Volume 1 • Number 1 April 2011
Girl Scout Camp: One Girl’s Experience Volunteer
Spotlight
Girl Scouts’ United Way Partnership
New
Journey Books
The Girl Scout
The Girl Scout
in this issue:
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Our United Way partnership Girl Scout Camp: One Girl’s Experience 2010 Annual report introducing Our New Journey Books Volunteer Spotlight Donor Listing
The Girl Scout Spirit newsletter is published by the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. 4901 Briarhaven road Fort Worth, Texas 76109 800-582-7272 F 817-732-1261 www.gs-top.org Editor in Chief Kathleen Copeland Regional Offices: Abilene 325-670-0432 Amarillo 806-356-0096 Fort Worth 817-737-7272 Lubbock 806-745-2855 Wichita Falls 940-723-4336
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Dear Girl Scouts, Friends and Families, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma plains
Scouts can stay relevant to our world. Unlike a
continually strives to be the premier
traditional strategy, which aims at producing
leadership experience for over 26,000 girls
one-time change, Strategic Learning drives
in grades K-12 in the 81 counties we cover.
continuous adaptation.
recognizing this commitment, our staff and Board have implemented a dynamic new
We need to think about change as a
process called “Strategic Learning” under the
journey, not a destination. As a successful
leadership of the Girl Scouts of the USA. This
organization, we must continuously adapt
process is based on the research and work
to evolving circumstances. This essential
of Willie pieterson, a business leader and
adjustment will help Girl Scouts become more
professor, who has inspired our national
focused, effective and nimble in the future.
organization to develop a critical focus on
Through Strategic Learning, we are doing just
core business strategies.
that; developing a comprehensive road map for the future of the council.
Last September, a Strategic Learning Task Group was formed and has helped determine
This process allowed us to see that we have
priorities for our organization based on
four key priorities where we have the
collaboration and key insights from girls,
opportunity to improve and have a greater
parents, volunteers, council staff and
impact.
members of our community. This strategic
• Communication
learning team that includes staff, board
• philanthropy
members, volunteers and community partners
• Membership, Volunteers, program
has been examining the current realities of Girl
• Strategic Alliances
Scouting in the Texas Oklahoma plains council and is working to develop strategies to assist
it struck me that this innovative practice,
the council in providing quality membership
strategic learning, is precisely what the
and program opportunities to more girls than
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
ever before.
does for girls. pietersen defines it as “a leadership process that
This team will continue to examine data, talk
generates a cycle of ongoing
with constituents and girls and develop long
discovery and adaptation that strives
and short range strategies for success. The
to balance focus with flexibility and thoughtful
Strategic Learning Team is currently working to
analysis with creative thinking, which is then
identify areas of concern and ways to address
continually sharpened through learning and
those areas in order to improve customer
experience.”
service. The end result of surveys, interviews, analysis, and insights will be an intense focus
The same words perfectly summarize the
on what matters most for today’s girls.
Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Every Girl Scout activity is girl-led, with
Strategic Learning is about learning about
opportunities for both hands-on and
who we are, what we need to be, and where
cooperative learning. This intentional
we’re going by taking an honest look at how Girl
combination is the catalyst for the three keys
From the
Editor it’s a new year and a new look —Becky Bu
in the last twelve months Girl Scouts has
every day with Asperger’s Syndrome; through
unveiled a new look (a pointy trefoil with
her story you’ll see Girl Scout Camp is still as
BANGS!), a new way to help girls become
relevant for young women today as it was 50
to leadership development: discovering
leaders, utilizing the Journeys guides, and
years ago.
oneself, connecting with others, and taking
we’ve started gearing up for our 100th
action in the world.
anniversary.
rton, CEO
We hope you enjoy the new magazine. We hope you read the stories and are proud
The strategic learning team will be able to
So, what better time than now to revamp the
of the work that you are doing through Girl
construct a solid, far reaching plan that will
layout of our magazine? We’ve spent the last
Scouts. Most importantly though, we hope this
ultimately result in the council being in a
few months examining the purpose of this
magazine can be a tool for you through your
position to better impact the lives of girls.
publication and concluded that it will be a
journey with Girl Scouts. We want these stories
This process has elevated and enriched the
place to celebrate how the Girl Scouts of
to inspire you to go out there and tell your own
strategic thinking of Girl Scout executives,
Texas Oklahoma plains council is making an
story about why you are a member, why you
board members and staff in a manner that
impact. This magazine will commemorate the
donate, and why you volunteer. Go out there
had us ask new questions, have new
various ways our council brings people in
and proclaim “i’M A GirL SCOUT!”
conversations, infuse new thinking, and we
communities together. From five year old
hope will accelerate the Girl Scouts’ journey
Daisy Girl Scouts to bank CEOs, Girl Scouts
from “good to great.”
