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OMEN OF
ISTINCTION
lead. inspire. honor.
Your support and attendance today benefits more than
19,000 Girl Scouts ages 5-17 in west central Florida.
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Letter from our Board President
Welcome to the 29th annual Women of Distinction luncheon. It is so gratifying to know that we’ve been honoring
amazing women in our region for nearly 30 years.
OMEN OF
We are thrilled that you chose to share your day with us as we welcome five new women into this impressive group
ISTINCTION
and celebrate one of our previous honorees. Like the hundreds of women who have been honored since 1992, these
remarkable individuals are making significant contributions to our community.
lead. inspire. honor.
It is an incredible honor that we all gather today to welcome Colleen Chappell, APR, Commissioner Kathleen Peters,
Dr. Lauren Weiner, and Dr. Tonjua Williams into our Women of Distinction family, celebrate Jessica Rivelli as our newest
Woman of Promise, and induct Alex Sink into our Women of Distinction Hall of Fame.
PROGRAM
Every one of these women serves as inspirations to young women in our local communities. They are leading the way
for the generations of visionary, energetic, daring girls who will strive to follow their lead and make a positive impact Flag Ceremony/Pledge of Allegiance
on the world around us. We relish the opportunity to elevate these women every year because they embody our Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 801
mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Charley G., Jamie P., Kennedy B., Rebekkah C., Riley R., and Taylor R.
Girl Scouts offers an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment that unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator,
Invocation
Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is
Rosa G., Girl Scout Cadette
a one-of-a-kind program based on time-tested methods and research-backed programming that helps girls take the
lead—in their own lives and in the world.
Welcome
By being here today, you show a dedication to helping girls in our community and we are grateful for your support. No Lissette Campos,
girl should have to face barriers when she wants to dream big, discover her passions, and blossom into a distinguished 2018 Woman of Distinction &
woman in her own right. We hope you enjoy today’s luncheon and that you will make an investment in girls. 8-Time Emmy Award Winning Journalist
On behalf of more than 19,000 girls, we want to thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
Presenting Sponsor Remarks & Keynote Introduction
Bill Goede, Tampa Bay Market President, Bank of America
Yours In Girl Scouting,
Hall of Fame Inductee
Gayle Sierens
Women of Distinction & Woman of Promise Honorees
Lissette Campos assisted by
Laura Webb Kris Johnson, Interim CEO and
Board President Laura Webb, Board President
Message from a Girl Scout
Rosa G., Girl Scout Cadette
Message from a Girl Scout Volunteer
Amy Metz
Closing
Lissette Campos,
2018 Woman of Distinction &
4610 Eisenhower Blvd., Tampa, FL 33634 8-Time Emmy Award Winning Journalist
813-281-GIRL • 800-881-GIRL • gswcf.org
Closing Song, I’m Stepping Out
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Recorded by Belinda Womack
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Keynote Speaker
Susan Bennett
The Original Voice of Siri
Susan Bennett is The Best Known Unknown.
Oh, you know her, you’ve heard her voice a million
times, and now you probably have her in the palm
of your hand, literally. She is Siri.
Behind the groundbreaking technology of Siri,
there is a real woman. Eight years ago this
voiceover actor laid down recordings for an
unidentified client. She had no idea she would
someday be speaking to more than 100 million
people worldwide through a not-yet-invented
phone that would revolutionize technology.
Susan has a fascinating story to tell…the history
of Siri, the voiceover business, and the impact of
the internet and technology on all of our lives and
businesses. Plus, she has several other voices
to share with you, as well as anecdotes about
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and other icons who
have changed all of our lives.
Susan has seen the business from inside and out.
She started out as a singer, recording hundreds
of radio and TV commercials, including her first
appearance as a machine, Tillie the All Time
Teller for First National Bank, and performing
Thank you for investing in
onstage with musicians such as Burt Bacharach
and Roy Orbison, as well as with her own band,
“Interactive!” She then started doing voiceovers,
tomorrow’s leaders
everything from promos and narrations to
character voices and digital assistants, which she
has been doing for decades now.
Bank of America is proud to support the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida and thanks the 2020 Women
of Distinction honorees for showing our young people that hard work, teamwork and reaching for
OMEN OF excellence can lead to a bright tomorrow.
