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From Your CEO & Board President
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Troop Notes
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Upcoming Programs
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There’s More Than What’s in the Box
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Women & Young Women of Distinction
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Pearl Awards
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Girl Scout Bronze and Girl Scout Silver Awards
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winter 2013 The Girl Scout Cookie Program is more than just an exciting activity... It’s a fun way to learn new skills and reach new goals. The 2013 cookie program is well under way! This year there are so many things to be excited about! From the new cookie packaging, the awesome promotional items at the GSACPC Council Shop, and the many resources to help cookie-sellers succeed. This is sure to be a record-breaking year! Jump to page 7 for more about the Girl Scout Cookie program, including the history of the Girl Scout Cookie Sale, tips on how to increase sales, and delicious Girl Scout cookie recipes! Plus, learn more about the Cookie Club and Cookie Locator App —tools that are sure to give your cookie-selling strategy a boost! Check it out!
Building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
5K Thin Mint Sprint March 9, 2013 Reach 11 Sports Complex Join hundreds of Girl Scouts and their families as they enjoy the outdoors and a healthy day of running or walking—while raising funds for future Girl Scout programs. Get a group together, go at your own pace, and make new friends! Visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/5k-thin-mintsprint for more information and to register.
GSACPC Annual Meeting April 27, 2013 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Mark your calendars and join us for an exciting gathering to celebrate Girl Scouting. We won’t give too much away, but this year’s event will be facilitated by Girl Scouts! You don’t want to miss this wonderful display of girls’ leadership. For more information about these events and to register for the luncheon, contact Leslie Friedman at lesliefriedman@ girlscoutsaz.org or visit www. girlscoutsaz.org/annual-meeting.
“My Voice, My Future” members (Sierra Fullmer, Jordan Williams, Justice Williams, and Mary DeGraffeneid) with former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Girl Scouts work with local organization to strengthen civic engagement in Arizona!
Several GSACPC Girl Scouts formed the “My Voice, My Future” committee to help build excitement about voting and civic engagement among Arizona citizens. They partnered with O’Connor House, an organization formed by retired Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor, to increase civil dialogue in Arizona! These girls conducted voter registration drives to bolster voter turnout, and even helped with a workshop to strengthen other Girl Scouts’ awareness of the election process and voting. Some members are now developing Gold Award projects to continue their work in this area. Great work, girls!
it’s your Women & Young Women of Distinction November 16, 2013 Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Help us celebrate the women and young women in our community who have the courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place at the Women & Young Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. We will also honor a man, woman and organization with “Promise Awards” for their contribution to our community. Think about who you will nominate, and visit www. girlscoutsaz.org/wywd or contact Leslie Friedman at 602.452.7003 for more information!
camp love it
summer camp 2013
Get geared up for summer camp!
Summer camp registration is open! Camp begins in June with overnight adventures at Shadow Rim, Camp Maripai and Willow Springs. And Day Camp on the Road will bring weeklong fun to Phoenix, San Tan Valley, Window Rock, Lake Havasu, Flagstaff and Glendale. Summer camp is a great place to build wonderful memories, try new experiences and make new friends. Don’t forget you can use Cookie Dough you earn from selling cookies to help pay for camp!
To register for camp sessions and to learn more about the exciting programs, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/summer-camp. listening post
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from your
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»» Girls’ positive identity is nurtured by feeling a sense of purpose (#39), and knowing that they have personal power to achieve (#37). At the Senior and Ambassador levels, the scholarships offered to top sellers help girls have a positive view of the future (#40).
Mention Girl Scouts to just about anyone and watch their face light up as they associate it with the word, “cookies.” What’s in these cherished yearly treats that makes the entire country love them and girls love to sell them? The ingredients go far beyond chocolate and peanut butter. Girl Scout Cookies are one of the time-tested ways in which girls build their potential in Girl Scouting. Girls will tell you that they overcame shyness when asking for someone’s order or telling them about camp plans. Girl Scout alumnae will tell you that they learned early lessons in finance and budgeting. But let’s look a little deeper. As a framework, we went to the 40 Developmental Assets for Youth, http://www. search.institute.org, one of the most respected tools in determining success in childhood and adolescent development. Here are just a few ways in which Girl Scout Cookies are great for girls: »» Girls feel supported and empowered when selling cookies because they are valued by the community (#7), they know their neighborhood cares about them (#4), and they learn how to stay safe (#10). »» Girls’ ability to learn is reinforced through the motivation to achieve (#21) and active engagement in learning (#22). »» Girls learn skills that will serve them all their lives: planning and decision making (#32 ) and high expectations (#16).
