DECEMBER 2017
A fond farewell convey the profound sense of peace, joy and love I felt in those moments. This experience allows me to be steadfast in my faith that women will find a way to lead the planet to a place of peace.
I began my life’s journey as an eager, seven year old camper at Camp Dellwood and now the journey ends where it began. But oh the places I’ve been! Girl Scouting has taken me to every corner of the United States and singing around campfires in Japan, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa. I joined my sister Girl Scouts as we sang Kumbaya and linked arms with our sisters from Israel, Palestine, India, France and the USA. Words cannot
I have been blessed to have a career that allowed me to live my passion every day. It has been my privilege to work side by side with people of all faiths, races and economic status who share my values. All of us shared a common sense of community and giving, and what a great way to spend one’s work life. My goal was always to serve, and being able to lead has been a high honor. I leave you with a heart of gratitude knowing you are in good hands with your new CEO, Danielle Shockey. I want to thank the board and staff for honoring my wish to not have a retirement celebration. If you wish
Welcome Danielle Shockey Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s board of directors is pleased to announce that Danielle Shockey, a Girl Scout alumna, will become our chief executive officer beginning January 1, 2018. Shockey’s experience serving Indiana’s youth spans a career of 20 years.
“As a former Girl Scout, I am a product of the power that exists in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience,” said Shockey. “It has been a long time since I proudly wore my uniform, stood beside my friends, and held up
to acknowledge my service, please contribute to the council so the program activities that take girls outside to the natural world can continue. Somewhere, there is a seven year old girl who has much to give the world, but first she needs to experience the endless possibilities of her universe. Your contribution will give her that chance and let her find her voice. Thank you for allowing me the honor to be your leader. I hope you have a warm memory of our time together. I wish you peace, love and joy. Always a Girl Scout,
Deborah Hearn Smith
my three fingers and recited the Girl Scout Promise. The valuable life lessons learned by me and millions of other young women is the reason why I am thrilled to serve as the chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.” “We are delighted to welcome Danielle back home as a Girl Scout alumna,” said Diana Sullivan, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s board chair. “Our board of directors is confident that she will build on the legacy left by retiring CEO Deborah Hearn Smith, and help our girls reach even greater heights as tomorrow leaders.”