Launching forward
Looking back
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s board of directors requests your presence at the
2020 Annual Meeting of Voting Members Monday, March 16 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. registration • 6:30 p.m. meeting Fee: Free Open seating Reply at www.girlscoutsindiana.org/annualmeeting Leadership and Learning Center at Camp Dellwood 7201 Girl Scout Lane | Indianapolis, IN 46214
“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.” - Juliette Gordon Low
2020 Annual Meeting Dear Voting Members, We look forward to seeing you at the 14th annual meeting of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana on March 16 as we honor the volunteers that have such an impactful role in the lives of 25,000 central Indiana girls. We are excited for the theme of the meeting which is “Launching Forward, Looking Back.” You will hear from Girl Scouts and alum as they reflect on what they have loved about Girl Scouts and what they are most hopeful for in our future. At the meeting you will also be asked to elect our volunteer board of directors and board development committee who will join us in leading the Girl Scout Movement, as well as our 2020 Girl Scout convention slate of delegates. There is so much to be excited for in 2020, and we are thankful for all that you bring to the Movement through your passion, your time, your investment and your enthusiasm for the world’s best organization for girls! We are proud to provide you eight choice locations to participate again this year. You will experience the same celebration of Girl Scouting at all seven service centers or the Leadership and Learning Center at Camp Dellwood. Please remember that your attendance is critical for us to conduct the business meeting of our council, and not to mention, you won’t want to miss it. Please come early to register, relax and visit with old friends and the new ones that you will make. Warmest wishes,
Vandana Kapur Board Chair
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Danielle Shockey Chief Executive Officer
2020 National Delegates Slate............................................9 Bylaws Pertaining to Election............................................10 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes....................................11-14
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2020 Slate for Election and Current Members Board of Directors Paul Ainslie
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2023
Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2022
Former director of I-STEM Resource Network-Purdue University. Graduate of University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University. GS Connection: Partnered with Girl Scouts to expand STEM education in Indiana, GSCI board and committee member. Mary Azar Callahan Director of Partnerships, Indy Chamber. Graduate of Purdue University and studied at Oxford University/England. GS Connection: troop leader, Lt. Governor’s Leadership Luncheon Committee, GSCI board member and board development committee chair. Debi Bardhan-Akala Director of regulatory affairs, Citizens Energy Group. Graduate of Indian School of Mines, Pondicherry Central University and Bangalore University. Jo Biggers CPA, MBA, VP of finance and administrationCountryMark. Graduate of Indiana University and University of Virginia. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member.
Gabriel Black
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2021
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2023
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2023
Student, Girl Scout Leadership Experience GS Connection: Girl Scout Hollin Bolden IC business account manager, Cummins, Inc. Graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and Ball State University. GS Connection: GSCI committee member. Dr. Ken Britt Senior vice president and dean, Fred S. Klipsch Educators College, Marian University. Graduate of Marshall University, The Catholic University of America and West Liberty University.
Term ending: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 Annual Meeting
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Monica Brownewell Smith Counsel, Barnes & Thornburg. Graduate of Valparaiso University Law School and DePauw University.
Officer-2nd Vice Chair
Term ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Julie Carson VP/SBB-business development officer for Busey. Graduate of Indiana University. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member.
Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2022
Jean Caster
Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2021
GS Connection: former Girl Scout and troop leader, GSCI board and committee member. Rebecca Carl Associate VP for engagement-Indiana University Graduate of Indiana State University and Butler University. GS Connection: former Girl Scout and GSCI board and committee member.
Project leader/Healthy Indiana Plan program directorAnthem, Inc. Graduate of Indiana University Kelley School of Business and studied at Tilburg University/ The Netherlands. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member. Kim Dodson Executive director-The Arc of Indiana. Graduate of Purdue University.
Marco Dominguez Director of community outreach-Financial Center First Credit Union. Graduate of Butler University and Vincennes University. GS Connection: Latinas Taking the Lead, GSCI board and committee member.