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Thank you for supporting girls through the cookie sale and the many ways in which you make a difference for them, every day. This year, when you looking into the face of a Girl Scout and say “yes” to cookies, you can take particular satisfaction in knowing the ways in which your purchase supports her. Did you know that your cookie purchase can also support our military troops through the Gift of Caring program, thereby compounding the good you do? Just ask your Girl Scout to designate your purchase for this program. We suggest you also save a few cookies to enjoy with family and friends, too. With all the good you do by buying Girl Scout Cookies, you deserve a Thin Mint or two! Yours in Girl Scouting,
Tamara Woodbury, CEO
Margaret Serrano-Foster, Board Chair
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Want to submit a troop note?
Email a description of your activity and photos to communications@ girlscoutsaz.org with the subject line: Troop Notes Submission.
Troop 146 Stirs Up Support The Girl Scout Sister Angel Program got a boost from Troop 146. Every Girl Scout in the troop baked their favorite goodies to sell during a neighborhood yard sale last fall. Because of their hard work and dedication, they were able to raise $95 to donate to the program!
Troop 2402 walks for Hemophilia Wow! Troop 2402 joined in the Hemophilia Walk at the Phoenix Zoo in November and raised an incredible $800 to support those in our community suffering from bleeding disorders.
Troop 2451 Has Heart As part of their Silver Award service project, Troop 2451 raised funds to purchase AED machines for each of our camps. Then they visited each camp to train the staff on how to use these lifesaving devices.
Troop 390 Stamps Out Styrofoam Girl Scouts at Rover Elementary began a service project three years ago to replace the Styrofoam lunch trays used in their school cafeteria. Their hard work paid off! The 20 elementary and middle schools in the Tempe Elementary School District all have new, eco-friendly trays made from 100 percent recycled materials. That means 900,000 non-biodegradable Styrofoam lunch trays won’t be sent to the landfill each year! Go Green, Girls! listening post
Girl Scouts Wash Dogs In October, Gilbert-area Girl Scout Troops assisted at the “dog wash” station at the Gilbert BarktoberFest! They had a lot of fun and raised funds for the Friends for Life animal rescue.
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taste of camp carnival
A fun, FREE event for the whole family!!
March 23, 2013 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm • Camp Sombrero What is summer camp all about? This is your chance to enjoy a day of fun-filled camp adventures without leaving Phoenix! Do you have questions about summer camp, the facilities, health or dining hall procedures? View a slideshow of all our camps and speak directly with the camp directors and staff. Enter a drawing for a free camp session, create a science experiment, enjoy team games, sing songs, shoot arrows, register for camp, purchase camp merchandise, Girl Scout merchandise and a lot more! This event is open to everyone – no need to register! For more information contact: Crystal Kilkenny at ckilkenny@girlscoutsaz.org
Programs get Big Boost from Recent Grants!
If you’re familiar with the Just Us Social Justice Programs, We Believe in Girls (WBIG), or our STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities here at GSACPC, you’ll be happy to hear we just received two grants to strengthen these programs! »» The APS Foundation has awarded $100,000 to GSACPC and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona to bolster STEM programming statewide. With this funding, GSACPC will serve 900 girls through STEM conferences in Phoenix, Prescott, Flagstaff and Window Rock. These conferences will allow girls to explore all the fun they can have in STEM! »» The Gila River Indian Community has shown their support with an $85,000 grant to support our STEM and Just Us Social Justice Programs. The funding will also allow us to provide outreach and programming to girls in the Gila River Indian Community through our We Believe in Girls program. Thank you to these generous sponsors for your ongoing support of these important programs! And thank you to our sister council, Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, for partnering with us to serve girls statewide!
Give back on “Arizona Gives Day!” Arizona Gives Day provides all Arizonans the chance to donate funds to any non-profit in Arizona! On March 20, 2013, visit azgives.org and support Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. Your donation—whether $10 or $100, or somewhere in between—will ensure more girls experience the power of the Girl Scouts program. What a great way to show your support for the girls in our state! Thanks, Girl Scouts family!
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upcoming
PROGRAMS Did you know… Program-at-a-Glance is now online? You can view and register for amazing GSACPC Girl Scout programs right from your computer—anytime! Visit girlscoutsaz.org/program-at-a-glance to see available programs. Get a sneak peak at some awesome upcoming programs below.
Camp Fury
This day camp is a hands-on exploration into the career of fire fighting. Join local female fire fighters as they lead physical training sessions, search and rescue drills, and real fire fighting techniques! Participants will be inspired by guest speakers from non-traditional fields of work, and families will be able to join in for an end of camp banquet highlighting all the girls have been through and accomplished in their "mini academy.” Date: March 20-23 Girl Fee: $60 Reg: now – March 4 Contact: Justina Burks
jburks@girlscoutsaz.org
Campference Weekend for High School Girls
Find out more about yourself and spend time with other Girl Scouts in high school. You will choose your own "track" when you arrive to camp and also have time to relax in the cool mountains at Willow Springs in Prescott, Arizona. Date: April 12-14 Girl Fee: $50 Reg: now – March 29 Contact: Michelle Balfe-Keefer
mkeefer@girlscoutsaz.org
register today!
