WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout...

24
2018 ANNUAL REPORT WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A

Transcript of WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout...

Page 1: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

WORLDCHANGER

GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING

BE A

Page 2: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country,

To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. The Girl Scout Law: I will do my best to

be: Honest and fair, Friendly and helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and strong, And responsible

for what I say and do, And to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place, And be a sister to

every Girl Scout.

Page 3: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Dear Friends,

As I look back on 2018, I am overjoyed with the many ways that Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is improving the lives of girls in our 64-county area. We closed our 2018 membership year with an overall growth of 4.5% reaching 17,742 individuals. Our girl membership grew by 3.19% and our adult membership grew by 7.29%. Our retention for both adults and girls were higher than the national average.

Thousands of girls participated in our Girl Scout Leadership Experiences last year – 15% more girls attended resident camp at Camp Bear Creek and 40% more troops participated in Troop Camp Plus. Over 4,300 girls participated in council delivered program.

Girl Scout program is proven to help girls thrive in five key ways as they:

Develop a strong sense of self Display positive values Seek challenges and learn from setbacks Form and maintain healthy relationships Identify and solve problems in the community

When girls succeed, so does society; when you invest in girls, you change the world. Parents/caregivers, businesses, and communities are counting on Girl Scouts to ensure the strength of tomorrow’s female workforce, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. In addition, every girl can feel secure knowing that she is joining an organization that will celebrate, champion, and even help her foster her own unique identity while teaching her more about the rich cultural tapestry of the world around her.

I feel proud to be part of this council. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will continue to be the best place for girls to thrive. Thank you to our volunteers for your countless hours dedicated to the mission of Girl Scouts…you are making a difference!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Jackie Ford Chief Executive OfficerGirl Scouts of Kentuckiana

Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character

Page 4: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

4

What is Global? Global is defined by GSUSA as…

• Not only externally facing• Inclusive of the United States• Local to Global to Local connectivity• Not just WAGGGS• More than travel

Highlights of the 2018-19 year for the Global Action Team include:

• Girl Listening Tour – What is “global” for girls?• Incorporation of Global Girl Scouting in GSK Girl Scout Action day at Holiday World (250+ attendees)• Incorporation of Global into Strategic Alignment Plan• Incorporation of Global into Spring Program Guide • Council-wide celebration of World Environment Day (June 5) at seven camp sites• Immediate engagement of committee and staff• Council recognition/highlights of World Thinking Day events and message• World Foundation Fund underwriting for Girl Listening Tour and World Environment Day• Opportunity to Share Progress on GSUSA enterprise-wide Global webinar• Adult survey to assess global understanding and opportunity

Girl Scouts...Taking Action and Changing the World

- Marsha York- Margaret Moorman- Kerry Morris- Lauren Wheatley- Rachael Marchese- Carrie Barnett

The Global Action Team mission statement is as follows:

To develop and implement a comprehensive global action strategy that…promotes an understanding of one’s self in relation to the world; encourages connection to global partnerships; and supports active participation with other cultures.

- Rebekah McNicol- Terri Massey- Jamie Farley- Rebecca Dever- Jennifer Wilcox, COO, Staff Liaison- Nancy Northrop, Global Action Volunteer

GSK volunteers and staff attended an immersive retreat in May 2018 to develop a strategy for elevating the global aspects of Girl Scouting into every part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The resulting Global Action Team met in August 2018 to develop a mission statement, performance indicators and plans for the next two years. Members of the team include:

Next steps for this dynamic, forward facing group include additional adult development activities, the development of a council travel progression plan, global mainstreaming of key council events, and further development of opportunities for GSK girls to earn the Global Action Award. Global Girl Scouting promotes inclusivity and understanding across all grade levels and increases the retention of Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Further, it provides enhanced leadership development opportunities for girls on a global scale. That’s why GSK Girls Scouts go global!

Page 5: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

During 2018 we completed our Strategic Alignment Plan with the help from the community, girls, volunteer, parents and board members. Through this process we took a deep dive and looked at the “universe” of girls. What future do we- as a community- want for girls? We then took the work of the analysis team and generated insights about

new responses to the lives of today’s girls. Our alignment team developed a road map that was used to create our operational plan for the next four years. All tied to our value proposition…Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world – one that is designed with, by, and for girls. This is the Girl Scout Difference!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Vivian Blade President Board of Directors Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana

5

Our Vision for the Future - Strategic and Relevant

• Vivian Blade

• Joan Frey

• Emma Horn

• Shannon Montgomery

Customers Competitors Stakeholders

Jamie Shockley DavisEmma HornCheryl McDanielShannon MontgomeryJanessa MoranEmily MullikinCathy ParkerJudi PettyMary Lynn Hurst RileyEmily ToyMarty Woelfel

Tonda AndersonLisa BacheJoni BurkeDiana ClarkMeredith De RenzoAmber HugginsKendra RogersLinda Wells-Freiberger

Maria BaumgartnerAngie EvansJoan FreySharon HandyJanis KiddClaudette PattonMary Sue RyanJeanine TriplettMarsha York

Many thanks to the members of the Alignment Team:

Many thanks to the members of the Analysis Team:

Vivian BladeAnita BullittDiana ClarkGreg Cardwell-CopenheferMeredith De Renzo

Many thanks to our GSK Board Champions:

• Janessa Moran

• Claudette Patton

• Kendra Rogers

Joan FreyJackie FordEmma HornJanis KiddJed Johnson

Shannon MontgomeryJanessa MoranCathy ParkerClaudette PattonKendra Rogers

Brooke SloneJeanine TriplettEmily ToyJennifer Wilcox

Page 6: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Strategic Alignment Plan Summary 2019-2022

Engagement • Full community – girls, members, volunteers, parents = 35,000+, four generations• Board and Board Champions – 25 Board members• Seven Board Champions• Analysis Teams – 30 members• Alignment Team –15 members• Draft - Public Comment

Shared Norms and Real Truths Value Proposition – The Girl Scout Difference…Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world—one that is designed with, by, and for girls.

• Triennium of Innovation…GSK is committed to a spirit of innovation, exploration, and creativity.• Culture of Engagement…• Old Shore to New Shore…GSK realizes that change is both inevitable and powerful• Mental Models and Inclusivity

Analysis Team – Process The Analysis Team scope of work included:

• Consider “the universe” of girls – conditions, needs, wants, and preferences. Pay attention todifferences by race, income, etc. What future do we – as a community – want for girls?

