Volunteer Essentials Volunteer Essentials 2015-16 - Updated 5/31/17 | Page 135

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONS IN GIRL SCOUTING - CONTINUED Recognition Who to Consider *Thanks Badge II Honors a previous Thanks Badge award recipient who has continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role, resulting in a measurable impact that benefits the entire Girl Scout Movement. The Thanks Badge II is distinguish-able from the Thanks Badge by its blue band inside a gold band. Board approval required and GSWPA will provide the pin. President’s Award Board approval required and GSWPA will provide a certificate to each member of the team/committee. The name of each committee/team will be placed on plaques kept at the Pittsburgh and Johnstown Offices. Recognizes the efforts of a service- delivery team or committee whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed team goals and resulted in significant, measurable impact toward reaching the council’s overall goals. Criteria Nomination, Approval and Presentation Process Be an active, registered Girl Scout adult volunteer. An individual or group submits a written nomination and four letters of endorsement to the GSWPA Staff at the Johnstown Office describing the volunteer’s accomplishments and outlining how the service has benefited the organization. Please note: Letters of endorsement must be from individuals other than the nominator. The candidate: o Has previously received the Thanks Badge. o Since receipt of the Thanks Badge, has provided distinguished service by: Continuing to perform at the same high level for an extended period of time; or Increased their sphere of influence; or Used their skills and talents to move into another field of endeavor. o Has provided outstanding service that benefits the total council or entire Girl Scout movement. o Has provided service that is so significantly beyond expectations that no other award is appropriate. o Has taken a leadership role in developing a model that has been replicated at the council or national level in ONE or more of the following arenas during the previous three (3) years: membership, program, fund development, pluralism, marketing and communications, strategic leadership, and human resources. o Has not previously received this award. All members of the service-delivery team or committee must be active, registered Girl Scouts and volunteers. The candidates: o Has met all requirements and expectations of the positions held. o Has significantly contributed to meeting ONE or more of the council’s mission-delivery goals. o Reflects the diversity of the target audience or area it serves, in girl and adult membership, in all pathways offered. o Actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior. Nomination must be received by February 1 st for consideration. Adult Award Review Committee reviews the application and approves or denies the nomination. Upon approval by the Adult Award Review Committee, the nomination is sent to the council Board of Directors for confirmation. Presentation will occur at the GSWPA Annual meeting. Submit a nomination form describing the group’s accomplishments to the GSWPA Staff at the Johnstown Office outlining how the service has benefitted the girls and the organization. Nomination must be received by February 1 st for consideration. Adult Award Review Committee reviews the application and approves or denies the nomination. Upon approval by the Adult Award Review Committee, the nomination is sent to the council Board of Directors for confirmation. Presentation will occur at the GSWPA Annual meeting.