenkle, Peotone , IL Jessica Roberson, Woodridge, IL Josie Diaz-Pope, Riverside, IL Karrie Talbert, Oak Park, IL Leslie Thun, Northbrook, IL Lewis Lefteroff, Northbrook, IL Lisa Volpe, Chicago, IL Maria Baldini-Potermin, Buffalo Grove, IL Natalie Clay, Peotone , IL Patricia Tracy, Orland Park, IL Rebecca Rodriguez, Chicago, IL Tenise Brandon, Hazel Crest, IL

DYNAMIC AND INCREDIBLE STAFF OF THE YEAR (D.A.I.S.Y) This award recognizes the outstanding service of a staff member who’s been employed for at least three years and whose efforts to achieve council goals have resulted in the development of partnerships with volunteers and/or community leaders, impacting at least one service unit or program delivery audience.

Andrew Kingery, Palos Hills, IL Susan Rakis, Chicago, IL

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YEARS OF SERVICE 65 YEARS OF SERVICE Elizabeth Kutzner Barbra Sedory 60 YEARS OF SERVICE Roger Anderson Nancy Hackett Joy Johnston Alice Snelgrove Rita Watt 55 YEARS OF SERVICE Thomas Courtney Joan Kadlec Barbara Weller Martha Wieland 50 YEARS OF SERVICE Mary Bartunek Cora Lee Blazek Thelma Francis Lynn Freyberg Leah Gerlach Elise Gould Beverly Kral Jean Pagorek Leslie Worcester Susan Yates 45 YEARS OF SERVICE Janet Bockel Carroll Bourrillion Terrie Brader Adrianne Coates June Goerg Kathy Johnson Betty Koran Johnsey Louden Barbara Joan Nagorski Carol Nenne Sandra Polis Susan Rakis Kathy Webb Regina Williams

40 YEARS OF SERVICE Jill Bell Susan Caldwell Nancy Corry Diane Drewno Richard Garcia Karen Harnew Susan Heinlein Carol Johnson Susan Lamparter Kathy Melchert Tresa Radermacher Maja Ramirez Karen Schillings Kathy Schreiner Eva Schwinge Sunshine Heather Stewart

Anna White Buko Rosemary Burmaster Thresa Buyle Nancy Chapdelaine Linda Comerci Peggy Davidson Mary Douglas Julie Dreixler Marilyn Ellis Judith Freebairn Donna Frenier Peggy Ann Gallagher Sara Gourley Janice Wilson Hanson Susan Hitzeman Vivian Johnson Jennifer Ann Krause Eileen Kreuser Jane Kron Elaine Kruse Penny Lacy Evalyn Walsh Laird Heather Linehan Sally Macnamara Janis Irene Mcdonough Andrea Mcpherson Laury Metken Charlotte Mushow Thomas Nardi Mary Nodulman Patricia Oelrich Carole Ollendick Darlene Ossman Stacey Parkhurst Sharon Perry Paul Powers Veronica Pradelski Debi Richardson Robert Rodie John Settich Pamela Solon Julie Somogyi Jeanean Strickland Nancy Swapa Petersen Kathryn Swartwout Isadora Toney Mary Tworek Tupper Kathleen Westlake

35 YEARS OF SERVICE Nadia Archibald Susan Elaine Baughman Kathy Clarke Girolamo Myrtle Coleman Pam Di Pietro Mary Ann Drexler Anita Gambino Paula Leonard Kathryn Mackey Faye Dean Martin Kathleen Piorecki Lianne Sarnecke Mary Patricia Seekins Cassandra Smith Beth Tracy Billie Ann Vance Marianne Vance Lynda Weichel 30 YEARS OF SERVICE Karen Abbott Kalu Advani Diane Asberry Marsha Ashley June Becker Deborah BobinBaranowski Wendy Bocian Lucille Bozek 17

Christine Weyna Patricia Whitney Constance Willegal Linda Zajac Karen Zeller 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Judith Allen Mary Auer Gail August Margaret BackmanBoettjer Jessica Bacoulis Catherine Bagdonas Lora Barnas Alicia Bassett Darlene Bedoe Eileen Benson Teresa Bergan Kerry Boehner Laura Bogusch Monica Bosovsky Connie Bothen Sue Boyer Judith Bradeen Ellen Brewin Hildred Buck Julie Budd Janet Burton Diana Joan Cabigting Marie Campagna Kimberly Cervantes Gladys Mae Chchy Jennifer Christiansen Judy Christiansen David Cizek Chris Clark Deanna Lee Clark Carol Lee Coleman Bernadette Colletti Erica Dabrowski Mary Darkey Richard Darkey Jr Becky Deardorff Eulaine Deist Christa Delaney Lori Dietzel Mary Dunkel

Brandy Farrell Rosalie Faruggia Leslie Fenton Pera Sharon Flaim Massalene Fluker Kathleen French Karen Fritts Laura Gale Rosa Garcia Georgette Garcia Lisa Gaver Judith Gomez Marlene Graham Lolita Green Karin Grunow Anna Hammer Kathi Harbecke Debbie Harrington Lisa Wight Harris Anne Heekin Molly Jane Hellerman Rene Hendrix Nancy Hetzel Judith Heyworth Carol Holden Paul Hollis Mary Sue Honigschmidt Marcie Huna Calandra Michele Meyers Jimenz Anna Marie Johnson Jerald Kammeyer Cynthia Davis Karabush Catherine Kennedy Robyn King Robin Kingery Wilbur Kingery Sue Lawn Margaret Leabru Susan Lenz Prudence Leslie Terry Lesser Joan Lindstrom Mary Loudermilk Elaine Luther Karen D Malicki Nancy Matthews Rebecca McFall Kathie Megacz Susan Melvin Janice M Kaletha Meyers Paula Mihalko Virginia Miller

Maryann Millush Lisa Mocny Robert Moise Linda Molidor Linda Monahan Joyce Moynihan Judith Mueller Laura Murphy Meghan Murphy Margie Nay Jeanette Nell Georgia Nelson Avis Nowicki Joanne O’brien Pamela O’shea Mary O’toole Sharon Oja Vicki Ozelis Rita Pacini Karen Palagi Christine Palermo Tonise Paul Fay Peterson Lynn Priebe Beverly Pyster Joanna Quinn Karen Raab Lynne Raimondo Jennifer Raywood Susan Regnier Debbie Renwick Roy Riihimaki Amanda Robert Curry Cleo Robinson Denise Roche Marilyn Rossler Penny Russell W Dale Russell Carol Saffold Jennifer Saga Gloria Sanchez Krista Sato Edna Schrank Faith Schubert Carol Schultz Linda Schweizer Christine Ann Sedlar Jaime Seidel Sandra Sheagren Amy Sheridan Jodilyn SimmonsMachota

Lula Smith Susan Spaulding Kelly Marie Spencer Mary Spiller Anna Stange Kathie Stansell Margaret Ann Stemler Douglas Stetina Christine Stone Stella Swenson Seckeita Taylor Marti Tenzer Deshonda Thigpen Doris Torres Fran Valade Kristy Volk Eunice Ward Nancy Westcott Donna Worst 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Tiffany Adams Sheila Arora Kristine Beatty Amelia Bishop H. Constance Bonbrest Lisa Bondi Yvonne Bonilla Karen Brosius Susette Brown Meredith Bruner Rebecca Buchholz Mary Buddig Jennifer Buhrow Carmen Carrasquillo Anne Castellarin Mary Caughron Kirsten Chojnicki Cassandra Clark Ashley Clark Erica Coghlan Katy Coleman Alyssa Colletti James Combs Kelly Conrad Kirstin Corbett Kari Cottom Ruth Cotton Sarah Cress Denise Creswell SR Lynda Deporto Gaye Durst 18

Alisia Eckert Jessica Economou Amanda Elkins Susan Ferrill Debra Fiegle Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds Kathy Elise Florman Nicole Fountain Tammy Frederici Stacy Freebairn-Chandler Kari Gallagher Janet Gatz Henry Allen Gatz Elizabeth Geisen Stephanie Geraci Marilyn Gilbert-Mitchell Katherine Gory Carolyn Ann Gruber Nichole Haberlin Christine Hajek Laura Hallbauer Piraino Katharine Hanzlik Linda Hedborn Julie Hendron Lori Hibbott Elizabeth Higgins-Beard Stella Hochbaum Margaret Hodges Jennifer Horace Kristine Humphrey Leslie Hurley Melissa Jimenez-Biles Conchetta Jones Amanda Jones Michelle Kempa-Lerma Susan Kenski-Sroka Patricia Kubera Katie Laudermith Jana Leech Jana Leech Almeetris Lipscomb Karen Lopez Annette Lowe Jennifer Lyon Renordia Malone Denise Marsh Rebecca Masino Judith Ann Mcdonald Katie Mcgowan Catherine McManamon Alexis Mihelich Elizabeth Miller

