Congratulations to the Appreciation Pin recipients!
The Appreciation Pin is awarded to a volunteer or staff member providing exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), whose service has measurable impact on one geographic area. The service performed by the candidate is above and beyond the expectations for the position held and made an impact on two or more troops in one or more geographic areas within Girl Scouts of Maine's (GSME) jurisdiction.
Angela Porter | Winding Rivers Service Unit
Angela stepped up from a troop leader to an event co-chair. As part of the event committee for nearly 10 years and as product manager through Covid, Angela helped troops have a good experience in our service unit and supported the program with product delivery. She's been a friend and a helpful hand, whenever able and in whatever capacity is needed. Her support is invaluable.
Bernice Wellington | Nonesuch Service Unit
You won't find a more dedicated volunteer than Bernice, with her commitment to helping connect her community through Girl Scouting. Her ability to identify key opportunities where Girl Scouts can participate and increase the Girl Scout presence locally benefited the Nonesuch Service Unit tremendously. Through personal challenges, as a true Girl Scout, she first fulfilled all her commitments. She is one of the most reliable volunteers; she will smile and deliver, every single time!
Bettina Grange | Emerald Service Unit
Bettina’s work with her troop and service unit has been amazing, always willing to help and step up to new challenges. She is an advocate for girls planning events and she guided her troop as they took on and planned their service units entire Cookie Rally. Bettina never hesitates to have her girls do event planning, ensuring girls are at the center and programming is girl-led.
Cheryl Denis | Machigonne Service Unit
After 14 years, Cheryl is as dedicated and committed to Girl Scouts as she was in year one! Her love of Girl Scouting is evident in all she does. Her leader meetings are well thought out and she ensures that workshops are offered to help broaden local leaders’ knowledge. Under Cheryl's leadership the service unit has grown, all leaders feel supported, and retention is strong. When Cheryl commits to a task or project, you can be sure she will deliver above expectations.
Coleen Whitehurst-Hatt | Saco Bay Service Unit
We can always count on Coleen for great service unit programming. Coleen is such a great role model for troops in our service unit due to her wealth of Girl Scout knowledge and dedication to traditions. Coleen is trustworthy and always follows through on her commitments. She is the first leader to sign her troop up for events, motivating other troops to do the same. Even when she is busy, she finds time for Girl Scouts which is clearly a passion.
Cynthia Eaton | Apple Mountain Service Unit
Cindy’s no nonsense attitude, willingness to share knowledge, and dedication in her cookie coordinator role is unmatched. Cindy keep things organized and is the service unit’s biggest cheerleader for selling cookies. As a member of the service unit team, she is always willing to pitch in help for events, no matter how busy she is. Cindy is also a dedicated troop leader, helping Girl Scouts thrive in our area.
Danielle Roberge | Saco Bay Service Unit
As the community engagement coordinator, Danielle stepped up and led at least one recruiting event each month with gusto, helping the Saco Bay Service Unit stay ahead of the pack on recruiting last year. Danielle also serves as the treasurer, joins event planning committees, and is a troop leader. Danielle is always there to lend a helping hand or point you in the right direction. Her support has been above and beyond the past several years through all of her contributions.
Jeanne Clark | Winding Rivers Service Unit
Jeanne wants to empower girls, create educational and fun events, and have fun herself while doing it. She thinks of the little things that might be overlooked. From planning camporees, supporting leaders and Juliette parents to making herself available at odd hours for leaders to pick up materials, Jeanne supports all the troops in the Winding Rivers Service Unit. Jeanne has been dedicated to the Girl Scout mission and program right from the start, and her help in invaluable.
Jenn Gagne | Cobbossee Service Unit
When the Cobbossee Service Unit found themselves without a service unit manager in 2021, Jenn stepped in to fill the gaps as needed, and finally became the service unit manager in 2022. Jenn's leadership role had a positive effect on every single troop in her service unit. Jenn embodies the Girl Scout law, is friendly and helpful, and stepping into her new role demonstrates her courageous spirit.
Jennifer Birt | Dirigo Service Unit
Jennifer has really stepped up and out as a leader amongst her fellow service unit leaders. She brings fresh ideas and great energy with her, and her peers look forward to working with her for seasons to come. She is a great role model, and the girls love her and look up to her. She relays her knowledge and energy to the girls and has a great positive energy that is perfect for planning and delivering events.
Jessica Hilt | Knox Service Unit
During the pandemic, the troop Jessica led disbanded, but she didn't waiver in her dedication to Girl Scouts in the Knox Service Unit. She is constantly joining committees and has been a major player in camporees before and after the height of the Pandemic. She is there whenever a girl needs her, is warm, and the girls gravitate towards her. Jessica is a phenomenal member of Knox Service Unit.
Laura Baldwin | Apple Mountain Service Unit
Laura is Apple Mountain Service Unit’s cookie coordinator, committed to organizing and running the annual process for the entire service unit, including organizing a satellite cupboard in Brownfield. Her organizational skills, staying up to date with the latest and greatest, and her attention to detail is invaluable. Friendly and helpful, she is a humble person, yet her role is so important to so many.
Morgan Wilson | Emerald Service Unit
Morgan’s work with her troop and service unit have been exemplary. She is always willing to step up and plan events as well as keep her own troop extremely active. As our service unit program coordinator, she is always one step ahead of the game. Without her compassion, knowledge, and leadership skills her service unit would not be as successful as it is. Morgan looks out for all the troops in her service unit, making sure all girls are included in the fun and learning experiences.
Terri Ashton | Dirigo Service Unit
Terri’s assistance in the safety day committee has been invaluable and her willingness to jump in and help with committees, events and activities or anything is commendable. She is a wonderful resource to not only the girls, but leaders as well. She is organized, dedicated, and dependable bringing stability to anything she is involved in. She is kind, levelheaded, and gets along with everyone. Her support has helped provide many opportunities for girls.
Victoria Noyes | Somerset Service Unit
Victoria is a vital member of her service unit. She has planned multiple events and mentored a new troop with new leaders. She leads three troops and is a fantastic service unit manager as well! She influences our girls in so many ways helping to offer great Girl Scout experiences. As a great communicator and resource for leaders, Somerset Service Unit is very lucky to have her.
