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ArtsQuest Center™ at SteelStacks 25 TH ANNIVERSARY
2023 Take the Lead
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In Celebration of Frances Hesselbein
1915-2022
Dear Friends of Girl Scouting,
There are so many people and accomplishments to celebrate this year, as we come together to mark the 25th silver anniversary year of “Take the Lead” in the Lehigh Valley. Among them is the fact that, after the “down” years of COVID, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) membership was up 12% last year, and we are on pace to grow between 12% and 15% this coming year!
Girl Scouts provides a supportive and inclusive environment for girls to develop leadership skills, build self-confidence, and explore their passions…something that is more important now than ever before. Through an ever-wider variety of experiences and activities, GSEP girls are learning life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. And they are developing a genuine sense of connection and community.
Speaking of which, the four amazing women being honored this year are shining examples of courage, confidence, and character in their own right. Each honoree is committed to bettering the Lehigh Valley community in diverse ways. It is a privilege to acknowledge and celebrate them, as well as to pay respect to, and to remember, the legendary Frances Hesselbein, a distinguished Lehigh Valley resident who served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and who passed away in December at 107.
We hope this evening’s event will give you an inside glimpse of the ways in which girls spring to life with excitement and optimism when they immerse themselves in Girl Scout activities, projects, and events. As our theme suggests, at the end of the day, Girl Scouts is about leadership and empowerment: girls knowing right from wrong, trusting their internal compasses, and using their instincts and energies to advocate for themselves and others and better their worlds. We empower girls to do exactly that—and it is arguably the most important thing we can do for this country’s future.
Please accept our thanks for your generosity tonight. Special thanks to this year’s Premier Sponsors, PPL and Michelle and Vincent Sorgi, whose dedication to Girl Scouting is impacting the lives of girls in the Valley. Together, you are all helping us cultivate a generation of young women who, when confronted with life’s challenges and injustices of any kind big or small, will know how to step in, not step aside. Girl Scouts take action which builds their self-esteem and contributes to defining their purpose, and simultaneously makes the world a better place.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Kim E. Fraites-Dow Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Deborah Hassan Retired Partner Deloitte & Touche, LLP Chair, Board of Directors Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
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CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Congratulations 2023 Take the Lead Honorees! PPL Corporation is proud to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s annual Take the Lead event.
Dear Friends,
It is a true pleasure to serve as Chair of this year’s “Take the Lead” event in its 25th-anniversary year and it is an amazing opportunity to salute the four remarkable Lehigh Valley women who are tonight’s honorees.
Vicki, Michelle, Lisa, and Darlene are accomplished leaders who epitomize our values and are committed to service in our communities. Four exceptional high school aged Girl Scouts had the opportunity to get to know and learn from these women. They saw how the honorees utilize their talents, inspiration, and achievement to lead and mentor others and have a sustainable impact on the community.
The term “role model” is perhaps overused at times. But one cannot overstate the importance of providing our girls with real-life examples of what’s possible when you successfully navigate life’s challenges to create opportunities and give back to others.
You know outdoor adventures and camping trips—timeless elements of Girl Scouts—are fantastic, fun, and crucial. When you support GSEP, you are also underwriting a full range of educational and developmental programs, including leadership training, community-service opportunities, and handson skill building in areas such as business, science and technology, the arts, and entrepreneurship.
Thank you for spending time with us this evening, and for your generosity to young women for whom the Girl Scouts is a place of friendship, learning, bright futures, and shining possibilities.
I offer my enormous, heartfelt thanks to all our supporters past, present, and future who are making possible our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Sincerely,
Marlene Beers Vice President and Controller, PPL Corporation Chair, 2023 Take the Lead Member-at-Large, Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
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2023 Event Committee
CHAIR
Marlene Beers
PPL Corporation
VICE CHAIRS
Deborah Hassan
Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Retired Partner; Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Chair, Board of Directors
Kim E. Fraites-Dow Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Chief Executive Officer, ex-officio
Courtney Angle
Just Born Quality Confections
Santa Bannon
Santa Bannon / Fine Art, LLC.