gives people a common mission: building girls make the world a better place. And we couldn’t do that without all of you. As a tribute, this magazine is going to
ake yt ne
re will our e h W jou r
of courage, confidence, and character who
celebrate YOUr stories. in this edition, read about why Kerry Dolan, a lifelong Girl Scout, a current troop leader, and a donor values
us . . .
her opportunity to volunteer with Girl Scouting. You’ll also hear the outdoor experience of Mary Grace Foster who deals
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Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma plains partners with United Way Agencies in Texas The sprawling geography of Girl Scouts of
Hundreds of thousands of girls and their
of the United Way Agencies that fund us in
Texas Oklahoma plains (81 counties and 79,179
families benefit from the generosity of United
supporting healthy communities. For ourGirl
square miles) requires strong local partners
Way and the donors that support them.
Scouting households, thank you for making our
to help us deliver vital leadership programs
For many of our Girl Scouting households,
partnership possible and keep up your giving
to girls and the adults who partner with them.
they too are donors that support United Way
to United Way.
Thirty One United Way agencies collectively
in the workplace. Knowing that their dollars
fund $700,000 annually to support the Girl
are investing in the young women of
Story of United Way
Scout leadership program for the council.
tomorrow is all the proof they need to make
United Way was started in 1887 in Denver,
Allocations received from each of our
substantial gifts to support United Way and
Colorado. The goals of the originators were to
United Way Agencies are dedicated solely to
simultaneously help the council.
plan and coordinate local resources for 10 local health and welfare services.
funding programs only in the local community it serves. Funding is allocated through a grant
From urban city blocks to suburban sidewalks
process and designated giving and United Way
and open plains in rural communities, United
The creators of the United Way movement
also serves as a channel of support from State
Way Agencies help girls learn who they are and
saw a need for one organization to serve as an
and Federal Campaigns that Girl Scouts apply
their place in the world. Girl Scouts of Texas
umbrella organization to raise money for local
to each year. Although the amount of financial
Oklahoma plains is grateful for our mutual
nonprofit agencies and to coordinate services
investment and program emphasis that each
work and recognize the outstanding role each
during times of crisis. Organizers conducted
United Way Agency supports may vary, the
their first fundraising campaign to benefit 22
impact of Girl Scouts and United Way working
local agencies. A total of $21,700 was raised in
together to help girls develop a strong sense
their first campaign.
of self, develop healthy relationships and help them play an active role in their community is immeasurable.
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in 1913, the Community Chest was created
Way works to bring communities together to
United Way’s partnering with
which marked the beginning of the modern
address the needs of today while also working
Girl Scouts:
agency allocations process as we know it.
to solve the issues of tomorrow.
Today that process has grown to numerous volunteers who work diligently in each United
Started in 2008, United Way Worldwide
Way to review all community partner agencies
adopted three new focus areas – a focus on
making sure that each one is fulfilling their
improving education, working to help people
mission, as well as practicing good stewardship
achieve financial stability and promoting
with the funds allocated from the campaigns.
healthy lives.
United Ways focus on measurable program outcomes to gauge effectiveness of programs
United Way Worldwide is presently made up
and benefits to the communities.
of 1800 community based United Way’s in 45 countries and territories. The organization
United Way has always been a visible source
optimizes giving through its innovative use of
of aid to help communities pick up the pieces
corporate payroll deductions (collected by the
after disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis
local chapters). United Way keeps operating
and the bombings of the World Trade Centers.
expenses to a minimum for a maximum return
Amarillo Region • Amarillo/Canyon • Amarillo/Canyon Youth Cabinet • Dallas/Hartley • Deaf Smith County • Guymon • Hutchinson County • Moore County • Ochiltree • pampa Abilene Region • Abilene • Nolan County • Scurry County
on investment in the community. in 2007,
Fort Worth Region
Since 2000, United Way has moved to a
United Way campaigns surpassed the 4 billion
• Metro Tarrant County
community impact focus – shifting from their
dollar mark worldwide and reinforced their
• Cooke County
traditional role as solely a fundraiser to a new
spot as our nation’s largest charitable
• Hood County
mission focused on identifying and addressing
organization.
• Wise County
the long term needs of communities. United
• Johnson County Thanks to the support of the following United Ways, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma plains is able to offer girls many more opportunities to explore their diverse interests and cultivate valuable leadership skills.
Lubbock Region • Dawson County • Lubbock Area • Terry County • Tulia • plainview Wichita Falls Region • Breckenridge • Graham Area • palo pinto County • Wilbarger County
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Girl Scout Camp: One Girl’s Experience Most people associate Girl Scouts with three things: cookies, crafts, and camping. While these things are certainly not all
dyslexia. While she’s still in the process of
encompassing of the Girl Scout mission, there
becoming the leader she was destined to be,
is a reason people make these associations.
