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Young Women to Watch Introducing the 2018 Gold Awardees Celebrating Cookie Season
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“At camp we provide an opportunity for every girl to feel a sense of belonging to community, to practice bravery, and to have pride in herself.” — Michelle Balfe-Keefer, Camp Director, Willow Springs Program Center
Spring 2018 | VOLUM E 1 | NO. 3 Highlights
In Every Issue 3 CEO Letter 4 About Girls • The Summer Camp Experience • Bring Her Indoor Passions to Life Outdoors!
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In the News Mary Mitchell Named Piper Fellow GSBB Program Expands to Serve Older Girls Tamara Woodbury Honored for Getting Girls Outdoors
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Diva Droids mark Successful Fourth Season Young Women to Watch I ntroducing the 2018 Gold Award Girl Scouts
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36 World Thinking Day 2018 36 Counselors in Training Build Outdoor Classroom
32 Around the Bend • Oh, the Adventures to be Had… • New Camp Directors to Meet! • See Yourself in Peru
37 My Story: Risk-taker • Bailey Jo Claywell • Kiana Jeskewitz
39 Awards and Recognition 40 Shop 40 Key Dates
LETTER from the CEO / BOARD CHAIR
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e’re looking forward to seeing many of you at our Annual Meeting on April 28, 2018 at The Bob and Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women. It promises to be a day of fun, learning and celebration. We’ll celebrate the success of our Campaign for Girls in Arizona as well as open the Juliette Low Cabin, which you helped fund through the Founder’s Challenge.
Our theme this year is SOAR: UP | OUT | TOGETHER which incorporates inner leadership, finding one’s path, trying new things and how our diversity makes us stronger together. Our special guest speaker will be Dr. JoAnn Deak, who has spent more than thirty years as an educator and psychologist, helping children develop into confident and competent adults. Her talk at the GSUSA National Convention last October was well received by both the girls and adults who heard her. Teri and I continue to field questions about the Boy Scouts’ efforts to recruit girls to join Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. While their decision is causing some confusion in our community, we hope you’ll join us in standing strong and clear in our message: Girl Scouts is focusing on what we do best, which is providing girls with a singlegender environment, so girls can: • have a sense of belonging, • have fun with purpose, • try new things and learn failure is a stepping stone to success,
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• make new and lasting friendships in a bully-free zone, • have access to outdoor experiences, • break through gender stereotypes that limit opportunities for girls, • develop their entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, • develop and use their leadership skills, • and embrace their inner G.I.R.L – Go- getter, Innovator, Risk-taker and Leader. If a family is looking for a co-ed familybased activity, then co-ed Boy Scouts is one of many options to consider, however, Girl Scouting is for girls. From my vantage point as CEO of this council for the last 25 years, a former CEO of the YWCA of the Nation’s Capital, as well as serving on the White House Council for Boys and Men as a volunteer, I believe the research shows that single-gender environments benefit both girls and boys, helping them become more confident, enthusiastic, and high-achieving young people.
That’s why Girl Scouting must remain an organization dedicated to researching and supporting the unique qualities and needs of girls and providing them with a girl-only environment where they can embrace their G.I.R.L. and thrive. Thank you for supporting girls. We hope to see you at our Annual Meeting on April 28. —Tamara and Teri
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elcome to our third edition of Girl Scout Connections. Another successful Girl Scout Cookie season is behind us and we’re looking forward to a full summer of camps, programs and special events. A shout out to Courtney Mendoza, who was not properly identified in the photo of National Convention delegates in our last issue.
The Summer Camp Experience Where social and emotional health can thrive
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very summer when I hear a camper say, “Camp is a place where I can truly be myself,” I smile. The power of the camp experience can be difficult to explain because the context of camp is so unique. Children, young adults and older adults, from various communities, come together to create a distinct community away from their homes. Camp becomes the place where they can bring their unique selves, share more about who they are, meet new people, challenge themselves through activities, enjoy the outdoors, work cooperatively in small groups, and
navigate the expectations of the social network. Supporting the social and emotional development of our campers is a priority. At camp we provide an opportunity for every girl to feel a sense of belonging to community, to practice bravery, and to have pride in herself. The National Education Association identifies Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a process where youth develop competencies to regulate or control his or her own feelings and behaviors, understand and empathize with the feelings of others, get along with other children, and build relationships with caring adults.
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These social and emotional skills are critical for academic success as well as the ability to contribute positively to the community. Having a sense of belonging and positive relationships are also important factors for learning in school and in life. To be successful at camp, the camper and staff member must be willing to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others, as well as taking care of themselves by meeting their physical needs, like drinking water, eating balanced meals, getting restful sleep, etc., and emotional needs, such as feeling safe and cared for. Each camper and staff member also have distinct needs depending on their personality, behavior, environment and situation. Models for human health are abundant, and in the camp setting we strive to support as many elements of well-being as possible, so each community member can fully experience the benefits of camp. The American Camping Association is a professional organization that not only offers accreditation but also provides resources and support for camp professionals. Over the last several years camp professionals have been assessing their role in addressing the mental, social, and emotional needs of campers prior to camp and during camp. The camper evaluation data from 2017 offers evidence of the benefits of camp. It showed 89% of girls felt respected for who they are and 76% of girls were more likely to take responsibility for their actions. Because of their camp experience, 86% of campers want to help others, 76% will listen to others even when they don’t agree, and 90% want to help others feel better. Consideration of others, solving
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To be successful at camp, the camper and staff member must be willing to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others, as well as themselves by meeting their physical needs, like drinking water, eating balanced meals, getting restful sleep, etc. problems, resolving conflicts, and building social capital by getting to know others from diverse areas are a fundamental part of the camp experience. Over the past 20 years working with youth in outdoor settings, I have seen the impact a Girl Scout summer camp experience can have on a girl’s social and emotional skill development. Through outdoor exploration, cooperative learning, risk-taking and living in community, camp can support a girl’s self-worth, help build her social skills and contributions to the community. So, when a girl tells me she can really be herself at camp, I know we’ve successfully created a nurturing environment that promotes social and emotional learning and growth.
Michelle Balfe-Keefer, or Juniper, as campers affectionately call her, has been Camp Director at Willow Springs Program Center for the last eight years and involved in outdoor education for youth for the last 20 years. She sees, firsthand, the power outdoor experiences have in shaping girls’ lives. Michelle has a BA in Recreation Administration, an MS in Outdoor Program Administration and has done advanced work in nature awareness study and primitive living skills. References Missouri Department of Mental Health. Early Childhood Mental Health. Retrieved from https://dmh.mo.gov/healthykids/parents/socialemotional-development.html National Education Association https://www.nea.org/assets/docs/Social%20and%20Emotional%20 Learning%20Response_Bkgdr%20v3.pdf
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Bring Her Indoor Passions to Life
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ot every girl has a natural love of hiking, climbing, and camping, or had an opportunity to try these outdoor adventures. But because girls benefit from being outdoors so much, we have suggestions for taking her “indoor” passions out-of-doors. Avid reader? Instead of curling up on the couch with a book, she can stretch out to read in a canoe. There's something about being outside in that big, welcoming, and unrestricted space that lets her experience whatever she's reading in a fuller, more inspiring way. She can also relive a fairytale or create her own story.
Camp sessions for the bibliophile:
STEM-y girl? So, she's really into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Perfect. Help her get out of the lab and into nature while she explores these topics. She can learn about coding and design, discover the science behind happiness or learn about wild animals. Science and nature are all around us, all the time!
• The Story of My Life (Parsons) • Book Worms (Shadow Rim) • Forest Fairytales (Willow Springs)
Sporty type? Let her practice her swimming strokes hanging out at the pool. Or design an obstacle course, learn to navigate with a map and compass, or put on a backpack to seek adventure out on the trails. Mixing up exercises challenges the body and muscle memory, and benefits the mind.
Camp sessions beyond soccer: • Water, Water Everywhere! (Parsons) • Rim Country Hikers (Shadow Rim) • Ninja Camp (Willow Springs)
Great options for STEM girls at camp: • Robo Rockstars (Parsons) • Science of Happiness (Maripai) • Wild & Fantastic Beasts (Willow Springs)
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Showstopper?
Animal lover? She can’t get enough of dogs and cats? Consider shaking things up and have her study frogs, fish, bugs and birds, learn to ride and groom a horse, or discover furry friends in the wild.
Sessions for the animal lover: • Furry Friends (Parsons) • Who, Hoo Lives Here? (Shadow Rim) • A Horse of a Different Color (Maripai)
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Does she love dance? Skits? Let her imagination— and energy—run loose! She can create a costume, act out a story, learn improv games, or write a play. You'll see what inspiration (and applause) can come from taking performing arts outside. Bravo!
