A salute to leaders of Girl Scouts

On April 22, Girls Scouts of the USA will celebrate the accomplishments of its nearly 1 million Girl Scout leaders and other volunteers during National Volunteer Week. On behalf on the entire Tres Condados Council, I would like to thank all of our local volunteers for contributing so much time and effort to the Girl Scouts. You truly make a difference in the lives of girls.

Without volunteers, quite simply, there would be no Girl Scouting. Our volunteers are the very heart of Girl Scouts and we are grateful to them for the contributions they so selflessly provide. That is why GSUSA has designated April 22 as Girl Scout Leader's Day; to acknowledge Girl Scout leaders and other volunteers whose commitment, dedication and constant effort help girls grow strong.

For those of you who have a daughter in Girl Scouting, take a moment to think about her leader. Think about how at every meeting the leader is there to help your daughter experience new challenges and gain new skills for the future. Think about the amount of time the leader devotes to preparing for the meetings while balancing family, job and other time constraints.

On April 22, think about all she does and remember your Girl Scout leader. Write her a note of thanks and if you see her in the street, say, "you're doing a great job and we appreciate it."

For those of you who are Girl Scout leaders and other volunteers, know that we recognize all you do and are truly thankful. You are one of the keys to helping today's girls become tomorrow's leaders. Together we can help even more girls grow strong through Girl Scouting. Krista Fields Membership manager Girls Scouts of Tres Condados