Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to Recognize Rick and Diane Siemer at United We Lead Gala
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 5th annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “Lead The Way” in 2023, brings together a wide range of people who share the same desire – to be a difference in girls’ lives. Two of those people, Rick and Diane Siemer, will be honored at the event with the Distinguished Community Leader Award. As pillars of community pride, the Siemers have been an integral part of Girl Scouting in Southern Illinois for nearly 35 years.
The pair first got involved with Girl Scouts when their daughters, Martha and Katie, joined the movement. Hailing from Teutopolis, their efforts quickly spread to supporting Girl Scouting in the greater Effingham area, and Southern Illinois as a whole. From taking troops camping, to being local leaders during the cookie program, to giving generously to council campaigns - Rick and Diane have given back in every sense of the phrase.
“Rick and Diane are beyond deserving of the Distinguished Community Leader Award,” said Heidi Koehl Weaver, Director of Development. “Their generosity – both in time and treasure – has been instrumental in building girls of courage, confidence, and character make our world a better place. Our council is extremely fortunate to have them as champions of Girl Scouting in Southern Illinois.”
All girls have the ability within them to be leaders; they just need the opportunity. By attending the United We Lead Gala, you can join others – like Rick and Diane Siemer – to ensure that every girl in Southern Illinois has the opportunity to Lead The Way through Girl Scouts. The United We Lead Gala will feature a dinner, silent and live auctions, and girl testimonials. Guests will also be entertained by jazz musician Mel Goot.
Individual tickets are $100. Guests also have the option of purchasing a table of 8 seats for $750.
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July 18, 2023
