The Heart and Soul of GirlScoutsof TexasOklahomaPlains
Executive Leadership Team
Becky Burton, Chief Executive Of cer
Cynthia Odom, Executive Vice President/ Chief Financial Of cer (through June 2024)
Dawud Mabon, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Of cer (starting July 2024)
Matthew Sutton, Chief Administraive Of cer (starting July 2024)
Nekisha Q. Henry, Chief Mission Delivery Of cer
Marilyn Jones, Chief Community Relations & Fund Development Of cer Board of
Directors
Executive Committee
Melinda Mitchell-Jones, Chair (through April 2024)
Jan Titsworth, Chair (starting April 2024)
Jeanette Martinez, Vice-Chair (through April 2024)
Monica Carter, Vice-Chair (starting April 2024)
Cynthia Joseph-Keller, Treasurer
Angela Boyd, Secretary
Members-at-Large
Dana Burhgdoff
Norma Cardenas
Monica Carter (through April 2024)
Cynthia Crawford Kalisha Holland
David Kemp
Dr. Monica Lynott
Brian Renteria
Dr. Kendra Thornton
Jan Titsworth (through April 2024)
Dr. Carlos Walker (through April 2024)
Cynthia “Cyndi” Walton
Lt. Col. Alexis Wright
GSTOP Diversity Statement
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains and our Girl Scouts of the USA sisterhood stand for all to ensure inclusion, diversity, equity, and access as we equip girls with courage, con dence, and character. We believe racism and hate have no place here, as Girl Scouts is a place for all girls to belong. We can acknowledge that we don’t always have the answers, but as Girl Scouts, we must ensure that we are present for all our girls and volunteers. We must ensure that we continue to build women leaders who are prepared to lead their communities, especially in times of crisis. Let our actions speak louder than words. A pivotal part of Girl Scouting is teaching and helping girls, as well as volunteers, to Take Action to make the world a better place.
Scout Mission
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Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God* and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
*Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.
Nuestra misión
Girl Scouts ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar el valor, la confianza y el carácter para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.
La Promesa de Girl Scouts
Por mi honor yo trataré:
De servir a Dios* y a mi patria, Ayudar a las personas en todo momento, Y vivir conforme a la Ley de Girl Scouts.
*Los miembros pueden sustituir la palabra Dios de acuerdo con sus propias creencias espirituales.
La Ley de Girl Scouts
Yo me esforzaré por: ser honrada y justa cordial y servicial, considerada y compasiva, valiente y fuerte, y responsable de lo que digo y hago. Y porrespetarme a mí misma y a los demás, respetar la autoridad, usar los recursos de manera prudente,
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, con dence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Highest Awards
Every Girl Scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater
onze AwardGirl Scouts
Zoe Brooks, Troop 3921
Vera Brooks, Troop 1517
Camille Brown, Troop 2716
Megan Brown, Troop 2716
Augusta Brumley, Troop 7002
Giselle Burciaga, Troop 2728
Annie Cardenas, Troop 2716
Sahard Chowdhury, Troop 1488
Leighton Church, Troop 1419
Molly Clifford, Troop 1517
Graycie Coolidge, Troop SU224
Zoe Davis, Troop 1517
Hailey Dennison, Troop 2716
Mary Grace Dierling, Troop 2740
Tanisha Dodiyani, Troop 1562
Kara Doughty, Troop 3367
Anna Downey, Troop 1488
Jillian Gamble, Troop 1224
Elise Gechter, Troop 1488
Abigail Krausse, Troop 2728
Rumaisa Lakhani, Troop 1562
Jolie Laub, Troop 5702
Molly Macklin, Troop 2728
Audrey Macklin, Troop 2728
McKenna Maine, Troop 1224
Ava Manakil, Troop 2728
Payleigh Maurer, Troop 5702
Alexis McCuller, Troop 1488
Alexandra Meneese, Troop 4025
Schick Mikala, Troop 5754
Eshal Mohiuddin, Troop 3367
Caitlyn Newborg, Troop 2740
Ayden Newborg, Troop 2740
Merycha Ngatcha, Troop 2716
Hayden Orth, Troop 2704
Alice Osoky, Troop 2740
Carli Owens-Knight, Troop 1488
Aubrianna Peatrowsky, Troop 5600
