Focus on Badgerland Girl Scouts by Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland

FOCUS ON BADGERLAND GIRL SCOUTS

Summer 2018

The Girl Scout Difference!

FIRST WORD AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Dear Badgerland Family, At Girl Scouts, your girl is front and center. Everything she does with us is intentionally developed to help her grow into a confident, courageous leader. But today our organization faces a new challenge and I am asking for your help. Will you be a champion for Girl Scouts in your community? The Boy Scouts recently made the decision to change the name of its signature program to ‘Scouts BSA’ and to actively recruit girls heading into fall. This news has resulted in some confusion among families. Here are the facts: • Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are - and have been since the beginning - two very separate organizations. • We proudly own the “Girl” in Girl Scouts. Always have. Always will. • At Girl Scouts, girls are front and center. Everything she does as a Girl Scout is designed with, by and for girls. And research shows there’s no better place for her as she navigates growing up. • Girl Scouts is proven to help girls thrive and our program fuels the female leadership pipeline with Girl Scout alums dominating boardrooms and government: 1 out of 2 businesswomen in the U.S. were Girl Scouts. Research proves that there’s no better place for a girl to take risks than in a single-sex environment; especially during ages 8-14, when girls’ confidence levels drop by 30%. At Girl Scouts, we give girls the tools to be socially responsible, civically-minded citizens. And, in an environment where girls are fully aware of movements such as #MeToo, we have a responsibility to guide them in those conversations with courage, confidence and character to ensure their voices are heard.

Champion Girl Scouts in Your Community: - Know the facts about Girl Scouts. Read ‘The Girl Scout Difference' on page 15. - Encourage your girl to wear her uniform and GS gear to school. Wear yours out in the community, too! - Be our active ally on Badgerland’s social channels. - Write a letter to the editor of your hometown paper and share your Girl Scouting experience. - Record a video testimonial on your phone. Talk about what you love about Girl Scouts, and why girls and adults should get involved. Share it on social media and/or send it to us: communications@gsbadgerland.org. Girls are not an add-on, a tag-along or an inconvenience. Your girl deserves a program where she’s center stage, and has access to the very best opportunities to help her grow. Together, we will keep Girl Scouts strong and thriving. Together, we are unstoppable!

Marci Henderson CEO, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland P.S. Now is when we encourage girls and volunteers to sign up for another year of experiences with the world’s largest leadership development organization for girls. If you haven’t done so already, please take a few moments to renew your girl’s membership. 2

Then. Now. Always. Girl Scouts is preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership, success and adventure.

You're Invited

LET’S GO e z i l a t i v re

Get energized for the new Girl Scout year!

Saturday, August 11 ⬥ UW-Baraboo ⬥ Free

Let’s Go is Badgerland's annual day of enrichment just for grown-up Girl Scouts. This year’s program features workshops on topics important to Girl Scout families and volunteers. Hear from best-selling author and Wisconsin mom, Allison Liddle, who will inspire and energize attendees while sharing her steps to “Design a Life You Love.” Get signed up and come!

SAVE THE DATE

LET’S GO

Annual Meeting & Adult Recognition Celebration Saturday, September 15, 2018 Sun Prairie High School

IN THIS ISSUE OF FOCUS

revitalize

Honoring exceptional volunteers including presentations of Badgerland’s first-ever G.I.R.L. awards!

Beginnings.........................4 Endings.............................5 Troop Leader Showcase..............6-7 Girl Scout HERO..................8

A Lilfetime Girl Scout Travels to Sangam..................9 Gold Award Class...........10 Get energized for the new Girl Scout year! I am G.I.R.L.........................11 Featuring uplifting stories, board reports Cookie Season in Review...................12 to the membership, lunch and our Saturday, August 11 ⬥ UW-Baraboo ⬥ Free Badgerland Bus Trips.........................13 famous giant Friendship Circle. Meet the COO..................14 Register Now ⇨ gsbadgerland.org/letsgo Everyone is invited. The Girl Scout Difference.................15 Register at gsbadgerland.org 3 | FOCUS ON BADGERLAND GIRL SCOUTS

Beginnings...

Girl Scout Daisy Troops' First Year What a Year! New Troops EMBRACED Girl Scouting. Troop 9120 from La Crosse The 13 Daisies did A LOT their first year. Along with petal activities and stories, the girls attended International Carnivale and CookiePalooza, sold more than 3,000 boxes of cookies, earned the Juliette Gordon Low badge and the Stand Beside Her patch, sent personalized thank-you cards to someone they respect, attended Daisy Camporee at Ehawee, went to the Kalahari and much more! Co-leaders Nese Nasif and Sandra Elsen's advice to any new troop leaders: set up regular meetings with your co-leader, encourage parents to help out (especially during cookie time), and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to do everything in one year.

