A Publication for Girl Scouts of Western New York Donors and Alums
A message from your CDO Women of Distinction Unboxing the Girl Powered Future Girl Scout History Museum And more...
—Juliette Gordon Low “
The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.”
One of my favorite quotes comes from our founder Juliette Gordon Low, “The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.”
The quote is so remarkable because it speaks to our past, present, and future. Those of you who invest your time, talent and treasure today are providing the foundation for our leaders of tomorrow. And yet we also stand on the shoulders of all the women who came before us. I think of my grandmothers, Marilyn and Margaret, my great aunt, Lois, and my mom, Cindy—each a Girl Scout—and how they paved the way for me to serve this great organization. And I think of my niece, Violet, who is just starting her Girl Scout journey as a rst-year Brownie. I know many of you have a similar family legacy, and whether you are a rst generation Girl Scout or the tradition goes back generations – YOU are an important part of our Girl Scout family. This spring we are honoring our past and investing in our future. We celebrate the grand opening of our History Museum, we honor ve exceptional women at Women of Distinction, our Girl Scout entrepreneurs are opening cookie booths across WNY, and our camps are being prepared for an exciting Summer Camp season.
Read on to see all of the exciting ways to support and invest in our girls this season, and remember: her future is our future!
Join us!
Jerilyn J. Hickey, CFRE
Chief
Development O cer Proud Girl Scout Aunt to Violet
Her future is our future! Join us in championing the change-makers of today who inspire our leaders of tomorrow. We are proud to present our 2024 Women of Distinction Event. Your support of this event provides our girls with the opportunity to see into their future. Before the event, Girl Scouts take part in life-changing mentoring sessions with the Women of Distinction. Later their courage, con dence, and character are on display as they run the event; girls emcee the program, present and honor the women, and work as greeters and Girl Scout representatives.
Women of Distinction is also an opportunity to recognize women who exemplify our mission by inspiring our Girl Scouts to dream, explore, and become creative problem solvers with the ability to tackle challenges to make our world a better place. These community leaders show strength of character, dedication to community service, and commitment to encouraging girls. We look toward the future with these women as role models in their personal and professional lives.
It’s not just a fundraiser, it is a truly inspiring event with a heartwarming mission at its core. Below are our 2024 Honorees.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
11:00am Reception and Interactive Displays 11:45am-1:30pm Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
Salvatore’s, 6461 Transit Rd. Depew, NY 14043
Conveniently located right off I-90
Free parking included RSVP by Wednesday, April 17 online at www.gswny.org/wod
The sweetest time of year is here! Girl Scout Cookies are more than delicious treats – they’re building blocks for our Girl Scouts to create a better future for themselves and the world. Did you know the proceeds from each purchase stay local and fund our Girl Scouts’ ambitions? Whether it’s embarking on cross-country trips or supporting our communities here in WNY, there’s no limit to Unboxing the Future. Witness the impactful power of the Girl Scout Cookie Program!
Over 1.1 MILLION packages of Girl Scout Cookies came into WNY the Week of March 18…
and just as quickly those packages were distributed through our Mega and Truck Drop locations. MEGA thanks to all who made this amazing feat possible:
All the Girl Scouts who brought their smiles and tireless energy… every mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, neighbor, 2nd cousin once removed who helped… the inventory takers and loaders… the Service Unit Product Program Managers… the GSWNY Board members who are also Troop Leaders… the cookie case Tetris masters... the U-Haul maneuvering bosses… the master fork lift operators… the snow pants-wearing volunteers and sta standing in the snow (SNOW!)…
the Radio Flyer Wagon picker uppers… and every single person who arrived with a smile and participated in the adventure.
Our girls are Unboxing the Future… because of YOU!
We are absolutely thrilled about the upcoming 2024 Summer Camp Season! Camp is a time for girls to immerse themselves in an experience that transcends mere fun—it’s an opportunity to cultivate lifelong memories and skills that will be foundational throughout life’s journey. Our camps serve as a haven lled with positivity, aligning with the cherished traditions of Girl Scouts while nurturing friendships and sparking the excitement of personal growth, all under our guiding theme: Be a force of nature!
www.gswny.org/SummerCamp
The Family Partnership Campaign is a way for family members of Girl Scouts, Lifetime Members, Volunteers, and Alums to invest in our girls who need nancial assistance to participate in Girl Scouting. Because friendship never goes out of style For an investment of $25 or more every Girl Scout in your household will receive the 2024 Family Partnership patch while supplies last!
Scan this code to make a donation or mail your donation to:
Don't forget to include how many patches you need for the registered Girl Scouts in your home!
To the opening of the GSWNY
Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for the dedication of the museum, a special tour and a GSWNY Museum Patch for sale RSVP to kelly.garrow@gswny.org
The sweetest time of year is here! Girl Scout Cookies are more than delicious treats – they’re building blocks for our Girl Scouts to create a better future for themselves and the world. Did you know the proceeds from each purchase stay local and fund our Girl Scouts’ ambitions? Whether it’s embarking on cross-country trips or supporting our communities here in WNY, there’s no limit to Unboxing the Future.
Witness the impactful power of the Girl Scout Cookie Program! Cookie funds fuel…
Camp Windy Meadows 5000 Cambria Rd Lockport, NY 14094
Volunteers welcome; please join our committee. Contact customercare@gswny.org www.gswny.or
In our communities, where Girl Scouts have been bonding for generations, our retail shops o er a unique experience, that of, “All Things Girl Scouts”!
This quarter, we invite you to stop in and explore our unique gifts and accessories where we are now featuring the Legacy Charm Bracelet ($24). This vintage-inspired charm bracelet celebrates di erent eras of Girl Scout style, right up to today and serves as a beautiful reminder that the bonds formed in Girl Scouting are enduring.
Mention this ad to receive 10% o your in-store purchase of a Legacy Charm Bracelet!
4433 Genesee St., Suite 101 Bu alo, NY 14225
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