Anne Baum
Lehigh Valley Reilly
Children’s Hospital
Amy C. Beck
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
Kelly Chando
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Nancy Conrad
White and Williams LLP
Marilee Falco
Agili
Deborah Fries-Jackson Boys & Girls Club of Allentown
Laurie Hackett
Air Products
Merry Landis Fine Art Resources
Annie McGeary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Jacki Nattress
Crayola
Krista Ortwein
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Beverly Pesaresi
Fulton Bank
Ashley Russo
ASR Media Productions
Stephanie Sherry
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Michelle Sorgi
Community Advocate
Suzie Spinosa
CAI
2023 Awards Selection Committee
CO-CHAIRS
Teri Haddad, EdD eMediaWorks & Community Services for Children
VICE CHAIRS
Anne Baum
Lehigh Valley Reilly
Children’s Hospital
Sheila Berg
Jewish War Veterans
Retired, United States Air Force
Fusun Bubernack
ET&T, Inc.
Jeanette Eichenwald
Retired, Datasys Technologies
Dorota Gasienica-Kozak
King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC
Laurie Hackett
Air Products
Mary E. Lisicky, CFO
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Dr. Rajika E. Reed
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Marilee Falco Agili
Ashley Russo
ASR Media Productions
AnnMarie Vigilante, PE
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
Michelle G. Young
Workforce Board Lehigh Valley
Board Member
Past Honoree
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2023 Take the Lead Event Program
Girl Scout Welcome
Girl Scout Flag Ceremony, Pledge of Allegiance, and Girl Scout Promise and Law
Girl Scout Color Guard
CEO Thank You
Kim E. Fraites-Dow | Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Event Committee Chair Remarks
Marlene Beers
Vice President and Controller, PPL Corporation
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Award Presentations
“Boom Chicka Boom” Camp Song
Girl Scout Chorus
Campership Presentation & Paddle Raise
Vince Sorgi and Marlene Beers | PPL Corporation
Award Presentations
GSEP Board Member Remarks
Fusun Bubernack President, ET&T, Inc.
Member-at-Large, Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Girl Scout Closing Song
“Make New Friends”
Girl Scout Chorus
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10 See how we put good back into the world at truetolife.com. Olympus is a Proud Supporter of the Girl Scouts’ TAKE THE LEAD AWARDS
2023 TAKE THE LEAD Awards Presentation
GIRL SCOUT EMCEES
Alek A. Troop 61
Gabrielle G.
Troop 682
TAKE THE LEAD HONOREES & GIRL SCOUT PRESENTERS
Vicki Doulé
Senior Vice President
BSI Corporate Benefits
PRESENTED BY:
Delia W.
Service Unit 733
Michelle Kott
Chief of Police
Bethlehem Police Department
PRESENTED BY:
Kaitlyn H.
Troop 6678
Lisa Liddington
Vice
President
Lehigh Valley Hospital—17th Street
PRESENTED BY:
Sienna P
Troop 8225
Darlene Pors
Project Sales Account Manager
H.T. Lyons
PRESENTED BY:
Hayden J.
Troop 8948
CAMPERSHIP LEAD
Kiara L. Troop 61
CHORUS LEAD
Kaelin (Katie) C. Troop 61
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12 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FIRM DEDICATED TO OUR CLIENTS, PARTNERS, & COMMUNITY. (484) 821-1300 bsicorporate.com to Vicki Doule and all of this year's Take the Lead honorees! BSI is a proud supporter of Girl Scouts of Eastern PA and its mission. Congratulations Congratulations Vicki Doule and the 2023 Take the Lead honorees! Proud supporter of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s annual Take the Lead event. Capital
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Blue Cross
an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Vicki
Doulé
Senior Vice President
BSI Corporate Benefits
Vicki Doulé serves as Senior Vice President at BSI Corporate Benefits. She leads BSI’s strategic account management teams in achieving key growth and client retention initiatives.
