Congratulations outstanding volunteers!

Congratulations to the volunteers leading the way for our Girl Scout Movement. On April 15, 2023, all volunteer-award recipients were recognized for their dedication to making the world a better place. We are thankful for the mentorship and support volunteers have provided Girl Scouts. Find out who achieved awards in 2023 for ensuring Girl Scouts is a place to grow in courage, confidence, and character.

Thanks Badge

Nancy Engler, SU 855 Walcott

In nearly 50 years as a volunteer with Girl Scouts, Nancy has served as a troop leader, archery facilitator, and cookie cupboard manager. She utilized her sewing skills to support two international service projects while teaching others how to sew. As a result of her efforts, she supplied 100 essential pill bottle bags for Doctors Without Borders and, most recently, over 250 reusable sanitary pads for the organization Girls 4 Girls Ghana. Girls 4 Girls Ghana provides girls access to health education and sanitary pads, increasing school attendance and physical safety.

Stacie Wallingford, SU 805 Cedar Rapids

In Stacie’s nearly 20 years of dedication to the Girl Scout Movement, she has held several volunteer roles directly benefiting Girl Scouts of the Cedar Rapids area. For more than four years, she has been part of the council Product Sales Committee, committed to creating a positive experience for volunteers and Girl Scouts to develop entrepreneurial skills council-wide, and ensuring our council can keep camp and events affordable, and providing essential support services.

Mollie Schmelzer, SU 857 Bettendorf

Mollie has been involved in planning and facilitating Leader Low Down and Courage, Confidence, and Campfires events, creating essential volunteer training opportunities, and serving nearly 300 total volunteers council-wide over the last four years. Her professional career as a psychologist has created unique opportunities for volunteers at Leader Low Down to learn about the mental health needs of youth Girl Scouts. Mollie also presented to 87 teen Girl Scouts at Learn to Lead, sharing ways to better care for their mental health and cope with changes.

Thanks Badge II

Theresa Dunkin, SU 811 Marion

Theresa has committed decades of service to Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, as a volunteer troop leader, Service Unit Director, and equestrian coordinator, in addition to her role as a board member. In that time, her passion for providing a strong program, and listening to and understanding the needs of our members has strengthened our council and will leave a lasting impact. She has served on the Volunteer Awards and Recognition committee for more than twenty years, approving more than 1,500 Awards for deserving volunteers in that time.

Outstanding Service

Dan Gebel
Marion Wiezorek
Micheal 'Mike' Wright
Brittney Tiller
City of Tiffin
Edward H. Bitzer
Grace Technologies
Izaak Walton League

Honor Pin

Angelia Mitchell - Bettendorf, Iowa
Jamie Ostwinkle - Cascade, Iowa
Jennifer Nelson - Geneseo, Illinois
Jessica McChesney - Burlington, Iowa
Marty Beck - Bettendorf, Iowa
Matt McChesney - Burlington, Iowa
Salina Gavin - Cedar Falls, Iowa
Sandra Mitchell - Bettendorf, Iowa

Volunteer Years of Service

Ann Egan - 45 years
Judi Scheiner - 45 years
Anna Nallie - 40 years
Marlene Short - 30 years
Pam Osborne - 30 years
Diane McAfee - 25 years
Angela Wright - 25 years
Robin DeFord - 20 years
Melissa Laugenberg - 20 years

Sustained Service Award

Amanda Walljasper
Amy Schmidt-Rundell
Beth Graves
Brandy Smith
Brigitte Hovden
Deanna Wiezorek
Jacque Komnick
Jennifer Brade
Jennifer Garret
Karen Cripe
Lacy Bock
Melissa Hamer
Sherry Garringer
Vicki Brendes
Virginia Lyttle

Appreciation Pin

Chelsea Lee
Dianne Osmun
Emily Robinson
Gretchen Fottral
Heidi Haney
Jennifer Diller
Jessica Downing
Kailey Komnick
Lee Ann Bailleu
Kerensa Good-Bloyd
Lora Wright
Mackenzie Ward
Mariah Birgen
Megan Denning
Nancy Frascone
Renee Wood
Rhonda Miller
Rosie Carpenter
Shannon Conaway
Tricia Conter
Wendy Verhulst

Volunteer of Excellence

Abbie Hamilton
Alexis Vrana
Amanda Fosselman
Anne MarieGruber
April McQuade
Ashley Howard
Beth Kay
Beth Raygor
Breannah Jensen
Bridget Daly Wilhelm
Brittney Morford
Camara Cosgrove
Cathy Brimeyer
Courtnee Tomlinson
Crystal Buesing
Crystal Olson
Darrell Aaron
Dawn Eickert
Denise Timp
Elisia Swenka
Elizabeth O’Daniel
Elizabeth Strimple
Emma McKeon
Erin Howlett
Gena McCullough
Geri Kelb
Gwen Durham
Jamila Vrba
January Rowland
Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer Demuth
Jennifer Donovan
Jennifer Hartmann
Jennifer Jedlicka
Jessica Neff
Karen Khaliq
Kari Chesterman
Kayla Wagner
Kaylee Anderson
Kira Moore
Kristie Wiltgen
Laura Kennedy
Lily Mitchell
Makayla Rogers
Mary McWherter
Naomi Ballard
Nicole Fowler
Nikki Fruendt
Phyllis Wood
Rachel Burge
Rebecca Milum
Rheannon Ehlers
Robbie Smith
Rosanne Lahr
Samanta Schmelzer
Sara DeFurio
Sara Marquis
Sara Spieker
Serena Chipara
Stephanie Vick
Tabreania Wheeler
Tana Liske
Victoria Nunnally

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