Volunteer & Donor Recognition Celebration
May 16, 2026
The Tirrell Room
Quincy, MA
Thank you for your endless dedication. You really make a difference in Girl Scouts’ lives.
Volunteer & Donor Celebration Recognition
Reception & Networking
Opening Ceremony & Welcome
Lunch
Awards Presentation
In Memoriam and Pathway to Leadership Dedications
Years of Membership Pins and New Lifetime Members
Friendship Circle, Juliette Gordon Low Society, and Emerald Circle Giving Inductees
President’s Award
Appreciation Pin
Sustained Service
Honor Pin
Red Rose Award
Lifetime of Service
Thanks Badge
Thanks Badge II
Helen Storrow Heritage Award
Closing
In Memoriam
• Miriam Allen, North Reading
• Chastity Baldwin, Lowell
• Emilie Barmashi, Sagamore Beach
• Louise Desrochers, North Dighton
• Constance Dugan, Lexington
• Christine Garner, Sudbury
• Eve Goldberg, Boston
• Mary S. Hafer, Bedford
• Julie Matarese, Medford
• Frances MacQueen, Westwood
• Kathleen M. Sheridan, Revere
• Patricia A. Stens, Bellingham
• Marie A. Turley, Jamaica Plain
• Ann Twombly, Arlington
• Paul Vigeant, Westport
• Ellen M. Yetman, Natick
Pathway to Leadership
We are pleased to dedicate the new bricks in the Pathway to Leadership at Camp Cedar Hill.
Congratulations to those honored and remembered this year:
• Kaye Glass
• Mahathi Manikandan
• Adhiti Marri
• Nandana Nishanth
• The Pothier Girls
• Christina Quin
• Kimberly Reinert
Years of Membership Numeral Guard Pins
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is dedicated to honoring our long-term volunteers and members by providing their numeral guard pins representing more than 20 years of membership. The numerals show the total number of years of registered membership, both as a youth and an adult, in any Girl Scout/Girl Guide organization.
Recipients:
20-Year Pin:
• Juanita Hanson, Hopkinton
• Amy A. Zuccarello, Belmont
25-Year Pin:
• Kasey Cook, Reading
• Jillian Onishi, Groton
• Lilly Reyes, Melrose
• Diana M. Travascio, Swampscott
• Christie Tucker, Dorchester
• Eileen Wozek, Waltham
30-Year Pin:
• Deirdre Corrigan, Methuen
• Dianne Gauthier, Barnstable
• Laurel Gerdine, Concord Carlisle
• Georgette Henrich, Dracut
• Sara Henrich, Dracut
• Donna Iverson-Arata, Canton
• Jessi Robinson, Bridgewater
• Holly Williams, Waltham
• Cindy Trillcott, Quincy
35-Year Pin:
• Karen Bacchi, Andover
• Caitlin Bowring, Norwood
• Danielle Dulchinos, Bellingham
• Amy vanNederpelt, Waltham
40-Year Pin:
• Marianne Geoffroy, Marlboro
• Joanna Lenahan, Middleboro
• Rebecca Myers, Ayer
50-Year Pin:
• Paula Ruozzi, Braintree
• Barbara Worley, Wakefield
55-Year Pin:
• Catherine Cryan, Haverhill
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Years of Membership Numeral Guard Pins Continued
60-Year Pin:
• Cheryl Dalton, Wakefield
• Carol Greco, Lynn
• Sandra Publicover, Cambridge
• Kal Ricker, Lynn
65-Year Pin:
• Skip Carver, Winthrop
• Mary Powers, Taunton
75-Year Pin:
• Barbara Finnerty, West Yarmouth
• Sandra Geer, Brighton
80-Year Pin:
• Amy Hicks, Needham
Lifetime Members
We are pleased to have welcomed 162 new members since April 1, 2025.
Juliette Gordon Low Society
Thank you to members of the Juliette Gordon Low Society who have included GSEMA in their estate plans (as of April 1, 2026).