Prior to joining BSI in 2018, Vicki worked at Capital Blue Cross for 24 years most recently as Vice President of Group Sales. As Vice President, Vicki led both the account management and new sales initiatives throughout the Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania. She managed a team of 42 employees, covering the small, large, and major account markets. She was responsible for the retention and growth of a block of business of 500,000 members.
Vicki is very active in the Lehigh Valley community. She is passionate about the arts and currently serves as Chair of the ArtsQuest Board of Trustees. Vicki also serves as Chair of ArtsQuest's Strategic Growth Committee and was instrumental in developing ArtsQuest's DEI Advisory Council. Vicki is a member of the United Way Tocqueville Member Advisory Cabinet and also serves on Via of the Lehigh VAlley’s Board of Trustees. She is a member of the Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare Wellness & Education Committee. Vicki was honored to be named the Bethlehem YWCA’s 2021 Golden Laurel, an award that honors Lehigh Valley women whose outstanding service and contributions benefit the Bethlehem community through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Vicki was also named a 2019 Woman of Influence by Lehigh Valley Business. This award honors women business leaders for their contributions to the Greater Lehigh Valley in their companies, industries and communities.
In 2013, Vicki completed a successful Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Woman of the Year campaign that raised $30,000 for LLS and served on the LLS Man/Woman of the Year Leadership Committee for 8 years. Vicki is a member of the Lehigh Valley Multiple Sclerosis Class of 2010 and a 1998 graduate of Leadership Lehigh Valley. She is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a degree in marketing.
2023 Take the Lead Honoree
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2023 Take the Lead Honoree
Michelle Kott
Chief of Police
Bethlehem Police Department
Chief Kott is an 18-year veteran of the City of Bethlehem Police Department. Prior to her appointment as Chief in 2020, she served as a patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, detective lieutenant, and captain. In addition to these primary assignments, Chief Kott also served as a member of the department’s Crisis Negotiation Team, and would later become the group’s Team Leader.
Chief Kott is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Chief Kott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from DeSales University and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s University. In 2019 she received her Doctorate in Criminal Justice from California University of Pennsylvania and was the recipient of the Jay S. Albanese Award for Academic Excellence in Doctoral Criminal Justice Studies.
Chief Kott is an adjunct instructor with Northampton Community College and resides in Bethlehem, PA with her wife and two children.
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2023 Take the Lead Honorees
Hats off to Honoree Lisa Liddington, Vice President of Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street and Program Director, School-Based Health & the John Van Brakle Child Advocacy Center.
Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Congratulations to the 2023 Take the Lead Honorees from the Women’s Heart and Vascular team.
Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, your premier heart health partner for world-class care close to home, is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
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Congratulations
Lisa Liddington
Vice President
Lehigh Valley Hospital— 17th Street
As Vice President of Lehigh Valley Hospital’s 17th Street campus, Lisa Liddington oversees all hospital operations including regulatory compliance, budgeting, strategic planning, business growth, and communications. She manages multiple grant and fund budgets and has spearheaded numerous initiatives to address food insecurity and other social determinants of health. In addition to her role as campus vice president, Lisa also serves as the program director for the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s Child Advocacy Center which provides a coordinated and trauma-focused response for child victims of abuse. Further, she oversees planning and fund development for the Children’s Hospital’s School-Based Behavioral Health and Weller Health Education service lines which deliver direct services and programming that measurably and positively impact thousands of school children each year.
Lisa has over 25 years of nonprofit operations, fundraising and management experience working with organizations whose missions support vulnerable populations with a principal focus on the health and well-being of children. She earned her MBA from DeSales University and a BA in writing and communications from McDaniel College where she was Phi Beta Kappa. Lisa is a Dorothy Rider Pool Collective Impact Fellow and currently serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley.
