2015 annual report opt by Carol Ann Short

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails 2015 Annual Report

GSNMT At-A-Glance

6,043 members served

23 counties, 71,486 square miles served

29 40%

full-time employees

have worked for GSNMT 3+ years

2,633 girlssold 793,258 2,823 averaging 281 boxespergirl

attendees at council events including Trunk or Treat, Frozen Fun, Roar â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Snore, & the Camporee

boxesofGirlScout Cookies

1,312

campers enjoyed camp this summer 2 camps, 37 resident camp staff, 10 weeks of camp 1 day camp, 7 day camp staff, 4 weeks of day camp

Embrace Change, Transformation, Innovation, & Engagement A message from the Chair of the Board and CEO Embrace Change We are 103 years old and need to continue to evolve in order to remain relevant to the girls of today and tomorrow. We live in a world very different from Girl Scouts of the past and it takes all of us to build a positive environment for today’s girls. We have done this before or we wouldn’t have survived 103 years! How many businesses have come and gone in your lifetime? And then consider Girl Scouts, an organization that has outlived and outperformed many of the businesses that no longer exist. We have done much right over our 103 years or we would have gone out of business. Now is the time to embrace change and partner in executing the necessary changes for our Council so that we can assure we are here another 103 years. We can do this! Transformation Suggestions are great- feedback is a gift! But suggestions alone do not make for transformation. Our girls depend on us to take the feedback and parlay it to transformative moments. As I look back over the recent five years, we have many moments of transformation that we can all be proud of; however, we need to continue to challenge ourselves to continue on that journey. Our goal is to pursue a standard of excellence that we can all be proud of- all of us together are the authors of our future. Innovation Our creativity is boundless and we should try new ways of doing things without fear of failure. Often times, it is in failure when we learn the greatest lessons. Let’s approach our challenges with curiosity, an eagerness to learn new things, and view our challenges as opportunities for growth. Engagement As we continue to work together, let us work in service to others, with humility and trust. Let’s work together as Volunteer leaders and Staff Leaders to demonstrate the highest level of respect and excellence as we journey together in making the changes for the betterment of the whole. This past year has been met with challenges but from those challenges we have grown and become the artists of our future. We thank each of you for working together to meet those challenges head on with a spirit of entrepreneurial spirit, courageous leadership and a spirit of “we can do this.” Peggy Sanchez Mills CEO

Marti Fournier-Revo Chair of the Board of Directors

GSNMT Year in Review Who We Serve

Our council, the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails (GSNMT) is a nonprofit, membership organization in New Mexico, serving 6,043 members: 3,868 girls in kindergarten through 12th grade, and 2,175 adult members, volunteers, and lifetime members.

Council Operations

GSNMT serves 23 counties covering 71,486 square miles in central and northern New Mexico. The operating budget was nearly $2.7 million in 2014-2015 with 29 employees.

Programs

Our programs are designed to advance the delivery of a consistent, core leadership program for girls, balancing outcomes with fun hands-on learning. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) and supporting programs engage girls to achieve short-term and intermediate outcomes including skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to succeed in school, the workplace and life in the 21st century. During 2014-2015, the council developed and implemented events such as: Frozen Fun, Girl Sports with the UNM Lobos, Roar ‘n Snore at the Albuquerque Bio Park, and the 5th Annual Camporee. In total, 2,633 Girl Scouts attended council programs.

Courage

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

GSNMT identified STEM as an initiative throughout the council’s jurisdiction with the intent to increase girls’ access to and competence in STEM. The council continues its cooperative partnership with the New Mexico FIRST® LEGO® League.

Health & Wellness

Other initiatives GSNMT identified include Health and Wellness. This initiative has been integrated into the camp pathway, in outreach programs, and at the service unit level. A partnership with the UNM Athletic Department has resulted in a year round GirlSports series with the women’s Lobo athletic teams.

Confidence

Girl Scout Camps

1,312 campers discovered and explored the outdoors at Girl Scout camp this summer. Rancho del Chaparral, located in the Jemez near Cuba, NM had a total of 764 campers. Camp Elliott Barker in Angel Fire, NM had 509 campers. GSNMT offered a day camp at the Albuquerque headquarters with 39 campers in attendance.

Cookie Product Program

793,258 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were sold by Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails in 2015. The average number of boxes sold was 281 boxes per girl. Troops earned nearly $436,300 to support their activities. Cookie proceeds allow the council to offer affordable programs, volunteer support, camp maintenance, and financial assistance for all girls throughout the council.