• Anonymous (5)
• Erik & Eva Andersen Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift
• Violet M. Apple
• Lori Spinella Beverage
• Dianne Belk and Lawrence Calder
• Monica Ann Bellevue
• Ruth E. Bergstrom
• Dorothy Boisvert
• Mary Margaret Browne
• Kelly Corwin
• Julie Linnell Cowan
• Lynn Saunders Cutter and John Cutter
• Priscilla P. Douglas
• Amy Lee Fong
• Barbara Fortier and Karen Edlund
• Rachael Fusco
• The Gauthier Family
• Sandra Geer
• Tammy Geyer
• LeAnne Grillo
• Michelle Harris
• Carole Herman
• Margot G. Iwanchuk
• Ann Schwarz Janzen
• Joanne and Ralph Johnson
• Joan M. Kelly
• Nancy Kiehnle
• Kathryn King
• Sonia Kwon
• Laura and Peter Lane
• Diane L. Longtin
• Cari Palmer Lord
• Jane L. Lundquist
• Mary-Ann Macaione
• Anne M. Mastro-Valade
• Diane and George McLoughlin
• Marcia Metz
• Sarah Montgomery
• Kelly P. Moran
• Regina M. Mullen
• Rebecca Myers
• Edward Napekoski
• Bess Newton and Carrie Myers
• Judith Nitsch
• Roberta J. Noland
• Ronald and Ren O'Connell
• Charmayne and Bernard Platt
• Alma Pontz Estate
• Sandra Publicover
• Elisabeth B. Roitman
• Patricia C. Romeo-Gilbert
• Linda A. Rossetti
• Hope E. Roth and Kristian Sanchez
• Paula and Paul Ruozzi
• Renee Sack
• Carol Sapoznik
• Celia Schulhoff
• Linda Schuller
• Crystal Sekerak
• Peggy and Jonathan Stevens
• Deborah Taft and Terri Rutter
• Marielle Thorne
• Tricia J. Tilford
• Amy vanNederpelt
• Diane M. White
• Zuania Wood
• Barbara Worley and Robert Vogtli
Friendship Circle
Thank you to the following individuals who have committed to monthly donations (as of April 1, 2026).
• Erik Alosky
• Karen Anger
• Kerri Babish
• Mary Margaret Browne
• Jeannette Buntin
• Cynthia M. Campbell
• Christine Candler
• Narath Carlile
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Friendship Circle Continued
• Laura Chadwell
• Cheryl Chisholm
• Gayle Clemenzi
• Katherine-Marie Conover
• Julie Linnell Cowan
• Allison Cree
• Heather DeProfio
• Deborah Douglas
• Danielle Dulchinos
• Joan Dyer
• Lauren Fitch
• Annie Garmey
• Dianne Gauthier
• Megan Goddard
• Kristen Gryglik
• Belinda Harter
• Michelle Hecht
• Wayne Hodgkin
• Tricia Holda
• Ebonie Hosendove
• Rashonda Hosendove
• Clarice Johnson
• Sarah Kelley
• Crystal Kirkirt
• Sara Klingener
• Susan Kohlman
• Kacy Kolod
• Kristen Lauda
• Joanna Lenahan
• Jennifer LeValley
• Sierra Lewis
• Amina Lobban
• Diane Longtin
• Cheryl Lopes
• Carrie MacLean
• Michelle Major
• Diane McLoughlin
• Mary McNiff
• Jessica Miller
• Elizabeth Morano
• Rebecca Myers
• Mary Nagel
• Marie Normoyle
• Sarah Pakstis
• Melissa Palmer
• Carmen Pancerella
• Jennifer Pham
• Christine Poisson
• Nicky Preble
• Suzanne Procurot
• Christine Robbins
• Karen Schofield
• Linda Schuller
• Rebecca Schultzberg
• Jennifer Sellon
• Sarina Sherwin
• Lauretta Siggers
• Angelene Simonello
• Jennifer Swain-Dorrough
• Benjamin Smith
• David Sousa
• Ajace Tsatsarones
• Ann Warner-Harvey
• Laura Van Zandt
• Marc Wenners
• Brenda Wheelock
• Stacy Wilbur
• Zuania Wood
President’s Award
The President’s Award recognizes a geographic area, service unit, service-delivery team, or committee whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed team goals and resulted in significant, measurable impact toward reaching the council’s overall goals. The team must practice the values of inclusive behavior and reflect the diversity of the geographic area it serves.
Recipients:
• Braintree Service Unit
• Concord/Carlisle Service Unit
• Hudson Service Unit
• Kingston Service Unit
• Ocean Bay Service Unit
• Quincy Service Unit
• Winchester Service Unit
Appreciation Pin
The Girl Scouts of the USA Appreciation Pin recognizes volunteers actively providing outstanding service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in at least one geographic area or program delivery audience. Recipients must be registered Girl Scout volunteers who actively recognize, understand, and practice the values of inclusive behavior, and they must have contributed to meeting one or more council goals in membership growth and retention, fund development, and increased community visibility.
Recipients:
• Cynthia Ames, Weymouth
• Melanie Dean, Bridgewater
• Lauren Dufner, Amesbury
• Anisa El-Ghussein, Dracut
• Jennifer Finn, Hudson
• Lina Gill, Hopkinton
• Heather Gruber, Wayland
• Iluka Harris, Stoughton
• Sherri-Lynn Jackson, Malden
• Gail Jacobs, Quincy
• Deb Joffe, Stoneham
• Samantha Komorous, Newburyport
• Joan Levasseur, Tyngsboro
• Kelly Mannarino, Burlington
• Tracy Marullo, Billerica
• Christina M. Robertson, Carver
• Celeste McKinnon, Middleboro
• Anne Muller, Andover
• Angel Nelson, Salem
• Lindsay Newell, Hingham
• George Pacenka III, Rowley
• Lisa Patacchiola, Quincy
• Jessica Teague, Maynard
• Liana Vera, Haverhill
• Cheryl Waterman, Dighton
• Melanie Woodworth, Hanson
Sustained Service
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Five- and Ten-Year Sustained Service Awards recognize volunteers actively giving service to Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts for five or more years since receiving a GSEMA/GSUSA Award. The Sustained Service Award was developed to ensure our most dedicated, long-term volunteers are regularly thanked and recognized.
