Creating Pathways to Possibility
Empowering Hearts | Inspiring Minds | Evolving Traditions
Annual Report 2023–2024
Girl Scout Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
The Girl Scout Program
Grounded in the Girl Scout Promise and Law, Girl Scouting is an experiential, cooperative education program that promotes personal growth and leadership development. Partnering with caring adults, Girl Scouts design fun and challenging activities that empower them and raise their voices within a local, national, and global sisterhood.
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try: to serve God* and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Letter From Leadership
Every journey begins with a single step, and at Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL), we are committed to creating pathways to possibility for every Girl Scout who joins us. This past year, we continued to empower hearts by fostering a sense of belonging, resilience, and compassion in our members. We inspired minds through programs that spark curiosity, leadership, and a willingness to try new things. At the same time, we evolved traditions and experiences to make sure we were keeping up with the speed of Girl Scouts. We are committed to keeping Girl Scouts an inclusive and dynamic space where Girl Scouts build the courage, confidence, and character needed to make the world a better place.
Through innovative programming and strategic investments, we are making outdoor experiences more accessible than ever. Adventures on the Go and Facilitated Outdoor Experiences are breaking down barriers, bringing the joy and challenges of the outdoors to Girl Scouts in new and exciting ways. Whether aiming their first arrow in archery, finding their balance on a paddle board, gathering around the campfire to make s’mores, or canoeing down the Michigamme River, Girl Scouts are discovering their strength, resilience, and love for nature—in new and traditional ways.
Stewardship of our Girl Scout properties was a strong focus for us last year. We continue to invest in creating and maintaining safe, welcoming, and inspiring places for Girl Scouts and volunteers to gather and explore. Having quality spaces is an investment in the future, one that honors our history while evolving to meet the needs of today’s Girl Scouts.
Our commitment to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive Girl Scout experience remains central to our mission. We are building these principles into all aspects of our work to make sure that members of our Girl Scout community feel seen, valued, and empowered to reach their potential, regardless of background or circumstance. By fostering an environment of belonging and compassion, we strengthen not only our organization but the communities we serve.
The world is ever-changing, and the Girl Scout Movement is needed more than ever. Here, Girl Scouts find a space to connect with mentors, develop critical life skills, give back to their community, and explore opportunities that will shape their futures. Whether through STEM, outdoor adventures, civic engagement, or entrepreneurship, Girl Scouts is a launchpad for possibility.
We are deeply grateful for the dedication of our volunteers, the passion of our staff, and the generosity of our supporters. Your investment in Girl Scouts, in so many ways, makes everything we do possible. Together, we are building a future where every Girl Scout has the opportunity to lead with confidence, compassion, and purpose.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Patti Shafto-Carlson GSNWGL CEO
Dr. Kelly Steelman GSNWGL Board Chair
Current Board of Directors
Officers
Dr. Kelly Steelman, Chair
Anne Treankler, Vice Chair
Lorraine Avery, Secretary
Patrice Pergolski, Treasurer
Directors-at-Large
Alanna Feddick-Goodwin
Heidi Zich
Julie Braunschweig
Kellie Holmstrom, DVM
Kim McDonald
Krista Schmidt
Pafoua (Pam) Her, PhD
Sharon Kozicki
Tara Zochert
Ex-Officio Members
Gracie Backhaus, Girl Member
Isabella Stutting, Girl Member
Patti Shafto-Carlson, CEO
Patti Shafto-Carlson, Chief Executive Officer
Amy Schultz, Chief Operating Officer
Colleen Bennett, Chief Financial Officer
Kate Corey, Chief Advancement Officer
Mark Bennett, Property Director
Missy Brozek, Brand & Communications Director
Ally Clark Peterson, Community Partnerships Director
Peggy Fischer, Board Governance Coordinator
Kelly Hillhouse, Major Gifts Director
Brittany Pyatt, Assistant Program & Inclusion Director
Rebecca Sgarlotti, Membership Engagement Director
Christin Stapelmann, Product Program Director
Gwen Taylor, Program & Inclusion Director
Membership
2023–2024 Membership Recap
This year was all about adapting, learning, and finding new ways to bring the Girl Scout experience to more families. While membership numbers dipped, we used this as an opportunity to rethink how we support volunteers, engage new members, and strengthen our programs, laying the groundwork for future growth. We put creative strategies in place to make Girl Scouts more accessible, engaging, and impactful.
