Sharon Lee Powell

Background

Powell, Sharon Lee was born on July 25, 1940 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Daughter of James Edward Carson and Betty Jane (Singleton) Powell.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1962. Master of Education, Seattle University, 1971.

Career

Director outdoor education, Mapleton (Oregon) Public Schools, 1962-1963; field director, Totem Girl Scout Council, Seattle, 1963-1968; assistant director field services, Totem Girl Scout Council, Seattle, 1968-1970; director field services, Totem Girl Scout Council, Seattle, 1970-1972; director public relations and program, Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Miami, 1972-1974; executive director, Homestead Girl Scout Council, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1974-1978; executive director, Moingona Girl Scout Council, Des Moines, since 1978.

Achievements

• Sharon Lee Powell has been listed as a noteworthy social welfare organization administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President agency directors association United Way Center Iowa, Des Moines, 1987-1988, member priorities committee, 1986-1990, chairperson agency relations, 1994-1996, chairperson agency issues, 1989-1990. Member priority goals task group United Way Foundation, Des Moines, 1985-1992. Captain Drake University Basketball Ticket Drive, Des Moines, 1983-1987.

Secretary Urbandale Citizens Scholarship Foundation, 1989-1993. Member ad hoc long-range planning committee Urbandale Schools, 1989, member budget review task group, member year-round school task group, 1992-1993. Member gender equity task force State of Iowa, 1993-1998.

Member American Association of University Women, Association Girl Scouts Executives (chair national convention 1985-1990, national board directors 1985-1987, national nominating committee 1982-1984, national treasurer 1987-1990, national president 1991-1996, Hall of Fame chair since 1997), Urbandale C. of Chamber (board directors, chair education committee), Animal Rescue League of Iowa (board directors 1992-1996, shelter chair 1992-1998), Des Moines Obedience Training Club (president 1987-1989), Des. Moines Golden Retriever Club (board directors, president 1992-1994, 98—, show chair since 1997), Rotary, Altrusa (treasurer Des Moines chapter 1983-1985, community service chair 1986-1987), Des Moines Kennel Club, Samoyed Club of America.

Interests

• Avocations: wood carving, dog showing, obedience and conformation.

Connections

Father:

James Edward Carson Powell

Mother:

Betty Jane (Singleton) Powell