OCTOBER 2017
All girls, all the time It was my pleasure to travel with Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s delegation to Columbus, Ohio, for the 54th National Council Session of Girl Scouts of the USA. During the opening ceremony, after watching more than 200 Girl Scouts present flags from across the country and around the globe, we were inspired by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., who discussed the importance of our girls-only organization. She said, “Girls who spend more time in a single-gender setting consistently do better in leadership, success and outcomes.” And we couldn’t agree more! As Girl Scouts, we are dedicated to the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) ™ in each and every girl and volunteer who walks through our doors. For more than 105 years, Girl Scouts has provided an environment where girls are comfortable exploring who they are, and discovering who they want to become.
Thanks to this approach, Girl Scouts have gone on to become leaders in business, entertainment, media, space exploration, politics, tech, and so much more. It’s all in the numbers. • 97 percent of parents say Girl Scouts has been a positive activity for their daughter. • 96 percent of girls have tried at least one new thing in Girl Scouts. • 90 percent of parents say their daughter is more confident because of Girl Scouts.
recruitment event. There is no better time to be a Girl Scout. Speaking of time, grab your jacket, pull on a pair of hiking shoes, and spend some quality time in the great outdoors with your Girl Scouts. Visit an orchard and learn about its unique eco-system, explore the animal habitat that resides in a state park or camp out under the stars with thousands of fellow Girl Scouts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during our Slumber at the Speedway event.
• 74 percent of parents say that because of Girl Scouts, their daughter has gained entrepreneurial and business skills.
Sincerely,
Know a girl or volunteer who could benefit from our Movement’s successful leadership model? Invite them to an upcoming Girl Scout program activity or
Deborah Hearn Smith, CEO
There is Power in every
Women’s Equality Day
The campaign for equality continues. . . This year, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana celebrated Women’s Equality Day with luncheons in both Terre Haute and Lafayette. Lafayette’s luncheon was held in conjunction with the League of Women Voters® of Greater Lafayette. Terre Haute’s keynote speaker was Kristie West, director of operations for GE Aviation’s Unison Industries. She addressed the important role women play in STEM and the need to recruit young women to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics. Lafayette’s keynote speaker was Susan Jischke, global compensation program manager for IBM. Her address focused on the importance of pay equality in the workplace. Thanks to Coldwell Banker Shook, Heath and Associates-CPA, Old National Bank, Novelis, Purdue Krannert’s School of Management, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for their presenting sponsorship of the luncheons.
Giving
Celebrating Juliette Gordon Low’s legacy On October 31, Girl Scouts across the world will celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday. As her birthday approaches, we encourage you to think about ways you can join us in our celebration of Juliette Gordon Low and support the organization she built.
There are so many ways for you to give¬! You can give of your time by volunteering to make a difference in the life of a girl. You can expand your legacy through planned giving. And, you can make a monetary donation to ensure all girls can participate in Girl Scouts. 2
Juliette Gordon Low made several personal sacrifices, including selling a stand of her own pearls, to keep Girl Scouts moving forward. Visit www. girlscoutsindiana.org/give/ and help us honor our founder’s 157th birthday by making your gift today.
OCTOBER 2017
Latinas Taking the Lead Girl Scouts to honor 25 graduates Now in its twelfth year, Latinas Taking the Lead is a leadership program that builds skills for Latino women and empowers them to be leaders in the community. The Latinas Taking the Lead group met throughout the summer to learn about Girl Scouts, volunteering, and discovering the changing needs of their communities. Latinas Taking the Lead graduation ceremony will be held on October
14 at Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s Leadership and Learning Center. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. and includes an opportunity for participants to attend sessions on family law and etiquette. We congratulate all 25 participants on their achievement and encourage more Latino women to engage in community service.
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