ISTINCTION You’re an inspiration to our future leaders and to us all.
Visit us at bankofamerica.com/local.
lead. inspire. honor.
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Thank You The Pearl Society recognizes GSWCF Women
of Distinction alumnae who have made a
commitment to ensure that girls will continue to
To Our Sponsors benefit from Girl Scouting.
S O CIETY
Thank You
Presenting Sponsor Celebrated Sponsors Patron Ticket
Bank of America ABC Action News Larry Brooks
Amscot Corporation Gwynn Davey
Premier Sponsor Bouchard Insurance Keller Williams Realty
Premier Eye Care Caspers Company McDonald’s
Restaurants
Kelly Mothershead, Realtor –
The Pick Your New Home Team To Our Pearl Society Members
Distinguished Sponsor ChappellRoberts Jane Roberts
Publix Super Market Charities, Inc. Cindy Kane Beverly Austin Sally Hill Alex Sink
Helios Foundation Donations Moira Burke Julianne Holt Lorna Taylor
Esteemed Sponsor Just Add Power Beverly Austin Robin DeLaVergne Carolyn Kurtz Sally Thompson
Kathleen Peters Kathleen Betancourt Deirdre Dixon Gwin Londrigan Renée Vaughn
InVision Advisors
Kay Gray Betty Castor Liana Fernandez Fox Carolyn Reed Belinda Womak
Regions Bank
Maruchi Azorin, MBA/Villa Rosa Susan Churuti Margarita Gonzalez Marion Rich Cynthia Gandee Zinober
The University of Tampa
Distinctive Linens Community Foundation of Sherry Sacino
Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson Tampa Bay, Inc.
Honored Sponsors Jeanette LaRussa Fenton
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Amgen Capability Center St. Petersburg College Chloe Firebaugh
Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council St. Petersburg College Foundation Clare George-Eddleman
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Congratulations to the
Swim Digital Group Dr. Hazel S. Harvey
Pilot Bank Wallace, Welch & Willingham Mercedes Hernandez
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Tampa General Hospital
Webb Insurance Company
WWC
Sally Hill
Ellen Nastir 2020 Honorees
Tampa Steel Erecting Kathryn Pemble
Working Women of Tampa Bay Half-Table Sponsors Commissioner Kathleen Peters WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
Zahn Associates Inc. Michele Platt Colleen Chappell, APR
Carlton Fields
Commissioner Kathleen Peters
Crossroads for Florida Kids, Inc. Jane Roberts
Lauren Weiner, Ph.D.
Dr. John and Melissa Metz Robin Rosenberg Tonjua Williams, Ph.D.
Elinor Paladine Tammy Taylor
WOMAN OF PROMISE
First Citrus Bank Jessica Rivelli
HART
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Alex Sink
Mackness and Poore Consulting, LLC
Sabal Trust
Tampa Bay Pilots Association
The Junior League of Tampa Bay
The Suarez Law Firm
Zymphony Technology Solutions
ut.edu
We regret the omission of any names due to printing deadlines. Proud sponsor of the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
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Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Board of Directors
Officers
Laura Webb, President
Vinnie Vaughn, 1st Vice President
Abby Mackness, 2nd Vice President
H. Tyson Lykes II, 3rd Vice President
Kelly Flannery, Secretary
Gwin Londrigan, Treasurer
Kristen Johnson, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Members at Large
UPHOLDING
Jodi Avery Lauren Debick Stephanie Owens
Jenna B. Nicole DeLoach Hubbard Chrissy P.
Trimeka Benjamin Deirdre Dixon Shannon Reid
OUR VALUES.
Susan Craig Cami Gibertini Marion Rich
Renee Dabbs Felicia Harvey Keith C. Smith
Grace Maseda
We’re proud to support those who
dream of a brighter tomorrow
through helping others. OMEN OF
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lead. inspire. honor.
