WAGGGS Bronze Medal for Mary Lynn Myers
27 November 2008
Mary Lynn Myers from the USA had a very big surprise waiting for her as she participated in the 51st GSUSA Convention in November. The World Board of WAGGGS decided to award
World Board Chairman, Margaret Treloar, took the opportunity of also being present at the Convention, along with many supporters and friends of WAGGGS, to present the medal to Mary Lynn during the International Reception which was hosted by Debra Nakatomi, International Commissioner, Girl Scouts of the USA.
Mary Lynn was surprised, moved and very happy to have been honoured by WAGGGS with the Bronze Medal and the delegation present in Indianapolis was delighted to be able to celebrate with her.
About Mary Lynn
Mary Lynn Myers has been a Girl Scout volunteer for over 30 years. During this time she has made an immense contribution to the Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement at local, national and global levels. She was a member of the National Board of Directors, National Treasurer, and Vice President of Girl Scouts of the USA. She was also a member of the OB-PS Board of Directors.
In WAGGGS, Mary Lynn was appointed an ex-officio member of the WAGGGS Finance Committee before being elected to the World Board in 2002. She brought great professional expertise in finance and fund development to WAGGGS. She was elected Deputy Chairman in 2005. During her term on the World Board, Mary Lynn worked tirelessly to establish the Major Donor Task Group and to help WAGGGS make progress in securing the funds needed for all its work. Her efforts have already had significant impact for WAGGGS and OB-PS.
GSUSA has acknowledged Mary Lynn’s contribution to Girl Scouting through the Thanks Badge and the Juliette Low World Friendship Medal.
