Girl Scout Connections Winter 2019-20

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Meet the New Cookie!

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2019 26 Badges You Can Earn This Cookie Season!

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Think about how you can turn cookie season into something even more – impacting your community positively.

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Highlights

In This Issue 3 CEO & Board Chair Letter 4 About Girls

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4 Little Feet, Big Journey 6 26 Badges Girls Can Earn This Cookie Season 17 From Gold Award Girl Scout to Ph.D. Student 17 Scholarship Opportunities

Meet the New Cookie!

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2019 26 Badges You Can Earn This Cookie Season!

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12 Leading the Way

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Profiles in Civic Leadership Girl Scout Day at the Capitol Rep. Jennifer Longdon Visits PLC A Stress-Free Cookie Season Welcome, New Leaders!

Managing Editor/Writer Susan de Queljoe

16 My Story: Go-Getter 18 Council Highlights

Copy Editor/Writer Heather Thornton

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Writers Alex Anton Vianca Navarete Guest Writers Brianna Iannone Annelise Krafft Design Nicole Shores Contact Us info@girlscoutsaz.org stories@girlscoutsaz.org council@girlscoutsaz.org

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All Things Cookies!

Find Out the Jamboree 2020 Theme

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119 E. Coronado Road Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.452.7000 800.352.6133 girlscoutsaz.org Follow Us @GSACPC

Can you spot all the butterflies in this issue?

Answer on page 39.

Profiles in Civic Leadership

Girl Scouts Beyond Bars’ 25th Anniversary Growing Leaders of Tomorrow Parsons Leadership Center Recognized with Crescordia Award Flagstaff Women of Distinction

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American Airlines Hosts GSACPC Daisies Earn Rollercoaster Badge First-Ever VolCon was a Huge Hit! The B.I.G. Events

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The Girl Scout Cookie Program GS Cookie Dessert Challenge Jamboree 2020 World Down Syndrome Day Camp Adventures Aspire Academy Get Outdoors Challenge G.I.R.L. 2020 National Convention

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First-Ever Cookie Fast Pitch!

Robots: Air, Land and Sea! International Day of the Girl Event Friendship Village Visits GSACPC Badge Bash 2019 Made Waves!

38 Awards and Recognitions

LETTER from the CEO and BOARD CHAIR

The Power of the Cookie Program

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here are many obvious and not so obvious benefits to participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Here are three of them:

Overcoming stereotypes Girls are surrounded by social and cultural “norms” and messaging that reinforces outdated and inaccurate mental models about their “natural” or innate capabilities and strengths. This messaging impacts a girl’s perception of her abilities. For example, research shows that by third grade, girls begin to adopt the belief they are not good in math or science despite their grades and performance. The truth is, girls are equally and, in many cases, more proficient at math and science in elementary school than boys.

Participating in the cookie program helps overcome these stifling beliefs.

The positive reinforcement girls receive from adults and peers as they practice and build their financial literacy skills helps them adopt a different opinion about their abilities. Girls gain renewed confidence in their math and financial literacy skills and their abilities to interact with others.

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Financial independence The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the reason Girl Scouting exists today. It is the primary source of revenue that ensures access and impact for all girls.

As more and more girls in our state live in homes that are economically under stress to meet housing, food, transportation, and health needs, Girl Scouts may be the most affordable and only organization that can bridge the barriers of financial need due to our cookie sale.

When a girl and her family participate in the cookie program, they are not only helping to fund her individual Girl Scout experience but also the opportunity to plan troop programs, trips, and fund their dreams. And they are contributing to the capacity of the council to serve more girls from families or communities with economic disadvantages.

community and make a difference while also getting a satisfying taste of philanthropy.

We hope you will support and encourage girls to participate in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Making the world a better place This is an integral part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Girls learn they can make positive changes in their communities through service projects, whether providing bus tickets to the homeless or treats for the animal shelter. Proceeds from their cookie sales allow troops to invest in their

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appy 2020, Girl Scouts! As you may have guessed by the cover, we’re in full cookie season-prep-mode.

We’ve packed this issue with cookie program information as well as important Council news. Please keep sending us your girl and troop stories – including cookie boss life!

It enables us to share all the adventures and achievements of our Girl Scout sisters with one another and the community. Send photos with details to stories@ girlscoutsaz.org or use the hashtag #GSACPC when posting on social media.

As always, please email suggestions for our magazine, or comments about this issue’s content, to marcom@ girlscoutsaz.org. We'd love to hear from you!

—Your Editorial Team

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little FEET, Big JOURNEY

By Annelise Krafft

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or Srija Potharaju, from Troop 3786, life is about the climb — the 14-mile climb.

Along with her family, Srija takes on an annual five-day hiking and camping adventure in Bryce and Zion National Parks — this year hiking 14 miles across the scenic landscape.

“It’s impressive for anyone to hike that far, but it’s even more amazing because Srija is only 6 years old,” said mom Padmaja Potharaju. “She’s so determined and has always loved the outdoors.

We took her on her first camping trip when she was only two!”

From a young age, Srija was impossible to keep inside, always wanting to explore and adventure in nature.

“It was a big undertaking in such a short amount of time, and something Srija never would have done before joining Girl Scouts,” said Padmaja.

Finding inspiration from her older brother, 12-year-old Boy Scout Srikar, Srija joined Girl Scouts in 2017 and finished up the Daisy program, bridging to Brownies, before the summer.

Srija was also motivated to take on a new challenge during this year’s hike: earning her

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“Girl Scouts has pushed Srija to take the initiative and develop a stronger sense of self,” said Padmaja, adding that her daughter spent three entire days dedicated to earning her Junior Ranger badge.

To become a junior ranger, Srija needed to meet a variety of goals and objectives set forth by the National Park, including completing a selfguided activity booklet and having it reviewed by an in-park ranger. Activities included attending park events, asking and answering questions, learning how to keep the parks clean, and making an oath to “leave no trace.”

“Srikar has always shown Srija the way, but now she shows him right back,” said Padmaja. “Girl Scouts has taken her from a shy little girl to a courageous and confident firecracker.”

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Junior Ranger Badge from Zion National Park.

“Now, she’s even taking the initiative within her own troop and sharing her love of hiking by encouraging her troop to go on hikes together.”

Thanks to Srija, Troop 3786 in Chandler has gone on four hikes locally on South Mountain, exploring the world around them and getting their hands dirty. In addition to the hikes, and

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Social Shout Out! The most liked Instagram post from June 1 - Sept. 30, 2019

78 probably related to her confidence development, the Girl Scout Cookie season is another favorite experience of Srija’s.

“She really looks forward to going out and selling cookies every week, always bugging me to take her around the neighborhood to try and sell them to neighbors,” her mom said.

“It helped her in more ways than I expected, letting her build skills in math and communication and inspiring her to put herself out there.”

But for Padmaja, Girl Scouts has done more than inspire her daughter; it has also inspired her.

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“I grew up in India, where I didn’t have a close relationship with nature,” she said.

“I knew nothing about camping and was never encouraged to explore the outdoors as a child.

“Seeing the amazing impact Girl Scouts has had on my daughter makes me wish I had a similar program available to me while I was growing up, and it makes me so proud to be on this journey with her. It has made all the difference.”

And when asked what she would say about Girl Scouts, Srija’s answer was clear: “Girl Scouts make the world a better place.”

Adelante Jovencitas (AJ) Troop 5002 had the experience of a lifetime when they got to meet @shawnmendes after his concert in Phoenix this month (July)! Thanks to Shawn’s manager, @cezdarke, for making it all possible! #GSACPC #GSinAction #ShawnMendes

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26 Badges Girls Can Earn This Cookie Season

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s a Girl Scout taking part in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, you’re helping lead the largest entrepreneurial program for girls in the world. You’re learning essential life skills, setting (and crushing!) impressive goals, and using your cookie earnings to go on epic adventures and make the world a better place!

Many of these incredible skills and accomplishments start with a Girl Scout badge—and below are ALL of the badges a Girl Scout can earn during cookie season. Ready?

With so many badges, which one will you earn? Whether it's earned by counting money, budgeting, or marketing, cookie bosses are preparing for a bright future! As cookie entrepreneurs, girls gain essential skills and work as a team to accomplish common goals and solve problems, while building confidence to shine as girls, as young women, and as future leaders. And did we mention fun? There's lots of that along the way, too.

For details on each, visit girlscouts.org/badgeexplorer.

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Cookie Season is More Fun With Family

In addition to earning badges, the year-by-year Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin collection is the latest addition to the Girl Scout Cookie Program—and was inspired by and designed for families just like yours!

It’s never been easier to support your girl as she develops business skills, makes amazing memories, and earns a different pin for her uniform every cookie season. The simple, age-specific guidelines have been tailored for her developing skill set, making success a snap.

Learn more at girlscoutcookies.org/entrepreneurfamily.

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Every day Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders

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1 Troops 758 and 1827 hosted “Journey Under the Stars,” a giant sleepover and badge-earning event for Brownies and Juniors in their neighborhood. The Cadette and Senior troops helped attending Brownies earn their Brownie Quest Journey by learning how to help others in their communities and around the world. The Juniors earned their aMuse Journey by learning how to overcome stereotypes and how to make their dreams come true!

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2 Kylee – an Independent Girl Member (IGM) on the Navajo Nation volunteered with the Graffiti Removal & Intervention Team (GRIT) to remove graffiti at Horseshoe Bend! She is passionate about practicing Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and wants to preserve our national parks, tribal lands, and other sacred sites for future generations. She plans on continuing to volunteer so that one day, the only thing left behind is petroglyphs and pictographs by the Ancestral Puebloans. Kylee, you’re an inspiration to us all – thank you for keeping AZ beautiful!

3 Ambassadors Nicole, Nikolette, Davila, Madison, and Abby from Troop 1219 earned their My Promise My Faith Awards by studying a new religion each year to learn more about women in different cultures – the girls have been doing this for 11 years now! They sample foods and celebrate a holiday or ceremony related to each religion. This past year Troop 1219 studied Animism with the Haida-Tglingett tribes of Alaska. What a great way to broaden your knowledge of other religions and cultures!

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4 In preparation for a future camping trip, Troop 997 visited the local sporting goods store, Cabela’s. The girls searched for information required for several badges they were earning at the time. They also stopped to ask a few friendly sales associates and outdoor enthusiasts some trivia questions on the seven principles of Leave No Trace – something Girl Scouts hold near and dear!