Naturalist “Bugs Badge” Workshop
Before you arrive, research your favorite bug or choose from an assortment provided at AMY! Let your imagination take flight and construct your own bug. Build and bring home an insect feeding station. Become an entomologist by viewing bugs that seek shelter and food. Design a bug poster with information specific to your bug’s insect type. Date: March 16 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am Girl Fee: $12 Reg: arizonamuseumforyouth.com Contact: Leeza Forward
leeza.forward@mesaaz.gov
Inside the Government Badge Workshop
Babysitter Training & Certification
Explore the Tempe government and learn what it means to be an active citizen. Learn about your connection to the community, and how you can influence the world around you!
Love to babysit? Learn how to “be prepared” as a babysitter and become CPR and First Aid Certified! Plus learn lots of other great skills. Join us to find out about first aid, home safety, finances, choking emergencies, child and infant CPR. Bring your own nonperishable sack lunch. (Please note: The CPR, choking and basic first aid component of this class will provide American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) certification, but not “Red Cross or American Heart” certification.)
Date: March 23 Girl Fee: $12 Contact: Amy at 480.350.5100
Date: March 9 (Phx Fire Station #43 – Ahwatukee) or May 18 (Phx Fire Station #50 – Deer Vly) Girl Fee: $35 – includes training materials, ASHI card and certificate Contact: Jill Healey to register at jhealey@L493.org
amy_douglass@tempe.gov
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Girl Scout Cookies… »» Teach Confidence When Pat Edwards, a GSACPC Board member, opened his front door to find a Girl Scout selling cookies, he was eager to support her cookie sales. He thought he’d surprise her with a big order.
»» Can save your life! (well…kind of!) Darlene Newsom, CEO of UMOM and a recent GSACPC Woman of Distinction honoree, loves to tell the story about how Girl Scout Cookies saved her life.
“I’ll buy 20 boxes of cookies from you,” he said.
Really?
But the girl simply smiled at him, then cocked her head and replied, “How about 25?”
When Darlene was a Girl Scout, she was a gogetter—always setting her sights on selling the most cookies possible. Living in a small town, however, meant this was no easy feat: she had to ride from town to town on her bike equipped with a basket just for Girl Scout cookie boxes.
Pat couldn’t say no to that confidence. That’s what Girl Scout Cookies can do! »» Inspire Future Goals Allison Gloyd, who now works as part of the sales team at CBS Outdoor, recalls how the Girl Scout Cookie program helped shaped her career path.
One day, while riding to the next town, Darlene realized she was being chased by a large German Shepherd. Frightened, Darlene pedaled faster and faster, but the dog kept gaining on her.
“When I was a Girl Scout, I loved setting goals, talking to customers and selling cookies. Later when I started thinking about careers, I remembered how much fun I had selling cookies. And that’s why I went into sales. I might not have known that if I hadn’t been a Girl Scout.”
Then she desperately reached into her basket and grabbed a box of cookies, thinking she could use it to ward off the dog. Instead, the dog leaped up, snatched the box out of her hand and ran off with the delicious treat. And Darlene rode away safely.
That’s what Girl Scout Cookies can do!
“And that,” said Darlene with a smile, “is how Girl Scout Cookies saved my life!”
If you have any fun stories to share about your Girl Scout Cookie experience, please email them to communications@girlscoutsaz.org with the subject line: Fun Cookie Story. Feel free to email us photos from your 2013 Cookie Season, too!
Take a moment to step back in time and see how the Girl Scout Cookie Program began, and how it has grown from a small-scale bake sale to the largest girl-led business in the world!
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale
1917
In Oklahoma, a troop baked and sold cookies at their local high school—the first record of a Girl Scout cookie sale.
1920s After an “American Girl” article suggested Girl Scouts sell cookies for profit in 1922, girls informally began selling cookies in various councils across the country for .25 to .35 cents per box.
1934 1936
The national Girl Scout organization began the process to license the first commercial baker for the cookie sale. Enthusiasm for Girl Scout Cookies spread nationwide.
1955
Cookie profits in Arizona reached $11,829, which helped finance improvements at our camps.
1957 With baby boomers entering Girl Scouts, Cookie sales soared. Cookie profits in Arizona grew to $18,704.
1968
Cookie sales in Arizona brought in $55,170. Profits continued to climb, reaching $67,000 in 1969.
1990s 2000s
1970
1 box of cookies costs $1 in Arizona
The Greater Philadelphia Council became the first council to sell commercially baked cookies.
1940 1942 First record of Girl Scout cookie sale in Arizona.
1972 1982
Cookie sales in Arizona reach 10,400 boxes sold. However, this momentum diminished across the US during WWII due to rationing of sugar, butter and flour.
Cookie sale profits increased to $100,000+ A maximum of seven varieties of cookies were made—three mandatory (Thin Mint, Sandwich, and Shortbread) and four optional ones.
