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2012 Woman of Distinction Dinner

The theme of the 2012 Woman of Distinction Dinner is TOGETHERTHERE. This nationwide Girl Scouts campaign is aimed at building communities of champions to advance the higher cause of female leadership. With the help and passionate commitment of all members of society—from mothers and fathers to corporations and nonprofits—Girl Scouts can help girls reach their leadership potential.

At the 2012 Woman of Distinction Dinner, the Girl Scouts of Hawai`i will honor three extraordinary Girl Scouts alumnae. These women, whose demonstrated contributions to local and global communities, generous leadership spirit and entrepreneurial resilience, make a difference every day. As strong, positive role models, we celebrate these women who help girls today envision a successful future for tomorrow.

The 2012 Woman of Distinction Honorees:

Carolyn A. Berry Wilson	Faye Kurren	Shelley Wilson
Philanthropist	President & CEO, Hawaii Dental Service	Founder & President, Wilson Care Group

Event Details

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
5:30 p.m. – Reception and Silent Auction
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Dinner and Program

Table Sponsorships: (8 people per table)

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000
Gold Sponsor: $7,500
Silver Sponsor: $5,000
Bronze Sponsor: $2,500
Individual seats: $250

To purchase table sponsorships, individual tickets or to make a donation, please click here. The deadline for table reservations is November 1, 2012. You can also sponsor two Girl Scouts to be seated at your table for an additional donation of $200. The deadline for sponsoring Girl Scouts is October 5, 2012.

Girl Scout Alumnae and Members

This year, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts, we are offering a special rate on tickets for Girl Scout alumnae and Girl Scout members. This special opportunity allows Girl Scout alumnae and members to purchase an individual tickets at $100 each – a $150 savings! In addition, all Girl Scout alumnae and members who purchase tickets will receive a special 2012 Woman of Distinction patch!

Past Woman of Distinction Honorees:

Dee Jay Mailer
Barrett McCandless
Sharon McPhee
Emma Aluli Meyer
Marie N. Milks
Momi Mo`okini‐Lum
Frances Mossman
Carol A. Mutter
Karen Nakamura
Anne Namba
Gretchen Neal
Ruth Ono
Alana Kobayashi Pakkala
Barbara “Bobbie” Perry
Jackie Liwai Pung
Phyllis A. Richards
Pokey Watson Richardson
Patricia F. Saiki
Catherine Shen
Andrea Simpson
Kalo Mataele Soukop
Kitty Sullivan Wo
Rell Sunn
Patricia Tam
Donna Tanoue
Jane B. Tatibouet
Ann M. Testa
Cha Thompson
Donnis Thompson
Rose Tseng
Laila Twigg‐Smith
Lynne Waihee
Jenai Sullivan Wall
Indru Watumull
Sue Wesselkamper
Nancy White
Colleen Wong
Mary Worrall
Lily Yao

The Girl Scout Cookie Program® is the largest girl-led business in the country and helps girls to develop five skills—goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. The Program gives girls the opportunity to earn funds for troop activities, trips and service projects as they discover what matters most to them, connect with people in their community, and take action to make the world a better place.