Adia Singhania, Troop 4025
Elliott Sones, Troop 3367
Isabelle Spencer, Troop 1570
Molly Mae Steele, Troop 2144
Elizabeth Swaney, Troop 3357
Janie Tanner, Troop 2728
Arianna Valliani, Troop 1429
Sarah Walker, Troop 2704
Jayci Waters, Troop 1488
Jayda Waters, Troop 1488
Chile Watson-Sanchez, Troop 3000
Kailey York, Troop 5754
Anais Zeutsa, Troop 2716
Silver Award GirlScouts
Troop 2740
Tanisha Dodiyani, Troop 1562
Kara Doughty, Troop 3367
Anna Downey, Troop 1488
Jillian Gamble, Troop 1224
Elise Gechter, Troop 1488
Hayden Orth, Troop 2704
Alice Osoky, Troop 2740
Carli Owens-Knight, Troop 1488
Aubrianna Peatrowsky, Troop 5600
GoldAwardGirl Scouts
Planning: Tips, Tricks and Things To Know
Jaliyah Abrams Cultural Awareness
Jane Claire Anderson MusiCARE
Gold Aw a rd Sp o t l i g hts
Jaliyah Abrams Cultural Awareness
Jaliyah’s Gold Award Project, Cultural Awareness, addressed the issue of lack of cultural awareness within her school. Jaliyah created the Kulture Club as a way for students to display and learn about the different cultures within Lake Ridge High School. Jaliyah read an article from Drexel University stating “students who learn about different cultures during their education feel more comfortable and safer with these differences later in life. This allows them to interact in a wider range of social groups and feel more con dent in themselves as well as their interactions with others.”
Through the creation of a Culture Fair, Jaliyah was able to introduce students, during all ve lunch periods, to two student clubs: Kulture Club and Asian Students Alliance. The Kulture Club focused on African American and Mexican cultures, while the Asian Students Alliance represented a mix of Asian cultures including Vietnamese and Chinese.
The success of the Culture Fair was realized through post-event surveys. 97 percent of the participants felt that the culture fair provided a diverse and inclusive experience. The students who attended gained knowledge on some of the different cultures that make up Lake Ridge High School. By creating Kulture Club and a culture fair, Jaliyah’s project began a new way at Lake Ridge High School for students to share their cultures with each other.
Jaliyah knows the most successful part of the project was the impact the project had on high school students.
Kate Nethery Environmental Sustainability in Fashion
Kate’s project, Environmental Sustainability in Fashion, addressed the lack of knowledge surrounding the fast fashion industry environmental impact. Through this project, individuals were educated about the detrimental environmental footprint of fast fashion companies while being offered ethical alternatives that promote positive environmental change. Fast fashion clothing items are cheaply produced, competitively priced garments that are shipped quickly to stores to maximize on current trends. The business model prioritizes speed and pro t margins over environmental sustainability. Through research, Kate learned that if the current trend continues, a projected 50% increase in greenhouse gas emissions from fast fashion production is anticipated within a decade. Kate developed a website and comprehensive lesson plan providing information about the impacts of fast fashion while sharing effective strategies to combat its negative effect. Providing tutorials on upcycling and simple sewing repairs, as well as a list of sustainable brands, individuals were empowered to make informed choices and take practical approaches to fashion consumption. The project proved successful as participants surveyed 80% were mostly engaged with the program, while the other 20% were fully engaged. By providing a comprehensive website and lesson plan, the project will continue to educate future individuals about the impact fast fashion has on the environment. By providing accessible information and actionable steps, the website and lesson plans serve as a valuable resource for future Girl Scout troops and anyone interested in making a positive difference through fashion.