Options for theater lovers: • Rags to Runway (Parsons) • Casting Call (Maripai) • Camp Hollywood (Willow Springs)
Social butterfly? Play dates and hangouts don't need to be indoors at a friend’s home or the pizza place. She can make new friends while exploring the outdoors and enjoying all that camp has to offer.
If social is her middle name, check these sessions: • Sprouting Daises (Parsons) • Camp It Up! (Shadow Rim) • Friends and Fun (Willow Springs)
Get ready. Get set. Get outside! We have over 275 camp adventures from which to choose. If paying for camp is financially difficult, camperships are available. Visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/camp for more information.
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Every day Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders
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Daisy Troop 7133 spent a weekend painting over local graffiti. The City of Phoenix provided the paint and brushes for the girls to get the job done. Their teamwork really made an impact on the beauty of our city. Thank you, girls!
2 GSACPC Board Member, Emmi Edwards, joined a group of girls at the “Explore Your Inner Nurse� STEM event at the Chamberlain School of Nursing. Together they shadowed a nurse and learned what it takes to become one. They toured the nursing school and got hands-on in their simulations lab! At the end of the day, each girl received a board member badge from Emmi! What a wonderful way to explore nursing!
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Troop 2232 used some of their Fall Product Sale proceeds to buy holiday gifts for 30 children from a local Angel Tree. True leaders spread holiday joy to others! Well done, ladies.
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4 Troop 559 got together and made 20 blankets to donate to Cardon Children’s Medical Center over the holiday season! Go, G.I.R.L.s!
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Troop 6010 used part of their proceeds from the Fall Product Sale to buy children’s books from Goodwill and gathered gently-used clothes from their closets to donate to teachers in Puerto Rico, who were impacted by the hurricane. What an innovative way to give back!
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Window Rock’s new Troop 6519 participated in an investiture ceremony a few months ago to mark joining the Girl Scout sisterhood! Several adults and 18 girls took part in the ceremony and then celebrated together over dinner.
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7 Troop 2618 prepared for cookie season with a dress rehearsal for their cookie booth - practicing their selling skills and setting goals. Together they set a goal of 5,000 boxes of cookies! They also took their picture to use in their ‘Thank You’ notes at the end of the season. Way to be prepared!
8 While working a Saturday cookie booth, Tayla and Brooke from Troop 2265 noticed an elderly woman waiting for a ride outside the grocery store. The girls walked over and chatted with her while she waited for Dial-a-Ride. Not only did the girls keep her company while she waited, but they also helped load the groceries into the vehicle once it arrived! Now that’s living the Girl Scout Promise!
9 While running errands with her mom, Ella, of Troop 3128, noticed a younger Girl Scout, Noah, selling cookies. She and her mom stopped to say “hi” and learned this was her first boothing experience and wished her luck. On the way out of the store, Ella asked her mom for $5 so she could buy a box of cookies from Noah and support her Girl Scout sister. Ella even stuck around for a couple minutes to help Noah sell some more boxes! Such a great example of being a sister to every Girl Scout!
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Together, Troops 1892 and 1925 gave 30 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to Army soldiers as a thank-you-for-your-service gesture. The girls loved seeing firsthand the joy their donations gave the men and women who serve our country.
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10 Girl Scouts and volunteers from Intel and AzStRUT came together at The Parsons Leadership Center on Dec. 16 to participate in the “Techie Clause Refurbish-a-Thon!” Together, more than 50 Girl Scouts and numerous volunteers refurbished 100+ laptops and desktops to donate to schools, libraries and other organizations with technology needs. Keep an eye on our activities calendar to learn about similar events.
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Eden was one of 270 young leaders across the country awarded a $500 Disney Summer of Service grant.
Award Project, Eden of Troop 1738 requested donations from local hotels of new and used bars of soap, used shampoo and conditioner bottles and new lotion bottles. She sanitized the used soap and melted it down to make new soap bars and cleaned and filled the bottles with shampoo, conditioner and lotion. With the help of other youth in her community, Eden filled 965 toiletry bags with soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion, and donated them to the Phoenix Rescue Mission for the homeless. Eden was one of 270 young leaders across the country awarded a $500 Disney Summer of Service grant for projects that helped make their communities healthier, greener and stronger. Way to go, Eden!!
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Diva Droids Mark Successful Fourth Season The Council’s only high school Vex Robotics team accomplished goals, earned awards and qualified for state championship in 2017-18
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After spending about six months designing, building, and programming their very own robot, the regular season culminated with a competition at Willis Junior High in Chandler. “The competition went extremely well as we competed with our alliance (of other teams) in the semifinals and brought home the Design Award for our hard work,” Kaitlyn said. Hard work may be an understatement. Vex Robotics Competitions at this age level are more intense than the Lego League. The girls construct their robot completely by hand which involves sawing metal and piecing scraps together. The commitment to competitive robotics is not taken lightly. On top of school, jobs, and selling cookies, the Diva Droids start working on their robot in July and meet every week for four hours. As they get closer to competition in January and February, they meet twice a week. Their hard work has paid off as seen through consistent success – the Diva Droids have stood out every year they’ve competed, having won at least one award each season. And this year, the team hit a new level of accomplishment, qualifying for the Vex Robotics High School State Championships for the first time.
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Even with such recognition and achievement, these innovators challenge themselves with new goals and are always working on improving their engineering skills. The Diva Droids’ favorite part of their robot is the transmission system. After previous years in Vex, they realized they were earning points extremely well, but the robots didn’t move fast enough within the competition’s time constraints to earn additional points. “We saw faster robots, but on the flip side, they were more inaccurate than ours and ‘jerked’ in their motions, often tipping over,” Kaitlyn explained. To overcome the challenge of speed without losing the efficacy of their robot’s movements (in the 2017-18 season), the team incorporated a transmission that could switch gears to high speed or high torque.
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“At competitions, I enjoy analyzing other teams’ changing designs each year,” Samantha said of her experience on the team. “Every design can lead to greater, more effective ideas for future themes and expands our creativity. The competitions also create an environment where other teams can relate and give constructive criticism, which is beneficial for new designs.” For instance, even though they competed well and earned the Judges Award, the Diva Droids felt the competition at Prescott Mile Middle High in January was most beneficial in helping improve their robot. “We shared and exchanged all sorts of knowledge with other teams, which helped us improve our initial design,” Kaitlyn said. “One team gave advice on how to make our robot’s transmission run more smoothly by sanding the edges of the gears.”
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“ At competitions, I enjoy analyzing other teams’ changing designs each year. Every design can lead to greater, more effective ideas for future themes and expands our creativity.”
—Samantha Janssen
The girls qualified for the state championships this year for their high robot skills scores among all competitors. Robot skills are evaluated by how teams drive their robot into the scoring zones designated in each competition, and how many points they score within the allotted timeframe of 60 seconds. The Diva Droids’ high score was 35 points.
The Diva Droids have an exceptional foundation of leadership and teamwork abilities, which have been a driving force to their achievement, along with their passion for STEM. “It’s an amazing experience being one of the only Girl Scout teams in Arizona. I feel extremely empowered talking to other teams and judges,” said Kaitlyn. “I am not shy in going up to maledominated teams and asking questions about their design and thought process. I want to learn as much as I can from others to better myself for the future, and I also love the faces some boys have when they realize a girl is speaking to them.” GIRL SCOUT
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BIGGER is BETTER? WHY?
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he benefits of a bigger troop, that is, 12 or more girls, may not be clear to smaller troops, but here are a few thoughts from fellow leaders about why bigger can mean better.
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More people means more resources for the whole troop. This includes more connections within the community, more adults/parents/guardians who can volunteer to form a troop committee, share driving, snack responsibilities, and/or act as programming support.
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Everybody doesn't have to do everything to make something happen and for it to be a success. This means the troop could work on several badges at the same time. If some girls aren’t interested in one, they have the choice of another. It also helps with activities, where the likelihood of having enough girls available for any given activity increases and the likelihood of program cancellation decreases.
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There’s a diverse pool of talent from which to draw—planners, artists, record keepers, thinkers, etc. There are many forms of leadership and larger troops can allow more than one or two forms to flourish.
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Qualify for group rates when going on outings or field trips. Singing can be more fun with more girls and you have more options with games. It's difficult to play team games or sing songs in rounds with only 5 girls.
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More money in the troop treasury, because more girls are participating in product sales.
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Help you grow personally by taking on the challenge and making it a success.
Consider adding more girls to your troop this coming year!