1978
For the first time in history, all Girl Scout Cookie® boxes featured the same designs and depicted scenes of Girl Scouts in action, including hiking and canoeing.
1985 Girl Scout cookies cost $2 per box.
Eight cookie varieties were available, including low fat and sugar-free selections. Girl Scouts of the USA licensed three bakers to produce cookies. The national organization introduced official age-appropriate awards for Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts for participating in cookie activities. The cookie boxes were remade (most recently for the 2013 cookie season!), clearly depicting girls having fun and growing strong. The two licensed bakers produce a maximum of eight varieties, including three mandatory ones (Thin Mint, Peanut Butter Sandwich, and Shortbread). All cookies are kosher.
Three Ways to Boost Your Cookie Sales! Using the Cookie Club means your customers will order more cookies! Girls who ask friends and family to buy cookies through Cookie Club have on average 6 boxes of cookies per order! That's almost double the order from just going door-to-door! The Cookie Club allows girls to track their sales, learn about goals and selling tips and record their customer lists in a safe, online environment. With the help of an adult, girls can use this fun, interactive tool to reach new customers and higher cookie sales. Visit cookieclub.littlebrownie.com to sign up.
Help customers find your Cookie Booth! The Cookie Locator can be used online, or downloaded as an app on any smart phone to help the public search for sales in your neighborhood and get details on their favorite Girl Scout cookie. Tell potential customers to use it so they can easily find your cookie booth! Visit cookielocator.littlebrownie. com for more information.
Share these recipes with your customers, and they just might buy a few extra boxes! Encourage customers to freeze extra boxes of cookies, so they can order even more and enjoy them even longer. Visit www.littlebrowniebakers.com for more great recipes.
Thin Mint Brownies • • • • • •
½ box of crushed Thin Mints Girl Scout Cookies 1 box of brownie mix 2 eggs (3 eggs for cake-like brownies) ¼ cup of water ½ cup of vegetable oil 2 mint sprigs
directions
Crush thin mints into medium size chunks. Mix all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Don’t use an electric mixer—batter will be stiff. Spread batter evenly in greased baking pan (13x9x2). Bake in center of oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Overcome sales objections with the Gift of Caring program! If customers say they don’t want cookies for themselves or their family, encourage them to buy a box of cookies for someone in need through the Gift of Caring program! Customers can buy cookies that will be donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank , the USO or National Guard through GSACPC or to another organization that your troop has chosen. Either way, you and your troop will earn awards and receive proceeds for all the Gift of Caring sales. And your customers will have the satisfactions of spreading the joy of Girl Scout Cookies!
to learn more visit girlscoutsaz.org/cookies-2013 Remember, if you ever need cookie-selling guidance, contact Mary Crumbaker at 602.452.7125.
Trefoil Cheesecake Cup • • • • • •
1 box of Trefoils Girl Scout Cookies Instant cheesecake pudding (check the box for extra ingredients) 12 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
Strawberries Chocolate Syrup Goblet
directions
Crush half a box of trefoils. Mix softened cream cheese and cheesecake pudding until smooth. Layer crushed cookies and cheesecake pudding in a cup and repeat, layering ingredients. Garnish with strawberries (or your favorite berries) and 2 full trefoil cookies. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
At the Women & Young Women of Distinction Awards luncheon on December 1, 2012, we shared an inspiring day with our Girl Scout family and the larger community. It was a perfect occasion to witness the positive impact the Girl Scouting has on the lives of women and young women. Held during the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting, this year’s event was particularly special—and was made even more so because of the inspiring honorees, large attendance and generous support from the community.
Darlene Newsom
leadership award
CEO UMOM New Day Centers
Jackie Norton President/CEO Rodel Foundation
visionary award
President Phoenix College
Darlene has had compassion for the homeless since her childhood. For the last nine years she has headed the United Methodist Outreach Ministries New Day Centers (UMOM). They provide shelter, housing and support for 162 families and 175 women every night. She is also a nationally recognized advocate on homeless issues.
In her position as head of the Rodel Foundation, Jackie is focused on improving K-12 education in Arizona. Specifically, the Foundation looks to improve student achievement and increase the quality of teachers and principals throughout our state. Prior to joining Rodel, Jackie was Vice President for the ASU Foundation for a New American University.
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courage award
Dr. Anna Solley
Dr. Solley has 35 years of experience in higher education and has served as the President of Phoenix College (PC) for the last seven years. As the flagship institution of the Maricopa Community Colleges, one of the largest community college districts in the nation, PC has been delivering teaching and learning experiences for more than 90 years.
Mariah Neal Paradise Valley High School
Catherine Ayotte BASIS High School
leadership award
courage award
visionary award
Women & Young Women of Distinction Awards were given to three Girl Scouts alumni and three current Girl Scouts who truly epitomize the mission of our organization: they have courage, confidence and character, and are making the world a better place.