Kate says the most successful part of the project, as shown by the survey feedback, was the tutorials for upcycling. These tutorials not only engaged the audience in a practical way but also inspired creativity amongst them.
Skye Stauffer
GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship Recipient
Date Violence Self Defense
Skye’s project, Date Violence Self Defense, addressed prevalence of dating violence, which often if left unchecked, can escalate into a cycle of domestic violence. Through research, Skye learned that according to the Texas Advocacy Project, 1 in 3 Texans will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. As most are unaware how prevalent dating violence is and how to protect themselves, Skye created a curriculum with self-defense techniques focused on escape as well as knowledge about dating violence to keep people safe.
With a target audience of women 13 to 19 years of age, Skye hosted four workshops, including one as a brie ng for instructors who wished to carry on the program. Skye also created demonstration videos, originally meant to be a refresher for participants after the course. In the rst 24-hours of posting the videos online, the “Single Wrist Twist” video received
Through the workshops, the attendees learned more than 11 different self-defense techniques in under two hours. Attendees also participated in discussions related to healthy and unhealthy relationship tactics that provided the audience with a better understanding of what to look for in dating relationships. All who attended the workshops said they gained a new level of con dence regarding their self-defense and dating safety.
The program will be sustained through trained volunteers, as well as online instructional videos to help gain and retain self-defense knowledge.
Skye says the most successful part of the project was the workshops themselves and spreading awareness and knowledge on self-defense and healthy dating relationships through those workshops.
Silver Award Spotlight
Audrey Macklin- Troop 2728
You’re Not Alone
14-year-old Girl Scout Cadette Audrey took her personal struggles and turned them into a self-published book for her Girl Scout Silver Award project. Through her project, You’re Not Alone, Audrey wrote a book by the same name as she believed she could not relate to anyone. The book shares her personal journey and offers insight and advice about her struggles. She learned that she was not alone, and she wanted to make sure that other young girls know they are not alone when going through dif cult times. You’re Not Alone is available through Amazon.
Years of Service Pin
Recognizes adult members at each ve-year interval.
This individual was not a Girl Scout as a child.
5 Years
Candance Cox, Amarillo
Guadalupe James, Amarillo
Vanessa Luna, Lubbock
Daphne Masson, Lubbock
Maxwell McManus, Amarillo
Deva Nitzsche, Saginaw
Elena Puente, Lubbock
Tina Robles, Amarillo
Julie Talley, Amarillo
Daven Terrell, Panhandle
Aubrey Trumbo, Hawley
Rose Wooldridge, Weatherford
Jason York, Amarillo
Jeorj York, Amarillo
25 Years
Donna Hudson, Abilene
Meg Jakubik, Watauga
Debra Shackelford, Crowley
30 Years
Judy Huse, Lubbock
Una Childress, Levelland
50 Years
JL Grantham, Amarillo
Membership Numeral Guard
Recognizes combined years of membership as a youth and adult Girl Scout member at ve-year intervals
5 Years
Amanda Stull, Weatherford
10 Years
Kate Gregory, Arlington
15 Years
Amy Bell, Arlington
Renata Caughman, Fort Worth
Alison Duncan, Wichita Falls
Cassie Evans, Amarillo
Stacey Leinen, Amarillo
Morgan Lucas, Decatur
Karen Manuel-Mackey, Gainesville
Amy Newlon, Amarillo
Lori Pokorsky-Loy, Aledo
Jodie Trumbo, Hawley
20 Years
Amanda Larson, Amarillo
Laura Calandria, Pilot Point
Dennise Noredo, Abilene
Melissa Stevenson, Abilene
Rennie Wolverton, Rhome
25 Years
Cheyanne Debaun, Amarillo
Ann Dickman, Colleyville
Leanne Guhl, Burleson
Linda McGinnis, Lubbock
Chris Sicks, Amarillo
30 Years
Cindy Jo Gaither, Southlake
Suzy Huguley, Amarillo
Tami Lara, Shallowater
Tammy Wesley, Amarillo
Ashley Vandergriff, Burleson
Heidi Vose, Burleson
Shirley Weber, Mans eld
Summer Young, Lubbock 35 Years
40 Years
Rebecca Gumpert, Grand Prairie
50 Years
Virginia Hill, Amarillo
60 Years
Paula Jackson, Bedford
Yvonne Lowrie, Fort Worth
70 Years
Natalie Stephenson, Amarillo
GSTOP Awards
Camping Award
Honors volunteers who planned, promoted and/or carried out a new or unique camping program beyond the troop level that carries out the purpose of Girl Scouting, were instrumental in the development and use of camping facilities, and have completed the outdoor education classes.
