Volunteer Celebration and Annual Meeting (VCAM)

Each year council sponsors an annual volunteer recognition event in conjunction with the annual meeting, the Volunteer Celebration and Annual meeting. All adult members are invited to this event. Volunteers have the opportunity to meet and mingle with volunteers from all over the San Diego and Imperial counties. Throughout the program we celebrate the past years achievements, honor volunteers who are receiving council awards, pay tribute to service units who earn the president's award and highlight the upcoming year.

VCAM is a wonderful occasion for council to celebrate and thank all of our volunteers!

At the 2011 Volunteer Celebration and Annual Meeting, April 13, 2011, we celebrated our council's achievements and the outstanding volunteers who help us serve our 30,000 girl and 12,700 adult members. We are privileged to formally recognize these honorees who truly make a positive difference in the lives of girls.

2011 Council Award Honorees

Appreciation Pin
Awarded to adults who have delivered outstanding service to at least one geographic area, service unit or council program

• Julie Dalby, Seacoast Service Unit
• Chemene Granger, Felicita Service Unit
• Debbie Stickels, Carmel Valley Service Unit
• Kerri De Rosier, Point Loma Service Unit
• Lisa Stapleton, Point Loma Service Unit
• Melinda Walker, Felicita Service Unit
• Nydia Faddis, Otay Mesa Service Unit
• Gloria Larson, Rancho Vista Service Unit
• Debra Meza, Tierrasanta Service Unit
• Rhodalene "Dolly" Purificacion, Sunny Trails Service Unit
• Claudia Jensen, Lakeside Service Unit
• Meg Kirk, Mission Trails Service Unit

Honor Pin
For an adult member who delivered outstanding service to two or more geographic areas or council programs

• Gaye Brisson, Mountain Shadow
• Tanya Maurer, Rancho Bernardo

Cookie Award
Given to cookie coordinators and area managers who have gone above and beyond their duties to promote the Girl Scout Cookie Program

• Marilynn Scott, Ocean Vista Service Unit
• Misty Mulholland, Camp Pendleton Service Unit
• Elena Wayne, Tierra Grande Service Unit
• Brian Bowman, Lakeside Service Unit

Family Award
For a family in which two or more members have contributed to Girl Scouting beyond the troop level over a period of time.

• Schettler-Jehl Family, Escondido Service Unit

Courage, Confidence and Character Award
For an individual who has had a positive impact on Girl Scouts through community leadership and by providing service to multiple service units or troops

• Trina Godwin, Global Arms of Advocacy Facilitator

Friendship Award
For an individual, business or organization that has provided superior service, contributions or assistance to Girl Scouts

• Maggie Kamery, Wells Fargo Bank
• Joe Moreno, Wells Fargo Bank
• Billy Perkins, Wells Fargo Bank
• Mark Modiano, Wells Fargo Bank

President's Award
Only the council's top performing service units are eligible for the President's Award. This year-long achievement requires efficiency and dedication from every member of the service unit team, as well as the wholehearted cooperation of troop leaders.

• Serra Mesa Service Unit
• Rancho Vista Service Unit
• Chula Vista Service Unit
• Camp Pendleton Service Unit
• Imperial Beach Service Unit
• Carmel Valley Service Unit
• Felicita Service Unit
• Point Loma Service Unit

Community Partners
Awarded to organizations that provide our council with critical resources to help us meet the needs and interests of today's girls

• Bravo Foundations
• KPBS
• Worley Construction
• AMN Healthcare