We piloted a new staffing model in the Northwoods of Wisconsin and parts of our East region to better support recruitment and volunteer engagement. By hiring community assistants—key volunteers who focus on local recruitment and troop support while our council staff provide behind-the-scenes support and resources—we strengthened the connection between new leaders and the resources they need to succeed. This model helped streamline operations while keeping support personalized and communityfocused.
Our Reaching Out Program evolved to better support non-traditional troop settings, offering an introduction to Girl Scouts who face barriers to joining a troop and in communities we have historically underserved. Some locations transitioned to staff-led troops, allowing us to deliver a well-rounded Girl Scout experience, including participation in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
Looking ahead, we recognize that declining girl population trends present a challenge, with a projected 3.3% decrease over the next five years. However, we are committed to proactive and innovative strategies to ensure that Girl Scouts remains a relevant, valuable, and welcoming space for all girls.
2,160 2,751 2,156
1,474
265
1,414
Program
5,979 Outdoor
5,986 STEM
87
The number of events GSNWGL hosted in collaboration with our program partners, creating fun and impactful experiences for 2,107 Girl Scouts.
30,259
The number of badges earned by Girl Scouts, each representing a new skill learned, a challenge overcome, and the confidence to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.
23 Life skills
25 Outdoor
14 Arts, Culture, and Member Perks
12,454 Life Skills
5,840 Entrepreneurship
9 STEM
16 Leadership
1,247 The number of youth who enjoyed field trips visiting one of GSNWGL’s 158 FIeld Trip & Travel Partners.
Super Troop
“Super Troop” is our patch program, which has an incentive of a free patch for Girl Scouts and leaders annually. It’s a training initiative that encourages troops to pursue the ideal combination of Girl Scout experiences in a single year. According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, various troop activities correlate with high satisfaction with the Girl Scout experience for all three Girl Scout Voices Count audiences: Girl Scouts, parents, and volunteers.
The Super Troop patch program recommends nine different activities for Girl Scouts that were highlighted in the following months.
• September—One parent meeting or family event
• October—One field trip
• November—One service project or Take Action Project
• December—Four badges or other earned awards
• January—One cookie kick-off event and participation in cookie sales
• February—One Girl Scout tradition
• March—One outdoor outing
• April—One STEM activity
• May—One overnight (Brownies and up)
Who achieved Super Troop status and earned the patch?
1,932
Girl Scouts (21% of GSNWGL youth membership)
377 Volunteers
186 Troops (22% of GSNWGL troops)
We asked: New troop leaders are always looking for Super Troop opportunities for their troops. What are your recommendations?
Troop Leaders answered:
• Super Troop is a huge achievement and requires a lot of time from you and your girls. Make sure to get their input and keep the ideas girl-led. It will hold their interest and keep them moving towards their goals.
• Offer a variety of activities since not all girls like the same thing and variety keeps them coming back for more.
• Leverage community resources! We got tours of a bowling alley, library, bird store, and more just by asking.
Camp & Outdoors
Facilitated Outdoor Experiences
GSNWGL served 309 youth through Facilitated Outdoor Experiences (FOE). This program helps Girl Scout troops and volunteers enjoy outdoor adventures at our properties without the stress of planning and leading activities. A fully certified staff member provides programming, ensuring a safe, fun, and engaging experience. This program removes the burden from volunteers and allows more Girl Scouts to explore, learn, and grow in the outdoors.
Activities Low Ropes (29%)
(22%) Slingshots (7%) Axe Throwing (2%) Boating (13%)
Swimming (2%) Outdoor Cooking (20%) Badge Work (5%)
Adventures on the Go™
Through Adventures on the Go (AOTG), we served 1,392 Girl Scouts in 27 counties. Recognizing the geographic challenges of our vast council, we mobilized our programming to ensure more kids have access to outdoor experiences. By bringing Girl Scout outdoor programming directly to troops in their community, we’re filling a critical gap and making it easier for all kids to explore, learn, and grow outside—no matter where they live.
