DURHAM — Girl Scouts of Maine has announced that Kaitlin Johnson of Durham was presented with the Girl Scout Silver Award at a special ceremony that was held at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield on June 16.
“Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award — the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn — requires that she spend a minimum of 50 hours exploring her community, identifying issues, making a plan and putting it into motion,” said Joan McDonald, CEO, Girl Scouts of Maine. “Kaitlin’s Take Action project gave her the chance to show that she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community.”
For her Silver Award project, Johnson spruced-up Crosman Corner in Durham, which included cleaning the grounds and restoring a swing set that had been built by her great-grandfather.
A picnic table has been set up and members of the community have pitched in to help maintain the site. Through a donation from her grandfather, Johnson was also able to add a bus stop for local children.
“This project has been great,” said Johnson. “Many people in the community have benefited, especially the children who catch the bus there. Through this experience, I’ve learned how to deal with problems, raise awareness, and I have a better sense of my family, our history and how it all relates to the community.”
In addition to receiving the Silver Award at the ceremony, Johnson was honored by members of the community at Crosman Corner. She was also nominated by Durham selectmen for the Spirit of America Foundation Tribute 2012, which she received at the Durham Town meeting on April 7.
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