Five-Year Sustained Service
Recipients:
• Courtney Joyce, Quincy
• Maureen White, Wayland
• Zuania Wood, Wayland
• Amy A. Zuccarello, Belmont
Ten-Year Sustained Service
Recipients:
• Susan Kattwinkel Navien, Haverhill
• Cindy Trillcott, Quincy
Honor Pin
The Girl Scouts of the USA Honor Pin recognizes volunteers actively providing outstanding service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in two or more geographic areas or program delivery audiences. Recipients must be registered Girl Scout volunteers who actively recognize, understand, and practice the values of inclusive behavior. They must have significantly contributed to meeting one or more council goals in membership growth and retention, fund development, and increased community visibility.
Recipients:
• Julie Cameron, Medford
• Gizella Crawford, Milton
• Hannah Fingerle, Concord
• Tammy Geyer, Bradford
• Lu Huebner, Brookline
• Candice Lancaster, Hull
• Mary McNiff, Medfield
• Libby Murphy, East Boston
• Paula Smith, Plymouth
Red Rose Award
The Red Rose Award recognizes a volunteer who actively demonstrates exemplary commitment to the Girl Scout values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in one or more geographic areas. The Red Rose Award invokes the memory of the Red Rose Troop, the first Girl Scout troop in eastern Massachusetts and the third in the nation. This troop was started by Emma Hall and, in 1913, was the first nationally to welcome Black girls. This troop demonstrates that from the beginning of the Movement, eastern Massachusetts has been deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity for all girls; this award recognizes the volunteers who carry that commitment forward.
Recipients:
• Julie Cameron, Medford
• Sherri-Lynn Jackson, Malden
• Deb Joffe, Stoneham
• Donna Yang, Quincy
Lifetime of Service
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Lifetime of Service Award recognizes adult volunteers who have championed the mission of Girl Scouting through long-term commitment and exemplary work at the troop, service unit, or council level for fifteen or more years. Recipients must be a registered and active Girl Scout adult member who makes consistent contributions to meeting one or more council goals in membership growth and retention, fund development, or increased community visibility. They must recognize, understand, and practice the values of inclusive behavior as they deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Recipient:
• Skip Carver, Winthrop
Thanks Badge
The Girl Scouts of the USA Thanks Badge is awarded to volunteers whose ongoing commitment, leadership, and service have an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire Girl Scout Movement. Recipients must be registered Girl Scout volunteers who have taken a leadership role at the council level in one or more of the following areas during the previous four years: increasing membership growth and retention; increasing the percentage of adult-generated council funding; increasing innovative program opportunities council-wide; developing a broad participation in policy influencing decisions through the democratic process; and ensuring that inclusive behavior is recognized, understood, and practiced at all levels of the council.
Recipients:
• Caitlyn LeBlanc, Revere
• Diane McLoughlin, Norfolk
• Debbie Nearing, North Reading
• Donna Yang, Quincy
Thanks Badge II
The Girl Scouts of the USA Thanks Badge II is awarded to a prior Thanks Badge recipient who has since provided distinguished service by taking a leadership role resulting in an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire Girl Scout Movement. Recipients must be registered Girl Scout volunteers who have taken a leadership role at the council or national level in one or more of the following areas during the previous three years: increasing membership growth and retention; increasing the percentage of adult-generated council funding; increasing innovative program opportunities council-wide; developing a broad participation in policy influencing decisions through the democratic process; and ensuring that inclusive behavior is recognized, understood, and practiced at all levels of the council.
Recipient:
• Elizabeth Goeke, Winchester
Helen Storrow Heritage Award
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Helen Storrow Heritage Award recognizes individuals or committees who have contributed to the growth and strength of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts through their philanthropy and efforts to preserve our vast Girl Scout history. Recipients must be registered Girl Scouts who have demonstrated significant philanthropy to help maintain the financial stability and growth of the council; are committed to preserving our vast history and legacy of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts; support and seek to further the delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience; and actively recognize, understand, and practice the values of the Girl Scout mission.
Recipient:
• Lynn Saunders Cutter, Girl Scout Museum
THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE
On my honor, I will try: to serve God* and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
THE GIRL SCOUT LAW
I will do my best to be: honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
* Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.