• Represent point of view of 3 focus areas (1 per team): customers, competitors, stakeholders• SWOT (Strengths: Weaknesses: Opportunities: Threats) analysis with insights• Generate insights about new responses to the lives of today’s girls• Deliver report of organizational imperatives to the Alignment Team

Alignment Team – Process The Alignment Team, comprised of the Board Champions and the GSK Leadership Staff, were charged with the following tasks:

• Receive strategic imperatives from Analysis Teams• Responsible for Gap Analysis and Road Map Development• Create final plan document• Facilitate Approval Process• Ensure Next Steps

o Disseminationo Operationalization (Tactical Plan)

Next Steps • Creation of operational plan of work that includes measurable tactics to move the organization forward

(departmental plans)• Alignment of organizational budget to support strategic initiatives• Share the strategic plan with GSK members and families• Development of external communications piece• Align the board’s dashboard and reporting to reflect progress on each strategic initiative• Communicate the progress with all stakeholders

6

Page 7: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

GSK Strategic Priorities Reach More Girls

1. GSK girl membership will reflect our community’s population for market share, including location, race and ethnicity.

2. GSK will maintain or increase market share across all program levels, with specific emphasis on the recruitment and retention of Daisies, Brownies and Juniors.

3. GSK will explore a full-service membership option for individually registered girls, which is fully supported and marketed to families.

4. GSK engages families in important new ways that address the needs of today’s girls and families. 

Higher Impact 1. All GSK programming and facilities will be tied directly to the wants and needs of today’s girls and to

the GSLE Program Pillars: STEM, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship and Life Skills.

2. Volunteers with GSK are developed, supported and engaged in their crucial role supporting girls in the movement 

Increased Investments 1. Have diversified operating income adequate to meet the financial needs of a growing Council by

increasing funding from donors and investors to 40% of total budget.

2. Develop and maintain cash reserve of 6 months of operations.

3. Develop and implement a fund development cultivation and community relationship plan with annual goals that focuses on increased donations, financial support, etc., and aligns with a strategic partnership business process. 

Effective Operations 1. GSK is implementing a forward-focused vision and program for personnel (paid and volunteer) that

will meet the needs of a growing Council and of today’s girls.

2. GSK will uphold a constructive, collaborative culture that is aligned with GSUSA and encourages learning, self-actualization and positive leadership.

3. GSK will engage with strategic partners through a clear and simple business process that ensures that partnerships are aligned with GSK priorities.

4. GSK will reach more girls via innovative technology that meets the needs of girls, families, volunteers and staff. Our technology will keep pace with business advancements while also addressing the current conditions for girls, families and volunteers.

5. Ensure that each property is contributing to the experience of girls and the health of the council. 

Stronger Brand

1. GSK’s G.I.R.L. brand platform is understood and sought out by girls and girl-serving organizations across the Council. The connection between G.I.R.L. and the evergreen Girl Scout brand promoting a lifetime of leadership is clear.

2. GSK’s G.I.R.L. brand platform is fully embraced and embodied by girls, families, volunteers, staff, Board, and other stakeholders. Each person involved in the movement can see themselves in the G.I.R.L. brand and enroll others in the G.I.R.L. vision. G.I.R.L. is interwoven with the evergreen Girl Scout brand. 

7

Page 8: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Highest Awards Girls Scouts 2018-2019

Gold Award Girl Scouts

As Girl Scouting’s highest honor, the Gold Award is a shining leadership achievement. Less than six percent of Girl Scouts nationwide earn this prestigious award that requires a high standard of research and hands-on work on a project that makes a sustainable community impact. The Gold Award achievement lays a foundation to qualify for college scholarships or automatic rank upgrades for those who elect to enter military service.

Katie CroweKnow About the Grow | Troop 8 | Metro Louisville | Troop Leader- Susan Botner Project Advisor- Eugene Crowe, Family Owned Farm | Root Cause- Health Food EducationSummary: Katie created and taught her own unique lesson plan on how to grow and identify different fruits and vegetables, and why it is important to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. She taught her lesson plan to daycare children and shared her lesson plan to encourage others to continue her project. Her daycare class also went through the process of planting seeds and tasting the fruits and vegetables they were learning about.

Kelly WethertonEmpowering Wellness Worldwide | Troop 804 | Metro Louisville | Troop Leader- Diane WethertonProject Advisor- Diane Wetherton, Pamela Jay | Root Cause- Empowering physical and mental well-being worldwide.Summary: Kelly collaborated with Yew Dell Gardens to create four raised garden beds. The beds were filled with sunflowers and marigolds, dried on site, and natural yellow dyes were extracted. After this process, the dyes were sent to Anchal, an organization employing over 300 women who have suffered domestic abuse in India and locally here in Kentucky, to use in the creation of textile products. The jobs created by these garden beds will empower women across the world, and will continue to be a positive

impact for years to come. Through this project, the importance of wellness - both physical and mental – will be taught to children and families that visit Yew Dell and will also demonstrate how a single garden can make a global difference through this platform. Her project was featured in Yew Dell’s monthly magazine, Facebook page, and the Oldham Era Newspaper.

Kelsey JohnsonBarn Owl Extinction Prevention Efforts | Troop 314 | Southern IndianaTroop Leader- Cheryl Johnson | Project Advisor- Julie Barksdale | Root Cause - The root cause of the barn owl population decrease is food and habitat lossSummary: Kelsey learned that the main inventions hurting the barn owls are pesticides used to help keep pests away from farmer’s crops and new structures that take space from the owl’s habitat. Kelly’s project was designed to solve one of these problems by providing the owls with alternative habitat options which will hopefully help the barn owl population. For her project, Kelsey decided to help the local barn owl population by making owl boxes. She wanted to help the animals, but wasn’t sure how

to do so, so she did some research. After finding instructions on how to construct a barn owl box, Kelsey expanded on that information. Throughout her project she taught several groups of people how to make their own owl boxes while educating them on the barn owls. She also developed a website and set up a social media platform so that her project will be self-sustaining for years to come.

