2024 Take the Lead - Berks County

2024 Take the Lead Berks County

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading

Presented by:

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Take the Lead event

EnerSys® is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. From material handling to telecommunications, renewable energy to aerospace and defense, EnerSys has an energy storage solution to meet today’s demanding needs.

Dear Friends of Girl Scouting,

Thank you for joining us tonight as we celebrate the 29th anniversary of Take the Lead in Berks County. Tonight, we shine a light on our honorees and Girl Scouts who make our community and our world a better place. Getting here is no small feat. It takes planning, hard work and dedication. And, of course, a very special skill—leadership.

What qualities do you think make a good leader? It’s a question we often ask Girl Scouts as they think about the kind of leader they are or wish to become. While answers vary—we might all agree that leadership involves making tough decisions, being a role model for others, or having a track record of success, to name a few. The truth is leadership looks different for everyone.

Our 2024 Take the Lead honorees prove that. Each has gone on their own journey to get to where they are today, journeys that have included highs and lows, starts and stops, pivots in new directions, and triumphs and challenges. Taking time to celebrate...taking time to recover...always moving forward...even if it’s in another direction. These moments give a journey authenticity because you learn something new, adjust course, and keep striving for something bigger and better. It is through these journeys where leaders are made.

These are the skills we teach Girl Scouts every day: encouraging them to be fearless, to try new things, and explore what inspires them. Helping girls build their own courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place isn’t just a tagline for Girl Scouts. It’s something we do year after year. In 2023, we served 25,000 Girl Scouts across our nine-county footprint. We helped each member take the next step in her journey toward discovering the leader she wants to be, and the world needs her to be.

Thank you for helping us raise not just the next generation of leaders—but the next generation of authentic leaders who will change the world.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Kim E. Fraites-Dow Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Nicole LeVine PECO Chair, Board of Directors Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Great things happen

We celebrate the incredible women in our community who show us how to aim higher, be bold, be brave, accomplish more and inspire girls to realize their true potential.

Customers Bank is a proud sponsor of Take the Lead 2024 and salutes WHEN

Auria Bradley M.S. Associate Vice President of Workforce & Continuing Education Reading Area Community College

Glynis Fitzgerald, Ph.D. President - Alvernia University

Amanda Hornberger Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks

Christi Sychterz Terefenko Co-Founder & Executive Director

VOiCEup Berks

Let’s take on tomorrow.

Dear Friends,

Purpose. It’s a small word with a big impact. It is said that if you combine what you love with what you are great at, what you get paid to do, and what the world needs—where they intersect is where you find your purpose.

By providing girls with the opportunity to try new things and understand how those things connect to potential careers through badgework and beyond, Girl Scouts gives girls the tools they need to discover a strong sense of self and find their purpose in life.

It’s something our Take the Lead honorees have demonstrated as well. Auria, Glynis, Amanda, and Christi have each found purpose in their lives and their careers, and we are fortunate that our Girl Scouts have had the opportunity to learn from them.

Your support of Take the Lead will help us continue this mission—to give girls the chance to look beyond their Girl Scouting experience and connect the skills they’ve learned with the impact they want to make in the world through their careers and community involvement.

You are helping these young women discover one of the most valuable things in their lives: their purpose.

Thank you for your generosity and for spending your evening with us. It is your support that allows Girl Scouts to build the next generation of women leaders who will make our world a better place.

Sincerely,

EnerSys Co-Chair, 2024 Take the Lead

Virginia Rush

The Wyomissing Foundation Co-Chair, 2024 Take the Lead

2024 Event Committee

Natalie Auman

East Penn Manufacturing

Carey Babczak

Marc Bechtel

Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Christie Botterbusch New Journey Community Outreach, Inc.

Michael A. Duff Penske Transportation

Susan Fromm Community Advocate

Crystal GilmoreHarris

Office of Senator Judy Schwank

Mary Lou Kline Security First, Inc.

