Events
Desserts First
In 2012 Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands is hosting its second annual tasty event, DESSERTS FIRST. This fundraiser challenges top chefs in our area to create outstanding desserts using Girl Scout cookies as a primary ingredient. To be held at the Embassy Suites Greenville on Thursday, February 23, 2012, guests will enjoy an evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, live music, a silent auction – and desserts!
Come and enjoy an evening of fun meeting our area’s top chefs, our prominent judges, and our celebrity emcee for the evening!
It’s a win-win! Have an enjoyable evening while you are supporting the most outstanding leadership development program in the country. For information on sponsoring or attending the event,
contact the Fund Development Manager at 803-461-3748.
The 2012 chefs are:
- Ryan Jarahian, The Sweetery
- Chris Kirtner, Commerce Club
- Alan Scott, Embassy Suites
- Joe Trull, Grits and Groceries
- Shane White, Keowee Key Country Club
- Curtis Wolf, Westin Poinsett
- Teryi Youngblood, Soby's
- C. Barritt and Kannika Jaemjaroen-Walsh, Kannika's Thai Kitchen
The 2012 judges are:
- Judith Prince, Vice Chancellor, University of South Carolina Upstate
- Scott Roark, Client Nutrition Service Manager, Meals on Wheels
- Mayor Knox White, City of Greenville
Our 2012 Mistress of Ceremonies is BETH BRADLEY, star of WSSL 100.5 FM's Ellis and Bradley Morning Show
Women of Distinction
As the largest girl-serving organization in the country with more than three million members, the Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains
to Midlands annually identifies exceptional women in the Columbia community who have role modeled the positive leadership values expressed
in our Girl Scout Promise and Law. Each spring, these Women of Distinction are honored at a gala held in Columbia, SC.
First launched in 1993 by one of Mountains to Midlands’ legacy councils, Girl Scouts of the Congaree Area, the annual Women of
Distinction Awards Dinner is a unique event that celebrates the outstanding accomplishments local women have made through family,
career and community service. One of the highlights of the dinner is a video presentation in which honorees have the opportunity
to share their contributions towards improving the quality of life in our community.
The achievements and visibility of these leaders set a powerful example for girls and women in Mountains to Midlands'
22-county service area. For information on nominating a Woman of Distinction, attending the awards dinner, or sponsoring the event,
contact the Fund Development Manager at 803-461-3748.
The 2012 honorees are:
- Carolyn Cason Matthews, Administrative Law Judge
- Patricia Moore-Pastides, First Lady, University of South Carolina
- Kay Thigpen, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Trustus Theater
- JoAnn M. Turnquist, President and CEO, Central Carolina Community Foundation
- Genevieve N. Waller, Executive Director, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Previous Women of Distinction
2011 Event Videos
Intro Video
Bridget Lytton
Donita Todd
Mickey Layden
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