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THE MARK OF THE
  TRULY REMARKABLE
 2019–2020 GIRL SCOUT
GOLD AWARD CEREMONY
2019-2020 GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD CEREMONY - THE MARK OF THE TRULY REMARKABLE - Girl Scouts of ...
Event Program                                                                     President’s Message
                            Welcome                                                Welcome to Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s 2019–2020 Girl Scout Gold Award
    Alison Wernicke: Girl Awards and Teen Experience Manager                       Ceremony! For more than 100 years, the Gold Award has established a legacy, not only for the
                                                                                   young women who achieve it, but also for the communities that have benefitted. Although
                                                                                   it has evolved from its beginnings in 1916 as the Golden Eaglet of Merit, it has always held
                       Opening Ceremony                                            its place as the highest award in Girl Scouting, which is a testament to the leadership and
           Ava G.: Troop 50014, Sand Eagles Service Unit                           determination of every girl who has earned it.

                                                                   We thank you for joining us in honoring the outstanding achievements of 33 young women who have
Message from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Board President
                                                                   continued that legacy by earning their Girl Scout Gold Award. We look to the future as we recognize 108
                           Laura Webb                              Girl Scout Cadettes who are following in their footsteps by earning the Girl Scout Silver Award and 441 Girl
                                                                   Scout Juniors who are earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award. These young leaders all demonstrate hard
                       Go Gold Manifesto                           work and passion, and in doing so touch lives and improve our communities of today and the future. Today,
                                                                   these young ladies join the alliance of women who took the initiative to assert themselves as leaders
                           Laura Webb
                                                                   and community advocates, and made meaningful, sustainable changes in their communities and around
                                                                   the world.
             Message from Girl Scouts of USA CEO
                          Sylvia Acevedo                           Please spend some time to learn about these inspiring young women and their projects. I promise you will
                                                                   be in awe of their dedication, perseverance, compassion, and overall character. They are our future business
                                                                   and community leaders, and they possess the skills and ambition to overcome any obstacle or task that
              In Memoriam of Florence Whiteman                     comes their way. We honor them here today as they move into a new phase of life, following paths that lead
       Marcia Greensfelder: Gold Award Committee Member            them to continue to be enthusiastic visionaries.

                                                                   Congratulations to all of the 2019–2020 Gold, Silver, and Bronze award recipients. These young women are
                  Presentation of Scholarships
                                                                   leaders and innovative change-makers. We can all be confident that whatever their aspirations, with Girl
         Jennifer Telfare: Gold Award Committee Member             Scouts as part of their backgrounds, these young women will continue to make all of us at GSWCF proud! We
                                                                   wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Lastly, a special thank you to all of the Girl Scout Gold Award
  Congratulations from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida CEO     mentors and parents for their help in guiding the girls to achieve their goals, and to the committee members
                                                                   for this wonderful event.
                          Mary Pat King
                                                                   Sincerely,
        Honoring the 2019-2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
                         Alison Wernicke

                                                                   Laura Webb
   Congratulations to the Bronze and Silver Award Girl Scouts      Webb Insurance Group, President
                         Alison Wernicke                           Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Board President

                          Closing Song
                        Make New Friends

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Scholarship Recipients                                                                                                                           2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
                           Ann Hensler Scholarship                                                                                                                          The Mark Of The Truly Remarkable
Ann Hensler relocated in 1988 from Pennsylvania to become the Executive Director of the former Girl Scout                                                                   The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who demonstrate extraordinary
Suncoast Council. Ann was recognized as a Woman of Distinction in 1992. There was a beautiful presence about                                                                leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities­—and beyond. In 100
her with a genuine heart. There are three scholarships available for graduating Girl Scout Ambassadors.                                                                     years, one million girls have earned the Gold Award or its equivalent. University research indicates that adding the Gold Award to
                                                                                                                                                                            a college application is a critical element in the admissions decision process.

                                                                                                                                                                            • According to the 2012 National Girl Scout Alumnae Study, Gold Award Girl Scouts place significantly higher importance on
                                                                                                                                                                              having a successful career and financial security, being leaders, and they are more likely to believe that they are achieving their
                                                                                                                                                                              life’s ambitions.

                                                                                                                                                                            • A number of colleges and universities recognize the achievements and leadership abilities of Gold Award Girl Scouts
                                                                                                                                                                              by establishing scholarship programs for them. Girl Scouts of the USA publishes the Scholarships for Girl Scouts at
                                                                                                                                                                              girlscouts.org/scholarships and all Gold Award Girl Scouts and their families are strongly encouraged to check it out. Seniors in
                                                                                                                                                                              high school can also apply for a council scholarship.

                                                                                                                                                                            • A Girl Scout who has earned her Gold Award immediately rises one rank in any of the U.S. military branches.
    Gabrielle M.                                                          Lauren M.                                                                Lily R.                  • Gold Award Girl Scouts are acknowledged by many government, state, local, and non-profit organizations.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Girls completing their High Awards at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels may apply their service hours to the President’s
                                                                                                                                                                              Volunteer Service Awards. For more information or to apply, visit presidentialserviceawards.gov.