Deborah Lloyd United Way of Berks County

Mary Ann Moffitt Tompkins Community Bank

Alison Snyder East Penn Manufacturing

Joanna Sockel

Customers Bank

Ruthann Woll RKL LLP

2024 Awards Selection Committee

CO-CHAIRS

Carolyn M. Bazik Co-County Wellness Services

Sharon Mast, MS Spark Solutions & Support, Training and Facilitation

VICE CHAIRS

Carey Babczak Truist

Kristin Boyd Edwards Tower Health

Michelle Dech LGBT Center of Greater Reading

Susan N. Denaro

Georgeadis Setley

Desha Dickson Reading Hospital - Tower Health

Virginia Dodge, CMM VA Productions, Inc.

Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D.

Albright College

Susan Fromm Community Advocate

Mary Kargbo Berks Community Health Center

Susan Looney Reading Area Community College

Debra L. Powell, MD Reading Hospital - Tower Health

Marilu RodriguezBauer EnerSys

Virginia Rush The Wyomissing Foundation

Tracy Schott Schott Productions

Vinti Shah, DO Tower Health

Board Member Past Honoree

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 Co-Chair Remarks

Andi Funk | EnerSys

Virginia Rush | The Wyomissing Foundation

Award Presentations

“Alive, Awake, Alert!”

Girl Scout Chorus

Campership Presentation & Paddle Raise

Michael A. Duff | Penske Transportation Solutions

Award Presentations

Closing Remarks

Nicole LeVine | Chief Operating Officer, PECO Chair, Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Girl Scout Closing Song

“Make New Friends”

Girl Scout Chorus

Congratulate the 2024

Take the Lead Honorees and proudly support Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Jerry and Carolyn Holleran

2024 TAKE THE LEAD

Awards Presentation

GIRL SCOUT EMCEES

Olivia R. Troop 1516

Isabelle T. Troop 1353

TAKE THE LEAD HONOREES & GIRL SCOUT PRESENTERS

Auria Bradley, M.S.

Associate Vice President of Workforce & Continuing Education

Reading Area Community College

PRESENTED BY:

Jolene B. Troop 1912

Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

President

Alvernia University

PRESENTED BY:

Sophia L. Troops 12034 & 1353

CAMPERSHIP LEAD

Shelby S. Troop 1010

Amanda J. Hornberger

Chief Operating Officer

Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks

PRESENTED BY:

Myah D. Troop 1797

Christi Sychterz

Terefenko

Executive Director and Co-Founder

VOiCEup Berks

PRESENTED BY:

Maggie K. Troop 163

CHORUS LEAD

Allyssa O. Troop 181

UGI ENERGY SERVICES IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PA’S

ANNUAL TAKE THE LEAD EVENT

Congratulations to the 2024 Take the Lead Honorees!

Congratulations to the 2024 Take the Lead honorees.

We are grateful for your commitment and leadership to the girls.

Congrats to the honorees!

Auria Bradley M.S.

Glynis Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

Amanda Hornberger

Christi Sychterz Terefenko

And thank you to GSEP for all you do for our future female leaders.

From Andi, Bailey, Maddie, and Julian Funk

Susan and Michael Fromm Congratulations

2024 Take the Lead Honoree

Auria Bradley, M.S. Associate Vice President of Workforce & Continuing Education

Reading Area Community College

Auria Bradley, Associate Vice President of Workforce & Continuing Education at Reading Area Community College started her community college career in December of 2003. During her 20 years at Reading Area Community College, she has held various positions in student affairs as an Admissions and Career Counselor, KEYS Program Coordinator, Director of Literacy Programs, GED instructor, and adjunct faculty for the Social Science Division.

She has embodied a focus on Adult Education and workforce training. Her emphasis is to bridge the communication and business critical skills gap in the workplace to create and offer innovative high demand workforce training programs that upskill and support the local workforce. Her belief in the power of workforce training to transform lives shines through in her collaborations with the Berks County Workforce Development Board (WDB), employers, and community organizations. She is the Title II Representative on the WDB and serves on the Training & Industry Partnership Committee.

