Today's Guest was
Helena Kedrok, and she is apart of the
Girls Scouts of Northern Illinois. She is an eager volunteer that manages local Girl Scout Troops and Councils as well as organizing events and contributing to the
Community Garden at Cary Hoffman Park. She had started six years ago with the Kindergarten group and took over. Helena's work with the Community Garden produces healthy, fresh foods which is given directly back to the
Cary-Grove Food Pantry. Just last year Helena and the NIL Girl Scouts delivered over 2000 pounds of organic produce to the Pantry! The Girl Scout Leader told a few stories about how the girls love digging for worms and toting water, all while learning about the importance of Gardening and Giving Back. Helena has really enjoyed the people she meets, both kids and parents, of which many have become her best friends. From kindergarten to junior high, she has loved watching her Girl Scouts grow into empowered future Green Thumbs.
Linda Trexler, Dave Miller, and
Joe Turner presented the Jack Rensker Award, named after a Founding Member of the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove. She has also received an honorary Paul Harris Fellowship and Pin for her outstanding work!
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