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Volunteer A wards 2017
Volunteer Awards
2017
KearneySunday, October 1
Merryman Performing Arts Center
NorfolkSunday, October 15
Norfolk Country Club
OmahaSunday, October 22
UNO’s Community Engagement Center
LincolnSunday, November 5
Country Club of Lincoln
2017 Volunteer Award
Receptions
Introductions .............................Amanda Schmidt Membership Support Manager
Flag Ceremony .........................Honor Guard/Girl Scout Troop
Welcome ....................................Fran Marshall Chief Executive Officer
Speaker ......................................Kearney ........ Cheri Beda Norfolk .......... Kaitlyn Young Omaha .......... Sarah Labedz Lincoln .......... Alisha Fisher
Awards Presentation ................Spirit of Nebraska Council Staff & Regional Volunteer Award Committee Members
Closing Remarks .......................Board Member
Retirement of Colors ................Honor Guard/Girl Scout Troop
Volunteer Awards Program
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska gratefully acknowledges the outstanding efforts of all volunteers, parents, and community benefactors who promote the Girl Scout mission.
Little can compare with the satisfaction that you must have felt as you helped girls grow in courage, confidence and character as they discovered themselves, connected with their communities and took action to make the world a better place. We deeply appreciate all of your time and energy in helping us honor and appreciate those contributions.
Hidden Oaks Cabin
Lakeview CabinOgallala
Lincoln
Camp Crossed Arrows
Columbus Omaha
Kearney
Grand Island
Camp Cosmo
Camp Maha
Camp Catron
Hilltop House
Thank You
Spirit of Nebraska Properties Map
Friends of Camp Award Recipient
Years of Volunteer Service Pin Recipients
5-YearKristin BeatyBecky BeckmannCheri BedaRegina BelikDanita BrodersCecilia FickKelly JohnsonJaymee LevanderCarisa McGreerJessica McNettLatisha MorrowBrandi OeltjenRobin SchellenbergAshley SchildTammy SellLori WattsKeli Wiehn
10-YearJennifer BowlandKim DemingErica EichelbergerMonica GisslerSara JonesChandra MuskeTeena RedfernMichelle SteagerSheri ThorPolly VelderTeri WarfordSusan Zingler
15-YearJacquelyn GenchanDenise CobbLinda KenworthyJenny Stewart
20-YearMarlene LewisGloria SmithMorlita Thompson
25-YearRoxie BoschultSusan Nissen
50-YearDalyce Ronnau
Bodie Fuqua
President’s Award Recipient
Service Unit 212SU 212 represents the communities of
Nebraska City and Syracuse
Tammy Bando, Service Unit Manager
As a result of a nation-wide merger of Girl Scouts councils in 2008, these two areas combined to become Service Unit 212. Today, more than ever, they strive to give every girl the best possible Girl Scout experience. Leaders and volunteers work hard to promote the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all levels from Daisies through Ambassadors. They strive to offer new and engaging opportunities, and encourage girls to demonstrate their leadership by accepted new challenges. Service Unit events are coordinated by and for girls, with age-appropriate activities. SU 212 has increased their membership by 65%! One if five girls in the area is a Girl Scout.
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska congratulates Service Unit 212, its leadership, troop co-leaders, and volunteers for their commitment to building girls of courage, confidence and character!
Spirit of Girl Scouting Community Benefactor
Award RecipientsSteven BinkerdChristy ChristiansenChrist Lutheran ChurchChrist the Servant
Lutheran ChurchCongregational United
Church of ChristDusty TrailsEmbassy Suites Downtown
LincolnFirst Church of GodFirst United Methodist ChurchFranklin Public SchoolsFremont BeefCatrina GreyJen HagerHartman ElementaryKearney Community Learning
CenterLaurel Vets ClubLincoln City LibrariesLou’s Thrifty WayTyra LoveMarathon PressMercy Housing at
Crestview VillageMercy Housing at TimbercreekMid Plains Community College
Nebraskans for Civic ReformOmaha Community PlayhouseOpera OmahaPortal ElementaryProject ProjectRiverside Lodge Retirement
CommunitySAC Federal Credit UnionSalem Lutheran ChurchBruce SolkoSt. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchSt. Stephens Episcopal ChurchStudio A / Gallery 3Whitney TewahadeUnited Methodist Church,
BloomfieldUnited Methodist Church,
AlmaUNO Center for Innovation,
Entrepreneurship & Franchising
Dave & Pam WedekindWahoo Public LibraryWest Nebraska Art CenterYMCA
Helpful Adult Award Recipients
Deanna Anderson Battle Creek
Janel Asche Gretna
Angela Barona Papillion
Orion Burroughs Milford
Mike Canova Omaha
Kendra Coates Omaha
Anne Dorn Minden
Travis Hensley Omaha
Stephanie Herr Omaha
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Helpful Adult Award Recipients
Jackie Lingle Fremont
MJ Matthews Omaha
Tom Maxson Kearney
Sarah Hoins Hastings
Rhonda Hopkins Norfolk
Kevin Hughes Omaha
Dan Jacobsen Omaha
Kelsey Jezbera Kearney
Tammy Kester Creighton
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Helpful Adult Award Recipients
Sara McPherson Hastings
Shawna Mitchell O’Neill
Nichole Palmer Lincoln