2023 Take the Lead Honoree
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18 “We make your building a better place.”® Congratulations! Darlene Pors 2023 Take the Lead Honoree Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Congratulations to Darlene Pors, to her fellow Take the Lead honorees, and to all the Girl Scouts who made tonight so meaningful. Pat Beldon
Darlene Pors
Project Sales Account Manager
H.T. Lyons
Darlene is a Project Sales Account Manager for H.T. Lyons, Inc. and has worked for them for almost 21 years. She started out in the company in the Engineering Department doing CAD and designing HVAC & Plumbing systems for commercial buildings and process piping systems for industrial projects. She worked in the Estimating Department learning how to estimate projects before moving to the Service Department as a Special Project Design Associate. Darlene recently accepted a position as a Project Sales Account Manager, helping customers with their commercial building’s needs.
Darlene attended Goddard College, where she studied Environmental Design. In addition to attending Goddard, she also attended the College of William & Mary where she studied 18th Century American Architecture and Textiles. Darlene is a member of ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers)/ASSE (American Society of Sanitary Engineering) and ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning).
Darlene is a past member of PPL Women’s Network where she served for 10 years a Vice President of Business Outreach. She is a past member of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network) and served a two-year term as the Membership Chair. She is a past committee member of The American Heart Association Lehigh Valley Go Red, and a past Committee member of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Take the Lead. In addition to these philanthropic activities in the community she serves as a Cabinet Chair for Women United of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. She is a member of the Women’s Giving Circle for Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital. Darlene has previously served on the Women’s Business Council board and presided as Chair for two years, as well as being involved on various WBC committees and the Chamber’s Board of Governors. Her involvement with the WBC and Chamber has spanned for over 17 years.
Darlene is a 2015 recipient of Lehigh Valley Business, Women of Influence; she was honored as the 2017 Women of the Year by the YWCA Bethlehem during its 42nd Annual Women and Teens of the Year Awards; was featured as one of Lehigh Valley Style Magazine’s 2017 Women of Style; and a 2019 Athena recipient.
In her spare time, Darlene enjoys gardening in her 18th century style formal gardens, cooking and entertaining, spending time with her three Yellow Labrador Retrievers and assisting her husband, Robert in his business, Buckingham Restorations.
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2023 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Scout Presenters
Delia W.
Presenter for Vicki Doulé
Service Unit 733
Allentown Central Catholic High School
10th Grade
Delia is a 10th grade student at Allentown Central Catholic High School and is in Liturgical Choir, concert and jazz band, on the track and field team, and does competitive dance at Studio West Dance Center. She is a Juliette member of Service Unit 733 Northern Lehigh and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. Delia has earned her Girl Scout Silver Award. She has enjoyed the badges earned through Girl Scouts like the Baby Sitting Badge because she can take her skills learned and use them in her own life. After high school, she would like to pursue her interest in the medical field.
Kaitlyn H.
Presenter for Michelle Kott
Troop 6678
Allentown Central Catholic High School
10th Grade
Kaitlyn is a 10th grade student at Allentown Central Catholic where she assists the Athletic Trainer. She is a member of Troop 6678 and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. She has earned her Silver Award and she is a Service Unit Delegate. She is a part of GSEP’s Mean Green Canoe Team and the Heritage Patrol. After high school, she would like to travel and help people in need.
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Sienna P. Presenter for Lisa Liddington
Troop 8225
Freedom High School
11th Grade
Sienna is an 11th grade student at Freedom High School and is on the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team, is the Athletic Training Intern, a member of HOSA Future Health Professionals Association, is a dual enrollment student with Northampton Community College and in St. Luke’s Health Career Exploration Internship Program. She is a member of Troop 8225 and has been a member of Girl Scouts for 11 years. She has been attending camp for nine years enjoying all opportunities camp has given her, like horseback riding, archery, and outdoor cooking. Sienna is also involved in Girl Scout governance as a Service Unit Delegate and a National Council Delegate. After high school, she would like to attend college and study Sports Medicine with her dream of becoming an Orthopedic Doctor.
Hayden J. Presenter for Darlene Pors
Troop 8948
Saucon Valley High School
10th Grade
Hayden is a 10th grade student at Saucon Valley High School where she is her class Secretary, the Vice President of Leo Club, and is on the volleyball team. She is a member of Troop 8948 and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. Last summer she was a counselor at Camp Shelly Ridge and attended the Wildlife Leadership Academy. Hayden has earned her Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Awards, Community Service, Service to Girl Scouting Bars and Leadership Torches. She is also a former Campership Lead at Take the Lead. After high school, she plans to attend college, travel the world, and experience new things.