5 For their Bronze Award, Troop 932 wanted to do something special for cancer patients at the Arizona Center for Cancer Care in Deer Valley. Together the girls researched items requested by those receiving radiation treatment.

They gathered these items and assembled care packages filled with word searches, lip balms, flavored water mixtures, and handwritten notes of encouragement from the girls. When Troop 932 delivered the packages, they toured the cancer center and met a care package recipient!

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6 Troop 353 earned their Bronze Award by collaborating, planning, and completing their Take Action project – a Buddy Bench at Chandler Traditional Academy – Independence Elementary school. The girls used their proceeds from the cookie program to provide the bench, as well as books for the library.

To spread awareness about their installation, they shared articles and flyers to educate parents and teachers on Buddy Benches and how they deter bullying behavior. The girls unveiled the bench during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school – making a lasting impact in their community!

7 Troop 3835 took a one-of-a-kind trip to the Amazon warehouse in Phoenix, where they learned the ins and outs of the major delivery service. The tour was extremely informative, according to Troop Leader Heather Sapp, who said, “It was interesting to learn about customer service and the process of getting your products delivered – skills that will be crucial during cookie season.” The girls learned about this innovative business model and supply chain management, and ultimately earned their Business Owner badge!

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8 Two ACPC Girl Scouts traveled with their Girl Scout sisters from California and Montana to the beautiful country of Peru. The girls went on unforgettable adventures, from Cusco to Machu Picchu, where there was no shortage of breathtaking scenery. The girls also made sure to give back to the local community while there. They helped with renovations at a local school and spent time with the students during the after-school program. It was an experience for the books! For those interested in traveling with Girl Scouts head to girlscoutsaz.org/travel.

9 Emily, a Cadette from Troop 761, collected over 15,000 pencils during her summer break to donate to schools in the West Valley for the coming school year! She was featured on AZ Family 3TV and in several print publications. From the time she was a Brownie, Emily has been dedicated to community service – before the pencil project, she collected 500 bottles of water to donate for another project. She cares about her community and takes action to create change – way to represent GS, Emily!

10 Troop 1000 wanted to make a difference in their community, so they decided to “leave a place better than they found it!” The girls volunteered to decorate and upgrade a goal-setting board at Micheal’s Place, a local residential treatment center. The board is important for the residents as it reminds them of what they are trying to accomplish through their treatment – but it was in need of some love. The fish bubbles shown on the board represent the residents’ goals. Thanks to Troop 1000, the board is now bright and lively, and residents are excited to track their progress and continue setting new goals!

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11 Tessa, a Junior from Troop 2152, dedicated her school project to Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low. Tessa chose to educate her classmates on the history of Girl Scouts and the values that are the foundation of our Movement. She is thankful for the GSACPC History Committee, who take meticulous care of Girl Scout uniforms from years past and allowed her to borrow a historical outfit for the day! Thanks for spreading some serious Girl Scout knowledge, Tessa!

12 Troop 3559 from the Navajo Nation took World Thinking Day 2019 by storm! The girls loved dressing in their traditional clothing to celebrate and share their culture with other Girl Scouts and event attendees. They were proud to share their heritage and also learn about other cultures and traditions from around the world!

13 While working to earn the First Aid badge, Troop 6726 was welcomed by Sergeant Mike and Officer Kelly of the City of Tempe Police Department. The girls enjoyed a guided tour of the police station, including a stop in the briefing room where they learned how police officers respond to emergency calls requiring first aid. They also visited the 911 dispatch call center and explored the inside of a Mobile Command Center vehicle. What a creative way to learn about first aid!

14 Troop 3725 is sharing some serious cookie season bling-spiration! Each year the girls come up with a concept for their booth, and troop mom and volunteer, Rae, brings it to life. In 2019, she created a “Bake the World a Better Place” craft bakery for the girls to attract cookie buyers. Take a tip from Troop 3725 for this upcoming cookie season and make blinging your booth part of your sales strategy! There’s also a bling contest – see girlscoutsaz.org/cookie-contests for details.

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Every day Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders 15 Junior and Cadette Troop 7143 worked on their Community Service badge this year. To earn it, the girls helped clean up the Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden during the City of Glendale’s Grow Happiness Event in September. The garden was developed to stimulate the senses of sight, sound, smell and touch. They learned how specific plants and trees are planted for texture and scent and how water features are installed for sound, touch, and sight. The girls painted the fence around the park and worked on weeding, raking, pruning, mulching and planting!

16 Troop 3657 began as one of our Council’s Girl Scout Youth Engagement (GS-YES) six-week programs to bring Girl Scouting to more girls. After six-weeks hosted by council staff, one parent and one teacher at the girls’ school volunteered to continue the troop.

Thanks to their leadership over the past year, Troop 3657 has had many enriching experiences including participating in their first cookie program and an overnight stay at the Phoenix Zoo. They all look forward to the 2020 membership year!

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17 Rubi, a member of Troop 3657, was very shy at the beginning of her journey, and through her time in Girl Scouts, she has blossomed into a confident young lady. Her parents have said that when asked to help translate for them, she would shy away. However, today, she asks her parents if they need help translating English to Spanish! Her mother credits Girl Scouts for the confidence she sees in Rubi! We hope to bring more and more GS-YES experiences to more girls in AZ! 18 Maryvale’s new Troop 2553 participated in an investiture ceremony at Golden Gate Community Center in September. Several adults and 21 girls took part in the ceremony. The families were invited to attend the event, and 12 parents expressed interest in volunteering with the troop! The girls were excited to receive their uniforms and pins and were looking forward to doing their good deed, so they could turn their pins right side up (GS tradition!)!

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Profiles in Civic Leadership: Local, State, and National

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irl Scouts learn leadership and how they can change the world for the better through their community service projects and earning the High Awards. As adults, former Girl Scouts are much more likely to be engaged in their communities and in the democratic process.

This year, a number of Arizona women, all former Girl Scouts, took on big new roles.

Here are three of them.

Arizona Government Officials Who Were Girl Scouts* • • • • • • • • • • • • •

US Senator Martha McSally US Senator Kyrsten Sinema US Congresswoman Debbie Lesko State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Senator Sylvia Allen Senator Lela Alston Senator Heather Carter Senator Andrea Dalessandro Senator Karen Fann Senator Lisa Otondo Senator Rebecca Rios Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita Rep. Nancy Barto

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Rep. Shawnna Bolick Rep. Regina Cobb Rep. Mitzi Epstein Rep. Charlene Fernandez Rep. Rosanna Galbaldon Rep. Alma Hernandez Rep. Jennifer Jermaine Rep. Joanne Osborne Rep. Jennifer Pawlik Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley Rep. Athena Salman Rep. Kelly Townsend

PHOENIX MAYOR

Kate Gallego When Kate Gallego was sworn in as Phoenix’s 61st mayor in March, she was only the second female elected Mayor in Phoenix history. In her inaugural address, she pointed out her differences from the mayors who lead the 10 largest U.S. cities.

Besides being the youngest mayor, she was also “the only one who sold Girl Scout Cookies to support her troop.” This statement generated delighted applause from the audience.

Mayor Gallego served five years as City Councilwoman for District 8, a large district covering much of South Phoenix, prior to being elected mayor. The Parsons Leadership Center is in this district. She spoke at our groundbreaking ceremony in March 2015 and said, “I was a Girl Scout. Girl Scout camp was one of my first wilderness experiences, and it put me on the path to study Environmental Studies as an undergraduate.

And I sold Girl Scout Cookies. That taught me a lot, too. And let me tell you, that ability to go door-to-door was an important factor in me winning the election.”

The Mayor’s function is similar to a Governor’s function in a state. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the city and acts as the city’s spokesperson. She runs City Council meetings and works with the Council to set policy.

FACT: Currently, of the 1,366 mayors of cities with a population over 30,000, just 22% of them are women.

Calling all Girl Scouts! If you have early release on Feb. 12, join us at the Arizona Capitol at 1 p.m. in the Rose Garden. Girl Scouts will be greeted by several Senators and Representatives and then head either to the Senate or House building to be recognized from the floor. Girls may also have the chance to meet their district legislators. This is part of our renewed advocacy efforts to pass a school access bill allowing Girl Scouts and other youth-serving patriotic organizations to speak to students at the beginning of the school year for recruitment. Please wear your uniform. Tell us WINTER 2019-20 you’re coming at bit.ly/GSatCapitol2020.

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AZ STATE TREASURER

AIR FORCE SECRETARY

Kimberly Yee

Barbara Barrett

Kimberly Yee, the first Asian-American elected to a statewide office, was sworn in as the 45th State Treasurer in January. She is only the second woman to be elected to this office. Kimberly served in the Arizona House of Representatives for two years and the Arizona Senate for six. She also served as Senate Majority Leader, the second woman to hold this position – the first being former U.S. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Treasurer Yee was also a Girl Scout in our council. She credits selling Girl Scout Cookies door-to-door in her neighborhood as the perfect training ground to prepare her for grassroots campaigning. “Very few people are comfortable doing a ‘cold call’ knock on a neighbor’s door and being able to start up conversations, but as a former Brownie and Girl Scout, we were trained to do that every year when we sold our boxes of cookies,” she said.

During our 100th anniversary in 2012, she wrote legislation that marks March 12 as Girl Scouts of the USA Day in Arizona. That same year she founded Troop 1920, a troop of elected women in the Arizona State Legislature. In 2014, Kimberly sponsored the bill allowing Girl Scouts to have a special vehicle license plate.

The state treasurer is Arizona’s chief banker and investment officer, stewarding the cash management of Arizona’s $40 billion state budget and related payments. Treasurer Yee has continued to partner with Arizona Girl Scouts on the importance of financial literacy.

FACT: Forty-eight of the 50 states have a treasurer’s office. In 2019, only 23% are women.

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Barbara Barrett’s appointment to be the Secretary of the Air Force is another powerful position in her already accomplished career as a businesswoman, lawyer, diplomat, educator, pilot, and astronaut.

Secretary Barrett was a Girl Scout while growing up in Pennsylvania and valued her experiences. “Through Girl Scouts, I had the opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills, meet new friends, and explore new areas,” she explained.

