Cheshire Resident Receives National Award from Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Two volunteers across the state were recognized by Girl Scouts of Connecticut for their service when they received a national award, the GSUSA Appreciation Pin, at its Annual Meeting.

Elizabeth Roth of Cheshire, CT, who serves on the Cheshire Service Unit, was one of the recipients. The GSUSA Appreciation Pin recognizes an adult volunteer who actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior and who has delivered outstanding service, above expectation for her or his held position, to at least one geographic area or service unit within Connecticut.

The recipients of this award are also known to be instrumental in running events and trainings, recruiting and retaining both girl and adult members, and ensuring that Service Units are organized and run smoothly.

Beth is a member of the Gold Award Mentoring Committee and has co-chaired the Regional Gold Committee for Danbury/Waterbury since 2007. Elizabeth schedules and runs final interviews for over 20 Girl Scouts each year and personally mentored over 30 Girl Scouts in their journey toward earning their Gold. She assists in the Gold Award ceremonies and lends a helping hand to staff in updating and revising Gold Award policies and procedures.

Beth attends local service unit meetings to promote the Gold Award several times throughout the year and increased the number of girls earning their Gold Award in the Danbury/Waterbury region by acting as mentor and subject matter expert as needed. Annually, she offers training sessions to new mentors in the area. Her insistence on each Girl Scout upholding the Standards of Excellence is unfailing and beyond those standards, she insists that each girl, no matter what their level of ability, comes away from the process a stronger leader than when they began. She is a Gold Award recipient herself and understands the commitment it takes to achieve Gold.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut’s Annual Meeting was held April 24 at the Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center. At the meeting, the council recognized a number of volunteers, members, and staff, and elected its new Board of Directors.