Fleta Junge of Red Bud has been named the May 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.
Fleta has been a Troop Leader for over 15 years and Product Program Chair for 5 years. She is a key volunteer in the North Randolph County Service Unit, which has been operating as two areas due to travel distances. She helps bring the volunteers across the Service Unit together and to make sure that information is passed on to all volunteers even if they are unable to attend meetings. Fleta is always available to help other leaders and share information and ideas.