                        Girl Scouts of West Central                                                                                                                         • Through sustainable Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award projects, girls find the root cause of community issues and take action to
                                                                                                                                                                              improve lives now and in the future.

                            Florida Scholarship                                                                                                                                                Sarina A., Dunedin
                                                                                                                                                                                               Sarina is advocating for women’s health with her Advocate for Yourself project. Sarina realized a lot of
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida established this scholarship in 2019 for Gold Award Girl Scouts to further                                                                                 pregnant women mistake serious health conditions, like a heart attack, for a pregnancy symptom. Sarina
their education after high school graduation. The funding for this scholarship comes from supporters of the Gold                                                                               spent more than 100 hours researching, planning and developing a program for healthcare workers and
Award program. Gold Award Girl Scouts are graded on their participation in our program, community volunteer                                                                                    women from low socioeconomic backgrounds who may not be able to access healthcare as easily. She
services and a 500 word essay.                                                                                                                                                                 presented her program at a booth at the March of Dimes Tampa walk where she spoke directly to women to
                                                                                                                                                                                               educate them about her cause. Sarina is a 2020 graduate of Dunedin High School.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Genevieve A., Lithia
                                                                                                                                                                                               Genevieve’s Girls Can Do Anything project aims to educate future female leaders about women’s history.
                                                                                                                                                                                               Genevieve believes a deep understanding of our past is key to a successful future. She babysat to raise $300
                                                                                                                                                                                               for her project and used that money to purchase 21 books that highlight female trailblazers. Genevieve hosted
                                                                                                                                                                                               a workshop for girls in grades 3–5. They read books, recommended new ones, and wrote about the lessons
                                                                                                                                                                                               they learned. Genevieve’s project will be sustained through her donation to a third grade classroom and the
                                                                                                                                                                                               school’s library. Genevieve is a 2020 graduate from Newsome High School.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Ashlyn B., Clearwater
                                                                       Miranda B.                                                                                                              Ashlyn’s Be My Friend Bench aims to improve self-confidence and kindness among children in preschool
                                                                                                                                                                                               and kindergarten. Ashlyn remembered how lonely she sometimes felt as a child if her best friend was absent
                                                                                                                                                                                               from school. She recalled it being intimidating to ask to be included in activities. If a child is experiencing
                                                                                                                                                                                               similar feelings, they can sit on the bench to let other children know they would like to be included in recess
                                                                                                                                                                                               games. Children learn about this system through pamphlets and an informational video Ashlyn created.
                                                                                                                                                                                               Ashlyn is a 2019 graduate of Gibbs High School.
To earn a scholarship, a girl must have received her Girl Scout Gold Award; be a currently registered Girl Scout; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and submit an application,
a list of Girl Scout accomplishments, awards, community and volunteer activities, and a 500-word essay on how she discovers, connects, and takes action.

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   Miranda B., Wimauma                                                                                                 Eva E., Tampa
   Miranda tackles a serious health risk facing children and young adults with her The C.O.N.: Cost of Nicotine        Eva wanted to bring more awareness to the medical examiner’s office because she believes there was such
   project. She identified that there’s been a decrease in cigarette use by teenagers because they’re turning to       negative stigma surrounding that career choice. She decided to educate the public with an informational
   e-cigarettes since vaping is promoted as a safer alternative. Miranda spent 150 hours researching, planning         video explaining this career called What Goes on in There? Answering Questions About Medical Examiners.
   and developing a program she presented to educate her peers and their parents about the misconceptions              Eva worked with volunteers and used her school’s equipment to interview a medical examiner from
   and dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. Miranda is a 2020 graduate of Durant High School.                           Hillsborough County. The medical examiner’s office and her high school’s Television and Film Club Board will
                                                                                                                       sustain the project by using the video for promotional purposes.
   Abigail C., Largo
   Abigail’s Autism Awareness Interaction project is designed to educate people of all ages about Autism and           Katelyn F., St. Petersburg
   how to interact with someone who has it. Abigail aims to break down the social barriers people with Autism          Katelyn’s Environmental Resilience through Community Collaboration project brings organizations like
   face every day with her project. She created an educational pamphlet with tips for successful interactions          NOAA and SRI together in order to collaborate more easily. While volunteering for different organizations
   and an animated video that demonstrates a conversation between a Neurotypical and Autistic person.                  in her community, Katelyn identified that there is a lot of research that still needs to be done regarding
   Abigail’s project will be sustained through USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) social          marine science life, but lack of funding is a problem. This project creates a centralized hub for environmental
   media channels. Abigail is a 2020 high school graduate.                                                             organizations and companies to store their data and collaborate more efficiently. Katelyn is a 2020 graduate
                                                                                                                       of Osceola Fundamental High School.
   Natalya D., Homosassa
   Natalya knows how popular scalloping is in Florida, but she realized many people aren’t aware of how harmful        Danielle G., St. Petersburg
   it is to the environment when scallop shells are dumped into fresh water. Her Scallop Destinations: An              Danielle’s love of the outdoors inspired her to share that passion with others while working to preserve
   Awareness and Conservation Project aims to educate people about this environmental concern. Natalya                 the environment. Danielle’s Bird Scavenger Hunt project is intended to bring awareness to the possible
   conducted a six month study and documented her experience in a video she used for presentations. She                extinction of birds in a fun and engaging way for children. Danielle researched the importance of birds in our
   wrote letters to more than 15 state legislators asking them to pass a bill protecting Blue Water Ways. The          ecosystem and why some are so close to extinction. She then created a scavenger hunt program that targets
   booklets, pamphlets, and informational signs she created can be found at multiple parks in Citrus County.           children in order to educate them. She partnered with three parks in Pinellas County that offer the program to
   Natalya is homeschooled and will graduate in 2021.                                                                  visitors. Danielle is a 2020 graduate of Osceola High School.