Dr. Sue Ellspermann
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2023
President-Ivy Tech Community College. Former Lt. Governor of Indiana, former Indiana State Representative for District 74. Graduate of University of Louisville and Purdue University. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, GSCI board and committee member.
Term ending: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 Annual Meeting
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Krystal Fleeger
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
Officer-Treasurer
Term ending 2022
Quality control team leader-Eli Lilly & Company. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, program partner and GSCI board and committee member. Beth Forman Senior manager-Deloitte & Touche LLP. Graduate of Indiana University. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, GSCI board and committee member. Jo Lynn Garing
Officer-Secretary
Term Ending 2022
Manager of group communications-Roche Diagnostics, Graduate of Indiana University. GS Connection: Troop leader and GSCI board and committee member.
Arwa Ghalawan
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2023
Diversity and inclusion representative, Infosys. Graduate of Ivy Tech Community College. GS Connection: GS mom.
Rachel Hazaray
Member-at-Large
Term Ending 2022
Officer-Board Chair
Term Ending 2022
Manager & assistant general counsel-Subaru of Indiana Automotive. Graduate of IU School of Business and IU McKinney School of Law. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, GSCI board and committee member. Vandana Kapur Chief financial officer-Indy Chamber. Graduate of Indiana University Kelley School of Business. GS Connection: GSCI board member and committee member.
Term ending: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 Annual Meeting
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Courage v Confidence v Character Sheena Lee
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
Vice president of operations, Etica Group. Graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and Hanover College
Lucia Mar Senior vice president, market executive, Indiana Global Commercial Banking at Bank of America. Graduate of University of Georgia and Central University of Finance and Economics. Laura Merrifield Wilson Assistant professor of Political Science, University of Indianapolis. Graduate of University of Alabama and Ohio University. Camishe Nunley Licensed mental health counselor-Healing Your Hidden Hurts. Graduate of Indiana State University. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member. Jennifer Ping Executive director governmental affairs-Krieg DeVault. Graduate of Purdue University. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member.
Jennifer Pittman AVP, community affairs-One America. Graduate of Franklin College. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member. Tiffany Presley Tax attorney, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Graduate of Indiana University Bloomington Sophie Quick Student, Girl Scout Leadership Experience GS Connection: Girl Scout
Term ending: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 Annual Meeting
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Courage v Confidence v Character Michele Richey
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Officer-1st Vice Chair
Term ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Counsel, Honda North America, Inc. Graduate of Indiana University McKinney School of Law and Hanover College. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, GSCI board and committee member. Kim Schwieterman Vice president of sales & marketing-TwinMed. Graduate of Eastern Michigan University. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member. Jenelle Smagala President, Synthesis. Graduate of Ball State University Stephanie Smithey Shareholder-Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Graduate of Loyola University School of Law and University of Notre Dame. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, co-troop leader, GSCI board and committee member, HR task group chair, national delegate, co-chair of the Executive Search Committee. Taryn Stone Partner-Ice Miller LLP. Graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member. Jason Ulm Vice president of sales, AXIATP. Graduate of Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Term ending: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 Annual Meeting
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Mary Azar Callahan
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
Peter Brasovan Chief financial officer, Nap Town Fitness. Graduate of Indiana University-Kelley School of Business.
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Roberta Courtright
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
Director of partnerships, Indy Chamber. Graduate of Purdue University and studied at Oxford University/England. GS Connection: Troop leader, Lt. Governor’s Leadership Luncheon Committee, GSCI board member and Board Development Committee Chair.
Director of community & player relations-Indiana Fever/Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Graduate of Aquinas College-Grand Rapids. GS Connection: Program partner, GSCI board and committee member.
