GSEM 2023 Adult Recognition Handbook

Thanks Badge II The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks Badge recipient who continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role, resulting in a measurable impact that benefited the council or entire Girl Scout organization. Criteria • The candidate was a registered Girl Scout member during the 2022-2023 Girl Scout year • The candidate has previously received the Thanks Badge • The outstanding service performed by the candidate resulted in outcomes that benefited the council or the entire Girl Scout organization, and was so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate. Example of Candidate • After receiving the Thanks Badge, this volunteer continued to dedicate herself to Girl Scouts. She served in her district as chair on various event committees and as Neighborhood Manager and District Manager for multiple terms. She taught numerous workshops and modules in an extra effort to bring more resources and tools to other volunteers. In everything she did, she worked to ensure girls came first and that programming was educational and fun. She served the Girl Scout organization as a whole by sharing her Girl Scout experience with others around the country as a Delegate at the National Convention. She continued to bridge the gap between seasoned volunteers while supporting new leaders.

Procedures for Recommendation See pg. 29 for submission details.

A completed online nomination and recommendation form from the nominator, plus four additional recommendation forms, are required.

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