   Emily D., Lakeland                                                                                                  Hailey H., Palm Harbor
   Emily’s Post Your Secret project encourages people to find their voice and use it. Emily noticed some people        Hailey highlights the importance of understanding mental health issues in her original e-book Gilbert the
   are afraid to share their opinions, but she recognizes there is power in expressing your thoughts. Emily            Gator Goes to School. Hailey wrote and illustrated the digital children’s book as part of her To Be Different
   created a program that will live on through the art department at her school. It encourages people to decorate      project which addresses the issue of mental health awareness. Hailey worked with a psychiatrist to research
   an anonymous postcard containing a secret. The postcards are then hung around the library. Emily’s goal is to       cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for anxiety and panic attacks. Using this research, she then wrote
   spark conversation among people when they read the anonymous secrets because that’s where the greatest              Gilbert the Gator Goes to School for kindergarten to second grade children. To sustain her project, Hailey
   changes begin. Emily is a 2019 graduate of George W. Jenkins High School.                                           created the To Be Different website where visitors can find the book and other resources related to mental
                                                                                                                       health awareness. Hailey is a 2020 graduate of Palm Harbor University High School.
   Bayley E., Homosassa
   After learning about the dangers students in her school district face when walking to school, Bayley created        Halle L., Wesley Chapel
   the Light Your Way to Safe Education project. It combats the serious risk that more than 2,600 students             In her Love Your Inner You project, Halle tackles the issue of low self-esteem and the impact it has on middle
   face every school day by providing reflector lights they can attach to their backpacks. Bayley secured $3,000       and high school girls. Halle saw how social media plays a big role in how girls view themselves because they
   in grant money and donations in order to purchase 2,500 three-mode LED reflectors for students in Citrus            are constantly bombarded with photos society deems beautiful. Halle created a Facebook and Instagram
   County. Bayley also recorded a video that played during all the middle and high school morning shows. Bayley        account where she posts body-positive images and self-love tips. Her intention is to create a space that
   is a 2020 graduate of Crystal River High School.                                                                    promotes self-confidence. Visitors to the social platforms can also find free resources to help them if they are
                                                                                                                       struggling with low self-esteem. Halle is a 2020 graduate of Pasco High School.

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   Marissa L., Wesley Chapel                                                                                            Bryn M., Largo
   Marissa understands that domestic violence can affect anyone, including middle and high school students.             Bryn’s February Festival project lends a helping hand to those struggling with homelessness while also
   Her R.O.A.R: Recognition of Abusive Relationships project is designed to bring awareness to this issue. She          bringing awareness to the community. Bryn saw homeless people in her community were not only living
   created a Facebook page where she shares information that highlights the warning signs and what to do if             without basic necessities, but their neighbors often looked down on them. She interviewed homeless people
   you or someone you know is involved in a domestic violence situation. She also shared this information with          and created a documentary to educate others. She also planned an event that provided basic hygiene
   younger Girl Scout troops through in-person presentations. Marissa is a 2020 graduate of Pasco High School.          services, health checkups, resources for health insurance and meals to the homeless population. Bryn will
                                                                                                                        graduate from Largo High School in 2021.
   Erin L., Land O’Lakes
   After noticing a lack of awareness for readiness and preparedness, Erin launched a Pasco County Teen CERT            Lauren M., Lithia
   (FEMA Community Emergency Response Team) at her high school. The goal of her project is to fill the void             Lauren understands the importance of mental health and aims to help others cope with difficult situations
   in community awareness, preparedness, and response capabilities for disasters and other emergencies—                 through her Journal Your Journey project. During her research, Lauren identified that parents of sick children
   particularly among teens. Erin dedicated 80 hours to researching CERTs and working with her local sheriff’s          often neglect their own mental health. She also learned about the benefits journaling can have as a stress
   office and school district to implement a Teen CERT. She secured grant funding to host a training for the            reliever. In order to create an easy coping mechanism for them, Lauren worked with Ronald McDonald
   Pasco County Teen CERT. Erin is a 2020 graduate of Land O’Lakes High School.                                         House to create a website with helpful resources and provide a journal to all families being served by the
                                                                                                                        organization. Lauren is a 2020 graduate from Bloomingdale High School.
   Amber M., Winter Garden
   After learning of the financial hardships some families face when purchasing the proper sensory items for            Sophia P., Pinellas Park
   their children, Amber decided to create A SENSE of the World. This project aims to help offset the costs of          Sophia’s More than a Vote project aims to increase not just the desire, but the ability for teenagers to be
   these valuable items by creating her own and donating them to families in need. Ainsley met with families            more involved in our democratic system. She realized her peers weren’t engaging in the voting process
   with autistic children to identify their needs, partnered with other community organizations to collect              because they either didn’t understand it or thought it was boring and unimportant. Sophia organized a
   donations and created 150 sensory toys. Amber’s project will be sustained through her Instagram account              program that included a mock election to educate teenagers and change their perspective. She utilized social
   which shares DIY videos so others can learn how to create sensory toys. Amber will graduate from West                media and the internet to reach others outside of her community. Sophia is a 2020 graduate of Osceola
   Orange High School in 2023.                                                                                          Fundamental High School.

