Our council, Girl Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands, is governed by a regional board of directors who each invests his or her time, talent, and treasure into making sure that every girl has the opportunity to experience Girl Scouts. As we’ve spoken to volunteers over the course of this year, we’ve heard time and time again that they want to know more than just the board members’ names. They want to know who their stories, and what drew them to Girl Scouting. We listened and we’re excited to kick-off our Meet the Board blog series. Today, we’re starting with board member, Rhonda Hunt.
Rhonda’s Childhood
“I am an only child that born of parents with a strong value for academic excellence and diversity of experiences…My parents believed strongly that an individual should serve in the communities in which he or she lives.”
Girl Scout Experience
“My most memorable Girl Scout experience was accompanying my Girl Scout Troop and their parents on a four day trip to Savannah, Georgia. We were blessed with the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Juliette G. Low and the home of Andrew Low. This trip was rich in experience and culture. Those scouts, who are adults now, still remember of Andrew Low. This trip was rich in experience and culture. Those scouts, who are adults now, still remember and talk about that trip!”
Career
“I serve as a Health, Safety, and Environmental Manger for North America. I am passionate about my role because it is important that our employees remain safe and healthy. When our employees are injured/ill, they suffer as well as the company and their families. All accidents/injuries can be prevented.”
Advice to Young Women
“You know your individual strengths and weaknesses. Continue to use your strengths to sharpen your weaknesses. Be authentic. Network. Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know” but be open to gain knowledge and learning new skills. Set smaller milestones to reach your larger goals. Be early… which is really on time. As you grow, be willing to share your experiences with others so that you may help them to grow.”
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about board member, Rhonda Hunt today! Make sure to join us next week as we highlight two more members of the board as we get to know them better! Want to learn more about our council and ways to get involved? Check out our upcoming events here.
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