Her passion for helping the community has led her to serve on various community organization boards such as the Salvation Army of Reading, where she is the Chair of the Advisory Board. Additionally, Safe Berks and the Wyomissing Foundation South of Penn Task Force.

Alvernia University is proud to support 2024 Take the Lead and Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Our "Take the Lead" nominees and Girl Scout presenters are an inspiration to us all!

Heartfelt thanks to Andi, the Event Committee, and our GSEP team for such a successful night!

Virginia (Din) and Jeff Rush

2024 Take the Lead Honoree

In February 2023, the Alvernia University Board of Trustees appointed Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. as the university's eighth president and first female president in over 30 years. She began her post on July 1, 2023.

Glynis arrived at Alvernia in 2019 with over 20 years of higher education experience as the senior vice president and provost. In her role as the university's chief academic officer, she sharpened the focus of faculty work and student success through the creation of four colleges. She oversaw several other important administrative areas, including information technology, institutional research, and Alvernia's two centers for excellence, the Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement and the O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. Even in the most difficult economic times, she successfully recruited world-class faculty talent. In addition, she played a major role in the university's strategic efforts to improve student success through transformed pedagogy. Working closely with faculty, staff, and academic advisors, she successfully applied policy and process changes, course redesign, and intrusive advising to significantly impact progression rates, graduation, and employment.

Before joining Alvernia, Glynis served as associate vice president of Academic Affairs and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Central Connecticut State University. She developed her expertise in undergraduate and graduate program development, expansion of online learning options, and community and corporate partnerships. As a seasoned faculty member, she rose through the ranks to full professor in the department of communication at Central Connecticut State, where she also served as department chair.

Glynis earned a doctoral degree in organizational/interpersonal communication and a master's in organizational communication from SUNY Buffalo, and a bachelor's degree in speech communication from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

CONGRATULATIONS

Amanda Hornberger and all the honorees

2024

On your recognition by the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA as a leader in our community

2024 Take the Lead Honoree

Amanda J. Hornberger Chief Operating Officer Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks

Amanda J. Hornberger is a lifelong resident of Berks County. After losing her mother at a young age, she became an advocate for organ donation and in high school, founded the Walk to Give the Gift of Life, raising over $20,000 for Gift of Life Donor Program.

Amanda earned dual degrees in International Studies and German Studies from The American University. During her time at AU, she spent a year living, studying, and working in Mannheim, Germany as a part of the CongressBundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals. Amanda’s passion for Holocaust education was enhanced through internships at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum throughout her time in Washington, D.C.

Amanda returned to Berks County starting her career in the research department of Stevens & Lee. In 2012 Amanda became Coordinator of the Lakin Holocaust Library & Resource Center at Albright College, after starting as a volunteer translating survivor documents from German to English. Her work at the Lakin HRC connected Amanda to Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks where she transitioned to Program Director in 2015, while maintaining her role at the Lakin HRC.

For the past nine years Amanda has dedicated her professional career to Jewish programming, interfaith projects and Holocaust education. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks overseeing daily operations of the Federation, Lakin Preschool and the Foundation of the Jewish Federation.

Amanda currently serves as Secretary of the board of Acts of Generosity and as a member of the Greater Reading Unity Coalition. She previously served as president of the board of Immanuel United Church of Christ and on the board of World Affairs Council of Greater Reading. Amanda is a 2019 graduate of Glass Leadership Institute of the Anti-Defamation League in Philadelphia, and is passionate about fighting hate and antisemitism.

Amanda and her husband Jason live in Shillington with their daughter, Nina, and son, George.

Congratulations Christi Terefenko & all of the 2024 GSEP Take the Lead Honorees!

Dr. Kevin M. Terefenko

Knee Replacement Specialist

JointCenterofReading.com

610.376.5646

Proud supporter of the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA!

Congratulations!