   Gabrielle M., Seminole                                                                                               Chrissy P., Tampa
   Gabrielle wanted to brighten the days of hospital patients who were missing their beloved pets. She                  Chrissy noticed the socioeconomic background of a child affected his or her ability to excel in the education
   dedicated close to 200 hours to her Tampa General Hospital Animal Visitation Area project. With the help             system. Her Tutoring for Change project aims to combat this achievement gap. Chrissy rallied and educated
   of volunteers she recruited, Gabrielle was able to identify an area at the hospital where transplant patients        volunteers to help her tutor more than 40 students from Title I schools in her community. She created a
   can safely meet their pets. The park now has a bench where patients can spend time with their animals while          website and informational flyer in order to sustain her project and raise awareness about her initiative and
   receiving treatment. Gabrielle is a 2020 graduate from Clearwater High School.                                       the benefits of tutoring. Chrissy will graduate from Berkeley Preparatory School in 2021.

   Miranda M., Trinity                                                                                                  Julie P., Tampa
   Miranda’s love of the outdoors is the inspiration behind her Pollination Station project. She recognized             Julie believes in the importance of preserving our environment and that a key component to this is early
   pollination is continuing to decline and took action to not only educate others about this important issue, but      education. Her Recycling Awareness project targets children in elementary school and kindergarten so they
   ensure pollination continues at Camp Indian Echo. After gathering information from several lectures by the           can learn about the importance of recycling and develop habits at a young age. Julie worked with recycling
   Florida Native Plant Society, Miranda created informational posters and flyers that are on display at Werner-        coordinators at City of Tampa to research the issue and put together an engaging program for her school
   Boyce State Park. With the help of her troop, Miranda planted native plants at Camp Indian Echo. Miranda will        visits. She also partnered with local grocery stores to have reusable grocery bags donated to her recycling
   graduate from J.W. Mitchell High School in 2021.                                                                     education program. Julie is a junior at Berkeley Preparatory School.

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   Kara P., New Port Richey                                                                                               LeeAnn W., Brooksville
   Kara has made it safer for children to play sports outside through her project called Project Ultraviolet. After       LeeAnn highlights the importance of reading in the educational development of children with her Give a
   learning about the dangers of UV rays, Kara not only educated her community about the importance of eye                Book; Get a Book project. LeeAnn researched, planned and developed a presentation for elementary school
   health in children, but she also purchased and donated more than 300 pairs of sunglasses to the Greater                students to teach them about the benefits of reading. She also set up a “Give a Book; Get a Book” shelf for
   Holiday Little League. The sunglasses were passed out to players on opening day. Kara’s project will be                them in their cafeteria so students have access to reading material that they can take home with them.
   sustained through the website and brochures she created. Kara will graduate from Gulf High School in 2021.             LeeAnn is a 2020 graduate of Central High School.

   Ashlee R., Madeira Beach                                                                                               Emily W., Auburndale
   Ashlee dedicated 110 hours to her Severe Allergy Awareness Campaign project which targets children and                 Emily understands the importance of mental health, but knows some teenagers have a tough time finding the
   young adults. Ashlee noticed young adults were struggling to control their allergies during their transition into      proper resources for help. She created the Be the Light project to help end the stigma around mental health.
   the real world. She researched what support people in this age group were looking for and worked to create             Working with her school’s administration, she was able to host a mental health fair during school hours giving
   resources for them. Her project will be sustained through the website and infographics she created in order            her peers access to the resources she compiled. In order to sustain her project after the fair, Emily recorded
   to spread her message. Ashlee also created posters and placed them at universities and public areas in her             a video of herself sharing her personal experience with mental health and posted it online in an effort to
   community. Ashlee is a 2018 graduate of Clearwater High School.                                                        encourage others to follow in her footsteps.