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Girls Honored at the Capital for Heroism
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he Medal of Honor is a prestigious award given by Girl Scouts of the USA to Girl Scouts who demonstrate extraordinary action, outstanding judgment and incredible courage in saving the life or attempting to save the life of another person.
L to R: State Representative Lela Alston, Amber Dauer, Miakoda Argulski, Sofia Salvato, and Representative Heather Carter. Both representatives are former Girl Scouts.
In January three GSACPC Girl Scouts were honored at the Arizona State Capitol by their local representatives for receiving the Medal of Honor. Amber Dauer, of Gilbert, performed CPR on an unresponsive toddler who had been caught under a fallen dresser. Miakoda Argulski, of Mesa, noticed an eight-year-old swimmer clinging to a buoy, swam to get her and returned her to shore while on a family vacation in New York. Sofia Salvato, of Peoria, rescued her cousin from drowning in a family pool. These girls’ quick thinking and willingness to take action is admirable. They truly demonstrate the power of girls to make the world a better place.
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• Spring Renewal Patch for everyone! • Troops renewed by April 30 eligible for Early Cookie Booth Selection Round! • Troops renewed by May 31 eligible for Leader Registration Rebate! • Service Units renewing 60%+ off current membership receive 50% off 2019 encampment fees!
Details at girlscoutsaz.org/renew
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6 Super-Easy Ways to Let Her Explore STEM
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cience, technology, engineering, Middle School At this age, she’s thinking about and math are all around us! her future and is ready to find her Nearly everywhere we look, we passion in STEM. can find examples of how STEM explains, Plants Made Easy How do plants grow? Find out with enables, and improves our lives. How can you ignite your daughter‘s interest in STEM— and help her see that a future in STEM can make the world a better place? Here are easy activities to try, matched to grade level:
Grades K–5 Younger girls are natural explorers. Help her spot interesting STEM topics every day!
Motion and Energy Next time your daughter is running around bursting with energy, channel her enthusiasm into something entertaining— and educational. Explain how movement requires energy and explore how our bones and muscles make it possible for us to walk, run, jump, swim—and, of course, dance!
Magical Magnets Wait! Before you stick her latest artistic masterpiece on the fridge, here’s a perfect opportunity to explore magnets and magnetic attraction. Ask her to touch the magnet to different surfaces. See how it sticks to some metals, but not to wood, clothing, or the family pet. Grab another magnet and see how the two magnets attract—or repel—each other.
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fresh peas, a paper cup, and water! Wrap some paper towels around the inside of the cup and place the peas about halfway down between the paper and the side of the cup. Add water and place the cup in a well-lit area. Soon the pea will sprout, and your daughter can watch it grow.
Pizza Party Pizza is more than a meal; it’s an opportunity to learn about math. Help your girl explore fractions by considering how many slices of pizza make up the whole pie. Calculate the average number of pepperoni pieces per pizza slice. Get geometric by thinking about how the circular pizza fits in the square box. While you're at it, consider why (most) pizzas aren’t square…or pizza boxes round.
High School She’s ready to explore her independence—and STEM may be the perfect vehicle to help her find her future.
Stargazing Go outside at dusk to watch the stars (and planets) emerge. Watch the moonrise to learn about how the Earth rotates. Stick around for the constellations to appear. Use a telescope to take a closer look at stars, planets, even satellites! You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to think like one or appreciate the beauty of the night sky.
Under the Hood High-schoolers are always on the go! So, get her thinking about transportation and energy use. Whether it’s a car, school bus, or train, it uses energy. How does the motor or engine convert fuel to the power necessary to move us? What can we do to use energy wisely and still get to school on time? Think about how even though a bus requires more fuel, it may be more efficient because it moves more people. She’ll be thinking like a scientist in no time! Remember, when you’re encouraging your daughter to explore STEM subjects, it’s not about having the answers—it’s about raising the questions. Source: GSUSA: Raising Awesome Girls. More straightforward and creative parenting advice can be found at bit.ly/GS-Raising Girls.
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he Rob and Melani Walton Foundation recently awarded a $150,000 grant to GSACPC to increase our STEM programming over the next two years.
This grant allowed us to hire Amanda Hofmann-Handy as our new STEM coordinator. She’s been busy developing some innovative
and fun STEM programming for the fall, including meteorology, robotics, mechanical and digital engineering, horticulture and ethnobotany, astronomy, and much more! If you are interested in learning more about STEM volunteer opportunities, please contact Amanda at ahofmann.handy@girlscoutsaz.org.
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Her role is to expand our Council’s portfolio of STEM programs and build a cadre of volunteers to assist in program delivery. Amanda comes to us from Girl Scouts of California Central Coast Council where she served as their STEM and Outdoor Experience Manager. She has extensive experience working with youth services, children’s museums, science centers, and zoological organizations and is familiar with every animal from elephants to insects! Amanda’s camp name is “Hook” after the snake hooks she carries during outdoor activities and her affinity for Captain Hook. She has two “invisible” pet crocodiles named Nuts and Bolts. She is also an ambassador to the International Space Station and part of The Planetary Society’s STEAM Team. Welcome, Amanda!
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irl Scouts of the USA and Raytheon are excited to announce they are launching GSUSA’s first national computer science program and Cyber Challenge for middle and high school girls.
The program aims to prepare girls in grades 6-12 to pursue computer science careers in fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and data science. This collaboration will specifically support the creation of new ageappropriate content and foundational STEM experiences for middle and high school girls through the “Think Like a Programmer” Journey, (currently only available to girls in grades K–5) and will be girl-led, like all Girl Scout programming. Girls will learn key concepts of computer science and complete activities through which they problem solve with friends while building essential leadership skills. They will also have the opportunity to apply what they learn at Girl Scouts’ first-ever Cyber Challenge where girls will work collaboratively to apply their new coding skill. GIRL SCOUT
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YOUNG WOMEN TO WATCH INTRODUCING THE 2018 GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS
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hese go-getter Girl Scouts have clearly demonstrated their leadership by tackling a community or global issue and achieving measurable, sustainable and farreaching results. Through their efforts they have earned the Gold Award—the most prestigious award in the world for girls—and the most difficult to earn. Each year, less than six percent of Girl Scouts earn this award. Gold Award Girl Scouts earn college scholarships, enter the military at a higher rank, and—most importantly—are committed to creating a better future for their entire community. These young women are worth watching as they become tomorrow’s leaders–in our communities, our country and the world!
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Elena Boyd, Tempe Successful Blood Donation: Ironing Out the Detail In 10th grade, Elena Boyd became old enough to give blood at her school’s blood drives. She learned that many girls who tried to donate were turned down for low iron, and most of her peers didn’t know how to improve their iron levels. She brought together a hematologist and a United Blood Services representative to create an informational video about how diet changes can raise blood iron levels. Elena’s video is being shared online. She will be using it to help her fellow Chandler Prep students, and the greater community, be better prepared for the next blood drive. Elena has been a Girl Scout for eight years and is a Silver awardee. In the fall, Elena will be a college freshman studying Physics and Music, aiming at a career in sound design.
Preston Buck, Paradise Valley The Noble Knapsack Project Preston Buck has been a Girl Scout for 11 years and is interested in women’s rights and serving the homeless. During a church mission trip to help homeless populations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle, she realized homeless women face unique challenges during their menstrual cycle. For her Gold Award project, Preston collected 13,000 feminine products through donation boxes at local high schools and an Amazon wish list. She assembled over 300 "Noble Knapsacks" and distributed them to shelters and women living on the streets in Phoenix and the four other west coast cities. The project continues today through online donation wish lists connected to Phoenix area shelters. Preston learned real-world problemsolving skills working out distribution logistics and timing across the five cities. Preston is now a freshman at UC Berkeley studying Sustainability and hopes to provide feminine products to homeless women in the Bay Area through a campus club, #Happy Period.
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A young woman who has earned her Gold Award has become a community leader in the truest sense. Her accomplishments reflect outstanding leadership and civic engagement. Sophia Diaz, Phoenix Reading Buddy Program Sophia Diaz discovered that Arizona has one of the lowest reading test scores in the nation. She created a reading buddy program, pairing kindergarteners with high school students for one-onone reading and activity time, building a more positive attitude towards reading. Through working on her Gold Award, she learned how to overcome challenges when things did not go as planned. Along with her Gold Award, Sophia has earned her Silver Award and has been in Girl Scouts since second grade. Her passions include science and math. She will be attending college in the fall to study microbiology and physics.