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TAKE THE LEAD Girl Scout Emcees
Alek A.
Emcee
Troop 61
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
11th Grade
Alek is an 11th grade student at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and is a part of the STEAM Club. They are a member of Troop 61 and have been a Girl Scout for 10 years. Last year they participated in Take the Lead as a Photographer. Their favorite part of Girl Scouts is camping and being in nature. They love all the STEM opportunities in Girl Scouts. After high school, they would like to go to college for computer sciences, engineering, or art.
Gabrielle G.
Emcee
Troop 682
Northwestern Lehigh High School
12th Grade
Gabrielle is a 12th grade student at Northwestern Lehigh High School where she is the varsity field hockey goalkeeper, lacrosse goalkeeper and basketball player, is an editor for the school yearbook, a member of National Honor Society, and a member of the Interact Club. She is a member of Troop 682 and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. She has earned her Girl Scout Bronze Award, Silver Award, Program Aide Pin, and she is currently working on her Gold Award. She is also a former Take the Lead Presenter and Co-Chair. Her favorite part of Girl Scouts is the people she has met through Girl Scouts, and she is proud of the connections she has made throughout the community. After high school, Gabrielle plans to attend Fairfield University to continue her academic and athletic career playing division one field hockey and study biology with her dream of becoming a zoologist.
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Girl Scout Campership & Chorus Leads
Kiara L.
Campership Lead
Troop 61
William Allen High School
9th Grade
Kiara is a 9th grade student at William Allen High School where she participates in the musical, choir, Upward Bound, Drama Club and Student Council. She is a member of Troop 61 and has been a Girl Scout for seven years. She has earned her Girl Scout Bronze Award and is working on her Silver Award. She is most proud of this accomplishment because of the hard work and time dedicated to collecting plastic bags and making a bench. After high school, she would like to attend college and become a pediatrician, a teacher or have a career in Musical Theater.
Kaelin (Katie) C.
Chorus Lead
Troop 61
Arts Academy Charter Middle School
8th Grade
Kaelin is an 8th grade student at Arts Academy Charter Middle School, where she studies visual arts, painting and drawing, and is part of the Student Council. She is a member of Troop 61 and has been a Girl Scout for three years. Her favorite part of Girl Scouts was when she planted trees as a service project. After middle school, Kaelin looks forward to attending the Lehigh Valley Charter Arts High School.
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2023 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Co-Chairs
Rosemary J. Girl Co-Chair
Troop 8225
Moravian Academy
12th Grade
Rosemary is a 12th grade student at Moravian Academy where she is the student body’s treasurer, National Art Honor Society’s president, played varsity goalie for four years, and is the team captain of the field hockey team. She is a member of Troop 8225 and has been a Girl Scout for nine years. She has earned her Girl Scout Bronze Award and Silver Award, and she is working toward her Gold Award. She has been a Cookie Boss three years in a row, selling over 1,000 boxes every year! Rosemary has participated on the Girl Scout Says Advisory Committee for two years. She has received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award at Moravian Academy. After high school, she plans on going to college to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Maryn S. Girl Co-Chair
Troop 6851
Emmaus High School
12th Grade
Maryn is a 12th grade student at Emmaus High School and is the president of the student government, ski club president, and co-president of Enviro Thon. She is a member of Troop 6851 and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. Maryn has earned her Girl Scout Bronze award, Community Service bar, and she is currently working on her Gold Award. What she is most proud of is her continued dedication to Girl Scouts. She is a former Take the Lead presenter. After high school, she wants to study Bioprocess Engineering.