JaNae’ Valentine, Millsap
Courage in Adversity
Honors volunteers who have displayed courage by overcoming adversity and have given back to their community in an inspiring way; inspired others to make a difference by strengthening community-based nonpro t organizations and the progressive movement through national and global philanthropy; created a positive impact on people's lives in ways that honor and promote human rights, economic justice, and a healthy, sustainable environment.
Erin Heinz, Arlington
Kyleigh Jackson, Arlington
Della Purdin, Blue Mound
Emerging Star
Honors new leaders with six months to two years of experience. The honoree has completed the New Leader Learning Path, at least three additional GSLearn modules, participated with their troop in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and completed at least three badges/petals during the year.
Diana Bueno, Arlington
Tambrey DeHay, Godley
Jay Dierling, Rhome
Evva Encinas, Weatherford
Ranada Guitterez, Fort Worth
Kelli Hobbs, Buffalo Gap
Micala Maes, Godley
Rachael Maxwell, Amarillo
Salimah Muhammed, Arlington
Jackie Neel, Fort Worth
Family Involvement Award
Lanna Nguyen, Grapevine
Amanda Sanders, Aledo
Te'Karian Shepherd, Fort Worth
Shannon Smith, Abilene
Amber Vasalli, Aledo
Melissa Walker, Fort Worth
Sue Walters, Brock
Tameischa Whitley, Fort Worth
Jamie Wilson, Haslet
Tiffanie Winchester, Grapevine
Honors volunteers who live within the same family unit and have actively contributed to the growth and enrichment of the Girl Scout Movement.
Melinda and Wayne Keith, Abilene
Cindy and Randy Riedel, Hudson Oaks
Glenella Scarbourough Outstanding Volunteer Facilitator Award
Honors volunteers who have displayed a positive attitude and had a positive in uence in dealing with adult volunteers; are experts in subject matter and council policy as it applies to adult learning opportunities provided; display facilitation skills that are outstanding, above and beyond the expectations for the position; have performed service as a learning facilitator over an extended period of time or have been instrumental in the development and use of new instructional services or programs.
Amanda Howell Martin, North Richland Hills
Honors volunteers who have planned, promoted, and carried out a new or unique STEM program for girls beyond the troop level, as in service unit or council level. The honoree has been instrumental in one of the STEM areas to educate and develop girls’ interest in STEM Career Exploration. The volunteer has partnered with a STEM expert or organization to create unique STEM opportunities that have the ability to grow and sustain for at least three years ful lling the purpose of Girl Scouting.
Lee Luckeyoo, Saginaw
Marian Hardy Service to Volunteers
Honors volunteers who have provided consistently remarkable high-caliber service in the areas of recruitment, development, and/or retention of adult volunteers and have been instrumental in retaining adults through the quality of support provided year after year.
Lauren Butschek-Neisler, Fort Worth
Amanda Stull, Weatherford
Program Service Award
Honors volunteers who planned, promoted, and carried out a new or unique program activity beyond the troop level that ful lls the purpose of Girl Scouting at the service unit, multiple service units, or council level.
