Community Corner
Girl Scouts of Nassau County Honors Lynbrook Residents
Event Recognizes Outstanding Girl Scout Champions Whose Volunteerism Has Left a Lasting Impact on Girls All Over Nassau County

Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) recently honored Lynbrook residents Karen Feltkamp, Rhona Barbieri-Kaye and Tina Lewald at its 2024 Annual Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner. The annual event, which was held at the Inn at New Hyde Park on March 21, recognizes and celebrates the adult volunteers for their service to Girl Scouts of Nassau County and to their communities. Feltkamp, Barbieri-Kaye and Lewald were among 110 honorees throughout Nassau County.
“It is because of the hard work and dedication of all our volunteers, that Girl Scouts of Nassau County can provide impactful leadership opportunities for girls in our area. Each of our Adult Recognitions Honorees has made a significant impact on our organization and help spread the Girl Scout mission,” said Randell Bynum, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Thanks to their contributions, we can continue building girls of courage, confidence and character, who continue to make this world a better place.”
Feltkamp was awarded the 30 Year Tenure Pin. The 30 Year Tenure Pin recognizes an adult member with 30 total years of service in Girl Scouts.
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Barbiere-Kaye was awarded the 35 Year Service Pin and 35 Year Tenure Pin. The 35 Year Service Pin serves to recognize an adult member registered with Girl Scouts of the USA for their volunteer service every five years, while the 35 Year Tenure Pin recognizes an adult member 35 total years of service in Girl Scouts.
Barbieri-Kaye and Lewald were awarded the GSNC Courage, Confidence & Character Certificate for Volunteers. This award recognizes those that have exercised major efforts to be pioneers for instilling courage, confidence and character into the young girls of their Girl Scout troop.
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For more information on our GSNC volunteer opportunities and how to get involved, visit www.gsnc.org.