Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) is the leading organization for girl leadership in the Western New York region. GSWNY serves more than 11,000 K-12 girls annually across a nine-county jurisdiction, including Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.
Cattaraugus County
Camp Timbercrest 11169 Moore Road Randolph, NY 14772
Chautauqua County
Jamestown Service Center 2661 Horton Road Jamestown, NY 14701
Erie County
Buffalo Service Center 4433 Genesee Street, Suite 101 Buffalo, NY 14225
Camp Seven Hills (Lakeside) 10299 Savage Road Holland, NY 14080 (Goodyear) 10150 Olean Road (Rt 16) Holland, NY 14080
Monroe County
Rochester Service Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Door 5 Rochester, NY 14620
Camp Piperwood 2222 Turk Hill Road Fairport, NY 14450
Niagara County
Niagara Service Center (Satellite Office), 1522 Main Street, Suite 307
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Lockport Service Center
5000 Cambria Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Camp Windy Meadows
5000 Cambria Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Dear Girl Scout Family,
As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2023, it’s evident that our mission to nurture girls of courage, confidence, and character remains as vital as ever. Despite changes, our Girl Scouts and staff have shown resilience and a commitment to making the world a better place. It is vital that we continue to support and guide our girls and volunteers during our councils transition.
In the past year, over 5,800 volunteers dedicated their time and energy to engage with over 11,000 Girl Scouts, fostering personal growth and joy through scouting. To all our volunteers, donors, and supporters, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Together, we form a strong community united by the common goal of empowering the next generation of leaders.
We are pleased to witness our membership growing once again as we continue to stablize our financial health. As we strive to “be the year of adventure and curiosity” that guides Girl Scouts forward, we remain steadfast in our commitment to their development and success.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making Girl Scouts of WNY a safe and inclusive space for girls to learn, grow, and build lasting friendships. Your dedication is truly appreciated.
Lynn M. Lubecki, Ed.D. President, Board of Directors
Javeena A. Edwards, MBA CFO & Interim Chief Executive Officer
Council Employees
Full-Time Staff: 68
Part-Time Staff: 9
We remain one of the strongest mid-size councils in the nation with 16,956 members and over 1,000 troops.
Girl Members: 11,104
Adult and Lifetime Members: 5,852
2023 Financial Highlights
Girl Scouts of Western New York’s financial statements are audited by independent public accountants and are available by request. The figures on this page represent results from operations before the change in fair value of marketable securities.
81% of our expenses go directly to support our girls and volunteers, exceeding industry standards. Awarded in Financial Assistance: $279,885
Number of Girls Who Received Financial Assistance: 4,472
7,118 Girls participated in the Cookie Program
937 Troops participated and earned proceeds of $1,172,152
13,704 Cookie Share packages went out to first responders, military men and women, and local community organizations.
Donor investment stays local to benefit all girls in our council.
Total estimated hours from all High Awards: 13,120 hours
225 council-sponsored programs offered virtually and in-person
Our Volunteers
2,109 Troop Co-Leaders
provided a safe, nurturing environment where girls could explore their world, try new experiences, and take the lead.
Being an effective Troop Leader requires coordination, teamwork, and excellent communication skills – as well as flexibility and a sense of humor!
93 volunteers serve in a Service Unit Management role which includes Operations, Volunteer and Program Coordinators.
These volunteers give tirelessly to set a vision for their area, organize meetings, coordinate volunteer teams, and serve as a communication liaison with the council.
More than 290 volunteers serve as Service Unit Team personnel who offer administrative support for their neighborhood.
From finances to recruitment, cookies to recognitions, welcome specialists to programming – their skills provided our troop leaders with local assistance and a robust experience for our girls.
At the
council level, volunteers share their talents in a variety of ways.
These include “Friends Of” groups at all of our camp properties, as well as the Outdoor Programming Committee, Gold Award Mentors, Trip Chaperones, and more. Our Council Delegates also form the core group of our Volunteer Advisory Panel, which meets twice yearly to offer insight on council planning.
2023 Outdoor and Camp Highlights
GSWNY owns and maintains nearly 1,800 acres of wooded land, with four primary properties: Camp Seven Hills, Camp Piperwood, Camp Windy Meadows, and Camp Timbercrest
GSWNY’s camp and outdoor programs proved to be a vital outlet for our girls. After months of uncertainty and limited capacity, our properties were the first spaces girls could gather for in-person programming and socializing. Our goal is to make sure everyone has access to green spaces and can enjoy the beauty of nature. 3,962 girls were able to develop or enhance their outdoor and leadership skills while building friendships to last a lifetime.
Donor Honor Roll
Girl Scouts of Western New York highly honors all of our donors. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and most especially, the girls who benefit directly from your generosity, thank you!
Donor Investment and Impact
Girl Scouts become girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place because of YOU.
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Juliette Gordon Low Planned Giving Society
You can create a lasting legacy for future Girl Scouts in our community through a planned gift. Including a bequest in your estate ensures the next generation of girls can enjoy Girl Scouting just as much as you have! Large or small, the most meaningful gifts come from people like you, who deeply care about the work we are doing and want to ensure it continues well into the future.
Each year as our Juliette Gordon Low Society grows, so does the impact that these planned gifts have on our future Girl Scouts. These gifts go above and beyond what we are able to donate within our lifetime, and they fund our passions within Girl Scouts.
Scan QR code to view full listing of Society Members.
Girl Scouts of WNY Scholarships
We would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions to the scholarships listed below.
Ralph and Mary McLean Wilson Gold Award Scholarship
Mary McLean Wilson
Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger Golden Opportunity Scholarship
Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger
Kim Welsh Memorial Scholarship
Allan and Carol Welsh
Girl Scouts of Western New York Educational Scholarship Fund
Rita M. Babcock
Diane L. Bockrath
We presented $47,000 in scholarships at the annual Gold Award Ceremony. Former CEO Alison Wilcox is pictured above with Kim Welsh Memorial Scholarship donors Carol and Allan Welsh, Lynn M. Lubecki, GWNY Board President, and some very happy scholarship recipients.
