Volunteer Celebration and Annual Meeting (VCAM)

At the 2010 Volunteer Celebration and Annual Meeting, April 22, 2010, 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.

Congratulations to the 2010 Honorees

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

• Kellee Bartha (Serra Mesa Service Unit)
• Marion "Deno" Bell (Serra Mesa Service Unit)
• Joan Bohnstedt (Felicita Service Unit)
• Kim Buote (Carmel Valley Service Unit)
• Elizabeth Bush (Lemon Grove Service Unit)
• Kimberly Chambers (Serra Mesa Service Unit)
• Sharon Crawford (Blue Sky Service Unit)
• Debbie Cushman (Emerald/El Cajon Service Unit)
• Nadine Daleo (Tierrasanta)
• Yvonne Dozier (Blue Sky Service Unit)
• Denise Drum (Ramona Service Unit)
• Tanya Foreman (Camp Pendleton Service Unit)
• Desiree Garcia (Mira Mesa Service Unit)
• Liz Gekakis (Carmel Valley Service Unit)
• Ray Golding (South Oceanside Service Unit)
• Sheila Golding (South Oceanside Service Unit)
• Jennipher Harris (Ocean Vista Service Unit)
• Tina Hayden (Mira Mesa Service Unit)
• Alice Lingard (La Mesita Service Unit)
• Jennifer Malcangio (Scripps Ranch Service Unit)
• Cindy Mayers (Carmel Valley Service Unit)
• Cindy Meyer (La Mesita Service Unit)
• Mary Frances Morilak (Seacoast Service Unit)
• Jessica Nichols-Thibedeau (Mira Mesa Service Unit)
• Gunnery Sergeant William Reese (Camp Pendleton Service Unit)
• Michelle Silber (Scripps Ranch Service Unit)
• Karen Stevens (Allied Gardens Service Unit)
• Elizabeth Van Pelt (Clairemont Service Unit)
• Jan Young (Blue Sky 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

• Michael Angeles (Lakeside Service Unit)

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

• Karen Medina (Oceanside Service Unit)
• Sherry Bauer (Hidden Glen Service Unit)
• Olivia Turner (Clairemont West Service Unit)
• Mia Watson-Good (Oceanside and Seacoast Service Units)
• Liz La Blond (Hidden Glen Service Unit)

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

• Lisa Gosset (Camp Pendleton)
• Jennipher Harris (Ocean Vista/Oceanside Service Unit)
• Suzanne Rosser (Seacoast Service Unit)
• Tom and Jettone Saunders (La Mesa Service Unit)
• Jill Sturges (Carlsbad Service Unit)

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

• La Jolla New Generations Rotary Club
• Marlene Williams

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

• AT&T
• SHARP Health Plan

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.

• Carmel Valley Service Unit
• Felicita Service Unit
• Lakeside Service Unit
• La Mesita Service Unit
• Point Loma Service Unit
• Rancho Bernardo Service Unit
• Valle Lindo Service Unit

Thanks Badge
Girl Scouts' highest recognition level for an adult member whose outstanding performance benefits the entire council

• Suzy Hosie (San Marcos Service Unit)
• Susie Murphy (Chula Vista Service Unit)
• Ginny Barrs

Thanks Badge II

• Arlon "Bucky" Edwards (Point Loma Service Unit)
• Valerie Ross (Rancho Foothills Service Unit)