Davao
Girl Scout Council exemplifies excellence at 70
SunStar Davao, October 5, 2019
“A Girl Scout is a go-getter who is not afraid to
innovate ways of serving, taking considerable risks to achieve better heights
as a leader in an ever-changing world. She is an empowered person and a wonder
woman.”
Davao City first district councilor Hon. Pilar Caneda
Braga uttered these words as she described the ideal Girl Scout during her
keynote speech at the Girl Scouts of the Philippines Davao Council Eastern
Mindanao Region’s Annual Council Conference and Awards Ceremony at the Pinnacle
Hotel.
Once an active Girl Scout herself, she shared that the
discipline, drive, and training from the movement has greatly influenced her,
her character, and her personality. Hence, joyful service has been the public
official’s battle cry in her work.
She urged the GSP stakeholders at the conference to
continue serving the noble cause of Girl Scouting in Davao City. “The
inclusive, all-female environment of a Girl Scout troop creates a safe and free
space where girls and women can try new things, develop a range of skills, take
on leadership roles, and just be happy by being themselves,” highlights Councilor
Braga.
During the conference, Commissioner for Program Laura
Elmido proudly presented the evaluation results of the districts’ and schools’ remarkable
accomplishments against set goals.
In addition, Outstanding Troop Leaders and Troops for
2018-2019 gratefully received the much-coveted Council Awards. PHL Troop Awards
and Magic Spot projects were also given awards on the regional level; Trainers
Credentials in the national level; and Asia Pacific certificates in the
international level.
GSP Troop No. 430 of Gasco Elementary School in Piedad
District landed as National Finalist in the Magic Spot Project while the
2018-2019 National Awardees/Grantees for the International Travel Grant Award
were Mrs. Marita Bagaslao of Bangoy District (Outstanding Troop Leader); Mrs.
Kathy Suarez of Tibungco District (Outstanding District Field Adviser); and
Cdt. Scout Deanne Marie C. Pia of Davao Doctors College (Outstanding Girl
Scout). Bagaslao and Pia, together with the 2017-2018 Outstanding Troop Leader
Rosalinda Rubia, will be attending the “Trefoil Special Week 2019” in Pax Lodge
World Center, London this month.
Newly retired Davao GS Council executive Teresita D. Pia,
who has served the council for 45 years, was likewise given a touching
testimonial during the conference. She promised to continue serving as a
volunteer of the movement because she believes in the mantra, “Once a girl
scout, always a girl scout”.
Meanwhile, Davao GS Council president Gloria Labor
announced with pride the accomplishments of the council during the first year
of the triennium 2018-2021, particularly at Camp Corazon, which included the
rehabilitation of the electrical connection with transformer; various improvements
on the three existing pavilions; construction of Pavilion 4; and additional 10
cubicles of camp comfort rooms.
She credits the united efforts and contributions of the
different GSP stakeholders in ensuring that the Davao GS Council maintains its
status as an Outstanding Council. The multi-awarded council is celebrating its
70th anniversary this year with the theme “Exemplifying Excellence
at 70”.
"May the significance of these major accomplishments and prestigious
awards serve as a constant reminder of our willingness and dedication to accept
responsibilities and take us all to a higher level of service and
self-fulfillment”, challenges President Labor.
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