Mariah Sedlak Saunders Springs Nature Preserve Environmental Education Resources | Troop 403 |Heartland Troop Leader- Tamara Ohler | Project Advisor- Adrian Bambini, Saunders Springs Nature Preserve Root Cause- Environmental Education Summary: Mariah educated her community on local wildlife and provided fun resources to get kids interested in environmental education. She achieved this by building interactive display boards with information on the local animal life of Saunders Springs, building an interactive paw print display, and supplying fun and educational games for the Nature Center at Saunders Springs in Radcliff, Kentucky.

Page 9: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Claire AndrusSophie AyreMargaret BeattyGrace BeltranNally BergeronLucy BreitKatey BuszkiewiczLily ButlerHope CalhounReagen CaskeyKinsley CatheyChloe CharletAnastasia ChavezMadacyn CliftonAliyaha CoxIsabelle CraycroftBrooke DavesBrooklyn Davisson

Cara AkinSarah BoehmAbby BolingIsabella BonillaMegan BottorffDelaney BrewerEmilee BrownEmily BruceTaya BunchKylie ChapmanCamryn CoatesEmilee ColemanKaylee CopassKaylie CovertSarah Crady

Elizabeth AbreuElizabeth AllenTiffany BairdMadelyn BarksSarah BashamKiera BatesDawn BeaversJessica BennettNattily BindaMiranda BinghamMackenzie BivensJade BlankenbakerAmber BlytheOlivia BotnerAbigail BrodskyJessica BrownMaecy BrownMakena BrownShaela BrownAurora BurgettBrooklyn BurnettChyna ButlerElisha CalhounMacy CampbellAva CarnforthAutumn CasadoMolly Cash

McKena DiehlmanScarlett DinizAudrey DixonAva DriverLillie DyerIsabella EdgehillBridget EganAbby EhrieAbby ElderAva EmbersonSonia EstesAbigail FarisLeticia FerreiraLexie FinewoodSabine FriedmanScarlett FrisbieLibby GallagherIsabelle Geno

Jenna CriswellCourtney CrittendenMarlee DavenportKaytlyn DehartAddison DelaneyAbigail DeonZoe EckhartIsabelle FarleyHannah Renee FooteGiselle FrenchSophie GnadingerCarly GravesElla HarrisSasha HaunzMadison Heckman

Erin ChumleyGrace CliftAlayna CollinsLisa ComptonMadison CornellPhoebe CornellKayden CrewsMaura CullerTanya CullinsAmari DavisAyiana DayMegan DensleyEmily DillinghamSydney DouglasJessica EisenbackMegan ElderSelena ElderKeanna EstesKaitlyn EwingSavannah FettingLibby FosterMadison FosterAllison FrancisAmanda FrenchMegan GansenRachel GardnerVictoria Gawarecki

Abby GentnerOlivia GeorgeShelby GeraghtyAda GibsonKeatyn GipsonErica GrantzMadeline HallerGrace HartmanSarah HolcombAudrey HoodJosie HorlanderAyla JamesMia JensonAllison JohnsonMeredith JohnsonNatalie JohnsonKendall JosephsMia Keen

Graesyn HeimerKatie HobbsKara HutchinsonNina IrvinJaymee JansaKinsey LuckettKaylee LuseTrinity MannersKimberly MattinglyKristina McCollJariah McDanielAdren MillerNora MinorEmi MizutaniKatelyn Muegge

Brooke GeislerCassidy GivenHeaven GoodhueAlyssa GordonAllyson GravesCynthia GravesDakota GregoryJulie GrimesKirsten GudeSamantha HabensteinChloe HallAlixandria HarrisSarah HernandezMorgan HillMegan HoelscherBrynna HolcombHaley HuettCaitlyn JohnsonJayla JohnsonKelsey JohnsonHaylee JonesMaCailyn KingMakayla KisegyMadyson KnoerrAllie KraimerHayley LemmonsAshlyn Lux

Amber LacyLorelai LingoVivian LipinskiBarrett LockhartGabby MahoneyRayna MandadiLayla MaramanKatie MartindaleKaelyn MayberryMadeline McNaryZoe McNerneyEmi MeldrumMaddie MercerJuliette MidkiffCatherine, MillerNamari MurdockLily NealLeah Nieman

Bridgette OlashSofia RappaTaylin ReilleySophie RendaAddison RivasGabby RobertsonNicah’el Roche MedorNaysa RocheAva RolinkCaroline ScobeeEmma SeitzKirsten SextonKristen SimonIsabella SimpsonJamie SloneEstella SmithJaelyn TaborCarmen Tate

Katie ThomasNatalie ThomasJalea TisdaleBrinkley ToddMia ValadezZoey VinsonPayton WadeLeah WalkerHayden WatsonMolly WatsonElla WeishaarSavannah WhiteVictoria WilsonEmerson WyattSadie YoungEmma YungTaylor Zenski

Morgan PattersonRianna PengSamantha PerkinsCourtney PhillipsBrooklyn PierceTaegan PolstonMarissa PonderPiper PoteetRebecca RecciusGiulianna ReedKathryn RiceRebecca RichmondEmma RyanMadison SapcutBrooklyn Schotter

Kristen SextonLainey SimpsonElla SmithErin TablerSuwaibah TalpurJessi TaylorDonna ThompsonOlivia VossElla WaigelOlivia WaltonClaire WathenVivian WestbrookMorgan WesterfieldLucinda Gail WhiteKayla White

Autumn LynchSapphire LyonsAbigail MackinEileen MartinElizabeth McBrideMegan McGuffinSavannah MilesLizzie MinnicBailey MitchellDonavan MooreEmily MooreMichaela NewberryNatalie NoltkamperKiara OrtizSusanne PeakeLauren RemmersAngelina ReynaHannah ReynoldsKatie Anne RosenbaumSaron RudolphCalie SamsClaire SchuylerAlleson ShortJasmine SimmonsZion SimmonsJulie SmallAnne Smith

Alexis SneedLucy SonsallaAndria SpringDelores StevensonHannah TarrAlyssa TaylorAmara TerrillLexi TuckerSara WallsRebecca WassonMarie WebbMichal WebberMorgan WhiteElizabeth WittenbackAshley Zizzo

Bronze Award Girl Scouts

Silver Award Girl Scouts

Graduating Girl Scouts 2019

9

Addison WoodsCharlotte Wright

Page 10: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Delivering the Girl Scout MissionVolunteers are the lifeblood that makes the work of Girl Scouts possible. They deliver our mission and are the heart and soul of what we do.