Jenny Dowd, Cave Creek Desert Awareness Park Entrance Sign Jenny Dowd's hometown of Cave Creek has a place called Desert Awareness Park. She discovered the town was hesitant to spend maintenance dollars on the park because they felt it was not being used enough by the community. She campaigned to build a welcoming sign for park guests to increase park usage. After months of planning, fundraising, and committee meetings, she was able to build her sign this past year. Jenny has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and a Silver Award recipient. She is a senior at Pinnacle High School and will be going to Northern Arizona University this fall to major in forestry.
Angela Foley, Westwood Model United Nations Conference Angela Foley believes the Model United Nations (MUN) program helped her become more passionate and knowledgeable about world issues and work on skills like public speaking. When she realized fellow classmates were often unaware of or confused by current events and global affairs, it sparked the idea for her Gold Award. To get more students involved in MUN as a supplement to their education, she put together a conference catering to new and prospective members. After months of planning and coordination, Angela hosted a well-received event at her school for five area schools. The schedule included new member coaching and beginner-level research and diplomacy workshops. She also updated existing reference materials and hosted them online to be easily accessible in the future. A Girl Scout for 10 years, Angela is a senior at Westwood High School and plans to attend ASU Barrett, The Honors College, to study Environmental Engineering and Public Policy. GIRL SCOUT
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Gold Award recipients are more ambitious, placing more emphasis on a successful career, financial security, and being a leader; and are more likely to believe they are achieving their ambitions in life.
Diana Heinze, Phoenix Hoot Homes A Girl Scout for 11 years, Diana Heinze has earned the Bronze and Silver Awards. Her love for owls and her Environmental Science course, a collaboration between ASA, ASU and the Audubon Society, inspired her project. Diana took action to save the Burrowing Owls, endangered due to loss of habitat. Her project involved reinforcing the Burrowing Owl’s burrows by covering them with dirt and heavy rocks. After the burrows were stabilized the owls were released back into their homes. Diana wrote and illustrated a book about burrowing owls, how to protect their environment and developed a blog illustrating the progress of her project. Diana continues to volunteer in Girl Scouts and was a camp counselor (aka Spooky) at The Parsons Leadership Center last summer. She studies digital media/animation at Phoenix College and plans to transfer to the Academy of Art in San Francisco.
Holly-Anne Hubbard, Buckeye Color a Smile Holly-Anne Hubbard has always loved to make people smile, especially her Grandpa Burt. When he became home-bound and depressed, Holly-Anne would draw him a picture to cheer him up. Her Gold Award project, Color a Smile, brings colorful children’s drawings to home-bound individuals. In one year, she collected 7,434 pictures and had over 5,000+ children participate from 15 schools and three churches. To date, she has collected over 34,000 pictures and is the largest single contributor to the program. Select elementary schools will continue to educate youth about those that are isolated and how small gestures can make a difference. During this project, she developed strong organizational, leadership, coordination and presentation skills. Holly-Anne is currently her school’s valedictorian and plans to major in Engineering at the University of Arizona.
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Aleayah Hughes, Chandler Resource Room for Therapy Clinic Growing up, Aleayah Hughes, whose mother was a speech therapist, became familiar with the difficulties parents faced when caring for a child on the autistic spectrum. To achieve her Gold Award, she decided to take action and make it easier for families to connect with information resources. She created a "Resource Room" at Spotleson Therapy Clinic, which listed different types of accommodations and events for families with an autistic family member. The resource room is maintained by clinic staff. A Girl Scout for 10 years, she plans on attending ASU in the fall and hopes to continue Girl Scouting throughout college.
Kaitlyn Janssen, Gilbert Be Kind and Recycle Your Line “Be Kind and Recycle your Line” focused on creating awareness among Gilbert community residents as well as fishermen/women who were unintentionally destroying habitats with monofilament fishing line. Kaitlyn Janssen was inspired to pursue this for her Gold Award because of her passion for preserving and protecting wildlife. Her project raised public awareness of the hazards of monofilament use through the placement of receptacles at local lakes. The receptacles provided a safe place for line disposal and opportunities for public education. Kaitlyn has been in Girl Scouts for 13 years and has earned both the Bronze and Silver awards. When she graduates high school, she plans to major in Biomedical Engineering at ASU.
Makena Lanier, Buckeye Children’s Storage Room Beautification Makena Lanier grew up in the youth ministry and loves working with younger children. When her church obtained a new building, it was to become the children’s learning center. As she assisted with Sunday School and helped set up the classrooms, she became aware of an additional unused room.. For her Gold Award project, Makena proposed using the space to organize and store all church documents, learning supplies, and equipment for fundraising and fellowship events. Completing this project was especially rewarding because of the church elders’ enthusiasm, and the younger kids who helped beautify the hallway and storage room. Through it all, Makena has developed a new level of leadership, the power of delegation, and learned to advocate for her vision, herself, and others. Makena is a senior at Buckeye Union High School and plans to attend Estrella Mountain Community College for prerequisites, then ASU. Makena aspires to be a registered pediatric nurse.
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This year’s Gold Award Girl Scouts at the High Awards Ceremony March 24. (Girls not pictured: Preston Buck, Jenny Dowd, Angela Foley, Fiala Richard and Emma Sar.)
Caitlyn Lopez, Tolleson It’s Hip to Snip Caitlyn Lopez’s love for animals inspired her Gold Award project designed to educate the community on the importance and benefits of spaying/ neutering their pets. She also wanted to help those in financial need to spay/neuter their pets. She provided community education through fliers and information days on the health benefits of spaying and neutering, and how to get financial assistance for spay and neutering. She also held a blanket drive so cats adopted at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control could be taken home in a blanket. She hoped that by providing a blanket, the number of cats returned to the shelter would be reduced. Caitlyn has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and has earned her Bronze and Silver Award. After high school, she hopes to pursue a degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Journalism.
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Danielle Manella, Chandler Uniforms United and Goal Keeper Safety Danielle Manella has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and has earned her Bronze and Silver Awards. Danielle's project combined her love of soccer with her passion for helping others. She addressed two issues: the need for soccer uniforms in third world countries and the limited availability of goalkeeper safety resources. She led a uniform drive with San Tan Soccer Club and donated the 190 jerseys she collected to the EVS Smile Foundation, an organization in Haiti striving to build young girls’ self-esteem through sports. Then Danielle led the creation of a globally-accessible instructional video that teaches safety techniques and preventative measures to protect goalkeepers from injury. Through her efforts, she learned the importance of persistence and follow-up communication when leading a project. Danielle starts her Bachelor of Science in Nursing the fall of 2018 and is finalizing her college selection.
Interested in pursuing your Gold Award? Visit girlscoutsaz. org/go-gold for more information and resources to get started.
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Shannon McBreen, Glendale Improving Care for Kids at DCS Shannon McBreen was inspired to improve the environment for children taken into emergency custody by the Department of Child Safety. She completed a major reorganization of the room where children stay until they can be relocated. For this project, she commissioned a painting of the Grand Canyon for the room and put together more than 50 bags of full-sized toiletries for the children. She overcame the challenges of working with ever-changing agency liaisons and communication lags through her persistence and grit resulting in a more welcoming environment for children. Shannon spent 13 years as a Girl Scout and earned both her Bronze and Silver Awards. She is currently a freshman at ASU’s Polytechnic Campus studying Mechanical Systems Engineering.
Maddie O'Rourke, Scottsdale Storied Lives, Scottsdale Chapter Maddie O’Rourke grew up with her grandparents. An elderly neighbor, named Jill, often entertained Maddie and her brother with stories. Maddie’s Silver Award project encouraged Girl Scout troops to adopt seniors to reduce their loneliness and ensure youth developed a relationship with a senior. As Maddie entered high school, she became more concerned with elderly isolation. When she learned about the Storied Lives program, she realized it combined her interest in storytelling with her continued concern and service to the elderly. For her Gold Award, Maddie paired teens with seniors at an assisted living facility for interviews about their lives. These stories were made into a book and shared at a special ceremony at the facility, attended by family and other residents. Through this project, Maddie increased her leadership skills and learned how to manage large groups of people. Maddie has been a Girl Scout for 10 years. She hopes to have a career in the fashion industry.