NOURISHING COMMUNITIES
Woman of Distinction Honoree Woman of Distinction Honoree
With nearly three decades of experience in the Commissioner Kathleen Peters continues to
marketing industry, Colleen Chappell is President create positive change in her community through
and CEO of one of the region’s most sought-after her political career. Currently, she serves as the
branding agencies. With a roster of prominent Pinellas County Commissioner for District 6.
regional, national and global brands, Colleen Commissioner Peters received her Bachelors of
leverages past high-level Corporate America Arts degree in Human Development from Eckerd
experience where top-tier national agencies once College and her Associate of Arts degree from
called her the client. St. Petersburg College.
Colleen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Commissioner Peters moved to the area in 1985
Communication from the University of South Florida. where she raised her four sons in St. Petersburg.
She is a Dale Carnegie graduate and accredited by She owned and operated a business in St. Pete
the Public Relations Society of America. She is a past Beach and was previously employed by the Juvenile
chair of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Council Welfare Board of Pinellas County, the YMCA, and the
and serves on their Executive Board. In addition, she Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce.
serves on the Feeding Tampa Bay Board of Directors,
USF Muma College of Business Advisory Council and Commissioner Peters previously served southwest
Monsour Executive Wellness Board of Directors. She’s Pinellas County as a State Representative from
also served on the American Marketing Association’s 2012 to 2018. She has focused her legislative career
International Professional Chapters Council. on helping those suffering with mental illness
A Leadership Tampa graduate, Colleen is a past and addiction. She toured the vast majority of
Chair of Leadership Tampa Alumni and the American mental health hospitals, forensic facilities, and
Marketing Association Tampa Bay Chapter. Baker and Marchman Act facilities across the state
and interviewed dozens of sheriffs, judges, and
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce named behavioral health professionals to reform Florida’s
Colleen the 2018 Women of Influence. Other honors mental health system. Commissioner Peters
include the International Bronze Stevie Award for proved to be a tireless advocate for behavioral
Business Services Female Executive of the Year and health reform, passing legislation to provide better
the Gold Stevie Award for Management Team of the preventative services and treatment, rather than
Year, Tampa Bay’s Businesswoman of the Year by jailing those in need of help.
Tampa Bay Business Journal and an Outstanding
Alumnus by University of South Florida’s School of Commissioner Peters was elected to the Pinellas
Mass Communications. County Commission in November 2018. She
continues to focus on improving access to
substance abuse treatment and mental health
services for the residents of Pinellas County.
Colleen Chappell, APR Commissioner Kathleen Peters
“ Leap and the net will appear. —John Burroughs “ The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is
before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out
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to meet it. —Thucydides
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Woman of Distinction Honoree Woman of Distinction Honoree
Dr. Lauren Weiner’s extensive knowledge of the Dr. Tonjua Williams has dedicated her life to
federal government is allowing her to impact the lives enhancing students’ access to a quality education
of hardworking Americans. Dr. Weiner is the founder and ensuring their learning experiences are
and Chief Executive Officer of WWC—a federally- rewarding and successful. In 2017, she became the
focused management consulting firm that recently seventh president of St. Petersburg College (SPC).
won the largest award to a woman-owned small She is also the college’s first female, and first African
business in the history of US Special Operations American president.
Command (USSOCOM), making WWC one of the
largest government contracting firms in the Tampa Throughout her 31-year career as a leader in
Bay region. post-secondary education, Dr. Williams has been
nationally recognized as an expert in transforming
Prior to founding WWC, Dr. Weiner worked at the departments and institutions through student
White House Office of Management and Budget. development and strategic planning. Most recently,
Under two different administrations, she oversaw she won the National Institute for Staff and
policy development and implementation for multiple Organizational Development’s Leadership Award.
federal agencies including the Departments of She also was named one of the Top 25 Women
Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, in Higher Education by Diverse Issues in Higher
Housing and Urban Development, and Justice. Education.
Dr. Weiner was the co-founder of In Gear Career, Under Dr. Williams’ leadership, SPC was named sixth
now part of the Hiring Our Heroes program of the best among public and private colleges in Florida,
US Chamber Foundation, and is active on a number according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2020
of non-profit and community boards, including that study. That same study ranked SPC at number 17
of St. Joseph’s and South Florida Baptist Hospitals among the top 84 public schools in the southern
in Hillsborough County. She has a Ph.D. in Research region, which is comprised of 12 states.
