GSSI is pleased to announce that Kila Lindstrom of O’Fallon and Dena Davis of Highland are the April Pearls of the
Month. The Pearl of the Month Award recognizes Girl Scout volunteers who have delivered service beyond expectations
and helped to ensure that approximately 14,000 Girl Scouts in southern Illinois benefi t from a premier Girl Scout
Leadership Experience. Nominees must meet several criteria, including completion of all required training for his or her
volunteer position as well as providing outstanding service to his or her Service Unit or the Council.
Kila Lindstrom has taken the leadership skills she built as a girl member and put them to use, first as a co-leader and now
a leader of a Brownie troop. She keeps girls’ interests in mind when planning fun and educational outings. She is also
serving as a Service Unit Delegate and has trained volunteers in CPR/FA/AED through her job at the YMCA. In fact,
while at work, she saved the life of a local volunteer’s husband and he has since made a full recovery. Kila continues
to demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and is a great mentor to girls.
Dena Davis is in her first year as Service Unit Manager, a role she was voted into by her fellow volunteers. In this time,
she has made a huge impact by building camaraderie among the leaders. She encourages all leaders through training,
mentorship and supporting other Service Unit positions. She also makes sure all leaders have their required training and
camp training completed. Dena also organizes the annual outdoor swim event as a bring-a-friend recruiting opportunity.
To learn more about GSSI's Pearl of the Month Award, please contact Volunteer Services Manager Amanda Kaemmerer at 800.345.6858, ext. 1142 or e-mail akaemmerer@gsofsi.org.