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Making Headlines

Girl Scouts across the council have been featured locally and nationally for their accomplishments. Below are some highlights: A special thanks to the following media that have supported GSNMT: Albuquerque Business First, Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque the Magazine, Clovis News Journal, El Defensor Chieftain, Farmington Daily Times, KASA New Mexico Style, KOB, KOB Good Day New Mexico, KRQE, Los Alamos Daily Post, Los Alamos Monitor, Mountain View Telegraph, Portales News Tribune, Santa Fe New Mexican, Tumbleweeds, and The Weekly Alibi. Los Alamos FIRST LEGO League Winners Los Alamos Daily Post February 4, 2015

Girl Scout Cookie Sale: Our Cookie Experts KASA / KRQE January 26, 2015

Advocacy

As the leading voice for girls, Girl Scouts has a key role to play in substantively addressing issues that affect girls, making sure these issues get the attention they deserve, and to make a difference in our community and across the nation. GSNMT works with state and local legislators and community leaders to educate and raise awareness about issues important to girls and young women. Through our efforts, we demonstrate to policymakers that Girl Scouts is a resource—and an authority—on issues affecting girls and Girl Scouting. The 2015 legislative agenda for Girl Scouts was to advance key issues and promote leadership opportunities for girls, including: healthy living opportunities for girls, economic opportunities for girls, global citizenship and a voice for girls, and a strong nonprofit community and the Girl Scout experience.

2015 End Hunger in NM Summit

This year, GSNMT partnered with End New Mexico Hunger to raise awareness of hunger among those in our state. Girl Scout troops were challenged to collect cans of food for their communities. Troop 10532 from El Rito (pictured on left) was the winning troop bringing in 1000 cans from community support. Troop 10465 collected 500 backpacks to be filled with food for our youth in the schools and collected 450 cans. Troop 10493 from Bernalillo collected 901 cans by holding two food drives at their local Walmart; the cans were donated to the St Felix Food Pantry in Bernalillo. Girl Scouts who attended this year’s Camporee donated over 700 pounds of food.

Find Your New Mexico True Park

The New Mexico Department of Tourism invited Girl Scouts to join Governor Susana Martinez and the New Mexico State Parks for the kickoff to the Find Your New Mexico True Park Video Contest. GSNMT is a partner with both the New Mexico State Parks and New Mexico Department of Tourism. Since our 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts and the state of New Mexico in 2012, GSNMT has partnered with the New Mexico State Parks. Girl Scouts, troops, and families are encouraged to visit our State Parks where they can work on a variety of badge and Journey requirements. This year, GSNMT began a partnership with the New Mexico Department of Tourism. Through this partnership, we highlight day trips, outdoor adventures, and cultural outings in the state. We are proud to say that the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is ... New Mexico true.

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Leadership in Action

The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. It recognizes girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable projects; these girls are taking action to change the world and have a sustainable impact on their communities and beyond.

2014-2015 New Mexico Trails Gold Awardees Ashley Dusenbery Celebrate Life! Ashley’s project addressed the issue of unplanned pregnancy.

She saw girls in her community facing unplanned pregnancy and witnessed some of the results that can occur. Many girls facing unplanned pregnancy do not have resources needed to raise a child. Utilizing a local, Christian led organization called Care Net, Ashley got the help and information needed to reach out to girls facing unplanned pregnancy. She organized a donation drive to provide diapers, wipes, clothes, pacifiers, toys, and more to Care Net clients. Those who seek assistance from Care Net will benefit from the donation drive and will be able to make a positive start to their child’s life. It was extremely difficult to complete the project my last year of high school because of all the events that occurred in my personal life. I learned that despite whatever happens, you still must push through to meet deadlines and work as hard as you can. I learned that I have to be confident with my best work, because I can’t put forth anything better than my best. Most importantly, I learned through this project that I am not alone. There are so many amazing people who are willing to help me if I reach out to them and let them know what I need help with.

Gold Award Facts Gold Award recipients on average spend one to two years on their projects. Since 1916, one million girls have earned the Gold Award or its equivalent. Gold Award recipients who join the armed services enter at one rank higher than other recruits. Since 2007, there have been 46 Girl Scouts in the New Mexico Trails council who have earned the Gold Award. GSNMT provides scholarship opportunities for Gold Awardees.

Jesica Santino Sensory Trail. Every day, millions of people with special needs aren’t included in

the most basic of activities because the people around them aren’t patient enough to help them. They miss out on the fundamental experiences of life simply because it’s a little bit harder for them. Jesica’s project was to create a sensory trail at Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding (LTTR). A sensory trail is a path that the horse and rider walk on to help the rider expand their senses, and through that, connect with the world around them. A good trail usually includes three out of the five main senses. Jesica was able to use found and donated items to construct this sensory trail. What really shocked me was the effect the trail had on LTTR, and what Loving Thunder has done for its riders. Just this one project really helped Loving Thunder redefine their sensory program, which in turn changes people’s lives daily.

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Mahalia Hunt KELP: Kid’s Exploratory Learning Program.