Natalia Ramos, Gilbert Buena Vida Dance Community Outreach Natalia Ramos has always loved to dance and strongly believes everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves this way. When she learned her mother did not have the resources to dance as a child, it troubled her to realize this was something many children still experience. For her Gold Award project, she established a free afterschool dance and healthy living program for underprivileged children. Hosted at Bologna Elementary, attendees learn about dance, meditation and healthy eating. Natalia also created an online video lesson as well as a plan for fellow dancers to carry her leadership role forward. Witnessing the impact of this program on the participating children was most satisfying. Natalia has been a Girl Scout for 10 years, earned her Silver Award, and served on the GSACPC Board of Directors as a Girl Advisory Member. She is a senior at Perry High School and plans to attend NAU in the fall with a full tuition scholarship to study Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Fiala Richard, Glendale Camouflage Quilts for the Military Fiala Richard began Girl Scouts as a Daisy and has earned her Bronze and Silver Awards. For her Silver Award she learned how to sew and made 20 dresses to send to girls in Haiti. For her Gold Award project, Fiala used her sewing knowledge to create lightweight quilts for military personnel deployed in hot climates. She taught eight sewing classes to 57 people, who then helped make 105 quilts. Fiala had to overcome her shyness to teach these sewing classes and became more confident in her abilities. She learned that rather than having each person make a quilt from start to finish, it was more efficient to break up the tasks into a production line. Fiala is a high school sophomore who is homeschooled. She is interested in a career helping animals.
Emma Sar, Tempe Genevieve Quenon, Peoria Garden Club and Curriculum Genevieve Quenon has always loved nature, sustainability, and food. When she learned her high school building would be converted into a BASIS K-4 school in the same year she graduated, she decided to give the new students a parting gift. She built a 64 square foot garden for the elementary school and developed a curriculum for teaching young children about the environment and food cultivation. Genna’s garden curriculum is now available to every BASIS Primary school in Arizona and Texas. She has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and previously earned her Bronze Award. She is currently a freshman at ASU Barrett, The Honors College, majoring in filmmaking and marketing. She is also starting a garden of her own at her dorm.
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Books on a Stick Emma Sar has been a Girl Scout for nine years. She is an avid reader and jumps at any chance to share her appreciation of reading, whether through book discussions, homework or reading to the toddlers whom she babysits. For her Gold Award, Emma was inspired to spread her love of reading by expanding the access to books. She did this by building three Little Free Libraries in her community. Little Free Libraries are mailbox-like boxes where books can be dropped off to share or picked up to read. Emma is a junior at Arizona School for the Arts in Phoenix. She studies theater, history, and French. In college, Emma wants to study history with a focus on gender and sexuality. In the future, she aspires to be a gynecologist due to her passion for women's rights and reproductive health.
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It’s not only Girl Scouts who understand the value of the Gold Award. Some universities and colleges offer scholarships unique to award recipients, and girls who enlist in the U.S. armed forces may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.
Ally Shott, Peoria All Star Girls Ally Shott has always cared deeply about empowering young girls to reach their full potential and saw an opportunity to make a difference when her sister was diagnosed with autism. Ally's Gold Award project is a website dedicated to helping young girls with autism navigate everyday struggles, such as making friends and taking care of their bodies. The site also provides resources for parents of autistic children, educators and advocates. The project was especially rewarding for Ally because of the positive feedback from her mentors and the autism community across the Valley. It also helped her better understand an issue she’s known most of her life and make a positive impact on it. Through her journey, she realized the amount of hard work needed to make her voice heard, and to give a voice to others who may not feel heard. Ally is a freshman at ASU Barrett, The Honors College, studying Environmental Design and Sustainability. She aspires to a career in sustainable Architecture.
Tessa Spangler, Mesa Painting Pottery Tessa Spangler has loved working with clay ever since elementary school. When she learned that many of the elementary school students in her community didn't have art classes she was inspired to take action. Tessa coordinated with local artists and As You Wish Pottery Painting Place to gather pottery supplies. She brought clay to the Child Crisis Center for the children to play with and mold shapes. She also brought fired pots to the Boys and Girls Club which children painted, then were fired and returned to them. In the future, these two organizations will work with As You Wish Pottery to continue these programs. Tessa is currently a senior at Westwood High School. She plans to study biochemistry in college, eventually aiming for a graduate degree in Neuroscience.
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Ashaya Stewart, Phoenix Fire Restoration Tanner Chapel AME Church is the oldest African-American church in Arizona. In 2017, Tanner Chapel suffered fire damage from arson. Ashaya Stewart’s family has been part of the Tanner community for three generations. After the fire, she was inspired to help repair the damage. Her primary objective was to restore Fellowship Hall, a basement space used by many community groups that had suffered fire, smoke and water damage. For her Gold Award, Ashaya found vendors and volunteers to clean and paint Fellowship Hall, the kitchen, pantry and restrooms, and wax the floors, meeting several tight deadlines along the way. She also oversaw improvements to the popular community space, including carpeting and redoing the stage. Ashaya learned the importance of planning and follow-through, and gained more confidence in using her voice. A Girl Scout for seven years, Ashaya has earned both the Bronze and Silver Awards.
Kari Joy Thomas, Flagstaff Flippin' Friends Flagstaff Kari Joy Thomas was a Girl Scout for 14 years and completed her Bronze and Silver Awards. She has a great passion for gymnastics, both as a gymnast and a coach. For her Gold Award, she created Flippin' Friends Flagstaff, a program offering instruction for children with special needs. Ten youth took part in the program and Kari found a new passion for supporting the special needs community. Through this project, Kari developed many skills in how to lead change and realized working with and advocating for this community needed to be a part of her future. She is a freshman at the U of A Honors College studying Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. Kari hopes to go on to law school and enroll in a dual program to earn a PhD in Developmental Disabilities or Public Policy. Ultimately, she would like to act as an advocate, policy maker, and lawyer who represents and fights for the rights of the special needs community.
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In the NEWS
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he past few months have been consumed by cookie coverage!
It all began in late January when Girl Scouts celebrated the kick-off of cookie season at Bekins’ warehouse with coverage on all Phoenix area television networks. The Dessert Challenge was a hit once again, and garnered placements in nearly every print publication in our territory. A special shout out to all of GSACPC’s Media Ambassadors who did an amazing job promoting the cookie program as well as our partners. Thank you, Girl Scouts!
Mary Mitchell Named Piper Fellow
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ary Mitchell, Senior Associate of Community Engagement at GSACPC, was recently named a 2017 Piper Fellow, a huge honor for both Mary and our Council.
Mary oversees the strategy and innovation for our Council’s community engagement and focuses on initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Piper Fellows program acknowledges the neverceasing demands on nonprofit leadership and offers opportunities for nonprofit leaders to reach, retool, and revitalize. Mary’s fellowship will focus on organizational strategy and integration of long-term sustainability practices, broadening knowledge of systems thinking within organizations, and closing service gaps to
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underserved populations using volunteers. She will visit and learn from other Girl Scout Councils and community organizations that are serving the needs of diverse populations in innovative ways. She plans to attend Naropa University’s Authentic Leadership in Action Summer Intensive, as well as the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders at Stanford Graduate School of Business. We are confident our entire council will benefit from Mary’s study and participation in these programs.
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Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Expands to Serve Older Girls
Tamara Woodbury with Desert Botanical Garden CEO Ken Schutz
Tamara Woodbury Honored for Getting Girls Outdoors
he Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) program in Arizona began in 1994 at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail and expanded to Arizona Dept of Corrections, Perryville in 2004. Through these partnerships, GSBB serves girls whose mothers are incarcerated and becomes a consistent and supportive presence in their lives.
At the Conservation Celebration luncheon in February, the Desert Botanical Garden honored GSACPC CEO Tamara Woodbury with their second annual Award for Vision and Leadership in Conservation. The award honors extraordinary individuals for their significant and enduring contributions to forwarding conservation in the Sonoran Desert. Tamara and our Girl Scout Council were recognized for this award due to our long history of getting girls outdoors and helping them appreciate the natural world. In addition, our new campus, The Parsons Leadership Center, was designed to honor the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and remains true to the Girl Scout values of protecting the environment and using resources wisely.
The mother/daughter bond is strengthened through troop meetings held twice a month inside the correction facilities. Girls also meet once a month without their mothers in a community troop. Here girls take an active leadership role in the planning their Girl Scout activities and develop the skills they’ll need to succeed. Mothers
“I think the outdoors is a powerful learning and healing tool,” Tamara said. “I believe magic happens when people are held in nature. It is a spiritual relationship. So much of our lives are transactional and mechanistic. Nature pulls out the humanity in us.”
This December 2017 photo from our program in Perryville prison shows mothers and daughters decorating gingerbread houses together. The girls were very thankful they could take them home to share with the rest of their family.
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are encouraged to continue to participate with their daughters in the community troop meetings after their release. To date, the program has served over 3,000 local girls and their mothers. GSBB has been so successful, the age of girls served has been expanded from ages 5 to 13 to
include girls 14-17. There are now two Community Troops: one for Daisy, Brownie, and Cadette Girl Scouts and one for Junior, Senior, Ambassador Girl Scouts. In the coming membership year, we seek to serve more girls with incarcerated parents in our community troops.