Mary Grace is already a leader.
Most Girl Scouts, at one point or another will
Mary Grace takes even the smallest lessons
sell cookies, make a craft (or two, or one
from camp back home with her and
hundred) and many Girl Scouts will participate
implements them into her daily life. When her
in some sort of camp. Whether it be a
family eats family meals together, she insists
traditional overnight camp experience with
that it is her chore and pleasure to “hop” for
her troop or on her own in the summer or a
her family at dinner. She learned about table
single Day Camp, Girl Scouts of Texas
hopping (serving others) during mealtimes
Oklahoma plains works diligently to provide
at Camp Timberlake. She even claimed this
a camp experience for every girl because
skill made her the best waitress at her troop’s
we believe that experiences gained at camp
Applebee’s fundraiser.
are an essential key to building girls into future leaders.
Also, Mary Grace is proud of the decision making she employs at camp. She says she
One such girl is Mary Grace Foster. Mary Grace
remembers “saving” the camp from a
has Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition in the
scorpion. Even though she knows that you
autism spectrum. However, you cannot say
leave nature alone, she felt like it was
that Mary Grace suffers from Asperger’s or
better to kill the scorpion than to leave it
that she is afflicted with Asperger’s. Mary
to hurt someone.
Grace’s name says it all; she handles her condition with grace. With aplomb and a
perhaps the most powerful memory of Mary
foresight that is beyond many adults, Mary
Grace’s camp experience was the first year
Grace saw her condition as an opportunity to
that she went, 2 years ago. When her mother
teach her friends in her troop about people
came to pick her up, she’d only been at camp
who are different. Several other girls in her
for three days but she said, “Mom, i’m coming
troop then followed her lead and discussed
back next year for a WHOLE WEEK!”
openly with the troop their condition of
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A Snapshot of Our Year
0 1 0 2 ual Annport Re
Statement of Financial Activities Use of Funds Source of Funds 74% 82% 11 % 6% 1 % 10 % 4% 12 % Audited financials as of September 30, 2010
Program Related
(includes Product Sales & Retail)
$5,175,841
Program Services $5,455,268
Public Contributions $732,174
United Way $670,251
Other Revenue
Special Events $92,648
Fundraising $413,666
Management & General $804,388
(Investment & Oil/Gas)
$304,801
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc.
Statement of Financial Position As of September 30, 2010
Current period
Assets
Balance
Cash & Equivalents ................................................................................................................................. $200,815 Miscellaneous receivable ...................................................................................................................$50,599 Accounts receivable .............................................................................................................................. $36,567 inventory ............................................................................................................................................................ $180,681 prepaid Expenses...................................................................................................................................... $121,073 investments ............................................................................................................................................... $1,877,659 property & Equipment, Net.......................................................................................................... $3,123,678 Cash restricted for investment in property & equipment.................................... $15,695 Long-term investments ................................................................................................................... $682,598 investments restricted for endowment ........................................................................ $1,099,479 Total Assets ............................................................................................................................................ $7,388,844
Liabilities Accounts payable...................................................................................................................................... $141,658 Accrued Expenses ................................................................................................................................. $246,672 Total Liabilities ......................................................................................................................................... $388,330
Net Assets Unrestricted............................................................................................................................................ $4,503,707 Unrestricted - Board Desginated .......................................................................................... $1,271,947 Temporarily restricted .......................................................................................................................... $125,381 permanently restricted .................................................................................................................. $1,099,479 Total Net Assets .................................................................................................................................. $7,000,514
Total Liabilities & Net Assets.................... $
7,388,844
Membership
* 5 0 24,2 Girl m Me bership
% of girl Girl Asian population Diversity:
8%
Other African Races American
White
2% 3% 11.1% 83.9%
*Note - Total Girl Membership of 24,205 includes 6,975 (29%) Hispanic girls. Adult Membership
8,632
Adult Diversity:
Asian
Other African Races American
White
2% 5% 5.2% 87.8%
*Note - Total Adult Membership of 8,632 includes 941 (11%) Hispanic adults.