Megan King, Arlington
Amanda Reisen, Burkburnett
Kristen Weber, Tuscola
Troop Cookie Award
Honors volunteers who have served at least two years as the Troop Cookie Chair during the Girl Scout Cookie Program. The honoree develops and reaches personal troop goals, ends the program with no outstanding balance in the troop, develops a cookie team plan within the troop, and develops a volunteer communication plan for the cookie program.
Kimberly Brumley, Abilene
Melissa Campbell-Puriofy, Fort Worth
Amber Davis, Arlington
Brie Fenton, Abilene
Mark Flory, Fort Worth
Misty Lawson, Fort Worth
Unsung Hero
Heather Naftal, Fort Worth
Esme Palma, Willow Park
Melissa Stevenson, Abilene
Luci Strowd, Springtown
Jason Young, Arlington
Honors volunteers who are hard-working, passionate, and dedicated to Girl Scouts and who actively recognize, understand, and practice the values of inclusive behavior.
Claudine Adams, Arlington
Penny Biddy, Abilene
Abbie Conner, Fort Worth
Cody Davis, Arlington
Melissa De La Rosa, Venus
Michell Gray, Fort Worth
Frank Heinz, Arlington
Loni Johnston, Fort Worth
Impact Award
Lindsay Laskey, Saginaw
Erin Lerner, Fort Worth
Jessica Milam, Fort Worth
Carrie Mitchell, Abilene
Lisa Munoz, Saginaw
Lee Neisler, Fort Worth
Rebecca Reed, Saginaw
Shannon Schreyer, Colleyville
Recognizes a volunteer committee whose leadership and enthusiasm for Girl Scouts has ignited a ame of excellence. The committee has given signi cant and outstanding services to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains. This committee serves as a role model for compassion, service, and striving to make the world a better place, while living by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Women of Distinction Fort Worth Committee
Community Supporter
These businesses and organizations go above and beyond to support a troop or service unit throughout the Girl Scout membership year.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Lubbock
VFW of Burleson, Burleson
Volu n t e e r Spotl i g h t
Meet Girl Scout Volunteer, Vanessa Martin!
Vanessa is the Service Unit Manager and Co-Service Unit Cookie Chair for 225/209 in Arlington. She has been a parent volunteer for the past 10 years as two of her three daughters are Girl Scouts. Vanessa was a Brownie and Junior Girl Scout herself in the 1980s. When asked how she got involved as a volunteer with the Service Unit, she says simply, “I was asked.”
Through her 10 years as a Girl Scout volunteer, she’s served in various roles at both the Troop and Service Unit level. She enjoys her current roles and the opportunities these roles provide to her. As the SU Manager, she brings everyone together for the monthly meeting, loves working with the team to create the service unit calendar for the year in order to provide great events for the Girl Scouts and their families, which she says helps build a community within the Service Unit.
As SU co-cookie chair, it is all about supporting and helping the troop cookie chairs in whatever way they need support. By staying in constant communication with everyone, she helps the troops and Girl Scouts themselves best. Vanessa understands that if you are not communicating, no one knows what is going on – and there is always something exciting happening at Girl Scouts.
As a volunteer with the Service Unit, she wants all Girl Scouts to realize there are Girl Scouts outside of the Troop that are eager to engage, support, and have fun with them along the way.
Vanessa’s Volunteer Tip: You can always get a co-chair for whatever role you take on to help you out. You don’t have to do it all yourself.
President’s Volunteer Service Award
The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.
As a certifying organization to provide this award, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is proud to honor and recognize the following volunteers for their service to our mission.