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2023 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Coordinator
Faith G. Girl Coordinator
Troop 6037
Dieruff High School
10th Grade
Faith is a 10th grade student at Dieruff High School where she is her class’s Secretary, on the cheer squad, in the school musical, and involved in the Freddy Awards. She is a member of Troop 6037 and has been a Girl Scout for 10 years. Faith has earned her Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Awards, Community Service Bar and religious award. She has served as a Girl Advisor to the Board and a Girl Delegate. Her favorite part of Girl Scouting is camping and working with the campers. She earned her CIT pin last summer and is returning to Camp Laughing Waters as a CIT 2. After high school, she hopes to attend the University of Valley Forge to study music and become a worship leader.
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2023 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Participants
CHORUS GREETERS & USHERS
Sophia A.
Lillian B.
Chelsea B.
Lily B.
Olivia C.
Paige D.
Cricket E.
Adaliz G.
Lilly H.
Fiona H.
Claire M.
Jenavive N.
Victoria S.
Bailey S.
Anabelle S.
Jocelynn S.
Holly T.
Ashley U.
Alexandra Y.
COLOR GUARD
Madeline A.
Hannah K.
Jade L.
Paige P.
Claire T.
Ariana W.
Lydia C.
Riviera H.
Scootaloo L.
Tashvi M.
Margaret M.
Mia S.
Erica-Ruth T.
NETWORKING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Lily C.
Grace D.
Vivian J.
Callie N.
Zoey N.
Giuliana P.
Sira P.
Abigail T.
Aleksandra W.
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Thank you honorees for TAKING THE LEAD 2023
You are fabulous role models for the future leaders of our community
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SENIOR CADETTE PREMIER
Take the Lead Sponsors
JUNIOR
Accenture
Asplundh Tree Expert Company
B. Braun Medical
Follett Products, LLC
Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
Burns & McDonnell
Cedar Crest College
Celerity Integrated Service, Inc.
City Center Allentown
Deloitte
DeSales University
First Commonwealth
Federal Credit Union
Firstrust Bank
AlphaGraphics
American Electrical Testing Co., LLC
Amy & David Beck
Dave & Pam DeCampli
ESSA Bank & Trust
H.T. Lyons, Inc.
Peggy and Bill Hecht
Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute
Lehigh Valley Phantoms
BROWNIE DAISY
Highmark Blue Shield
Jobot
Just Born Quality Confections
Klunk & Millan Advertising
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
M&T Bank
Mariner Wealth Advisors
Oliver Wyman
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Pinnacle Group
BENEFACTOR
ET&T, Inc.
Fulton Bank
HindlePower, Inc.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
(List complete as of April 20, 2023)
myCIO Wealth Partners
Penn Line Tree Service
Willis Towers Watson
The Yurconic Agency
Regulated Capital Consultants
RHL Companies, Inc.
St. Luke's University Health Network
Johan & Deborah Sundlof
UGI Utilities, Inc.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Carol Watters
WFMZ-TV
Liquid Interactive
MKSD Architects
Parkland Nurseries LLC
Pam Lott and Ron Ticho
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Past Take the Lead Honorees
Rose Ackerman
Makala Ashmar
Dr. Eve Atkinson
Jane S. Baker
Judge Kelly Banach
Anne Baum
Amy C. Beck, LSW
Sheila Berg
Polly Beste
Dr. Ann Bieber
Dr. Anita Bieler
Dr. Dorothy Blaney
Sandra L. Bodnyk
Wendy Body
Wendy Born
Senator Lisa Boscola
Beverly Bradley
Dr. Patricia Bradt
Mireille Briane
Victoria Brifo
Shelley Brown
Christine Bruce
Dr. Regina Brunner
Fusun Bubernack
Alvina Campbell
Alice Carpenter Moat
Dr. Leslie Carroll
Cecelia Connelly-Weida, PH.D.
Nancy Conrad, Esq.