Emily Nugent Highland High School
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Mariah designed, built and stocked a closet of clothes for children at St. Joseph’s Hospital and assisted with a toy drive. Through this project, Mariah earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. She plans to attend Grand Canyon University to study forensic science.
Catherine has used her talents and personal experiences to focus on the dangers of food allergies. She developed a program entitled Kid to Kid: Food Allergy Education for Students and implemented it in a number of local elementary and middle schools. She has earned her Gold Award for her efforts, and plans on studying aeronautical engineering after high school.
A Girl Scout since age four, Emily has been active in community service. She has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, collected food for food banks, and spent many hours as a Program Aide at Camp Sombrero and our community programs. She is currently working on her Gold Award project— teaching girls about careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
Promise Awards Promise Awards were also given to an organization and two individuals in recognition of their commitment to their community. Although some are not Girl Scouts, these Promise Award Honorees are a wonderful example of Girl Scout principles at work. This year, the honorees included:
The Honorable Barbara Mundell
PANDA
Eddie Basha
People Acting Now Discovering Answers
Bashas' Family of Stores
Retired Maricopa Superior Court Judge
(Robyn DeBell and Penny Gunning, Founders)
Thank you! Our thanks to Angela Melzcer, who chaired this event, and her committee, whose work resulted in a very successful event. The beautiful silent auction items were a huge hit, thanks to the generous support from our volunteers and local businesses! Thank you to all who attended or otherwise supported this year’s event. It is only with the whole community that we are able to make the biggest impact on girls’ lives.
All Three 2012 Young Women of Distinction Honorees to pursue STEM careers! Although Mariah Neal, Catherine Ayotte and Emily Nugent were honored as Young Women of Distinction for different reasons, they all share a similar interest in pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) after high school! While STEM careers are typically dominated by men, these Girl Scouts, and many others just like them, aren’t letting that hold them back. For them, STEM is exciting, and fits their skills and interests perfectly. » Catherine Ayotte hopes to pursue aeronautical engineering » Mariah Neal is interested in forensic science » Emily Nugent is deciding between careers in chemistry or engineering These young women represent what GSACPC hopes to promote: a new generation of young women who don’t let their interests in STEM fade over time, but instead pursue those interests with eagerness!
Margaret Serrano-Foster, GSACPC Board Chair (middle) with Nadine and Eddie Basha
And a big thank you to all of our sponsors, including: centennial sponsor
gold sponsor CARSTENS family funds
CARSTENSFAMILYFUNDS.ORG EST. 2001
silver sponsor
GSACPC is excited for these three women, and know their futures will be as bright as they are. To learn more about the various STEM programs at GSACPC, please visit http://goo.gl/5vb4m
Pearl Awards Ceremony A time to honor our volunteers Legend has it that Juliette Gordon Low sold her pearls to help support her vision for all girls, never knowing how many would be touched by that gift. The Pearl Awards acknowledges this, and our volunteers’ current contributions to keep Girl Scouting strong. On December 8, 2012, 156 volunteers were honored for their contribution to the Girl Scout movement and our council at the Pearl Awards Ceremony. While the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held yearly at Annual Meeting recognizes those volunteers who work within the neighborhoods with Girl Scouts and troops, the Pearl Awards recognizes those volunteers who devote their time to benefit council efforts (often in addition to neighborhood work). The ceremony honored those who assist with council events, programs, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and other endeavors, like our Historical Society. Each honoree received a certificate and a commemorative pin. “Without their hard work, hours of dedication, and devotion to the mission of Girl Scouting, we wouldn’t be able to grow as a council with such tenacity and strength,” said Tamara Woodbury, CEO of GSACPC. “We look forward to honoring these and other volunteers annually for their contributions.” We are so blessed to have these 156 volunteers supporting the important work that is done every day at GSACPC!