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All Things
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Celebrating a Successful Cookie Season
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irl Scouts never cease to amaze! Girls across the Council sold nearly 3 million packages of cookies in just six weeks.
Sales by the Numbers
2,942,242 Total girls selling
12,292
Per girl average (PGA)
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Super Star Shout Outs 1,332 girls earned a top selling rank with over 525 packages sold
Top Selling Troops
Top Selling Girls
Maddie Dunlap 4,874 packages
Multi-level Troop 1892 in Lake Havasu City sold a total of 23,099 packages
Packages sold
Aubriannah McKaellenne Madarieta 4,000 packages
Carolyn Stewart 4,000 packages
Mighty Mint Club:
Girls who sold 2,000 packages or more!
Multi-level Troop 436 in South Phoenix sold a total of 21,530 packages
Multi-level Troop 156 from Gilbert sold a total of 16,692 packages
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Maddie Dunlap 4,874 Aubriannah McKaellenne Madarieta 4,000 Carolyn Stewart 4,000 Kaitlyn Van Der Werf 3,313 Kiana Jeskewitz 3,109 Maya Hernandez 3,100 Madison Carnal 3,085 Madison Snethen 3,085 Savannah Palmer 3,078 Olivia Canez 3,072 Brenna Greene 3,065 Melody Clauss 3,001 Marisella Urcuyo 3,000 Elizabeth Young 3,000 Jilian Lazard 2,502 Leanna Clipper 2,500 Marissa Denham 2,500 Katherine Lopez2,500 Figueroa Lily Sheehan 2,500
Hannah Dempsey Erin Kennedy Amber Sultan Sophia Castillo Alyssa Hill Melanie Pierson Brynnleigh Warren Gillian Glithero Abby Prosnier Alyvia Scott Shyanne Harrison Gingerlea Kuntz Isabella Jones Sheridan Bantau Nautica Hunt Amanda Bernier Hailea Austin Katherine Case Amarissa Frias Kloie Kalb Natalie Oberhofer
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2,313 2,280 2,269 2,254 2,254 2,253 2,251 2,250 2,1 1 5 2,063 2,015 2,009 2,008 2,006 2,005 2,001 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
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Highlights Annual Cookie Conference
Cookie Cupboards
Fifty Cookie Service Unit Teams from around the Council gathered at The Parsons Leadership Center to collectively learn, network, and share ideas. Girls took center stage and Troop 663 and Troop 669 led girl-only workshops.
Twenty-six devoted volunteers supplied nearly 50,000 packages of cookies to girls in every corner of the Council — from Maricopa to Surprise, Lake Havasu to Payson, Show Low to Queen Creek, and everywhere in between.
Cookie Kick-Off
Mystery Houses
On Jan. 13, girls, families and volunteers gathered at Grand Canyon University (GCU). PepsiCo presented the SMILES Workshop that taught girls selling methods to increase their skills and confidence and boost their cookie sales. At the kick-off, GCU presented a $5,000 check to Melody Clauss, McKinley and Madalyn Paltzik, and Board Chair, Teri Kelley on behalf of GSACPC.
Go-getter Girl Scouts found nearly all 86 Mystery Houses hidden across the Council. The best part is that girls summoned courage and confidence and built valuable communications skills with every Walkabout, to find them.
Cookie Booths We had more than 20,000 booths during the Cookie Season thanks to our friends at Basha’s, Fry’s, Safeway, Goodwill, H & R Block, ASU, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Más Communications and other local restaurants and businesses. We appreciate their support of girls and Girl Scouting.
#WalkaboutWednesday Our social media contest was a huge success! We saw over 60 entries of Walkabout cookie sales over the Wednesdays during the program. Congratulations to our winners, Crystal, Jan, Jenn and Kari!
Cookies for the Community Design a Patch Contest Cienna Collicott’s design was selected as the new patch for Cookies for the Community.
Cookie Contests Over 500 girls participated in Cookie Flair, Flat Stacie and Cookie Commercial contests. Fifteen girls won a $75 council gift card for their participation – winners will be notified directly. Check out all entries at http://bit.ly/GSACPC_Cookies.
Top L to R: Troop 3006 Selling S’mores; Girls from Troop 1092 having fun at their after school cookie booth; Girls from Troop 775 with their self-designed cookie sign. Middle: Walkabout submission winner.
Walkabout submission Samantha Jensen Troop 6545
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Bottom L to R: Sisters Ariel and Chloe Smith both found a mystery house in Chino Valley; Spokesgirls McKinley Paltzik, Melody Clauss, and Madalyn Paltzik with leader Kim Paltzik at GCU kick-off; Girl Scouts selling cookies on #WalkaboutWednesday.
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Top Seller Awards (based on packages sold)
4,000+ Camp Surf and Surfboard
2,500+ Sedona and Pink Jeep Tour, June 15-17
“ A neighbor saw us selling cookies from our canvas bag and boxes and said we needed a wagon. When we told her we didn’t have one, she gave us a wagon from in the back of her truck that was going to be given away. As she gave it to us, she made us promise to take care of it and not leave it out in the rain. We couldn’t wait to take it home and give it a new coat of paint and use it for our new cookie wagon.” – Allyson and Hailey Bright, Troop 664
2,000+ Dolphinaris, May 6
1750+ Point Hilton Staycation, June 23 and 24
1500+ $300 Girl Scout Camp Voucher
1,000+ OdySea Aquarium and breakfast, May 6
525+ Sunsplash, May 5 Top selling girls will receive an email invitation to these events. Eligible girls must register prior to each event.
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or the last five years, restaurants across the Valley and Northern Arizona have stepped up in a big way to help our Council by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. Through the award-winning program, the chefs at each venue were assigned one of the beloved Girl Scout Cookie flavors and challenged to use the cookie as a key ingredient in a custom dessert, which they featured on their menus in February, donating a portion of the proceeds back to GSACPC.
5 THIS YEAR’S CHAMPIONS: 5 TIMERS CLUB
With appreciation for their long-term commitment to supporting Arizona’s Girl Scouts, we’re honoring the chefs and restaurants who participated every year of the Dessert Challenge since its inception in 2014.
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Thank You to all participating restaurants who made the Challenge a success with creative desserts, and supported girls in the process. You are all champions for girls! Aioli Burger designer: Thomas D'Ambrosio cookie: Tagalongs dessert: Tagalong -You're It - Premier Milk Shake Brat Haus designer: Jeffrey Schoening cookie: Trefoils dessert: Trefoil Meyer Lemon Tart Fair Trade Café designer: Stephanie Vazquez cookie: Trefoils dessert: Pura Vida Cheesecake Fuego Grill designer: Diego Espinoza cookie: Do-si-dos dessert: Jessie’s Delight Grape Wine Bistro designer: Kellie Pruitt cookie: Thin Mints dessert: Thin Mint Crazy Milkshake Food Coma Ride
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Lumberyard Brewing Company designer: Winnie Hanseth cookie: Tagalongs dessert: Tagalong Mousse Jar Market Street Kitchen designer: Matt Keeler cookie: Samoas dessert: Claire’s Badge Ocean Prime designer: Jagger Griffin cookie: Savannah Smiles dessert: Savannah Smiles Vanilla and Lemon Raspberry Tart
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Olive + Ivy designer: Summer Ormsby cookie: Tagalongs dessert: Tagalong Gelato Presidio designer: Lucy Nava cookie: Savannah Smiles dessert: Carlota
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Proof Canteen at the Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort Troon North designer: Lance Whipple cookie: Thin Mints dessert: Thin Mint Chocolate Brownie Pie with Thin Mint Cookie Ice Cream Revolu Modern Taqueria + Bar designer: Jeremiah Gracia cookie: Tagalongs dessert: Tagalong Chocolate Ice Cream Cake Rita's Kitchen at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn designer: Jeffrey Pilditch cookie: Samoas dessert: Samoa Trifle
The Henry designer: Lucia Alferez cookie: Thin Mints dessert: Chocolate Fudge Brownie with Mint Crème The Herb Box designer: Monique “Mo” Kauppi cookie: Thin Mints dessert: Vegan Thin Mint Ding Dong
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The Thumb designer: Susan Kolman cookie: S’mores dessert: S’mores Fudge Pop Tres Leches Café designer: Jose Rivera cookie: Samoas dessert: Samoa Mas Latte
The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer's designer: Jennifer Russo cookie: Savannah Smiles dessert: The Zesty Lemon
Rusconi's American Kitchen designer: Dave Rico cookie: Tagalongs dessert: Banana Cream Pie in a Jar with Tagalong Crust
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Silver Pine Restaurant at Little America Hotel Flagstaff designer: Vanessa Ronspies cookie: Thin Mints dessert: Silver Pine Malted Mint Ice Cream Super Chunk Sweets & Treats designer: Sergio and Country Velador cookie: Samoas dessert: Pineapple Samoas Cheesecake The Covenant designer: Rich Putman cookie: Thin Mints dessert: Crème de Menthe The Haymaker Restaurant designer: Joe Lucidi cookie: Samoas dessert: Mommy’s Spiked (or Unspiked) Samoa Milkshake
Lyft and Cookie Finder
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uring the cookie season, 100+ full-time Lyft drivers promoted the Cookie Finder app using large branded magnets on their cars and gave out cards promoting the app to their passengers.
