CHIEF GIRL SCOUT EVALUATION
The rage of the pandemic never stopped the determination of 32 aspiring Chief Girl Scout applicants for the year 2020-2021 of the Iloilo Girl Scout Council. According to Council Executive, Tita Marie Claire Laru-an, "Usually the chief girl scouts applicants are more responsible, more mature and more confident after they finish their projects. Along the process, they develop their leadership and communications skills. They are not only helping their communities but also themselves. That's actually the essence of being a chief girl scout, helping communities while discovering and developing one’s self into a better person."
By Sr. GS Gem Lee Aina Cabangal
On April 23, 2021, while following the safety health protocols, Tita Claire and 9 other evaluators conducted a council evaluation to the 6 applicants of Mostro National High School, namely; 1. Sr GS Eden May A. Sua-an, Ecology: "Hampang Kita" (Community Playground) Site: Brgy. Palaypay, Anilao 2. Cdt GS Christlyne M. Monterona, Ecology: Rehabilitation of Brgy. Chapel Site: Brgy. Balunos, Anilao 3. Cdt. GS Neila Jean Llado, Ecology: "Ecofriendly Mt. Hamugnaw-Patugpahon" Site: Sitio Suyakan, Brgy. Manganese, Anilao 4. Cdt GS Emelyn S. Bagsain, Ecology: "Shed Along the Road" Site: Sitio Gunting, Brgy. Palaypay, Anilao 5. Cdt. GS Ma. Bhea Novem S. Aritalla, Ecology: "Talatapan Sang Mga Kamal-aman" (Rehabilitation of Senior Citizen Hall) Site: Brgy. Mostro, Anilao 6. Cdt GS Myca Mae C. Dela Cruz, Health: "Ati-Community Comfort Room" Site: Sitio Panggurayan, Mostro, Anilao According to the girls, "Conducting such projects is not easy at all especially with the pandemic, but with the help of our troop leaders, family, work group, beneficiaries, donors and girl scout family we are motivated to pursue our projects despite of all the circumstances that hinder our way." Cdt. GS Ma. Bhea Novem S. Aritalla said, "We did a lot of preparation before the evaluation. But I still felt nervous during the evaluation. After that, I was so grateful for everything that I have done. I can't explain my happiness after coming up with a community project. For me, I did an accomplishment not just for our community but for myself as well.”
The Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme (CGSMS) is the scheme that is built on the concept of the total development of the girl: Spiritual, Mental, Physical, Social and Emotional. Tita Frem Sette Nazareta or "Tita Candy'' said, "As a Troop Leader, the first thing ko gid ginahambal sa mga girls is, "NEVER say NEVER" without giving it a try or doing something. If you have goals, you will do your best to achieve or reach those goals. Pero syempre, one step at a time lang. Learn to prioritize things, then focus sa kon ano ang priority mo at the moment. Kon gusto mo mag Chief Med, well then, let it be your priority for now, focus on a project and manage your time. Kay honestly, indi well off akon mga girls, pero gina encourage ko gid sila to make a difference, think outside the box, kag it doesn't mean nga kon pigado kamo, you can do less sa community mo. It is always based on a person's attitude and perseverance. I always remind them as well that ang ma awardan ka as Chief Med bonus na lang gid na, what is more important is the values you learned along your journey, and syempre kon ano man na mga na learn nyo bring it as your guide sa life nyo. I just really wanted to tell you girls that I am so proud of you and may you continue to be an agent of change.”