Jacqueline Mimnaugh Carolyn Mohr Charles Moore Martina Moore Felicia Muhammad Cynthia Muller Gail Noronha Sharon O’Bryant Michelle O’Connor Kathy O’connor Courtney Anne O’keefe Becky Sue Ohan Laura Ondrovic Katherine Oskerka Jennifer Peck Sara Pfaff Kathleen Phillips Valerie Porras Charles Quattrochi June Randall Jennifer Randall Sheryl Randall Ashley Rapaport Cara Reeder Marty Rendino Julie Ringrose Christina Robinson Jacqueline Robinson Janice Ruhl Maureen Russell Marla Sarris Jennifer Schneidman Georgette Serocki Terra Shimek Dawn Sikora Susan Simmons Brandy Sinclair Lauren Sklaney Elizabeth Slover Jill Smith Carolyn Sparks Julie Starasinich Linda Sterba Alexandra Summerfelt Janell Svenson Sarah Thompson Bernadette Thompson Linda Tiffin Mascorro Kathleen Tjarks Laura Tomeczko Gina Trimarco Gina Trimarco

Mark Typlin Susan Vabro Julie Vander Weele Bridget Vaughn Kimberly Vesey Kristina Vesic Grace Vollkommer Pamela Weatherly Mary Pat Weaver Deborah West Cathy Ziemkiewicz Neely

Karen Dickerson Colleen Dressler Kerrie DuBrock Francine Dundore Jacqueline Dunkel Lisa Ehn Tina Engle Lisa Ewers Ena Falls Michelle Fayhee Amy Ferguson Deborah Fisher Carole Francis Raeanna Frederici Jennifer Fulton Barbara Galassi Charlotte Gallaspy Ashley Galvan Janet Gibbs Samantha Gibson Ellen Gorski Amanda Graf Megan Groetsch DeJager Emily Hagen Michelle Hall Kimberly Hamilton Tammie Hamilton-Rowlett Germaine Hansen Anita Hart Laureen Head Stephanie Hendron Heather Hennessy Sarah Henning Kathleen Hoban Bavan Holloway Patti Ismail Elizabeth Jefferson Muriel Jenkins Heather Jennings Sara Johnson Caitlyn Kamm Andrea Kartalia Bridget Kelly Megan Kloet Kara Knutte Taryn Koopmann Christina Krawczyk Theresa Kretz Shang-Pin Kwei Antonette Lamberty Dawn Levis Karen Linderborg

15 YEARS OF SERVICE Meera Advani April Albrecht Christine Alfred Rosalind Allen Amanda Anderson Sarah Arra Sandra Bapple Erica Barton Barbara Benas Christine Bormet Jessica Braner Jane Brock Stephanie Brohman Patricia Broughton Katherine Brown Emily Bruzzini Amelia Bryniarski Tina Buben Dowling Ardella Burkes Sara Cameron Elizabeth Carbon Alisa Castillo Innis Kim Cernek Fatima Chishti Jennifer Clancy Michele Clements Bonnie Coleman Vanessa Colvin Jillian Connolly Linda Cook Nicole Coticchio Jontrese Craig Anne Crowley Renee Custer Sharyon Da Silva Elizabeth Daly Dianna Daniel Elizabeth Desarden Karissa Dewey 19

David Lopez Allison Mack Beverly Macrito Bridget Marczewski Nicole Marta Teresa Massimini-Chilla Callie Mc Cune Elizabeth Mccormack Mallory Mcgreehin Dietra McKamey Katherine McKnight Patrick Mcmanamon Samantha Miller Christina Minich Alma Miranda Tanya Moorer April Morgan Ryder Moses Donna Murray Michele Neal Rebecca Ng Ann Nicholson Blanca Nieves Norrine Nix Diana Nowicki Stephanie O’Brien Amber Olenik Rebecca Ostler Rebecca Perry Mariel Pletcher Kaitlin Plucinski Karen Polito Wells Aileen Porta Jennifer Powers Julie Prado Marylyn Presutti Amanda Priebe Mary Jo Ptack Laura Rajsic-Lanier Desda Ravanesi Orion Rentfleish Sarah Roberts Julie Russell Candace Rutkowski Emily Schaefer Elizabeth Schmidt Beverly Schultz Candace Scott Christina Scriba Joe Serocki Heather Sims Allison Slowiak

Dorie Smith Davida Smith Tara Smith Lauren Specchio Sharon Springsteen Frances Starks Victoria Svazas Kathy Talbert-Mikutis Caryn Tatelli Carrie Teffner Karisa Tell Mary Torrez Michele Trickey Dulice Truitt Emily Tzur Kathleen Valleau Tracy Vollmers Joanna Wagner Erin Wail Christa Walkowiak Kelsey Walters Jennifer Waszak Pamela Weiglein Karla Weiss Camille Willis Laura Zeller 10 YEARS OF SERVICE Judy Abate Tracey Abatie-Serna Manal Abdelhaq Geraldine Adams Shante Adieze Tami Anderson Victoria Ankus Carmen Araque Julie Arentsen Jasmine Arguinzoni Janelle Armstead-English Randi Arndt Josephine Bahl Cynthia Baker Michael Barder Nancy Barrera Janis Bates Cheryl Beebe Tamara Berry Carrie Bessey Natalie Besuden Theresa Blain Samantha Blazak Jody Bocconcelli

Brenda Boland Adrienne Bolbot Elizabeth Bombal Celia Bosel Diane Bowlds Patrice Boyles Laurie Boynak Stephanie Bracken Natalia Bradley Rosaella Branson Eileen Brister Kristin Brown Sandy Brugge Karen Buckels Jacqueline BuckmasterLibert Silvia Burbano Kelli Buresh Celeste Butts Nicole Caban Kate Cabosky-Thompson Jennifer Cain Vicky Camarena Brittany Cannady Grace Carey Amanda Cervantes Meghan Chalmers Kimberly Chanhnourack Laura Chapman Wendie Cheyney Georgeanna Chico Sameea Chughtai Cari Clousing Taylor Cobb Sonia Cobb Lynette Coffman Lynette Coffman Jennifer Coggeshall Diana Cohen Michelle Collins Lisa Cooper Karreen Corcuera Ellen Coury Jenny Cozza Abbey Cramer Patricia Crane Angelena Crispo Jenny Croitoru Jennifer Cunico Dawn Cygan-Leyden Joselyn Daher Merrie Dahl

Stephanie Danek Sara Danielewicz Sheila Davis Ellen Davis Lisa Day Jennifer De Young Samantha Deane Kara Decarlo Julie Dee Nancy Defauw Gloria DeGraaf Cathy Dejesus Abigail Demeter Rebecca Dempsey Cynthia Deters Brittany Devito Kimberly Dewitt Olga Diaz Kathryn Dipietro Dawn Divis-Fraser Lindsey Dolezal Ann Douglas Kristen Drain Heidi Drennan Katie Eaton Katelyn Ebersold Youmna El-Sabaa Jennifer Epich Susie Erdal Jacklyn Esquivel Rebecca Evankoe Kristen Evans Laura Fachet Alayne Fahrman Amy Falbe Blair Famarin Carin Fanter Alyssa Ferrando Carmen Finch Jodi Firchau Breeon Fisher Jennifer Fitzpatrick Suzette Fitzpatrick Tracie Flock Rebecca Flood Emily Fordham Sarah Frachey Natalie Frampton Maria De Lourdes Frantsve Catherine Frer Karen Frum Krenda Frushour 20

Alison Fudacz Tiffany Gallegos-Peretz Rebecca Galvez Erin Garcia Judi Garwacki Nicole Gaspar Ashley Gauthier Joseph Gebhart Michelle Gerdzunas Heather Giambrone Michelle Godinez Stephanie Goettsche Taylor Gomez Erica Goolsby Jennifer Grage Kristen Griffin Megan Grove Hannjah Guadalupe Annette Guzman Rebecca Haimann Carmen Hallman Jeanne Hamilton Patricia Hamilton Kathleen Han Ellen Hanes Veronika Harris Etiennette Harris Jennifer Haukohl Maureen Hegji Lisa Hennelly Erica Henry Colleen Herman Kelsey Heyson Emily Hoadley Heidi Holmberg Jerry Homan Jacquelyn Houriet Kristine Houston Tish Houston Catherine Howe Amber Hunnewell Katie Hutera Giovanna Imbarrato Emily Ioppolo Shana Jackson Winona Jackson Mary Jacobsen Miranda James Mary Jendrycki Jamila Johnson Ginger Johnson-Fish Sally Johnston

Beverly Jones Kristen Jones Elizabeth Jones Jennifer Jones-Garner Leslie Kane Amy Kane Meghan Kats Mary Beth Kay Megan Kearns Tara Keating Sheron Kemp Karen Kenney Carrie Keppner Saadia Khan Huma Khimani Claudia Kiley Mary Ann Kimball Jennifer Kirkpatrick Beth Klicker Mandy Knaack Jennifer Knobloch Joan Kohnke Stephanie Koperski Carolyn Koszela Patricia Kramer Gina Kranzusch Kelly Krupa Livia Krzak Neha Kumar Meghann Labadie Alexandra Labeots Beth Lamb Kristy Langdon Carrie Laporte Alison Larimore Kelly Laster Alicia Laubsted Jeanette Laughlin-Clark Sarah Leahy Kristin Leimbeck Amanda Leiting Rosa Leja Kari Leonard Meghan Leverenz Anne Liddick Serena Lim Jessica Loch Alisa Lockhart Brandy Long Denise Love Emily Lubke Marissa Lucheck