Activities Archery (50%) Boating (2%)
Camp Stove Cooking (5%)
Orienteering (14%)
Outdoor Cooking (3%)
Paddle Boarding (16%)
Slingshots (5%)
Snowshoeing (2%)
Survival Bracelets (3%)
We served 1,030 campers from 144 cities and 49 counties through camp programming.
711 Campers Served
6 Weeks of Camp Offered 80 Sessions Offered Camp Birch Trails
101 Campers Served
46 Cities Represented Summer Thing at Camp Nesbit
2 Weeks of Camp Offered
Outdoor Extravaganza
165 Campers Served Troop Day Programs
145 Campers Served
34 Campers Served 16 Adults Served
5 Troops Served Troop Weekend Programs with Facilitated Outdoor Experiences
Entrepreneurship
6,314 26,424 $1,547,202 1,611,648
Youth Participants Cookie Share Packages Troop Proceeds Packages Sold
Highest Awards
Gold Award Girl Scouts are bold innovators and leaders who bring “make the world a better place” to life in meaningful ways. The Girl Scout Gold Award is a mark of true dedication—proof that they don’t just dream of change, they make it happen. Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts who earn this highest honor take on issues close to their hearts, creating lasting change in their communities and beyond.
158
580
Elsie Brzenzinski—Wausau, WI
79
1,160
Elsie created a wildlife habitat at Council Grounds State Park, including a butterfly garden, bat house, and birdhouses, to make backyards more wildlife-friendly. To educate and inspire others, Elsie hosted sessions at the park, launched a website, and started a Facebook page.
Advice from Elsie: Begin brainstorming early! Intentionally interact with community members and learn what issues are surrounding you. You might be surprised and inspired by what you learn!
Lauren Linstedt—Neenah, WI
Lauren educated local gardeners on the benefits of composting, which can help reduce food waste and carbon footprints. She showed how small actions can make a difference. She taught composting techniques and their environmental and gardening benefits and collaborated with the Fox Crossing Sustainability Committee to share the materials online.
Aanya Kasera—Appleton, WI
Aanya created a cultural education initiative to foster global literacy, inspire pride in cultural identity, and build community connections. As part of this, she published Samosas With Saanvi to share her journey and encourage children to embrace diversity.
Advice from Aanya: Choose a topic that is close to your heart and don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.
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Kendra realized that poverty and inflation were making it difficult for families to afford formal attire for their children. She created a donation-based closet with formal clothing, shoes, and accessories, helping students attend their spring formal who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
Ella Trampe—Neenah, WI
Ella created and distributed grief resource binders to all counselors and social workers in her school district, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, and the Center for Grieving Children.
Elise Palacek—Oshkosh, WI
Elise created the Women in Aerospace exhibit at the EAA Museum to highlight influential women in aviation and inspire girls to pursue STEM careers. The exhibit features pioneers like Sally Ride and Mae Jemison, ensuring their stories are recognized and empowering the next generation to follow in their footsteps.
Advice from Elise: If you are considering pursuing your Gold Award, I say go for it and pour your heart into your project because you have the opportunity to make incredible change.
Cassidy Rose—Clintonville, WI
Cassidy planned and established a free community dog park, raising awareness and gathering support to bring the project to life. Since its opening in the summer of 2023, the park has been regularly used, receiving positive feedback from local dog owners who appreciate the safe, clean space.
Kendra Raddatz—Wausau, WI
Volunteers
33 Training Events Hosted
57 New Leader Orientation Sessions Hosted
213 Training Hours Offered
2,107 Girl Scouts Impacted
439 Volunteer Participation
19 Topics Hosted
788 Volunteer Hours in Training
18 Trainers (Staff and Volunteer)
1,258 gsLearn Courses Completed
Volunteer training has an exponential impact on Girl Scouts! Online training is available in gsLearn.
Here is what our volunteers had to say about gsLearn trainings:
• “Great information was presented in a very engaging way. Well done.”
• “This course is a great resource and helpful for new leaders coming into a role with Girl Scouts. Thank you for putting this tool together to be able to learn and apply leadership skills with our troops.”