   Lily R., Tampa
   Lily’s Love Does Not Hurt: Know the Signs project tackles the issue of domestic violence, specifically in              Ainsley W., St. Petersburg
   teenage relationships. Lily created this public service announcement that explains 10 warning signs for people         Inspired by the novel Wonder, Ainsley’s project shines a light on children with disabilities and their parents in
   to look for and what to do if they see them. She was professionally trained in workshop guidance, then                 order to make them feel more included. The project also serves as a tool to teach kindness. Ainsley dedicated
   developed her own workshop to present to her peers. The workshop included a viewing of the PSA and open                more than 100 hours to create The Wonder Project, a documentary that shares the stories of disabled
   discussions about domestic violence. Lily is a 2020 graduate of H.B. Plant High School.                                people and families in her community. The documentary is being shown to 5th graders at Perkins Elementary
                                                                                                                          through virtual schooling because of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. The documentary is available for
   Reanna S., Seminole                                                                                                    viewing on YouTube. Ainsley is a 2020 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School.
   Reanna’s Protect our Planet project encourages people to realize the beauty of the outdoors and the harmful
   effects littering can have on it. She spent more than 85 hours researching the state of the environment                Katlin W., Lithia
   and what steps she could take to improve it. She worked with the City of Pinellas Parks and Public Works               Katlin’s passion for the environment is what drove her to create her Save the Bees project. She identified the
   departments to organize park clean-ups that her high school’s National Honor Society will continue. Reanna             bee population is declining because of harmful pesticides coupled with a lack of safe shelter for the insects
   saw children and adults offer to help while she was conducting a clean-up. She was able to speak with these            to lay eggs. On top of planning and developing an educational workshop, Katlin also built and installed a bee
   volunteers about her cause and spread awareness about climate change. Reanna is a 2019 graduate of Dixie               habitat at Girl Scout Camp Wildwood and in a community garden. Katlin is a 2020 graduate of Durant
   Hollins High School.                                                                                                   High School.

   Samantha S., Palm Harbor
   Samantha’s Teenage Fortitude project is designed to encourage people to learn about the importance of
   mental health and bring more awareness to mental illnesses. Samantha took action after realizing she and
   her peers weren’t receiving this information in school. After conducting in-depth research on various types of
   mental illnesses, Samantha created a website where she shared her findings. She also planned and recorded
   videos for the website. The posts highlight mental illness symptoms and the best ways to cope if you or
   someone you know is struggling. Samantha is a 2019 graduate of East Lake High School.

   Elise W., Summerfield
   Elise’s Eating Healthy on a Budget project tries to combat the belief that only people with a higher income
   can have a healthy diet. Elise saw too many people engaging in poor eating habits, simply because it was a
   cheaper option. She worked with dieticians, physicians and other experts at The Villages Health to research
   on this issue. She created a research paper that explains how people can implement healthy eating habits
   without breaking the bank. She has shared the information she compiled with local chefs so they can pass it
   along to their students. Elise is a 2019 graduate of The Villages Charter School in Marion County.