Kelly Lukareski Kristy Luke Rachel Lundstrom Mayra Macias Mary Macleod Sarah Magill Jasmine Maldonado Shelley Mandarino Kristyn Manning Cadence Marth LeVette Martin Coritina Martinez De Patino Beth Maschmeyer Mary Clare Maxwell Emily Mc Gonigle Maureen McCarthy Elaine Mcgrath Harliene Mcguire Valerie Mckinney Alexandra Meek Jade Mellen Sara Mervis Michelle Mike Michelle Mike Rhonda Miller Paula Miller Nicole Miller Christina Miller Julia Milos Michele Monaco Caitlyn Moore Megg Morgenstern Angelique Morris Lauren Moskalick Hannah Mowery Elizabeth Mroz Grace Munoz Alisa Munyon Heather Murrie Tamika Nash Kelly Nelson Jamie Nelson Mabel Nevel Teresa Newhall Liann Nicholson Swarupa Nimmagadda Susan Nordquist-Mead Michelle Nordstrom Kathryn Nowak Jaclyn Nudelman Ann Nugent

Jennifer Nunez Ann O’Brien Matie O’connor Sara O’Dowd Stacey O’keefe Elizabeth O’malley Simone Oberschmied Virginia Ojeda Ashley Olenik Dana Ollendick Starlitt Olson Renee Osbrink Roberta Owens Rachael Owens Constance Paesel Melania Palomar Sarah Parker Rosann Parra Jaime Paul Mattie Payne-Mallory lisbeth perez Belinda Perkovich Darcy Peters Cheryl Pettit Lisa Philbrick Heidi Pins Jill Pironti Marta Pitrowski Mary Ponschke Paula Pozdal Jane Primack Kelsey Pruim Kristyn Rahn Mira Raino-Ogden Denise Ralph Amy Ramsay Carlarta Ratchford Amanda Reimer Jennifer Remias Melanie Renwick Cindy Reynolds Jessica Roberts Audrey Roen Sherry Romine-Urbanski Megan Rosenthal Patricia Rosland Kayla Ross Christine Rovani Jessica Royston Cassondra Rukes Kathleen Rusch Jennie Sahagian 21

Donna Sanders-Brown Linda Sanduski Michelle Sauriol Qiana Savage Linda Savickas Kristen Schaffnit Lindsay Schaffnit Elizabeth Schallack Kathy Scherer Shari Schmidt Marcie Schmidt Mary Schoeller Theresa Schubert Kaitlyn Schuberth Melanie Schutte Ellen Schwarm Brooke Schwartz Jennifer Scott Amy Sekili Wendy Senger Marcia Serio Shane Sexton Amanda Shadduck Jordanna Shaughnessy Gretchen Shearer Kathleen Sheline Kathy Sherwin Joi Sherwood Joi Sherwood Roopa Shortt Jennifer Sieber Elise Sieck Joelle Sisto Jennifer Sklena Emily Skudlarek Linda Skurnak Anne Slattery Maureen Slaven Maggie Slingerland Patricia Smith Eileen Smith Patricia Smith-Huntoon Gayle Soberg Ericka Soroko Carly Stack Erin Stafford Megan Stalder Julie Star Andrea Steffens Robert Steffens Jennifer Stein Brock Stein

Cheryl Stewart Emily Stiglicz Candress Suber Carissa Summerfelt Kathryn Swanson Pam Tancredi Maya Theus Keisha Tiggs Lisa Timm Amanda Titus Renee Tomczak Ismael Torres Jenna Tranel Lynn Ulrich Tricia Underwood Bryanna Unzueta Monique Valliere Rosalyn Varon Jose Venegas Jodi Veome Barbra Versino Anna Voinovich Rebecca Volke Laura Voss-Allen Robyn Vuillermoz Amanda Wade Sara Wallace Melissa Walti Angela Watts Mollie Welton Sue Wente Rebecca West Tavia Westbrook Tavia Westbrook Susan Whisson Antoinette White Rebekah White Deanna Williams Brittany Wilson David Witek Terence Wold Rebeca Wolfe Aimee Woolery Kimberly Wright Jessica Xenakis Karen York Nadia Zayed Melissa Zbiegiel Stephanie Zblewski Nichole Zemaitis Anne Zimmer Kelly Zurek

5 YEARS OF SERVICE Kelly Maag Jackie Adams Heidi Adducci Molly Adduci Robin Adkins Maria Aguirre Elizabeth Ahmed Jackeline Alanis Emma Albrecht Shelley Alexander Dawn Allbee Lara Alshaar Sylvia Alston Nicole Ames Andrea Anders Kathy Lynn Anderson Rachel Anderson Rebecca Andexler Therese Angarone Amy Angolkar Jessica Antonicic Dawn Anyfiotis Sue Apey Becky Appel Cassandra Archer Alice Arellano-Munoz Kathleen Armstrong Jennifer Arreola Andrea Aseves Erin Asgedom Kevin Ashcroft Donna Asta Michelle Atchison Emily Atienza Kimberly Audette Paulina Augustine Heather Ault Anna Aumann Kim Aumick Nathaniel Austin Julie Averill Terri Aylward Gwendolyn Babb Mary Babicki Jodi Bacon Morgan Bainbridge Courtney Baker Cyan Baker Bryce Baker Maggie Baker Andrea Balitewicz

Amira Ballin Danielle Balsano Katie Banks Xiomara Banos Julie Bar Haley Barba Kari Barber Akira Barclay Deanna Barden Courtney Barenbrugge Tracy Barham Jessica Barnes Rosanne Barnum Julie Barrera Carrie Barrera Amanda Barrios Laurie Barry Jamie Bartilotta Laura Bartusiak Annie Barz Annie Barz Michael Barzyk Laura Bateman Norma Bates Erika Baum Sarah Baumann Sarah Baumann Nailya Baybekova Lisa Bazzetta Rachel Beard Kristine Bechtel Barb Bechtel Vikki Beening Michelle Begora Timothy Behland Sandra Beil Melissa Bekavac Melissa Belda Amy Bell Rebecca Benson Wendy Benson Ashley Benson Hannah Benson Serene Berkowitz Amanda Bernett Katharine Bertani Sofie Besser Kari Beyer Kelly Beyreis DarshĂŠ Bias Jessica Billings Angela Binek 22

Catherine Bird Jenelle Bixler Tracy Black Maureen Black Gina Blackhall Amy Blais Amanda Blau Jordan Blohm Annalisa Blue Kellee Bluitt Daniela Bobzin Maria Cecilia Bocanegra Melissa Boelens Dana Boersma Afua Boiquaye Lindsay Boland Tess Boland Lisa Bonasorte Cami Bond Timyka Bonner Dawn Borg Elizabeth Borges Timothy Bosel Sarah Boulos Carmen Bowen Leona Bowman Erin Brambilla Demi Brand Nicolette Brandstedt Ellen Brannegan Veronica Brattstrom Leslie Briars Monica Bricker Bonnie Briggs Jessica Britten-Fazzio Laura Broadnax Susan Brom Christina Brophy Kimberly Brown Jennifer Brown Stacy Brown Cheryl Brown Diana Brown Lisa Brown Carrie Browne Amy Brownlow Megan Brubaker Galeener Karlyn Budz Dana Burdenski Shauna Burens Kathleen Burke Salvatore Burke

Ellen Burkhardt Christina Burns Sara Burton Beatriz Bustamante Karin Buursma Elena Byrd Tonya Byrd Neeley Kelly Cairns Sara Cairo Colleen Calhan Adelina Camacho Dawn Camp Colleen Campbell Colleen Campbell Natalie Campise Aracely Canchola Allison Cann Susan Carbon Blair Carlisle Carrie Carlson Christine Carmazzi Yolanda Caron Ann Carpenter Rebeca Carr Mary Pat Carr Bridget Carroll Kristin Carroll Lauren Carver Esther Castano Sylvia Castellon Janice Castillo Jennifer Castor Stephanie Cavenaile Barbara Cebulski Josephine Ceglarek Christine Celeski Kelly Cerniglia Ashley Cerny Kristina Cesca Raazia Chaudhry Jennifer Chavez Tam Chavez Latasha Chedda Sarah Cheema Chen Chen Mary Cherullo Elizabeth Chi Maria Chiappetta Jennifer Christoffersen Kate Cichon Kristen Cimino Samantha Clements

Jocelyn Cohen Keonna Colbert Stephanie Coleman Marissa Colgate Diane Collett Lorissa Collins Allison Collins Margaret Colton Kristy Combs Svetlana Concannon Emily Condic Denise Conklin Tracie Conrad Maria Conversa Diane Cook Malia Cook-Artis Amy Coots-Smith Timothy Copeland Naomi Copeland Susan Cordogan Anne Marie Cornier Carrie Corona Ellen Cosgrove Nicole Couch Ashlie Coughlan Debra Cox Claudia Coyne Kim Coyne Alison Craig Kelly Cripe Deb Crocker Heather Cross Lauren Cruz Elizabeth Cruz Anamarie Cullen Lauren Culver Christine Cummings Samantha Cunningham Kellie Cunningham Julie Curia Megan Curry Aimee Cyr Sherlyn Czachor Magdalena Czerniak Diane Dacko Carrie Dalton Tami Daly Meghan Daly-Hart Meghan Damascus Jermel Dameron Lana Damron Tara Dangerfield