Troop 2044 from Stoughton Troop 2044

Thinking Day 2018

To say these Girl Scouts had an impactful Daisy experience is an understatement. They engaged in everything from STEM to outdoor and beyond. Here's just a peek at what they've been up to under the guidance of co-leaders Tara Bergeson, Ann Johnson and Rikki Klassy. Petals, Patches and Girl Scout Journeys - Flower Friends Journey with project to paint and distribute rocks to spread kindness. - Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey with take action project to track frogs for the DNR. - Outdoor Journey including Outdoor Art Maker and Buddy Camper badges. Camping and the Outdoors 3 overnight camping events! WOW. MoreMoreMoreMOREMOREMOREMOREMORE Powder Puff Derby | Daisy Circuit Makers | Visit to Police Station | Marched in Parades | Two World Thinking Days | Cookie Programs including Kalahari Troop Reward Trip. Community Service Projects: Food Drives, Earth Day Clean Up, Senior Citizen Visits, 31 Random Acts of Kindness

Troop 2044 is bridging and will kick-off their new Brownie year with horseback riding! The girls are already planning future service projects and their next camp trip.

...Endings Reflections of 2018 GS Grads Rachel Miller "Girl Scouts has molded me into a person I love. I am excited to make those who supported me proud and I look forward to molding my own troops into confident girls with courage and character one day!"

Troop 2283, McFarland Youth Leadership Council

Savannah Kemerling Individually Registered Member, Lancaster My father said that if he ever had a daughter, she would be in Girl Scouts. So here I am, 13 years later: a graduated Girl Scout, telling my story on why I stayed in and beat the odds. The Girl Scout organization has given me multiple opportunities to succeed. During my 13 years, I have worked hard to experience and be involved in as much as the organization has to offer. In my second year of Brownies, my mom became my troop leader. My mom made my Girl Scouting experience. She took us camping, pushed us to earn badges and instilled life skills. My mom taught us how to cook, sew and craft like a Girl Scout. Within four short years, our troop went from 23 to nine girls. This drastic drop ignited a flame of determination to follow through until the end. I made the best out of the next few years. I attended Camp Ehawee for five years in a row and went to the Midwest Madness Destination three times. I spoke at the 100th year anniversary, vanquishing my fear of public speaking. I hosted and volunteered at day camps. I earned my Silver Award. I am now in process of earning my Gold Award. I also volunteered my time at the Girl Scout shop in Platteville, where I met Dee Stojan—a Girl Scout legend in our area. She encouraged me to stay in Girl Scouts and to be active. She said, “It will only make you better, sweetie.” She pushed me to earn another badge, volunteer just one more hour, and go for my Gold Award.

"Even though I don’t know exactly what I want to do with my life yet, Girl Scouts helped me narrow down my choices. Because of Girl Scouts, I know that I want to work with people and I want to be in a position of power, as well as, where I can use the leadership skills I acquired from Girl Scouts."

Girl Scouts made me a powerful, well-spoken young lady. It has nourished my love for non-profits and has made me a part of an elite group of girls, whom I can call sisters.

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TROOP LEADERS

Grades K-1

Grades 2-3

Meet some of the troop co-leaders around Badgerland who are making a difference in the lives of their girls.

Daisy Troop 7764

Brownie Troop 9100

DANIELLE BOYLES

KIM MORRIS

Sparta

Verona

Troop 7764 started off as a bunch of girls who went to different schools, didn't really know each other, had not experienced much interaction with their community or nature, and were just beginning their Girl Scout journey. It has been very rewarding, as a leader, to watch as each girl grows individually by experiencing new things in nature and in their community - and as they grow collectively, becoming friends while working together as a team. The girls are learning to be good neighbors, cookie entrepreneurs, and ways to give back to their community while discovering what it means to live by the Girl Scout law.

Girl Scouts was a formative part of my childhood. I'm excited to be able to share that experience with my daughters and the girls in our troop. As Brownies, the girls were able to participate in the UW-Society of Women Engineers Girl Scout workshops where they worked together to solve problems. We ended our year with a campfire at Picnic Point, where the girls were able to explore their environment and learn new skills. This was my first year leading a troop and a favorite experience was when we went to a corn maze and a couple girls who normally don't take a leader role stepped up to navigate. I look forward to seeing what next year has to offer and how the girls and troop continue to grow.