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Girl Scout Silver Award Recipients                                                                                           Girl Scout Bronze Award Recipients
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. Girls earning this award have DISCOVERED    The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. Girls earning this award have DISCOVERED
issues, CONNECTED with their community, developed leadership skills, and TAKEN ACTION to advocate for their passions. They     issues, CONNECTED with their community, developed leadership skills, and TAKEN ACTION to advocate for their passions. They
have each given 50 hours, and most gave many more, towards their award. We congratulate the girls below for their dedication   have each given 20 hours, and most gave many more, towards their award. This award is worked on as a troop. The list below
and hours of hard work!                                                                                                        includes girls who completed their project between Oct. 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2020. We congratulate them for their dedication
                                                                                                                               and hours of hard work! We cannot wait to recognize our 2018–2019 Bronze Award recipients who have completed, or are
Irelyn A.                       Madison H.                                Gabrielle S.                                         currently working on their project.
Isabella A.                     Dakota J.                                 Liberty S.
Abigail A.                      Nitya K.                                  Cassandra S.                                         Vivian A.                       Megan B.                                   Mollie C.                             Ava E.
Jamie B.                        Serene K.                                 Adriana S.                                           Fatima A.                       Francesca B.                               Rose C.                               Alesya E.
Lola B.                         Isha K.                                   Madison S.                                           Olivia A.                       Abigail B.                                 Gabrielle C.                          Daniella E.
Courtney B.                     Edyth K,                                  Meera S.                                             Maryn A.                        Katrin Bj.                                 Olivia C.                             Janna F.
Kate B.                         Olivia K.                                 Hailey S.                                            Helena A.                       Bailey B.                                  Allyson C.                            Aubreigh F.
Aiden B.                        Julia L.                                  Abigail S.                                           Gianna A.                       Bella B.                                   Heidi C.                              Sophia F
Shaw B.                         Jessica L.                                Tiara S.                                             Maya A.                         Emily B.                                   Kai C.                                Sierra F.
Zuhra B.                        Emma L.                                   Chaeli S.                                            Emma A.                         Lilianna B.                                Jillian C.                            Maryrose F.
Gillian B.                      Sairea L.                                 Alexis S.                                            Jordan A.                       Cecelia B.                                 Bianca C.                             Ava F.
Kate C.                         Elena L.                                  Jamie S.                                             Samantha A.                     Amber B.                                   Alex C.                               Ella F.
Carly C.                        Presley L.                                Josie S.                                             Anastasia A.                    Caytlenn B.                                Caitlin C.                            Vicky F.
Macey C.                        Sofia M.                                  Gracie S.                                            Abigail A.                      Zoie B.                                    Ameera C.                             Neveya F.
Ariel C.                        Mallory M.                                Sophia T.                                            Lily A.                         Grace B.                                   Olivia C.                             Abigail F.
Riley C.                        Natalie M.                                Emelia T.                                            Angelina A.                     Isabella B.                                Makenna C.                            Gianna F.
Kayla C.                        Bianca M.                                 Keila V.                                             Londyn A.                       Rebecca B.                                 Taina C.                              Zionne F.
KayLynn C.                      Kassidy M.                                Addison W.                                           Isabella A.                     Alida B.                                   Moriah C.                             Ava F.
Emma C.                         Kate N.                                   Abigail W.                                           Stella A.                       Alexis B.                                  Amanda C.                             Ila F.
Addison C.                      Lauren N.                                 Amanda W.                                            Aspen A.                        Hope B.                                    Amelia D.                             Kaelyn F.
Ashley C.                       Rachel O.                                 Rowan W.                                             Ava A.                          Jaeda B.                                   Keira D.                              Hannah F.
Lillian D.                      Olivia O.                                 Ayla Y.                                              Natalie A.                      Kayleigh B.                                Marisol D.                            Kylie F.
Malaina D.                      Danielle O.                               Emilie Y.                                            Reymoni A.                      Sophia B.                                  Margaret D.                           Jaidyn F.
Alyssa D.                       Isabella P.                               Amberlyn Y.                                          Makayla B.                      Jacqueline B.                              Andrea D.                             Aubrianna F.
Sydney D.                       Sierra P.                                 List reflects girls who completed                    Rosemary B.                     Bridget B.                                 Alexa D.                              Haven F.
Skyllar E.                      Camila P.                                 their projects between                               Lila B.                         Jocelyn B.                                 Amelia D.                             Caroline G.
Lauren E.                       Jessica P.                                March 30, 2019–April, 1 2020                         Emma B.                         Chloe B.                                   Bella D.                              Aleiya G.
Isobelle E.                     Isabel Rose P.                                                                                 Adalyn B.                       Jaeci B.                                   Katherine D.                          Ellie G.
Mia F.                          Allison P.                                                                                     Alexandra B.                    Brielle B.                                 Natalie D.                            Lela G.
Elaine F.                       Zoe P.                                                                                         Ava B.                          Emerson B.                                 Mary D.                               Zoe G.
Ana F.                          Saylor P.                                                                                      Sarah B.                        Sofia C.                                   Ellena D.                             Lily G.
Sofia F.                        Aubrey R.                                                                                      Natalie B.                      Kyleigh C.                                 Gabriella E.                          Madison G.
Kylie F.                        Sarah R.                                                                                       Kayla B.                        Nola C.                                    Tessa E.                              Gabrielle G.
Bayan G.                        Brynlee R.                                                                                     Kyleigh B.                      Delaney C.                                 Katelyn E.                            Claire G.
Kayla G.                        Ella R.                                                                                        Morgan B.                       Isabell C.                                 Maggie E.                             Ramiyah G.
Ava G.                          Holly R.                                                                                       Kaylin B.                       Shaldemar C.                               Susan E.                              Ava G.
Faith H.                        Isabella R.                                                                                    Arianna B.                      Kaitlyn C.                                 Samantha E.                           Keeley G.
Jacey H.                        Laney R.                                                                                       Rilee B.                        Gianna C.                                  Sarah E.                              Natalie G.
Emma H.                         Taylor R.                                                                                      Eloise B.                       Katelyn C.                                 Anabella E.                           Emma G.
Jessica H.                      Madelyn R.                                                                                     Celia B.                        Isabella C.                                Natalia E.                            Jaina G.
Rees H.                         Alexa S.                                                                                       Annika B.                       Athena C.                                  Cecilia E.                            Lindsey G.
Kalisa H.                       Emma S.                                                                                        Katrina B.                      Samara C.                                  Williams E.                           Celeste G.