Fatima Dastagir Carol Daumer Gutjahr Cecille De Leon Jill Deangeles Kathryn Deany Amy Deaton Martine Decase Kaitlyn Deelsnyder Jennifer Deigl Alison Delaney Audifas DeLaPaz Maribel Delgadillo Christina Delgado Elisa DellaVentura Margarita Deluna Joe DeMoor Maureen Denja Georgina Diaz Sonita Dibble Carrie Diemer Janelle Dillard Stacy Dilling Maria Dimschultz Rosalind Dixon Maridren Doctor Dawn Dolby Ada Dolph Araceli Dominski Susan Donatello Shannon Donnelly Eileen Dorchinecz Valerie Dorko Laura Dounis Anne Dragosh Elizabeth Drake Erin Drennan Kelly Drevalas Laura Drewno Heidi Driggers Julia Drong Dana Dudzik Margaret Duggan Kristen Dundee Aysem Durkee Christina Dusilo Alexis Dye Lisa Dyer Crystal Edwards Allison Eichorst Mary Lou Eisenhauer Donna Elicke Heather Ellis 23

Nicole Eltzroth Nicole Elza Amber Emken Stephanie Emmons Kimberly Engler Amanda Erickson Anna Erickson Adrianna Esparza Jennifer Eubanks Anne Marie Evans Rachel Evans Marla Everett Jennifer Fagan Leah Fanning Sarah Farrell Marie Farrior Brianna Fasano Dorothy Faust Kathleen Feeney Jennifer Fenton Jessica Ferba Douglas Ferguson Alissa Fernandez Christine Ferreri Virginia Fetzer Traci Fiatte Natalie Field Sandra Fields Janna Fiester Gina Fillicaro Katie Fils Nancy Finder Shannon Finton Douglas Fisher Kisa Fitzgerald Patricia Fitzgerald Bernadette Fitzpatrick Dannette Fleming Sherry Fleming Brianna Flesher Jaime Fleury Trista Flores Melanie Flores Kendel Foley Jennifer Ford Lisa Fougere Alexis Franciszkowicz Jaye Franklin Julie Frantsve-Hawley Nicole Fratto Christine Frech Jennifer Freda

Debra Fredericks Milda Fritsch Cheryl Fron Lasheena Fuller Karen Furlong Julie Fusco Judith Galarza Michelle Galindo Tamara Gallagher Pamela Gallardo Amada Gallardo Patience Gallegos Monika Gallegos Julie Galvez Raja Gamra Holly Gange Laura Garcia Bridgette Garcia Erica Garcia Shannon Gardner Amy Garland Linda Garman Christine Garmon Nancy Garrett Jennifer Garst Nicole Gary Margaret Gasior Ellen Gaynor Lauren Geiselman Kenneth George Michelle Gerard Jennifer Gidd Pandita Gil Jenifer Giller Erin Gilleran Tanya Giordano Erin Giron Nicole Gjeldum Colleen Glavanovits Corrie Gleason Jennifer Gloodt Desiree Goetzinger Shannon Gogolak Poonam Gosain Ekta Goswami Jenette Gouty Tara Goy Diane Grah Erin Grapenthien Hannah Graver Crystal Gray Wendy Grdina

Julia Green Melanie Green Sarah Green Treacy Greer Temica Griggs-Wilson Shannon Guarino Lizbeth Guerrero Luisa Guerrero-Gutierrez Tracy Hadt Coleen Halloran Melissa Halusek Hillary Halverson Samantha Hampton Tina Hansen Leslie Hardsock Gina Hardy Valerie Harrell Michelle Harris Grace Hart Melissa Hasan Leslie Hasbrouck Jennifer Haselhorst Jeannie Hashiguchi Rachel Haught Monica Haun Katherine Haussermann Shani Hawkins Kristin Hayden Candice Haymond Kelsey Healy Lauren Hedenschoug Carol Hedger Barbara Hegarty Teresa Heit-Murray Amanda Held Heather Helton Melinda Henderson Josefin Henle Nicole Hennessy Nicole Hennings Reyna Hensley Dawn Hernandez Kristy Herrera Nancy Herrera Emily Herrmann Julie Herrmann Liz Hetue Soudy Hidalgo Erin Hill Megan Hill Sheila Hillier Liz Hlinak

Jennifer Hodkowski Hailey Hoger Margaret Hohmeier Kathleen Holland Patricia Holloway Miranda Holyer Bridget Horn Elaine Houha Eric Howland Jessica Hruska Christy Hruska Marcia Hunt Tracey Hunt Donya Hunter Cara Hurley Diane Hurley Nichole Hurst Nicole Hutter Reagan Irving Abigail Iuorio Katelyn Izzo Deanna Jacob Nicole Jadin Ronald Jaeger Julianna Jakubowski Sarah James Jamie Jamnik Kristine Janeczek Michelle Jatczak Amy Jeffers Katie Jenio Valerie Jimerson Jessica Jindra Andrea Jobanis Michelle Johnson Tricia Johnson Kimberly Johnson Scott Johnson Denice Johnson Sarah Johnson Kimberly Johnson James Joiner Bryce Jones Cheryl Jones Samantha Joslyn Lisa Jost Rosemary Joyce Katie Justak Raina Kalas Jennifer Kalmus Erin Kanagy Brooke Kapanowski 24

Lori Kaplan Kalpa Karkera Cecily Karrels Rebecca Karstensen Marj Kasky Kerry Kasper Denise Kasper Carrie Kaufmann Jennifer Kayse Kathy Kearney Megan Kearns Stacia Keegan Carey Keenan Colleen Keith Patricia Kelly Keturah Kelly Dana Kelly Kim Kelly Stacy Kemps Kerri Kennedy Margaret Kennedy Bonnie Kennedy Christen Kerrigan Casey Keske Melissa Kessler Meghan Kevil Katherine Killeen Jennifer Kirton Dee Kiss Lori Kissner Michael Kizman Penny Kizman Amy Klein Kerrie Klitz Alice Kloska Justine Klug Brandy Kneip Kimberly Knight Marci Ko Jacquelin Koch Katrinka Kochanek Katherine Koczorowski Kristin Kohn Allison Kojak Bozena Komperda Amy Konczyk April Konieczny Jorie Kopacek Susie Kopec Suzanne Korst Gina Koss Bethany Kozal

Rachel Kreppert Kathryn Kresse Patricia Kreunen Erica Kritzer Jeremy Kubik Robyn Kuchenthal Kelly Kulas Jackie Kulesza Debbie Kunis Lourdes Kunkel Pam Kurczak Patrica Kurtovich Elaine Kushkowski Carey Labriola Christine Labuda Tierza Lammel Cindy Lammersfeld Crystal Lange Robert Langewisch Nina Laspina Diana Laufenberg Maryann Lazzeri Kerry Leaf Jaclyn Leake Grace Leary Kristina Leech Carissa Leeholmes Kelli Leffler Lucille Leidwinger Amber Lemar Kayla Levine Toymesia Lewis Lisa Lewis Paula Lima Deborah Lind Jeanne Lindquist Elsa Lindsey Holly Listopad Danielle Litro Crystal Lizon Cynthia Lode Anna Loebach Natalie Loewe Alessia Loffredo Christine Long Jennifer Lorenz Jenny Loring Rebecca Lorkiewicz Heather Lough Christine Lovendahl Leah Lowery Carmela Luangdilok

Samantha Luckett Jennifer Luhm Anna Lukosus Sarah Lureau Sheridan Lurie Samantha Lutin Heather Luttenton Susan Lyall Brittney Lynch Tina Lyznicki Kelly Maag Molly Mackey Katherine Madonis Sarah Madrid Jillian Madrigal Rana Mafee Elaine Maher Nabiha Mahmood Jodi Mahoney Bridget Majdecki Kelly Major Meghan Major Joanne Mallari Paul Mandehr Krystyna Marach Marjorie Marino Kristin Marks Pascavage Kimberly Marksteiner Cindy Markun Laura Marschel Michele Marsella Gail Marshall Karrie Mascari Sara Maslar-Donar Yani Mason Julie Mason Lisa Massey Cindra Masters Patty Mazzuca Ronette McCarthy Nia McClendon Monica McCollom Maggie Mccomb Ashley McCormick Brianna McCormick Jennifer McCracken Anna McCue Wendy Mcdaniel Alissa McDermott Katie Mcdermott Tricia Mcdermott Patrizia McDonald