Olivia Hawbaker
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Project manager, Citizens Energy Group. Graduate of Purdue University and University of Canterbury. Tiffany Lemons
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Organizational development consultant-Indiana University. Graduate of Indiana University, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, former GSCI staff member. Dr. Kimberly Mayrose
Proposed Member-at-Large
Term ending 2023
Physician, medical director, Anthem Indiana Medicaid, Behavioral Health. Graduate of Indiana University, Indiana University School of Medicine and Medical College of Virginia. GS Connection: Troop leader
Term ending: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 Annual Meeting
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Jennifer Pittman
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2021
AVP, community affairs-One America. Graduate of Franklin College. GS Connection: GSCI board and committee member.
Maggie Stevens
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Member-at-Large
Term ending 2022
Chief operations officer-Indiana Connected by 25. Graduate of St. Louis University, University of Charleston, and University of Cincinnati. GS Connection: GSCI committee member. Diana Sullivan Clinical faculty-Indiana University School of Nursing. Graduate of Indiana University. GS Connection: former Girl Scout, troop leader, former GSCI board chair and committee member.
2020 National Delegate Slate
2020 National Alternate Delegate Slate
Mary Azar Callahan Marissa Bardo TaiYanna Dorsey Beth Floyd Tammy Goldstein Jessica Hart Susan Herbert-Haynes Izabelle Hilderbrand Paris Himes Jade Maxwell Lori Maxwell Sarah Nathan Jessica Oswalt Sabrina Richard Gloria Sanchez Stephanie Smithey Teresa Watson Christine Woodward Isabelle Woodward
Hillary Macy Sherri Wilson
Term ending: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 Annual Meeting
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Bylaws (selected excerpts) Article IV – Board Development Committee 3. Duties: The duties of the Board Development Committee shall be as follows: Article VII – Board of Directors a.
The Board Development Committee shall present at each Annual Meeting of the Council a single slate of Officers of the Council, members-at-large of the Board of Directors and members of the Board Development Committee. If vacancies occur in Officers, members of the Board of Directors, or the Board Development Committee between Annual Meetings, the Board Development Committee shall recommend nominee(s) to the Board.
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A single slate for Delegates and nominees to fill vacancies among elected Delegates, should vacancies occur, to the National Council of Girl Scouts of the United States of America shall be presented at the Annual Meeting, as provided in Article XI.
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In partnership with the Board Chair and CEO, the Board Development Committee shall assure the education of the Board of Directors and orientation of new members of the Board of Directors, assess Board education, and plan for succession.
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Nominations for any position may be made from the floor, provided the eligibility of such nominees had been established and written consent to serve, if elected, had been secured and was in the hands of the Chair of the Board Development Committee ten (10) days before the meeting.
4. Vacancies. Except as provided in Article VI, Section 2, of these Bylaws, vacancies in the Board of Directors occurring by death, resignation, creation of new directorships, or otherwise, may be filled until the next Annual Meeting by vote of the majority of the remaining directors then in office, though less than a quorum, at any meeting of the Board of Directors called for that purpose.
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Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
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2019 Annual Meeting Minutes The annual meeting of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Inc. was held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Leadership and Learning Center, 7201 Girl Scout Lane in Indianapolis, Indiana. Board Chair Diana Sullivan presided over the meeting. Diana welcomed everyone to the meeting and announced that the council’s business would be conducted in addition to recognizing adults and community partners that have affected the lives of thousands of girls in central Indiana. Special guests, Brad Ellsworth, President of Vectren Energy Delivery-South and Justin Thang, Executive Director of the Hope School were introduced and received a round of applause for their support of Girl Scouts. Diana reminded everyone that it was the third year of hosting the annual meeting at the Leadership and