“Girl Scouts is learning about the great outdoors and camping and also how to get along with other girls, how to work and build things, how to build a better community.”

She came to Arizona to study at ASU and earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and law degrees. Over the years, Barbara has continued supporting Girl Scouts, including a major gift to help fund The Parsons Leadership Center.

As Secretary of the Air Force, Barbara now heads the Department of the Air Force with authority to conduct all its affairs, including administrative, financial, and legislative, and report to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of the Air Force is responsible for leading the 685,000 uniformed and civilian men and women of the Air Force.

She is the 25th Secretary of the Air Force and only the fourth woman to hold this post since 1947 when the U.S. Air Force became a distinct element in the U.S. Armed Forces.

*If you were left off this list, our apologies. Please let us know by emailing marcom@girlscoutsaz.org.

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Representative Jennifer Longdon Visits PLC During a visit to The Parsons Leadership Center in early 2019, Representative Jennifer Longdon was glad to see the mindfulness around accessibility for ALL girls at our ADA-accessible camp. This sparked her interest in returning and learning more about how we support differently-abled girls. In November, Jennifer spent the day with ACPC Girl Scouts answering questions and sharing how to be involved in their communities.

In addition, Representative Longdon gathered the girls for an activity to update the accessible parking space icons at Parsons Leadership Center. The previous stenciled icon was a stationary wheelchair and the new icon shows movement. The girls worked as a team to update the spots and did a fantastic job! Representative Longdon donated the stencil to GSACPC to continue to support the differently-abled community and lend this out to anyone interested in updating their accessible spaces.

“I think having handicap accessibility as well as parking is not only important to me but also the handicap community itself. Still, within the State of AZ, there are many places I cannot visit because it is not accessible to me. As young children, often we tend to stare or look at those different than us. Educating children about this issue will bring awareness as well as familiarity with people of the handicap community,” said Representative Longdon.

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Take the training. Take advantage of the training offered in your Service Units as well as many online resources at girlscoutsaz.org/cookies.

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Help girls set goals. Be sure to explain how the cookie program supports all Girl Scouts in our Council.

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Manage your cookie inventory. Ask for weekly inventory status and money from girls. Remember, no girl should have more than 120 unpaid packages of cookies at a time. Troops are responsible for any unpaid balances over that amount from a girl.

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It takes a team! Ask for help from parents.

Don’t try to be the Cookie Manager and Troop Leader.

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Earn a cookie badge! Ask the girls which badge they want to earn during the cookie season.

Involve parents! Hold a parent cookie meeting, explain why it’s important to participate, share the troop’s goals and ask for their help. Parents can help with booths, run to the cupboard and help with Girl Program.

Only booth in locations that will be open, accessible, and safe for all girls.

Girls should not sell in or in front of establishments that they cannot legally patronize.

Rebalance your cookie flavor mix by exchanging full unopened cases of slower selling cookies throughout the program – especially after week three. Sales will begin to slow after week three, but Thin Mints and Samoas are traditionally the best sellers.

Be kind and considerate to fellow Troop Leaders and cookie volunteers.

We all are working towards the same goal – a safe, fun, and successful program that WINTER 2019-20 helps girls learn and grow.

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Welcome, New Leaders!

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ongratulations, and thank you to all the leaders who joined the Girl Scout sisterhood last fall!

At our New Leader Welcome classes in August and September you learned how you’re a crucial component to growing girls of courage, confidence and character. Thank you for saying “yes” to Girl Scouting.

Navajo Nation New Leader Welcome Oct. 3 (pictured in no particular order) Valinda Shirley, Devina Jones, Katrina Begay, Janice Filfred, Revina Badoni, Layla Badoni, Angela Konecki

May you make lots of new friends, have loads of fun, and enjoy many happy adventures on your Girl Scout Leader journey.

We also extend our thanks (and hugs) to our returning leaders.

We value your continued commitment to girls, our Council, and Girl Scouting.

Ayla Abaya Corina Acuna Kristina Adam Anita Aguinaga Beth Allison Kiara Andrews Layla Badoni Revina Badoni Dora Barnes Anna-Liza Bauza Katrina Begay Stephanie Bond Jodi Bons Alice Brangan Charisse Butler Danielle Calkins Candace Campbell Kerri Casa Mary Celle Briana Clark Tina Clyne Shauna Conger Amy Conway Jennifer Cox Lisa Creager Faviola Cruz Jennifer Cuchhadia Mackenzie Defoe

Christina deKeyser Marlena Demczyk Lisa Dilek Nicole Dizdaji Brenda Dominguez Jeri Dow Jason Eastwood Stacey Eastwood Danielle Elam Shaimaa El-Gendy Nidia Elm Marla Enhelder Mark Everist Janice Filfred Amanda Forsmo Brittany Gaddis Sherri Gallant Carly Gibbs Tonea Gillane Parisa Gorg Beth Grady Ginna Guido Jennifer Gunty Genny Hartman Renee Heinemann Cassandra Hernandez Kimberly Hinostroza

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Cindi Holt Alexandra Hughes Lainy Jada Taylor Janco Stephanie JaureguiHidalgo Devina Jones Rebecca Jones Casey Knittig Patricia Kramer Trude Kronenberg Leanna Landry Shannon Lloyd Jen Lockerby Dee Dee Lombardi Melissa Lovelace Denise Lynch Marcia Lynnes Jillian Lysakowski Taisha Maclin Alyssa Madril Allison MarkunasIniguez Jo Ann Martinez Melissa Mizia Jodi Montgomery Lara Motter Marnie Nieves

Cave Creek New Leader Welcome Aug. 29 (pictured in no particular order) Tammie Shinedling Lopez, Patty Sullivan, Lara Motter, Sigrid Wilcox (Council Trainer)

Claire Otto Trudy Pekala Jessica Pennington Erika Percic Toni Perkins Veronica Perrone Carmen Presson Jodi Reed EstherAnn Rodriguez Santia Roth Lindsay Sanders Brandi Schwartz Jenny Seaton Tamara Shinedling Lopez Robin Shipley-Griffin Valinda Shirley Ashley Skeele Karey Stevenson Patty Sullivan Leslie Thomas

Dori Thorpe Rachel Thrash Ashley Troester Carolina Venot Jacqueline Waksman Rylie Wangler Lara Watt Jody Wessel Olealia Wisner Carrie Woldeab

Crystal Woodruff Vinessa Zazueta Danielle Zilly Rosa Zurek

Reflects new leaders who attended New Leader Welcome classes between August and September 2019.

Volunteer Academy is becoming GS Learn in January!

We remain focused on building a best in class training system and invite you to be on the lookout for more details.

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MY STORY: GO-GETTER

HOW I FOUND ACCEPTANCE IN GIRL SCOUTS

By Brianna Iannone, 2019 Gold Award Girl Scout, GSACPC Board of Directors Girl Advisory Member Whether it’s leading a service project, teaching younger girls to make S’mores around the campfire, or earning my Gold Award, Girl Scouts has taken a starring role in my life since I joined in kindergarten.

When I bridged to the Girl Scout Senior level in ninth grade, I started thinking about social issues I could tackle for my Gold Award. I knew I wanted to earn a Gold Award, the most prestigious award a Girl Scout can earn, and find a sustainable solution to something that I was passionate about.

My inspiration came from personal experiences when I was a little girl and diagnosed with a learning disability. Since that time, I have always wanted to help other differently abled children. So, I had an idea and a whole lot of enthusiasm, but little did I know how much growth I would experience through this challenge.

As most kids learn through play, I wanted to create a ‘play first, learn second’ program for all children, including children with special needs. I developed a class for youth groups to learn about different neuro and physical disabilities. I spoke about the learning disability, and had the group play a game that required them to adopt the disability to experience the daily challenges differently abled people may face.

From my perspective, the top reason youth don’t extend kindness to those who are different from them is that they don’t know what to do or say. I also feel that all youth can learn a lot from people who have disabilities and develop

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compassion in doing so. In the learning groups that were part of my Gold Award, I aimed to bring awareness to this issue and explained proper etiquette and person-first language, as well as about invisible disabilities, accessibility, and adaptations. The program stressed inclusion and the importance of showing a positive attitude toward people with special needs.

In addition, I solicited donations and created a sensory toy library that is currently hosted by the Civic Center Library in Scottsdale. I also created two adapted-toy libraries, one of which is hosted in Chaparral High School in Scottsdale and the other in the Oracle School District. For these libraries, I adapted toys to make them more suitable for different abilities.

Reflecting on my Girl Scout Leadership Experience, I realized that Girl Scouts has allowed me to grow into the young adult I am today. It has taught me hard work, leadership skills, integrity, and dedication. I have learned the importance of taking the initiative, networking and leading by example.

In addition, the Girl Scout High Awards gave me challenges and roadblocks that I would have never imagined or faced in another setting. These experiences tested who I am as a person – and helped build my CHARACTER. Girl Scouts has helped me build the confidence I now have as I prepare for my future studying genetic counseling and advocating for people with special needs.

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With the money raised through the walkathon, Lauren hosted a meet-up for young adults with cancer, where they could share their experiences and words of encouragement with one another.

From Gold Award Girl Scout to Ph.D. Student Meet GSACPC Alum Lauren Varanese

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auren Varanese earned her Gold Award in 2015.

Her project provided added support to young adults with cancer through a walkathon she organized in Fountain Hills, attended by almost 100 people.

Now a Girl Scout alum, Lauren has earned her bachelor’s degree from Tufts University and was recently accepted into Stanford’s Ph.D. program where she’ll study Microbiology and Immunology. She credits Girl Scouts with developing her confidence, which pushed her to excel in school and go for her goals, “Being a Girl Scout gave me the confidence to set these seemingly unattainable goals and actually achieve them!”

Lauren explained how her Girl Scout experience has molded her into the person she is today. From being a Counselor in Training (CIT) at camp where she learned how to organize events and manage conflicts, to her Gold Award where she learned how to coordinate large events and network with professionals – everything contributed to her success today.

“For me, one important aspect of Girl Scouting is the emphasis on leadership.

Girl Scouting taught me that I am capable of leading others and that I am capable of whatever I put my mind to.”