Psychology from Dartmouth College and a Bachelors
of Arts from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. As a tactical leader of the Education Ecosystem
movement in the Tampa Bay Area, Dr. Williams has
Dr. Weiner has won numerous awards, to include the created a pathway for educators, businesses, as well
Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “Angie’s Award” for as government and community agencies to work
mentorship and community service and “40 Under closer together. This movement has strengthened
40,” and has been named as a finalist for Small the alignment between schools, created pathways
Business Leader of the Year and Businesswoman of for working adults to advance their careers and
the Year. improved the economic mobility of our residents
and the growth of our region.
Dr. Lauren Weiner Dr. Tonjua Williams
“ It is not your responsibility to finish the work of perfecting the world,
but you are not free to desist from it either. —Rabbi Tarfon “ Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of a fire.
—William Butler Yeats
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Woman of Promise Honoree Hall Of Fame Inductee
Jessica Rivelli is supporting female entrepreneurs The Honorable Adelaide “Alex” Sink is using her
pursuing their dreams of owning their own business knowledge to help the next generation of technology
through Working Women of Tampa Bay (WWOTB). companies succeed. Prior to focusing her energy on
Jessica launched WWOTB in 2009 after leaving her the startup technology incubator in Tampa Bay, Alex
10-year career as a local television news producer. had an extensive career in politics serving as Florida’s
Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2011. She was
Recently celebrating its 10th anniversary, WWOTB has also a candidate for Florida’s Governor in 2010. Before
more than 750 members and nearly 20 events every transitioning into politics, Alex had a 26-year career
month. In 2016, Jessica founded the Working Women at Bank of America, where she served as Florida
Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing small President from 1993 to 2000.
seed funding investments to help get female-owned
businesses off the ground. Over the past four years, In 2008, Alex Sink founded Ruth’s List Florida.
the organization has awarded more than $35,000 Her extensive nonprofit service also includes
in seed money to more than 50 Tampa Bay women past board chair of Tampa Bay Wave, United Way
start-ups. Suncoast, Leadership Florida, Take Stock in Children,
Hillsborough Education Foundation, and The Nature
Jessica serves as an ambassador and former board Conservancy (Florida Chapter). She is an active
member for Dress for Success Tampa Bay. She’s member of the Athena Society and the International
been a board member for YWCA Tampa Bay and is a Women’s Forum (IWF).
proud partner, donor, and Camp CEO Alumni for the
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Jessica is also Alex graduated from Wake Forest University. She was
part of the Business Advisory Board for HCC and a elected a Life Trustee in 2017. She serves on the Wake
community contributor for St. Pete Catalyst. Forest University Baptist Medical Center and has
received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Jessica’s awards and recognitions include TBBJ 2010
Up & Comer, 2010 Spark & Hustle Daring Doer, 2013 Alex’s local and statewide recognitions include
and 2014 TBBJ Business Women of the Year Finalist, induction into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame,
2014 Iconic Women Nominee, 2015 Woman Leader in induction as an honorary member of Florida Blue Key,
Gravitas Magazine, 2016 and 2018 Tampa Bay Metro Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award, Associated
Women in Business, 2018 BPW Tampa Bay Woman of Industries of Florida Champion of Business Award,
the Year, 2019 Influencer – St. Pete Catalyst and 2019 Florida Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the
Edge Magazine “Celebrating Women” Honoree. Year, Junior Achievement Tampa Bay Hall of Fame
Laureate Award, and Tampa Bay Lightning Community
Hero Award.
Jessica Rivelli Alex Sink
“ Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly,
“ Do Good!!!
