The Girl Scouts of Central Texas will honor and celebrate five women selected as the 2015 Women of Distinction and one Workplace of Distinction on Thursday, April 30th. A special luncheon will be held at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church, located at 1815 Coggin Avenue in Brownwood, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Girl Scouts of America believe that at the core of every girl is a leader. The Girl Scout program provides girls with opportunities that focus on engaging and empowering the leader within. In partnership with adult mentors, girls discover their own potential, connect with others locally and globally, and take action to make the world a better place. The Women of Distinction event recognizes distinguished women leaders who significantly impact their communities. Girl Scouts of Central Texas is proud to honor these outstanding women and invites the public to celebrate their accomplishments.
This year’s recipients include:
Jan Fischer – Executive Director of Legacy Plaza in Goldthwaite. Raised money and helped facilitate the building of Mills County Museum, the new Catholic Church and continues to raise money and head up the multi-million dollar Native American Interpretive Center and Botanical Gardens Project.
Beverly Norris – Past President of the Board of Brown County Museum of History, on the Board of Downtown Brownwood Inc., which promotes Brownwood. She has served on the board of Christian Women’s Job Corp, and as a volunteer with the Brown County Historical Commission and the Brown County Museum of History.Suzanne Prosise – Member of Woman’s Club of Brownwood, served as Ways and Means Committee Chairman, chairing the “Glitz, Glamour and Gals” fundraiser. Community Board Member for Ron Jackson Correctional Facility. She is a member of the Auxiliary of Brownwood Regional Medical Center serving as manager, buyer and merchandiser of the Auxiliary Gift Shop working in excess of 5000 hours. Suzanne is also a member of St. John’s Church where she is on the Vestry, a Sunday school teacher, Stephens Minister and member of the Order of St. Luke’s. She also works with the St. John’s Food and Toiletry ministry and is a member of the Garden Culture Club.
Lisa Ritter – PTC Band Boosters, Girl Scout Leader, Epiphany Ministries Volunteer, Early Beautification Committee and Salvation Army Bell Ringer. Lisa serves on several Community Resource Coordination Groups, Vice-Chair of Brown Co. CRGG and MHMR Planning and Advisory Committee.
Diane Winn – Currently on Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Club of Brown County, the Woman’s Club of Brownwood and volunteers and serves on boards of several organizations in the DFW metroplex. Diane created and has chaired the “Glitz, Glamour & Gals” fundraiser. She contributes to Corinne T. Smith Animal Center, Brown County Youth Fair, Good Samaritan Ministries, Brown County Big Brothers Big Sisters, CASA in the Heart of Texas, Boys & Girls Club of Brown County, Salvation Army Brownwood, helps support Scholarship Funds for Brownwood High School, Early High School, Bangs High School, Blanket High School, Zephyr High School and May High School.
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce – Ray Tipton, Executive Director – Women have been chosen to head all principal departments and are encouraged to participate in other community organizations and events.
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