To learn more about the President’s Volunteer Service Awards, visit gs-strong.org/awardsrecognitions
Kids (5-10 years old)
Bronze (26-49 hours)
Cassidy Cox, Troop 5738
Rosemari Martin, Troop 2760
Caitlin McMahon, Troop 3304
Zoe Deutschman, Troop 2760
Gold (75+ hours)
Amelia Caesar, Troop 2772
Falen Conner, Troop 2792
Evelyn DeBois, Troop 2792
Jillian DeBois, Troop 2792
Hailey Laskey, Troop 2772
Savannah Laster, Troop 2772
Mackenzie McManus, Troop 5738
Trinity Grace Metcalf, Troop 2798
Calla Nisely, Troop 2788
Penelope Reed, Troop 2772
Josie Talley, Troop 5738
Teens (11-15 years old)
Bronze (50-74 hours)
Rogue Nitzsche, Troop 2760
Abigail Timmons, Troop 2777
Silver (75-99 hours)
Silver Rosalea Edmonson, Troop 2775
Zoey Johnston, Troop 2740
Kendall Laster, Troop 2772
Pandora Silva, Troop 2760
Sophia Talley, Troop 5738
Gold (100+ hours)
Anya Ali, Troop 1563
Mary Grace Dierling, Troop 2778
Kassandra James, Troop 5738
Trinity Metcalf, Troop 2798
Madison Naftal, Troop 2740
Cayzen Newborg, Troop 2740
Alice Ososky, Troop 2778
Gia Piedra, Troop 5738
Alyssa Richardson, Troop 2047
Alexis Senn, Troop 2740
Hope Smith, Troop 2740
Hannah Watt, Troop 2772
Young Adults (16-25 years old)
Bronze (100-174 hours)
Victoria McDonald, Troop 125
Isabella Tedesco, Troop 149
Silver (175-249 hours)
Savannah Haynes, Troop 3518
Gold (250+ hours)
Kenna Hogan, Troop 2146
Quinn Hogan, Troop 2146
Aislina Hudda, Troop 1563
Adult
Bronze (100-249 hours)
Jennifer Christian, Fort Worth
Stacey Cleveland, Fort Worth
Russell Connor, Fort Worth
Charity Dragna, Fort Worth
Ralene Hall, Fort Worth
Lori Pokorsky-Loy, Aledo
Tina Robles, Amarillo
Amanda Sanders, Aledo
Julie Talley, Amarillo
Bill Wolverton, Rhome
Silver (250-499 hours)
Cynthia Bortz eld, Arlington
Cara Burk, Fort Worth
Mary Grace Clark, Fort Worth
Jay Dierling, Rhome
Kristen Ellis, Aledo
Suzane Godley, Fort Worth
Clarissa Golden, Fort Worth
Katharine Gregory, Arlington
Meg Jakubik, Watauga
Jeanette Kaplan, Fort Worth
Lisa Metcalf, Fort Worth
Melissa Gorton Miller, Saginaw
Daniel Newborg, Fort Worth
Cindy Riedel, Hudson Oaks
Sara Godsey-Rivera , Fort Worth
Rachel Timmons, Arlington
Paula Trumbo, Abilene
Melissa S. Walker, Fort Worth
Rennie Wolverton, Rhome
Gold (500+ hours)
Anne Marie Burns, Fort Worth
Stephanie Caesar, Fort Worth
Renata Caughman, Fort Worth
Abbie Connor, Fort Worth
Matt Hall, Fort Worth
Summer Hamilton, Grapevine
Leanne Haynes, Arlington
Erin Heinz, Arlington
Darlena Hoyl, Decatur
Loni Johnston, Fort Worth
Lindsey Laskey, Saginaw
Malia Hubbard, Fort Worth
Amanda Howell-Martin, North
Richland Hills
Kodie McManus, Amarillo
Maxwell McManus, Amarillo
Lauren Butschek-Neisler, Fort Worth
Richel Newborg, Fort Worth
Cheryl Ososky, Fort Worth
Jody Piper, Hurst
Andrea Smith, Fort Worth
Amanda Stull, Weatherford
Melissa Tacconi, Grapevine
Rose Wooldridge, Weatherford
Vo l u n teer Sp o t l i ght
Meet Girl Scout Volunteer, Libby Bogart!