Recognizing the lack of enrichment programs for underprivileged children, Mahalia created a project to fill this gap, exposing children at Saranam to monthly enrichment activities. To come up with monthly, age-appropriate activities, Mahalia would brainstorm with her peers, read blogs, and ask her teachers for ideas. The children and parents looked forward to KELP each month, valuing these types of enrichment programs. The largest effect KELP had was one Mahalia did not predict. Many expressed gratitude for the program, and others a general positivity, but one case really struck her. A mother of some of the participants declared her appreciation for the program not only because it granted her children a place to learn, but also because it created and strengthened the community of the children at Saranam. Before KELP the children knew each other only as the people who lived next door or those they would see in passing. Though their parents spent a sizable amount of time together, the children did not. KELP allowed the kids a place to come together, to laugh, and to explore. They now know each other not as people who are going through the same things as they are, but as friends. KELP strengthened not only the children’s sense of discovery, but also their sense of community. The most significant leadership skill I developed was how to direct peers, friends, and family in an effective manner.

Maria Vianco Recycled Bags of Hope.

Maria’s project focused on creating bags for the homeless. Through her volunteer work with the homeless, she noticed that most homeless kept their belongings in plastic bags that would easily break. She set up her project with her school’s community service club, creating bags out of discarded t-shirts. After the 280 bags were created, Maria took them to the Albuquerque Rescue Mission to be distributed to the homeless. Through this project, I learned what patience is and how it affects my daily life.

Rachel Washington Science Projects for Preschoolers.

The idea for Rachel’s project came from two of her passions: teaching other people and science. She started by meeting with the principal of her old preschool, Kids Under Construction Preschool, asking about the current curriculum at the school. After the meeting, Rachel researched popular science experiments for preschoolers. Most of the experiments were either expensive, inaccessible, or designed for older children. She decided to use experiments designed for older children, but altered for younger children. With guidance from the school’s curriculum coordinator, Rachel was able to determine the best way to present her science projects to the preschoolers. Preschoolers learn best through hands on experiments, so she created activities that were interactive. Rather than printing information, she designed hands on science kits. She tested the kits in classrooms at the school, fixing problems as needed. While teaching the students, she found that they were excited and ready to learn. It was a learning experience for me to learn how to teach younger children. I The most important thing I learned is that small children are incredibly visual learners. If they can touch it and see it, they can learn almost anything.

I have grown a lot from this experience. I have a better understanding of how to work with people and how to help people learn new skills. I have also gained more confidence from this experience. Personally, I will take away a stronger sense of myself. I also realize the importance of teamwork.

Program Initiatives

Six program initiatives have been identified as priorities that supplement the troop experience, address social and economic gaps, and give girls in New Mexico quality and well-rounded programming. Following are these program initiatives: • STEM – To increase the awareness STEM careers and increase female representation in the future. • Health and Wellness – To address New Mexico health statistics as they relate to obesity and physical activity. • Be a Friend First (BFF) – To address the bullying factors that take place in schools. • Outdoor Programming – To engage girls in outdoor experiences, camp, state park visits, and other such active lifestyle choices. • Older Girl Initiatives – To reduce the number of girls that leave Girl Scouts as they grow older and provide engaging programs that are girl lead. • Mentoring – To provide mentoring experiences that expand the possibilities for each girl as she explores what is available to her and has the support and guidance of mentors in the experience.

As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. Outreach Programs: Mentoring and Health & Wellness The Mentoring Outreach Programs were funded by the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. The focus was to provide activities to girls in underserved areas. Activities included STEM activities, field trips, learning outdoor skills, career exploration, yoga, and exploring healthy body image. GSNMT provided this outreach program to the following areas: Cochiti Pueblo, Algodones Pueblo, Placitas, Bernalillo, Mountainair, and Isleta Pueblo. These schools were selected because their students exhibit a significant number of indicators that they are at risk: • Attendance rate of female students in 2012-2013 was 80.7%, compared to a NM state average of 94.9% (NMPED) • Many of the schools’ students enter as English-language learners • 78.9% of students in this area are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch • 18.1% of elementary school students in this area are habitually truant.

Learning and practicing yoga at a young age can help girls with concentration, stress relief, and physical fitness.

Extracurricular activities help young people develop positive life skills like leadership and teamwork, but not all girls have access to opportunities for enrichment activities outside of school. GSNMT staff provided the Girl Scout program to girls in underserved areas, girls who otherwise would not receive this programming. The afterschool outreach program at Cochiti has focused on health and wellness activities, including yoga, body image, healthy eating … and 2015 Annual Report “snacktivities.”

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)

Across America, there is a growing gap between males and females in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails has identified the STEM initiative as a significant area of focus for the council by partnering with organizations, schools, and funders to bridge this gap. This year, GSNMT provided STEM programming to over 3,000 girls through school, community, and Girl Scout events this year. The STEM initiative is designed to encourage girls to explore science ideas and topics. By delivering engaging and fun STEM activities we hope to give girls the unique and fun experience that many career scientists have, which would put them on the path to a career in science.

