GSTOP Yearbook Membership Year 2020-2021

GSTOP YEARBOOK Membership Year 2020-2021

Table of Contents Highest Awards ................................ 2 Bronze Award ................................... 3 Board Executive Committee

Silver Award ..................................... 5

Melinda Mitchell-Jones, MSN, JD, RN, Board Chair Jeanette Martinez, Vice-Chair Angela Lamb, Treasurer Ashley Gill, Secretary

Gold Award ....................................... 7

Board Members-at-Large Elizabeth Blackwelder Angela Boyd Dana Burghdoff Norma Cardenas Cynthia Crawford Elvia Espino Elizabeth Hawley Kalisha Holland

Cynthia Joseph Keller David Kemp Lt. Col. Alexis Piet Dr. Di Ann Sanchez Jan Titsworth Dr. Carlos Walker Cyndy Walton

Executive Leadership Team

Becky Burton Chief Executive Officer Cynthia Odom Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Marilyn Jones Chief Community Relations and Development Officer

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Adult Recognitions ......................... 13

Highest Awards Every Girl Scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.

All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while supporting issues they care about.

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Girl Scout Bronze Award When Girl Scout Juniors team up to make a difference in their community, they learn important leadership skills, discover new passions, and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest honor a Junior can achieve.

Bronze Award Spotlight: Troop 5004 The girls in Troop 5004 knew that their school counselor distributes bags of nutritious foods to kids who need it - students who might not otherwise have much to eat over the weekend while school is out. Both this and the hardships brought on by the pandemic inspired the girls to create “Birthday in a Bag” packages - to help kids have a great birthday and take the pressure off parents with a limited income.

Troop 5004 purchased all of the birthday essentials: cake mix, icing, candles, birthday plates, napkins, banners, balloons and glow sticks. The girls worked great together with a sense of accomplishment that they were helping other kids.

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Bronze Award Girl Scouts Aliza Acuna, Troop 4903

Kara Jakubik, Troop 1288

Caroline Wilcox, Troop 3390

Olivia Aspinall, Troop 4040

Carlie Johnson, Troop 7302

Charlotte Woods, Troop 3022

Halle Beard, Troop 7302

Vivienne Kahle, Troop 4040

Kailey York, Troop 5449

Lara Biddy, Troop 7302

Alex Kane, Troop 5449

Tahyra Black, Troop 8240

Zola Kastner, Troop 7302

Nyasha Bowen, Troop 1288

Haley Keener, Troop 1288

Serrena Branin, Troop 5004

Amy Keith, Troop 7302

Samantha Busby, Troop 2146

Sophia Kelly, Troop 3390

Lily Buss, Troop 2120

Kloey Kirby, Troop 5004

Abby Butcher, Troop 3000

London Lockett, Troop 2120

Alexis Campbell, Troop 2306

Mallory Luna, Troop 2120

Hadley Cardwell, Troop 3000

Payleigh Maurer, Troop 5702

Makinley Cardwell, Troop 3000

Kaitlyn Mordhorst, Troop 1408

Mya Carpenter, Troop 5449

Christmas Morris, Troop 5754

Graycie Coolidge, Troop 3412

Adelyn Page, Troop 4040

Mackaylee Crain, Troop 3022

London Pierce, Troop 1288

Mackenzie Crain, Troop 3022

Raylee Price, Troop 5702

Adelyn Crain, Troop 3022

Ava Rojas, Troop 5754

Lily Dodson, Troop 4040

Olivia Rojian, Troop 1408

Kaidence Dora, Troop 7302

Chile Watson-Sanchez, Troop 3000

Emma Dudding, Troop 1408

Mikala Schick, Troop 5754

Kira Dunning, Troop 2732

Noelle Seeds, Troop 3022

Samantha Engler, Troop 1408

Hannah Selvakumar, Troop 4040

Emily Finch, Troop 2732

Bailey Van Sickler, Troop 1633

Cailey Fontenot, Troop 5004

Victoria Silva, Troop 4040

Dominique Ford, Troop 2120

Lydia Sproles, Troop 8240

Keila Gatley, Troop 2732

Olivia Strelec, Troop 2120

Lily Gray, Troop 1152

Aryn Stuart, Troop 3022

Devynn Gregory, Troop 5004

Morgan Taylor, Troop 7302

Abby Hamilton, Troop 3000

Grace Thompson, Troop 7002

Emma Harvey, Troop 1152

Samantha Vargas, Troop 2120

Brylee Horner, Troop 5443

Sophia Vivoni, Troop 2120

Isabella Hublard, Troop 2732

Natalie Ward, Troop 2306

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Girl Scout Silver Award When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success.