Grades 4-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-10

Grades 11-12

Junior Troop 9001

Cadette Troop 2526

Senior Troop 2458

Ambassador Troop 4041

CARRIE INGEBRITSEN

HEATHER JONES

KRISTINE WESTPHAL

LORA MIKKELSON

Lancaster

Middleton

Beaver Dam

La Crosse

I have a dynamic and energetic group of Juniors who love to be active and choose activities that make a difference in their community. As Juniors, the girls have taken a greater role in their Girl Scout experience by choosing which badges and Journeys they want to earn, as well as taking on some of the planning and executing of activities. Taking greater ownership of the troop has helped to empower the girls as leaders both within the troop and in the world. It has helped to foster an environment of teamwork and facilitates a maturity which only comes from learning to collaborate. The girls are learning who they are and what they can accomplish both on their own and as a group of strong young women. I am honored and humbled to be a part of something so important and life shaping. It’s an exciting time to be a Girl Scout leader!

The Cadette level spans a Girl Scout’s middle school years when so many changes are happening. Girls are finding their own identity, learning about broader social groups, and are faced with new challenges. Through Girl Scouts, girls have the opportunity to experience new things and challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment. As Girl Scout leaders, we can customize our troop’s experiences to support their needs and further their development in leadership. These skills and experiences translate to supporting the girls in their daily lives. As Girl Scout leaders, we have the opportunity to guide and influence our girls at this important stage in life and it is truly a privilege.

As a Senior leader, I have watched my troop grow into strong, young leaders that have the courage and confidence to succeed in any aspect of life. I’ve enjoyed Girl Scouting my entire life: as a girl, and now as a leader. My favorite part of being a Girl Scout leader is being a mentor that the girls can look up to or come to for help with anything.

I have been a co-leader and then leader of Troop 4041 since 2006. We started this troop when the girls were in kindergarten and now they will be seniors in high school. I have grown to love and admire these girls and have enjoyed watching them mature and find themselves. I like having older girls in the troop because they can be responsible for planning and coordinating events. They also trade off having meetings at each other’s houses.

Fun Fact: Heather also co-leads Daisy, Junior and Senior troops!

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GIRL SCOUT HERO: CAPTAIN JEN ROMAN Badgerland’s own Jen Roman is getting national recognition for her ground-breaking work with girls. A captain of the Madison Fire Department’s EMS division, Jen is a 30-year Girl Scout volunteer and the founder of CampHERO—the dynamic, one-of-a-kind summer camp that introduces girls to the protective services. For these reasons and more, she was selected to represent southern Wisconsin at the National Jefferson Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C. in June. The Jefferson Awards Foundation celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their community. Hundreds of Americans are selected as Jefferson Awardees each year, but only one from each region is chosen to attend the prestigious National Ceremony. Jen was nominated by Madison’s WKOW. “Being selected a Jefferson Award Winner is a great honor, and being selected for the National Award is incredible, but it’s not about me,” Roman said. “I have the privilege of leading an amazing group of people, who TOGETHER make CampHERO so successful. That’s the power of Girl Scouts. We know how to bring together the right people, at the right time, to make the world a better place.” Jen developed CampHERO in 2012 after realizing women are vastly outnumbered in protectives services careers. Her goal is to reinforce to girls that they are smart, strong and brave enough to pursue a career as a police officer, firefighter, EMT/ paramedic or dispatcher. For seven summers now, CampHERO has impacted over a thousand girls - many of whom travel to Madison and attend the camp as a Girl Scout Destinations trip. “Girl Scouts offered that expertise about how to grow a girl how to take a girl and let her experience something so that she can be a leader," Roman says. Jen plans to expand the CampHERO’s reach by adding sessions, taking CampHERO on the road and adding the opportunity for older girls and women to earn their Emergency Medical Responder and Entry Level Fire certificates. Did your girl miss attending CampHERO this summer? Look for it in the 2019 camp book and sign her up early these camps fill up quick! 8