Libby Bogart is a dynamic Troop Leader who leads 13 Girl Scouts who range from Daisy all the way up to Senior level. She is also a Training Facilitator.
From being a Girl Scout as a child, then leading her daughter’s troop, to now leading her granddaughter’s troop, she has a wealth of Girl Scout experience. Libby feels that “Girl Scouts has grown at the same rate I have but the principles have remained the same.”
We caught up with Libby and asked her a few questions.
How did you become a Troop Leader again?
My granddaughter wanted to be a Daisy. The parents of ve little girls from her school called me, asking me to be a leader. We started out as a Brownie troop in May of that year and met throughout the summer. That was two years ago.
How would you describe your troop?
They are bubbly, they love each other, and they are quick to help each other. What would you say to someone who would like to volunteer for Girl Scouts but they don’t know where they t in?
I would ask them, “What do you like to do?” Instead of assigning a job, I would ask, “Where do your interests lie?”
How much does faith inform what you do with your troop?
For me personally, if we weren’t all Catholic, I wouldn’t have felt it necessary to inform the parents that GSUSA is an inclusive organization. I felt the parents had the right to know that their girls could (and now are) potentially be sisters with girls who have a different religion or none at all. I was also up front with the parents about the GSUSA stance and inclusivity of the LGBTQ community. I didn’t want them to discover this after they joined. And while this hasn’t affected our troop so far, during Pride Month 2024, I plan on offering the awareness patch for the girls who want to earn it.
We are, and should, earn the My Faith, My Promise pin.
The main thing that we do that’s probably different from other troops, is that we have an opening prayer and a closing prayer. We also talk about the way Girl Scout values align with our Christian values and Catholic teaching.
What are your hopes for your girls?
I hope they stay through Ambassador level. I hope they apply the Promise and the Law for the rest of their life.
GSUSA Awards
Volunteer of Excellence
Honors volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council's mission delivery to girl and adult members in one or more of the following functional areas: membership development, community cultivation, volunteer relations and support, program, leadership and governance, fund development, council support service; actively recognize, understand, and proactive the values of inclusive behaviors.
Bryce Backers, Euless
Anne Marie Burns, Springtown
Lindsay Cook, Grapevine
Katharine Gregory, Arlington
Malia Hubbard, Fort Worth
Nishayla Kearney, Grapevine
Daniel Newborg, Fort Worth
Chris Sicks, Amarillo
Andrea Smith, Haslet
Appreciation Pin
Honors volunteers who have previously received the Volunteer of Excellence Award who have provided outstanding service, above and beyond the expectation for the position, to at least one geographic area within the council; have signi cantly contributed to meeting one or more council goals in membership growth and retention, fund development, or increased community visibility; actively recognize, understand, and proactive the values of inclusive behavior.
Stephanie Caesar, Haslet
Suzy Godley, Fort Worth
Summer Hamilton, Grapevine
Kodie McManus, Amarillo
Richel Newborg, Fort Worth
Dawn Roper, Arlington
Board of Director Committees
Audit Committee
Dana Burghdoff
David Kemp
Jan Titsworth
Board Development Committee
Suzy Compton
Jeanette Martinez
Robert Palmer
Kendra Thornton
Finance Committee
Angela Boyd
Justin Hall
Cynthia Joseph-Keller
Angela Lamb
Emily Landry
Jeanette Martinez
Jan Titsworth
Communication Committee
Lesly Bosch Annen, CAP, CFRE (through July 2024)
Cynthia Crawford
Kalisha Holland
David Kemp
Jan Blacklock Matthews
Pat Miller
Brian Renteria
Jan Titsworth
Investment Committee
Justin Hall
Angela Lamb
Jan Titsworth
Kendra Thornton
Madison Wallace
Alexis Wright
Property Committee
Amy Bell
Cynthia Joseph-Keller
Jan Titsworth
Margie Olivarez
Mary Pettit
Parris Jones
Shirley Thomast
Volunteer Committees (2023-2024)
Adult Learning Facilitators
Bonnie Bergman
Libby Bogart
Alexandria Daman
Rebecca Farquhar
Amanda Howell-Martin
Darlena Hoyl
Amber Lambert
Amanda Larson
Laura Mason
Jennifer Mountain
Dennise Naredo
Crystal Rushin
Debra Shackleford
Melissa Stevenson
Lucci Strowd
Paula Trumbo
Roxanne Welch
Rennie Wolverton
Melissa Young
Amarillo Program and Property Committee
Suzy Compton
Amanda Larson
Kodie McManus
Debbie Oliver
Shirley Thomas
Fort Worth/Tarrant County Advisory Committee
Sarina Lora Davidson
Dr. Monica Lynott, DDS
Jeanette Martinez
Jassmine Posada
Gloria Maddox-Powell
Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey
Shundrekia Stewart
Renita J. Smith
Charlotte Teklitz
Linda Valdez Thompson
Jan Titsworth
Diane Kinzlmaier – President
Amy Bell – VP Membership
Karen Cooper – VP Program/Secretary
Dawn Roper – Treasurer
Mary Helen Horne – Historian
Alum Association Members at Large
Ginny Montgomery (Past President)
Joyce Newsom (Past President)
Jody Piper (Past President)
LeeAnn Ausec
Lee Anne Gierisch
Maryann Snow
Diane Howell
Marianna Sherwood
Raven Sherwood
Nonvoting Members:
Yvonne Lowrie (Past President)
Paula Jackson (Past President)
Bobbie Heckathorn (Past President)
Lubbock Advisory Committee
Dr. Jessica Tullar Carroom
Suzanna Cizneros
Joslyn Cotton
Regina Culver
Angela Boyd
Danielle Demetria
Lindsey Diaz
Sonya Garcia
Dina Jeffries
Dr. John Martinez
Melinda Mitchell-Jones
Margie Olivarez
Cory S. Powell, M.A.
Abie Rampy
Kendra Thornton
Sasha Wilson
Gold Award Committee
Amy Bell
Cynthia Davis
Ann Dickman
Leanne Haynes
Meg Jakubik
Joyce Newsom
Dawn Roper
Product Program Committee
Naomi Gonzales
Darlena Hoyl
Judy Huse
Debbie Oliver
Angela Roessler
Amy Taylor
Holly Ti n
Paula Trumbo
Kristen Weber
Roxanne Welch
Outdoor Adult Learning Focus Group
Rebecca Farquhar
Amanda Howell-Martin
Laura Mason
Debra Shackleford
Volunteer Engagement Council Committee
Libby Bogart
Lauren Butschek-Neisler
Stacey Leinen
Kodie McManus
Dennise Naredo
Melissa Stevenson
Kimberly Williams
Adult Recognitions Committee
Libby Bogart
Lauren Butschek-Neisler
Salvador Gandara
La’Chandra Hooper
Stacey Leinen
Kodie McManus
Dennise Naredo
Richel Newborg
Melissa Stephenson
Kimberly Williams
Fundraising Events
Desserts First Committee
Angela Boyd, Co-Chair
Kelsey Cook-Holguin, Co-Chair
Patricia Cuellar
Kyndra Cullifer
Lindsey Diaz
Tami Lara
Kristin Miller
Janet Blaylock Matthews
Kayla Talbott
Stephanie Turner
Women of Distinction
Fort Worth Committee
Laura Geninattii, Co-Chair
Monica Carter, Co-Chair
Kelly Biegler
Jenny Collins
Bernia Ivey
Diane Kinzlemaier
Jeanette Martinez
Iliana Silva
Women of Distinction
Jacque Gonzalez, Co-Chair
Cyndy Walton, Co-Chair
Jennifer Anguiano
Cynthia Crawford
David Kemp
Amanda Larsen
Kodie McManus
Claudia Stuart Amarillo Committee