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Splash into Girl Scouts
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Champion the next generation’s dreams.
This summer, celebrate today's Girl Scouts as they build leadership skills and realize their bright, bold futures.
2023 June 30
From Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana CEO
School is out and the sun is out! Summer is my favorite time of year, and in many ways it’s a season when the magic of childhood comes alive. This is an exciting (and busy!) time at Girl Scouts.
For volunteers and staff, early summer can be a whirlwind: Readying camp properties for prime time, welcoming and training camp staff, reaching toward membership goals in the Early Bird renewal season, selecting the seller rewards for the next Cookie Program, and much more!
What's Inside
Powering Girl Leadership
2023 Annual Meeting Success
Donor Spotlight: Edie Bingham
Juliette Gordon Low Society Event
Celebrate This Bridging Season
2023 Older Girl Recognition Ceremonies
Making Dreams a Reality
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Ways to Support Girl Scouts
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Thank you for a successful Girl Scout Cookie season!
Girl Scouts that participated in the 2023 Cookie Program sold more than 1.54 million packages of Girl Scout Cookies.
Your cookie purchase helps Girl Scouts do amazing things like trek through the forest, learn how to code, build a playground in their community, make lifelong friends at camp, and so much more.
Did you know that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world?
Not only is the cookie program fun, but it also helps Girl Scouts learn life and leadership skills:
Goal Setting
Girl Scouts learn how to set goals and create a plan to reach them
Decision Making
Girl Scouts learn to make decisions on their own and as a team.
Money Management
Girl Scouts learn how to create a budget and handle money.
People Skills
Girl Scouts find their voice and build confidence through customer interactions.
Business Ethics
Girl Scouts learn to act ethically, both in business and in life.
Powering Girl Leadership 2023 Annual Meeting
In April, more than 300 members from across the council gathered to share ideas, discuss council business issues, and vote on official governance procedures.
We introduced our official 2022 Annual Report, which highlights our Gold Award Girl Scouts and their amazing projects. View and download the new Annual Report here.
Thank you for allowing the Fund Development team to be a part of the Annual Meeting again this year.
We were thrilled to recruit more than 25 champions for Kentucky Gives Day, our May 9th Day of Giving. We'd like to give a big shout out to Courtenay Griffin for sharing her Girl Scout story, and we gratefully acknowledge the 30 donors what made a financial investment in Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
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Donor Spotlight: Edie Bingham
Edie Bingham was only eight years old and living in Maryland when the United States entered World War II. The war changed the lives of everyone on the home front, including children, who felt the impacts every day. Edie recalls the polio epidemic and rationing of gas. She also remembers the ration stamps limiting the use of sugar and meat. These restrictions resulted in limited driving and trips for her family, as well as a healthier diet.
Due to the polio epidemic, Edie had the opportunity to attend a Girl Scout camp in Virginia that August for 4 weeks, which she describes as being fun living in a cabin in the woods with wonderful hiking. They also identified plants and trees, played games, and made new friends without the distractions of TV and radio. The summer camp provided Edie with a sense of achievement and happiness that was so important growing up in the midst of World War II restrictions. Following her weeks at summer camp, Edie continued with Girl Scouts for another year until she graduated to a new school.
The Impact of Planned Giving: Juliette Gordon Low Society
Thank You to all who attended our May 15 Juliette Gordon Low Society event. Friends both old and new gathered at Camp Shantituck to share their love for Girl Scouts We were thrilled to welcome five new members into our circle of planned and estate giving, The Juliette Gordon Low Society.
We share deep gratitude to the individuals and families committed to keep Girl Scout traditions alive for generations to come. Join our vision for a future of girl leadership. Please consider including a planned gift to Girl Scouts as part of your own lasting legacy.
You're invited to learn about joining the Juliette Gordon Low Society with a lasting impact for current and future Girl Scouts. Cconnect with Tonya Schweitzer, Chief Development Officer, via email tschweitzer@gskentuckiana.org or call 502-413-2855.
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Onward to new adventures!
Bridging is an important transition in a Girl Scout's life it's a celebration of moving from one Girl Scout grade level to the next, becoming aware of their achievements and getting ready for new adventures and responsibilities.
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nothing like that fresh-vest feeling!
2023 Older Girl Recognition Ceremonies
Older girls were recognized at the spring Older Girl Recognition Ceremonies in Elizabethtown, KY and Louisville, KY. These events celebrate and honor Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Award, the Silver Award, and other prominent earned awards, such as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award or the Congressional Award.
These ceremonies also honor Girl Scout Ambassadors who are graduating from high school, including those who have been awarded our council's Jean Cole Scholarship.
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Making Dreams a Reality
Operation Sister
In April, Girl Scouts gathered at Houchens Program Center to celebrate differences and embrace inclusive friendships Partnering with International Center for Kentucky and Cynthia Ganote, participants engaged in collaborative discussions and explored cultures outside of their own They also created artwork that represented them individually and the group as a whole.
Build with Black+Decker
In April, Girl Scouts of all ages worked with tools to build amazing projects. Thanks to our partners with Black+Decker and local artist, Audrey Arcelli, participants constructed their own masterpiece and learned about common household tools
Boyd CAT Women in Leadership Heavy Equipment Demo Day
In May, Girl Scouts joined Boyd CAT’s Women in Leadership group and learned about the heavy equipment industry They explored and operated giant Caterpillar construction equipment and networked with the women in leadership to learn more about their career paths To watch a video of the day's adventures, click here.
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4 Ways to Support Girl Scouts:
Promise 365
Join us in a campaign that ensures that we can provide Girl Scouting to all girls 365 days a year. For just $1.00 a day you can be a partner in building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Be a Champion on Give for Good Louisville on September 14
Everyone loves a champion, including us! Fundraising champions simply help drive people to our Give for Good page. It’s easy and a great way to connect new supporters to our mission.
Sponsor a Via Colori Artist
Artist Sponsors can be a business, church, family, friend, a cause or even other organizations. We match each proud sponsor with a talented artist. This enchanting weekend of street painting is a community-driven event that wouldn’t be possible without ongoing support from partners like you. Event proceeds benefit Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana.
Corporate & Civic Partnerships
InvestinGirls. Changetheworld.
Splash into giving with GSK!
Girls who participate in Girl Scouts exhibit numerous positive outcomes, including increased confidence, teamwork and relationship-building skills, and improved grades and engagement in school.
Likewise, Girl Scout alums credit their experience in Girl Scouting as part of what has motivated them to pursue leadership roles and become involved in volunteerism, community, and civic endeavors.
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana would like to ask for your support as we continue to provide girls with girl-led, girl-only programming in the core areas of STEM, the outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship.
For more information, please contact Dusty Siravo, dsiravo@gskentuckiana.org.
Our partners make it possible to help girls thrive today and set the stage for their future success. Opportunities to partner with Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana vary and can be customized to meet your organization’s impact, engagement, and marketing objectives. Join the distinguished community of those who are committed to supporting girls, or learn more about institutional giving opportunities by reaching out to us today.
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