MARYANN ’ S INSPIRATION LETTER
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Happy Summer Citrus Family !
I hope that everyone had wonderful end of school year events and that you are enjoying a relaxing ( though VERY hot !) summer ! Many thanks to those who invited me to share in their bridging ceremonies … what a treat !
I know I wasn ’ t able to attend all of them , but I wish I could hit every single one !! I do believe bridging ceremonies may be my all-time favorite Girl Scout activity to attend , the girls , leaders , and parents are always so proud !
As the staff team prepares for the start of another traditional Girl Scout year , I believe it is important to take a few moments to reflect upon and count the many blessings we enjoy at
Citrus Council . At the top of my very long blessings list is , as always , our girls ! They are our inspiration , our guiding force , and at the core of everything we do . However , there is another blessing that shares that spot on my list and in my heart ; it is the blessing of many of you who are reading this right now . We would be nothing without the dedicated , amazing , patient , and passionate volunteers who deliver Girl Scout programming and bring our mission to life everyday out in our communities . Without our volunteers and community partners , Citrus Council would simply not be the powerful force for girls that we are .
YOU are building the future in partnership with and under the lead of the girls we serve . YOU are our secret sauce . I often refer to our Council as the Citrus Family , and I mean it . Our girls inspire us to bond together , amplifying our commitment and creating the unique and purposeful relationship we share . The girls draw us together as a family , and our caring volunteers feed and nurture that family , lifting us all up . I love our Citrus Family and could not be more grateful .
Enjoy the last vestiges of summer , and may we have our girls have their best year yet !