• “Trainings were to the point and helpful—easy to follow along and stay engaged.”
We introduced a series of seven comprehensive new leader onboarding training modules:
• What Girl Scouts Do
• The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• Family Engagement: The Key to Success
• Your First Troop Meeting
• Troop Safety
• The Girl Scout Cookie Program
• Funding the Fun: Managing Girl Scout Troop Finances
At Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, we honor a legacy of breaking barriers and challenging the status quo. Today, that legacy continues as we confront inequities that affect our communities. We are committed to recognizing biases, removing obstacles, addressing past missteps, and holding ourselves accountable. By amplifying diverse histories, cultures, and identities, we strengthen representation, engagement, and leadership to create a more inclusive Girl Scout experience that empowers our youth, families, volunteers, staff, and the broader community.
This year, we turned our commitment into action. Staff-led working groups embedded equity, inclusion, and accessibility into every aspect of our organization, from camps and outdoor programs to staff training, volunteer resources, and multilingual support. We concentrated on building trust and expanded our reach by partnering with community-led organizations and increasing our presence at 13 multicultural events, including Juneteenth celebrations, Pride festivals, and Latino- and Hmong-led gatherings across our region. These efforts lay the foundation for long-term, systemic change.
We also invested in development and training to strengthen inclusive mindsets. Every GSNWGL staff member completed 10–14 hours of DEIRJ training alongside dedicated service and learning opportunities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. Volunteers were provided with self-paced resources designed to support inclusive programming.
Through these ongoing efforts, we are embedding equity into our systems and practices, ensuring that every Girl Scout has the support, representation, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Finance
2023–2024 Revenue
Product Program, Net (73%)
Program Fees (7%)
Retail Sales, Net (2%)
Other Income (4%)
Public Support (14%)
2023–2024 Expenses
Program (86%)
Fund Raising (9%)
Management & General (5%)
2023–2024
Cost Per Girl Scout
Served By Expense Program ($511) Fund
($31)
2023–2024
Revenue:
Public Support
Breakdown Contributions (68%) United Way (32%)
Property
250
Unique User Groups
7,772
Members 4,474
Usage 3,839
This past fiscal year has been one of growth and progress as we continue to enhance our properties and facilities to align with our long-term strategic goals. At the East Girl Scout Center in Appleton, WI, we’ve begun work on our reimagined site plan to better serve our members and fulfill our mission. In Wausau, WI, our Central Girl Scout Center & Camp Del O’Claire now features a remodeled basement with new office space and troop meeting rooms, providing a functional and welcoming environment. At the West Girl Scout Center in Eau Claire, WI, we have begun planning for expanded meeting space and troop room enhancements while actively exploring potential new Girl Scout Center properties. Camp Sacajawea in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, has seen exciting upgrades, including remodeled archery and sports equipment cabins with added electrical service and new pathway lighting between the cabins and Mead Lodge to improve safety and accessibility. Over in Irma, WI, at Camp Birch Trails, the dining hall now has upgraded lighting for better visibility and energy efficiency, while the yurt village is undergoing significant improvements, including new doors, walls, roofs, ADA-compliant decks, and enhanced lighting and electrical service. We’ve also taken steps to improve the environment with aerators installed at Lake Olivotti, improving the water quality and creating a healthier ecosystem. In Kaukauna, WI, we are continuing the maintenance and operation of Camp Winnecomac, ensuring availability through 2027. To secure a reliable water source, a new well pump was installed at Camp Pow Low in Gwinn, MI. As part of our long-term property plan, we successfully divested Camp Cuesta and Camp Nawakwa, allowing us to focus resources on sustainable and accessible spaces for our members. These updates reflect our dedication to creating safe, welcoming, and innovative spaces for our Girl Scout community.
16,085 Total Users* *Numbers do not reflect
Adult Awards
Through nominations from volunteers, Girl Scouts, staff, families, and community members, we award our top volunteers each year for making Girl Scouts happen for thousands throughout our council. Each award has a specific level of service, ranging from troop to community to council-wide.