We’re proud to salute the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, and we congratulate the 2024 Take the Lead Honorees for being role models for all of us. Thank you –

•Auria Bradley, M.S.

•Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

•Amanda J. Hornberger

•Christi Sychterz Terefenko

2024 Take the Lead Honoree

Christi Sychterz Terefenko

Executive Director and Co-Founder

VOiCEup Berks

Christi Sychterz Terefenko was born and raised in downtown Reading, PA.

She attended Lehigh University where she received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and then Johns Hopkins University where she received a master’s degree in biomedical engineering.

After graduate school Christi relocated to Virginia where she began her career in medical research which lasted for the next 20 years.

She moved back to Berks County in 2001, continued to work as a research consultant, and began to become involved in nonprofit work locally. She volunteered for many organizations and served on several boards, using her experience in medical research, technical/proposal writing, and organizational leadership to assist nonprofits create positive change in the community.

Moved by the desire to serve others, in 2015, Christi and 2 close colleagues co-founded VOiCEup Berks, a nonprofit which seeks to connect people to meaningful volunteer and service-learning opportunities. She has subsequently transitioned away from medical research and into the organization’s Executive Director position where she seeks to inspire others—especially youth—to service as well.

Girl Scout Presenters

Jolene B.

Presenter for Auria Bradley, M.S.

Troop 1912

Reading High School

12th Grade

Jolene is a senior at Reading High School and has been involved in many clubs and activities. While being a member of Girl Scouts for 6 years, she's also become team captain of the girls wrestling team, joined the superintendent’s council, learned bricklaying, and even participated in the school show. She is excited to pursue a career in construction management after she graduates. Jolene has always loved Girl Scouts and going to camp. Making new friends is always her favorite part. In her free time, Jolene spends her time listening to music and working out. She hopes to maintain and improve her leadership skills and continue to learn and grow as she gets ready to leave high school.

Sophia L.

Presenter for Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

Troops 12034 & 1353

Reading High School

11th Grade

Sophia (Sophie) is a junior at Reading High School and a member of the varsity cheer team and the girls water polo team. She has been a Girl Scout since she was 5 years old, when she was introduced to Girl Scouts when she was in church. Sophie’s favorite memory of Girl Scouts happened this past summer when she ziplined over a lake at camp. She also loves the annual cookie rally that kicks off the cookie season. She has been part of Take the Lead since the third grade and has since been a Greeter, Usher and Raffle Rover. Sophie enjoys the welcoming atmosphere of Take the Lead, as well as all the fun careers and jobs the girls learn about. Sophie’s plan after high school is to become a writer and eventually write a book or two about her life experiences and share her life with the world.

Myah D.

Presenter for Amanda J. Hornberger

Troop 1797

Daniel Boone Area High School

11th Grade

Myah is an 11th grader at Daniel Boone Area High School. She is an honor roll student, she enjoys playing soccer, participating in many clubs, including SADD, Interact Club, and Acting Club, and is a member of Student Government. Myah is dual-enrolled at RACC and plans to graduate high school with her associate's degree and plans on becoming a surgeon. Myah earned her Bronze and Silver Awards and has started planning for her Gold Award. Myah was a Chorus member and Greeter in past TTL events. She is also a Service Unit Delegate and enjoys Girl Scout Governance. In her spare time, Myah is a junior firefighter, empowering young girls to learn about fire safety. The Girl Scout Sisterhood is important to Myah as her troopmates have become like family. This summer, she and her troop will tour Europe as a final “hurrah” before graduation.

Maggie K.

Presenter for Christi Sychterz Terefenko

Troop 163

Twin Valley High School

9th Grade

Maggie is a 9th grader at Twin Valley High School and is an active participant in Student Council and the Academic Challenge Team. She is the captain of her national travel softball team, PA Strikers. This will be her 10th summer at Girl Scout Camp and her 11th year as a Girl Scout. Last year, Maggie went to Camp Mosey Wood for the Tennessee Traveler program, where she hiked the Chimney Tops Trail, visited Dollywood and Cades Cove while tent camping in the Smokey Mountains. In past years, Maggie has been a TTL Raffle Rover, Greeter, and in the Chorus, and is very excited for the role of Presenter this year. After high school, Maggie wants to attend college, but is unsure of a major. She plans to play softball and pursue minors in sign language and athletic coaching.