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Reasons to Go for Gold

entitled to enlist at 1 You’re a higher pay grade when you join the military. eligible to be 2 You’re nominated as a National Gold Award Girl Scout. eligible for special 3 You’re college scholarships. set yourself apart on 4 You’ll college applications and job resumes.

5 You’ll create change that has the potential to be on-going.

6 You can apply your

service hours to the President’s Volunteer Service Awards.

be a shining 7 You’ll example of leadership to your sister Girl Scouts, and the community as a whole. amaze yourself with 8 You’ll what you can accomplish!

Scholarship Opportunities Just for Girl Scouts!

Thanks to our partners and supporters, there are two NEW scholarship opportunities just for girls in Arizona!

• A full ride to ASU’s College of Engineering open to all Ambassadors for 2020 only - girls must be accepted to ASU and apply to the scholarship by Feb. 1, 2020!

• A partial tuition towards Honors Colleges at either UArizona or ASU for Gold Award Girl Scouts – opened in 2019; Next application cycle is 2020.

Access our scholarship portal for all the details at girlscoutsaz.org/gogold.

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2019 Marked Girl Scouts Beyond Bars’ 25th Anniversary Reflecting on a Quarter Century of Uniting Incarcerated Mothers with Daughters in Arizona

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hen a girl’s mother is imprisoned, there is something significant missing from her life: A loving embrace. An encouraging word. A lasting connection with an influential role model.

These absences are compounded by embarrassment about where Mom is—or why she is incarcerated.

For 25 years, the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) program in Arizona has worked to lessen the impact of separation for mothers and daughters enduring heart-wrenching questioning and loss. Over the years, our work has reached thousands of girls and their mothers, keeping families together, and building hope in trying circumstances.

GSBB was established in Arizona in 1994 as a partnership between GSACPC and the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office Estrella Jail. In 2004, the program expanded to Arizona Department of Corrections’ Perryville Prison, and in 2010, we partnered with Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona (GSSoAZ) to provide a statewide initiative.

Since the program began, GSBB has provided opportunities for over 3,000 girls in Arizona to bond with their mothers through bimonthly troop meetings in these correctional facilities. In addition to visiting their mothers, girls meet as a troop. They take part in the cookie program and summer camp, important ingredients to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The troop involvement is integral to the GSBB program because it provides opportunities to build supportive friendships and a sense of belonging. After release, parents and daughters continue to participate in troop meetings in their communities, making Girl Scouting a consistent and supportive presence in their lives.

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GSBB was founded in 1992 as a response to a Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge’s concern for the mothers she was sentencing, and for their children. The judge contacted the U.S. Department of Justice, and together they proposed a plan for holding Girl Scout meetings in the local prison to the local Girl Scout Council. The Justice Department provided funding, and the program was born.

With federal funding, the program grew nationally throughout the 1990s and at one time was offered by over 40 Girl Scout Councils in 30 states. As critical federal funding was cut over the past decade, many councils have had to drop the program.

Today there are only 17 active programs across the country, including ours.

In Arizona, we are very fortunate. GSBB is currently increasing the capacity of support, due to the generosity of private foundations and individual donors, as well as the ongoing backing from our community and partnerships. We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to make a profound impact central to our mission – giving girls a safe space to express who they are and unlock their full potential.

After the evening’s program, Deyzja Schultz, who participated in the GSBB troop 2005-08 and now expecting a child of her own, and her mother stand between longtime supporters and Founding Member and Innovator award recipients, Marie Edwards and Ellen Kirshbaum, respectively.

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Growing Leaders of Tomorrow

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n Oct. 19, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, honoring outstanding volunteers for their service during the 2018-19 membership year. Our theme this year was “Growing Leaders of Tomorrow,” emphasizing how our volunteers help grow girls of courage, confidence, and character.

It was a lovely celebration – volunteers, their families, and staff members enjoyed honoring all the time, effort, and love poured into nearly 19,000 ACPC Girl Scouts. CEO Tamara Woodbury presented the awards to the honorees, while GSACPC board member Jennifer Holsman Tetreault served as the emcee for the luncheon.

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Girl Scout High Achievement Awards The highest awards an adult Girl Scout member can receive, High Achievement Awards are nationally recognized and established by Girl Scouts of the USA. They are presented to volunteers who have gone above and beyond in advancing the Girl Scout mission. Our council’s Recognition Committee reviewed all nominations and letters of endorsements to select the recepients.

The Appreciation Pin This award is given to volunteers who have delivered outstanding service for their position in at least one Service Unit and who continues to go above and beyond to contribute to the Council’s goals and objectives.

The Thanks Badge The highest honor in Girl Scouts for adult members. It honors a Girl Scout Volunteer who continually provides outstanding support and whose ongoing commitment, leadership, and service have had an exceptional impact on the goals and mission of the entire Council or entire Girl Scout movement.

Annette Benn

Ana Colombo

Donna Pocano

Kristin Baldwin

Chelle Daly

Heidi Dauphin

Jessie Ferroni

Jill Harris

Deb Jeskewitz

Cheryl Kahle

Courtney Mendoza

Kathy Peyton

Raelyn Stockwell

Sandy Stratton

The Honor Pin This award recognizes adult members who deliver outstanding service in two or more geographic areas of service. They too, go above and beyond to contribute to the Council’s goals and objectives. Not Pictured: Rebbekka Hirsch

Julie Buelt

Julie McKee-Ostos

Stephanie Carriere

Deb McNelly

Leigh Gosney

Susan Panganiban O'Malley

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Not Pictured: Gillian Burns, Barbara Janssen, Jaime Snethen, and Sigrid Wilcox.

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Council Level Awards Volunteers are truly the heart of our Council and play a key role in growing leaders of tomorrow. The following awards celebrate volunteers who serve in various roles, including Troop Leaders, Service Unit members, and Council level volunteers.

Volunteer of Excellence Award The recipients of this award provide outstanding service delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls. Recipients are selected and awarded by their Service Unit leadership teams.

The Pearl Award is presented to Girl Scout Volunteers whose actions directly support the Council’s wide range of efforts to serve girls and adults across our jurisdiction. Recipients are nominated by Council Staff members.

First Time Pearl Awardees Kristin Baldwin Keri Bigelow Gillian Burns Amalia Collins Cheryl Courtois Joanne Duncan Janet Ellison Dominique Ferguson Wendy Flood Stephanie Frye Stephen Ganstrom Joanne Hartley Rebekkah Hirsch Jen Hoffman Alissa Hoppis

Jessica Horn David Inserra Dawn Johnson Cheryl Kahle Vicki Lasee Jakenna Lebsock Maria Lira Rose Lopez Melissa McKee Sue Mitchell Rebecca Oakes Tonya Ondov Lydia Page Rachel Rubenstein Trent Sanders

Amy Satterfield Tiffany Schuttler Stevi Shearer Gail Smith Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom Susan Tilford Sigrid Wilcox Suzanne Young

Returning Pearl Awardees (attendees pictured above)

Cactus Bloom Laura Boldt Tiffany Schuttler Dina Swindler

Kate Carter Megan Clarkson Celia Page Morgan Perez

Cactus Patch Corinn Herrell Tiffany McGee

Juniper Ridge Victoria Philpott

Central Phoenix Stacie Jo Eusebio Monique Lange Cholla Suzanne Young Colorado River Jennifer Jarvis Copper Sky Donna Cook Desert Mountain Jen Brown Desert Sunset Annette Benn

Lake Havasu City Erin Engel Cheryl Geary Mesa Sandra Ampha Christine Barsema Krystal Battista Melanie Callahan Mary Dunn Mike Gosney Terry Harris Vicky Kennedy Kim McKracken Tammy O'Brien Angela Oliver Valerie Wilkes

Gilbert Deborah Atkins

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Paradise Hills Nikkia Coburn Pima Teresa Dempsey Kelle Hohl Maria McDaniel Dawn Nici Prescott Brietta Adams Kristin Fisher Bridgitte Krupke Bee Sena Purple Sage Jessica Bozik Jennifer Hall San Tan Skies Vicki Donnelly Genny Sagney Sunny Peaks Kara VanHemert Wild Horse Annette Rankins

Kate Allen Dolores Bartlett Annette Benn Martha Jo Billy Kerry Blume Tammie Bohnker Pat Boykin Nancy Buell Julie Buelt Stephanie Carriere Rhonda Clauss Ana Colombo Jennie Coon Chelle Daly Eunice DeDios Julie Degrafenreid Marie Edwards Phyllis Gay Kate Gookin Sarah Hall Natalie Hall-Waters Sondi Harmelink Pamela Hart Shirley Hawkins Pam Honor Alanna Iannone Barbara Janssen

Stephanie Jarnagan Deb Jeskewitz Marsha Johnson Andrea Keller Jeryse Kelly Lee Kline Monique Lange Diana Laulainen-Schein Lisa Lavoie Susie Law Bobbie Legg Susan Liming Oona Mada Karen McDade Julia McKee-Ostos Deb McNelly Jan Mossman Sally Nelsen Jo Norris Maria Ort Bobbi Page Sandie Patchett Mary Peralta Buzz Philliber Donna Pocano Gabriele "Gabi" Reil

Susan Russell Emily Schwartz Sam Smith Jaime Snethen Mary Louise Spickerman Karen Stevenson Sandy Stratton Margarita Streicher Polly Thomas Kay Utke Brenda Wardon Marissa Watson Becky Weinberg Angela Whitney

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Global Voices Award Recognizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion through significantly increasing the diversity of a troop, service unit, outreach program, or camp over a significant period of time.

Buzz Philliber

Commitment to Excellence Honors volunteers who received the national Appreciation Pin at least three years ago and continue to be engaged at the Service Unit level. Not Pictured: Sam Smith

(attendees pictured above)

Outstanding Service Team Award Awarded at the Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond levels, this award recognizes Service Teams who have met specific goals to ensure a stellar Girl Scout experience for girls, volunteers, and the community.

Deborah Dyer

Melanie Gibson

Karen Meinerz

The Numeral Guard is given in five-year increments, indicating the total number of years of being a registered member of Girl Scouts, including girl and adult years.

