Volunteers honored
By Kathy Thornhill/Sperryville
On April 22, 2008, Girl Scouts in Rappahannock County honored their adult leaders on Girl Scout Appreciation Day during National Volunteer Week.
Our dedicated leaders give of their time on a weekly basis to plan and lead fun, educational Girl Scout troop meetings and field trips. Whether it's teaching them about health and wellness, taking them on a caving expedition, taking them out to the stables to learn to ride a horse, going to an international fair to experience different cultures, or creating a space rocket out of paper, a film canister and Alka-Seltzer, Girl Scout Leaders have creative minds and caring hearts to share with the girls. They dedicate themselves year-round to helping girls grow into confident, resourceful young women.
As a Girl Scout volunteer, I have seen first-hand the positive effect of volunteerism in Rappahannock County and how Girl Scouts and their leaders make a difference in our community every day. For those of you who have a daughter in Girl Scouting, take a moment to think about her leader. Think about how at every meeting the leader is there to help your daughter experience new challenges and gain new skills for the future. Think about the amount of time the leader devotes to preparing for the meetings while balancing family, work, and other time constraints. Remember your Girl Scout Leader with a note of thanks or a personal phone call or greeting.
In Rappahannock County, we would like to recognize and thank the following leaders: Amo Merritt, Greg Merritt, Sally Havstad, Angela Wood, Kathy Thornhill, Robin Maley, Natasha White, Brenda Dennis, Janet Robey, Ruti Ruela, Janet Jenkins and Heather Young.
Our volunteers truly make a difference in the lives of girls. I encourage more people to follow in their footsteps by volunteering with the Girl Scouts. Anyone interested in joining the ranks of these incredible leaders, please contact Amo Merritt at 540-987-8431. Girl Scouts of Rappahannock County, where girls grow strong.
Kathy Thornhill
Sperryville