We are pleased to feature the following volunteers who help make a difference with our girls and the Council each and every day.

Kenyatta Thomas – Troop Leader and Service Unit ManagerTell us about yourself. I have been in a leadership role within Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana for nine years. I also hold the following titles: Junior Achiever Ambassador, a member of Volunteers of America, a member of Metro Volunteers for Louisville Parks and Recreation Center, Powercore Athletics team mom, and a member of the PTA for various schools within Jefferson County.

Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? I started volunteering for Girl Scouts as a means to simply hang out with my daughter, Kennedy. I wanted to find something that we could do together. Making memories with her is very important to me, BUT then I fell in love with being a leader of many. I saw the impact that we were making on so many different girls/adults from various backgrounds and I knew that the Girl Scout program would be a part of my life for a while. I choose this program because of the values that the promise and law encouraged my daughter to live by.

What are you most proud of? Falling in love with GSK was easy once I understood that the program could go in many directions as long as we focused on the core values. Most importantly, I love bringing awareness to parents of the differences simply attending a meeting, volunteering, or selling cookies makes on their daughter’s lives. My troop is my extended family and we share so many successes together. I have so many proud moments, but my favorite ones are when I see a girl that used to be in my troop. The respect and love that they show me even as adults brightens my day. Seeing them in college or working around the city makes me so proud. The stories they share in those moments are the many reasons why I remain a GSK Volunteer!!

Martin (Marty) Wright - VolunteerTell us about yourself. I have been part of GSK for nine years. I started volunteering with Troop 383 and have been helping it and other troops since then. Outside of Girl Scouts, I just finished coaching a NASP archery team at Morgan Elementary School, I coach the New Albany High School Science Olympiad team and am helping start up a Science Olympiad team at North Harrison Middle School. Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? I volunteer for GSK because I believe that the programs, events and camps it provides are beneficial to not only my girls but to all girls. I get to introduce them to new ideas and skills that they don’t get exposure to through school or sports teams. Girl Scouts helps the girls see that they are capable of more than they ever imagined. What are you most proud of? I am most proud of being a founding member and facilitator of the Great Scoutdoors Camp. It is a camp where girls earn

badges, learn new skills, go outdoors, and have fun!

10

Page 11: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Vicki Morgan & Jessica Noland – Co-Troop LeadersVicki Morgan

Tell us about yourself. This is my second year serving as Co-Leader for Ballard County Girl Scout Troop 1216. Along with my leader and other volunteers I provide direction and guidance for our girls, and help them earn badges. I serve on the Board of Directors with The United Way of Paducah-McCracken county, and on the Ballard County’s Elementary School Site Based Decision Board and I am also a member of the Paducah Propeller Club. I also volunteer with my church, First Baptist Barlow in Barlow, Kentucky.

Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? When my daughter came home very excited about the opportunity to be a part of an organization that empowers girls to be their best self, I knew that I would support her in anyway that I could. When I attended the meeting in Paducah and learned that there was no troop in our area, it was a bit disappointing. However, with the commitment

of Jessica Noland (current leader) and another parent that attended the meeting (we were the only three there from Ballard) we were not going to let this stop us from providing our girls with this opportunity. As a parent of a daughter I want to provide her with every opportunity to be a successful adult. In order to do this you have to provide her with diverse experiences and opportunities.

What are you most proud of? The first is starting a new troop, and second, growing our troop by more then 50% after one year. This takes time and commitment but can’t be accomplished by one person. This is what I have actually heard about previous troops that were in the area. They didn’t have support, they were the only one, no one attended meetings, it wasn’t organized, etc. The one thing I can honestly say about our troop is that we have an amazing group of volunteers that goes well beyond myself and Jessica. I can’t speak enough about the teamwork that happens in our troop. We have parent volunteers stepping up in big ways to organize events such as coordinating efforts on our parade float, hosting our Christmas party, the list goes on and on. We encourage and support participation and input, it’s the only way that our troop will continue to grow and stay the course.

Jessica NolandTell us about yourself. This is my second year as the Troop 1216 Troop Leader; where myself along with my amazing co-leaders and helping hands assist our girls through badge activities and also in teaching them real life skills and community involvement that we hope will help them in the future. I also Volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association and the annual Walk2EndAlz. I am a part of a Walk2EndAlz Team that acquires sponsorships and donations locally to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association to further the research to continue the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. We have a BBQ on the River Team “Notorious P.I.G.” in which all of our proceeds go directly to this cause.

Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? Because I am committed to the great skills that GSK instills in our girls; I am confident that we are teaching our Girl Scouts important life lessons that will help them throughout their lives. I enjoy the sense of family that we have created amongst our troop and the friendships that have been built. It is important to give back to GSK because this is the future of our Girl Scouts and the time and resources that we give them will only help them to be more successful.

What are you most proud of? Over the past two years we have had so many successes and I am equally proud of each of our troop’s accomplishments, but if I have to choose one it would be increasing our troop membership by over 50% after only one year. We are so proud to have received such encouraging feedback of the impact that we are already making in our community and that families are committed to making our troop successful. It definitely brings a smile to my face when I hear, “I’ve heard about the great things that Troop 1216 is doing and I want my girl to be a part of that!”

11

Vicki (left) and Jessica

Page 12: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

12

2018 has been a very busy year for all of our troops throughout the Kentuckiana Council. There are hundreds of photos that have been shared with us via social media, e-mails and volunteers – we thought we would share a few that we believe are reflective of the depth of activities and programs.

GSK Program Year!

Page 13: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all
Page 14: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

14

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Announces the Largest Planned Gift Made to the Council from Cynthia Torp and Brian Jones

In 2017, Dianne Belk and Lawrence Calder announced a planned giving challenge to all Girl Scout Councils in the United States. Their challenge provided a planned gift of $10,000 to each council that increased their planned giving by a certain percentage based on the

membership and the council size. Shortly after the Belk Calder challenge was made, Erik and Eva Andersen also challenged all councils as well; the Andersens provided each council who met this planned giving challenge a $4,000 gift.

We are please to report that due to the generosity of our supporters, we met both national challenges by adding four significant gifts to our list of Juliette Gordon Low Planned Giving Society members.