Kim Capers
Terry A. Capuano
Pam DeCampli
Carol Obando-Derstine
Nancy Dischinat
Diane D. Donaher
Dr. Karen Doyle Walton
Susan Drabic
Dr. Ethel Drayton-Craig
Jeanette Eichenwald
Lin Erickson
Jane Ervin
Marilee Falco, CFP, CHFC
Dr. Lona Farr
Debra Fraser-Howze
Deborah Fries Jackson
Marlene “Linny” Fowler
Sally Gammon
Dorota Gasienica Kozak
Dr. Alice Gast
Laurie Gostley Hackett
Michelle Griffin Young
Dr. Teri Haddad, ED.D.
Bonnie J. Hall
Candance Herrman
Frances Hesselbein
Kassie Hilgert
Kit Hower
Miriam Huertas
Joanne Kostecky
Ann L. Kotz
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Suzanne Kresge
Susan Kubik
Connie Kunda
Dolores Laputka
Mary E. Lisicky, CFP
Katie Loeb-Schwab
Jennifer Mann
Kathy Matthews
Eileen Mera
Ellen Millard-Kern
Dr. Donna Miller
Mimi Miley
Barbara Morton
Donna Mulholland
Patricia Mullin
Councilwoman Olga Negron
The Rev. Dr. Christine Nelson
Dr. Patti Ota
Priscilla Payne Hurd
Lupe Pearce
Dr. Rajika E. Reed
Tina Richardson
Ardath Rodale
Marci Ronald-Lesko
Estelle Ruppert
Ashley Russo
Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez
Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu
Dr. Joan Schork
Dr. Diane Scott
Evelyn Soto
Kathryn Stephanoff
Pamela Stewart Dr. Deborah Sundlof
Carmen Twillie Ambar
Pamela Varkony
AnnMarie Vigilante, PE
Mary Ellyn Voden
Carol Watters
Helene Whitaker
Diane M. Wittry
Ilene Wood
Susan Yee
Sharon J. Zondag
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Honoring Frances Hesselbein, whose life and leadership continues to inspire girl and women leaders. She said leadership begins with not what you do but who you are. Congratulations honorees!
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
We’re in the building business, whether it’s world-class facilities or community partnerships, Alvin H. Butz is proud to support the Girl Scouts’ Take the Lead Lehigh Valley. butz.com
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Take the Lead 2023 Honorees!
Carol
Watters Congratulations
St. Luke’s University Health Network is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. CONGRATULATIONS 2023 HONOREES
2022-2023 Board of Directors and Girl Advisors
OFFICERS
Deborah Hassan
Chair
Retired Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Susan Mucciarone
First Vice Chair
Glenmede
Ann Donley Vice Chair
Jebran & Abraham, PC
Loraine Ballard Morrill Vice Chair
iHeartMedia
Anne Baum
Lehigh Valley Reilly
Children's Hospital
Marlene Beers
PPL
Harris Bock
The Dispute Resolution Institute
Terri Boyer
Villanova University
Fusun Bubernack
ET&T
Jennifer Dempsey Fox Consultant
Rick Perkins Treasurer
Retired, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Deb Walters Secretary
Retired, Librarian
Kim Fraites-Dow
CEO*
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
*ex-officio, non-voting
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Judy Freyer
Retired, The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church
Joann GonzalezGenerals
University of Pennsylvania
Allison Green Johnson
Lincoln Financial Group
Ellen Iobst
IOBST Supply Chain Consulting, LLC
Stephanie L. Kosta
Comcast
Maria Kraus
Wedgewood Pharmacy
Sophia Lee
Temple University
Nicole LeVine
PECO
Joanne McFall
Keystone First
Debbie O’Brien Bank of America
Dayi Miriam Shou
PwC
Shelley Smith
Archer
Alison Snyder
East Penn Manufacturing Co.
GIRL ADVISORS TO THE BOARD
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Olivia B. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
Alex S. New Hope Solebury High School
Kaitlyn W. Unionville High School
46 f irstcomcu.org/join Congratulations 2023 Take the Lead Honorees! Jobot is proud to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Congratulations to the 2023 Take the Lead Honorees! Jobot.com Built on Kindness and Respect
47 Congratulations Take the Lead 2023 Honorees We proudly support Take the Lead Program CONGRATULATIONS vicki michelle lisa darlene
Girl Scout Camp Song Lyrics
“Boom Chicka Boom”
This is a repeat song!
