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  • Girls Scouts TXOK Plains announce 2025-2027 Board of Directors

    Girls Scouts TXOK Plains announce 2025-2027 Board of Directors

    Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains announced the election of the 2025-2027 Board of Directors members. Representing cities across the Council’s service area, these members-at-large were approved by a simple majority electronic vote of the Council’s membership and announced at the annual meeting held on Saturday, April 27, 2025.

    Abby Green
    Alexis Wright
    Brandi Price
    Cindy Walton
    Julie Ferraro
    Kelly Jimenez
    Kendra Thornton
    Lisa Harris
    Monica Lynott, DDS


    The 2025-2027 Board of Director members-at-large are:

    • Julie Ferraro, Tarrant County
    • Abby Green, Abilene, TX
    • Lisa Harris, Amarillo, TX
    • Kelly Jimenez, Tarrant County
    • Dr. Monica Lynott, Tarrant County
    • Brandi Price, Lubbock, TX
    • Dr. Kendra Thornton, Lubbock, TX
    • Cyndy Walton, Amarillo, TX
    • Lieutenant Colonel Alexis Wright, Tarrant County

    Returning Executive Committee members include:

    • Jan Titsworth, Chair, Tarrant County
    • Monica Carter, Vice-Chair, Tarrant County
    • Madeleine Gammon, Treasurer, Tarrant County
    • Ashley Boyd, Secretary, Lubbock, TX
    • Jeanette Martinez, Member-at-Large, Tarrant County

    Returning Members-at-Large include:

    • Dana Burghdoff, Tarrant County
    • David Kemp, Amarillo, TX
    • Brian Renteria, Tarrant County
    • Sonya Garcia, Lubbock, TX

    source: press release

  • Girl Scouts announces 2025 Fort Worth Women of Distinction Honorees

    Girl Scouts announces 2025 Fort Worth Women of Distinction Honorees

    Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is proud to announce the 2025 Women of Distinction Award honorees.

    This year’s honorees are:

    • Rising Star – Josie Obsourne, Troop 1449
    • Outstanding Community Partner – GM Financial
    • Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout – Wade C. Gear, President, Clements Gear Management
    • Lifetime Achievement – Susie Bell, Girl Scout Alum and Lifetime Member
    • Woman of Distinction – Dr. Rachael Capua, Vice President of External Operations & Dean, Tarleton State Fort Worth

    Through the Women of Distinction luncheon and awards program, presented by Atmos Energy, Girl Scouts brings together and recognizes a group of purpose-driven leaders in business, government, education, and philanthropy, who, like our girls, are dedicated to serve and leadership. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 9 at The Ashton Depot.

    “We are excited to honor leaders who represent so many groups from the Fort Worth community who believe in the power of girls,” says Becky Burton, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains CEO. “The committee, led by co-chairs Kelly Biegler and Monica Carter, selected amazing women and men who our Girl Scouts can aspire to be like as they learn to give back to their communities in a positive way.”

    source: press release

  • Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains announce winners of the Women of Distinction awards

    Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains will celebrate five exceptional leaders at the annual Women of Distinction luncheon on Friday, August 27 at the Hurst Conference Center. The 2021 Women of Distinction award recipients have made significant contributions in key areas and serve as role models to the next generation of female leaders:

    • Woman of Distinction: Dr. Jacquelyn Minor – Department Chair of Academic Foundations, Tarrant County College, Southeast Campus

    • Outstanding Community Partner: Fort Worth TX (Chapter), The Links, Incorporated

    • Lifetime Achievement: Debra Shackelford – Girl Scout Volunteer

    • Rising Star: Savannah Haynes – Girl Scout Senior, Troop 3518

    • Man Enough To Be A Girl Scout: Dr. Marcelo Cavazos – Superintendent, Arlington Independent School District

    “Women of Distinction celebrates purpose-driven leaders who are role models and empower the girls we serve,” said Becky Burton, CEO for Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains. “This year’s honorees join more than 35 past recipients who inspire girls to find their voices through Girl Scouts.”

    Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains believes in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.