Girl Scouts: Appalachian Highlands Trefoil Society Luncheon

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Trefoil Society Luncheons are held each year in Knoxville, Johnson City, and Chattanooga. The event pays tribute to a distinguished woman from each area who has exemplified herself as a leader in her community and who upholds the traditions and embodiment of the Girl Scout Law.

The Appalachian Highlands Region will honor Minnie Miller in Johnson City. Minnie is a graduate of Johnson County High School and earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at ETSU. She was a high school teacher, a supervisor of instruction, an assistant superintendent, and Director of Johnson County Schools until her retirement in 2006. During her career, Ms. Miller earned several state and national honors including State Supervisor of the Year, ETSU Distinguished Alumna in Education, and was appointed by the Governor of Tennessee to serve on a national task force created by the U.S. Secretary of Education to recommend improvements in American education. Ms. Miller was instrumental in starting two funds with East Tennessee Foundation. She started a Johnson County system-wide award to recognize academic excellence in grades 6, 8, and 12. She is active in preserving the rich musical heritage of Johnson Appalach County and is the co-author of a book celebrating Tennessee music.