40 Years Linda Blanchett Megan Clarkson Pam Honor Chris Keyser

45 Years Brenda Florman Ginny James Wendy Marshall Hancock Jan Oestreich Tamara Woodbury

50 Years Linda Nicholson 60 Years Sherry Hutt

The Years of Service Pin is given in five-year increments starting at 20 years, indicating the total number of years as a Girl Scout Volunteer. The pin comes in 5-year increments from 5-35 years, and ten year increments from 40-60 years: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60 20 Years Holly Dickinson Brenda Wardon 25 Years Brenda Torres

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30 Years Diana Laulainen-Shein 35 Years Linda Blanchett Pam Honor

45 Years Phyllis Gay Suzy Law 50 Years Nancy Buell

Hayden’s Ferry Service Unit earned the Emerald Award for having a fully staffed Service Team, conducting community outreach and hosting 15 area-wide recruitment events and 13 events for girls throughout the year. They excelled in providing leader and volunteer trainings and support, as well as held a recognition event to honor volunteers. In addition, they maintained a high percentage of memberships and renewals, provided exceptional support to Independent Girl Members, and participated in key council programs.

Perlita Andrade Dennee Dolores Bartlett Jennifer Brown Breanne Cornejo Tina Esquerra Chantie Feinman

Connie Higgins Oona Mada Rachel McFarland Amy Morhet Bobbi Jo Reischmann Cindra Ray Salisbury

Gail Smith Margarita Streicher Heather Stuart Kristin Van Ark

Save the Date!

Sept. 1, 2020 Awards Luncheon Oct. 10, 2020 Nominations Due

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Mesa United Way Names GSACPC Non-Profit of the Year On September 25, Girl Scouts received the Non-Profit Partner of the Year award from Mesa United Way. Each year Mesa United Way honors one non-profit partner for their collaborative efforts to make their programs more effective. We were honored, in part, for our participation in Mesa United Way’s Basket Brigade in 2018. Through this event, volunteers donated and delivered tailor-made gift baskets of food for a Thanksgiving Feast to families in need. Girl Scouts brought the majority of the 330 baskets filled with supplies for Thanksgiving dinners and distributed them to homeless individuals and families. A huge shout out goes to all the Girl Scouts who made this happen!

Parsons Leadership Center Recognized with Crescordia Award It was a pleasure to be recognized at the Arizona Forward and Salt River Project's Environmental Excellence Awards in September. Imirzian Architects received the Crescordia Award for the environmentally sustainable design of The Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain!

The Parsons Leadership Center is 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. Raised walkways protect the fragile desert floor and allow the water from South Mountain to flow through the natural arroyos unimpeded and into an underground water management system. The v-shaped roofs of the cabins, which are raised on caissons, direct rainwater to flow into basins beneath them and provide water for surrounding plants. Recycled building materials, the conservation of the native trees and plants on the property, xeriscaping, low water use fixtures, along with abundant natural lighting from windows and skylights add to the sustainable design of the project.

These same design features also promote a sustainable community, fostering connections, integration and engagement.

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honorees left to right: Angela Gray, Nikki Lober, and Kara VanHemert

2019 Flagstaff Women of Distinction GSACPC named Flagstaff community leaders and longtime Girl Scout supporters Angela Gray, Nikki Lober, and Kara VanHemert 2019 Women of Distinction honorees. They were celebrated at our sixth annual event in Flagstaff on Sept. 24 at Little America Hotel.

Angela, Nikki, and Kara are strong female leaders who take pride in their commitment to their community and our Girl Scout Council. In addition to being dedicated Troop Leaders, they support our entire Flagstaff Girl Scout community as members of the area’s Service Team. They also serve in Council-level volunteer roles - from outdoor education to new leader training and High Awards. When reflecting on their Girl Scouts experience, the honorees remain dedicated because of the girls. This sentiment is at the core of our work. We know girls thrive when they have the support of caring adults who encourage them to take healthy risks and explore their passions.

Flagstaff Girl Scouts Madisyn VanHemert and Felicia Avila opened the event with the Promise & Law and the Pledge of Allegiance. The honorees drew a wide variety of local leaders, including NAU President Rita Cheng, Coconino County Supervisors Liz Archuleta, Art Babbott, Matt Ryan, Jim Parks, and Lena Fowler, Coconino County Manager Jim Dykes, and Superintendent Mike Penca.

We are grateful to each of our sponsors and table hosts for making the celebration possible. A special thanks to Northern Arizona University, Senestech, The NARBHA Institute, and APS for their continued support.

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American Airlines Hosts GSACPC at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport American Airlines hosted over 40 Girl Scouts at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for a behind the scenes tour of the airport and operations on Sept. 21. Girl Scout alum and current Mayor of Phoenix, Kate Gallego, and an all-female flight crew (some of them GS alums) greeted the girls. The girls were given the rare opportunity to see inside an aircraft cockpit, view an engine under construction, as well as learn about the mechanics of a plane, and get a look behind the scenes of flight service, baggage, and more. The Girl Scouts were inspired by the female role models they met and received a specially designed badge to commemorate the experience.

“These behind-the-scenes tours and the exposure to female leaders give our younger generation hands-on experience and the confidence to look at the historically male-dominated career opportunities offered in our industry,” said American Airlines Regional Sales Director Elizabeth Pond. “Our team members are also building lasting relationships with the professional women of our future.”

We’re grateful for our partnership with American Airlines, their $15,000 gift towards girl programming for GSACPC, as well as their team members’ enthusiasm for investing time and talent in Arizona’s young women and girls. Providing exceptional program experiences is vital to girls' leadership development and helps them see firsthand that anything is possible, to build a wealth of knowledge, and, ultimately, confidence and excitement for their futures.

Daisies Earn Mechanical Engineering Rollercoaster Badge with LEGO

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n September, more than 30 ACPC Girl Scouts piloted a STEM program through GSUSA’s partnership with LEGO. Several troops spent the morning at the LEGO stores in Chandler and Glendale, where LEGO employees led them through a crash course in engineering and making roller coaster components with LEGO bricks.

Throughout the activities, girls were problem-solving for safety.

They developed a rollercoaster car, tested and revised it multiple ways, and started learning about the basics of ramps and velocity and its effect on their creation.

One Daisy from Chandler demonstrated thinking like an engineer after she had crash-tested and perfected her car but couldn’t stop it from falling off the tall coaster ramp middrop. “We need railings!” she informed the instructor of the crucial next step to keep the cars on track for a successful rollercoaster build. That’s what Girl Scout Leadership Experience programming is all about. #GirlScoutProud ❤

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First-Ever VolCon was a Huge Hit!

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olCon (Volunteer Learning Conference) was held on Sept. 7 at Phoenix College and offered 50 individual sessions with 32 different workshop options for volunteers to choose from such as backpacking, knots and lashings, SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere), CPR/First Aid, knife safety, flag etiquette, and so many more! Over 240 volunteers attended!

Save the date: Sept. 19, 2020!

We asked attendees the following questions: • What advice would you give to new leaders?

• Why are you a volunteer?

• What is your favorite thing about Girl Scouts?

• What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned through being a leader?

The B.I.G. Events That Brought Communities Together!

Did you attend the B.I.G. (Believe in Girls) Events?! GSACPC held two events –in Flagstaff at the NAU Fieldhouse on Sept. 28 and in Phoenix at ASU Preparatory Academy on Nov. 16. Over 400 people attended the BIGgest event in Flagstaff and over 2,000 attended in Phoenix!

Girl Scouts and their families enjoyed a day with community partners from across AZ participating in activities focusing on the four pillars: STEM, outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship. The atmosphere was lively and exciting as girls went on a journey through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

At the Flagstaff event, held in partnership with the Flagstaff Festival of Science, girls built roads with Coconino County Arizona Public Works, met with law enforcement officials, and created robots with fellow Girl Scouts! There was even a surprise guest – Smokey the Bear came to share knowledge on forest fires!

At the Phoenix event, girls were knighted by the Queen from Medieval Times, met GSACPC’s Camp Maripai horses, and earned their Flower badge with Arizona Family Florists, among many other interactive activities!

Thank you to all our program partners who supported the B.I.G. events in both Flagstaff and Phoenix!

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The Girl Scout Cookie Program: the Largest Girl-Led Entrepreneurial Program in the World Inspiring fiscally savvy girls and financially independent women for over 100 years.

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he Girl Scout Cookie Program is more than a sale, it provides girls the skills they need to become successful women.

Encouraging girls’ interest in entrepreneurship prepares them for any future career pathway.

The qualities that lead to successful entrepreneurship, like curiosity, confidence, and innovation, are important for all types of academic and career success. There aren’t many organizations that help girls learn key entrepreneurship skills. Girl Scouting does, with the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world!

When girls participate in the cookie program, they run a business and make

6 in 10 Girl Scouts have an entrepreneurial mindset!

decisions about the money earned. All girls will set goals and create a strategy to reach them. Younger girls will learn how to count change and speak to customers; older girls will build complex budgets and dive into profit and loss principles. And the best part – the badge curriculum is already created and turnkey to lead girls through.

As you watch young girls develop into confident young women because of their participation in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, it becomes clear that it’s not a coincidence. We have a one-of-a-kind, top-notch program that simultaneously mentors girls, allows them to experience entrepreneurship and helps to fund their troop and council. And it’s all fueled by dedicated volunteers and parents providing mentorship and support. We thank you for your partnership in championing the female leaders of the future.

The Power of Cookies 100% of the cookie proceeds stay in Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

Girl Scouts are already exploring their entrepreneurial interests:

78%

are interested in being an entrepreneur

76%

are interested in starting a company

84%

want to lead a cause or campaign they believe in

Today’s Girls, Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs - a 2019 report by the Girl Scout Research Institute

Cookie Program Costs

Girl and Volunteer Recruitment, Training, Resources and Financial Assistance

to benefit local Girl Scouts.

Cookie proceeds fund 66% of our Council’s operating expenses. They are the largest source of income for girl programs, volunteer training, our facilities, four camp properties and the financial assistance that keeps Girl Scouting available and affordable for all. Our national organization, GSUSA, receives the annual membership dues from girls and adult members.

9 in 10 Girl Scouts have done something related to entrepreneurship

$1.50 $1.25 Programs, Activities and Camp Properties

$1.13 $1.12

COUNCIL PROCEEDS Girls who participate in the cookie program enrich experiences for their Girl Scout sisters today and tomorrow. When a girl sells cookies, she earns rewards for herself and proceeds for her troop activities as well as $2.79 per box for her Girl Scout Council.