STEM has been integrated into existing programs, such as the Camporee, to offer girls, troops, and families the opportunity to have a variety of hands-on STEM activities. The Camporee was funded by BBVA, LANL, RGK, Sandia, and Intel. GSNMT held Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, funded by United Way of Central New Mexico to give girl scouts the opportunity to explore engineering through hands-on activities. Girls built catapults and wind-powered race cars to expand their creativity and understand what engineering is all about… experimenting!

I think some girls don’t like science because they don’t think it’s something girls should do. They think science is a boy subject. But, I’m a girl and I love science and seeing how things work. Sarah, 8 year old Girl Scout

Innovate & Create Day Camp

Funded by Sandia, GSNMT partnered with the NM Museum of Natural History and New Mexico Highlands University this summer to offer the Innovate and Create Day Camp for 6th-12th grade girls. This day camp was designed to intersect art, design, and technology. Girls had the opportunity to learn photography, poster & publication design, computer programming, and 3-D printing; the girls were able to explore how to take these skills and apply them in real-world applications. The Innovate & Create Day Camp was divided into three one-week sessions: “I’m a Graphic Designer” where girls learned media literacy skills, digital photography, Photoshop, and created posters and other graphics to start their design folder. “I’m a Video Game Designer” introduced the girls to computer programming, storytelling in video games, creating websites, and creating a video game from scratch. “I’m a 3-D Printing Engineering” introduced the girls to 3D design and architecture, 3D printers, and prototype development.

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GSNMT’s partnership with the New Mexico FIRST® LEGO®

League has resulted in Girl Scout FLL teams competing in the state tournament over the past seven years, as long as FLL has been offered in New Mexico. The Radioactive Fireflies (pictured at left) is an FLL team from Los Alamos, comprised of seven 7th grade Cadette Girl Scouts. This team was mentored by sister GS teams, the Bloonatics and the Atomic Flying Pickles. The Radioactive Fireflies has helped guide rookie team MuPaK with strategic advice and competition suggestions. The Radioactive Fireflies have also shared their robotic expertise at several events in Los Alamos, promoting FLL, demonstrating robot missions, and offered LEGO and robot activities for younger children.

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Older Girl Programming

As girls grow with Girl Scouts, they have increasing opportunities to expand their leadership potential. Through the older girl programs, we strive to keep Cadette, Senior, and Ambassadors engaged in Girl Scouts, by offering more adventurous, extensive, focused, and engaging opportunities.

Camp CEO

Camp CEO was a three-day camp experience that brought together teenage girls with some of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most accomplished women executives. The 2015 program, which took place at Camp Elliott Barker, provided girls an opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities while networking with and getting career advice from these professional women. They participated in activities like: personality tests, resume writing, interviewing skills, negotiation skills, budgeting skills, presentation skills, and entrepreneurial skills, ropes course and listening to and learning from each other and their mentors. The mentors at Camp CEO included executives, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and medical professionals. The girls were paired with their mentors, providing deliberate interaction with the girls and a future connection to women in the community. The professionals taught them lessons on leadership, teamwork, persistence, and confidence. And the girls learned about economic sustainability knowing that 9 out of 10 of them will be solely responsible for their financial well being at some point of their lives. Each aspect of Camp CEO is designed to help build the next generation of leaders.

Girl Scouts has provided me with many benefits over the years, mostly in the form of friendship, fun, leadership, and commitment. Jessica, 12 year old Girl Scout

Destinations

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older. With different trips every year, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something amazing for everyone to experience. Girls make friends from all over the country, traveling with Girl Scouts from different states, seeing and learning new things. Destinations give girls the opportunity to collect inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories.

High Adventure Art in the Land of Enchantment This summer, GSNMT hosted a Destination for Girl Scouts from across the

country. These Girl Scouts learned the art of photography while being immersed in art, culture, and adventure in the Southwest. These adventure and culture-loving girls spent ten days in northern New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Their base camp was Camp Elliott Barker, where they learned and practiced photography techniques, challenged themselves on the ropes course, and took day trips, rafting the Rio Grande, rock climbing at Tres Piedras, and horseback riding in Red River.

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Financial Literacy The Financial Literacy program is more than a fundraiser for our council and troops, it is a program designed to immerse girls in the entrepreneurial world, to learn business and financial skills and earn money to fund their Girl Scouting goals. Through â&#x20AC;&#x153;learning by earning,â&#x20AC;? Girl Scouting aims to empower girls through the development of five essential skills: goal setting, money management, people skills, decision making, and business ethics.

Cookie Product Program

MagNut Product Program

The Fall 2014 magazine, chocolate, and nut program, also known as MagNut, had 877 girls in 135 troops sell $195,025 worth of MagNut products. The 2014 per girl average was $222, up from $184 in 2013, $171 in 2012, and $144 in 2011.

There is more to Girl Scout Cookies than what is in the box.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five key skills.