Volunteer of Excellence
Once a volunteer has successfully completed a term of service and all requirements for the position, they can be recognized with the Volunteer of Excellence award. This award is given when the volunteer performed beyond expectation for the position to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience or in how they supported our council’s mission delivery goals. To earn this award, volunteers actively recognize, understand, and practice the values of inclusive behavior.
Andrasko, Colleen—Oshkosh, WI
Bahlow, Cara—Wausau, WI
Beckmann, Amy—Appleton, WI
Behringer, Amelia—Eau Claire, WI
Bellisle, Kellyn—Green Bay, WI
Bennett, Katie—Escanaba, MI
Bratt, Roxanne—Baraga, MI
Butler, Tracy—Eagle River, WI
Clark, Beth—Sarona, WI
Clover, Kristi—Neenah, WI
Eckes, Rachael—Stratford, WI
Ertl, Chloe—Stanley, WI
Fochs, Krystal—Rhinelander, WI
Franck, Kitty—Tony, WI
Gattuso, Anna—Shawano, WI
Geerdes, Randi—Rice Lake, WI
Gransell, Thomas—L’Anse, MI
Haake, Susan—Colfax, WI
Halberg, Heidi—Oshkosh, WI
Haynes, Heidi—Spooner, WI
Headley, Erin—Green Bay, WI
Heagle, Nichole—Pulaski, WI
Hoffman, Whitney—Winnebago, WI
Hogue, Valerie—De Pere, WI
Horstman, Jennifer—Cumberland, WI
Hostettler, Jennifer—Berlin, WI
Hudson, Melissa—Pulaski, WI
Jeffers, Teri—Oshkosh, WI
Johnston LaChey, Loree—Neenah, WI
Kendall, Chris—Ripon, WI
Kironovic, Erica—Neenah, WI
Krueger, Jennifer—Wausau, WI
Laramore, Jenifer—Copper City, MI
Laurent, Sarah—Casco, WI
Linstedt, Anna—Neenah, WI
Lipinski, Tara—Oshkosh, WI
Maglio, Jennifer—Shawano, WI
Mason, Leslie—Oxford, WI
McGuire, Julie—Rhinelander, WI
Muench, Ashley—Cumberland, WI
Mugnaini, Jessica—Oconto, WI
Neitzel, Lisa—Lake Tomahawk, WI
The Girl Scout community shares the grief of Lisa’s passing in September 2024.
Oliver, Jackie—Green Bay, WI
Ott, Jennifer—Wausau, WI
Patoka, Amanda—Neenah, WI
Reiter, Lindsey—Oshkosh, WI
Rossow, Tracy—Willard, WI
Rudesill, Sara—Rhinelander, WI
Rugotska, Shelly—Hortonville, WI
Salminen, Melissa—Marquette, MI
Scherwinski, Carrie—Butternut, WI
Schneider, Nyssa—Menasha, WI
Schneider, Trisha—Menasha, WI
Schuette, Rebecca—Greenville, WI
Sippel, Andrea—Phillips, WI
Smith, Kimberly—Rice Lake, WI
Smith, Marie—Gwinn, MI
Stankowski, Rachel—Marshfield, WI
Tollard, Brooke—Omro, WI
Varner, Angela—Rhinelander, WI
Wienkes, Nichol—Oshkosh, WI
Younger, Anne—Green Bay, WI
Adult Awards (continued)
Community Partnership
This award recognizes individuals or groups who have provided short-term service or contributions to Girl Scouting.