My Visit to Sangam World Centre Hailey Morey, Badgerland Alum, Lifetime Girl Scout Hello Fellow Badgerland Girl Scouts! I’ve recently made a big move from Our Chalet in Switzerland to the Sangam World Centre in India, where I’m working as a long-term monsoon volunteer. I and other volunteers work on-site with guest participants while Tare Program volunteers (Tare is 'Star' in Hindi) are assigned a community partner and go off-site to work with that partner every day. Both programs are excellent! Sangam works with various community partners such as local schools, environmental organizations, orphanages, homes for the mentally ill, and so much more. Being a part of the Sangam staff means you’re truly a part of the greater good! My volunteer work focuses on women empowerment. I lead Stop the Violence programs, Free Being Me sessions and lots of different community service projects. I also get to lead groups into the heart of downtown Pune and provide a full Indian cultural immersion; participants experience traditional life, dress, dancing, and food. To say life is different on this side of the world is an understatement. People are always hustling and bustling, rickshaw drivers are weaving through the streets, traditional music is constantly playing, and rice is a part of every meal. I would love to see a Wisconsin troop come and open their mind up to this whole new world! One of my favorite experiences was the Arts4Change festival, where participants from over 20 countries traveled to share their local art forms and explored how the arts can be a tool for change. I’ve also conquered hikes in the deserted Indian hill country, experienced the craziness of the Ganesh festival, and I will never forget the day India beat Pakistan in the cricket tournament. It was such a celebration! Sangam is the Asia-Pacific region’s WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) World Centre. The name ‘Sangam’ was chosen for its meaning in the ancient language of Sanskrit: ‘coming together’. The Centre serves as a place for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world to come together and share their experiences, as well as the culture and traditions of their homelands and member organizations.

Within the past four months, I have grown TREMENDOUSLY. Without this experience, I would not have the dreams and aspirations I do today. Working and living in an international setting with international coworkers has made me stronger, independent and overall FIERCE. Go and take on the world, Badgerland! - Hailey P.S. Since I wrote this message I am back home in Wisconsin. I LOVE Girl Scouts and I’d be so happy to come and talk to your troop about my experiences. Just email me at: hailey.morey@gmail.com. 9 | FOCUS ON BADGERLAND GIRL SCOUTS

GIRL SCOUTS ARE RESILIENT MARISSA FLETCHER never thought she’d be one to do yoga. But when tragedy struck, it was yoga (and her high school guidance counselor) that kept her going. Now, a 2018 high school graduate, Marissa is heading to college with a unique sense of strength that she will share with others. Five years ago, Marissa lost her mom unexpectedly. In an instant, she had lost her best friend and her Girl Scout troop leader. In the months following, Marissa developed a resulting stress-induced seizure disorder, in which she experienced episodes multiple times a day. But she knew she must be resilient. She had to persevere. At the suggestion of her guidance counselor, she finally agreed to try yoga. It didn’t take long for her to discover how much it could help - physically, mentally and spiritually - so much so that she was inspired to share its benefits with others. To earn her Gold Award, Marissa traveled to elementary schools around the Sparta School District and taught students yoga techniques, talked about identifying stress, and gave suggestions for managing it. “I became determined to achieve my Silver and Gold Awards - I wanted to make my mother proud by achieving these awards just like she did once,” Marissa said.

Marissa Fletcher Sparta Troop 4475 Gold Award Girl Scout Loretta Himmelsbach Scholarship Recipient

Marissa is headed to college this fall, where she plans to studying psychology, and eventually become a high school counselor. Through her life experiences and Gold Award project, she discovered her true passion: helping other young people live healthy, well-balanced lives.

Girl Scout Gold Award, Class of 2018

Maggie Conway, Heidi Lininger, Sarah Flores, Jillian Ley, Victoria Budnar-Chapman, Alexus Kuehni, Kyra Carbone, Marissa Fletcher and Sarah Weh. (Lily Hallick not pictured)

Girl Scouts in Muscoda Daisy Troop 7015 planted flowers and veggies at the local nursing home for their year-end project. They wanted to create something the residents could enjoy, and found the perfect project. They each earned the gardening patch, too!

Cadette Troop 4213 from Onalaska advocated for mental health and emotional wellbeing by creating a video and entering it into a contest. They won second place in their age bracket and were even invited to do a workshop with a local TV station!

Troop 1019 in Madison packed their bags and headed out west this summer. They visited national and state parks, slept at campgrounds and even saw Mount Rushmore. But their most anticipated activity was ziplining...and it did NOT disappoint! The troop had been planning and saving up for six years!

Brownies in Independence Troop 4442 used profits from their cookie sale to purchase more than $400 worth of groceries for Food4Kids, a program that provides local children with nutritious food on the weekends. They filled FOUR grocery carts with stuff they thought other kids would enjoy. Way to lead by example!

How to Submit Your Troop News & Photos We know Badgerland is full of Go-Getters, Innovators, RiskTakers and Leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and we want to showcase your stories! Share them with us at communications@gsbadgerland.org or facebook.com/gsbadgerland.

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The Girl Scout Cookie Program: It takes a community... A hearty thank you to all Badgerland families who participated in the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie program. You gave your girls a real-world opportunity to learn goal setting, decision making, people skills, money management and business ethics. These entrepreneurial skills are a key element of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The Cookie Program is not possible without the assistance of the thousands of you who go above and beyond to make it work—Troop Co-Leaders, Troop Cookie Coordinators, Troop Treasurers, Cookie PSMs, Cookie Cupboard Managers and all the parents who helped. Thank you.

