Heather Barclay of Thompsonville has been named GSSI’s April Pearl of the Month. The Pearl of the Month Award recognizes a Girl Scout volunteer who has delivered service beyond expectations and helped to ensure that the approximately 14,000 Girl Scouts in southern Illinois benefit 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.
Heather has been a volunteer for seven years since her daughter started as a Daisy. She has continued to take on more responsibility becoming a co-leader. Heather is always working to come up with new ideas to help the girls earn badges.
She is also the Cookie Chair and Fall Product Manager for the troop. Despite personal and family commitments, she never misses a meeting and already has plans to keep the girls engaged over the summer.
Heather has been a volunteer for seven years since her daughter started as a Daisy. She has continued to take on more responsibility becoming a co-leader. Heather is always working to come up with new ideas to help the girls earn badges.
She is also the Cookie Chair and Fall Product Manager for the troop. Despite personal and family commitments, she never misses a meeting and already has plans to keep the girls engaged over the summer.