Recognize Our Outstanding Volunteers

Each year the Girl Scout Council of Southeast Louisiana recognizes our outstanding adult volunteers. The process starts with public nominations and letters of recommendation that are then reviewed by a volunteer committee for completeness and accuracy, and finally the nominations are approved by our Board of Directors. The deadline for 2008 Nominations was January 16, 2008.

The award recipients are honored at an Adult Recognition event prior to the Council Annual's Meeting.

This year's Adult Recognition Breakfast is Saturday, March 15, from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at the Council Service Center (prior to the Council Annual Meeting from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Cost is $10 per person except for those being honored. Click here for the breakfast reservation form (includes menu) and return with payment by March 7. Seating is limited.

Questions, please contact Yvette Hairston, Adult Development Director at yhairston@girlscoutssela.org.

Council Level Recognitions:

Appreciation Pin
- recognizes an adult member who has delivered outstanding service beyond the expectations of the position held that benefits at least one service unit or program delivery audience in a way that furthers the Council goals.
Honor Pin
- recognizes an adult member who has delivered outstanding service beyond the expectations of the position held that benefits at least two or more service units or program delivery audience in a way that furthers the Council goals.
Thanks Badge
- recognizes an adult member whose performance is truly outstanding and benefits the total Council or the entire Girl Scout Movement.
Thanks Badge II
- recognizes an adult member who has already received the Thanks Badge and who has continued to contribute in extraordinary ways that benefit the total Council or the entire Girl Scout Movement.
President's Award
- recognizes the efforts of a service unit team or program delivery team in moving its assigned area toward achievement of the Council's goals during a fiscal or membership year.
Outstanding Principal Award
- recognizes principals who provide outstanding support and encouragement for Girl Scouting in their schools.
Outstanding Religious Leader
- recognizes religious leaders who provide outstanding support and encouragement for Girl Scouting in their religious community.
Years of Service Pin
- recognizes an adult member registered with Girl Scouts of the USA for years of active volunteer service at five-year intervals. No recommendation or approval is required. Each individual is responsible to keep their own record of membership and to complete the form and inform the appropriate group when recognition is due. For those whose years of service are 20 years or more their pin will be awarded at our Adult Recognition event.

Service Unit Level Recognitions:

Outstanding Volunteer Award
- recognizes an adult in a position other the leader or in addition to leader whose service benefits a service unit or program delivery group that is beyond the expectations of the position.
Outstanding Leader Award
- recognizes troop/group leaders, assistant troop/group leaders, or group coordinators whose performance in working with girls is so outstanding that it merits recognition by the service unit or program delivery group.