1 Goal Setting 2 Decision Making 3 Money Management 4 People Skills 5 Business Ethics

Adults act as coaches who help girls develop leadership skills by using three processes in the Girl Scout Cookie Sale: Girl-led: Girls play an active part in figuring out the what, where, when, how, and why of their activities. They lead the planning and decision-making as much as possible. Learning by doing: Girls engage in continuous cycles of action and reflection that result in deeper understanding of concepts and mastery of practical skills. Cooperative learning: Girls work together toward shared goals in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration that encourages the sharing of skills, knowledge, and learning.

Girl Scouts on KASA/KRQE promoting the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Sale. Deborah Witter, Sonia DeGuzman, Abby Lyman, and Aliyah Ortiz

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Outdoor Programming Getting Girls Outdoors

Outdoor activities provide valuable alternative avenues for achievement, often non-competitive, as well as opportunities to develop independence and self-reliance. Through successfully embracing changes which outdoor activities provide, overcoming fears and apprehensions along the way, young people make major strides in confidence, with positive implications for all aspects of their development.

Outdoor Weekends for Troops & Families

We structure our outdoor experiences for girls, troops, and for families because outdoor activities have health and social benefits for all ages. Family Camp allows families to unplug from technology and find a healthy, positive experience with each other, allowing them to bond, grow closer, and build relationships as a family. This year, outdoor weekends were offered for troops and families: 3 outdoor winter weekends for troops, Troop Outdoor Adventure, Family Climbing Adventure, and Family Rafting Adventure.

Outdoor Core

Because everything girls do outdoors in Girl Scouts must be supported by an adult, these results speak indirectly to adult volunteers and their preparation. To get girls outdoors more regularly, Girl Scouts need adult volunteers who encourage and promote outdoor experiences. Outdoor Core is the basic training for adults and girls to attend together to learn basic outdoor skills together. For adults, this course is designed to prepare them to take their troop on outdoor adventures with confidence and with safety in mind. The focus is on strategies that allow girls to safely and successfully learn, practice, and master basic hiking and camping skills. In Outdoor Core training, Daisies, Brownies, & Juniors learn and practice outdoor camping skills while Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors learn how to teach girls outdoor skills and plan an adventure with safety in mind. This year, 50 girls and 25 adults participated in Outdoor Core trainings across the council.

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Girl Scouts benefit immensely from their time outdoors: they experience personal growth and empowerment, try new things, overcome fears, and learn teamwork and leadership skills.

Outdoor experiences are an integral part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) for girls of all ages. Outdoor activities are woven into the core leadership development program in such a way that girls feel comfortable trying new things and testing their limits, and gain confidence and acquire new skills in a safe and supportive all-girl environment. From a relaxed swim in the lake to teaming up on a wildlife conservation project to high-adventure rock-climbing, the GSLE offers girls a variety of opportunities to learn and grow inside and out.

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Camp

At Camp Elliott Barker and Rancho del Chaparral, a total of 1,312 campers took part in family or troop camp, resident or leadership camp, or the Big Clean weekends. New this year was a day camp offered at the Albuquerque council office and at Camp Elliott Barker.

422 Resident Campers 8 Leadership Campers 684 Troop & Family Campers 159 Service Campers (Spring & Fall Big Cleans) 39 Day Campers

The Value of Camp

The value of an outdoor experience in a girl’s life is beyond measure. It is a time for creating memories that will last a lifetime, and it has been an important component of the Girl Scout experience since the beginning of the organization. The camp experience provides a setting for girls to stretch their minds and muscles, appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of the world in which they live, exercise leadership and learn a wide variety of new skills. Girls are also challenged as individuals and as groups working towards a common goal.

Great Outdoors Month

June was Great Outdoors Month across the nation. Governor Martinez adopted a Proclamation, naming June in New Mexico as “Great Outdoors Month.” Why is this important? Children across the nation are not spending enough time outdoors. Great Outdoors Month gives us the chance to raise awareness of the benefits of getting outdoors and of all of the amazing opportunities across our council and across our state. Members and supporters of Girl Scouts joined us at both Rancho and Barker for our Great Outdoors Month celebrations.

I was so scared to go on the ropes course, but I kept going because I wanted to finish! 10 year old camper

Attendees at the Camp Elliott Barker Great Outdoors Day learn about development plans for the camp.

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Camp Improvements

Camp Elliott Barker

Improvements continue to be made to Camp Elliott Barker. The road has been graded and widened. Hoffman Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fireplace now has glass doors and gas logs which are much safer and more energy efficient. Northern New Mexico Gas Company installed a central heating system in Hoffman Hall. The kitchen has been completely renovated and was utilized this summer for campers. The Angel Fire Garden Club recently landscaped the entrance to Hoffman Hall. And a zipline was added to the high ropes course.

Peggy Sanchez Mills introduces Nancy & Dave Hartson at the CEB Great Outdoors Day Nancy and David Hartson graciously sponsored the construction of a zipline, adding to the existing ropes course. Campers at Camp Elliott Barker were able to experience this new challenge to the ropes course this summer.