VERSE 1:
Boom chicka boom
I said a boom chicka boom
I said a boom chicka rocka chick a rocka chicka boom
Ah huh!
Oh yeah!
One more time
Really Quiet Style!
VERSE 2:
Boom chicka boom
I said a boom chicka boom
I said a boom chicka rocka chick a rocka chicka boom
Ah huh!
Oh yeah!
One more time
Girl Scout Style!
VERSE 3:
Boom Chicka boom
I said a boom chicka boom
I said a boom chicka rocka chick a rocka chicka boom
Ah huh!
Oh yeah!
No More Times!
No More Styles!
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Closing Song Lyrics
“Make New Friends”
Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other’s gold.
A circle is round, it has no end. That’s how long, I want to be your friend.
A fire burns bright, it warms the heart. We’ve been friends, from the very start.
I have one hand, you have the other. Put them together, we have each other.
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2023 Save the date for the second annual Golf for Girl Scouts fundraiser. Your support provides Girl Scouts throughout Eastern Pennsylvania with the opportunity to enhance their leadership development skills, and learn how to become the leaders of the future. Save the Date! OCT 2023 17 Union League Liberty Hill 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 2023 GOLF FOR GIRL SCOUTS CO-CHAIRS: Betsy Rath, Bank of America Dr. Lynn Dever, Pediatrician Go to gsep.org to learn more and purchase sponsorships or individual tickets as they become available.
51 Pinnacle Group is proud to sponsor the Girl Scouts and empower the next generation of female leaders! Connecting People with Opportunity pinnacle1.com
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53 The work of today is the history of tomorrow... “ JULIETTE GORDON LOW Congrats on making your way! May the Girl Scouts continue to go from strength to strength. Jeanette Eichenwald
Patients are safe. Clinicians are protected. The environment is healthy. Congratulations Take the Lead 2023 Honorees! B. Braun Medical Inc. is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s annual Take the Lead event. ©2023 B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 21-0631
Because B. Braun
Mariner Wealth Advisors is proud to sponsor
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
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Energy to do more.
THIS IS WHERE LEADERSHIP STARTS.
UGI is proud to support the Girl Scouts Take the Lead program.
Strong community involvement. It's another example of how UGI is using our energy to do more.
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56 And all of the Take the Lead Honorees Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Proud to Support (610) 797-9000 | www.flblaw.com
57 Nominations are now open for 2024 Take the Lead Honorees! Email us! takethelead@gsep.org Do you know someone who: Lives or works in the Lehigh Valley? Exemplifies extraordinary civic, professional, and philanthropic leadership and achievement? Acts as a positive role model for girls and is committed to making the world a better place? Showcases the Girl Scout values of courage, confidence, and character?
58 treating our neighbors is the most honorable thing we’ll ever do. mainlinehealth.org/beseen CONGRATULATIONS 2023 TAKE THE LEAD HONOREES! MAIN LINE HEALTH IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA’S ANNUAL TAKE THE LEAD EVENT Two-thirds of the most successful women were Girl Scouts. One in every two adult women in the U.S. has at some point been a member of Girl Scouts. It’s no coincidence that most our nation’s female leaders and business owners were once Girl Scouts. Is this you? Email us at memberservices@gsep.org to be a part of our Alums! CEOs. Scientists. Athletes. Artists. Mothers. Leaders. We can help your business ever y step of the way. Lehigh Valley 515 W Hamilton Street, Suite 3 | Allentown, PA 18101 610.820.5599 | us283@alphagraphics.com | alphagraphicslehighvalley.com Personalized Printing Marketing & Digital Services Custom Signage Technology Solutions
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Congratulates the 2023 Take the Lead honorees and proudly supports Girl Scouts of Eastern PA.
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Johan & Deborah Sundlof
We are proud to support The Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania Congratulations to the Take The Lead Honorees Congratulations to the honorees, including our alumnae, Michelle Kott and Lisa Liddington.
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