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Girl Scout Bronze Award Recipients                                                                             Girl Scout Bronze Award Recipients
Marlow G.       Arianna K.                                Reese M.                              Kyalee P.      Morgan S.      Mira S.                                    Mikayla V.                            Elyse W.
Kalila G.       Madison K.                                Kyrie M.                              Haley P.       Isabelle S.    Danai S.                                   Madison V.                            Ella W.
Ashlyn G.       Rebecca K.                                Emilee M.                             Camryn P.      Brooke S.      Katie S.                                   Jayden V.                             Sydney W.
Marguerite G.   Leyan K.                                  Gabbie M.                             Avery P.       Sarah S.       Shelby S.                                  Jollysa V.                            Victoria W.
Autumn H.       Addison K.                                Georgina M.                           Penelope P.    Ava S.         Ellajoy S.                                 Delaney V.                            Darrah W.
Fionnuala H.    Courtney K.                               Isabel M.                             Isabella P.    Abigail S.     Emily S.                                   Bella V.                              Lucy W.
Leena H.        Olivia K.                                 Zaria M.                              Gabriella P.   Juliette S.    Viola S.                                   Adeline W.                            Sydney W.
Bailey H.       Peyton K.                                 Caitlin M.                            Kalani P.      Gabrielle S.   Isabela S.                                 Chloe W.                              Valentina W.
Samantha H.     Calissta K.                               Ava M.                                Andrea P.      Vinci S.       Sophia S.                                  Genevieve W.                          Vida W.
Amanda H.       Madison K.                                Sadie M.                              Desiree P.     Adalynn S.     Julia S.                                   Aubrielle W.                          Dakota W.
Korinne H.      Sarah K.                                  Reagan M.                             Aubrey P.      Giada S.       Kate T.                                    Myla W.                               Leah W.
Meghan H.       Alisa K.                                  Lexie M.                              Shea P.        Mackenzie S.   Mina T.                                    Sophia W.                             Isabella W.
Maya H.         Dahlia K.                                 Sydney M.                             Lilli P.       Safiya S.      Ariana T.                                  Abigail W.                            Madison W.
Elizabeth H.    Bridgette K.                              Ainsley M.                            Brooke P.      Emma S.        Sydney T.                                  Charlotte W.                          Giuliana Y.
Katie H.        Lucy K.                                   Laura M.                              Lily P.        Emmie S.       Audrey T.                                  Shiomi W.                             Echo Y.
Nikki H.        Natalie K.                                Avery M.                              Jillian P.     Jessica S.     Ashtyn T.                                  Avery W.                              Sophia Y.
Michelle H.     Annabelle K.                              Kendall M.                            Hailey P.      Campbell S.    Riley T.                                   Piper W.                              River Y.
Katie H.        Katie K.                                  Abigail M.                            Aurora Q.      Mikayla S.     Amayah T.                                  Maya W.                               Alyssa Y.
Amelie H.       Kira K.                                   Grace M.                              Bronwyn R.     Hazuki S.      Chloe T.                                   Margaret W.                           List reflects girls who completed
Norah H.        Tiary L.                                  Natalie M.                            Kelsey R.      Laura S.       Camryn T.                                  Fenix W.                              their projects between
Savannah H.     Alannah L.                                Zoie M.                               Quinn R.       Madison S.     Emily U.                                   Ava W.                                Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2019.
Elizabeth H.    Madison L.                                Jenna M.                              Natalia R.
Christina H.    Addison L.                                Cambell M.                            Meagan R.
Victoria H.     Siena L.                                  Haylee M.                             Makenzie R.
Holly H.        Gabriella L.                              Sara M.                               Malia R.
Sydney H.       Meredith L.                               Adrianna M.                           Josslyn R.
Hannah H.       Sydney L.                                 Makayla M.                            Haidyn R.
Madison H.      Alexandra L.                              Miles M.                              Gabrielle R.
Aysia H.        Kathy L.                                  Norah M.                              Kylie R.
Lilly H.        Fako L.                                   Lilly M.                              Ruby R.
Eva H.          Madison L.                                Julianna M.                           Averry R.
Kyla H.         Aiyanna L.                                Jasmine N.                            Bailey R.
Kate H.         Jade L.                                   Faith N.                              Morgan R.
Hayden H.       Bella L.                                  Grace N.                              Melanie R.
Peyton H.       Daphne L.                                 Sarah N.                              Elena R.
Mary Grace H.   Anna L.                                   Emily N.                              Skylar R.
Samantha I.     Zoey L.                                   Ysabella N.                           Alexis R.
Sadie I.        Malin L.                                  Lauryn O.                             Ava R.
Ella I.         Ella L.                                   Yohara O.                             Bea R.
Delaney J.      Kethryn L.                                Abigail O.                            Elianna R.
Anabela J.      Alexandra L.                              Alisa O.                              Leeann R.
Catalina J.     Brianna M.                                Calla O.                              Christina R.
Ella J.         Alexandra M.                              Megan P.                              McKenzie R.
Madissen J.     Mia M.                                    Abigail P.                            Emmalyn R.
Addison J.      Lauren M.                                 Amia P.                               Elise R.
Jenna J.        Lilly M.                                  Hayley P.                             Taylor R.
Josie J.        Avery M.                                  Ryleigh P.                            Lilliana S.
Madeline J.     Emma M.                                   Bailey P.                             Zaina S.
Hana J.         Sophia M.                                 Lindsay P.                            Kayleigh S.
Jianna J.       Abigail M.                                Emerson P.                            Lily S.

