Honor Society® member
Cynthia Suzanne Plenkers
Owner/Manager at Plenkers and Associates LLC
- University of West Florida
- Masters in Healthcare Administration
- Class of 2023
- Molino, Florida
Member since April 2021
About
I have been involved with Boy Scouts of America since September 2011 and the Order of the Arrow, Yustaga Lodge #385 since March 2014. Prior to this, I volunteered in several schools logging more hours than I can even remember. ---
After graduating from UWF with my Bachelor's, I began my own rental property business which I am still owner/manager of while continuing pursuit of my Masters. ---
Training I have completed through the Boy Scouts of America:
Youth Protection Training; CPR/AED/First Aid; Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills; Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training; Trek Safely; Safety Afloat; Physical Wellness; Safe Swim Defense; Varsity Leader Fast Start; This is Scouting; ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start; Venturing Fast Start; Troop Committee Challenge; Climb on Safely; Weather Hazards; Boy Scouting Fast Start; Venturing Youth Protection Training; Introduction to Leader Specific Training (Youth); Wood Badge Leader Training; Wilderness First Aid; Unit Commissioner Training. ---
Before becoming involved with the Boy Scouts I volunteer in the following capacities:
1) Committee Member
Tate High School Soccer Booster Club
Dates Sep 2006 – May 2009
Duration 2 yrs 9 mos
Location Cantonment, Florida
I had various duties as a committee member ---
2) PASO Adult Soccer
Dates Aug 1997 – Jun 2008
Duration 10 yrs 11 mos
Location Florida
Sometimes assisted and other times unassisted; ran the adult soccer league in the Pensacola, Florida area ---
3) Multiple board and team positions
Panhandle Futbol Club
Dates Aug 1990 – May 2004
Duration13 yrs 10 mos
Location Pensacola, FL
Held several positions on the committee and/or team manager for youth recreational and select level teams who attended in and out of state tournaments ---
4) Committee Member
Woodham High School Soccer Booster Club
Dates Sep 1996 – May 2000
Duration 3 yrs 9 mos
Location Pensacola, Florida
I had many duties as a committee members as was needed. ---
I spent many years being primary caregiver of my mother, my father in-law and my mother in-law all the while volunteering and pursuing a higher education until they passed away. ---
Education
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University of West Florida
Master’s of Healthcare Administration
2021 – 2024
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University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science in Administrative Healthcare
2007 – 2012
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Pensacola State College
Business
2000 – 2006
Honors and awards
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Vigil Honor
Highest Honor in the Order of the Arrow Honor Society
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Scouter’s Award
Achievement and Excellence
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Woodbadge Honor
Completion of 5 Mini Eagle Projects
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Volunteer of the Year 2012-13
Molino Park Elementary Highest Volunteer Honor
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Dean’s List
PSC and UWF
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President’s List
PSC and UWF
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Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society at PSC
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Alpha Beta Gamma
Business Honor Society at PSC
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Phi Kappa Phi
Honor Society at UWF
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Magna Cum Laude
PSC and UWF undergrad
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to pursue a position in the administrative healthcare field. My focus has always been to serve others to the best of my ability.
- Outside the classroom
I don't have much time for hobbies with work, school, family and volunteering. However, I enjoy hiking, camping, cross stitching and embroidery.
Experience
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Owner/Manager
Plenkers and Associates LLC
Aug 2015 – Present
Volunteering
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Unit Elections Adviser --- I assist Chapter Advisers with Lodge Elections by creating and providing them with resources for success
Boy Scouts of America/Order of the Arrow
Jan 2021 – Present
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Assistant Registrar --- I am the assistant registrar who helps to input and maintain the LodgeMaster database for Yustaga Lodge in the Order of the Arrow. I input events and participants to the events, payment history, training, and all other participant information contained within the database.
Boy Scouts of America/Order of the Arrow
Jan 2020 – Present
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Inductions Adviser --- I managed Scouts as the Inductions Chairman, promote furthering leadership skills, training and activity level within the Lodge, organize multiple aspects of the lodge events each year ranging from promoting Scout involvement, communication, paperwork and materials needed for each event.
Boy Scouts of America/Order of the Arrow
Jan 2016 – Dec 2019
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School Volunteer --- I assisted with reception planning and set up, school-wide book fairs, Kona Ice Days and various other school activities.
Ransom Middle School
Sep 2015 – May 2016
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School Volunteer --- I assisted the Music Teacher with plays and costumes, volunteered to assist teachers as needed and worked in the school Library.
Newpoint Middle School
Sep 2013 – May 2015
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Den Leader/Advancement Chair/Training Coordinator/Journey To Excellence Coordinator --- I am currently the Training Coordinator and Journey To Excellence Coordinator for Troop 628
Boy Scouts of America
Sep 2011 – Present
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Volunteer/School Copy Coordinator --- I assisted the Music Teacher, Mrs. Twinette McDonald, by coordinating creation of and volunteer involvement for plays, sets, costumes and cultural events for the school. I also made school-wide copies, assisted teachers in any capacity, assisted with school-wide Book Fairs, Arts Day, Field Day, Santa Shop events.
Molino Park Elementary
Sep 2007 – May 2013
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I have also volunteered extensively with Highland Baptist Church, Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Gonzalez United Methodist Church with Vacation Bible School, Church Musicals, Night of Bethlehem, Fall Festivals and other church related events.
Local Churches
Sep 2007 – Present
Languages
- English (US)
