Girl Scouts of Nassau County Honors West Hempstead and Franklin Square Residents for their Exceptional Volunteer Work
August 31, 2023
WEST HEMPSTEAD/FRANKLIN SQUARE, NEW YORK (AUGUST 2023) — Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) honored West Hempstead and Franklin Square residents Kristy Bourne-Jamie, Kimberly Gaudiosi, Kathleen Macchia, Filomenia Carrini, Kristin Cirotti, Stephanie Fidis, Gabrielle Fidis, Rebecca Molina and Eleanor Molina at its 2023 Annual Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner. The annual event recognizes and celebrates the adult volunteers who go above and beyond for their service to Girl Scouts of Nassau County and to their communities. Ms. Bourne-Jamie, Ms. Gaudiosi, Ms. Macchia, Ms. Carrini, Ms. Cirotti, Ms. Stephanie Fidis, Ms. Gabrielle Fidis, Ms. Rebecca Molina and Ms. Eleanor Molina were among 40 honorees throughout Nassau County.
“Girl Scouts of Nassau County could not thrive without the hard work, commitment and support of all our community volunteers. Each honoree recognized at our Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner has made a significant impact on our organization and help shape the Girl Scout experience for the girls we serve. Thanks to their contributions, we are able to continue building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place,” said Randell Bynum, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County.
Kristy Bourne-Jamie, Kimberly Gaudiosi and Kathleen Macchia earned the GSNC Spirit Award. Ms. Bourne-Jamie is the leader of three troops and an SUVM. She is consistently hosting events and volunteering to contribute to the organization.
Ms. Gaudiosi recently led the Girl Scouts in her troop to earn their bronze award and is the online coordinator of the GSNC Mags and Munchies program. Ms. Macchia has proven that she is always up for a challenge when she took on the role of service unit chair of the Cookie Program. She took cookie sales to new heights and helped ensure every Girl Scout had a successful time selling cookies this year.
Filomenia Carrini was awarded the GSNC Longevity Pin for her commitment to the governance of Girl Scouts. She was a Delegate who encouraged three members of her troop to become "Girl" Alternate Delegates. They all served several terms and were given the chance to vote at a GSNC’s Annual Meeting.
Kristin Cirotti, Stephanie Fidis, Gabrielle Fidis and Rebecca Molina were awarded the GSUSA Appreciation Pin. Ms. Cirotti is a troop leader, Delegate, mentor for new leaders in West Hempstead and Franklin Square and membership organizer for Polk Street School who has run multiple events.
Ms. Stephanie Fidis has been a Girl Scout since she was in kindergarten. She has also been a Delegate/Alternate Delegate for over a decade and is active in the governance of the organization. Ms. Gabrielle Fidis is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts who has been a former Camp Blue Bay Counselor, an Alternate Delegate from 2012 to 2022, and a Delegate since 2020. She is also a National Council Delegate. When she was a Girl Scout, Ms. Molina’s troop ran holiday caroling for many years and helped younger troops earn various badges. She earned her 30-year Tenure and Service pin last year. She has eanred various Catholic Religious Awards and has volunteered at Girl Scout Sunday, where she helped multiple girls earn various Catholic Religious Awards. She has served as either an Alternate Delegate or Delegate for about 14 years.
Eleanor Molina earned the GSNC Continuing Service Award for her longstanding commitment to Girl Scouts.
For more information on our GSNC volunteer opportunities and how to get involved, visit https://www.gsnc.org/en/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/ways-to-volunteer.html.
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