Leaving A Legacy for Future Girl Scouts

Juliette Gordon Low Society

Lisa ActorAnonymousErik and Eva Andersen Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned GiftDianne Belk and Lawrence Calder Girl Scout Movement-wide Planned GiftVivian BladeBarbara Anne Bruce*Ann B. Campbell*Alfred C. and Gladys M. Carter Trust*Ann L. Coffey Lewis D. and Jean Cole* Jane C. Duerr*Ginny Edwards Fran Fach Josephine Feldman*Suzy GessnerMarcella Glanz

Dale Grimsley*Sharon Handy Jane Heidtmann*Betty Holmes*Houchens Charitable Trust*Judy Hunter Walter Jacobs Charitable Trust*Marie Jenkins*Joe McCarroll Charitable Trust*Alice Paige Mewhinney*Marcella Modisett*Donald Muster*Nancy D. Northrop Kenneth C. Owens*Frances Peters*Mary Gray Ralph* Colleen Reeve Linda L. Rodman*

Cindy Rosch Mary Sue Ryan Natalie Scharre*Alton J. Schneider* Katherine Schwartz Trust*Rosemary Redens Schwartzel*Joyce E. Seymour Pamela Silverman Virginia Steineker*Susan Straw*Zella Switzer*Cynthia TorpLora L. TuckerAmy WelchCynthia WellerMartha Jean Willard TrustMarty Woelfel

*Denotes Deceased

Members of the Juliette Gordon Low Society have either included Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana as part of their estate planning or have made a gift to the Girl Scout Endowment Fund. We appreciate their lifetime commitment to Girl Scouting.

“Brian and I are both passionate about the elevation of women

and girls in our world. We believe strongly in the power of the Girl

Scouts program.”

Cynthia and Brian are photographed with their family - from left to right: Heather Weaver, Cynthia, Brian, Haiden Weaver, and their son-in-law Scott Weaver. Both Heather and Haiden

have been involved in Girl Scouts over the years.

Thanks to this challenge, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, received the largest planned gift commitment to date from Cynthia Torp and Brian Jones. Special recognition also goes to Nancy Northrop and Marty Woelfel who have remembered Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana by making a planned gift as well.

Page 15: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

15

GIVE FOR GOOD GIRL SCOUTS CHAMPIONS RAISE OVER $13,000!

The biggest day of local giving returned on September 13th, 2018, when the Louisville area and the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana participated in the Give For Good Louisville campaign. This 24-hour online giving day hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville was created to inspire people to give generously to one or more of the 500+ local participating nonprofits. This year, GSK ramped up our fundraising efforts with a great team of Girl Scout Champions who helped us raise a record amount for our organization. We would like to thank all of our champions and those who made a contribution to this campaign. As a result of their hard work we finished in the top 30 in terms of number of donors of all of the non-profit organizations participating.

The 2019 Give for Good Louisville campaign is scheduled for September 12, 2019 and we are already recruiting our team of GSK Champions. If you would like to be a part of our team, please e-mail Jeanine Triplett at [email protected].

The Girl Scouts of KentuckianaA Culture of Philantrophy

2018 TOUGH COOKIE AWARDS RAISES $28,000

The third annual Tough Cookie Awards breakfast was held on Friday, September 14, at the University Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Approximately 200 people attended and were on-hand to help us congratulate and recognize our 2018 Tough Cookie Award winners. We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s awards (photographed from left to right);

• 2018 Tough Cookie Award: Sharon Handy, Attorney – Seiller Waterman LLCPresented to an ageless woman who has made significant contributions as a volunteer within their community. She also is a woman whose life exemplifies the value of community service intrinsic to Girl Scouts.

• 2018 Smart Cookie Award: Jennifer Moore, Vice-President, Corporate Banking – PNC Bank - Presented to a young professional Girl Scout alumna

who demonstrates courage, confidence, and character through her work, volunteer efforts, and other notable accomplishments.

• 2018 Man Enough To Be a Girl Scout: Russell Cox, President and CEO – Norton Healthcare - Presented to a community leader who not only believes in the power of every girl to change the world, but publicly champions opportunities to make that idea a reality.

• 2018 Exceptional Cookie Award: Madalyn O’Dea, Student – University of Cincinnati - Presented to an outstanding recent recipient of the Gold Award. Representing the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award challenges high school-age girls to change the world. As a recipient of this award, Madalyn receives a $1,000 scholarship from GSK.

2018 DESSERTS FIRST RAISES $40,000!

In February of 2018, the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana hosted our 12th annual Desserts First fundraiser. It was a tremendous success and helped to celebrate the kick-off to the Cookie sales season. Special thanks to all of the many restaurants, supporters, and committee members who made the event a huge success!

Page 16: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

16

A Festival of the Arts Celebration

Honoring Marcelle Herde

On November 9th, the eve of the 46th GSK Festival of the Arts, a reception was held in honor and memory of Marcella Herde who passed away on February 20, 2018. Marcella was one of several individuals who started the GSK Festival of Arts, and it has continued to thrive and grow over the years thanks to her dedication and vision for the program. Each year, thousands of Girl Scouts are exposed to arts because of this program and our 2018 Festival registered approximately 2,000 girls who participated in over 100 programs.

Marcella’s spirit will live on through this program she loved so much.

Page 17: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

17

2018 Membership Report

Girls 11,778Adults 5,971

Total Membership 17,749

Daisies (2,896) 25%

Brownies (3,748) 32%

Juniors (2,729) 23%

Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors 20%Cadettes (1682)Seniors (458)Ambassadors (263)

Renew Girls 7,575New Girls 4,203New Troops 149

On Thursday, December 12th, GSK staff G.I.R.L. Awards were presented at our yearly all-staff meeting. Our G.I.R.L Awards winners work with grit like a go-getter, problem solve like an innovator, embrace new challenges like a risk-taker, and show empathy like a leader. They work in the Girl Scout spirit with courage, confidence and character and strive to make both their community and their workplace a better place. Congratulations to: Go-Getter Awards: Angela Jones & Debbie Brown, Innovator Awards: Ginger Boone & Lisa Leonard, Risk-Taker Awards: Rachael Marchese & Tara Kirk, Leader Awards: Lauren Wheatley & Megan Bennett and the overall G.I.R.L Award winner: Kris Adams.

We’re not stopping until every girl is prepared to empower herself for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure.