Girl Scout Emcees

Olivia R.

Emcee

Troop 1516

Twin Valley High School

11th Grade

Olivia is an 11th grader at Twin Valley High School and has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten. Her favorite part of Girl Scouts is camping, both with her troop and at summer camp. Her troop is going on a camping trip to Bar Harbor, Maine this summer, where they will go hiking and exploring along with giving back through a day of service. This will also be Olivia’s 10th summer at camp, and she can’t wait to go to Camp Wood Haven, her "home away from home." Olivia has participated in Take the Lead as a Greeter, a member of the Color Guard, Raffle Rover, Campership Lead, Social Media Lead, and is excited to be an Emcee this year! Olivia is interested in animation and film editing and will consider this path after high school.

Isabelle T.

Emcee

Troop 1353

Reading High School

10th Grade

Isabelle (Izzy) is a 10th grade student at Reading High School where she participates in Key Club, Cheerleading, Track, and Dance. She is a member of Troop 1353 where she is proud of helping in the community with the cheer squad. They participate in various service projects in the City of Reading throughout the year. She loves the friendships she has made in Girl Scouts and as a member of the cheer squad. This is Izzy’s first time participating in Take the Lead, and she is excited to be an Emcee this year. She is most looking forward to going to Girl Scout camp this summer and making new friends.

Girl Scout Campership & Chorus Leads

Shelby S. Campership Lead

Troop 1010

Twin Valley Middle School 8th Grade

Shelby is an 8th grader at Twin Valley Middle School and plays varsity soccer. Shelby is most proud of the time she has spent at Girl Scout camps. This year will be her 9th year going to camp, and she is looking forward to becoming a CIT (Counselor in Training) at Camp Wood Haven. She is also working on earning her Silver Award. Shelby has participated in Take the Lead since she was in 1st grade. She has been a Raffle Rover, Greeter and Usher, Networker, and now Campership Lead! After high school, Shelby plans to attend college and pursue a degree in teaching.

Allyssa O. Chorus Lead

Troop 181

Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School 7th Grade

Allyssa is a 7th grader at Brandywine Heights Middle School in Topton. She takes part in many extracurricular activities and community organizations. She participates in field hockey, band, chorus, select chorus, and theater. She just finished a small production called The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Allyssa has been a Girl Scout for 7 years and is currently a 2nd year Cadette. She has earned the Bronze Award and is working to achieve her Silver Award. She loves spending time at Camp Wood Haven, doing arts and crafts, and making new friends. This will be Allyssa’s first year at Take the Lead, and she is excited to take part as Chorus Lead. After high school, Allyssa does not yet know where she would like to seek a higher education, but she does have the desire to be a veterinarian.

Girl Co-Chairs

Bronwyn T.

Girl Co-Chair

Troop 1677

Schuylkill Valley High School

12th Grade

Bronwyn is a 12th grader at Schuylkill Valley High School where she participates in the World Affairs club and the Mock Trial team, and has played soccer all 4 years. She is a Girls on the Run Junior Coach and taekwondo athlete. Bronwyn has been a Girl Scout for 11 years and appreciates the people skills she has learned over the years. Her favorite Girl Scout memory is the one night in a tree house at Camp Wood Haven where slime exploded from a care package her bunkmate had received. Bronwyn has participated in Take the Lead for a few years in the Chorus and Color Guard, and she was a Presenter last year. After high school, she plans to attend a local college and earn her bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in international relations.

K’yshaya W.