Shanta Mcgahey Melissa McGinnis Sarah Mcginnis Paige Mcgovern Sonia Mcgrath Clifford McGregor Barb McHaley Karimiah Mckee Jackie McKethen Kristen Mclaurin Claire McMahon Patricia McNamara Janell McNulty Panagiota (Yioula) Melchiors Christina Melonides Noreen Merchant Penny Metropoulos Kelly Meyer Briann Meyers Tracy Mikes Carrie Miko Rachel Mikula Lauren Miles Lindsey Miles Agnese Milito Sanja Miller Mallory Miller Tearius Miller Natassia Miller Candace Miller Lauren Miller Alicia Miller Rebecca Miller Sandy Mills Lori Miloch Katherine Milton Linda Minard Lisa Miranda Joseph Miron Eleanor Mitchell Azarah Mock Kelly Modugno Rachel Mola Rebekah Moore Clare Moran Michelle Moran Sharon Moriarity-Cordin Kate Morrill-Ploum Danielle Moss Audrey Mostello Suzanne Mraz 25

Trisha Mrzlock Deann Muehlbauer Kate Mueller Jessica Mueller Sherry Mundorff-Gillette Carey Murphy Kristine Murray Becky Mutch Rebecca Narrajos Stephanie Nash Heather Nass Linda Neesen Barbara Nellans Suzanne Nelson Valerie Nelson Colleen Nelson Carrie Nemchock Jennifer Neudecker Ashley Neveau Eileen Newell Angela Newman Steve Nichols Erica Nieft Lori Niforatos Linda Nitzsche Angela Niu-Diep Brieanne Noonan Claire Noonan Sarina Noonan Michelle Nootbaar Sandy Norbot Sheila Noren Julie Norkus Michael Norman Tracy Norwick Sandra Nottestad Liz Novak Kelly Novotny Cheryl Nowak Caroline Nudo Jessica Nunziata Kimberly O’Banion Maria O’brien Jessica O’Connor Eleanor O’Driscoll Cathleen O’Laughlin Jennifer O’shea Kelly Obodzinski Nancy Ocampo Michael Ognisanti Anne Oiler Angela Olivito

Renata Olsick Jennifer Oneill Anne Orf Katelyn Orlando Katherine Oshinski Anna Osis Nadia Othman Jennifer Paape Martha Padilla Sarah Palafox Amanda Palandri Janel Palm Karen Palmer Dawn Palmer Lakesha Pardue Sydney Parks Jessica Parlich Linda Parsinen Kim Pasciak Amy Pataky Jasmine Patel Avni Patel Sima Patel Krystal Patel Erin Paul Jonnie Pavell Isabelle Pavlik Marina Pavlovsky Myra Pawelski Tony Pederson Christine Pelaez Deborah Pellegrini Kathleen Pendlay Leslie Penley Shawna Penney Kelsey Peterson Angela Pfammatter Michael Pfammatter Natalie Pfister Amy Phelan Cynthia Phelan Tammy Pieczynski Carolyn Piegari Melody Pierce Jacqueline Pineda Orejel Sheena Pinkerman Kathleen Pinkerton Juliette Pirpiris Raquel Piskule James Plant Erica Plastiak Bethany Plebanek

Betsi Plese Sarah Plotnick-Anderson Susan Podczerwinski Susan Podgorski Keri Poi Laurie Polakoff Jennifer Ponnappan Tracy Poole Barb Popiel-Mbaoma Caralyn Powell Margaret Power Ann Poyer Traci Pretzel Tanya Probst Stephanie Purcell Jessica Puryear Penny Pysh James Pysh Vi Quan Alessandro QuargnaliLinsley Patricia Quinn Rachel Rada Amy Radke Melissa Rados Grace Ragain Samantha Ramirez Lidia Ramirez Krystal Ramirez Oscar Ramirez Kevin Ranos Lisa Rapaport Ann Rappa Monica Rash Jennifer Rastetter Melissa Rausch Kelly Read Renee Reber Katie Redwitz Matt Reese Adrienne Regis Julie Rehor Kris Reichmann Sarah Reidy Autumn Reidy-Hamer Annie Reilly Mary Reinertson Jodi Reischl Rebecca Reiter Andrea Rekus Alyssa Relyea Mary Renouard

Ricardo Reyes Kathleen Reynolds Michelle Reynolds Jessica Rhea Lindsay Rhodes Andrea Rhodes Melissa Rice Valerie Richards Nicole Ricken Kelly Rickert Jenny Rieger Vicki Ringbauer Maeve Riordan Elena Rios Danielle Rivera Christine Rivera Brooke Roark Marla Robinson Jill Rockrohr Amy Rodebaugh Jennifer Rodeck Mark Roden Erika Roditis Christine Rodriguez Lisa Rodriguez Sofia Rodriguez Evelyn Rodriguez Melissa Rogers Madelyn Rogge Paige Rogge Eva Rogoz-Carranza Katherine Rohr Amy Rokita June Rokita-Kennedy Amy Roman Kate Ronan-Sizemore Lisa Rondeau Lisa Rosenthal Jennifer Ross Pamela Ross Ashley Roth Magdalene Roth Cindy Rousseau Alexandra Rozga Ashley Rubio Shaw Ruder Shirley Ruiz Becky Rulich Carole Russo Karen Rutkowski Marisa Ryan Kim Ryan 26

Liz Ryan Jaimie Sabo Michael Saladino Christina Salahuddin Noelia Salinas Paige Sampson Michelle Sanchez Lauryn Sanders Maria Sanfratello Janet Sanoica Marissa Santiago Brittany Santos Peg Sarinyamas Elizabeth Saylor Deneen Scamardo-Evola Samantha Scanlan Mariangela Scardullo Julie Scarpaci Ewa Schafer Jodi Schaller Lisa Schalwig Alicia Schanbacher Heather Scheetz Emily Schierenbeck Caroline Schiff Stefani Schmidt Tiffany Schmittel Bre Schneider Allisa Schnick Rebecca Schreiber Holly Schroetlin Bradley Schumacher Nancy Schumacher Jill Schwager Latanya Schwalb Cynthia Schwartz Catherine Schwerha Marcia Schwieterman Katie Schye Sintelle Scott Annette Secoy Julie Seeger Julie Seeger Liane Sellmeyer Nichole Selock Karly Senesac Kara Senese Jose Serrano Jodi Servino Kunjal Shah Amisha Shah Kassandra Shannon

Sharon Sheehan Elizabeth Shelton Jennifer Shikany Suemee Shin Kelly Shumaker Joy Shutters-Helbing Terina Siekierski Michelle Sieks Robin Silver Gregory Silverstein Jurgita Simkonyte Betsy Sincora Christy Sintic Nayia Sivulka Claudya Skalski Jennifer Skinner Therese Skwarczynski Kimberly Skweres Erika Sladcik Rebecca Slanicky Kristine Slepicka Jamie Slightam Jennifer Sloger Cathy Slonski Jennifer Slowik Laura Smetters Theresa Smith Carla Smith Theresa Smith Claire Smith Maureen Smithe Brusznicki Karen Snell Jean Soderstrom Susan Sommerfeld Korie Sondgeroth Tanya Southfield Marsha Spalla Taija Sparkman Stephanie Spartz Lorraine Spearman Jenna Specchio Cristina Spencer Richelle Stackert Karen Stanton Kim Stapleton Jen Stasi Madeline Stefano Kelly Stegh Jennifer Steinbach Sandy Steinbauer Rachel Stevens

Dawn Stevenson Natasha Stewart Aimee Stoltz Kara Strathman Teresa Stringham Jordan Studzinski Mary Sharon Stutz Meghan Suman Mary Sun Patty Susmarski Maureen Susnis Mariko Suzue-Pan Michelle Swanson Melissa Symowicz Donna Szymanski Lawrence Tabor Laura Taccona Jenny Tan Sarah Tannahill Kara Taylor Kristina Taylor Melissa Taylor Shari Teigeler Karin Telleen Taylor Tengelsen Stephanie Terdic Jessica Thelen Laura Thies Renee Thomas Sarah Thomas Tracie Thomas Barbara Thompson Barbara Thompson Julie Thompson Anjali Thukral Lesley Tigchelaar Heather Todd Michele Todd Cheryl Toohey Laurie Toole Molly Toriumi Maria Torrez Jose Torrez Jackie Tovar-Risley Stephanie Trader Thien Tran Claire Trevino Abigail Troske Jacqueline Trujillo Meghan Truta Erin Tryon Katelyn Tsatsafoulis

James Tsoutsouris Christina Tung Julie Turkowski Jennifer Turner Sasha Tweel Alicia Tyler Madeline Ungari Vita Unger Cori Unruh Kara Urbanek Shelly Valenzia JoAnn Valeriano Laura Van Cleve Christie Van Dyke Michele Van Fossen Johanna Van Swearingen Kira Van Voorhees Marty Vander Velde Scott Vanderbeek Wilda Vasquez Lucinda Velasquez Abigail Vences Rachel Ventura Graziella Veron Krystal Verstraete Kimberly Vervack Jacqueline Villanueva Casey Vitolka Barbara Vitti Angela Vock Maureen Vogt Katrina Volkers Barb Von Huben Abby Voswinkel Sarah Wade Sara Wadhwa Victoria Wager Jennifer Wagner Tracy Wagner Julie Waites Rebecca Walker Brandy Walton Shannon Ward Jessie Warmbir Dianne Wasieleski Lashon Weaver Natalie Weber Beth Webster Meegan Weiland Nicole Weiss Megan Weiss Carrie West 27