Page 18: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

18

$25,000 and AboveWalter Jacobs Charitable Trust

$10,000-$25,000Ervin G. Houchens Charitable Trust Little Brownie Bakers Republic Bank & Trust Corporate Office Joyce Seymour+

$5,000-$9,999Nancy Batten Kosair Charities Louisville Gas & Electric Stock Yards Bank & Trust United Parcel Service

$1,000-$4,999Alfred C. & Gladys M. Carter Charitable Trust Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield ARGI Financial Group Banta CMC, LLC Vivian Blade+Greg Cardwell-Copenhefer*Commonwealth Bank & Trust Community Foundation of Louisville East & Westbrook Construction Co., Inc. Estate of Dr. Marcella S. Modisett Jamie Farley+Jackie Ford*Galen College of Nursing Jan Galganski Ray and Elizabeth GlassBarbara Harned InGrid DesignIntegrityHR, Inc. Joe McCarroll Charitable Trust Leonor LinaresTerri Massey+Metro United Way Shannon Montgomery+Janessa Moran+Neil Huffman HondaNorton HealthcarePassport Health PlanCouncilman James PedenPNC Bank LouisvilleCindi ShraderStoll Keenon Ogden Cynthia Torp+ToshibaKaren Veselsky+Cynthia Weller

$500-$999Assured PartnersPatti Bell and Jeane Hanley Emma Brown-Horn+Jane Brubeck

Acknowledging Our Donors

Gift Key

Council Staff *Board of Directors +

Lee Cochran Stephanie Colbert+Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLCGinny EdwardsFran Fach Family Scholar House Jean Frazier Sharon Handy Jed Johnson*Simon Keemer+Carolyn Livingston+Louisville City FC Manna Judie Moore Mountjoy, Chilton & Medley, PLC Order of the Silver TrefoilKendra Rogers+Alex RohlederAndrea Sukow The Swinerton Foundation Carl and Anne SwopeJeanine Triplett*USI Insurance Services Christine Vaughan+Jan West+Whayne SupplyJennifer Wilcox*James WilkersonSally Wolf

$250-$499Katina Barbee Ann Baumgartle*Karen BhattDale and Kathleen Breitenstein Virginia Copenhefer Regina Dalton Jamie Shockley Davis Delta Zeta Sorority, University of LouisvilleMeredith De Renzo*Ashley Duncan+Elizabethtown Lions Club Jennifer Foster Sarah Fuller Alex Gerassimides Joanna Haas+Bunky and Owen HardyJessica Hawkins Marcella Herde Kimberly Hudson Indiana, Kentucky, and Southwestern Ohio CFC Christine Kesler Janis Kidd*Kroger Community Rewards Sally LaBaugh Pat Lanham*Patricia Maxwell Theresa Reno-Weber Janet RinkSmith Rodes+Mary Sue Ryan Marcia Segal Barabara Sexton SmithJudy Steinhauer Jan Walker Marty Woelfel

Jan Yonts+

$100-$249Kris Adams*Melissa Amshoff Marilyn Ardisson Lora Aria Tina Baker Jessica Ballard Peggy BannonPam Barnes*Tana Barnett Edith Bingham Boardwalk Pipeline Partners Ginger Boone*Marcia Broadbent Beth Brokaw Alison Buckman Brendan Cahill Casey Cochran*Dwayne Compton+Debra Copeland Theresa Day Kathleen Decker Brigid Dillon Julie and Pat Dunlevy Cathe DykstraMelissa Easley Stephanie Falk Rhoda Faller Heather Falmen Beth Freibert Joan Frey+Barbara Gage Suzy GessnerLouis Courtney Giesel John Gillette Phyllis Gilman Anita Sue Godshall Patricia Goldman Nicole Goodin Mary Louise Gorman Harrison County Rural Electric Membership Corporation Kimberly Heimer Allison Henry Kelly Henry John Herzfeld Sarah Howard Judy Hunter Ruth Kelly Vickie Kemp Leslie Kenney John KeyGeorge Kipphut Kimberly Kopatz Betty Krekel Bella KueberMonica Lakhwani Hiram Ledington Sandy LewisKathleen Line Beverly McCandless Nathan McClure Vera McGheeJulie McGregor James McKinney Brenda Nalley

Mary Pat Nimon Emily Nolan Stephen O’HaraDebbe OberhausenDee Orendorf Jamie Ostermeier Maggie Payette-Harlow Melissa Peak Bonita Pendleton Frances Perdue Steven Porter Gayle Prichard Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. Marilyn QuinnPatricia RathmannKatherine Redmond Linda Rhinerson*Sadie Rizzuto Karleen Robertson Andrew Rosch John Rosch Sr. Rotary Club of Hardinsburg Dianne Rowan Gail and Kurt Ruga Lisa Schardein Melissa Schultz Kimberlee SearsMary Silva Shawn and Brooke Slone*Ed Staats Valerie Thomas Emily Toy*Alli Truttmann Anthony TuggleUnited Health GroupJohn and Velma Vaughan Amy WelchKarla WelchFran West Lela Williams Tracy WilliamsElaine WoernerMike Wolf Cheryl Wolverton Woman’s Club of Elizabethtown Annabelle WoodyWordsFreshEugina Zielsdorf*

$99 and BelowMerry AdamcikKarlee Alexander*Dana AllenAmazonSmile FoundationMarian AmreinTara AndersonMatilda AndrewsFrank AtkinsLisa AyresCindy BagleyDavid Bannister Jr.Juva BarberSarah BarkerMegan BaronJames BennettMegan Bennett*

Peggy BennettAnita BensonEmily BergenMegan BertucciKen BerzofKate Biagi-RickertTimothy BibbLisa BibelhauserRebecca BlackburnKevin BlairAline BlizardMonty BoydDebbie Brown*Shannon BrowningSandra BryantAngela BucklerShannon BudnickAnita Bullitt*Austin BullittAndrea BurdickJoni BurkeLeigh Anne Burke-SchaadJacqueline CaldwellTiffany CalvertHugh CampbellLana CampbellTamara CampbellMissy CapleCardinal Health FoundationAntonina CartaValerie CaseyTheresa CastileTracey CavenderSuzanne ChamiAmber ChristensenAbby CissellTammy CissellDiana Clark*Stephanie ClemmonsCarol Joan ClevengerTom ClinesMarland ColeValerie ColvinNancy ConleyElizabeth ConwayDavid CookTamekka CorneliusWilliam CorumCathy CradyAlison CromerShelley DavisKatie DempseyTammy DempseySusan DerrickBenjamin DonlonTeresa DonnerKaty DoyleKimberly DoyleAmber DukeGladys EdelsteinBonnie EisertMargaret ElderKathleen EstradaAngelique EwingKim FanningKelly FautzBarbara FilbenBarbara Fischer

We thank all of our donors for helping us continue our work on behalf of the members of our troops, their families and our volunteers during 2018.

