Girl Scout volunteers receive honors

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Kathi Kovacic, center, receives the Honor Pin for her volunteer work for Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. She has had a positive impact on the girls for more than 20 years. Kovacic has a knack for helping Girl Scouts to see and develop their potential.

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Heidinger

Girl Scouts

Staff report

INDEPENDENCE, OHIO

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio and its board of directors celebrated the dedication and achievements of adult volunteers who give their time to help develop girls of courage, confidence and character in the Girl Scout Program.

The 2014 Adult Recognition Ceremony took place April 26 at the Holiday Inn Cleveland-South.

GSNEO has more than 8,000 active volunteers that play a vital role in Girl Scouting. They help girls discover themselves, connect with others and take action to make the world a better place. They help create lasting memories while becoming role models for the girls they lead.

Volunteer opportunities include troop leader, program facilitator, service unit director, event chairwoman or committee member, Girl Scout Leadership Experience Coach and board member.

The following honors were awarded to members of the East Service Area:

Honor Pin: Kathi Kovacic

GSNEO Award: Brenda Heidinger, board chair, strategic learning committee

Appreciation Pin: Elizabeth Delbono of Warren, Kristina Delliquadri of Youngstown, Elizabeth Foltz of Salem, Wendy Gibson of Vienna, Ann Hough of Salem, Kay O’Neill of Girard, Wendy Ovian of Newton Falls, Tami Smith of Cortland, Meggan Sutherland of Austintown, Kathleen Wallace of Vienna and Mary Kay Wilburn of Youngstown