Lincoln Reception
Alliance Reception
Helpful Adult
Appreciation Pin
Honor Pin
Ray Boston, York Paula Carlson, Grand Island Courtney Cooper, Omaha Nicole Gagnon, Blaine Amy McManus, Kearney Emily Schmitz, Saint Louis Park, MN Liz Sutton, Wahoo Jennifer Tobin, Blair Jennifer Walters, Omaha Jennifer Wemhoff, Lincoln Kimberly Whiting, Omaha Chris Wilcox, Falls City Amy Vermillion, Alliance
Jana Ammon, Omaha Kristi Baker, Omaha Cheri Beda, Hastings Penny Evans, Phillips Diane Keller, Fremont Jennifer Keller, Wisner Kathy Maxson, Kearney Jessica McNett, Omaha Kala Meyer, Hastings Kris Norris, Hastings Inez Runnels, Omaha Jackie Russell, Hastings Jewel Schieuer, Omaha Jenny Stewart, Fremont
Melanie Boudreault, Omaha Kathy Robbins-Wise, Omaha
Thanks Badge Julie Fuqua, Shelton
Watch for the 2020 winners in the next issue!
Carolyn Sloan Spirit of Nebraska Award
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ay French has been an integral Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska member for most of her life: as a girl member, an employee, and – most importantly – as a volunteer. Kay’s Girl Scout journey started when she joined as a girl in 1954. Her volunteer efforts began in 1970 when she joined a troop as a co-leader. In 1984, Kay started her own Daisy troop. While she is no longer a troop co-leader, Kay continues to positively impact the Spirit of Nebraska community through her involvement as a Lincoln Community Advisory Board member, a Juliette Low Society champion, and the Silver Trefoil’s president. Kay’s drive and passion for Girl Scouting is truly inspiring. She recently worked with Spirit of Nebraska’s Fund Development department to start a new alum group, the Songbirds, which teaches traditional Girl Scout songs to current and future generations. Kay has a desire to
Kay French
connect with girls to show them that you never stop being a Girl Scout. She was the keynote speaker at two Girl Award Ceremonies and has shared her story at Service Unit meetings and council programs to illustrate the truth behind the saying “Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.” Kay is a role model of determination, strength, and heart. Her love for Girl Scouts and commitment to helping future volunteers learn leadership and independence is unrivaled. We extend our appreciation to you, Kay, for your love of and dedication to the Girl Scout mission. Thank you for nearly 50 years of volunteerism with Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska!
Winter Issue 2020
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