Laura Westberg Stephanie Wetendorf Jessica Wetmore Mallory Whalen Janet White Kassondra White Katherine Whitehead Maribeth Whitfield Brianna Wicinski Nicole Wigfield Kelly Will Mark Willhite Teresa Williams Leah Williams Laura Williamson Brandy Wilson Meghan Wilson Christiana Wingenroth Nicolette Wohlfahrt Therese Wojcik Danielle Wolfe Cindy Wood Jennifer Wood Jennifer Woodbury Gina Woolwine Angie Wright Cara Wrona Mary Wurster Brooke Yabut Steven Yates Kelly Yesutis Nancy Yoshida Chevette Young Lori Yzquierdo Brooke Zahara Jennifer Zaiko Jo Ann Zaper Renee Zaplatosch Michelle Zavislak Hope Zawaski Lisa Zayuids Sandy Ziesak-Serrano Stephanie Zimmer Emmily Zinkiewicz Andi Zinser Carolyn Zolecki Megan Zorn Jeanette Zulauf

ELIZABETH “BETTY” KUTZNER – 65 YEARS OF SERVICE Betty Kutzner was not a Girl Scout as a child but became involved as an assistant Brownie leader and continued with those girls as their leader from Junior Scouts through their Senior Scout years. The bond she had with those girls has continued to this day. Although spread throughout the country, these girls (now 71 and 72 year–old women) get together every two years.

This past April about 20 women met in Missouri, where Betty lives now. Betty says they love to reminisce, and one of her favorite memories is of the train trips they took together to camp in Colorado.

Betty was involved well beyond the troop level, having opened her home to Girl Scouts traveling through Chicago on their way to other events. She and her husband hosted girls for “The Magic of Messages”, a DuPage County Council Wider Opportunity in the 1990’s. Betty is a former President of the DuPage County Girl Scout Council. She also served as a National Volunteer where she visited other councils to review their charters.

Betty was a very active adult scout and says that all of her experiences were memorable and that she thoroughly enjoyed everything she was a part of in Girl Scouting. Although now living in Missouri, Betty has maintained her life membership in our council.

NANCY HACKETT – HALL OF FAME AND 60 YEAR PIN Nancy Hackett has been an exceptional volunteer for 60 years. Originally from Pennsylvania, Nancy served as a volunteer for councils in both Maryland and Illinois, taking on numerous positions such as troop leader, Council trainer, and Council Historian.

The memory Nancy feels best exemplifies her Girl Scout experience was her attendance at the first Senior Roundup in 1956. Thousands of Girl Scouts from across the country and the world descended on Highland State Park in Milford, Michigan that summer. Nancy will always remember the fun and camaraderie of that first Roundup, especially between her and the girls in her patrol, who had to quickly problem–solve the construction of picnic tables.

Nancy decided to become a Girl Scout volunteer because of how much she enjoyed scouting. After she graduated university and moved to Baltimore, she called the local Council and let them know she wanted to become a leader, and she’s been volunteering for Girl Scouts ever since.

Nancy has always understood the benefits of Girl Scouting, but one instance really emphasized how valuable being a Girl Scout can be. When a new girl with a cognitive disability joined her troop, the other girls stepped up and worked with her to gain confidence and provide support. Truly a moment when Nancy and her troop stood for more.

ALICE SNELGROVE – 60 YEARS OF SERVICE Alice Snelgrove believes strongly in the organization and renews her membership each year, even though she is not currently an active volunteer. She remembers as a seven year old in Tennessee going home from school to ask if she could be a Brownie – even if she didn’t know what a Brownie was. She progressed through the Girl Scout program, earning more merit badges than any other girl in her area. As a Senior Scout, Alice was chosen to attend the 1959 Roundup in Colorado Springs, serving as the patrol leader for her group.

When Alice moved to Naperville, Illinois at the age of 25, she ‘inherited’ a very active Senior troop. They did lots of fundraising and had great parent support which allowed them to travel to Wyoming and to do canoe trips on the Wisconsin River. This troop was involved in establishing an environmental trail on the Prairie Path in the 1970’s and their efforts were documented in a national filmstrip.

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Alice served multiple terms on the board and nominating committee of the DuPage County Girl Scout Council.

Alice became good friends with Mabel Hammerschmidt, a GSUSA staff member who returned to DuPage County when she retired. Alice treasured Mabel’s Girl Scout memorabilia so much that when Mabel passed away, Alice and her husband drove three boxes of Mabel’s treasures to New York with the hope that it would be preserved and contribute to Girl Scout history.

Alice believes that Girl Scouting is good for girls and has a significant impact on them, even if they are only scouts for a short time. Girl Scouting has been a wonderful part of her life.

RITA WATT – 60 YEARS OF SERVICE Rita, whose camp name is “Little Bill,” remains a Girl Scout volunteer at age 89 because she is ‘still having fun”. She was not a scout as a girl, but came into the organization as a Brownie leader in Chicago. She progressed with those girls through Seniors.

The highlight of the troop experience was a three week European excursion, which included a week at Our Chalet.

Little Bill related that her troop got involved in activities like jumping into the frigid water at the side of the road near the Chalet, and introducing girls from other countries to sparklers and popcorn on the 4th of July. One of the girls from her troop was asked to come back as a staff member at the Chalet the following year.

Little Bill says that she has helped with many camp chores like painting, cleaning and window washing. She was used to camping each Spring and Fall at Camp Wild Rose and was very sad when it closed.

Little Bill continues to be a member of Troop 007, an adult group which still meets every other month.

TOM COURTNEY – 55 YEARS OF SERVICE For Tom Courtney, his reasoning for becoming a Girl Scout volunteer always included the same statement, “It was a contiguity of marriage.” His wife, Rosemary, had been a girl member and then immediately became an adult volunteer, and Tom knew when he married her that he would also be serving Girl Scouts.

When describing his most memorable experience as a Girl Scout volunteer, Tom has one of the most unusual stories. He remembers a DuPage Council Annual Meeting where he was given the task of portraying a “Green Angel,” with a six foot ladder as his platform, donning a green robe and tinsel halo to perform the important duty of announcing the Adult Recognitions. We don’t expect anyone to repeat that scenario.

Although Tom came to Girl Scouts on the coattails of his wife, he made his own mark as a dedicated volunteer, and he is very much appreciated for being “man enough to be a Girl Scout.”

MARY BARTUNEK – 50 YEAR PIN As a member of a Mariner Ship in high school, Mary Bartunek learned what it meant to be a confident young woman through Girl Scouts. So, after her high school graduation, Mary knew that she wanted to pay it forward. For that reason, she decided to become a volunteer, and she stayed with the ship for 27 years.

The ship was her first love in Girl Scouting, but Mary’s second love became the Dream Makers, a group of adult volunteers who offer their singing expertise whenever and wherever a group of Girl Scouts is gathered. One of her fondest memories is attending a song leader workshop at Macy. Mary vividly recalls the attendees singing constantly, even after the sessions were over. That experience made such an impression on Mary, and as she puts it, “The best people in the world are Girl Scouts. The best Girl Scouts in the world are those who sing!”

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Mary has several memories of when her girls “Stood for More”. One especially meaningful memory is of when her girls “adopted” a nursing home. They would visit at various times of the year, and at one point, they decided to make lap blankets from granny squares as gifts for the residents. When the girls found out that one of the residents was a former Girl Scout leader, they insisted that she pick whichever blanket she wanted. The girls were amazed that she chose one that was NOT perfectly made. When they asked her why she chose that one, she replied that the blanket she chose was made with the most love.

After that encounter, the girls realized how important their visits were, so they began to drop by the nursing home at unscheduled times, usually stopping in on their way home from school. They would sing Girl Scout songs and have meaningful conversations with the residents. Mary was and is extremely proud of how caring her girls were to those senior citizens.

It’s not unusual for a leader to have a girl who is difficult to handle– Mary has a striking memory of one such girl.

During a competition weekend for the ship, this girl was constantly testing her boundaries. Mary took her aside and explained to her that if she violated one more rule, she would have to move in with the leaders and wouldn’t be permitted to participate in any of the extra activities. Unfortunately, the girl did not heed Mary’s warning, and the girl decided to quit the ship.

A few months later, the girl came to a meeting. She asked Mary if she could rejoin. Mary took her aside and explained that her slate would be wiped clean, but she would be required to show proper respect. She later told Mary, “Thank you for caring so much.” Mary still receives a Christmas card from that girl every year.

Mary has shared her wonderful talents with Girl Scouts for five decades. She is truly appreciated by so many.

CORA LEE BLAZEK – 50 YEAR PIN Having never been a girl member, Cora Lee Blazek’s involvement started with her oldest daughter’s Brownie troop, when Cora Lee became the cookie and later badge mom for her other daughter’s troop. Cora Lee was then recruited to be the co–leader, leader and eventually, lead that troop of Cadettes for 12 years and stayed the leader even after her daughters graduated Girl Scouts.

Her Cadette troop had many adventures together, one unforgettable trip taking them to Jamboree in Nashville.

There were nearly 1,200 girls in attendance, and the weather was miserably hot, making it difficult to sleep at night.

