Members Recognition
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Gloria D. Johnson's Award - 2011
Ms. Dorothy Washington
Ms. Dorothy Washington
Dorothy has always been a member in good financial standing with Chapter and National dues. Dorothy attends Chapter meetings regularly, and also participates in activities and events at all levels of BIG - Chapter, Region, and National.
At the Chapter level, Dorothy has served in many capacities. She is currently one of three Regional Representatives, and in this capacity, represent the Chapter as a liaison at Region XI Council meetings, and report back to the Chapter monthly providing significant information. Dorothy previously served as the Chapter Secretary in which she was passionate about providing professional and accurate minutes for both the Chapter and EC meetings. Regarding Chapter meeting minutes, for the past several months, upon being asked by the Chapter President and willingly agreeing to do so, Dorothy provided assistance and support to the current Chapter Secretary by reviewing and editing the minutes taken at the Chapter meetings for accuracy and correction of grammatical errors prior to being sent out to the membership. Also, Dorothy has written many articles for the Fiscal Scene and have also written several award nominations for the FMS-BIG Chapter for Region XI and National awards. Dorothy participated in fundraisers and community service events, i.e., having coordinated events for Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dorothy has donated regularly to the events sponsored by the Public Relations and Communications Committee. Her most recent challenge was serving as the Chair and BIG Advisor of the Chapter’s Junior FLAG (Future Leaders in America’s Government) Committee, a pilot program initiated by National to provide guidance and mentorship to junior high, high school and college students. When this committee was initiated, she was asked by the Chapter President to serve as the Chair. Dorothy also served on Chapter committees, including Chair of the By-Laws Committee, and a member of the Program, Planning and Education Committee, where she has been instrumental each year in soliciting and obtaining high school students to register and compete in BIG’s oratorical competitions, so that the Chapter would be well represented. As a result, many of the students have competed at the Region XI level, and went on to become First and Second Place winners in the oratorical competition.
At the Region level, Dorothy is a member of the Programs and Educations Committee where she has actively participated in many events and activities. Dorothy provided assistance and support at the Region XI’s annual Youth Program Oratorical and Information Superhighway Competitions, including introduction of keynote speakers at the program. Dorothy has also assisted with registration at the Delegates Assembly Training. Also, she served on the Elections Committee for Region XI.
At the National level, Dorothy provided assistance with the processing of registrations for the NTC at the National Office.
Dorothy has always provided initiative, enthusiasm and cooperation in carrying out the objectives and goals of BIG at all levels. Dorothy’s leadership skills are evident as she has displayed outstanding support to BIG and continues to do so.
At the Chapter level, Dorothy has served in many capacities. She is currently one of three Regional Representatives, and in this capacity, represent the Chapter as a liaison at Region XI Council meetings, and report back to the Chapter monthly providing significant information. Dorothy previously served as the Chapter Secretary in which she was passionate about providing professional and accurate minutes for both the Chapter and EC meetings. Regarding Chapter meeting minutes, for the past several months, upon being asked by the Chapter President and willingly agreeing to do so, Dorothy provided assistance and support to the current Chapter Secretary by reviewing and editing the minutes taken at the Chapter meetings for accuracy and correction of grammatical errors prior to being sent out to the membership. Also, Dorothy has written many articles for the Fiscal Scene and have also written several award nominations for the FMS-BIG Chapter for Region XI and National awards. Dorothy participated in fundraisers and community service events, i.e., having coordinated events for Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dorothy has donated regularly to the events sponsored by the Public Relations and Communications Committee. Her most recent challenge was serving as the Chair and BIG Advisor of the Chapter’s Junior FLAG (Future Leaders in America’s Government) Committee, a pilot program initiated by National to provide guidance and mentorship to junior high, high school and college students. When this committee was initiated, she was asked by the Chapter President to serve as the Chair. Dorothy also served on Chapter committees, including Chair of the By-Laws Committee, and a member of the Program, Planning and Education Committee, where she has been instrumental each year in soliciting and obtaining high school students to register and compete in BIG’s oratorical competitions, so that the Chapter would be well represented. As a result, many of the students have competed at the Region XI level, and went on to become First and Second Place winners in the oratorical competition.
At the Region level, Dorothy is a member of the Programs and Educations Committee where she has actively participated in many events and activities. Dorothy provided assistance and support at the Region XI’s annual Youth Program Oratorical and Information Superhighway Competitions, including introduction of keynote speakers at the program. Dorothy has also assisted with registration at the Delegates Assembly Training. Also, she served on the Elections Committee for Region XI.
At the National level, Dorothy provided assistance with the processing of registrations for the NTC at the National Office.
Dorothy has always provided initiative, enthusiasm and cooperation in carrying out the objectives and goals of BIG at all levels. Dorothy’s leadership skills are evident as she has displayed outstanding support to BIG and continues to do so.
Previous Winners
Gloria Casteel - May 2008
Cynthia Brady - May 2007
Donna Harper - May 2005
Dorothy Washington - May 2006
GLORIA JOHNSON MEMORIAL AWARD
A. Eligibility of Recipient:
1) The recipient must be a member in good financial standing. Chapter Dues and National Dues must be current.
2) The recipient must have been active in the Chapter by attending meetings and participate in activities that
perpetuate the goals established by the Chapter. (i.e., the chair of a committee or an active committee member).
B. Selection Criteria
1) The recipient’s accomplishment/s must reflect his/her commitment to the principles of BIG and FMS Chapter
2) The recipient has made contributions to a specific project, such as our fund raisers, our outreach programs or
encouraged others to become active members of BIG during the past year;
3) The recipient has displayed initiative, enthusiasm, cooperation and leadership in an outstanding manner.
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