Page 19: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

19

Donna FlischelBeverlee ForbesSean FordKatie FoxAmy FrederickKristina FulkersonLinda FunkIsabela GarciaLaura GeorgeFaith Gibson*Abbie GilbertNancy GlaserKristina GodlewskiDeanna Goggins*Jamie GreenJulie GreenRachel GreenKelly GrovesAnn Marie HaflingMary Haylee HancockPaula HarfstSarah HarlanSylvia Harris GriffinMartha Blair HarrisonRobert HarrisonJennifer HattenRachael HaunzAlea HaydonKathi HeatherlyMarcia HendersonMichele HenryKathleen Ruth HernandezJudy HessChrista Faline HillLynnda HoeflerHoward HollomanTina HoltzclawDurell HoskinsRobbie HouchinRebecca HowardHeather HuntMary Lynn Hurst RileyJenni Johnson*Kristin Johnson*Wayne JohnsonBrian JonesAllison JoyceMargaret J KaiserOrsolya KanyaRachel KaremBrandy N. Kelly PryorMimi KellyAmie KerchGwen Kirchner*Judith KirchnerJohn KlarerJanine KnoerKimberly KopatzAnna KordsmeierMichelle KrauserFrances KrumpelmanAnnie KullmanKaren LamkinTodd LancasterBarbara LeeBonnie LeeAshley Levine*Heather LillaKim LincolnAnne Littlebird*Virginia Gilbert LoftinJamie LongNiamh LutesMegan LynchElizabeth Manning

Rachael Marchese*Maritz Motivation SolutionsJanice MartinTom MasonMia MaudlinLeigh MayesDemetria McBrideMarilyn McGuireMcNown ConsultingJoanna MeyerGail MichaelBrian MillerDorothy MillerMary MillsAnne MonellBrittany MontgomeryMargaret B MoormanMelissa A MorgensonLarry MuddColeen MueggeLark MullDonna MurphyNanz & Kraft FloristsPatricia NilestKacy NoltemeyerAron NormanAllyson NorrisStacey NorthupKatherine OckelsDan O’DeaTara O’LearyLisa O’Rourke*Miranda OldhamToks OmoruyiBetty J OsborneKristeen OwensDeana ParadisWendy ParkerPriscilla PashMaggie Peake*Beth PeñaSusan PerryWilfred PerryKristina PetersKathy PetruschLarry Pettit*Jean Ann PfistererPfizer FoundationAnna PickerillJason PletcherAmy PointerAllan PollockElizabeth PowellPresentation AcademyLyndon PryorAmee PuckettSusan Ragsdale+Doris RaidtChristian RalstonPaula RatliffTymber ReddBrittney Reed-Edge*Jaime ReynoldsLinda RheaLacy RhotonCurtis RichieDawn RobbinsMelyssa RobertsMartha RobinsonHank Rogalinski*Mel RoneKimberly RoodCindy RoschElizabeth Schott Ross

Pamela RossAndrea RothgerberDotti RussellBetty RussoFelice SachsCharLecia Saulsberry*Monica Moman SaundersKathleen A SayreKatie ScarboroughDonna SchambackCarolyn SchneiderMaik SchutzeJoan ScialliStephen ScroAmy SemonesAneil SethKelly SetserMichelle SheltonJill ShermanMark ShirknessTiffany SimonKaren Sisson*Karen SmallwoodAllison SmithAshlie SmithAudrey SmithJoan A SmithMichelle SmithMindy SmithShelly SmithTracy SnowLoretta SonsallaBrenda SouthwickAlison StablerRuth Ellen StanleyShawn StevisonTongjit StieblingMichael StockelmanCheryl StriepeLaura StrietelmeierRobert SummerlinNicki T SwiderskiChris TablerBrittany TakachWendi TatumJaneen TaylorSandra TaylorSharon Taylor-CarrilloNadareca ThibeauxEmilee ThomasMartha ThomasNatalie ThomasBrittney ThompsonErin ThompsonMaria TiptonMary Alice TolbertTotal Quality LogisticsTown and Country HomemakersLong TranLana TrimbleTheresa TrueNancy TruttmannCharlotte TuckerKimberlee TurnerStephen TurnerVanessa UlmUnited Way of Paducah/McCracken CountyRobert Van Buskirk Jr.Marcia Van RyzinSarah VandermeulenLuz Vera De AndersonVerizon FoundationCheryl ViceShiva Visvanathan

Jane WalkerJennifer WallerBrenda WarrenRuth Ann WatkinsJulie Watts-BakerAmanda WaughLauren Wheatley*Trudy WheelerDonna WhitfieldTyler WhittyMargaret WilkersonKeri WillardAshlee WilliamsRichard WilliamsTom WilliamsMelinda WilsonMark WimanTamala WoodburnPiperAnne WorcesterJolanda WorrallJennifer Yennes-VizhnayNickie YorkTosha YunkerApril ZikAmanda Zorio

GrantsCralle Foundation Easton Sports Development Foundation Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd CountyKentucky ColonelsKentucky Social Welfare Foundation Patrick J. Calhoun, Jr. Charitable Trust Rotary Club of Paducah United Way of Jackson County United Way of Jefferson County William E. Barth Foundation Zoeller Company

In KindActors Theatre of LouisvilleAgainst the GrainAll About KidsAltitude Trampoline ParkAngel’s EnvyJennifer ArnettAssumption High SchoolBarry Wooley DesignsBear Paddle LouisvilleBelle of LouisvilleBernheim ForestBluegrass Indoor KartingBourbon RawBuca Di BeppoBuckhead Mountain GrillBuffalo TraceBulleit Frontier Whiskey ExperienceBusiness FirstCaptain’s Quarters Riverside GrilleTiffany CardwellCave Country CanoesCinemarkClaudia Sanders Dinner HouseClayton and CrumeCooking at Millie’sCooking at the CottageCopper & KingsCrowne Plaza HotelDerby Dinner PlayhouseDrybar

