GSEM 2023 Adult Recognition Handbook

Promise Award Pin The Promise Award Pin recognizes any adult member serving in a capacity other than or in addition to troop leader or assistant leader who has provided sustained volunteer service exceeding expectations and benefiting an entire neighborhood. Criteria • The candidate was a registered Girl Scout member during the 2022-2023 Girl Scout year • The candidate serves the organization in a capacity other than or in addition to leader or assistant leader • The candidate has acquired appropriate training or equivalent experience for the position held • The candidate has exceeded expectations as outlined in the position description, if applicable Examples of Candidate • A troop support volunteer who contacted local agencies to identify community needs, communicated those needs to troops and planned a celebration to recognize their community service efforts.

• An Event Planning Director who organized a well-attended, skill-building neighborhood campout.

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. Promise 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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