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Troop, Girl and Service Unit Proceeds and Rewards

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1 What if you’re approached by an irate customer(s)?

“What If?” Scenarios

• Try to get a good look at the person in case you need to describe them to security or the police.

• If the situation calls for it, call 911 and alert security.

Our goal is for everyone to have a fun and safe Girl Scout Cookie season. While we hope you or your troop never have to experience uncomfortable situations, here are some scenarios and pro-tips on how to avoid and handle them.

PRO TIP: Never argue or negatively engage with a customer.

Try to stay calm.

2 What if someone asks you, “What’s the difference between Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts?”

3 What if someone makes you feel uncomfortable at the cookie booth?

• Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are two completely different organizations.

• Girl Scouts leadership experience is designed with, by, and for girls–every G.I.R.L.! And research shows there’s no better place for her to discover her full potential.

• Talk to cookie customers about what the Girl Scout experience has been like for you and your troop.

PRO TIP: Stay positive. Don’t put other organizations down.

Just lift Girl Scouts up!

• Depending on the circumstances, we want you to feel empowered to capture these individuals with your smartphone’s video, photo, or audio recording capabilities to provide evidence to police or security.

• Please try to remain calm and respectful at all times, even when it might be difficult to do so.

PRO TIP: Don’t engage with the person(s) or use hostile language. Try to keep your cool and stay neutral.

4 What if someone steals money or cookies from the booth?

• Try to get a good look at the offender so you can describe them to security or the police.

5 What if a customer complains about where the cookie proceeds go?

• Report any incidents to your council according to its guidelines.

• You can say, “Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay local to power amazing adventures and life-changing opportunities for girls, such as STEM activities, trips, community projects, and charitable donations. The more cookies you buy, the more you help the troop and the girls’ success as they grow into strong leaders.”

PRO TIP: Never attempt to physically recover stolen items or confront a suspect.

PRO TIP: Always practice good listening skills before replying.

Do not engage with someone if the situation escalates.

• Call 911, and alert security (if applicable).

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Mark Your Calendar

2020

Important Cookie Dates

CONTEST Enter for a e chance to win th

winners 4 2 nationwide! of Will YOU be one

Jan. 10-17

Cookie Delivery – Extended Area

Jan. 18-19

Cookie Delivery – Metro Phoenix

Jan. 20 – Mar. 1

Jan. 25

Feb. 1-29

Cookie Program Sale Dates Cookie Fast Pitch Event: learn from local CEOs! GS Cookie Dessert Challenge

Feb. 29 - Mar. 1

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

May-June

Cookie Rewards Arrive & Superseller Events

Cookie contests All entries are due March 12! For more details and to submit an entry for any contest visit girlscoutsaz.org/cookie-contests.

them?

Learn more at ookiepro girlscouts.org/c Unleash your unique cookie business smarts for a chance to WIN an epic trip to Orlando, FL!

Cookie Flair You can “Bling your Booth,” dress up your wagon, or create a lemonade-style cookie stand.

Make sure to take a picture and enter! Two winners per style will be randomly selected to win a $75 Council gift card.

Design a Patch Design a patch for our Cookies for the Community cookie donation program! Download the template from our website, create the design by hand or on the computer, and submit.

Your creation just might be worn by Girl Scouts across the Council.

Mystery Houses Mystery Houses are homes with a surprise waiting for the first lucky girl to sell cookies to them. Find hints and clues on our website and fill out a form if you find a Mystery House on your Walkabout! Prizes include movie tickets, animal plushes or Council gift cards.

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You Can Be A Pro, Too!

Be featured on our social pages and Connections!

ACPC Girl Scout Elizabeth Parker from Troop 151 in Holbrook won in 2019!

Whether you’re walking about or boothing, we want to see you in action! Share photos and the exciting things you're up to this cookie season by sending details and fun pics to stories@girlscoutsaz.org.

If you’re on a Walkabout and post to social media, tag us at @GSACPC and use the hashtag #GSACPC for a chance to win a prize!

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eBudde Troop App Plus Updates Your cookie sidekick in a mobile app!

Be sure to download the eBudde Troop App Plus, as it will make managing the cookie program a snap! The app provides helpful support for busy volunteers at every phase of the program. It has everything you need to manage orders and logistics on the go, all from your mobile phone or tablet.

With the eBudde Troop App Plus, you can: • Receive emails when booths open • Book (and cancel, if needed) booth slots • Find troops that have cookies you need with the Cookie Exchange feature • Track and submit girl cookie orders for both traditional and digital sales • Submit your final initial order to Council • Order girl rewards • Monitor troop sales data and generate troop sales reports • Know when and where cookies will be delivered • Take electronic signatures for deliveries New updates you can access on the app: • Full access for Service Unit users • Expanded dashboard to view messages, calendar, access contact information and more • Set up push-notifications

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Tips from a Top Cookie Seller!

Hannah Mack, a Cadette in Troop 1000, sold a whopping 2,644 packages of Girl Scout Cookies in 2019! When Hannah sits down to plan her goals for cookie season, she likes to think of what she can do to help her community.

Each year, Hannah donates boxes of cookies with a special message to cancer patients. She has donated a total of 2,300 boxes over six cookie seasons. This past year, Hannah felt an even deeper connection to the cause as one of her relatives battled cancer. She went on to spend seven hours walking through the treatment center handing out cookies in person! Her mother, Kristi Mack said, “You should see the folks - patients and nurses cry at the gesture. Doctors stand around to express their thanks to her. People comment through the halls about how she is known at the hospital for her generosity!”

When it comes to selling cookies – Hannah says, “My advice to new cookie sellers is to always make sure your customer service is amazing and always greet each customer with a smile and thank them for choosing to purchase cookies from you.

If you treat your customers with respect, they will buy more cookies from you!”

Most importantly, Hannah wants cookie sellers to think of the bigger picture, “My cookie donation is a big aspect of cookie season for me because giving back to the community makes me feel good inside. Think about how you can turn cookie season into something even more – impacting your community positively.”

BE COOKIE BOOTH READY, LIKE HANNAH! • Tell customers about all the things girls are learning by selling Girl Scout Cookies, like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

• Share your sales goals and what your troop plans to do with its cookie proceeds in the coming year.

• PRO TIP: Knowing how troops use cookie money is what customers really want to hear about when they consider supporting a girl by stocking up on cookies!

• Remind them that 100 percent of cookie proceeds stay local. The money raised through the cookie program helps power unique, amazing experiences GIRL SCOUT for girls year-round.

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Spread the Cheer!

NEW Lemon-Ups are Here!

Introducing Lemon-Ups, the newest addition to the Girl Scout Cookie lineup Inspired by real girls in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and created for all Girl Scout Cookie lovers, these new lemon cookies are positively fun. Just like G.I.R.Ls, each cookie has something bright and motivating to say. Which adjective best describes you: Strong, creative, gutsy, bold, leader, risk-taker, innovator and/or a go-getter?

Tips for Cookie Bosses on Selling the New Cookie:

How to Support Girls During Cookie Season • Lend a hand! Regardless of your girl’s experience selling cookies, getting involved with her and her troop will make her experience more successful and memorable.

Not to mention, we’re certain her Troop Leader and Cookie Manager can use an extra set of hands!

• Host a Milk and Cookies event. Talk to your business or community group and ask if they’re willing to host #cookiebosses to share their sales pitch and sampling. Email productprogram@girlscoutsaz.org for details.

• Download the Cookie Finder App. Locate Girl Scout Cookie booths near you and share with your friends! Simply punch in your zip code to find & purchase cookies!

• Encourage her! Girls in the cookie program can use support while they’re setting goals and executing their strategies. If she’s unsure about participating in the cookie program, encourage her by letting her know of all the valuable skills she can learn and funds she could earn for herself and troop.

• Tell customers that you have exciting news, a new Girl Scout Cookie flavor!

• Describe to them the tastiness: crispy lemon cookies baked with inspiring messages.

• Be prepared to answer questions about the new cookie and how this exciting new flavor has replaced Savannah Smiles.

• Sell it in a bundle – “2 for $10 – Your favorite flavor plus the new Lemon-Ups!”

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Meet Our 2020 Cookie Boss We are thankful for The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation’s strong belief in Girl Scouts, commitment to our community and partnership in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. And we’re honored to announce Renee Parsons as the 2020 Cookie Boss! She’ll serve as an entrepreneurial role model and help support ACPC girls in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. See her special message for all families at girlscoutsaz.org.

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The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge February 1-29

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ome of the state’s most popular restaurants partner with GSACPC during February to keep Girl Scouts top-ofmind, to introduce cookies to new customers, and to loyal customers in unique ways.

Chefs from over 30 participating restaurants are developing a custom dessert using one of Girl Scout Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-SiDos, or Trefoils. The creation will be featured on their menus the entire month, and for the second year, GSACPC will offer an online poll for everyone to vote for their favorite! The Challenge Champions will be ‘crowned’ in early March.

A portion of proceeds are donated back to GSACPC, and some participants provide cookie boothing space on their property. These opportunities are made available to sellers as Council-scheduled booths in eBudde.

Stay up-to-date on the desserts, how to vote, and more at girlscoutsaz.org/gscdc.

Take a look at the 2020 Challengers (as of Dec. 3, 2019):

Metro Phoenix Area • Aioli Gourmet Burgers • Barnwood at Great Wolf Lodge • Clubhouse at Maya Day & Nightclub • Eggstasy • Humble Brag Salon and Copper Star Coffee • Lovecraft • Luna Gelateria at Pomo Pizzeria • Malee’s Thai Bistro • Match at FOUND:RE Hotel • Modern Oysterbar Chophouse • Ocean Prime • Old Ellsworth Brewing Company • Omni Montelucia

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PDQ (Phoenix & Tempe) PHX Beer Pitch Pizza Proof Canteen at Four Seasons Rusconi’s Schmear Baglery and Cafe Scottsdale Plaza Resort Serrano’s Mexican Food (Chandler) The Sicilian Baker Sushi Roku The Herb Box The Vig (McDowell) Terras at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa • ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho

Northern Arizona • Annex Cocktail Lounge • Bill’s Grill • Hilton Sedona at Bell Rock

• Silver Pine Restaurant at Little America Hotel • Tinderbox Kitchen • Tourist Home Café

GSUSA Launching GSCDC-Style Competition with Food Network!

