Thursday, October 3, 2019
Meet 2019 Famous Former Honoree, Bonita Harris
“I
encourage all girls to be champions for each other,” Bonita said. Just as
she did as a girl, Bonita says, “I encourage all girls to be champions for each
other.”
Girl
Scouts helped her have a strong foundation, to be bold and brave. And it helped
her learn some skills she continues to use today, such as marketing,
communications, and innovation.
“I
was a good salesperson learning how to market my business and sell cookies, in
addition to eating them,” Bonita said. “I have incorporated the lessons I
learned from the Girl Scouts every day in my career. Girl Scouts taught me to
be a better leader and to raise your hand for tough jobs.”
She fondly recalls collaborating with other girls in her troop as she earned her
first badge. After earning that first badge, she felt a sense of accomplishment
and realized she could reach her goals when she put effort into them and completed
activities.
Bonita,
who is a mom of three girls and grandmother of one girl, is committed to
encouraging girls and young women to be courageous and confident. She also
nudges them to do well in school and have an academic edge, as well as a “can
do” spirit in life.
“I
am proud to be a Girl Scout alum because that’s where I learned how to explore
my strengths, develop my communication skills, and it really laid the
foundation for my career,” she said.
Want
to congratulate Bonita and the other women being recognized as outstanding
community leaders and role models? Click here to register to attend the Famous Formers luncheon being held November 21 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at The Main in Norfolk!