Being ingenious Girl Scouts, they found a way to get some relief: buying $3 tickets for the Grand Ole Opry and taking a 3–hour nap during the concert in the air–conditioned venue.

Another memory that means the world to Cora Lee is of a phone call she received 25 years after her troop took an 8–week First Aid course together. One of those very girls called to thank Cora Lee, and to let her know that she had become a doctor, and it was that First Aid course that set her on the path to studying medicine.

After a Service Unit Team meeting, Cora Lee applied for a position on the Girl Scout staff, and was thrilled to get a job at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Her staff position gave Cora Lee additional opportunities to impact the lives of girls, including the organization of an troop for girls experiencing homelessness.

Cora Lee loves the organization, and has seen Girl Scouts make a real difference in girls’ lives. She also appreciates the numerous lifelong friendships with both volunteers and staff members she has made along the way. She admires these friends for their true passion – the girls. And it’s very evident that Cora Lee has had that same passion for 50 years.

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LYNN FREYBERG – 50 YEARS OF SERVICE Lynn Freyberg has been a registered Girl Scout since she was eight years old, 60 years total and 50 as an adult!

Lynn has had many wonderful experiences Girl Scouting, being a Troop on Foreign Soil when she and her twin sister Leah Gerlach lived in Israel, and being an active Senior Girl Scout in DuPage County.

One experience that stands out was volunteering as a Senior Girl Scout and a summer she spent working for a camp for young students with developmental challenges.

LEAH GERLACH – 50 YEARS OF SERVICE As a vision impaired person, Leah Gerlach Girl Scouting allowed her to explore her potential and gave her a place to belong. Leah remembers wanting to learn to build a fire, and although there was some concern that her disability would put her at risk of being burned, she was not told she couldn’t try. She was told to prove that she could do it.

She says she built about 20 fires on an early camping trip.

Leah feels that Girl Scouting is an organization that empowers girls, and that the “Yes, I Can” attitude of scouting allows a safe environment for girls to express themselves on challenging topics.

Leah was a member of TOFS (Troops on Foreign Soil) when she lived in Israel during grades 5 and 6. She learned how global Girl Scouting was as she interacted with Israeli and British Girl Scouts and Guides.

Leah has been a Brownie, Junior and Cadette leader. She was a council trainer, camp counselor and helped at camp renovation days. She was on the DuPage Girl Scout Council Board for two terms before becoming its President. She has a degree in communications which she feels helped her when adults were disgruntled about the sale of Camp Chippewa Bay. Leah attended the National Convention in Indianapolis as a short–term national volunteer, helping to facilitate the Open Space Forum discussions.

Favorite memories include camping and canoeing at White Pines State Park. She always enjoyed the final campfires when everyone could share what was special to them and what they would take away from that particular campout.

LESLIE WORCESTER – 50 YEARS OF SERVICE Leslie started working for the Girl Scouts as a camp counselor while she was in college. She wanted to work in the educational field when she graduated, and an opportunity came open where she could work full time for the Girl Scouts.. A perfect fit for Leslie, she could share her love of the organization and what it gave her with new generations.

A memorable moment when she knew she was making a difference in girls’ lives came when she managed the Program Aide training for Cadette and Senior girls. Leslie got to see them work at day camp and step out of their comfort zones and really shine. Some of these individuals grew up to be very close friends that have continued through to today.

When Leslie was a first year counselor, she took a group out on an overnight. The girls wanted to do a night watch, taking turns to stay up and tend the fire and experience the sights and sounds of the night. The girls woke her up saying that they heard something in the woods nearby. That was the moment Leslie realized she was responsible for the girls and could not worry about herself.

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We were unable to reach the following volunteers but thank them for their continued dedication to Girl Scouts for more than 50 years.

Thelma Francis Susan Yates Beverly Kral Elise Gould Thomas Courtney Joan Kadlec Barbara Weller Martha Wieland Roger Anderson Joy Johnston Barbra Sedory

THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD This group award recognizes a service unit for its accomplishments toward achieving council goals.

SERVICE UNIT 102 SERVICE UNIT 277 SERVICE UNIT 284 SERVICE UNIT 323 SERVICE UNIT 405 SERVICE UNIT 406 SERVICE UNIT 409 SERVICE UNIT 411 SERVICE UNIT 413 SERVICE UNIT 415 SERVICE UNIT 517 SERVICE UNIT 528

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VOLUNTEER OF EXCELLENCE These outstanding Girl Scouts have partnered directly with girls to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the national program portfolio or have contributed exceptional service to the council’s mission delivery.

Rebecca Anderson Kirsten Argueta Carol Austin Sarah Benham Chanel Betrand Tenise Brandon Sonya Brizzolara Dana Burdenski Phyllis Burks Gina Ceaser Michelle Collins Cari Cook Sheila Crockett Cynthia Deters April Donnellan Diana Enderle Debra Essington Erin Ethington

Christine Foushi Maria Galvez Kristen Gidlund Nicole Grelecki Leslie Hardsock Patricia Harrison Lisa Hilgenberg Amanda Holben Sarah Hommowun Jennifer Hong Giovanna Imbaratta Yvette Jania Jessica Jindra Jennifer Kerksick Rosemary Koziol Jayne Kranc Laura Kupinski Rachel LaSalle

Sue Laurinec Crystal Lenzen Sandy Levinson Karen Lopez Karen Mannerino Jennifer Maresso Bridgette Martinen Jocelyn McDonough Joyce McGinniss Corrie Miesczak Denise Milenkovic Laurie Miller Kelli Moussa Brandon Popovich Allison Potaczek Julie Prado Vlatka Puljic Maria Raygoza

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Annette Robertson Tamara Rotelli Wendy Sammons Julie Shaffer Simeren Silverstein Shawna Solsvig Christi Spears Ruth Torres Gina Trimarco Jennifer Van Patten Monica Verde Holly E. Vossel Phylistene Ward Nicole weiner Sarah Wieczorkiewicz Debra Wojtkiewicz Jennifer Wu

HIDDEN HEROINE These Girl Scout adults embody the principle of providing help where it is needed. They continually accept assignments to ensure Girl Scouts thrive through contributions to special projects, ongoing tasks and support of Girl Scout programs.

Christine Alfred Maria Almendarez Courtney Arroyo Danelle Asberry Carrie Baffes Vicki Bair Terez Baskin Leslie Beltran Jennifer Besse Carrie Bessey Kim Biesty Amy Billow Nicole Browner Michael Browner Katie Bueno Joanna Chang Danielle Chesney Natalie Clay Amy Cohler Wendy Cortes Joseph Crane Anne Cunliffe Bethany DeMoss Holly E. Vossel Dawn Eagleson Diana Enderle Kristen Evans

Jason Evans Heidi Fezatte Adrienne Fleming Michelle Galindo Hilary Gansauer Natalie Garling Theresa Gillerlain Danielle Gorajski MICHELLE Holman Nicole Huffman Sarah Hull Teresa Iacovelli Julia Jones-Mann Michelle Kempa-Lerma Eva Kessel Adam Kessel Krystyna Klos April Konieczny Marilyn Kross Stacy Kurdelak Dawn Kuswik Rhea Lameirinhas Sandy Levinson Elizabeth Liebovitz Melisa Lopez Ariana Lopez Vanessa Madden

Cheryl Maio Kim Marhoul Amy Martin Phillip Martin Mary Martino Charlene McClendon Bree McEwan Tina Melendez Sue Melvin Lisa Michaluk Jenny Morales Kandice Morgan Jason Mosshamer Danell Murphy Zhaleh Naghibzadeh Kim Nanos Colleen Nelson Kris Nesbit Michelle Noll April Noone Holly Olson Kandice Parker Holly Parker Sarah Pavlik Julie Pigors Allison Potaczek Lea Pusko

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Selena Randecker Matt Reese Sarah Reidy Marshall Reiffsteck Rebecca Reitz Danielle Rivera Annette Robertson Christian Rodriquez Tamara Rotelli Tamara Rotelli Craig Roush Kristina Routledge Demetrius Sajous-Brady Theresa Salee Meghan Schmidt Aaron Sejud Amy Sheridan Ashley Sims George Sintic Britney Toussaint Maria Valadez-Gillette Veronica Valentino Severe Denise Van der Wall Alexandria Wallace Hila Wise Paul Zaremba

NEW FOUND TREASURE These Girl Scout adults have served for less than two years and hit the ground running. In their short time serving, these volunteers have made a positive impact so outstanding that it merits recognition.

Nudrat Ahmed Linda Allen Dawn Banas Kimberly Beck Brabara Beckwith Kathy Benson Lauren Berke Stacy Bolz Tiffany Campion Angie Chor Jenni Costanzo Celia David Stephanie Day Rebecca Delgado

Jill Donlan Rasheeda Fumbanks Mary Gajda Miriam Garcia Andrea Gilbert Jaimie Gonzalez Gina Gray Jennifer Grischow Kristin Hayden Holly Hayden Deanna Janes Colleen Korzen Jasett Ktsanes Kim Kuhn

Nicole Laird Heather Lichtfuss Danielle Maciszak Aimee Mattes Caroline McKee Melissa McNally Dolores Mendez Katie Moran Robert Muench Kimberly Parker Janine Podgorny Karen Radke Susan Raphael Laura Reutzel

Librardo Rodriguez Tamara Rotelli Amie Sladek Kristen Smit Melissa Soukup Bes-cee Tillman Cyndee Timmerman JoAnn Valeriano Marisa Vander Meeden Sandra Villanueva Mary Watson

PRODUCT PROGRAM We would like to give a special thank you to our fall product and cookie managers at the troop level! Their hard work and dedication make all the difference as they share the five skills with their Girl Scouts and support them as they strive to reach their goals.