2012 Pearl Award Honorees Carol Ackerson Joanie Allen Molly Allen Karen Allen Libby Anderson Linda Arneson Gina Barriga Dolores Bartlett Joanne Becker Martha Jo Billy Nita Blose Kelly Blose Tammie Bohnker Liane Bowles Pat Boykin Lavender Boyles Shannan Bridgewater Nancy Buell Gillian Burns Dominique Carrasco Marsha Casey Ruth Catalano Denise Chestnut Joanne Clark Shelley Cohn Ana Colombo Sarah Cooney
Lou Creber Chelle Daly Cheryl Darland Eunice DeDios Rosa (Angie) Delgadillo Terri Delorme Karen & Ray Devine Holly Dickinson Jan Dolan Teresa Easley Marie Edwards Casey Faultner Amanda Fessler Lisette Flores Tracy Frear Tammi Furness David Furness Phyllis Gay Teresa Giarrusso Krista Gibson Dolores Grotts Yolanda Guerra Karen Hadder Natalie Hall Sarah Hall Donna Harper Sondi Harmelink
Shirley Hawkins Andrea Hodges Pam Honor Alissa Hoppis Allison House Shannon Hustad Stephanie Jarnagen Michelle Johns Michael Keefer Andrea Keller Jeryse Kelly Jack Kelly Kathy Kenney Nita Kerl Michael Kilkenny Lee Kline Gina LaBenz Nikki Lober Beckee Lucas Nancy Machowiak Joyce Maienschein Terry Mavis Crystal McFall Angela Melczer Maria Mendoza Sherri Mitchell Amy Montgomery
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Jackie Moore Karen Moriarty Marilyn Mulholland Garnet Naslund Lori Neff Sally Nelsen Kerl Nita Jo Norris Jan Oestreich Hailee O’Quinn Pam Orman Maria Ort Sandie Patchett Bessie Payan Janey Pearl Mary Peralta Buzz Philliber Andrea Polyak Mary Price Christopher Prosnier Eric Prosnier Alison Prosnier Elise Prosnier Rebecca Lucas Hootie Redwine Gabi Reil Sherry Reyes
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Grace Ricca-Runge Talli Ruksas Susan Russell Mary Jane Rynd Lori Scheeler Lyle Sharp Mary Louise Spickerman Monica Stern Liz Sugges Robin Telle Polly Thomas Mary Thomson Deborah Ulan Kay Utke Ginger Vandenberg Martha Jane Vincent Brenda Wardon Lenore Webber Becky Whitney Nichelle Williams Loretta Winn Kathy Wise Erin Zaleski
We all know Girl Scouting makes a difference – now we can prove it!
Attention, Girl Scouts! In 2012, the Girl Scout Research Institute released the results of their alumnae impact study. It confirms what we all know to be true about Girl Scouting… The Girl Scout program has a tremendous impact on girls’ lives and provides concrete and lasting benefits! Girl Scout alumnae show greater positive life outcomes than non-Girl Scouts. They feel more capable and competent and have greater satisfaction with their present lives. They are more likely to consider themselves leaders and feel they have achieved success in their lives. They are more likely to have a college degree and a higher household income. And they are more likely to vote and be involved in community service and volunteer work. Amazing, right? The study also says that girls who stay in Girl Scouting for more than three years have even stronger outcomes. Of course, we see the impact Girl Scouts has on girls’ lives every day. Thank you for being part of the Girl Scouts family, and helping girls reach their full potential. To download this report, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/ publications.
Co-Generational Women’s Circles
At Co-Generational Women’s Circles, women come together to help make the mission of building girls (and women) of courage, confidence and character a reality. Members of these circles become new friends, reflect on Girl Scout stories from their past, and discuss current Girl Scout happenings. They also have the opportunity to get involved in GSACPC events and programs. Each circle meeting includes an activity, such as a craft project, interesting speaker or Girl Scout History project. All are invited to join! For more information about joining a circle, call 602.452.7000.
Elders Circle
Through the Elders Circle, women who—as one member puts it—“have become wise through education, experience, and by living a full life,” come together to support girls in their Girl Scouts journey. These members enjoy various girl programs in the community, like Twilight Camp and World Thinking Day, and on some occasions, members are called upon to lend a willing ear and comfort to Girl Scouts in need. These women, also known as Trailblazers, have formed a special community where they support one another–listening, honoring opposing views, and sharing their hopes and dreams with one another. If you would like the Trailblazers to be present and/or support in any girl activity, please call us at 602.452.7000.
From the Listening Post, to our email updates, we want to know what you think about our communications tools. Why? So we can provide you with the best, most up-to-date GSACPC information in the most effective way possible! Please visit http://surveymonkey.com/s/tell-gs to take a brief survey, and help shape the way we share the latest news! Those who take the survey and provide us with an email address and phone number will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift certificate to the Council Shop! Thank you for your time and insight. listening post
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Girl Scout
BRONZE Award
Girl Scout Juniors in grades four or five earn this award after completing a Journey and Take Action Project with a team. As the Bronze awardees plan and complete this project, they develop more confidence, meet new people, and have fun working with other Girl Scouts to make a difference in their community.