1000 Islands Environmental Center— Kaukauna, WI
Anderson, Karen, Party and Print— Little Chute, WI
Aspen Ridge Elementary School— Ishpeming, MI
Barbeln, Jenni—Park Falls, WI
Bark River School—Bark River, MI
Barsch, Ann, Jacobetti Home for Veterans— Marquette, MI
Berlin Public Library—Berlin, WI
Calvary Lutheran Church—Rapid River, MI
Center for Grieving Children, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley Center for Grieving Children—Menasha, WI
Chequamegon High School—Park Falls, WI
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Department—Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa Falls Parks and Recreation— Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa Moraine Chapter of the Ice Age Trail—Cornell, WI
Collins, Kim—Shawano, WI
Co-op Credit Union—Strum, WI
Dregney, Jackie, Mondovi City Hall— Mondovi, WI
Frapps Meat Market—Escanaba, MI
Gaber Signs—Chippewa Falls, WI
Gilbert Elementary School—Gwinn, MI
Goldridge Companies—Eau Claire, WI
Goldridge Companies - Northridge Center— Chippewa Falls, WI
Hanson, Michelle—Glidden, WI
Hill, John and Wanda—Augusta, WI
Ignarski, Jim, YMCA of the Chippewa Valley— Chippewa Falls, WI
Ishpeming Elks Lodge #447—Ishpeming, MI
K I Sawyer Elementary School—Gwinn, MI
Koch, Gretchen, Transitions Counseling LLC— Oshkosh, WI
Lakeview Elementary School—Negaunee, MI
Lord, Amy—Cross Plains, WI
Louie’s Finer Meats—Cumberland, WI
Lutz, Bri, The Sweet Lair—Menasha, WI
Marek, Wayne—Eau Claire, WI
Maurices—Darboy, WI
Micon Cinemas—Chippewa Falls, WI
Negaunee High School—Negaunee, MI
North Star Montessori Academy— Marquette, MI
Olive Garden—Darboy, WI
Oshkosh Public Library—Oshkosh, WI
Parkview Elementary School— Chippewa Falls, WI
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church— Marquette, MI
Risberg, Cindy and Steve—Augusta, WI
River Heights Elementary School— Menomonie, WI
Roselawn Elementary School—Chetek, WI
Secura Insurance—Neenah, WI
Skate City—Rice Lake, WI
String Theory—Chippewa Falls, WI
Struense, Jennifer—Eau Claire, WI
Susie, UPS Store—Escanaba, MI
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens—Altoona, WI
Totzke, Dawn—Chippewa Falls, WI
Town of Lafayette—Chippewa Falls, WI
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran— Rhinelander, WI
Trinity United Methodist Church— Chippewa Falls, WI
TruNorth Federal Credit Union— Ishpeming, MI
Valentino, Cynthia—Chippewa Falls, WI
Valley Vineyard Church—Chippewa Falls, WI
Vera Academy of Dance & Gymnastics— Shawano, WI
Wausau School District—Wausau, WI
Wilcox, Jordan, Oshkosh Masonic Center— Oshkosh, WI
Winneconne Public Library—Winneconne, WI
Yeager, Deb—Cadott, WI
Adult Awards (continued)
Appreciation Pin
This award recognizes a registered adult member who provided outstanding service to at least one geographic division, service area, or program area.
Banker, Lisa—Green Bay, WI
Brady, Rebecca—Green Bay, WI
Clark, Melissa—Marquette, MI
Fenske, Ashley—Eau Claire, WI
Forslund, Angela—Marquette, MI
Honor Pin
Krueger, Jennifer—Marathon, WI
Leveille, Barbara—Eagle River, WI
Lombardo, Erica—Eau Claire, WI
Meller, Shannon—Calumet, MI
Mignon, Tonia—Eagle River, WI
Palzkill, Laura—Phillips, WI
Tefft de Munoz, Cassy—Hancock, MI
Wirkus Haynes, Dr. Jessie—Appleton, WI
The service performed by the awardee is above and beyond for the position held and made an impact on two or more geographic areas.
Baker, Brendalee—Rhinelander, WI Ebert, Laura—Eau Claire, WI Jasper, Sherry—Chippewa Falls, WI Meklin, Nancy—Menomonie, WI
Thanks Badge
This award is the highest honor in Girl Scouts. It honors a registered adult Girl Scout whose ongoing commitment, leadership and service have had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire council or entire Girl Scout Movement.
Dahlke, Jodi—Omro, WI Fox, Lisa—Arbor Vitae, WI Koshak, Judy—Tomahawk, WI Podrez, Laurie—Park Falls, WI
Thanks Badge II
The awardee has received the Thanks Badge. The outstanding service performed by the candidate resulted in outcomes that benefitted the entire Girl Scout organization and are so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate.