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Oh, the Adventures to be Had...
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etting ready for camp begins the moment the camp catalog arrives in our Girl Scouts’ mailboxes. This handy brochure can help your camper find the right session to attend. She may want to sign up for day camp at Parsons Leadership Center, an overnight weekend with the whole family, or a multiweek excursion. Be sure to peruse all the offerings!
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Our Council maintains four beautiful camp properties for these adventures – each with a unique personality:
Camp Maripai, Prescott Saddle on up and move ‘em on out! Camp Maripai has a long history of offering girls and families a traditional camp experience with an emphasis on horsemanship programs for beginner through advanced riders. But that’s not all Maripai has to offer! From canoeing, archery, and hiking, to gardening and science programs – there’s something for every girl!
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The Parsons Leadership Center, Phoenix The Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain is ready for its second summer! Nestled at the base of South Mountain, this new stateof-the-art urban camp is the perfect summer getaway. Come swim in our pool, shoot at our archery range, dance with happy feet, sing with loud voices, invent and explore in the STEM Lab, and join in exploratory field trips. There are sessions for both day and overnight campers.
Shadow Rim Ranch, Payson Unique, remarkable, and exciting adventures, both on and off camp property, await girls at Shadow Rim Ranch. Campers can explore the outdoors in ways that encourage growth through taking positive risks. The progressive nature of programs at Shadow Rim Ranch equip campers with skills they can build on throughout their lifetime. From climbing, ziplining, and canoes, to backpacking and travel, the FUN never stops at Shadow Rim Ranch.
Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott Artistic talents are supported, and comfort zones stretched through new experiences at Willow Springs. Find your voice on stage, get your hands dirty in the ceramics studio, or go on a search for hammock city! Explore fashion or food, archery or aviation. At Willow, you can become immersed in your passion and find a challenge – on the high ropes course, sleeping under the stars or sharing your personal story – while feeling the full support of your cabin mates. For many girls, going to camp for the first time marks a new level of independence. Some girls like the option of having a buddy with them. Remember, girls don’t have to be a Girl Scout to attend summer camp—so bring a friend along!
We look forward to seeing you at camp this year!
OUR CAMPS RECEIVE ACA ACCREDITATION
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his past summer, all four GSACPC camps had their accreditation renewed by the American Camp Association (ACA), the only independent accrediting organization reviewing camp operations in the country. We are very proud our camps continue to meet the high ACA standards for the safety of our campers, staff, volunteers, and community members who enjoy our camps. For parents, the ACA-accredited camp sign symbolizes excellence and our accountability and ongoing commitment to the children we serve.
oadrunner, Aurora, Juniper and R Sparkie — Your Camp Directors
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AROUND THE BEND
New Camp Directors to Meet! Maripai Camp Director: Evelyn Torrez-Martinez
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’m Evelyn “Sparkie” Torrez-Martinez, the new director at Camp Maripai. Being a Girl Scout has always been a big part of my life.
I joined Girl Scouts in Colombia when I was seven-years-old. Several years ago, I came to Camp Maripai as an international staff member and fell in love with this camp. So, I’m excited to take on my new role. Hometown Bogota, Colombia Favorite thing about the outdoors and nature? I love the smell of trees and rain. The sounds of nature relax me and make me feel like I’m in a safe place. I also love hiking and using the survival skills I learned as a Girl Scout in Colombia. Favorite camp song? The Great Big Moose Favorite camp activity? Campfires and sleeping in a tent Best Camp Memory? Camping under the stars and seeing a shooting star for the first time! Do you have any pets? Hershey is an eight-year-old cat that moved with me to the USA from Colombia. He has a two-year-old friend, Mr. Green. They are my sweethearts!
“ I love the smell of trees and rain. The sounds of nature relax me and make me feel like I’m in a safe place.”
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Best part of the s’more? The melted chocolate, yummy! Favorite color? Green Peanut butter or jelly? Neither, I prefer a Nutella sandwich! Awesome for breakfast! I know, I’m weird… Best advice for first time campers? Pack your own bag, so you know exactly what you are bringing. Don’t be afraid to try something new at camp - it could become your best summer memory. Best thing about your job? So many things… but one of the best is watching girls become more independent, feel more comfortable with themselves and seeing the smile on their faces after each camp session. Fun fact about me? I am a graphic designer by training and love to create new things. I think my best ideas arrive in my dreams. Also, I have traveled to Cuba, Panama and Canada and want to continue traveling. My next dream destination is Italy.
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Favorite thing about the outdoors and nature? I love being in the sunshine and feeling warm. Favorite camp song? Moon on the Meadow Favorite camp activity? Arts and Crafts Best Camp Memory? The final closing campfire at the end of the summer season.
Parsons Leadership Center Camp Director: Ellie Javocino
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i, my name is Elizabeth Jacovino, but at camp everyone calls me “Aurora”. I started my camping career in the Arizona CactusPine Council as a day camp unit counselor at Camp Sombrero. Then I spent 11 summers working at a Girl Scout camp in New Hampshire. Last summer, I decided to return home to Arizona CactusPine as the Assistant Director of The Parsons Leadership Center. I’m excited for another summer at Parsons and the opportunity to be in a new role as director.
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Have any pets? I have two cats named Marshmallow and Victor. Best part of the s’more? The chocolate! Favorite color? Teal blue Peanut butter or jelly? Peanut butter Best advice for first-time campers? All first-time campers should try something new. You never know what you may like until you try it. Best thing about your job? Getting to see girls grow into young women with the courage and confidence to lead change. Fun fact: When I’m not at camp, I’m an elementary music teacher.
“ All first-time campers should try something new. You never know what you may like until you try it.”
Get Out There, Girl Scouts: See Yourself in PERU July 1-11 2019
Embrace the spirit of Peru as you explore history in Lima and visit mysterious Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas discovered in 1911. During this 11-day trip, Girl Scouts will complete a service program in the Sacred Valley, meet local school children, participate in farming and reforestation projects, and even enjoy a soccer game! The adventure is capped by two days at the Amazon Lodge, where girls will explore the jungle by foot and boat. More information at bit.ly/PeruBound. GIRL SCOUT
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PAST ADVENTURES
World Thinking Day 2018 GSACPC Girl Scouts Made an IMPACT
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very year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 146 countries around the world, celebrate World Thinking Day by rallying our sisterhood under a common theme. This year’s theme was “IMPACT.”
Over 750 people attended our Council’s 2018 World Thinking Day activities on Feb. 24 at North High School in Phoenix. Twenty troops shared themed, commemorative swaps and hosted booths to celebrate noteworthy aspects of different countries, including the Navajo Nation, Iceland, Germany, Kenya, Australia, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. Other activities included a green screen photo booth with Blue Cross Blue Shield, earning the first rocker for PetSmart Charities’ new Paw Patch program, STEM fun with GSACPC’s Amanda HofmannHandy, pound sticks and Zumba classes with Athleta’s Beth Pargas. Arizona Cardinals’ Big Red even stopped by to say hello. Thank you to everyone who participated in this beloved global tradition. Coming together to celebrate the power and beauty of our diversity is a rewarding and unique experience for everyone.
Counselors in Training Build Award-Winning Outdoor Classroom
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he new Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom at Willow Springs was built and designed by some go-getter CIT 2 campers who were responsible for the classroom’s overall design and construction. The girls spent more than 40 hours over three weeks constructing it. Thanks to your hard work, more girls can explore the outdoors!
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MY STORY: RISK-TAKER
trying something new
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Bailey, Girl Scout, Camper, Friend
ello, my name is Bailey Jo Claywell. I’ve been going to Girl Scout camp for eight years. Camp has been a great experience for me. I’ve made a lot of friends and some of the best memories.
I’ve also been to Shadow Rim where we’ve had fun swimming, camping in tents and canoeing in the pake. One of my favorite memories was when I did the zipline for the first time. I remember being really scared and the camp counselors helped me through it and made sure I felt safe.