Product Program Cookies • Nuts • Candy
Number of cookie packages sold:
2,145,585
Troop participation:
86%
Nut and candy items sold:
145,178
Girl Awards
Lifesaving:
1
Gold:
42
Silver:
93
Bronze:
143
Events/Programs Number of events offered:
302
(council sponsored service unit events: 66)
Total girls served at events:
9,090
% of girl membership served at events:
38%
Girls served by summer outdoor programs:
2,542
Total adults who took trainings:
Facilities usage:
1,893 7,326
On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
Board of Directors Chair — robert palmer
i will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what i say and do,
First Vice Chair — Adrienne Cozart
And to, respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Second Vice Chair — Scott Fisher Secretary — Cathy Allen Treasurer — Libby Watson
Members at Large rebecca Barksdale
Melinda Mitchell-Jones
Carol Jean Bartlett
David Kemp
Jimmy Bennett
Tiffanie Lyons
Vicki Hargrove
Cindy Martin
Sheryl Harris
Mike reeser
Terri Hein
Judy rupay
Julia Huseman
Gwen Stafford
Senior Leadership Chief Executive Officer — Becky Burton Chief Financial and Administrative Officer — Cynthia Odom Chief Services Officer — Susie Bell Chief Operations Officer — Debbie Zabica Chief Development and Communications Officer – Barbara Shelton, CFrE
4901 Briarhaven rd. Fort Worth, TX 76109 817-737-7272 800-582-7272 www.gs-top.org
Journeys allow girls to work in teams, learn about a variety of topics, and use leadership skills to complete challenges. in Girl Scouts, we are teaching girls to be
healthy living and the environment. Through
leaders and a key part of the Girl Scout
exploring each journey, the girls bond and learn
Leadership Experience is the Journey guide,
about themselves by developing their
a coordinated series of activities spread over a
creativity and working together to produce
series of sessions (usually 6-8 but with the
their own adventure. Journeys capture the
potential to last far longer). This is the guide
imagination and motivate, inspiring girls to put
book that leaders will use to teach girls in
values into action.
their troop how to be leaders through girl-led activities that include learning by doing and
All the activities in the Journey books value
cooperative learning environments.
cultural diversity and individual uniqueness, educating and inspiring others, and making a
Journeys reach to the core of Girl Scouting and
difference through community service and
its mission of girl leadership, helping girls take
action. Fun and challenging experiences blend
on new adventures. Girl Scout Journeys are
in that special way that makes Girl Scouting
designed to lead girls to places where they will
unique from school and other extracurricular
discover the world around them, connect with
activities. A journey gives girls a consistent
others, and take action to make a difference
experience that ties their whole year together
in the world. These are the steps a girl takes
as a Girl Scout.
as part of her leadership experience, which ultimately results in the development of her
When a Girl Scout journey comes to a close,
skills and values that she will draw on for the
girls and their adult guides truly feel a sense
rest of her life.
of accomplishment and come to cherish the awards they’ve earned along the way. The girls
The journey books offer girls a great way to
learn that each adventure they experience can
explore all the fun they can have in Girl Scouts
be applied to everything else they do in
and help adults (using a companion Volunteer
Girl Scouting.
Guide) lead girls through a sequence of activities and discussions that add up to one giant adventure. Each Journey book highlights Girl Scout history and tradition, encourages girls to live the Girl Scout Law, and touches on
To find out more about Girl Scout Journeys visit www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys and for more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience visit www.girlscouts.org/leadershipexperience. APRIL 2011 The Girl Scout SpiriT 6
portrait of a Volunteer Since 1912, Girl Scouts has built girls of
Even while she was still a girl, Dolan was
“courage, confidence, and character, who
building the foundation that would lead to a
make the world a better place.” Girl Scout
lifetime of service. “As a scout, i learned how
volunteers are a diverse group of women and
to mentor younger Girl Scouts when i went
men whose expertise, skills, interests, and life
through the Counselor-in-Training program.
experiences nurture each girl’s individuality
i learned that i could do more than even i
and leadership qualities.
thought i could when i was asked to serve as boating staff, at Camp Timberlake at the age of eighteen, and i
Kerry Yancy Dolan is one such volunteer. She began her
provided hundreds of girls
journey with Girl Scouting
with fun boating
as a young Girl Scout in 1971. From early on, her Girl Scout experiences helped shape her as a leader.
experiences.”
“I would not be the person I am today if it were not for my experiences as a Girl Scout.”
Later, she used those same leadership skills she learned in Girl Scouts to teach a NEW crop of girls
“i am who i am today
about leadership – that new
in many ways because of Girl Scouting. i learned that i could ask
crop included her daughter.
for what i want when i approached
“i learned how to make a lifelong
fellow second grade girls and asked how to join their troop. i learned to be self-reliant
impact on a girl’s life when i became a Girl Scout Leader.”
when i went away to resident camp for the first time, at age nine, and knew no one. i
Kerry Dolan sums up her Girl Scout experience
learned to appreciate differences among the
saying, “i learned that i will be connected with
members of my troop and my camp units
Girl Scouting for the rest of my life when i
when we worked together, and when we did
realized how important it has been to me.
not get along. i learned how to set goals when
i would not be the person i am today if it
i chose badges to earn, and did independent
were not for my experiences as a Girl Scout.
work to complete them.”
i am proud to be a Lifetime Girl Scout and Leader. You will never know specifically the
Girl Scout volunteers like Kerry Dolan add
effect your gift will have, but be assured that
meaningful days to girls’ lives and to their own.
it will shape the lives of girls in many long
They travel to incredible places, sharing their
lasting, positive ways.”
personal passions and creating experiences they never forget.
