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"Girl Scout alum events such as this one are important for many reasons," GSCCC CEO Tracy Keller said.
While addressing guests she thanked them for their support of the Girl Scout Mission and for giving the Council the opportunity to spotlight them as leaders: those who reflect all a girl can become because of the values and skills gained from Girl Scouts. She also invited them to be active alum, not only to support the Girl Scout Mission but to benefit from a strong network of women. There are more than 50 million Girl Scout alum in the nation.
According
to a recent workplace report from the Lean In Foundation, women need groups of
other women to help them navigate to leadership. As countless studies have
documented, there are far too few women being encouraged to climb corporate
ladders or take on leadership roles. This is why networking, an important
component of any professional's career, is even more important when it comes to
women - whether they want to climb the ladder to the C-Suite or start their own
business. And what better way to do this than with women who share a passion to
help others and who have similar experiences – Girl Scouts!
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| From left to right: Daun Sessoms Hester, Sarah Buck, Lisa Schulz, Charity Volman, Vickie Kearn, Stephanie Adams |
While
not all Famous Formers are “climbing the corporate ladder,” all are leaders in
their fields who continue to embrace the Girl Scout Promise and Law and want to
make a difference in the world.
“Even though I did not have a chance to be a Girl Scout growing up, I am making
up for it as an adult,” Carolene Goodwyn-Harris said as she addressed the
group. “I envy you. You had that opportunity to thrive and grow as a Girl
Scout. I congratulate each and every one of you on receiving this honor and I
invite you to help us – to support us – as we reach out to more girls and give
them the same opportunity you had as a girl. You can be the role models girls
need to be the women leaders they are meant to be in life. You are leaving your
Girl Scout footprint behind, a legacy that is so important.”
The
women will gather again at the Girl Scout Famous Formers Luncheon that is
scheduled to take place at Hilton Norfolk The Main on November 29. There, they will be honored
with recognitions and here from a special guest speaker. Click here to read the full list of current and previous Famous Formers.