Melodee Pedersen Columbus
Pat Philippi Kearney
Jamie Roberts Kearney
Helpful Adult Award Recipients
Heidi Sailer Lincoln
Brenda Spiker Fremont
Kim Taylor Norfolk
Dean Vanek Omaha
Jessica Wolfe Fremont
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
Nikki Annin Omaha
Ashley Barney Hastings
Sarah Bigge Omaha
Ellie Binder Wilber
Bethany Bishop Omaha
Jennifer Bowland O’Neill
Jessica Brousseau Omaha
Jennifer Burgard-Quaranta, Lincoln
Kim Casto Blair
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Courtney Child Olathe
Krissy Comstock Lincoln
Kim Deming Omaha
Rhea Dowhower Omaha
Kamber Durham Papillion
Carey Ferguson Papillion
Cathy Ferguson Grand Island
Anna Frederick North Platte
Amy Freouf Gering
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
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Laura Gale Bloomington
Emily Gallagher Inman
Terry Gibbs Kearney
Dawn Green Lincoln
Nicole Griepenstroh Nebraska City
Kelly Hansen Bellevue
Haley Hansmeier Ogallala
Deana Henderson Wahoo
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
Bonnie HorneLincoln
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Jenny Jacobson Bellwood
Brittany Korensky Grand Island
Elise Kostbahn Grand Island
Josie Kratzenstein Omaha
Kami Loeffelholz Pleasanton
Tiffany Long La Vista
Beth Ludowese Kearney
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
Barbara JohnsonFriend
Laura Houston Omaha
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Destaney Mundt Alliance
Destiny Neal Alliance
Julissa Nesler Omaha
Susan Nissen St. Edward
Jaime Otten Kearney
Yanet Perez Omaha
Carla Mayhew Alliance
Kala Meyer Hastings
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
Amy NelsonLincoln
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Ranjina Rai Omaha
Michelle Rasmussen Alliance
Kimberly Regmi Papillion
Erin Remaklus Lincoln
Julisa Reyes Lexington
Jackie Rivas Denver
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
Sara Peterson Gering
Jessica Phillips Lincoln
Emma Quintana Bellevue
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Stephanie Rodriguez Pleasanton
Jackie Russell Hastings
Erin Sample Omaha
Cassondra Schreiner Alliance
Gloria Smith Hastings
Debbie Stalnaker Omaha
Lauren Tam Omaha
Jenny Stewart Fremont
Tom Sullivan Lincoln
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
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Stacie Turnbull Waco
Danielle Wackler Valentine
Auset Williams Papillion
Dianna Wells Plattsmouth
Karri Woehrle Eustis
Beth Wolfe Eagle
Volunteer of Excellence Award Recipients
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Appreciation Pin Award Recipients
Amanda Adams Indianola
Amanda Broderick Alliance
Tanya Cook Bushnell
Melissa Cordell Alliance
Dawn Eisert Papillion
Heather Hall Laurel
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Appreciation Pin Award Recipients
Wendy Jamison Chadron
Erika Miles North Platte
Leslie Nelson Omaha
Rosalia Roger Lincoln
Polly Velder O’Neill
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Honor Pin Recipients
Roxie Boschult Neligh
Carisa McGreer Kearney
Patricia Schafer Hastings
Thanks Badge Recipients
Thanks Badge �� Recipient
Lynette Koehler Pierce
Shandell Sims North Platte
Jill O’Neill Grand Island
Michele Chambers Lincoln
Carolyn Sloan Spirit of Nebraska Award
For over 20 years, Michele Chambers has been an integral member of the Girl Scout Spirit of Nebraska team. Residing in Lincoln, Michele began her volunteer career in 1993 as a leader, when her first of five daughters was in second grade. She has led Girl Scout troops from Daisies through Ambassadors and currently leads a Brownie troop and Cadette through Ambassador troop at St. Joseph School.
Michele feels Girl Scouts is the preeminent organization that develops girls’ leadership skills. One of the most rewarding things is when older girls come back and tell her about all of the neat things they have accomplished. Michele promotes the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and champions it to other girls and leaders. Under Michele’s tutelage, girls make plans and are actively involved in decision making. Michele works to make sure all girls are included and have opportunities available to them.
As a travel volunteer, Michele has helped plan a number of council sponsored trips and traveled with girls many times. Michelle accompanied Girl Scouts on trips to London, Ireland and Rome and Savannah, GA. In celebration of the 100-year anniversary, Michele accompanied over 50 members to
Minnesota to camp and in 2014 Michele chaperoned girls from Nebraska as they joined with girls from all over the United States for a trip to Europe.
Michele is a leader of leaders, serving as Service Unit Manager of Service Unit 218 since 2006. In that role, Michele has helped organize and plan a number of Service Unit events. Michele is a council-wide mentor, helping leaders, committee members and staff in various roles. Michele has served as a co-leader of many new troops, providing veteran leadership and guidance. She inspires adults and helps them gain confidence to lead on their own.
