Girl Scouts of Rhode Island: Volunteer

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Volunteer - Adult Recognition

Don’t Miss the Chance to Recognize a Volunteer!!

Is there a member on your service team worthy of recognition? Nominate her or him for the Outstanding Volunteer Award!
Is there a LEADER you want to recognize for excellence? Outstanding Leader is the award for her or him!

These are just 2 awards available for GSRI volunteers who go over and beyond what is required.

Don’t miss out on the chance to recognize a special volunteer! ..Volunteers will appreciate your thoughtfulness. For questions call Susan Santos at ext 331-4500 ext. 1414 or email her at ssantos@gsri.org . Deadline to nominate for the May/June end-of-year awards is April 15th.

If you are interested in learning more about Adult Recognitions in Girl Scouting,
click to download GSUSA and GSRI's Official Recongitions Information.

To learn about any of the following, click the links for more information:

PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION, APPROVAL AND PRESENTATION OF ADULT RECOGNITIONS

Procedures are as follows:

1. Selecting the proper recognition - each proposed recognition should be thought through.
(1) Each individual must be viewed as the unique individual she or he is, rather than as compared to others.

(2) Longevity is de-emphasized as a principal criterion so that volunteers who are newer to the organization can be recognized if their service meets requirements.

(3) Group award - the President's Award reinforces group cooperation.

(4) Employed staff as well as volunteers are eligible for some recognitions.

(5) The criteria for the selection must fit the job category of the individual being recognized.

2. Timing - when to submit necessary paperwork.
Since the Recognition Committee and the board participate in the approval procedure - it is essential to note the timing of their meetings. This information may be found on the Council Calendar. Since the Recognition Committee must review all material before it is passed on to the board for final approval, adequate time must be allowed for processing the application.

The Recognition Committee meets regularly in the 3rd or 4th weeks of the months of October through June. The board meets 6 times a year. NOTE: All recognitions for the month of May must be submitted to the Recognition Committee by the 1st of March and for the month of June by the 1st of April.

3. Submitting Proper Forms - there is a definite sequence.
(1) Submit only the Preliminary Application to the Recognition Committee.

(2) The Recognition Committee determines the forms appropriate for the proposed recognition. Therefore do not submit additional forms or information to the Committee until you receive the Acknowledgment of Preliminary Nomination for Adult Recognition form from the Committee. (Much time has been wasted when material not pertaining to the requirements of the recognition was submitted to the Committee.)

For additional help, please call a member of the Recognition Committee, speak to the field director or call the council office, 331-4500 or 1-800-331-0149, ext. 1414 or 1302.

4. Volunteer/ Adult Members -
Be Recognized for Your Years in Girl Scouts!

Volunteer Years Of Service Recognition:
The Volunteer Years of Service Pin recognizes an adult member registered with GSUSA for her/his years of active adult service in 5-year increments. Volunteers with 15 years and more of active volunteer service will be recognized at the annual meeting in May. Any volunteer with 5 or 10 years of active adult service will be recognized in the individual’s community. Eligible volunteers need to fill out a Volunteer Years of Service Pin application form. Call Chetra Pan at ext. 1302 for an application and more information.

Membership Numerals & Milestones of Membership:
Adults can purchase the five-year increment numeral guard for membership years in the Girl Scout Shops. Volunteers with 50+ years will be recognized at the annual meeting and should call Chetra Pan at ext. 1302. Deadline is April 15. Click here to download the Milestones of Membership Form. GSRI will continue to record Milestones of Membership years when the confirmation form is submitted in the current year.