”
without claiming it, she stands up for all women. —Maya Angelou —Alex Sink
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Diane Jamai, 1996 Heather A. Nagy, 1994 Shirley Simmons, 1998
Women of Distinction
Julie Janssen, 2009 Ginny Nash, 1992 Rose G. Sims, 1995
Delma Jay, 1992 * Vanessa Negron Cohn, 1992 Adelaide A. Sink, 1994
Adelle V. Jemison, 1992 * Geri Nelson, 1992 Bonnie B. Sitko, 1992
Katurah Jenkins-Hall, 1994 Pamela Neuhaus, 1995 April Smith, 1992
Marie Johnson, 1992 Karen Nicolai, 1992 Dorinda Smith, 1992
Tina P. Johnson, 1994 Cam Oberting, 1997 Sally P. Smith, 1992
The Women of Distinction Program began in 1992 to recognize the importance female role models play in the
Joyce Johnston, 1999 Ardie Paetz, 1992 Juel S. Smith, 1994
lives of young women. This distinguished group of Women of Distinction alumnae continue to provide Joanna Jones-Tokley, 1992 Elinor J. Paladine, 1992 Rebecca J. Smith, 1997
inspiration, leadership, and support for girls served by Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Lisa Jorda, 1992 Alma Palonis, 1992 * Melissa Snively, 2016
Arthenia L. Joyner, 1995 Ɦ Bess Paloumpis, 1992 * Elithia V. Stanfield, 1992
Liz Kennedy, 2009 Jeanette Parke, 1992 Marsha Starkey, 2008
Jan Abell, 1995 * Janice B. Case, 1996 Chloe Firebaugh, 2018 Kathryn L. Kepes, 1996 Sallie A. Parks, 2018 Frances L. Stavros, 2003 *
Emeline Acton, 1998 Betty Castor, 1999 Ɦ Patricia Flores, 1994 Nelly N. Khouzam, 1992 Mary Parlett, 1994 Deborah A. Stephens, 1992
Melanie Adams-Miller, 1992 Jane Castor, 2011 Evelyn Follit, 2015 Kim Kirchman, 1992 Pallavi Patel, 2006 Gwendolyn W. Stephenson, 1999 *
Marion C. Albanese, 1992 Alice C. Changstrom, 1998 Liana F. Fox, 1999 Ɦ Barbara Knowles, 1992 Betty Patton, 1999 Sara Charles Stevens, 1996
Lavonne Alberti, 1992 Kathy B. Church, 1992 Patricia C. Frank, 1996 Kathleen K. Koch, 1992 Eunice M. Penix, 1995 Mary Ann Stiles, 1996
Betty Alfano, 1992 Susan Churuti, 2010 Joanne H. Frazier, 1999 Jean M. Kohler, 1992 Jane Peppard, 2000 Deborah Stone, 1996
Mary Wyatt Allen, 1992 Louise Clarke, 1992 Sandra Freedman, 1994 Susan Kolker, 1997 Elaine Perry, 1992 Marcia G. Storm, 1992
Karen Arch, 1995 Denise Coburn, 1992 Mary M. Freeman, 1992 * Robin C. Krivanek, 1992 Peggy Peterman, 1992 * Margaret Sullivan, 2011
Rosemary E. Armstrong, 2017 Lucy D. Cole, 2000 Corinne Freeman, 1994 * Gladys M. Kuhn, 1992 * Joy Petit, 1995 Jacqueline L. Swanson, 1992
Kathleen Assimack, 1992 Shirley Coletti, 1994 Yvonne Fry, 2016 Carol Kurdell, 1997 Ruth Pierson, 1992 Natalie Taliaferro, 1992
Beverly A. Austin, 2007 Elaine M. College, 1995 * Alexandra Frye, 1996 Carolyn J. Kurtz, 1999 Fay Pino, 1992 Akiko Tanaka, 2000
Maruchi Azorin, 2010 Janice C. Collier, 1997 Cynthia Gandee Zinober, 1996 Teresa Kusmierczyk, 1992 Barbara J. Pittman, 1992 Phyllis Taylor, 1992
Helen V. Baines, 1992 Chloe Coney, 1996 Adrienne M. Garcia, 2002 Terry L. Lamberson, 1992 Jan K. Platt, 1992 * Ɦ Lorna Taylor, 2013
