Girl Scouts honor Bonsall-Fallbrook volunteer Sheila Casteel

SAN DIEGO – Girl Scouting depends on caring, dedicated volunteers like Fallbrook resident Sheila Casteel to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Known for her wisdom, kindness and knack for spotting a need and jumping in to take care of it, Casteel has served in many capacities for Girl Scouts for more than 40 years, starting with leading troops in the 70s and 80s. She currently volunteers for Girl Scouts’ Fallbrook Service Unit, a volunteer-led support system for girl and adult members in the Fallbrook and Bonsall communities.

To honor Casteel for her contributions, Girl Scouts San Diego presented her with an appreciation pin during Girl Scouts San Diego’s recent Volunteer Conference and Celebration at the San Diego Convention Center. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, the event included a day-long conference with 31 training sessions, and an evening awards ceremony.

Girl Scouts San Diego’s board chair Rick Brooks (the organization’s first male to hold that position) took the stage to commend all the honorees, "Tonight, we formally recognize the powerful impact you have in the Girl Scout world. Your energy and enthusiasm shape the lives of more than 27,000 girls throughout San Diego and Imperial counties. Together, we’re providing life-changing leadership and personal growth experiences for girls. We are building a community of capable women who will run businesses, lead governments, advocate for change, give back to people in need and instill Girl Scout values in our next generation."

For information about joining Girl Scouting opportunities for girls and adult volunteers in the Bonsall and Fallbrook areas, contact Diana Alva, at (619) 610-0708, [email protected], or visit www.girlscouts.org/join.