Women Inspiring Girls « Girl Scouts: Central Cal South

Keep an eye out for tickets to the Bakersfield 2013 Women Inspiring Girls Luncheon!

It’s time once again to recognize and honor three dynamic women who have distinguished themselves in the Bakersfield community, in their professions, and as role models for girls. Honorees will be recognized at a luncheon on October 4, 2013 which benefits our Girl Scout Connect program for economically disadvantaged girls. Nomination deadline has passed.

2013 Women Inspiring Girls – Fresno Honorees

**Paulette Fleming picture courtesy of: Paul Mullins’ studio (Mullins Studio)

2013 Honorees:

Cathy Caples –Executive Director, HandsOn Central California

Leena Mendoza – Staff Services Analyst, Caltrans/United Way of Fresno County Loaned Exec.

Paulette Fleming – Executive Director of Partners-in-Art/Fresno State Art & Design Professor

Thank you to our 2013 Sponsors!

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History of Women Inspiring Girls:

Girl Scouts of Central California South’s Women Inspiring Girl awards honors dynamic women who have distinguished themselves through exemplary achievements in the community, in their professions, and as role models for girls. This annual event was started in 2009 and has so far honored 24 trail-blazing women from Fresno and Kern Counties, women who have inspired their communities to try a bit harder, to reach a bit further, and to believe in themselves.

Girl Scouts from grades K-12 play a major part in the running the event and in its production; they are in charge of the flag ceremony, they act as Mistresses of Ceremony, and they provide entertainment that increases guests’ knowledge of the value of Girl Scouting. In doing so, they improve their presentation skills and learn teamwork while building their self-confidence.

Women Inspiring Girls Patch! This patch is for girls who have been part of our Women Inspiring Girls luncheons in Fresno and Bakersfield. This girl-led event prepares Girl Scouts fortheir leadership roles of the future. Girls manage the flag ceremony, lead the Pledge of Allegiance, sing the national Anthem, present the honorees, tell their personal stories and are the Mistresses of Ceremony at this event. They learn public speaking, professionalism and teamwork.

How are the honorees selected?

A call for nominations is sent out to the local community through the media and Girl Scout communications. A selection panel of past honorees and community leaders meets to review the nominations submitted and three women are selected based on the award’s criteria.

What is the criteria?

• Service to the community and making a difference in people’s lives

• Being a role model for girls

• Overcoming obstacles to attain goals

• Outstanding leadership qualities

• Being known as a leader in her area of expertise

What does this award mean?

Women Inspiring Girls are women who embody and personify the mission of Girl Scouts of being women of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. These luncheons provide funding for the Girl Scouts Connect Program which every year gives more than 5,000 local girls the chance to become Girl Scouts, learn values and practical life skills, and realize their full potential.