Girl Co-Chair

Troop 12034

Reading High School

12th Grade

K’yshaya is a 12th grader at Reading Senior High School and Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center. At RMCTC she studies early childhood education and was offered a job at a childcare center because of her achievements in school. She is also the president of her class for FCCLA, a worldwide leadership program. Her most memorable Girl Scout moments have been all her overnight camp experiences. K’yshaya was a Presenter for Take the Lead last year, and is so grateful that she can participate again for her last year of high school. After high school, she plans to attend college and continue her studies in Early Childhood Education.

CHORUS

Kiymoni A.

Alessandra D.

Francesca D.

Natavia F.

Nygeriah H.

Monet L.

Zachari L.

Lilyana O.

Josie S.

COLOR GUARD

Amaya B.

Lyniya F.

Nora H.

Ema H.

Samantha R.

Erica R.

GREETERS & USHERS

Rebecca A.

Grace B.

Sadie G.

Brinkley K.

Olivia P.

Kaylee S.

NETWORKING & PR

Lyd H.

Aneliese R.

Mackenzie R.

Katherine S.

Congratulations

Take the Lead Honorees

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Take the Lead event. Stevens & Lee

Caron Treatment Centers would like to congratulate the Take the Lead 2024 Honorees:

Auria Bradley M.S.

Glynis Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

Amanda Hornberger

Christi Terefenko

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Breidegam Family Foundation &

SENIOR PRESENTING

Jerry and Carolyn Holleran Joanne Judge

Alvernia University

Boscov’s

Diane and Michael Duff

Fulton Bank

Andi Funk

Penske Transportation Solutions

RKL

VA Productions, Inc

Virginia & Jeff Rush

Take the Lead Sponsors

DAISY

Arthritis & Joint Replacement Center of Reading

ASR Media

Peg Atwell, MD

Paula & Patrick Barrett

Berks Community Health Center

Caron Treatment Centers

Co-County Wellness Services

Entech Engineering

Ethosource Office

Furniture

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

Acts of Generosity

David & Carey Babczak

Carolyn M. Bazik

Christie Botterbusch

Robert and Anita Chaney

Connors Investor Services, Inc.

Financial Planning

Advisors Beth Gallen

Mastromarino CFP

Fleetwood Bank

Susan and Michael Fromm

Patricia Giles

IBEW Local Union 743

Irish Creek Construction

Jewish Federation of Reading

Kingsview Partners, Wyomissing, PA

Kreitz|Gallen-Schutt

Orrstown Bank

Penn State Berks and Penn State Health St.

Joseph Medical Center

Reading Area

Community College

BENEFACTOR

Gage Personnel – Search & Staffing Professionals

Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

Brad & Barbara Hall

Ellen & Dan Huyett

Tricia Salvatore

Ludgate, LFP

M&T Bank

Masano Bradley LLP

Schlouch Incorporated

(List complete as of March 26, 2024)

Reading Truck

ROG Orthodontics

Security First, Inc.

Tempstar Staffing

Tompkins Community Bank

Truist

Visions Federal Credit Union

White Star Tours

Singer Equipment Company

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Souders

Spark Solutions & Support, Training & Facilitation

Sweet Street and Sandy Solmon, CEO

Laurie Waxler

Weidenhammer

Yocum Institute for Arts Education

GSEP is a proud partner of the United Way of Berks County.

Troop Take the Lead

Berks County | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading

Stage

Master the Physics of Game Brownie Making Games

Master the Physics of Game Senior Game Visionary

Take the Lead Cookie Rally

Junior Cookie Collaborator

Welcome!

As a member of Troop Take the Lead, tonight you will embark on the full Girl Scout experience at each themed activation station. Collect all the stamps to complete your Girl Scout Journey!

First Aid Kits for Others

Ambassador First Aid Stage

Constellation Station Daisy Space Science Explorer Soft Archery

At Fleetwood Bank, we're not just about dough; we're about supporting the aspirations of young entrepreneurs. Let's chip in together and create a sweeter future for our community!