It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest honor a Cadette can achieve.

Silver Award Spotlight: Troop 8240 Abigail and Cheran of Troop 8240 saw a need at Sheppard Elementary School, a military school where students are constantly facing changes in their every time their family moves. This means that academic gaps occur, and it is noticeable in reading.

The school librarian, Ms. Sherron Williamson, helped students learn to love reading. Abigail and Cheran wanted a safe place where reading could take place and students would feel comfortable.

The Dedicated Book Box and Memorial Bench was the perfect solution. The Dedicated Book Box will continually provide books for military families. The bench has been dedicated in memory of Ms. Williamson, who passed away due to COVID-19. The bench allows her memory and love of reading to be passed on by providing joy and a safe reading space for students.

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Silver Award Girl Scouts Kathryn Abercrombie, Troop 2080

Cheran Hooper, Troop 8240

Brooke Wrey, Troop 2737

Anya Ali, Troop 1562

Ashlynn Hyndman, Troop 5600

Abigail Yannetta, Troop 2700

Ava Almanza, Troop 2716

Seoyoon Jang, Troop 1442

Abigail Young, Troop 8240

Aurora Anacker, Troop 5754

Jenevieve Kaplan, Troop 2700

Kathy Zeutsa, Troop 2737

Clarice Antiveros, Troop 5600

Isabella Kieffer, Troop 2306

Zyva Ziauddin, Troop 1562

Mary Katherine Bateman, Troop 1442

Olivia Knight, Troop 2102

Ava Bayer, Troop 1222

Emmi Kohlmorgen, Troop 1412

Emma Beavers, Troop 3386

Sneha Lakhani, Troop 1562

Safiya Bhaidani, Troop 1562

Insha Lakhani, Troop 1562

Raisha Bhojani, Troop 1562

Riley Lynch, Troop 2182

Jordan Bianco, Troop 3386

Dawn McElhinny, Troop 1186

Emily Blosch, Troop 1186

Jackie McHugh, Troop 2080

Lilly Ann Bridle, Troop 1186

Priscilla Meja, Troop 1222

Emily Brumley, Troop 7002

Lenah Montes, Troop 2102

Brenna Bugg, Troop 5000

Claire O’Connor, Troop 2716

Taylor Calhoun, Troop 1650

Erin O’Donnell, Troop 4016

Mariam Chagani, Troop 1562

Francesca Pavese, Troop 2102

Chelsea Chapman, Troop 2102

Alyssa Perkins, Troop 2145

Abigail Daigle, Troop 2080

Ryane Raven, Troop 1222

Katherine Dalton, Troop 4016

Lauren Rhodes, Troop 3320

Kathryn DeYoung, Troop 1442

Madison Romero, Troop 2737

Claire Diaz, Troop 5600

Teagan Rosenberger, Troop 3320

Shelby Dixon, Troop 7002

Ava Sanchez, Troop 3320

Rachel Ewing, Troop 1224

Helena Snegon, Troop 2080

Kaitlyn Farquhar, Troop 1224

Barbara Spezia, Troop 1186

Madison Freirich, Troop 5754

Madison Stansberger, Troop 1189

Kate Fryda, Troop 1222

Aimoree Stevens, Troop 5000

Katelyn Garcia, Troop 1222

Joleigh Stevens, Troop 5000

Ava Garcia, Troop 3320

Brianna Thornburg, Troop 2716

Aurora Golden, Troop 1186

Andrea Tovar, Troop 2737

Mackenzie Guess, Troop 1442

Brianna Vass, Troop 5000

Alisabeth Hatfield, Troop 5600

Aubrey Ward, Troop 2306

Janiyah Holmes, Troop 2102

Grace Williams, Troop 7002

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Girl Scout Gold Award The mark of the truly remarkable.

Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has.

39 Gold Award Girl Scouts

3,429 Service Hours

39 Non-profit Partners

Gold Award Girl Scout Spotlight: Olivia Sganga Providing Essentials to Women Veterans in Domicilaries Olivia addressed women’s veterans that live in domiciliaries around her area through her project.

By helping women’s veterans in her community through the VA, she was able to create and deliver essential item baskets for new women entering the domicilary. These baskets allow the women to worry less about essentials and more about what their next steps are toward getting out of the domicilary. Olivia also hopes to spread awareness for women veterans through social media seeing as though they might not get as much recognition as the men do.