Sally L. Baldwin, 2005 * Altrichia A. Cook, 2016 ꝭ Rita Garvey, 1996 Beverly Lane, 1999 Ann Porter, 1997 Sherrie Teddy, 1998
Joanne M. Baldy, 1998 Mary E. Corbett, 1992 Judy Genshaft, 2006 Connie Lange, 1992 Debra Prewitt, 1995 Stella F. Thayer, 1995
Lucille Barcellona, 1992 Irmina Couret, 1992 Jean H. Gibson, 2012 Marian Lauria-Davis, 1992 Mary Preziosi, 1992 Sally Thompson, 1996
Fran Barford, 1992 Molly Crews, 2014 Donna E. Glausser, 1992 Lee Leavengood, 2003 Gaile Rametta, 1992 Cathy Tileston, 1992
Beverly Barnett, 2001 Gail A. Crosby, 1992 Stephanie Goforth, 2018 Claire M. Leboeuf, 1996 Patricia B. Randall, 1992 Seretha Tinsley, 2010
Carol J. Barnett, 2008 Faye B. Culp, 1997 Louise Gonzalez, 1992 Terri Lipsey Scott, 2019 Carolyn B. Reed, 1999 Candy Tremmel, 1992
Heather Barrow, 2014 ꝭ Gay Culverhouse, 1992 Margarita Gonzalez, 1992 Judith Lisi, 2011 Jeanette G. Renfrow, 1995 Celeste K. Valdez, 1999
Dore Beach, 2019 Maureen R. Daly, 2002 Adela Gonzmart, 1994 * Gwin A. Londrigan, 2012 Adelaida D. Reyes, 1994 Renée Vaughn, 2015
Sarah Beasley, 2011 Wanda Davis, 1992 * Shirley Goodchild, 1992 Marion R. Rich, 2002 Ɦ Jenna Venero, 1997
Rita Lowman, 2019
Jeanette Benfield, 1995 Phyllis Davis, 1995 Helen Gordon-Davis, 1995 * Nancy M. Ridenour, 2014 Sylvia H. Walbolt, 1995
Catherine Lynch Buckhorn, 2017
Gracia Bennish, 1997 Maria J. De Q. Azorin, 1995 Jeanne G. Gossman, 1992 Patricia B. Riggs, 1997 Bette S. Walker, 1998 *
Irene Maher, 2000
Catherine Bessant, 2001 Sandra Delancey, 1992 Melanie S. Griffin, 2017 ꝭ Anne H. Rimbey, 1997 Martha Rudy Wallace, 2006
Jeanne Malchon, 1995 *
Susan B. Betzer, 1994 Robin DeLaVergne, 2012 Dotti Groover-Skipper, 2014 Eleanor J. Rimes, 1994 Laura L. Waller, 1992
Phyllis Marshall, 1994 *
Colleen Bevis, 1996 * Susan E. Dellinger, 1996 Cheryl Guldenschuh, 1998 Marion S. Rodgers, 1992 * Robin Warren, 2013
Sadye Martin, 1994 *
Mabel H. Bexley, 1995 Arlene DiBenigno, 2019 Patty Haislop, 1992 Anna Rodriguez, 2016 Leslie Waters, 2014
Dorothy Mason, 2000 *
Dee Blanchard, 1992 Deirdre Dixon, 2012 Susan C. Hale, 1992 Barbara B. Romano, 1996 Joe Elena Weachter-Heinz, 1992 *
Rachel May Zysk, 2019 ꝭ
Susan Blanchard, 1998 Erin Dosdourian, 1992 Martha R. Hall, 1997 * Margarita Romo, 2000 Doris L. Weatherford, 1996
Roxann Mayros, 2000
Sara L. Bowen, 1997 Gladys E. Douglas Hackworth, 2006 * Kim A. Hanna, 2001 Robin L. Rosenberg, 1998 Margaret Whaley, 1996 *
Sylvia McCardel Thomasson, 1992
Helen Brandell, 1992 Ann M. Doyle, 1998 Arndreeta L. Harris, 1994 Barbara L. Rosenblum, 1992 Debbie J. White, 2017
Jeane A. McCarthy, 1994
Karen Brandell, 1992 Nettie Draughon, 1994 * Hazel S. Harvey, 1993 Marjorie Rothermel, 1992 Marilyn J. Wilson, 1992
Catherine McGarry, 2000
Shelley Broader, 2007 Fentrice D. Driskell, 2018 ꝭ Felicia Harvey, 2013 ꝭ Thelma P. Rothman, 2007 * Mildred Wilson, 2000 *
Julianne C. McKeel, 2000
Gayle Brooks, 1992 Holly H. Duncan, 2003 Kathy Hayes, 1992 Christa Rowe, 1992 Belinda F. Wilson, 2004