Additional volunteer positions Michele has held with Girl Scouts include Gold Award Committee member, Council Delegate, Trainer (Council, Program Aide, Outdoor Learning), Robotics Coach and Travel Volunteer.
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska sends our appreciation to you, Michele for your love of and dedication to Girl Scouts.
Award Recipients by Community
AllianceAmanda BroderickMelissa CordellJen HagerCarla MayhewDestaney MundtDestiny NealMichelle RasmussenCassondra SchreinerStudio A / Gallery 3
AlmaUnited Methodist Church
Battle CreekDeanna AndersonKeli Wiehn
BellevueKelly HansenEmma QuintanaSheri Thor
BellwoodJenny Jacobson
BlairKim Casto
BloomfieldUnited Methodist Church
BloomingtonLaura Gale
Broken BowBrandi Oeltjen
BushnellTanya Cook
ChadronWendy JamisonTeena RedfernWhitney Tewahade
ColumbusJaymee LevanderMelodee Pedersen
CreightonTammy Kester
DenverJackie Rivas
DoniphanLori Watts
EagleBeth Wolfe
ElkhornSusan Zingler
EustisKarri Woehrle
Award Recipients by Community
FranklinFranklin Public Schools
FremontFremont BeefJackie LingleSalem Lutheran ChurchBrenda SpikerJenny StewartJessica Wolfe
FriendBarbara Johnson
GeringAmy FreoufSara Peterson
Grand IslandCathy FergusonBrittany KorenskyElise KostbahnTyra LoveJill O’NeillRiverside Lodge Retirement
Community St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchSt. Stephens Episcopal Church
GretnaJanel AscheMonica Gissler
HastingsAshley BarneyCheri BedaSarah HoinsMarlene LewisSara McPhersonKala MeyerLatisha MorrowChandra MuskeJackie Russell Patricia SchaferTammy SellGloria SmithTeri Warford
IndianolaAmanda Adams
InmanEmily Gallagher
KearneyCecilia FickTerry GibbsCatrina GreyKelsey JezberaKearney Community
Learning CenterBeth LudoweseTom MaxsonCarisa McGreerJaime Otten
Pat PhilippiJamie Roberts
La VistaRegina BelikPortal ElementaryTiffany Long
LaurelHeather HallLaurel Vets Club
LexingtonJulisa Reyes
LincolnJennifer Burgard-QuarantaMichele ChambersChristy ChristiansenKrissy ComstockEmbassy Suites
Downtown LincolnDawn GreenBonnie HorneLincoln City LibrariesAmy NelsonNichole PalmerJessica PhillipsErin RemaklusRosalia RogerDalyce RonnauHeidi Sailer
Michelle SteagerTom Sullivan
LouisvilleDave & Pam Wedekind
LyonsAshley Schild
MilfordOrion Burroughs
MindenAnne Dorn
Nebraska CityNicole GriepenstrohService Unit 212
NelighRoxie Boschult
NorfolkBecky BeckmannDanita BrodersChrist the Servant
Lutheran ChurchCongregational United
Church of ChristRhonda HopkinsLou’s Thrifty WayMarathon PressKim Taylor
Award Recipients by Community
North PlatteDusty TrailsAnna FrederickMid Plains Community CollegeErika MilesShandell SimsBruce Solko
OgallalaHaley Hansmeier
OlatheCourtney Child
OmahaNikki AnninSarah BiggeBethany BishopJessica BrousseauMike CanovaKendra CoatesDenise CobbKim DemingRhea DowhowerHartman ElementaryTravis HensleyStephanie HerrLaura HoustonKevin HughesDan JacobsenSara JonesJosie Kratzenstein
MJ MatthewsJessica McNettMercy Housing at TimbercreekMercy Housing at
Crestview VillageNebraskans for Civic ReformLeslie NelsonJulissa NeslerOmaha Community PlayhouseOpera OmahaYanet PerezProject ProjectRanjina RaiErin SampleDebbie StalnakerLauren TamMorlita ThompsonUNO Center for Innovation,
Entrepreneurship & Franchising
Dean Vanek
O’NeillSteven BinkerdJennifer BowlandKelly Johnson Shawna MitchellPolly Velder
Award Recipients by Community
PapillionAngela BaronaKamber DurhamDawn EisertCarey FergusonJacquelyn GenchanLinda KenworthyKimberly RegmiSAC Federal Credit UnionAuset Williams
PierceLynette Koehler
PlattsmouthDianna Wells
PleasantonKami LoeffelholzStephanie Rodriguez
ScottsbluffFirst Church of GodWest Nebraska Art CenterYMCA
ScribnerRobin Schellenberg
SheltonBodie Fuqua
St. PaulChrist Lutheran Church
St. EdwardSusan Nissen
SuperiorFirst United Methodist Church
ValentineDanielle Wackler
WacoStacie Turnbull
WahooDeana HendersonWahoo Public Library
WakefieldKristin Beaty
West PointErica Eichelberger
WilberEllie Binder
Award Recipients by Community
Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence and character,
who make the world a better place.