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Kerry J. Yancy Dolan, MD Girl Scout since 1971
There are several ways to get involved with Girl Scouts, simply by matching your expertise, skills, interests, and life experiences to the opportunities available at your local council. What new paths will you explore with Girl Scouts? Whatever you choose, the time and commitment is totally up to you, and you’ll be making a lasting impact on the lives of young girls. Love to camp? Unplug from your everyday demands and explore the great outdoors with a group of like minded girls. Share your passion and unique talents with tomorrow’s outdoor enthusiasts. Have a particular skill or talent? Come share your passion with a focused group of girls who can’t wait to learn your skill or pursue your interest. You’ll interact with girls, excite their passions, and help them become their best selves. Whatever your experience, interest, or schedule, Girl Scouts needs your energy! Whether you choose to work directly or indirectly with girls on a short-term or longterm basis, you will get all the instruction, guidance, and support you need. You can make a difference… one girl at a time. Want to volunteer? Sign up today at www.gs-top.org/volunteer
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Donors individuals
John & Lisa Andary Lance Anderson Anonymous Alexandra Arisa Christi Baker Jacqualine Balch Lesa Bankhead rebecca Barksdale Dr. Melanie Barnes Mrs. Louis Barnett Nicole Barrera Salee Barrick Mrs. robert M. Bass Sherry Beck Susie Bell Carl & Agatha Benjamin Jimmy Bennett Adrienne Bentley pamela (Denise) & roy Bertrand Carol & Buddy Bice Shanna Birdsong Debra Black Carolyn Blackwell Kenneth & Sammie Blades Dorcas Boerner Annette & richard Borkowski Dannie Boswell Bostros Chris Botvidson rick Boyd Ann Bracey Lee-Anne Bradley Mindy Brattain Julie Bridgens raymond Brigham Barbara Brock ron Brown Kim Brownen Jan Brownlow ruth Bryant Diana Buchanan John & Theresa Buck James & Carol Buckerfield Anna Buckner David K. Bugay Janet Bunch Colleen Burdge Gerianne Burke Amanda Burland Jim & Mary Burnette Anita Burrell Kayla Burrow rebecca Burton Shotti & Dick Burton Allegra Bush Nora Bushlow Steve & Janet Byars Melissa Kay Camale Melissa Canale Cassandra Carpenter Jessica Carter Louise Carvey Leah Castillo Gary & Kim Cates Diana & Joe Chavez Kay Cheaney Mary Frances Chenault Theresa Chester Mac & Lu Jo Churchill Barbara & pau Claffey Cheryl Clark Bonnie Clark
Terry & Barry Clark paula Clymer John & Jeanette Cocharo patti Coker Marie Louise Cole Vicky Collier pearl Cook Kathleen Copeland Diane Cornwall Amber Coursey Harold & Joyce Courson Adrienne Cozart Julie Crawford Martha & Dolph Crawley Mary Crites Lena Crusha Christy Cruz Lizann & Chris Cundall Barbara & Mike Cutter pat & Kimber Daniel robert & Debbie Daugherty Cynthia Davis Diane M. Davis Criselda De la Torre Maye DeAnda Catherine Delaune Nancy Dennis Caitlin & Adam DeYoung Diana Dicesare Lou Diekemper Marguerite Domatti Bernice Doshier Kimberly Downs Jimmie Draper Kathryn Duke Lee Ann Dumbauld Sandra L. Durbin Diane Dynis Kyle & Martha Eberlein LaDonna L. Elliott Kimberly Ellis Evelyn Englert Julia Ermish Estate of Marian Hardy Amy Estes Tori Eubanks Seun Fadeyi William E. Fairley Shirley & Ed Fancher Lisa Farnsworth
Martha Farris Aurora Farthing Max ray Faulkner Stephanie Ferguson Jackie & John Finch Debra Finney Scott Fisher Dona Fitzsimons Judith G. Flanders John Fletcher Joe & Mozelle Foran Sandy Fortenberry rebecca & robert Foster Wihelmina Franklin James & Diane Freeman Mr. patricia Friesen patricia Friesen Gay Ganske Earlene & Brad Garvey Cheryl Gary Arlis & Jane Geddie peter Gerard Becky Gibson Girl Scouts Northern Horizons SU Christine Glasgow Varina Gleaves Marsha Goebel Dr. Daniel Goggin ron F. Golden Leticia & robert Goodrich Dan Gosdin Linda Graig Jackie Grantham Kimber Gray Marilyn Green Christel Green Kimberly Greenhut paul & Debbie Greenwood Melissa Grimes roy & Jeanne Grogan Grogan Family Foundation Jan Grondahl GS - TOp Alumnae Amarillo region russell Guthrie patti Haberman Arlene Haiduk Brooke Ham Jennifer Hancock Susan Hardick Cindy & Bill Hardy Cindy Harper Cathy Harrelson Erin & richard Harvey Tammy Hayward Elaine Hazlewood
