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2005 Women of Distinction

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Ann Marie van den Hurk, APR
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Newark, DE, March 8, 2005: Lifelong Girl Scout and chair of Delaware Open Space, Lynn Williams, was honored as the 2005 Woman of Distinction.  Delaware Governor Ruthann Minner presented the award at the Women of Distinction Celebration on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at the Hotel duPont Gold Ballroom.

Teen Girl Scout and Gold Award Recipient, Natasha Threatts of Dover, was the Mistress of Ceremonies and guided the event during the evening. Other teen Girl Scouts provide entertainment and conversation with attendees.

In honoring Mrs. Williams, the Women of Distinction Celebration acknowledges an acclaimed preservationist who has made a positive impact on girls in throughout Delaware.

"Congratulations to Lynn Williams, lifelong Girl Scout, environmentalist and exemplary role model to young women here in Delaware and nationally. I cannot think of a more deserving recipient of the 2005 Women of Distinction Award." said Governor Ruth Ann Minner, 2005 Honorary Chair.

Keynote speaker, former New Jersey Governor, Christine Todd Whitman, spoke about the importance of females in leadership’s roles as well as Girl Scouts long history to environment stewardship.

“Here in Delaware, and throughout the region, today’s girls have highly visible role models like Ruth Ann Minner and Lynn Williams – women who have not allowed themselves to be held back by convention or held down by a glass ceiling,” said Christine Todd Whitman, “They truly show today’s girls that their dreams should are not limited by their gender.”

“We are pleased to honor Lynn Williams as the 2005 Woman of Distinction,” said Judy Taggart, council CEO, “As a lifelong Girl Scout, she has lived the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Lynn continues to have a great impact on girls in Girl Scouting with her dedication to outdoor programs.”

From camping to visits to the park, experiencing our natural environment has played an integral role in Girl Scouting since it’s founding in 1912. Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council is committed to providing girls with the opportunity to experience the outdoors and environmental education which helps girls grow strong as individuals, as well as members of a team. These experiences provide unique opportunities for girls to develop a greater appreciation for nature and learn how to use the earth's resources. Each year over 10,000 Girl Scouts use one of our four outdoor program centers. This includes weekend camping, outdoor programs, volunteer run camps, and resident camp.

On the environment and Girl Scouts, Governor Whitman said, “As you have probably noticed by now, there’s a common theme running through tonight’s program, and it looks like the color green.  Not the green of a Junior Girl Scout uniform, but the green of environmental protection, which happens to be my favorite shade of green.”

More than 90 teen Girl Scouts play an active role in the celebration and will have the opportunity to interact with a wide range of business and community leaders. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide memberships, program fees and camp fees for girls on the Delmarva Peninsula.
 

Lynn W. Williams Bio with photo

Christine Todd Whitman Bio with photo


Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay's Commit to the Environment

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