Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI)
is pleased to announce that Jason Dothager from Staunton have been named GSSI’s
October Pearl of the Month. GSSI’s 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.
Jason is the father of four Girl Scouts. He takes an active Girl
Scout role, serving as co-leader of a troop and has also stepped up to help
with other activities for the Service Unit. He initiated the “He &
Me” campout last year which attracted over 20 girls and their “He’s” for a day
of fun outdoor activities. Following the success of this event, he
recruited other dads to help plan for this year. Jason has also become
the leader of a STEM group which resulted in the recruitment of three new Girl
Scouts! The Staunton area day camp also benefitted from Jason’s
certifications in archery and canoeing, which allows girls the opportunity to
enjoy these activities while at camp. He is known as an example to other
who always says “What can I do to help?”