Food Network will air a prime-time chef competition series, Girl Scout Cookie Championship, starting in February 2020—right in the heart of cookie season and leading up to National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend! Hosted by GS alum Alyson Hannigan, the four-episode series challenges professional bakers to transform their favorite Girl Scout Cookies into dessert creations. Be sure to check your local listings and tune in!

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Jamboree 2020!

Sept. 11-13 Hear ye, hear ye, you are cordially invited to the biannual GSACPC Jamboree! It’s an action-packed weekend of outdoor adventure that only comes 'round every two years. Girls from across the Council will get to set up campsites, participate in outdoor training and activities, show off their know-how through skill challenges, and make friends with new troops. To top it off, this year’s theme is Medieval Mayhem! Expect to find themed activities throughout the weekend as you and other Girl Scouts arrive in themed attire – your outdoor adventure kingdom awaits!

A blast from a past Jamboree – girls getting ready to go fishing.

Registration opens Jan. 8 at bit.ly/GSACPCJamboree.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Sharing cookies with firefighters, Mila from Troop 3605 smiles for the camera.

GSACPC is excited to participate for the third year celebrating World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) on March 21 at Pioneer Park in Mesa. WDSD, which has been officially observed since 2012, is a day where people with Down syndrome and their families and friends get together to help raise public awareness. Interesting fact: The date for WDSD is held on the 21st day of the 3rd month.

This date was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.

The Down Syndrome Network, Gigi’s Playhouse, and the Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic will host over 600 event attendees to raise awareness for WDSD. You can expect food trucks, train rides, a petting zoo, face painting, dancing, and a GSACPC booth.

If your troop is interested in helping to support the event and would like to bring an activity or game, contact Carole Glenn at 602.452.7031 or at cglenn@girlscoutsaz.org.

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Girl Scout Abby Prosnier and local sports team cheerleaders spread cheer at last year's event.

Olga from Troop 6441 smiles while doing arts and crafts at the event.

Sammie, an IGM, enjoys arts and crafts at the GSACPC booth at the WDSD event!

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CAMP ADVENTURES ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! With summer right around the corner, we couldn’t keep these new camp sessions a secret! Check out this glimpse at what’s being offered, look for your camp brochure in the mail very soon, and make a note to register as soon as possible! You can even make camp one of your cookie rewards goals! For more information visit girlscoutsaz.org/camps.

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GIRLS OUTDOORS - CHEF GRADES 4-5 | MAY 31 – JUNE 5 Sleep in a tent, cook your own food and plan your camp schedule in a small group setting. Hone your outdoor skills: fire, water, shelter-building, lashing, and knots. You'll cook with propane stoves, solar ovens, and enjoy the great outdoors!

Campers will be staying in tents provided by camp (not cabins) for an all-around one-with-nature experience!

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Work at Summer Camp?

What Could be Better?!

Know someone who likes outdoors and working with girls? Suggest they consider working at one of our camps this summer!

Job descriptions and online applications at girlscoutsaz.org/employment. We’ll begin reviewing applications in February.

MARIPAI MADNESS GRADES 2-3 | JULY 12-17 or JULY 26-31 There are so many adventures waiting for you! So, hang on, jump in, and get ready to explore the great outdoors! Go on a nature hike, have fun with archery, play a survival game, learn multiple knots, explore the garden and take a horseback riding lesson.

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DOCKS AND ROCKS GRADES 6-8 | JUNE 21 – JULY 7 Can't get enough of both the pake and the Climbing Tower? We've expanded this popular camper-inspired session to 11-days, so you'll have plenty of time for paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, and ziplining through the pines– plus all the other camp fun. Cap off your experience with an off-camp overnight camping and canoeing adventure at a nearby lake!

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DAISY DESIGNERS GRADES K-1 | JUNE 8-12 Design and create magical desert fairy houses using natural surroundings and resources. Campers will work with friends and use their new engineering knowhow to design, experiment, and create new contraptions!

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Aspire Academy 2020 March 10-13 Seniors & Ambassadors Take on new heart-pumping challenges at Aspire Academy by experiencing different law enforcement and first responder careers first-hand!

Spend four days with female professionals while you get real-life training rappelling down walls, experiencing a simulation fire rescue, and so much more. Limited spots available, learn more and apply at girlscoutsaz.org/aspire.

Get Outdoors Challenge!

March 1 - April 30 Join us for the 4th annual Get Outdoors Challenge!

This 8-week friendly competition in which individual girls, troops and families complete outdoor activities to score points and earn patches pushes everyone to unplug and enjoy the outdoors!

Remember that activities in the Challenge support badge work, Journeys and Take Action projects.

There are new and exciting things coming to this year’s challenge – be sure to register for all the details. Registration opened Dec. 1 so get your teams together and Get Outdoors! For details, visit girlscoutsaz.org/getout.

Experience the Power of G.I.R.L. 2020 National Convention

For three days, girls will dominate Orlando, Florida—and we want you to be there! On Oct. 23–25, thousands of girls and their supporters from around the world will come together for G.I.R.L. 2020.

Hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA, the mega event will provide attendees with unforgettable experiences as they gain inspiration, tools to empower themselves, and the know-how to lead change in their communities— connecting with some of the most influential women in the world along the way. For tickets and more information visit girlscouts.org/girl2020.

Attend the convention as an official visitor by submitting an interest form at girlscoutsaz.org/convention2020 by May 31, 2020.

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Champion Ambition: Be a Mentor at our First-Ever Cookie Fast Pitch!

January 25 from 8-11am at University of Advancing Technology Are you or do you know an executive, businessperson, or CEO who would like a way to support Girl Scouts this cookie season (beyond buying cookies)? We are looking for at least 25 CEOs and corporate executives to participate in the first annual Cookie Fast Pitch. Participants will get to coach promising entrepreneurs on fine-tuning their sales pitches, help them develop confidence, AND support them by buying cookies! What better way to champion the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world? Please contact jlyon@girlscoutsaz.org to participate.

Robots: Air, Land and Sea! Made Possible by State Farm In September over 100 Daisy-Senior Girl Scouts participated in a special STEM event at Parsons Leadership Center, “Robots: Air, Land, and Sea” sponsored by State Farm. The girls learned about how drones are built and raced, how to build and operate Edison robots, and even piloted underwater robots in the pool. State Farm and eight of their female tech professionals attended. They offered robot demonstrations and encouraged girls to pursue careers in STEM. We’re grateful to partners like State Farm who understand the impact girls can have through STEM! Did you know that only 13% of engineers are women? These G.I.R.L.s are here to change that!

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International Day of the Girl Event in Partnership with IRC In celebration of International Day of the Girl, GSACPC partnered with International Rescue Committee in Phoenix to hold a day of activities at The Parsons Leadership Center at Camp South Mountain for refugee girls in Arizona. The day was filled with skill-building activities alongside fellow Girl Scouts, where girls were encouraged to dream about their goals and how to put them into action!

l to r (top): Martha Jo Billy, Tabb Forester, Penny Hom, Nancy Walters, Joyce Maienschein, Jo Madonna l to R (bottom): Marsha Johnson, Phyllis Gay, Nancy Buell

Friendship Village Visits GSACPC On Oct. 23, Girl Scout Lifetime Members from the Friendship Village Circle in Tempe gathered at GSACPC’s Coronado Office for a tour and lunch to learn more about our Council and check out some of our historical artifacts! The women were Girl Scouts across the United States; Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Tennesse, Kentucky, California, and of course Arizona. Collectively, the women have been involved in Girl Scouting for over 200 years! Tabb Forester, (pictured back row second from left) said, “Girl Scouts was a huge influence on my connection with nature, it was a wonderful learning opportunity and character building experience.”

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Thank You, Arizona Cardinals!

Sunday, Sept. 22 was a winning day for Girl Scouts!

The Arizona Cardinals hosted nearly 50 Girl Scout volunteers for a 50/50 Raffle during their game against the Carolina Panthers. Girl Scout friends, families, and partners, including Toyota Financial Services and Medieval Times, all came out to sell raffle tickets at the game. Their hard work and enthusiasm paid off: we raised over $50,000 in one day to support Girl Scouting in Arizona! We are so grateful for our partnership with the Cardinals and to have been chosen for this opportunity.

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Badge Bash 2019 Made Waves!

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Save the date: Nov. 14, 2020.

he Parsons Leadership Center was the place to be on October 25 for the 3rd Annual Badge Bash! Community members, business leaders, and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, enjoyed an evening of camp fun in support of Girl Scouts. With over 30 corporate sponsors, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and the Arizona Cardinals, over 500 guests were able to experience the joy of Girl Scouting and help raise over $280,000 to support girls across Arizona!

Guests earned badges by trying activities such as archery, balloon paint darts, paper airplane competition, photo booths, quarterback toss, virtual reality, Medieval Times board game, and so much more!

After the activities, everyone gathered at the sound of the dinner bell for dinner under the stars and hear powerful stories about the impact of Girl Scouting. We celebrated The Parsons Foundation as the night's honoree for championing girls and making Arizona, and the world, a better place.

The party didn't end there! Guests enjoyed a live DJ and danced the night away, played games like giant Jenga and Connect 4, and gathered outside around the fire pit to make s'mores. Needless to say, everyone left with sashes full of badges and had a blast being Girl Scouts for a night!

A very special thank you goes to our generous sponsors for providing fun activities and making the night possible: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, Ford, American Airlines, American Technology Specialists, Arizona Community Foundation, Arizona State University, As You Wish Pottery, Crisis Response Network, Donley Service Center, Homie, Liberty Wildlife, Lockton, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Morgan Stanley, Mutual of America, QSP, Quarles and Brady LLC, SRP, Toyota Financial Services, University of Advancing Technology, University of Phoenix, USAA, Wells Fargo, YB Company, Hensley Beverage Company, Four Peaks Brewing Company, HP2, Paz Taqueria Cantina, Pixa Creative, and Wild Tonic.

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High Awards Girl Scout Bronze Award

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he Girl Scout Bronze Award is a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. After completing a Journey, a girl and her team find and research a problem in their community. They plan and complete a Take Action Project that will address the root cause of the problem. While completing the award they learn how others have solved similar problems, develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when working with other Girl Scouts to make a difference in their community.