Paige McRight, 1992
Elsie S. Brown, 1996 * Dorothy E. Ebersbach, 1996 * Wanda Hayes-Riddick, 1997 * Jacquelyn Rozman, 1992 Judy Wilson, 2013
Mary Melvin, 1992
Rebecca A. Brown, 1999 * Ruth B. Eckerd, 2005 * Paula Heald, 1992 Ardith C. Rutland, 1992 Marian S. Winters, 1992
Karen R. Mertes, 2015
Karen Brown Dunlap, 2005 Joan Eddy-Brigham, 1994 Diana Heath, 1996 Shirley Ryals, 1992 * Jean G. Wittner, 2008
Elise Minkoff, 2013
Kim Brubaker, 1996 Doretha Edgecomb, 2017 Ann Hensler, 1992 * Marsha G. Rydberg, 1992 Belinda Womack, 2001
Judy A. Mitchell, 1998
Esther G. Bryant, 1992 Winifred Ekman, 1992 * Lois Henton, 1992 Sherry Sacino, 1996 Gwynne A. Young, 1997
Dorothy S. Mitchell, 2005 *
Susan C. Bucklew, 1996 Pat Engelhardt-Provence, 1994 Mercedes Hernandez, 1992 Linda Saul-Sena, 1992 Diane A. Zwicker, 1994
Karen Moffitt, 1992
Janet Burdeno, 1992 Amy Epstein, 1998 Ann Hildebrand, 1992 Cathy E. Schmidt, 1992
Annetta Monroe, 1992
Moira J. Burke, 1992 Mary Jim Everidge, 1992 * Sally S. Hill, 2009 Elvena Schmugge, 1992
Carolyn Morgan, 1992
Phyllis Busansky, 1999 * Jackie A. Everidge, 1994 Alma S. Hires, 1992 Ɦ Virginia J. Scott, 1992 Deceased *
Carol Morsani, 2010
Sylvia D. Campbell, 2001 Sharon Everidge, 1996 * Connie Hogan, 1992 Mary Scriven, 1994 Hall of Fame InducteeꞪ
Paddy K. Moses, 1992
Lissette Campos-Perez, 2018 Jeanette L. Fenton, 1996 Doris Hogan, 1992 Karen W. Seel, 1999 Ɦ Woman of Promise ꝭ
Patricia B. Moss, 2003
Maria P. Cantonis, 2007 Angeles Ferlita, 2008 Mary Rose Holmes, 1996 Betty S. Sembler, 2000
Audre P. Mossberg, 1999 *
Carol Cargill, 1992 Rose V. Ferlita, 2009 Julianne Holt, 1997 Elaine F. Shimberg, 1994
Patricia Mulieri, 1998
Sylvia M. Carley, 1992 * Cecelia Ferman, 1995 Charlene E. Honeywell, 2001 Amy G. Shimberg, 2002 *
Pamela Muma, 2016
Betty Lee Carlton, 1995 * Yolanda Fernandez, 1992 Martha Hood, 1998 Gayle Sierens-Martin, 1995
Sandra L. Murman, 2004
Willa Carson, 2001 * Diana D. Ferreira, 1992 Pam Iorio, 2004 Jane Siling, 1998
Ann L. Murphey, 1995 *
Marilyn A. Carter, 1999 Adelaide G. Few, 1997 Karen Jacobs, 1995
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Florida 19 19Congratulations to the
2018–2019 Gold Award Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout can achieve. Girls who have earned this award
have explored careers, developed leadership skills, overcame challenges, and taken action by advocating for
an issue in their community. During the 2018–2019 program year, 32 girls earned their Girl Scout Gold Award.
Angelena B. Samantha C. Antonia M. Abigail R.
Alexis B. Natasha D. Emily M. Megan S.
Serena B. Allora D. Jessica M. Sabrina S.
Heather B. Kiley G. Lucy M. Jasmine S. CONGRATULATIONS Girl Scout Alums Are
Tiana C.
Carolina C.
Victoria G.
Taylor G.
April M.
Jealiany O.R.
Hannah S.
Sarah T. Dr. Lauren Weiner Small Business Owners
All Over the U.S.A.
Rebekah C. Katie L. Alexandra P. Zoria T. on a well deserved honor.
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