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Badgerland Troops Donated boxes of cookies to

food pantries

Troops will use their cookie dollars for outings, activities and service projects. Girl Scouts use their cookie projects to fund experiences including camp, Girl Scout travel and community service initiatives. At the council level, all profits stay local to provide Girl Scout opportunities for our 9,000 girl members and 3,500 adult volunteers.

4,796

gallons of milk were donated to families in need!

2018 TIP TOP SELLER

NEVAEH SMITH

4,067

boxes sold

Troop 2276

Fort Atkinson

“You have to be friendly and talk to people and ask them to support you. And I wear cute animal hats and lots of people comment on them so that helps!” 12

BROWNIE TROOP 7074 from Onalaska used profits from their cookie sale to support a cause important to them. Together, the troop chose to donate $350 to the Down Syndrome Association of La Crosse because one of the girls has a baby brother with Down Syndrome. The Girl Scouts even created their own giant check to present to the Association.

Making a difference at any age... that’s Girl Scouts.

Badgerland Bus Summer Trip 2018: St. Louis or Bust! Four buses loaded with Badgerland Girl Scouts and their favorite volunteers took over St. Louis! They experienced it all— touching stingrays at the zoo, steam-boating down the Mississippi River, touring City Museum, sleeping ‘under the stars’ at the planetarium and of course, riding to the tiptop of the famous Gateway Arch.

Badgerland Bus Trips are an Annual Tradition. And an exceptional opportunity for troops or individual Girl Scouts and their grown-up to see America.

COMING IN 2019! See the details in August in your Girl Scout Program Guide. WATCH YOUR MAILBOX & INBOX FOR 2018-19 GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCES COMING UP THIS FALL AND WINTER. IS HER MEMBERSHIP RENEWED FOR THE NEW YEAR? renew at gsbadgerland.org or call us for help: 800.236.2710

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Get to Know Badgerland's COO

Cristen Incitti

• Cristen joined Badgerland Girl Scouts earlier this year as Chief Operating Officer. • Bringing a wealth of management and non-profit experience (most recently Habitat for Humanity), Cristen works closely with the Badgerland teams supporting girls and volunteers to ensure all Girl Scouts have an amazing experience. • Cristen relocated her family (two kids! one husband! one dog! one travel camper!) from Minneapolis for Girl Scouts. • We’re so happy she’s here and invite you to meet her!

Why did you want to join the Girl Scout Movement? I have a little girl, she’s 4, and a little boy, he’s 2. I want to make sure that my daughter is prepared to take on any challenge that comes her way with confidence, great leadership skills and a strong sense of self. And, I hope my son sees strong female leaders and learns how to work well with women and girls. How’s it going so far? Great! Everyone in the GS movement has been incredibly welcoming and open to new ideas and challenges. I have loved each opportunity I’ve had to interact with current troops and leaders, parents and volunteers. It’s an inspiring organization to be a part of and I’m excited to get to know each of you more! Has anything surprised you? Yes! Many things! First, COOKIES! I mean, I knew about cookies but I didn’t realize the depth and sheer numbers that our girls sell each year. Plus, I love hearing how the Cookie Program is directly impacts girls; how they’re gaining confidence to speak to new people, and setting and reaching goals. Also, I’m VERY impressed by the dedication of our volunteers. Each one is changing girls’ lives for the better. It’s very admirable and inspiring! What are your early takeaways since you’ve been on board? Girls are at the center of everything we do. This is lived out in our work daily; girls lead this organization. That's an exciting thing to be a part of! What are your goals for Badgerland? Reach more girls! Specifically, girls who might not otherwise know about Girl Scouts. And I want us to build strong partnerships with other youth-serving organizations so more girls have the opportunity to participate! What’s been your favorite Girl Scout moment so far? I really enjoyed the Gold and Silver Award Ceremony in April. It’s remarkable what the girls take on for their projects, and their work is a testament to the leadership experiences they’ve had through Girl Scouts.

“I SEE PROBLEMS AND BARRIERS AS OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME WITH CREATIVE APPROACHES TO DOING THINGS. I LIKE TO INNOVATE AND SHAKE THINGS UP - I THINK OF MYSELF AS A CHANGE AGENT.”

Q. If you could earn a Girl Scout Badge, which one would you choose? A. Girl Scouts Ways. Because I wasn’t a Girl Scout as a kid, I’m just learning the ropes now. I think this badge would help me more deeply understand our work. AND I think the new cybersecurity badges sound pretty awesome – plus the outdoor badges... I don’t think I can pick just one. They’re all so valuable! 14

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