GAIN PROGRESS GAIN GROUND

For over 50 years, Penske has kept fleets, supply chains and businesses moving forward. This commitment extends to helping the communities where we live and work get ahead — and stay there.

We’re proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and congratulate the 2024 Berks County Take the Lead honorees.

Congratulations Girls Scouts of Eastern PA and the 2024 Take the Lead Honorees! We are proud of you!

voiceupberks.org

Congratulations 2024 Berks County Take the Lead Honorees.

AuriaBradley,M.S

GlynisA.Fitzgerald,Ph.D.

AmandaJ.Hornberger

ChristiSychterzTerefenko Co-County Wellness Services is proud of you and is delighted to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s annual Take the Lead Event.

(610) 375-6523

www.CoCounty.org

Congratulations to Glynis Fitzgerald and all of the TTL honorees!

Thank you to the 2024 Take the Lead Honorees, who are all AMAZING women and role models!

Pat Giles

Freedom to Inspire Leadership

Freedom Mortgage is honored to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania as they inspire us all as the next generation of women leaders in their annual Take the Lead event.

Congratulations 2024 Take the Lead Honorees!

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Congratulations to the 2024 “Take the Lead” Honorees!

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BCHC is proud to sponsor 2024 Take the Lead Berks County!

Congratulations Auria, Glynis, Amanda and Christi! Your leadership is an inspiration.

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The doctors and team at ROG Orthodontics want to congratulate this year’s honorees of amazing women for their example and impact in promoting courage, confidence, and character in the future generations of young women.

We proudly suppor t the Girl Scouts of Ea s te rn Pe n n sy lva nia a n d

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Congratulations 2024 Take The Lead Honorees! Security First, a leader in residential and commercial property protection, is proud to support tonight’s Girl Scout presenters and the leadership abilities they display!

We salute the efforts of all who inspire the success of the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA!

Past Take the Lead Honorees

Frances “Franki” Aitken

Dr. Nancy Allmon

Ardis Arahood

Jan Armfield

Margaret S. Atwell, M.D.

Carey Babczak

Mary Lynch Barbera, Ph.D.

Paula K. Barrett

Paula M. Barron

Carolyn M. Bazik, MBA

Barbara H. Beringer

Mary Kay Bernosky

Dr. Diane T. Bonaccorsi

Kristin Boyd Edwards

Mary Ann Campbell

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

Heather Chandler, Esq.

Anita Chaney

Charlotte Cooper

The Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel

Michelle M. Davis

Michelle Dech

Susan Denaro

Desha Dickson

Dr. Andrea Dillaway-Huber

Virginia Dodge, CMM

Anita Durdan

Anabel Dwyer

Vicki Ebner

Marsha D. Egan

The Honorable Elizabeth Ehrlich

Carol A. Ennis

Dr. Lona Farr

Beulah “Boots” Fehr

Cathy Feiler

Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D.

Susan Fromm

Andrea J. Funk

Susan Gibbs

Patricia Giles

Crystal Gilmore-Harris

Sandy Graffius

Joan H. Gruber

Virginia Hand

Susan Hale

Dr. Fredericka S. Moxon Heller

Angel Helm

Kathy Herbein

Carolyn R. Holleran

Ellen T. Horan

Ellen M. Huyett

M. Melissa Jamula

Grace Asberry Jones

Joanne M. Judge

Mary H. Kargbo

C. Eve J. Kimball, MD

Kathy Kleppinger

Julia Klein

Mary Lou Kline

Dr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak

Jacqueline Kunin

Patricia Lee Langiotti

Dr. Susan D. Looney

The Honorable Linda K. M. Ludgate

Karen Marsdale

Heidi Masano, Esq.

