GSEM 2023 Adult Recognition Handbook

Award of Merit

The Award of Merit recognizes an adult member or community friend who has contributed to Girl Scouts by providing outstanding service and dedication to the organization.

Criteria • Recipients may or may not be members of Girl Scouts • Recipients have demonstrated outstanding service

Procedure for Recommendation Recognitions are presented at troop/group meetings or any suitable location at any time of year. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri supplies the certificates, which may be picked up at the Girl Scout Shop. No further approval process is required.

Daisy Award Pin

The Daisy Award Pin recognizes a troop leader, Neighborhood Service Team member or other volunteer who provided outstanding service within the neighborhood.

Criteria • The candidate was a registered Girl Scout member during the 2022-2023 Girl Scout year • The candidate has acquired appropriate training or equivalent experience for the position held • The candidate has exceeded the expectations of their position Examples of Candidate • A volunteer who directed a local event offering fun, skill-building activities and an opportunity to meet with other Girl Scouts.

• A Neighborhood Cookie Manager who worked with troop leaders to develop goals and techniques to drastically increase cookies sales.

Procedure for Recommendation and Approval Neighborhood Service Team members or any adult member recommends candidates to the Neighborhood Manager. Once the award candidates are chosen, the Neighborhood Manager completes the Neighborhood Pin Approval Form online to indicate award approval. Daisy Award Pins may then be purchased from the Girl Scout Shop by the Neighborhood Manager or their representative. Recognitions may be presented at a neighborhood meeting or event.

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