Karen, Mary, & Marilyn Asbridge at Camp Elliott Barker In 1993, The Asbridge Family donated the ropes challenge course at Camp Elliott Barker. The ropes and challenge courses have been refurbished due to the continued generosity of the Asbridge family, allowing campers to benefit from the course. Ropes and challenge courses are great for personal development and team-building, with facilitators leading teams through real and imaginary obstacles to build skills such as cooperation, trust, and communication.

Angel Fire Rotary Club The Angel Fire Rotary Club has been a great support our efforts at Camp Elliott Barker. This summer, the Rotary Club held a fundraiser to purchase and then install a disk golf course throughout the camp. They also helped to relocate the Camp Elliott Barker sign from the old entrance to camp to the start of our new disk golf course. We are thankful for the generosity of the Rotary Club in supporting our camp and for giving our campers a new activity to try. Left: Camp Ranger Michael Dean with a representative from the Angel Fire Rotary Club with the relocated Camp Elliott Barker sign at the entrance to the disk golf course.

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Financials

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails depends upon the generosity of the community and individuals to provide girls, adults, and the community with program and leadership support. This support provides programs for 3,868 girls, training, and resources for 2,175 adult volunteers and maintains Council properties, including over 1,700 acres of lush and tranquil forested camps.

Statement of Activities 2015 Income

Investments (-0.4%) Miscellaneous Income (0.1%)

Public Support

Property (0.2%)

Grants & Contributions

$270,676

Programs & Camp Girl Scout Product Sales Girl Scout Equipment Sales Property Investments Miscellaneous Income Total Income

$270,534 $2,072,429 $84,087 $46,836 ($113,022) $27,473 $2,659,013

Girl Scout Equipment Sales (3.2%) Programs & Camp (10.2%)

Revenue

Grants & Contributions (10.2%) Girl Scout Product Sales (77.9%)

Investments Investments (-0.4%) (-4.25%)

Miscellaneous (1.03%) Miscellaneous Income Income (0.1%) Property Property (0.2%)(1.76%)

Girl Scout Equipment Girl Scout Equipment Sales (3.2%)Sales (3.16%) Programs & (10.2%) Camp (10.17%) Programs & Camp

Grants & Contributions (10.18%) Grants & Contributions (10.2%)

Girl Scout Product Sales (77.94%) Girl Scout Product Sales (77.9%)

Capital Expenses (0.5

Expenses Program Services Support Services

Master Development Expenses (0.6%)

$2,287,100

Fund Development (5

Management & General Fund Development Total Operating Expenses Master Development Expenses

$212,754 $159,565 $2,659,419 $15,747

Capital Expenses

$12,484 $2,687,650

Total Expenses

Management & Gene (7.9%)

Program Services (85 Capital Expenses (0.47%) Master Development Expenses (0.6%) Master Development Expenses (0.59%) Fund Development (5.9%) Fund Development (5.60%) Management & General (7.9%) Management & General (7.60%) Program Services (85.1%) Program Services (85.71%) Capital Expenses (0.5%)

Statement of Financial Position Assets Current Assets Investments Property & Equipment Other Long-Term Assets Deposits Total Assets Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities & Net Assets

2015 $476,898 $456,212 $2,573,400 $47,396 $2,567 $3,556,473 $848,876 $2,707,597 $3,556,473

*The condensed Statement of Activities provides an unaudited report for the operating financials of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails. Additional financial information can be requested through the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails administrative headquarters in Albuquerque.

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How the Cookie Crumbles

Many people ask “where does the cookie money go?” Here is how the cookie crumbles: With every purchase, approximately 70% of the proceeds stay in the local Girl Scout council and with the Girl Scout troops and girls to provide a portion of the resources needed to support Girl Scouting within the region, including the portion that goes directly to the group selling the cookies. The balance goes to the baker to pay for the cookies. The net sales that the council and troops raise through the Girl Scout Cookie Program stay with that council and troops. Again, let there be no question: all of the revenue from cookie activities—every penny after paying the baker—stays with the Girl Scout council. Girl Scout councils offer a wide variety of recognition items, program and store-related credits, and travel experiences that girls are eligible to earn individually based on their sales.

How $4.00 per box supports Girl Scouts Direct Support to Girls, Troops & Service Units: $0.76

Cost of the Cookie Program: $1.25

• 20¢ for girl incentives: GS$ • 55¢ for troop earnings • 01¢ for service unit earning

19%

31%

Financial assistance to girls for: membership dues, uniforms and handbooks, program fees, camperships, and troop support

Cost for cookies from the baker Transporation and storage of cookies Incentives Staff and supplies

Council Delivered Activities: $1.95

1% Opportunity Fund: $0.04

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49%

• High quality programs including: • Outdoor Adventure, including Camp • STEM • Healthy Living • Business & Financial Literacy • Maintaining GS camps and program sites • Council hosted girl & volunteer events • Volunteer support, training, & resources • Administrative Expenses

Thank You to All of Our Supporters of the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Challenge! On February 8, chefs, sponsors, and supporters of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails came together at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown for an afternoon of family fun with chefs making delectable sweet and savory treats! This delicious event helped raise money for Girl Scouts across the state. Thank you to all who attended! Congratulations to our Sweet & Savory Winners: Best Sweet: Zinc Best Savory: Bravo! Cucina Italiana Best in Show: Osteria d’ Assisi Most Creative: Bravo! Cucina Italiana People’s Choice: Frost, A Gelato Shoppe

Local Chefs + Girl Scout Cookies + Creativity = AMAZING sweet and savory treats!