Melinda Mast

Sharon Mast

Dr. Linda Matthews

Elaine McDevitt

Dr. Aparna Mele

Martha Mewhort

Sally Miksiewicz

Regina Gouger Miller

Sheila Miller

Toni Miller

Tammy K. Mitgang

Dr. Alicia Montoya

Kimberly J. Murphy

Joni Naugle

Dr. Olubunmi Ojikutu

Yvonne Frey Oppenheimer

Dr. Natalie M. Parisi

Laurie Peer

Penske Women’s Network

P. Sue Perrotty

Debra Powell, MD, MS

Susan J. Probst

Dr. Jodi Radosh

Amy Reinsel

Michele Richards

Karen Rightmire

Linda K. Rinker

Marilu Rodriguez, ESQ.

Virginia T. Rush

Jeannie Savage

Adelle L. Schade, MS, M.Ed.

Jill M. Scheidt, Esq.

Tracy Schott, MS, MSW

Judith L. Schwank

Gail D. Seeley

Crystal Seitz

Dr. Vinti Shah

Ann Sheehan

Dr. Anne A. Skleder

Mary Ann Chelius Smith

Alison Snyder

Noreen M. Sobottka

Sandy Solmon

Louise Souders

Sandra L. Spayd

Dr. Susan Phillips Speece

Elaine A. Stanko, Esq.

Anne Stevens

Barbara M. Taliaferro

Karen S. Thacker

Ramona Turner Turpin

Laurie Waxler

Dr. Mary Fay Weaver

Sharon L. Weaver

Jill Weber

Lenette Wells

Tammy White

Nancy Xavios

Judith Yarnall

Dr. Raquel Yiengst

To learn more, visit gsep.org/wls GSEP's Women's Leadership Summit inspires you to embrace your inner superpowers by focusing on leadership and personal growth, a healthy mind and body, and the self-confidence and resilience to be the best version of you this year, and always! The

2023-2024

Board of Directors and Girl Advisors OFFICERS

Nicole LeVine Chair PECO

Debbie O’Brien First Vice Chair Bank of America

Ann Donley Vice Chair

Jebran & Abraham, PC

Loraine Ballard Morrill Vice Chair iHeartMedia

Anne Baum

Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital

Mary Beth Biddle Lockheed Martin

Terri Boyer Villanova University

Fusun Bubernack

ET&T

Jennifer Dempsey Fox Consultant

Judy Freyer Retired, The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church

Layla J. Central High School

Rick Perkins Treasurer PPL

Joann Gonzalez-Generals Secretary University of Pennsylvania

Kim Fraites-Dow CEO*

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

*ex-officio, non-voting

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Allison Green Johnson

Lincoln Financial Group

Ellen Iobst IOBST Supply Chain Consulting, LLC

Kathy Killian Philadelphia Phillies

Stephanie L. Kosta

Comcast

Joanne McFall

Keystone First

Susan Mucciarone Glenmede

Olubunmi Ojikutu Reading Hospital—Tower Health

Rick Perkins Retired, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Ashley Russo ASR Media

Dayi Miriam Shou PwC

Shelley Smith Archer

Alison Snyder East Penn Manufacturing Co.

GIRL ADVISORS TO THE BOARD

Emma S. Princeton High School

Anika S. Methacton High School

Girl Scout Camp Song Lyrics

“Alive Awake Alert”

Verse 1

Regular Tempo

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

I’m alive, awake, alert

I’m alert, awake, alive

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

Verse 2

Faster Tempo

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

I’m alive, awake, alert

I’m alert, awake, alive

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

Final Verse

Even Faster Tempo

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

I’m alive, awake, alert

I’m alert, awake, alive

I’m alive, awake, alert

Enthusiastic

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.

You have one hand, I have the other. Put them together, we have each other.

Do you know someone who:

Exemplifies extraordinary civic, professional, and philanthropic leadership and achievement?

Showcases the Girl Scout values of courage, confidence, and character?

Acts as a positive role model for girls and is committed to making the world a better place?

Lives or works in Berks County?

Save the Date!

Save the date for the third 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.

To learn more and purchase sponsorships or individual tickets as they become available, go to gsep.org.

From team retreats to weddings to birthday parties— host your next event with GSEP!

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