2023 Take the Lead Program - Lehigh Valley

PREMIER SPONSORS: Michelle and Vincent Sorgi &

In Celebration of Frances Hesselbein

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

girl scouts of eastern pennsylvania

Thank you honorees for TAKING THE LEAD 2023

You are fabulous role models for the future leaders of our community

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ASR Media is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and the 2023 Take the Lead Lehigh Valley honorees

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

Thank You to Our 2023 ANNIVERSARY

Michelle and Vincent Sorgi & on your team

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

Jingoli Power provides professional services for complex gas, electric utility and renewable construction projects. Our wide range of offerings, paired with our team’s expertise allows our customers and partners to focus on design and to keep crews safe and productive.

We are proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Annual Take the Lead event.

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Congratulates the 2023 Take the Lead Honorees and proudly supports the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.

We are proud to support Take the Lead as it lays the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

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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

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

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.

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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

Olivia B. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

Alex S. New Hope Solebury High School

Kaitlyn W. Unionville High School

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!

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.

SAFE WORK COMMITMENT

B&M works to ensure that every team member goes home safely at the end of the day.

AWARD-WINNING WORK

Bruce & Merrilees projects receive global recognition for safe, quality work.

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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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WE BELIEVE YOU CAN DO ANYTHING.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE HONOREES ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.

CONTINUE TO

TAKE THE LEAD

Congratulates the 2023 Take the Lead honorees and proudly supports Girl Scouts of Eastern PA.

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