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Mission Delivery

As Girl Scouts, we belong to this powerful organization of—and for—girls. The Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law speak to the vision we all share for girls and inspire each of us to work on behalf of tomorrow’s leaders. The Girl Scout Promise and Law express the enduring ethical values and spiritual force of the Girl Scout Movement.

Girl Scout Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

How We Deliver the Mission

Board of Directors. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is governed by the Board of Directors, comprised of community and civic leaders dedicated to providing girls in New Mexico with the opportunities and tools to become our future community leaders. Our Board of Directors provides the vision and leadership that makes Girl Scouts the premier organization for girls. Staff. Twenty nine staff across the council work to lead and support volunteers and the Girl Scout mission. The staff of GSNMT is comprised of dedicated professionals, experienced in delivering high quality youth development services to the girls throughout the state. Volunteers. Volunteer engagement is the foundation of Girl Scouting and provides Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails with the ability to serve girls in the communities where they live. Our staff and volunteer trainers provide endless hours of training and volunteer development opportunities to ensure that our 2,175 volunteers have a meaningful and satisfying experience with Girl Scouts.

Thank you!

Thank you to all of our volunteers, staff and Board of Directors for your time, your skills and your dedication to delivering the Girl Scout Mission throughout New Mexico Trails. Each and every one of you truly do contribute to the Movement!

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Board of Directors Officers Marti Fournier-Revo Chair of the Board of Directors Maribeth Thornton Vice Chair Sherry Schulz Treasurer Becky Teague Secretary Peggy Sanchez Mills CEO

2015 Annual Report

Members at Large Karen Bergren Pamelya Herndon Mary Hockaday Casey Hoyt Charissa Lin Jodi Maheras Delanie Montoya Emily Nail Susan Patrick Marny Schantz Don Welker Marian Wrage