Falls of the OhioFeeders SupplyFour RosesCandy FoxFrazier History MuseumHeadliners Music HallHeaven HillHeine Brothers CoffeeHighland CleanersHoliday WorldHome of the InnocentsHound Dog PressHouse of BoomHowl at the MoonHuber Orchard & WineryiHeart RadioKentucky Derby MuseumKentucky Kingdom and Hurricane BayKentucky OperaKentucky Peerless DistillingKentucky Science CenterKentucky State ParksPeggy KoetterLawrenceburg Bed & BreakfastLazer BlazeLouisville BalletLouisville BatsLouisville Magazine Louisville OrchestraLouisville Public MediaLouisville Salt CaveLouisville ZooMalibu Jack’sMark’s Feed StoreMerkley Kendrick JewelersMetro Parks Golf OfficeNanz & Kraft FloristNu Yale CleanersPaoli PeaksPeppermint PalmProhibition Craft Spirits DistilleryBeth RaffertyRodesSisters Tea Parlor & BoutiqueSkyn LoungeSpeed Art MuseumSt. Xavier High SchoolSweet Stuff BakeryTexas RoadhouseThe Paw ZoneThe Vein Treatment & Aesthetic CenterToday’s WomanTrinity High SchoolTropicana EvansvilleUptown ArtChristine VaughanYelp

Page 20: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Joyce Seymour Leadership FundLaunched in 2011 by a group who wanted to pay tribute to the experiences they shared at Camp Shantituck, the Joyce Seymour Leadership Fund continues to grow. As of December, 31, 2018 the fund had reached $ 463,762 in cash and pledge for this endowment that will continue to support leadership opportunities in camping and travel for the girls in our Council. The team of dedicated former Camp Shantituck staff behind this effort has been amazed and delighted with the continued success. So, far over 100 Girl Scouts have benefited from this fund. Special thanks to the many individuals who continue to donate to this fund that was established in honor of former council CEO, Joyce Seymour.

Joyce Seymour Leadership Fund Donors in 2018

Nancy Batten

Jan Galganski

Marcella Herde

Judy Hunter

Andrew Rosch

John Rosch Sr.

Joyce Seymour

Andrea Sukow

The Swinerton Foundation

Amy Welch

“The Girl Scouts is an

organization that constantly

gives you new goals to achieve

and that’s what life is all about.”

~ Maria Bartiromo

Page 21: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

“Yes. You can be a camper, a scientist, an activist,

an explorer, a world leader, and so much more. I want to be a part of a young

girl’s dream turned reality into becoming whatever she

chooses to be.”

~ Kenyatta Thomas

Page 22: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

22

Statement of Activities (Unrestricted) Revenue and Public Support Product Sales 4,553,664 Investment Income 106,027 Contributions 204,239 Program fees 354,298 Retail Sales and other revenue 300,126 Total revenue and public support 5,518,354 Expenses Program Services 4,919,208 Management and general 722,433 Fundraising 277,213 Total expenses 5,918,854 Change in (unrestricted) net asset (400,500) Capital Expenditures 128,532

Annual Report 2018

Financial Highlights for the Year 2018 Assets Cash 241,334 Receivables 198,380 Unconditional Promises to Give 33,335 Prepaid Expenses 73,073 Inventories 133,073 Investments 4,881,121 Beneficial interests in perpetual trusts 2,078,580 Land, building and equipment, net 8,725,773 Total Assets 16,364,669 Liabilities Line of Credit 0 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 406,235 Custodial Funds 10,668 Deferred revenue 156,333 Security deposits 9,564 Long-term debt 2,795,945 Total Liabilities 3,378,745 Net Assets Without donor restrictions Undesignated 2,324,510 Board designated 334,109 Land, building and equip. net of mortgage 5,929,828 Total Net Assets without Donor Restrictions 8,588,447 With donor restrictions Restricted by purpose or time 1,136,336 Restricted in perpetuity 3,261,141 Total Net Assets with Donor Restrictions 4,397,477 Total Net Assets 12,985,924 Total liabilities and net assets 16,364,669

Product Sales Investment Income Contributions Program Fees Retail Sales and Other Revenue

Program Services Fundraising Management and General

Revenue & Public Support

83%

2%4%

6%

5%

Expenses

83%

5%

12%

Page 23: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

Bear Creek PLC711 Jefferson St

Paducah, KY 42001Phone: 888-771-5170

Heartland PLC200 Sycamore St,

Suite 134Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Phone: 888-771-5170

Hopkinsville Satellite Office

1100 South Main St, Suite 8

Hopkinsville, KY 42240Phone: 888-771-5170

Office Hours: Please call the Volunteer Care Line

888-771-5170 to make an appointment.

Our Girl Scout of Kentuckiana Board Members

Our Girl Scout of Kentuckiana Board Members – Girl Troop

Representatives photographed from left to right; Emily Mullikin, Olivia Botner, Madison Cornell,

Allison Francis and Madyson Knoerr.

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2018 Board of Directors

Program and Learning Center and Offices

Board Chair

Vivian Blade

First Vice-Chair

Terri Massey

Second Vice-Chair

Sr. Sharon Sullivan

Secretary

Kendra Rogers

Treasurer

Simon Keemer

Members-at-Large

Maria Baumgartner

Dwayne Compton

Ashley Duncan

Jamie Farley

Joan Frey

Joanna Haas

Emma Horn

Carolyn Livingston

Mynique McDonnell

Stephanie Colbert

Shannon Montgomery

Janessa Moran

Claudette Patton

Susan Ragsdale

Cynthia Torp

Christine Vaughn

Karen Veselsky

Jan West

Caveland PLC901 Lehman Ave,

Suite 7Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone: 888-771-5170

Pennyroyal PLC3095 Girl Scout Road

Utica, KY 42376Phone: 888-771-5170

SeymourSatellite Office

113 North Chestnut, Suite 204

Seymour, IN 47274Phone: 888-771-5170Office Hours: Please

call the Volunteer Care Line 888-771-5170 to

make an appointment.

Page 24: WORLD CHANGER · 2019-04-08 · WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING BE A. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all

2825 Lexington RoadLouisville, KY 40206

Our MissionGirl Scouting builds

girls of courage, confidence, and character, who

make the world a better place.