Girl Scouts Honors Outstanding Girls, Volunteers

Orange County youth and adults were presented with prestigious awards for their accomplishments and their volunteer service to Girl Scouts of Orange County at a luncheon at the Disneyland Hotel on June 7.

Rancho Santa Margarita resident Laura Ricketts was presented with an Appreciation Pin, which recognizes volunteers who have delivered outstanding service in support of Girl Scouts. Laura Ricketts volunteers in several different roles, helping girls and volunteers register as members of Girl scouts and leading two Girl Scout troops. She has also planned large events such as Skills Day and Overnight Campouts, served as a National Delegate at the Girl Scout National Convention, and helps to prepare girls in her area to earn their Girl Scout Gold Award.

A group of volunteers from Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding areas received the President’s Award, which recognizes the efforts of a committee or volunteer team who provided exemplary service in support of Girl Scouts. The Rancho Trabuco 2 Service Unit Team continuously and successfully supports their local Girl Scouts and leaders year after year. The 15+ team members represent every Girl Scout level from Daisy to Ambassador. Each year the volunteer team seeks out new members to keep the team and Girl Scout traditions strong, with seasoned team members mentoring new team members. They share knowledge and traditions with new Girl Scout leaders, guide them in their new roles, answer questions and help where needed.

Rancho Santa Margarita Girl Scout Anushka Bhaskar was honored with the Take Action Award, which recognizes girls who have become advocates in their communities and created sustainable change through their efforts to make the world a better place. Anushka created a student-centered interactive English as a Second Language learning curriculum for k-2 graders at a school in New Delhi, India. She also trained 18 ESL teachers to present the curriculum to their students.

Girl Scouts also recognized 150 girls from throughout Orange County who earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout may earn.

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About Girl Scouts

We’re the Girl Scouts of Orange County. We’re 37,000 strong—22,000 girls and 15,000 adults who believe every girl can change the world. Girl Scouts began over 100 years ago with one woman, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. Today, we continue her vision of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place by helping them discover their inner strength, passions, and talents. And with programs in every zip code in Orange County, there’s a chance for every girl to do something amazing. We’re the Girl Scouts. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.GirlScoutsOC.org.