I’ve learned that

I was born to lead others, to do good and spread awareness for the good of others.

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Gold Award Girl Scout Spotlight: Truth Hippman, Caring with Crazy Socks Caring with Crazy Socks is meant to bring joy to people. Truth’s main target audience is anyone who looks like they need some happiness, such as homeless people, tornado/hurricane victims, and people in the hospital. She showed them that someone is thinking about them and wants them to be happy and comfortable. In her ideal world, there is not so much hate and violence, it is a world where people care about one another no matter where they are in their life.

“Through this process, I have learned that small

ideas can have a big impact.”

Gold Award Girl Scout Spotlight: Olivia Hessock, The Tie That Binds Children in protective services often have been mistreated, neglected, or traumatized. They have been removed from their home and placed in foster care. Soft fleece blankets are a source of comfort for the child who has just been taken from a home that belongs to them. They leave the homes with nothing, so they bond to the blanket.

Olivia’s project taught kids at her church how to make fleece blankets. Children helping other children was part of her goal. The handmade blankets will be given to Child Protective Services in Abilene.

I learned that the experiences I have had in Girl Scouts over the past 12+ years have built my

confidence, courage and ability to complete my Gold Award.

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Gold Award Girl Scouts

Hailey Adams

Marlo Ayala

Katherine Beckman

Carly Black

Building a Playground at Tabernacle Baptist Church

Benefits of Growing Herbs and How to Make a Herb Garden

Arts and Crafts for TOPS Program

I.M. Terrell Tech Theatre Assistance Project

Laura Brambilla

Makenna Broyles

Katrina Buchannan

Olivia Caban

Beginner Guide to Developing Girls’ Volleyball Skills

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patient Memory Book

Art for All Ages

Christ’s Haven Library and Game Room

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Katie Connell

Taylor Cornett

McKenzie Cutler

Covering with Love

Mission to Literacy

Improving Educational Materials in an Underprivileged Daycare

Cadence Dea Haircuts for Humanity

Anne Ermish

Olivia Decker

Aliza Didarali

Rae Dugger

Oral History of Trinity Presbyterian Church

Live Safe with Hygiene

A Garden Growing Awareness

Laura Greer

Anusha Hansraj

Olivia Hessock

Truth Hippman

Social and Etiquette Skills for Success! for the Students of the Novus Academy

Care Packages for Homeless Individuals

The Tie That Binds

Caring with Crazy Socks

Katherine Isakson Travel Size Toiletry Drive

Alisha Karim Project Checkmate

Abigail Krasinksi Carroll Senior High School Fashion/Art Storage Room Reorganization, Redesign and Redecoration

Cassata Closet Revival

Alysa Lakhani Tause Library - Yasin

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Medha Mageswaran

Rida Makhani

Valiant Volunteers

A Space to be Yourself

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Sana Nathwani

Madilyn Orth

Friends Furever

Sensory Walk

Riana Pinto

Diya Ramhtullah

Grace Reinders

Mia Reul

Addressing Childhood Homelessness

Safety Awareness

Reusable Face Masks for Healthcare Workers and Community

Operation Renovation Lake Country Assisted Living

Taryn Riddle

Deanna Roberts

Mary Sanders

Hannah Schafer

Official Tackbook Inventory Project

First Aid Scenario

Multifunctional Lap Tray

Ghost Bike Memorial Garden

Olivia Sganga

Gina Sisco

Stacie Smith

Providing Essentials to Women Veterans in Domicilaries

Center Stage Skills

Extreme Makeover Costume Closet Edition

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Adult Recognitions Volunteer Spotlight: LaChandra Hooper LaChandra Hooper is a troop leader for Troop 8240, a group of Daisies to Ambassadors at Shepherds Air Force Base. She’s been involved with Girl Scouts since her youngest daughter, now a Cadette, joined as a Daisy. Being a troop on base, the leaders often move, leaving the troop with a new leader. LaChandra and her daughter have remained, and she took on larger roles becoming more hands on with the troop over the years.

Girl Scouts is a family affair for the Hooper family. Dad is a proud Girl Scout dad. The Daisy’s two older sisters began by helping their little sister and joined themselves. Today, those two older sisters are both Ambassadors with their sights set on earning the Gold Award. The brother of the family, he’s a brother to the Girl Scouts, helping when needed and supporting his sisters through their Girl Scout adventures. Whether camping, roller skating, bowling, or doing community service, the entire family has come to love the Girl Scouts experience.