Bronze Award recipients’ reports received thru December 31, 2012. Alexis Connell
Isabell Glass
Rachel Gammill Rebekah McFarland Tai Christensen
Troop 64
Troop 444
Troop 50
Sophia Bailey
Brooklyn Christofis Kayla Cortez Victoria Esposito Tess Evans Grace Fedyski Alexis Green Kasey Hentz Sydney Lunn Lila Meyer Emma Stewart Lauren Young Troop 119
Madison Dwigun Troop 223
Alyssa McElkeny
Rachel Shriner Vanessa Price
Troop 276
Alexia Lopez
Ashley Tuke Grace Castellanos Hailey Reihl Kelsey Blatz Madison Sapiano Mia Sapiano Sadie McRae Samantha Browne Stephanie Niemiec Troop 325
Alexa Boden
Alexis Lentz Cassandra Gandara Cayleigh Brown Kassidy Peikert Sydni Fisk
Troop 390
Allison Campina
Aubrey Quihuis Belle Benvenuti Breanna Aberley Denecia Palomino Jessica Balwinski Juliet Farr Kori Feigert Kylie Christensen Megan Norrish Morgan McAlphin
Abby Thorton Emma Civalier Grace Paulo Jaiden Burkett Kali Recker Malaya Gladish Marissa Weibrecht Mya Thuraisingam Natalie Hazzard Nicole Altnether Vanessa Tipescu Veronica Lazar Victoria Tipescu Troop 559
Elizabeth Fuchs
Katie Davison Kira Martin
Troop 561
Raven Wade
Trinity Flatt Troop 634
Holly Anne Hubbard
Kayla Saunders
Troop 743
Amanda Gidley
Amarilis Rios Chrstina Petska Saria Ramirez Troop 798
Kaitlyn Charlton Troop 833
Anna Iverson
Anna Williams Clare Peterson Emma Breck Faith Sterling Grace Salas Kelly Beegle Kendyl Thompson Lily Eribes Maggie Lou Scranton Megan Giacobbi Megan Hennessy Morgan Panlener Payson Oizumi Shea Eubanks Stacey Cruz
Troop 970
Audrey Holmgren
Danielle Livingston Emma Keegan Faith Ono Jacelyn Stanley Natalie Holmgren
Troop 1070
Audrey Smith
Kaylee Kasper Valerie Guerra Troop 1219
Annie Plogman
Emily Stutesman Hope Farber Kenslee Jory Madison Schlief Savannah Hale Troop 1263
Tiffany Williams Troop 1457
Emily Irick Kristy Stack Lily Eichelis Morgan Goodyear Natali Richmond Troop 1482
Ayla Arellano Elora “Sugar” Bevacqua Rhiannon Bevacqua Kira De Lucia Heaven Gomez Addie McTeer Kristen Snay Katherine Whipple Troop 1561
Daniella Zamora
Hailey Forbis Hope Gombar Jada Vere Katie Breed Kylee McBride Lindsey Foster Meghan Grabowski Natalie Faron Shelby Nelson
Jacqueline Foley Tatum Kohler Brianna Murphy Chloe Porter Rileigh Walsh Danielle Zachar Troop 1585
Allison Wilson
Emma Miller Kyah Shaw
Troop 1715
Colleen Owsley
Troop 1832
Erin Ritter
Lauren Powers Natalee Sweet Olivia Martinez Sarah Ouellette Virginia Marshall Troop 1868
Alexandra Lapose
Christine Curran Emma Straker Hanna Neilsen Heidi Stuermer Madison Kuhler Rachel Luca Troop 1992
Abigail Streiff
Christina Avcoin Elise Brown Ellie Moore Jayna Prezno Lorraine Lawrence Natalie Bartolini
Troop 2282
Rachel Clarkson Samantha Foster Dayna Jackson Audrey Landers Megan McCamman Zoe McLerran Molly Pekala Madison Torbert Troop 2296
Abigail Nostdahl
Troop 1583
Catherine Jackson
Abby Baxter Caitlin Cordovana Amanda Council Claire Eggimann
Troop 2308
Olivia Anderson
listening post
Analiese Barrett Felicity Barrett Gemma Brown
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Hailie Phillips Kaitlyn Tressler Kaylee Wininger Lexi Quinonez Siena Dolney Vivian Tressler Troop 2400
Aliyah Guerra
Brianna Washington Hannah Smith Kendra Mann Kylie Strickland
Troop 2422
Hanna Carroll Kelly Williams
Troop 2503
Abbigail Hernandez
Diana Boyce Kiernan Miranda
Troop 2594
Abbey Birch
Amiah Ibarra Ana Kemp Carley Hedstrom Chloe Schmitz Grace Birch Jayden Chretin Kayley Perdue Macey Benson Madison Graese Maya Enriquez
Troop 2677
Drew Holcomb
Anna Kidman Chyenne Klemme Elena Mattson Savannah Saunders Sierra Saunders Riley Talbot
Troop 2757
Abbie Golden
Troop 2781
Bella Schattenberg Brianna Persianni Cailin Riley Corrin Schneider Elizabeth LaBate Jenna Schulze Olivia Oviedo Piper Sessions Sydney Guenther
Girl Scout
SILVER Award
The Silver Award is designed for girls grades six through nine. It requires earning Interest Project recognitions, completing leadership hours, learning about career options, and developing a service project that applies the skills, knowledge and abilities learned through Girl Scouting. Many girls work together as a troop, with each girl responsible for her own specific part of the project. On average, each girl spends approximately 100 hours fulfilling requirements for her Silver Award.