Learning Center, as well as live streaming the meeting to each of the council’s Service Centers. Diana stated that as voting was conducted on meeting business, votes would be gathered from each Service Center. Diana asked that all stand as Girl Scout and board member, Arlissa Dumas led the opening ceremony Diana called the business meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Diana announced that it was a pleasure to serve her third and final year as board chair of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and acknowledged the excitement of renewed energy and purpose as we said good bye to our longtime friend and retired CEO, Deborah Hearn Smith, and welcomed new CEO Danielle Shockey. Diana commented that she had enjoyed working with Danielle and watching her flourish in her role and looks forward to our future led by her and the continuing and newly elected board members. Diana thanked all in attendance for their hard work and dedication to the Movement and noted that on an average, Girl Scout Volunteers donate more than 300 hours of service each year in comparison to 50 hours per year that most Americans volunteer and as a result, our Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization. The meeting continued with Diana stating the priorities of the council through 2020: to reach and serve more girls; deliver consistent, quality outcome-driven girl programs; continue to build capacity through board engagement to deliver on our mission: and work collaboratively with central Indiana communities and Girl Scouts of the USA to build and enhance our brand. Concluding the Board Chair Report, Diana introduced CEO Danielle Shockey who was given a warm welcome. Danielle stated that she was honored to be with everyone in her second annual meeting and provided a state of the council report that consisted of: the council’s annual report; the 2019 county representative opportunities; and highlights of the upcoming 2020 National Convention Session in Orlando, Florida. In closing, she thanked the adult go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders attending the meeting and pointed out their special stickers as a member of the Give.Help.Repeat family and encouraged everyone to join this wonderful group of supporters. Diana introduced Secretary Nicole Harper who defined the voting members as stated in the council’s bylaws and presented the credential report. Nicole announced that 178 voting members were in attendance and a majority of counties were present to meet quorum.
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Courage v Confidence v Character Motion: Nicole accepted a motion to approve the 2018 annual meeting minutes. The motion was seconded. Nicole continued by directing the voting membership to stand in approval, including the Service Center locations. Those opposed were then asked to stand. With the majority vote, the 2018 annual meeting minutes were approved. Diana recognized Treasurer Vandana Kapur who announced that the council had received a clean audit on its financial statements and reminded everyone that the change to a fiscal year end of September 30th to correspond with the membership year and the fiscal years of most of the Movement, is why the audited financial statements are for a short nine-month year. Vandana reported that the financial statements show a decrease in net assets of just $13,000 and that we used over a million dollars in donations with donor restrictions and we generated a nearly equal surplus from operations for the short year and that the council continues to dedicate a large portion of its revenues to program expense-85% in 2018. Vandana closed the Treasurer’s Report by stating that copies of the annual report were available on the council’s website and that the audit would be available in April. Diana recognized Board Development Committee Chair Mary Azar Callahan. In accordance with the bylaws, Mary presented the single slate for the Board of Directors, the Members-at-Large, and the Board Development Committee. Board of Directors-Officers: Nominated for a three-year term ending 2022 Vandana Kapur, Chair Stephanie Smithey, 1st Vice Chair Monica Brownewell Smith, 2nd Vice Chair Beth Forman, Treasurer Jo Lynn Garing, Secretary Board of Directors-Members-at-Large: Nominated for a one-year term ending 2020 Arlissa Dumas Board of Directors-Members-at-Large: Nominated for a two-year term ending 2021 Krystal Fleegers Board of Directors-Members-at-Large: Nominated for a three-year term ending 2022 Paul Ainslie Josephine Biggers Rebecca Carl
Julie Carson Jean Caster Kim Dodson
Rachel Hazaray Camishe Nunley Jennifer Pittman
Michele Richey Kim Schwieterman
Board Development Committee, Members-at-Large: Nominated for a one-year term ending 2020 Marjorie Darden Hollin Bolden Board Development Committee, Members-at-Large: Nominated for a three-year term ending 2022 Tiffany Lemons Maggie Stevens Diana Sullivan Annual Meeting