I’ve been to a variety of summer
Camp is a way to get out of the house,
camp sessions throughout the years
be active and make new friends. And
like Zombie Apocalypse, archery, and
the friendships started at camp can
horse riding sessions. At camp, you
be separated by miles and months
can do activities that can’t be done
without losing any of their strength.
in the city and you can be away from
I have friends I met at camp several
your electronics for a week.
years ago that I still talk to or text with!
Camp Maripai was the first Girl
I even got to see and hang out with a
Scout camp I went to, where I learned
friend from Scotland I met two years
all about horses and how to take care
ago at Shadow Rim.
of them. I have been to Willow Springs
Camp has made me more indepen-
many times. They have art-based
dent and more responsible for myself
sessions that allow us to get close to
and others. I will always treasure my
each other through the arts, hiking,
camp experiences!
and hanging around in hammocks. Bailey pictured on left.
“Friendships started at camp can be separated by miles and months without losing any of their strength. I have friends I met at camp several years ago that I still talk to or text with! I even got to see and hang out with a friend from Scotland I met two years ago at Shadow Rim.”
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MY STORY: RISK-TAKER
adventures away from home
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Kiana, Girl Scout, Camper, Adventurer and her mother, Deb
i! I’m Kiana, your average Girl Scout Junior. I sold over 2,000 boxes of cookies last year and earned program credits, so I could go to resident camp.
Kiana’s mom says… As a parent, having the opportunity for my daughter to attend summer camp is awesome! This summer will be Kiana’s fourth year going to resident camp. Although I miss her greatly when
I love camp because you make new
she’s gone, the stories I hear about
friends, really cool crafts you’ve
her weeks away make missing her
never thought of, swaps for every-
easier. When the camp book arrives,
one in your session, and think up
Kiana reads through it cover to cov-
cool skits for campfires. One time,
er, highlighting camp sessions she
we made a skit about Old Man Joe
would like to attend. Usually, the
(me!!) who really loves pudding. It
entire book is highlighted! I see how
was a silly skit.
much Kiana and her troopmates
Camp is so much fun you can’t
grow each time they attend either a
even describe it! Some of my favor-
weekend encampment or week-long
ite camp activities are archery, ca-
resident camp. Each time, they gain
noeing, pottery, climbing tower, and
confidence. I love hearing the girls
the zipline! I also take the bus to and
talk about their camp weeks, telling
from camp. On the bus, we watch a
me about what made them nervous
movie, meet new people, and sing
and how they overcame their fears…
ridiculously crazy, fantastic, and
Kiana pictured on right.
especially at the top of the zipline!
weird songs. I have gained a lot of experiences and had adventures away from my family. It is f-u-n, fun every single time! My troop will be going to camp for a weekend in April with other troops from our Neighborhood. I can’t wait! I go back to camp every year for these reasons, maybe this will inspire you to go to camp this summer and you might just
“ I love camp because you make new friends, really cool crafts you’ve never thought of, swaps for everyone in your session, and think up cool skits for campfires!”
see me! Have a great time at camp everyone!!!
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Award
RECOGNITION High Awards
Girl Scout Bronze Award
Tributes/Memorials
he Girl Scout Bronze Award is a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. A girl and her troop find and research a problem in their community. They plan and complete a Take Action Project that addresses the root cause of the problem and makes a positive difference in their community. In the process, girls develop mere confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when working with other Girl Scouts.
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November -December 2017 There were 28 different Bronze Award Take Action project reports submitted for the following 38 Bronze Award recipients.
Troop 181 Tonni Tillman-Hovel Tori Tillman-Hovel Lauren Severns Kayla Wolfe Troop 316 Kylee Allen Alyssa Hill Kloie Kalb Eevie Wilson Troop 357 Emma Geiger Katelyn Lardy Troop 579 Ariel Smith Madison Villa Troop 761 Arianna Casillas Ayla Gray Emily McGee
Alyssa Cook Kaylen Douglas Sophia Ezzi Rylee Harper Amira Hegazy Ella Hernandez Jaya Hickman Madelynn Hinojosa Ashlynn Huneycutt Brianna Judd Nazli Layegh Faith McClure Abriella Synder Natalie Whipple Troop 2652 Addison Crossley Sydney Morris Sophia Pizzillo
Troop 2152 Delaney Baratta Maryn Calpin Avery Clayden Giavanna Urias Troop 2190 Aubrey Cartwright Madison Cartwright
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Helen Payton Carr Bruce Carr Ruth Catalano Rachael Wilson Kathryn Cromley Paul Cromley Vi Egerton Camy Goebel-Rush Edith Jordan Susan Ehrlich Jen Kyhn Pam Honor Ann Lipincott Beverly Corrigan
Girl Scout Silver Award
Grace Purvee Pam Honor
he highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, the Silver Award gives a girl the chance to show she is a leader who is organized, determined and dedicated to improving her communityGirls work in small teams, find a community issue that matters to them, then plan a Take Action Project to address the root cause of the issue in a sustainable way. In completing their project, they connect with others in their community, and increase their teambuilding and communication skills.
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November -December 2017 The following 14 Silver Award recipients addressed different problems in their communities through Take Action projects.
Troop 951 Kyleigh Ganz Kayden Jarnagan Molly Nonnemacher Maddison Wagner Lexi Woolsey Troop 1455 Hailey Gibbs
Troop 1481 Seanna Brennan Kaidiance Cleland Olivia Stone Troop 1752 Kate Granatelli Samantha Grange Andi Lian Emma Mauermann Rylee Ratcliffe
Leslie E. and Bella M. Seager   Frederick and Genevieve Witteborg Trust Simonne Marie Steele, Troop 808 Ann Colvin-Smith Mary Talley Paulette Brown Jean Ellen Wagner Fisher Stacy Tobin In Honor of All the great leaders who make Girl Scouts possible Bonnie Wright Janie Armenta Janie Armenta Alison Bachus Jennifer and Dan Bachus Judy Brengi Cynthia Staley Sophia Cordero Stacey Cordero
Kathryn Cromley Lee Kline Lynne and Glen Cunningham Cheron Stresen- Reuter Margaret Hennesey Carol Ackerson Stephanie, Kayden and Kendall Jarnagan Stephanie Jarnagan Kathy Kruzel Gregory Kruzel Jayna Kurtz Janey Kurtz Sierra Leone Heather Leone Jessica Lyon Carol Ackerson Dianne Meyer Robert Meyer Fran Roberts Nita Francis Isabel Rohani Lucy Rohani Mary Jane Rynd Leslie Dashew Diana LaulainenSchein, Ariana and Serena Schein Diana Laulainen- Schein Troop 2400: Teliza, Kay, Brianna, Kylie, Hannah, Aliyah and Kendra Telizaw Washington Troop 910 Kelly Damron Karilyn Van Oosten Beth Meyer Ella and Ava Were Amy Carter Nana Alma Alexandra, Daniel, Maritza and Mia Zavala
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119 E. Coronado Road Phoenix, AZ 85004 Ph: 602-452-7000 / 800-352-6133 girlscoutsaz.org @GSACPC
Key DATES
make sure your
camper has what she needs. consider a camp kit! Get all the essentials for camp! Our camp kits are just what your daughter needs to be prepared for the best summer ever! Camp kit #2 /$35 Bag, Flashlight ,Water Bottle, Water Bottle Lanyard, Bandana, Food Container, Shower Shoes (Flip Flops), Toiletry Travel Bottles, Sunglasses
Camp kit #1 /$20 Bag, Flashlight, Water Bottle, Water Bottle Lanyard, Bandana, Food Container
Camp kit #3 /$65 Bag, Flashlight, Water Bottle, Water Bottle Lanyard, Bandana, Shower Shoes (Flip Flops), Toiletry Travel Bottles, Sunglasses, Hat Activity Book & Pencil, GSUSA Mess Kit
Kits may be ordered when registering for camp, emailing reghelp@girlscoutsaz. org or by visiting the Council Shop. Depending on when ordered, kits will be mailed to camper’s home or sent directly to camp for them.
4/28 GSACPC Annual Meeting at The Parsons Leadership Center 5/18-20 Jamboree 5/26 The Parsons Leadership Center Open House 5/27 Shadow Rim Open House 6/2 Willow Springs Open House 6/2 Camp Maripai Open House 6/2 Lead the Way Service Team Conference 6/3 Camp Begins! 6/30 Early bird deadline for 2018-19 membership renewal 7/14 Council wide recruitment event: PowerUP G.I.R.L.s! 8/1 Camp Ends 10/11 International Day of the Girl 10/13 Adult Awards and Recognitions Luncheon 11/2 Badge Bash