Silver Award recipients’ reports received thru December 31, 2012. Independent Girl Members
Carly Venard
Brittany Sywarungsymun Rebekah Wagen
Troop 373
Samantha Green
Haylee Johnson
Troop 599
Troop 9
Allison Daugherty
Akysha Carter Troop 604
Troop 84
Kenzie Easterling Jane Morris Christel Toll Troop 130
Jenae Hirsch
Kimbery Myers Troop 199
Natalia Gonzalez
Troop 202
Tara Cottrell
Kenna Stern Troop 260
Sydney Bettis
Abigail Blanchard Haylie Bayster Troop 288
Reanna McBroom Troop 300
Ellie Bowen Hannah Kendall
Ruchi Banerjee
Reeti Banerjee Hannah Earll Lily Randhawa
Troop 635
Bethany Brinkley Sierra Gilmore Brianna Kent Emily Mooradian Claire O’Brien Rachel Rhoades Allison Richmond Danielle Vermee Troop 653
Abigail Prosnier
Troop 695
Elena Zubal Troop 726
Jane Silverstein
Troop 743
Sammy Nieto
Girl Scout
RELIGIOUS
Recognitions
Dani Corgan Troop 995
Autumn Borders
Emma Martin Elizabeth McFarland
Troop 1070
Joie Duplessis
Kathryn Miller Lauren Rusk Julia Strazz Brianna Wiemers Ella Wood Troop 1466
Clare Waddell
Victoria Hoaglin
Troop 1648
Troop 1096
Heather Fisher Renee Stowe
Katherine Barton
Troop 1107
Kendra Wardon
Troop 1127
Kathryn Fritz
Savannah Haslam Shelby Wilkerson Yudith Diosdado
Troop 1219
Jillian Colella
Ashley Hale
Troop 1221
Jahziel Mendoza Troop 1440
Lanae Wilson
Paige Brown Troop 1446
Caroline Chilton
Cheryl Fisher
Troop 1604
Rebecca Carr Shelby Ben-Shalom Emily Cardis Ali Cambier Troop 1832
Camryn Cote Tessa Cruse Sydney Ritter Carlie Jones
Troop 2163
Danielle Goodman
Emily Harlzer Madison Somero
Troop 2234
Maegan Koonce
Tory Morentin
Troop 2315
Melissa Kennedy Troop 2559
Katherine Cowdrey Scarlet Rush Troop 2658
Alana Moeckly Hannah Faulkner Leah Kaemmerer Emily Lenz Kendall Messerole Claire Mushet Troop 2677
Alissa Inzunza
Kayla Huston
Troop 1834
Alexa Lane Molly Redman
Troop 2156
Troop 2757
Jordan Hirschi
Kirsten Ryder Allison Black Melissa Romero
Madelyne Bartels Amanda Dodds Zelphia Riner
Religious recognitions are created by national religious organizations/committees to encourage the spiritual growth of their youth members and reinforce many of the values integral to Girl Scouting.
Religious Recognition recipients’ reports received thru December 31, 2012. God and Me
Annika Buelt
Allie Eberhardt Megan Mavoides Hayley Dillabough Autumn Glusak Felicia Harris Audrey Mack Pamela Meinershagen Eve Rennie Isabel Rennie Zoe Rennie Alysson Brown Sarah Shepard
Madison Nastri Marylou Phillips Abygail Williams Macie Chrisman Jillian Barclay Addie Compton Libby Mook Carley Palmer Ashley Scharff Brandi Vallera God and Family
Sadie DeShon Megan Dye
Makailin Duffy Siani Booth Caitlin Dugan Lauren Harris Sabrina Harris Megan Schaaf McKenna Smith Alyson Fair Cassie Crocker Emma White Morgan Mavoides Alexa Baylor Amiah Burrell Sammy Fredriksen listening post
Amber Galizia Felicia Harris Sarah Majercin Eve Rennie Isabel Rennie Lauren Young Christy Kempson Roxanne Unsworth Madylin Williams Sarah Erickson Alexis Mounkes Calista Krause Amber Krause Katelyn Johns
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God and Church
Emily Mikkelson Rebekah Wagon God and Life
Katherine Messer Pray Four Star
Katherine Messer
God and Service Adult
Lisa Strazz
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What’s New
shop hours & closed dates
@ the council shop? Looking to bling out your cookie booth this year, or want the latest Girl Scout cookie merchandise? The council shop has you covered! Check out some of the items available below.
Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Council Shop will be closed on the following dates:
Saturday 8:30am - 3:00pm
March 18, 2013 April 27, 2013 May 9, 2013
Sunday, Monday & Holidays CLOSED
Indian School Rd 3806 N 3rd Street
fax
Council Tablecloth $13.50
Like what you see? Take a trip down to the council shop or shop online at http://shop.girlscoutsaz.org.
602.274.4445 7th Street
3rd Street
I Love Cookies Charm $5.00
Central Ave
Clarendon Ave
Lip Smacker Tasty Trio Collection $7.95
Thomas Rd
location
3806 N 3rd Street, # 200 Phoenix, AZ 85012
phone
602.452.7137 800.352.6133
shop@girlscoutsaz.org mrc@girlscoutsaz.org
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