Fred & Debbie Head Barbara Heckathorn Terri Hein Sheena Helm Lacy Henninger Cassandra Henry Goldie Hermsmeyer Sandra Hernandez Maria Herrera Tamara Hiett Kristi Higgins Denise Hill Diane Hill Stephen Hillanbrand Joe & Caroll Hillhouse Barry & Goldie Hines John Hirschi priscilla Hoffman Dot Hogue Susan Holland Gigi Hollis Shari Holloway Dugan Holt Vickie Hopkins Annette Hottman-Borkowski Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hunt Julie Hunter Sue rwin paula Jackson Wendy Jackson Brian & Kari Jenke Deborah & robert Johns Cheryl Johnson patricia Johnson patti C. Johnston David & Ellen Jones Deborah Jones Jeanne Jones Laura Jones Linda Lea Jones roxann Jones Nancy & Bob Josserand Angela Kaplan Sandy Kautz Chris Keeney Verna & Nolen Kell David Kemp Margaret Kenny Georgia Kidwell Jung-sun Shawna Kim Sumi King Cynthia Knapen Karen Knight Kyle Knight Lee & Klaus Koch Sundi Lane Kotara rob & Nina Lagon Maryi Lake David Lanehart Tami Lara Lea Laycock Kay Layne Karen Leach Susan Leach Caitlin Levine Jean & Glen Lewis
Mandy Lin Summer Littlejohn Linda Low Candis Low Troy & robyn Lower Yvonne Lowrie Charlotte S. Lutyens Kathy Lyda Lydia Circle Meadowbrook UMC Frances Lyle Dr. Stephen Maberry Sabine Macinnes pat Maines riki Clark Malott Kim Markle Wendy & Stanley Marsh Carolyn Martchenke Cindy Martin Chris Massey Amy Mathews Candice & John Matthews Janet Blacklock Matthews Joan & robert Matzke Michelle McCallick Bill & poppy McCarty Holli McClain Judy McClellan Adryann McCrory Craig & Ann McDonald Kaki McDuffie Jade McGaw randy McGuffee Dr. & Mrs. Mark McKee Hilton McLaurin Cynthia McMahon Darlene McMurray Kay McNally Susan & Victor Medina Stuti Mehta Kathy Meredith John B. Merrick Connie Miller Lori Minner Amanda Mitchell Jane Molpus Gene and Cecilia Monacelli Tommie & Sam Moon Andy Moore Alason Moorhead Teresa Morenus Dean Morrison Donna Moss Jackie & George Mothersole Scott Murray pamela Corbett Murrin
Deidre Navarra Taya & Tony Neilson Joyce A. Newsom Ed Nichols Lisa Noell Cynthia Odom Nancy O’Haugherty Deborah Oliver Ann Owens Victoria palencia Annaca palmer Kathy T. palmer robert palmer Stacy palmer Denise Dodson pampa Service Unit Jonna parr Karen & peter parsinen Stephanie pascal Joy pedlow Bob & Karen pence Jennifer peterson Lisa peterson Johnna pevey Jody piper Wendy & Thomas piwonka Amy platte Jennifer Susan powell Lindsay power Carrie powers Amy prather Kimberly prax Denise procaccino Carol proctor Myrna & Daniel raffkind Jason ragsdale Linda Burrell ransom Jane rector Audrey renteria Barbara reynolds pat & Vicky richmond Cathy & Larry roberts Judy L. robinson renee rogers David & Heidi roupp Betty rowland Barbara rubin Ada rummel Judy rupay Carl M. russell Mr. & Mrs. W.C. russell Jeff and Charlotte ryan Sherrie ryder imelda Saenz Diane Sagan Amber L. Sanders Anel Scamahorn Bob & Glenella Scarborough Jessica Schimmel Traci Schmedel Collen Schmidt Lee Schmitt Elaine Schuster Kathi Schutz Sherrie Scott Lou Ann Seabourn Betty Sefcik Beverly Sellers Barbara Senatore Senior Solutions Group
Thank you to all our donors for your continued support! Your generosity allows us to provide unmatched programming and outreach to girls throughout Girl Scouts of Texas and Oklahoma plains. When you include Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma plains in your will or estate plan, please use the following description: Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma plains, inc, a Texas nonprofit corporation. 9 The Girl Scout SpiriT APRIL 2011