Fenner, Janine—Chippewa Falls, WI
Thank you, donors!
In-Kind Donations
• Aquatic Arts
• Bruce Lindsay Photography
• Cabela’s
• Children’s Imaginarium
• Coasters Cycle Works
• De Pere Greenhouse & Floral
• Little Oak Marketplace
• Loon Paddle Company
• McAnally, Bethany
• Monzu Bakery
• Shepherd & Schaller
• Sweets on 3rd
• The Milk Merchant
• Branching Out & Co. at Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape
• Weidner Center for the Performing Arts
Promise Circle
• 3M Menomonie Plant
• Aldrich, Holly
• Alexander Lodge Maintenance Fund
• Alger Regional Community Foundation
• Ambrosius, Olivia
• Amcor Cares Foundation
• Amerhart Foundation
• Anthony, Christine & Victor
• Associated Bank
• B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation
• Barron Electric Cooperative
• Bennett, Colleen & Mark
• The Boldt Company
• Brian and Kathleen Gottlieb Charitable Fund
• Brozek, Melissa & Jason
• Butz, Laurie
• Caroline S. Mark Legacy Fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
• CCF Bank
• Central Wisconsin Fur, Fin & Feather Inc.
• Chippewa Falls Rotary Club
• Clark Peterson, Allyson & Peterson, Geoff
• Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Fund administered within the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
• Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin
• Community Foundation of Dunn County
• Community Foundation of Marquette County
• Connexus
• Crandon Girl Scouts Endowment Fund
• Crystal Print Foundation Inc.
• Davis, Katherine & John
• Dedicated Contractors
• Delta Bay Service Area #515
• Delta Dental of WI Foundation Inc.
• Dickinson Area Community Foundation
• Donaldson Foundation
• Door County Community Foundation
• Douglas and Christina Hyde Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
• Dudley Foundation, Inc.
• Edward J Okray Foundation Inc.
• EW & Margaret Leicht Family Fund
• Faith Technologies Incorporated
• Foth Fund-Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
• Fox Communities Credit Union
• Grace, Mary
• Green Lake Rotary Club Dist. 6270
• GSUSA
• Harvey J. Nelson Charitable Trust
• Hensel, Shannon
• Heyrman Construction Foundation Agency
• Hiwela Youth Fund
• Holmstrom, Kellie & Coccia, Craig
• Incourage Community Foundation
• JJ Keller Foundation Inc.
• John Sensenbrenner Jr. Charitable Fund
• K.C. Stock Foundation
• Kathleen M. Ligare Charitable Fund
• Kimberly-Clark Foundation
• Kwik Trip Inc.
• Last, Susan & Thomas
• Leon H. and Clymene M. Bond Foundation
• Levin, Linda & MacGregor, Kay
• Lewis, Betty Lou
• Lewis-Verheyden, Rebecca
• Marquette West Rotary Foundation
• Mayo Clinic Health System
• McDonald, Kimberly & Wesley
• McFadden, Susan & John
• Mid Wisconsin Foundation Legacy Fund administered within the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
• Misselt, Jenelle
• Moon, Lynn & Snowdon, Donald
• Murco Foundation
• Neenah Burgers Inc.
• Nelson, Holly
• Nils Folke Jr. & Jean B. Becker Legacy Fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
• Oberhauser, Suzanne*
• Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
• Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc.
• Otto Bremer Trust
• P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
• Pablo Foundation
• Patrick K. & Patricia F. Pergolski Family Fund
• Peoples State Bank
• Peterson, Russell L*
• Prospera Foundation Fund
• Raymond and Marie Goldbach Foundation, Inc.
• Roberta and Ken Vance Fund
• Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation
• Scheels - Eau Claire
• Schmerein Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
• Schmidt Family Foundation G4 Fund - U.S. Venture
• Schneider National Foundation, Inc.
• Schreiber Foods Foundation
• Schultz, Amy & Mike
• SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
• Sentry Insurance Foundation
• Shafto-Carlson, Patti
• Smith, Ann & Geoff
• Spinti, Beverly & Robert
• Steelman, Kelly & Williamson, Melissa
• Target Corporation
• Trantow, Terri M
• Treankler, Anne & