Philosophy of Recognition

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) appreciates ALL of our volunteers and feel they all deserve to be recognized for their contributions. This can be accomplished through APPRECIATION and AWARDS. APPRECIATION is an ongoing, daily process for all volunteers. Showing appreciation for one another is one way to show respect, to relate to each other’s strengths, and to build mutual commitment for Girl Scouting. AWARDS are given for outstanding contributions that have made a significant impact on girls.
 

Girl Scout Adult Appreciation

Human beings want and need appreciation for the work they do, for the contributions they make toward improving the lives of those around them. Girl Scout volunteers play a significant role in the lives of girls, helping them grow into strong, capable women and leaders of tomorrow. These Girl Scout volunteers have earned and deserve your appreciation. GSNETX strives to constantly be a place where Girl Scout volunteers know they are appreciated and respected for their commitment and involvement in Girl Scouting.

How is appreciation demonstrated?

Expressions of appreciation may take various forms, such as formal acknowledgment at a Girl Scout Troop meeting or Girl Scout Service Unit event, presentation of a gift or certificate, sending a thank you note, or making a phone call. Any Girl Scout Troop or Girl Scout Service Unit event should include public or personal expressions of appreciation for all Girl Scout volunteers who work to put on the event. Giving special attention to when and how you acknowledge the recipient can enhance the significance of the appreciation.

An attitude of appreciation can be created by:

• Being aware of the extra effort put forth by an individual.
• Taking the time to mention a person’s service or to thank them for a job well done.
• Helping people achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Developing a climate where work is sincerely noticed and noted at all levels.

Girl Scout Service Unit teams will want to recognize:

• New GS Troop Leaders
• Ongoing GS Troop Leaders and GS Assistant Leaders
• Individuals who share resources and skills
• Local task group members

Girl Scout Troop Leaders will want to recognize:

• GS Troop Committee Members/GS Troop Support Team
• Parents/Guardians
• GS Troop Sponsors
• Individuals sharing resources/skills, such as Girl Scout Troop Cookie Coordinators
• GS Service Unit Team Members

People and Organizations supportive of Girl Scouting to recognize:

• Community Leaders
• Organizations that provide meeting places
• School Principals
• Custodians
• Local Newspapers
• Teachers
• School Clerks/Secretaries
• Cookie Booth Sale Location Providers

When and How to say "Thank You":

• Immediately following the service rendered
• Local recognition event
• Special Girl Scout days:
  
  
  • October 31st - Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday
  • February 22nd - World Thinking Day, the birthday of both Lord Baden Powell & Lady Baden Powell
  • March 12th - Birthday of Girl Scouting in the United States
  • April 22 - Girl Scout Leader’s Day
  • Last full week in April - National Volunteer’s Week

Additional Awards:

Earned through requirements determined by other organizations. President's Award for Community Service. (See also: How to Log Volunteer Hours.)