Therese M. Sharratt Barbara Shelton Bobby & Andrea Sign Jennifer Siler Jana Slade robert W. & robin Sloane Janet Smith Cynthia Smith Lisa Smith Victoria Sobey Eloisa Soliz Sandra Soria Amanda Soukup Frances Sowder Misty Spainhower Traci Spalding Carol Spears Shannon Spencer Ambika Sridhara Wallace Stanley Carol Steadham Cheryl Steelman Dennis & Natalie Stephenson Diane Stow Michael Strausz Mary Strom roger E. Swanner patricia Teed Stan Harrell Texas Youth Development Corporation Jean Thomas Alanna Thompson Don & Sallie Thompson Shelly Thompson Ed Thornton Ginny & Joe Tigue Julie and Cliff Tiller Tiller Dr. Nadene J. Tipton Jan Titsworth John & Doris Townsend Judy & Terry Treacy Denise Dodson Troop 5514 Alex True Dottie Tubbs Emerson Tucker Debbie Turner Karen Turner June Vanzant Tracey Ventimiglia Tasha Vice Georgia Vickery Tanya Villarreal William Ken Vise Monica von Hoff Dusti L. Walker John Walker isabella Walker Gumucio Katrina Warren-Lake Shannon Washburn Steve Wasson Margaret Kay Watkins robert H. Watkins Libby Watson Lois Weeks Courtney West Sue Wheeler Tammy White ronald and Linda Wigginton paula Wilkinson Maxine Williams renova Williams Sheryl Williams Joanna Wilson rayann Wilson Jerry & Earline Wood Linda K. Wood Bridget Wooten Diane & John Wright patty Wright Kerry J. Yancy-Dolan, M.D. James Yarmchuk Geneva M. Youens Steve & Darla Young Tim Youngblood Debbie & Steve Zabica
Foundations
Amarillo Area Foundation Amarillo Kiwanis Foundation Amon G. Carter Foundation Anna W. & Alexander p. Thornton Trust BNSF Foundation Brumley Foundation, inc. CH Foundation Colonial Country Club Foundation Community Foundation of North Texas David and Nona payne Foundation Fain Foundation Gayle H. and peter Bickers Foundation Gray - pampa Foundation Helen Jones Foundation, inc. M.K. Brown Foundation, inc. ryan Foundation South plains Foundation Wal-Mart Foundation XCel Energy Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Hands to Hands Community Fund
United Way
Combined Federal Campaign of North Texas Cooke County United Way Dallam-Hartley Counties United Way Graham Area United Way Hutchinson County United Way Lubbock Area United Way Nolan County United Way Ochiltree United Way pampa United Way plainview Area United Way Scurry County United Way Terry County United Fund Tulia Community Fund United Fund of Breckenridge United Way - Metropolitan Dallas Co. United Way - New York Office United Way of Abilene United Way of Amarillo and Canyon United Way of Central Virginia United Way of Hood County United Way of Johnson County United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant Co. United Way of Moore County United Way of New York City United Way of palo pinto County United Way of Wise County United Way SECC Wichita Falls Area Wilbarger County United Fund
This list contains donors who made contributions during the 2010 calendar year. We make every effort to accurately thank our donors. please contact Mary Burnette at mburnette@gs-top.org for corrections or updates on recognition preferences.
Business
Abbott Laboratories Advantage Emblem, inc. Albertsons’ Community partners Allen Samuels ChryslerDodge-Jeep Alliant Techsystems, inc. Amarillo National Bank American State Bank AT&T Employee Giving Campaign B&W pantex Bank of America Bank of the panhandle Barnes & Noble Bates Container Ben E. Keith Company City Bank Lubbock Conocophillips Covenant Health System Doyles Construction Fieldwork Dallas Freese and Nichols Frost National Bank Gigot Agra products, inc GoodSearch Guymon Furniture Guymon Tire and Auto Hall County Texas Happy State Bank High plains ice, LLC Hinchey Ford, inc. Hugo reed and Associates, inc. iBM Employee Services Center Lee Lewis Construction, inc. Lockheed Martin AErO Club Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. Lockheed Missiles and Fire Control Mac Churchill Acura McDougal Companies Memorial Hospital of Texas County Occunet, LLC On the Border/OTB Acquisition, LLC panhandle Telephone Cooperative, inc. parkhill, Smith, and Cooper, inc. parkview pharmacy perry Equipment Corporation plains Capital Bank prairie Workshop Safeway, inc. - Tom Thumb SeaWorld parks and Entertainment Sharyland industries Smith Construction Group, inc. South plains Electrict Trust South plains Mall St. paul United Methodist Church Street Toyota Studio West Suddath relocation Systems of Texas Target Texas Health resources Texas rangers Baseball Club Truist United Airlines United Supermarkets Amarillo Valero Energy Verizon Foundation
VHA, inc. Wal-Mart Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Community Support Westmark realtors Wright, Dale & Jett Law Offices XCel Energy Yellowhouse Machinery Co.
