By Daily Press staff
The Angeles Girl Scout Council recently honored 33 adult volunteers for their commitment to scouting and the girls in their community. Five of the honorees are Santa Monica residents.
Award recipients were nominated by fellow Girl Scout volunteers. Troop Leader Cindy Pearson received the Outstanding Neighborhood Volunteer Award, which recognizes superior service to a Girl Scout neighborhood.
Susie Johansen, a Girl Scout volunteer for 40 years, received the Adult Service Award for her continuos service to the organization.
Jacqueline Pal, Margaret “Peggy” Brewer and Karen Erickson all received Outstanding Leader Awards for their troop leadership.
Pal also received the Angeles Award, an award given for special service beyond the neighborhood which benefits the Council.
Grant Elementary School also received the Community Award for its assistance to the Santa Monica Girl Scouts. For the past eight years, the school principal has ensured that Santa Monica troops have a safe place to hold meetings and neighborhood activities.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 2, 2003. Read the original PDF.