Emerald Circle “Ours is a circle of friends united by ideals.” –Girl Scouts Founder, Juliette Gordon Low
Leadership Giving
Our Friendship Circle represents an unbroken chain of sisterhood among Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. Girl Scouts was established in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in a time when women were still denied the right to vote. The iconic Trefoil badge was patented by Juliette Gordon Low in 1914 as a symbol “that suggested a fundamental equality between girls and boys on the eve of women’s suffrage.” Juliette, affectionately known as “Daisy,” imagined a movement where all girls could come together and embrace their unique strengths and passions. In 1913, the Red Rose troop, formed by Emma Hall in New Bedford, made history as the first Girl Scout troop in Massachusetts and the first troop in the nation to welcome African American girl members. In the early years of the Movement, Juliette sold her rare Pearl necklace to financially ensure that Girl Scouts kept moving forward. Since then, countless influential women have come forward to support the Girl Scout mission. Locally, when Cornelia Warren bequeathed her estate for education, it was Helen Osborne Storrow in 1923 who laid the groundwork to acquire 75-acres and transform it into a summer camp for girls. Amy Brewer was a leader, camp committee chair, and donor who advocated for diversity at camp during the 1940’s.
Today, Emerald Circle members continue the legacy of these strong-minded women.
Emerald Circle Leadership Giving GIVING SOCIETIES
Friendship Circle: monthly recurring donations of any amount
Amy Brewer Society | gifts of $100+ from Girl Scout alums age 35 and under 1912 Society | $1,000-$2,499 Trefoil Society | $2,500-$4,999 Red Rose Society | $5,000-$9,999 Pearl Society | $10,000-$24,999
Daisy Circle: members with three or more years of consecutive giving
Cornelia Warren Society | $25,000-$49,999 Helen Osborne Storrow Society | $50,000+ Juliette Gordon Low Society | honors individuals who have included GSEMA as a beneficiary in their estate plans
Joining GSEMA’s Emerald Circle means being part of a vibrant history, while supporting an exciting future for Girl Scouts. We are pleased to offer members the following benefits: • Discounted tickets to two GSEMA signature events: Leading Women Awards and Cookies & Cocktails
• Discounted tickets to external events such as sports games and live theater
• Invitation to our Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony and the Pathways to Leadership events at Camp Cedar Hill
• Private outdoor event to enjoy Girl Scout camp facilities and activities
• Quarterly issues of the GSEMA Fund Development eNewsletter and recognition in the Annual Report
• A pin for members of the Friendship Circle who give $25+ monthly, and for the Juliette Gordon Low Society to signify their planned gift
Join Today Donate online at gsema.org/donate, scan the code, or send a gift. Visit our website for more information on how to make a gift of stock, other ways to give, or to connect with a staff member.
Office of Advancement 265 Beaver Street Waltham, MA 02452
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