Civic Groups
Abilene Southwest rotary Club Amarillo Kiwanis Foundation Amarillo rotary West Bluebonnet Star Service Unit Colleyville Lions Club Colleyville Woman’s Club Greater Southlake Women’s Society GS-TOp Alumnae Fort Worth Chapter Hi-plains Kiwanis Kiwanis Club of Amarillo South Northern Horizons Service Unit rotary Club of Hurst Euless Bedford Volunteer Center of Lubbock
in Kind
Abundio’s Studio Aesthetique Air Hogs Baseball Team Alex Tandy, Attorney at Law Anthologies Anytime Fitness Autobahn Motors Bailey’s prime plus Bar Z Winery Bistro Louise Blue Mesa Grill Blue Mesa Grill Bob Matzke Boomer Jack’s Brandon K. rush Cactus Theater Cactus Theater Camille Carlock Brown Camp Alexander Cat City Grill Celebration rental Changing Colors Landscape Chef Ty Thoren Gaylord Texan resort Christina’s Christine Heimerman Christopher Goetz Clothiers Christopher Moore Salon Chuck-E-Cheese Cindy Harper Cindy Martin Colleyville Animal Clinic Covered Dish Crowne plaza invitational Colonial Country Club Dallas Mavericks Dallas Stars Darren Oliver David S. irvin photography Deb’s Custon Catering Dion’s pizza Dion’s restaurant Dixie Cash
Donna Moss-That’s Haute! Double T Smiles Dr. paul Davis, D.D. S. Earlene Garvey Edible Arrangements Education Credit Union Elixir Salon and Day Maker Elixir Salon and Day Maker Ethridge plastic Surgery Etuan von der Westhuizen Fallon Fine Art Fort Worth Museum of Science & History Fort Worth plastic Surgery Center Fort Worth Texas Magazine Fort Worth Zoo Foxland Growers Fred Miller Glass Friend of Girl Scouts Gabriel Villarreal - Great Southwest Golf Club Gates Winery Girl Scout Troop 5044 Amarillo Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma plains, inc. Gloria’s Head Over Heels High plains Brass Quartet High plains Brass Quintet Hilton McLaurin Hoola Hoops ilsley Vineyards J & G Jewelers Jan Brownlow Jeffery Nguyen Jewel Creations Joan Matzke John and peggy Firestone Julie Holleman Kay Granger Kimberly Felton Lee Koch Lilium Floral Design Lilli’s Bistro Lizann and Chris Cundall Lone Star Gourmet Lone Star park Macaux Floral Marriott Courtyard Blackstone Marriott residence inn on University Marriott Towne place Suites Martha ragsdale Massage Envy Mayor David Kelly Colleyville Melissa Sircar - Creative Memories MGM printing Mickey Butler
Mike peacock - Town and Country Cigars Neiman Marcus Ooh La La - Grapevine Orlando’s italian restaurant palio’s pandemonium park place Motor Cars pat and Mike Maines patty Williams piccolo Mondo Q Custom Clothier r. renan Williams DDS rachel Haynes rayfield Wright raza Shah rebecca Miller red raider Club Amy McBride renaissance Worthington Hotel residence inn - FW Cultural District riki Malott - riki’s Bead Fantasy river Breaks ranch rob Lagon - robMark photography Saffron Jewelry Scott Murray Sheri Holloway Sid richardson Museum Six Flags Over Texas Skintastic Medical & Surgical rejuvenation Smiley’s Society Life Magazine Southlake Complete Skincare Southwest Airlines Starpower State of the Heart Cardiology State representative Vickie Truitt Studio Movie Grill Sue Sign Texas Motor Speedway Texas rangers Baseball Club The Golf Club at the resort The Lash Lounge Tillman’s roadhouse Fort Worth Timarron Country Club Trike Dudes Triple Crown Affair Committee Trish Biddle - Artist Trophy Club Country Club United Spirit Arena Wal-Mart - Amarillo Wellness institute & Medical Spa Wildwood Grill Wingspan Chiropractic
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Getting to Know
Camp Rio Blanco
Just off the Caprock, east of Crosbyton, Texas, Camp rio Blanco was established in 1959 and covers 118 acres of rolling green fields and wildflowers. in the summer of 2009, Camp rio Blanco celebrated its 50th anniversary and it continues to create lasting memories for may girl scouts and adults alike! Camp rio Blanco offers many fabulous programs from October through May including troop camping opportunities and spring break camp. it’s not just the girls that get to have all the fun, a Great Escape weekend in April gives adults a chance to join in on the fun too. We are very proud of our newest feature at Camp rio Blanco, Lorax Lodge. Girl Scout Sarah Jo Lambert, at age 15, designed and built the 800-square foot Green Environmental Center for her Gold Award project. The center serves to educate campers and visitors on how to implement green-building practices and on other ways to reduce their environmental impact.