She loves watching the expressions on the girls faces when they experience something for the first time. The excitement she sees in them rolls over to her excitement for being a part of their Girl Scout story.

LaChandra’s advice to new volunteers is simple: “Have fun.”

When you go in as a volunteer, go to help the troop with whatever is needed,

you end up making friends, too.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Bell Amy Bell was a Girl Scout growing up and got to do some awesome things. She wanted her daughter Madeleine to have those same opportunities and more. Amy knew the only way she would be able to participate in Girl Scouts was if she became the leader. The rest is history.

Girl Scouts means several things to her: fun, making new friends and helping others. Stepping out of your comfort zone and and learning new things.

She continues to volunteer to help both adults and girls to make new friends, think outside the box and engage in the community and the world. She appreciates that Girl Scouts is for girls and aims to help them reach their highest potential.

I love how the girls have challenged me to do things outside of my comfort zone.

I love inspiring girls to

do their best.

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GSUSA Awards Honor Pin Lee Perkins Appreciation Pin Karen Albers

Joyce Callaway

Tricia Goins

Meg Jakubik

Volunteer of Excellence Bryce Backers

Michelle Draper

Nathan Gayle

Megan Read

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Amy Bell

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Joanne Sparks

Council Awards Bobbie Heckathorn Cookie Sale Award Christine Beeman

Diane Henry

Jeanette Kaplan

Marian Hardy Service To Volunteers Award Dana Gaston

Angelica Scaff

Camping Award Amanda Larson

Courage in Adversity Award Renata Caughman

Family Involvement Award LaChandra Hooper & Family

Going Green Award Brittany Owens

Program Service Award Brittany Bridges

Kim Slater

Melissa Tacconi

Unsung Hero Award Bryce Backer Julie Barona Samantha Barron Lisa Beam Anne Maria Burns Theresa Ellington

Cheryl Grove Summer Hamilton Dawn Howard April Howell Ashley Klatt Annika Morris

Tracy Murcheski Vanessa Pelletier Jennifer Sample Michele Savage Shannon Schmid Diania Sporisky

Victoria Swaney Karen Todd Kristen Weber

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Volunteer Committees Amarillo Alumni Association

Awards Committee

By-Laws Committee

Suzy Compton David Kemp Debbie Oliver Natalie Stephenson Shirley Thomas Cyndy Walton

Jenny Collins, Co-Chair Dawn Roper, Co-Chair Amy Butchart Amy Goebel Julie Hunt Jamor Klopfenstein Crystal Ursua Kristen Weber Kimberly Williams

Lauren Allen Amy Bell Sophia Calpito

Desserts First Planning Committee

Fort Worth Alumni Association Executive Committee

Teri Davis, Co-Chair Monica Delgado, Co-Chair Kim Davis Amber Garcia Cindy Harper Megan Sunderman Thomas Turman

Diane Kinzlmaier, President Mary Helen Horne, Co-Vice President, Program Yvonne Lowrie, Co-Vice President, Program Karen Cooper, Secretary Ginny Montgomery, Vice President, Membership Joyce Newsome, Past President, Member-at-Large Lee Anne Gierisch, Member-at-Large Diane Howell, Member-at-Large Paula Jackson, Past President, Member-at-Large Michele Kidwill, Member-at-Large Pam Phillips, Member-at-Large Jody Piper, Past President, Member-at-Large

Gold Award Committee

Kickoff Committee

Mission Delivery Council Committee

Amy Bell Ann Dickman Leanne Haynes Meg Jakubik Bodil Overtree Dawn Roper

Norah Offutt, Chair Pam Betz Teresa Diaz Theresa Ellington Erin Heinz LaChandra Hooper Angelica Scaff Melissa Stevenson

Lauren Allen Amy Bell Kimberly Brumley Sophia Calpito Michele Draper Darlena Hoyl Laura Mason Norah Offutt Debbie Oliver Crystal Ursua Amanda Williams

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Product Program Committee Darlena Hoyl Judy Huse Gwenda Low Debbie Oliver Angela Roessler Holly Tiffin Paula Trumbo Kristen Weber Roxanne Welch Miranda Slover Woods

Women of Distinction Amarillo Planning Committee David Kemp, Co-Chair Ny Lynn Nichols-Crowell, Co-Chair Jacquelyn Gonzales Brandi Reed Cyndy Walton

Women of Distinction Fort Worth Planning Committee Paulette Turner, Chair Greer Christian Laura Geninatti

Angela Lamb Heather Parrish Susie Reyes

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Our Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The 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.

The 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.