CEOupdate R. B. Annis Foundation gift supports Leadership and Learning Center at Dellwood The R.B. Annis Educational Foundation has awarded Girl Scouts of Central Indiana a $250,000 grant to help build the Leadership and Learning Center at Camp Dellwood. The center will prepare our 18,000 adult volunteers with the skills and abilities needed to prepare future generations of women leaders. Robert B. Annis was born in 1907 in Connersville, Ind. Early in life, he demonstrated a great deal of artistic ability. Later, he found a love for science and technology and started the R.B. Annis Company. For more than 60 years, their innovative designs in radio technology and magnetics have earned an international reputation. Fun fact: Annis invented the magnetic theft detectors used in library books. Annis was a man interested in education above all else, especially the education of young people. Throughout his life, he demonstrated the importance of community involvement. It was through his community involvement that Annis met Elmira Vermillion. They shared an interest in community service and working
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with young people and were married in 1988. The R.B. Annis Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Educational welcome Foundation was established in 1996 home and fulfills Annis’ Capital dream of supporting not Campaign only education and science, but also art, music, and historic preservation. Since the passing of Robert Annis in 1999, Elmira has dedicated her life to continuing Robert’s legacy of supporting education and S.T.E.M. for young people. Elmira has become a dear friend of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. In 2000, she facilitated a gift from the foundation for $100,000 toward the Math and Science Center, naming the Astronomy Court after her late husband. In 2007, the foundation awarded a $70,000 grant to fund the Annis Math and Science Van.
We send a heart felt thank you to Mrs. Annis and the R.B. Annis Educational Foundation for their generous support of Girl Scouts over the last 14 years and our mission to continue building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. To make a contribution, visit girlscoutsindiana.org or contact Charlitta Winston, capital campaign manager, at cwinston@girlscoutsindiana.org.
In Remembrance:
Leona Patterson and Katie Huehl Girl Scouts of Central Indiana recently lost two women who shared their belief and commitment in the mission with girls over several decades. The time and passion each woman exhibited was priceless. As a Girl Scout council, we are better for having them in our circle. Leona Patterson was a dedicated leader for her daughters’ troops. She spent countless hours supporting the girls’ activities and helping make a difference in many girls’ lives. By spending time and sharing her guidance, girls were able to experience opportunities that, otherwise, may have passed them by. One of her Girl Scouts was recently quoted saying, “Many thanks for teaching us so many lessons in life and about life. Your guidance will always be cherished by Troop #671.” Katie Huehl was another legendary Girl Scout. She first got involved with Girl Scouts of the USA as a counselor at Camp Dellwood during college. Later, she led a Girl Scout troop in Lawrenceburg, and was a leader for her daughters’ troop. Katie was active with the
Hoosier Capital Girl Scout council and served as president from 1962–1965. Women like Leona and Katie exhibit the true meaning of giving time, talent, and treasure. Both requested gifts to Girl Scouts in lieu of flowers. Katie also left a legacy gift. We thank them for everything they have done and given to Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.
Top: Katie Huehl Left, from left to right: Front row: Sue Gipe, Peggy Patterson, Francie Raber, Diane Bishop, Laurie Wright. Back row: Leona Patterson (leader), Jan Lannerd, Linda Wesselman, Susan Cornett, Judy Osborn, Myrtle Raber (leader). Below, from left to right: Jan (Lannerd) Traphagan, Susan (Cornett) Melton, Diane (Bishop) Holle, Vicky (Patterson) Eisenhut, Peggy (Patterson) Naile, Leona Patterson.
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Hoosier Girlz First Lego League team embraces diversity through comic Hoosier Girlz is one of the First Lego League (FLL) teams supported by Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Based in Bloomington, and partially sponsored by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana and Motorola, the Hoosier Girlz team has become a force to be reckoned with in the FLL circuit. The team is comprised of 10 girls, all between the ages of 10 and 12, with a rich cultural heritage that includes families from Columbia, India, Indonesia, Korea, and Tanzania. This rich heritage inspired Hoosier Girlz throughout their FLL experience.
The Hoosier Girlz also did a phenomenal job during their FLL competition season. At the Columbus Qualifying Tournament, they received the highest robot score (333 points) and the highest average score (301 points) under Robot Performance, and ended up in 1st place overall. At the state championship, they won the robot reliability traveling trophy for most consistent robot scores, took the 1st place Innovative Solution prize for their project, and finished with the 14th highest score in the robot game (303 points). Congratulations to Hoosier Girlz on a great season and an incredible job on their tornado safety comic book!
Because of the large international population in Bloomington Excerpt from Tornado Safety comic, English who are unfamiliar with tornadoes, the Hoosier Girlz came up with the idea of creating a graphic novel to teach tornado safety to kids. To ensure broad comprehension, they translated it into the top five non-English languages spoken at their school: Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, and Indonesian. Because of their backgrounds, three of the girls were able to do the translations themselves (with grammar checking by their parents) for the Spanish, Korean, and Photo courtesy of Elmer Denman, IPFW Indonesian versions. The Left to right: Susan Tanney (troop co-leader), Taylor Richardson, Rachel Wheeler (coach), Madison Edie-Booker, Gretchen Wheeler, other translations were Hanan Mohamed (mentor), Haifa Mohamed, Poorabi Nanda, Natalie Hogan, Shanna Kim, Bakhita Endrizal, Brian Wheeler (coach). done by friends of the team. Not pictured: Joelle Jackson, Grace Scharnowske. 3
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July 11
Hamilton County Leadership Luncheon
Ice Cream Social
The Mansion at Oakhill, Carmel March 22-April 19 Scouting for Food
Monument Circle, Indianapolis October 4 Latinas Taking the Lead Graduation
All Kroger locations in central Indiana
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April 28
Slumber at the Speedway
Annual Meeting Ivy Tech Conference Center, Indianapolis May 3-11 Lemonade Day June 7 Girls of Distinction JW Marriott, Indianapolis
October 11 Indianapolis Motor Speedway October 16-19 Girl Scouts National Convention/ Girl Scout Leadership Institute Salt Lake City, UT October 29 Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Luncheon Indiana Roof Ballroom, Indianapolis