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Motion: Mary moved to accept the slate of nominees for the Board of Directors and the Board Development Committee as presented. Since this motion comes from a committee, a second motion was not required. Mary added that elections shall be by ballot in contested elections and may be by voice or other means in uncontested elections and a plurality of votes cast shall elect. Since this was an uncontested election, Mary requested that the voting members stand to vote, including those members at the Service Centers. Those opposed were then asked to stand. With the majority vote, the slate was elected as presented. Mary called for the newly elected Board of Directors and the Board Development Committee to join her and Diana at the lectern. The installation of the newly elected Board members and Board Development Committee members followed. The meeting continued with Danielle presenting the Community Award that recognizes a business or organization who has partnered with Girl Scouts of Central Indiana to provide Girl Scouting opportunities, bring visibility to Girl Scouts in the community or give support to improve council properties for girls to utilize and enjoy. The first Community Award was given to Hope for Tomorrow and accepted by Justin Thang for opening their doors so the first Burmese Girl Scout Troop could meet regularly and for finding a staff person familiar with Burmese culture to lead the Troop. The second Community Award was given to Vectren and accepted by Brad Ellsworth for their partnership of supplying personnel and supplies to support the needs and upkeep of Camp Gallahue. The award ceremony continued with Danielle recognizing the Volunteer Recognition Committee, who gave personal time and thoughtful consideration reviewing each nomination. Announcement of the awards followed. Appreciation Pin: Karen Allen Danielle Dale Lana Lavengood Cynthia Pyle Jana Anderson Jennifer Davee Aileen Lee Michelle Richardson Alyssa Andritsch Tamrynne Eblen Stephanie Leslie Paula Ricketts Rosaura Angeles Jessica Ferran Kristina Lind Jennifer Rodriquez Amber Baker Julie Finn Julia Macias Cassie Rossman Elizabeth Beckner Debbie Forbeck Megan Mathena Jennifer Schwab Jayme Bellman Christina Gantt Christie McLaughlin Heather Scott Monica Benfield Lisa Gibson Steph Meyers Valarie Seward Dawn Berkenstock Sherry Gibson Tawana Miller Jennifer Skarstedt Elizabeth Bolden Joanne Hester Elissa Moise Wendy Straw Heather Bozzo Elizabeth Hilderbrand Erica Morgan Betty Umbarger Jessica Branz Lisa Hirner Amy Muegge Drew Urbanski Sara Calac Kendall Horvatich Tracy Nestander Jennifer Victory-Newberg Kristina Carlson Pam Kovac Shirley Nugent Stephanie Waybill Jennifer Case Jodie Latiolais Jaime Palmer Michelle Whitehead Amy Cleveland Scott Latiolais Holly Phoenix Honor Pin: Jennifer Crooks Mary Edwards Lisa Hirner
Lori Maxwell Andrea Osborne Whitney Robinson
Michelle Schnabel Kristine Sills Jenn Stummp
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Jennifer Weinert Catherine Wells Diane Wuestefeld
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USA President’s Award (Service Units): Carmel West North South Vigo Henry County Manuka-Hamilton County Jay County Sullivan County JoSheWe-Hamilton County Zionsville-Boone County Leadership of Excellence Award: Phyllis Coe-Martin Stephanie Mariani-Parshley Ruth Perkins Debbie Webster Katina Rossow Thanks Badge: Erika Graham Deborah Thompson Thanks Badge 2: Connie Holzhausen Deborah L. McCloud Administrative Award: Diana Sullivan Diana recognized the retiring members of the Board of Directors and the Board Development Committee and thanked them for their service. Retiring Board of Directors and Board Development Committee: Jasmin French Barbara Terkoski Nicole Harper Sue Springirth Pat Jones Ella West Shelly Langona Terry Whitt Bailey Diana Sullivan Nikki Woodsen-Bass Danielle presented the meeting’s closing remarks by stating that this has been a wonderful evening. During her first year, she has been so inspired by the many Volunteers, organizations, and companies who are dedicated to our girls and the Movement and reflected on where we’ve come from and celebrate our successes. Danielle congratulated all the award recipients and stated that through the commitment of the people in the room, together with dedicated Volunteers and staff across the country, may Girl Scouting continue to positively impact the lives of many more generations of girls and thanked everyone for their efforts on behalf of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. With no further business to conduct, the annual meeting of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Inc. was adjourned at 8:15 pm. Respectfully submitted, Nicole Harper Board Secretary Annual Meeting
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