REGIONAL VOLUNTEERS (RVS) We extend a very special shout-out to our nine RVs who volunteer all year long to ensure that every service unit within our council have fun and successful product programs.

REGIONAL VOLUNTEERS Karen Bellot Tenise Brandon Brenda Charron Ally Eckert Rosa Garcia Marcia Hundt Debbie Malinowski Selena Randecker Narda Seaberry Beverly Vild

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SERVICE UNIT MANAGERS Service unit managers support leaders who work to ensure that the girls in their communities have every opportunity to grow and become girls of courage, confidence and character. They support the leaders and girls in their communities to make sure that they are having great experiences, new adventures and fun! Thank you for your commitment and dedication.

Veronica Aguinaga Christine Alfred Francesca Allibone Levita Anderson Jessica Antonicic Diane Asberry Esperanza Baiz Elizabeth Baker Laura Beall Tycee Bell Twylia Bennett Cathleen Briggs Emily Briseno Jami Caldwell Delia Canino Julie Carter Brenda Charron Amy Christenson Natalie Clay Jody Collins Carolyn Crispo Lauren Culver Melissa Davila Felice Davis Cindy Denormandie Josie Diaz-Pope Barbara Dziedzic Tina Engle Erin Ethington Susan Ferrill Debra Fiegle Nancy Fink

Deborah Fisher Athena Gallian Hilary Gansauer Jennifer Garrett Danielle Gatti Ellen Gaynor Kathleen Gibbons Christine Graves Nora Grutzius Rahn-Marie Hall Lindsay Hayden Myrtis Haywood Shelley Hendrickson Stella Hochbaum Karen Huber Jamie Jamnik Yvette Jania Detra Jernigan Ginger Johnson-Fish Elizabeth Jones Julie Jungbauer Teri Korolewicz Gabrielle Kosche Jennifer Krichbaum Laura Kupinski Silvia La Falce Jean Lachat Kim Lafrancis Michelle Lawson Heather Leslie Heather Linehan Kristin Lion

Almeetris Lipscomb Melisa Lopez Lisa LoVallo Megan Lowrie Beverly Macrito Debra Malinowski Denise Marsh Theresa Martz Jessica McDonald Laura McGee Joyce McGinniss Dietra McKamey Catherine McManamon Donna McWilliams Tina Melendez Michelle Miller Mary Miller-Roed Jamie Moore Amy Morin Martin Miriam Munoz-Huerta Christina Ochoa Starlitt Olson Lakesha Pardue Jeanette Pelz Angela Peterlin Elizabeth Principe Michelle Ptack Tresa Radermacher Vikki Ragnini Selena Randecker Debi Richardson Jacqueline Robinson

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Christina Robinson Tracey Rogers Ann Ryan Laurie Sampson Daniella Sents Amanda Shanbaum Nichole Sherwood-Knight Susan Siegel Simeren Silverstein Ruthanne Simonutti Patricia Smith-Huntoon Heather Socie Amanda Spans Jacqueline Stancil-Smith Barbara Stewart Melissa Symowicz Leslie Thun Marissa Tieri Veronica Valentino-Severe Beverly Vild Barb Von Huben Amanda Wade Lorrie Walls Lauren Wander-Ziemba Amy Waszczyk Christine Whitmer Melissa Young-Bridgeforth Jessica Zaiko Kelly Zurek

GS CHAMPIONS Girl Scout Champions play a vital role in helping to spread the word about how awesome it is to be a Girl Scout! GS Champions introduce Girl Scouts to new girls and adults within their own communities whether it be hosting local events, sending information to schools, or just bringing flyers and brochures to libraries. GS Champions have the power to educate their community about how both girls and adults can join Girl Scouts in the Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana areas!

Jill Aardsma Becky Appel Elizabeth Baker Dawn Banas Scott Bennett Carmen Bowen Serena Boyd Sharron Bugg Sandy Cervenka Sue Christensen Amy Christenson James Coates Carrie Dalton Melissa Davila Dawn de Rohan Rebecca Delgado Noemi Diaz Sylvia Diaz Josie Diaz-Pope Christine Ferreri Candy Fisher Pamela Flowers Michelle Galindo Ellyn Gaynor Tara Gayton Jennifer Goldfarb Adriana Gomez

Christine Graves Jen Gronwold Kelly Hardin Shannon Harrigan Margaret Harris Anita Hart Dionne Hawkins Tina Haynes Marcia Hunt Elaine Hutchins Theresa Iacovelli Jillian Ironside-Carr Sheila Jacobs Ginger Johnson-Fish Janet Kester Andrea Korte Amy Krischel Barbara Kurvers Christy Lamaze Mary Landis Malinda Larkin Almeetris Lipscomb Samantha Lutin Laura Magenta Michelle Matenaer Monica Mazzaro Stacey Mccarron

Deb McMillan Tina Melendez Angie Meneou Sarah Miller Kimberly Moulopoulos Deborah Muhammad Barbara Murnane Kris Nesbitt Amy Nordsell Megan Nunziato Edonna Ojeda Carrie Parsons Kelly Pavlik Kelly Philbin Veronica Ponce Selena Randecker Tracy Raynor Sarah Reidy Susan Reinhold Sandra Reyes Annette Robertson Jen Rodd Laura Roden Christian Rodriguez Connie Rogers Emily Schaefer Amanda Shanbaum

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Nichole Sherwood-Knight Aubrey Skarja Terri Soodmand Janice Spangenberg Victoria Stella Natasha Stewart Sara Sullins Melissa Symowicz Donna Tague Tracie Thomas Aurora Tilghman Cyndee Timmerman Christine Tobas JoAnn Valeriano Barb Von Huben Amy Waszczyk Cheryl Welsh Davia Wilkerson Megan Willhite Carol Wink Rutha Wyatt Ashley Younan Vikki Zack Billie Jo Zawahir Kelly Zurek

GOLD AWARD COMMITTEE We extend our gratitude to this group of volunteers who support Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors through the process of earning their Girl Scout Gold Award. These enthusiastic individuals dedicate time to reviewing proposals, making recommendations, reading final reports, interviewing girls, approving Gold Award projects, planning the award ceremony, and facilitating training workshops for girls who wish to take action by earning the highest award.

COMMITTEE CHAIR Jane Clark

MEMBERS Karen Campbell Megan Dutta Charlene Getz Julie Gilmartin Kennedy Greene

Amy Herdman Mary Claire Kastenholz Gabrielle Kosche Lori Logli Devny Manschot Kelli Mason

Terry Ann Nissly Pam Oster Kelly Pavlick Jessie Roberson Denise Urban Megan Wright

COUNCIL HISTORIANS We would like to thank our council historians for the countless hours and enthusiasm that they have dedicated to itemizing, storing, preserving and displaying artifacts that tell the Girl Scout Story.

Levita Anderson Dee Bridges Christine Caragher Christine Cline Rosemarie Courtney Jane Doyle

Phyllis Drewno Athena Gallian Heidi Gannon Janice Gerovac Elise Gould Nancy Hackett

Heather Linehan Carol Macola Mia Mehta Catherine Mori Judith Neville Marie Oskerka

Kelly Pavlik Veronica Pradelski Peggy Rogers Karen Schillings Vikki Zack

FAMILY PARTNERSHIP Family Partnership is a fundraising campaign geared towards supporting financial assistance, adult training and camp improvements. Each service unit has annual goals for Family Partnership and we are please to recognize the following service units that have already met or exceeded their goal for Membership Year 2019.

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JULIETTE GORDON LOW SOCIETY Many thanks to the following members of the Juliette Gordon Low Society which recognizes and honors individuals who have made a planned gift to GSGCNWI through their will or trust, retirement account, insurance or other financial instrument.  Erik and Eva Andersen Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift Dianne Belk and Lawrence Calder Girl Scout Movementwide Challenge Planned Gift Bonnie Batchelor Alice Robison Berntson Tom J. Bernston CoraLee Blazek Joanna Bossi Patricia Broughton Sally Clair Rosemarie D. Courtney Barbara J. Geist Nancy J. Hackett Heather Linehan Maureen S. Jamrock Christina Konieczka Patricia Ann Lasley

Susanne M. Lenz Carol Ann Macola Amanda Lynne Modelski Patricia Godfrey Moss and William M. Moss Kathleen Mane Oker Kelly Pavlik Jacqueline Robinson Jean and Bill Robinson Kimberlyn M. Schultz Peggy Tuck Sinko Mary Sue Terrance Mary Ann Tuft Brenda J. Washington Nancy L. Wright Susan A. Yates Melissa Young-Bridgeforth

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