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2019-2020 GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD CEREMONY - THE MARK OF THE TRULY REMARKABLE - Girl Scouts of ...
Congratulations!
                             Genevieve,
                             We are so very proud of you!
                             Girls REALLY can do anything!
                             Love you,
                             Mom & Grace

      Congratulations!                                           Congratulations!
                            We are so proud of you and all you         Congratulations Gabrielle,
                            have accomplished! We love you!            from kindergarten through 12 grade;
                            Love,                                      you grew from a Daisy to a beautiful,
                            Dad, Mom, Harmonie, Nana,                  successful young woman. Completing
                            PopPop, Grammie Joan, Howard,              your Gold Award project reflects your
                            and all your sisters                       love and compassion.
                                                                       We love you,
                                                                       Mom and Dad

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
2019-2020 GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD CEREMONY - THE MARK OF THE TRULY REMARKABLE - Girl Scouts of ...
Congratulations!
                                              Amber, we are so proud of you.
                                              Your project made a difference
                                              in people’s lives! We love you!

CONGRATULATIONS!                                                                Congratulations!
   Congratulations on achieving your
   Gold Award, Kara. You are truly a girl                                         Congratulations Bayley on your Gold
   of courage, confidence, and character,                                         Award! We are very proud of you!
   who has made the world a better place.                                         Love,
   Love always,                                                                   Madre, Padre, Austin, & Carson
   Mom and Dad

                                            Congratulations!
                                              Lauren,
                                              We are so very proud of you!
                                              Congratulations!

                                              Love you,
                                              Mom, Dad & Riley
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
                                                                                                                Board of Directors
                                                                                                                                       Executive Committee

                                                                                                                                       Laura Webb, President
                                                                                                                               Mary Pat King, Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                Vinnie Vaughn, First Vice President
                                                                                                                              Abby Mackness, Second Vice President
                                                                                                                               H. Tyson Lykes, II, Third Vice President
                                                                                                                                     Gwin Londrigan, Treasurer
                                                                                                                                      Kelly Flannery, Secretary

                                                                                                                                        Members at Large:
                                                                                                            Jodi Avery                Lynn Jackson Dorman                  Stephen Ponzillo
                                                                                                          Susan S. Craig                Michelene Everett                  Denise Reddick
                                                                                                           Renee Dabbs                    Cami Gibertini                     Marion Rich
                                                                                                          Lauren Debick              Nicole DeLoach Hubbard                  Keith Smith
                                                                                                          Deirdre Dixon                   Grace Maseda

                                                                                                                                       Girl Board Members
                                                                                                                                            Annabelle A.,

National Gold Award Girl Scouts
                                                                                                                                             Breana W.

Every year, ten exceptionally inspiring Gold Award Girl Scouts are chosen as National Gold Award
Girl Scouts.
                                                                                                                     Gold Award Committee
                                                                                                         Diejonia Abbott                  Mary Hamilton                     JulieAnne Parker
This honor is given to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors whose Gold Award projects demonstrated          Vickie Abbott                    Dawn Horton                        Kelly Sobtzak
extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge          Kathy Antis                     Julie Linhart                    Jennifer Telfare
                                                                                                        Marcia Greensfelder               Karen Macauley                  Florence WhitemanƗ
related to a national and/or global issue. These young women are taking matters into their own hands,     Amy Hamilton                    Birdie Mumford                   Stephanie Wilson
generating much-needed change!

This year, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has nominated Miranda Bihler, Natalya Donaldson, and                           Ɨ In Memoriam of Florence Whiteman
Hailey Hayes. The ten new National Gold Award Girl Scouts will be announced in July.
Make New Friends                           Girl Scout Promise
                                           On my honor, I will try:
Make new friends, but keep the old.
                                           To serve God and my country,
One is silver, the other is gold.
                                           To help people at all times,
                                           And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
A circle is round, it has no end.
That’s how long, I will be your friend.

A fire burns bright, it warms the heart.
We’ve been friends, from the very start.

You have one hand, I have the other.
Put them together, we have each other.

Silver is precious, gold is too.
I am precious, and so are you.

You help me and I’ll help you
and together we will see it through.
                                           Girl Scout Law
The sky is blue. The Earth is green        I will do my best to be                  and to
I can help to keep it clean                honest and fair,                         respect myself and others,
                                           friendly and helpful,                    respect authority,
Across the land, Across the sea            considerate and caring,                  use resources wisely,
Friends forever we will always be          courageous and strong,                   make the world a better place,
                                           and responsible for what I say and do,   and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

                                                      Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence,
                                                     and character, who make the world a better place.
Thank you to our sponsors:
               Jean Kohler
               Lt. Col, USAF, Retired
         Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council
           Board President, 1994-2000

    THE MARK OF THE
   TRULY REMARKABLE
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