Thank you to our

Individual Donors

Sponsors & Donors

Dick’s Sporting Goods Homan, Mary Sauer, Nancy Elephant Bar and Grill Hoyt, Casey Sayler, Brandon & Angela Anonymous EvaluMation LLC Hrnyak, Kenneth & Jacqueline Schantz, Marny & Joel Ackermann, Nancy Five Star Burgers Huddleston, Judith J. Scheer, Nancy Arceneaux, Linda FIRST LEGO League Johnson, Barbara Schillinger, Leslie Armstrong, Ric Great Harvest Bread Jorgenson, DMD, Dr. Greg, Schmidt, Kevin Arnhart, DDS, Dr. Lisa Harris Jewelers Kaczar, Gregory Schulz, Sherry Lynn & George Asbridge Family Hotel Cascada Kalbfell, Charlene Schumann, John R. Ball, Susan IMPACT Personal Safety Kendall, Daniel Sellers, Elizabeth & Bill Barger, Patricia Intel Foundation - GRANTS Kennedy, Kathryn Shinholser, Charles & Dianne Batsaikhan, Anudari Isotopes Kimbrough, Jennifer Smith, Chevelle, Roberta, & Jeremy Bergren, Kenneth & Karen Jinja Bar & Grill Koeberle, Jan Smithour, Mell A. Bingham, Kimberly & Rodney Kohl’s Koenig, Barbara Smoker, Linda Blackmon, Dave Linton and Associates LLC Koestner, Martha Snyder, Nancy Brewster-Moritomo, Carrie Listen Up Kontny, Rod Solano, Patricia Bridge, Danielle Duquette Lockheed Martin/Sandia National Labs Krebs, Marcia Stahl, Edwin Brock, Inez Los Alamos National Bank Krohn, Burton J. Strohacker, Conrad & Mary Brownlee, Betsy Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation Krostag, Diane Sugars, Laura Brubaker, Cheryl Los Alamos National Labs LaBarre, Melissa Swiler, Tom and Laura Cardwell, John Garrett Los Alamos National Security LLC Laurance, Judith Swinderman, Alisa Casey, Paula D. Loving Thunder Therapuetic Riding Lin, Charrissa Talkington, Susan Chambliss, Gail Massage Envy Litherland, Joyce Tarbox, Maureen Chavez, Amy Max Maintenance & Construction LLC Longfellow, Lorissa & Addison Teague, Rebecca & Weldon Chen, Jenny Merrion Family Foundation Love, Gail Terrill, Shirley Phyllis Cheney, Jerilyn & Jeffrey Moreno Valley Trekkers Lozano, Chris, Anito, & Izabella Thornton, Maribeth & Christopher Chrissinger, Jill & C M Motorola Solutions Foundation Lyle, John & Robin Tomlinson, Brett & Debbie Cleary, Meagan Bayless Mountainside Aerial Imagery Maheras, Jodi Trujillo, Briget Cochran, John & Carol Nambe At Paseo Crossing Marberry, Karen T. Ulibarri, Kristin & Ross Comtois, Marc & Noelle National Museum of Nuclear Science Martin, Joanne (Jo) Weaver, Susie Conran, Catherine New Mexico Stars Martinson, Lesley Welker, Deborah Couture, Madison & Jennifer Northern New Mexico Gas Co. Maurice, Darcy & Grace Wenk, Colleen Covell, Angela Northrop Grumman Corp. Maxwell, Trish Wheeler, Vanessa Crittenden-Palacios, Elizabeth Oropopo McConaghy, Suzanne White, Kaniah, Robertina & Nolan Cummings, Tigerlilly Petland McConnell, Elise White, Ralph & Mary Ann Czuchlewski, Kristina & David PNM Resources Foundation McMahon, Chelsea Wiggins, Nancy & Bryan Daniel, Jennifer RGK Foundation McSween, Desiree Wilkens, Carol Dash, Zora Ricking J. Bar L Leatherworks Michels, Barbara & Gary Willis, Joy Davis, Nancy Rio Rancho Community Foundation Mills, Jason Winsor, Suzanne Dodge, Kym San Juan United Way Milnes, Esther Wood, James Drury, Donald & M. Lois Santa Ana Star Center/Global Spectrum Mitchell, William Wood, Margaret Dunne, Dan and Susan Sheraton Hotel Uptown Montoya, Delanie Woodcock, Randy & Jacqueline Eden, Lisa & Josh Smith’s/Kroger Morgan, Christine A. Wouters, Laura & Jan Elliott, Russell State of NM Dept. of Finance & Admin Nicholas, Nancy Wrage, Marian Estrada, Yvonne Sweet Tomatoes O’Brien, Faolan Penland Ewing, Frances K. O’Brien, Wendy & Terry Felsch, Colleen and Robert Corporations & Foundations Taos Ski Valley Inc. TARGET #356 Oldenborg, Carole & Richard Ferrera-Maya, Nicole ACES TechSource Inc. Olivas, Itzel, Sonia & Rodrigo Foster, David Admiral Beverage Corp. Ten Thousand Waves Ormerod, Donna & Kevin Fournier-Revo, Marti & Terrence Albertsons LLC Community Partners Texas Land and Cattle Ortega, Amanda, Fred & Amber-Jade Allsup Lonnie Frame, Wendy Thornburg Investment Management Otero, Katelynn, Judy & Andrew Frederickson, Rosmarie & Paul Alphagraphics Trader Joe’s Otero, Madalyn Gallegos, Diane Amazon Smile TriCore Reference Laboratories Pager, Stu Gelsinger, Debra Angel Fire Community Foundation Troop 00012 Painton Swiler, Laura Glaser, Ronald Art.i.Fact United Way of Central New Mexico Palomino, Gabriella, Christina & Jesus Backstreet Grill Graff, Patricia United Way of Eastern New Mexico Paster, Janice Green, Clinton & Joyce Bank of Albuquerque United Way of Northern New Mexico Patrick, Susan Green, Randy BBVA Compass University of New Mexico Pattillo, Beth Grose, Vanessa (Shoe) Bestway Cleaners UPS Store Pennington, Marie Grothey, Mina Jane Canteen Brew House US Bank Peterson, Klaus & Barbara Haines, Nancy Kells Century Bank Verizon Pickering, Susan Hall, James and Janet CFC - NCA Vest Orthodontics PC Porter, Debbie Harberts, Megan & Daniel CFC Arizona Walmart - Store #850 Reuter, Joanne Hart, Patricia Chama River Brewing Walmart Foundation Reynolds, Shirley & Merrion Hartson, David & Nancy Chenega Support Services Wild Birds Unlimited Rightley, Maria & Paul Hatch, Steven & Annette City of Rio Rancho Roberts, Lewis H. Haulenbeek, Kimberly Cliff’s Amusement Park *The Fund Development staff have made every Robinson, Sherry Heffron, Warren & Rosalee Comm. Health Charities of the West effort to ensure that this list is accurate. The Herbias, Evangeline, Elsa & Andrew Rogers, Lisa Creamland Dairies list reflects donations received from October 1, Sanchez Mills, Peggy & Jim Hirschfeld, Deidre Culligan Bottled Water 2014 – September 30, 2015. If you find an error Santini, Anthony Hirt, Flavia Dekker/Perich/Sabatini or omission, please contact Charlene Kalbfell at Saucedo, Alevia, Ava, Danielle, & Levi Desert Southwest CFC Hockaday, Mary Y.P. 505.923.2515 CKalbfell@GS-NMTrails.org

Girl Scout Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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.

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.

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