June 1 – Sept. 30, 2019: There were 58 different Bronze Award Take Action project reports submitted for the following 226 Bronze Award Recipients.

Troop 83 Mariana Cantu Maddie Fesmire Maya Hamad Audrey Hofelich Sophie Kercsmar Alyssa Sawyer Gabi Schmid Lipi Sengupta Sylvia Strelish Troop 128 Nicole Bentley Nayeli Lewis Troop 156 Raegan Rogers Troop 173 Jonah N. Aguiman Phaedra Boyd Stacia Brantley Noami Burgess Troop 180 Lucy Fisher Hailey Gozdziewski Catherine Lowe Amiyah Owens Luna Ruiz Grace Somma Sarah Spresney Chloe Tzompantzi Aliyah Williams Ella Winn Troop 232 Haley Anaya Abigail Bain Brooklyn Dalton Izabella Fitzmaurice Shelby Hancock Katelyn Smith Madison Staroszik Troop 308 Faith Burris

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Luna Garcia Danika Jenkins Salma Sanchez Emily Tumlinson Carlie White Troop 353 Gianna Acre Anna Carlson Bethany Carlson Brielle Carlson Suzan Carlson Allyson Cherry Sophia Koski Shreya Nalla Troop 401 Alison Wings Troop 487 Adriana Duarte Jovana Loncar Storm Youngblood Troop 511 Patricia MacNamara Audrey Power Savanna Scott Emma Whitmore Kate Whitmore Troop 529 Damia Papas Collins Abigail Willow Troop 558 Brooke Leshor Troop 608 Maci Barovich Kenleigh Drake Leiiani Jones Madelyn Myres Camille Stuckey Troop 655 Selene Aguilar Emma Austin

Shelby Dupont Raylee Flaherty Laura Gustafson Amber Hennessey Lila Hoffa Jada Kennedy Khloe Kjellstrom Madailein Neel Lillian Nix Annie Ridderman Dasia Rowe Mackenzie Wolf Troop 757 Sophie Becker Karlie Garcia Jordyn Taylor Dani Thomas Gisele Tosca Olivia Uram Troop 761 Isabela Davis Mia Herrera Raniya Pettigrew Gwen Robinson Ember Stene Troop 770 Kristyn Coburn Abigail Fox Hannah Fox Troop 932 Tatum Bethke Toni Carlson Kyree Dunlap Ellie Filipowicz Sofia Freitas Valerie Huizar Audrey Parnell Emily Reilly Troop 966 Audrina Rosales

Troop 997 Abigail LoManto Troop 1075 Ava Coonts Genevieve Hall Kaisa Holman Delia Jarvis Eden Lacy Aralyn Marquez Mia Redmon Lily Swindler Shauna Vorhees Troop 1076 Natalie Akaelue Zoey Kesner Troop 1096 Madalynn Handschug Kylee O'Brien Troop 1126 Bianca Arevalo Liana Arevalo Isabella Espinoza Victoria Holliday Joeli Knott Penelope Lira Troop 1248 Amelia Guillette Lily Hindes Hailey Klatt Kate Klinkner Paige Norton Troop 1315 Teryance Ford Caroline Green Emmie Jarman McKenna Middaugh Isabelle Ross Troop 1342 Sophia Balzarini Sierra Rachi

Troop 1394 Carly Gerlach Hailey Potts Aidelyn Ridley Troop 1468 Savannah Luckie Nora McGraw Delaney Silveri Bailey Thornton Troop 1473 Itzelle Enriquez Troop 1651 Shaye Guagliano Mandee Wilson Troop 1856 Courtney Becker Hailey Berg Brianna Connell Izzy Darnell Ava Eastin Izzy Herndon Autumn Rudolph June Rutter Addilyn Sorensen Troop 2046 Isabella Buckhannon Alexis Gefroh Cora Rickman Skye Robinson Jordyn Ronalds Lara Schreck Selena Taylor Troop 2050 Eden Barriga Addison Duckwiler Briseis Johnson Lauren Lombardo Kira Schwimmer Teagan Theall Troop 2174 Ella Cole Inaya Khakwani Hope Knight Peyton Knight Ariana Lewis Bailey Matteson Courtney Montaldo Kaitley Petersen Cynthia Prudeaux Ilianna Prudeaux Aliana Rice Zoey Scofield Kacey Sienko Savannah Summers Chloe Traynor Kelsie Zavala

Osiana Izzo Grace Johnson Olivia Keegan Bella Nasta Sofia Oliart Briana Whited Troop 2577 Kaitlyn Miller Danica Quirk Troop 2711 Zoe Ordaz Troop 2732 Sydney Anderson Cordelia Boyd Meagan Cummings Nicole Richardson Hailey Shore Troop 2998 Lila Curry Ryleigh Hagans Abbi Leoni Ryleigh Odom Dixie Ribordy Samantha Romero Troop 3297 Kayleigh Smith Troop 3432 Alondra Alegre Liliana Cervantez Haylee Davis Sophia Gonzalez Lilliana Hernandez Alexis Holland Troop 3535 Isabelle Nemec Troop 3822 Hailey Aldaz London Rupert Troop 4482 Megan Brooks Tegan Bunn Malia Delgado Julia Lipfert Sophie Mears Anna Ptashnyuk Marisella Urcuyo - Acevedo Troop 4671 Piper Hawryluk Chloe Knutsen Mia Sandell Mila Werneck Troop 4690 Elizabeth Park Jeanenne Wymbs

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he highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, the Silver Award allows a girl to show she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community. After completing a Cadette Journey, girls work in a small team and make a plan to “Take Action” on the root cause of a problem in their community they discovered and researched. They put their plan into motion, demonstrate an understanding of sustainability, connect with others outside their immediate neighborhood, and share what they learned with their community.

June 1 – Sept. 30, 2019: There were 81 different Silver Award Take Action project reports submitted for the following 140 Silver Award Recipients.

IGM Ashley Preston Lorelei Shirey Troop 36 London Brown Rebekah Hopkins Jessie Pointer Emily Skorch Troop 119 Tatum Berrington Alexandra Faraci Troop 163 Alexus Carney Maryn Cross Sadie Dean Cassandra Gookin Troop 212 Nikkole Morgan Madisyn VanHemert Troop 290 Josie Nava Troop 362 Carmen Chambers Lauryn Hardaway Jayla Richardson Troop 449 Ashley Morrow Tayen Parker Emma Shearer Troop 453 Emily Coronado Lillian McAnerney Jessica Ronquillo Troop 484 Reyna Flores Amya Hampton Layla Kura Troop 527 Jessica Rickerson

Troop 664 Allyson Bright Hailey Bright Averi Gramke Baylee Hauver Kaitlin Jones Alissa McCann Nahui Polequaptewa Meada Watt Troop 675 Berlin Graham Ariel Jones Charlotte Schroeder Troop 734 Kaitlyn Ankrom Hadden Alysson Brown Sofia Gagnier Hilary Glew Brailey McDaniel Charlotte Pardo Troop 761 Emily McGee Isabella Tapley Troop 791 Sierra Painter Troop 979 Olivia Canez Troop 1044 Elisabeth Green Kaitlyn Kohles Troop 1079 Hailey Bates Sophia Navarrete Riley Sorensen Sophia Tassinari Troop 1084 Aubrey Arias Hannah Bumm McKenzi Nimmons

Troop 1252 Kayla Grasso Megan Morgan Haley Spencer Cassandra Staley Audrey Tracy Jayden Zamora Troop 1394 Madelynn Bunn Zoe Gerlach Hailey Hein Alexandra La Touf Elyse Little Lacey Metivier Madison Metivier Isabella Rachi Emerson Roberts Troop 1473 Anayali Enriquez Ellie Fraser Isabella Nieto Ellen Tyrrell Troop 1528 Kirsten Buelt Sanjana Iyer Ria Kulhari Troop 1534 Jordan Payne Troop 1553 Ella Loguda Troop 1809 Olivia Soza Troop 1827 Shea C. Bethke Mackenzie L. Bremser Megan E. Byrom Elisa R. Gonzales Ashley Myers Eve A. Roberts

Troop 1892 Aimee Bowers Madison L. Snethen Troop 1943 Araceli Franco Troop 1967 Lesis Auer Mercedes Skinner Natali Sloan Troop 2188 Grace Calhoun Emma Girten Zaniyah Hagler Emma McClain Lola Money Kristine Porter Sofia Sanchez Troop 2309 Evelyn Atkins Zariya Shams Troop 2325 Olive Briddell Sydney Hagen Gemma Leslie Emma Rink Lily Sar Eleanor Spahle Amelia Waggener Troop 2507 Katherine Belcher Nikole Beltran Ivy Hansen Rebecca MacNamara Brooke McAnerney

In Honor of Pat Edwards Renita Mollman

In Memory of Kathryn Cromley Paul Cromley The Cromley Wrage Family

Troop 2648 Naomi Fox Allyson Huynh Sofia Llanos Taylani Tran

Katherine Curtis Nancy M. Herron Jeraldine S. Johnson Susan B. Smith

Troop 2650 Emily Shanafelt Skylar Tew

Mary Talley Paulette Brown

Troop 2692 Hannah Piatt

Becky Whitney Kelly J. Barr Natasha Bhuyan Kerry Blume & Lucinda Andreani Gari L. Dillon Alycia Elfstrom Peggy Holman Nanette M. Kozdruy Susan McNab Mary Mitchell Jeannine Moyle Barbara Mundell Leanne Murphy Virginia Payan Nancy Reuland Sara Rosenstock Emily Tice The Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Bonnie J. Wright Diana Yazzie Devine

Troop 2711 Zoe Farinella Amarissa Frias Troop 2715 Winter Warnicke Troop 2790 Dayanara Lopez Angelina Romero Troop 3535 Daenerys Nemec Troop 3822 Emma Aldaz Sarah Aldaz Troop 4671 Ava Hawryluk Troop 4690 Dorothy Cooper Elizabeth Park Jeanenne Wymbs Troop 6525 Felicia Avila Tyanna Chase

Troop 2551 Rachel Leppla Troop 2611 Misha Ghafouri McKinley Paltzik

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Reflects gifts made July 18 - Sept. 30, 2019.

Religious Recognitions Recognitions received May 1 - Sept. 30, 2019.

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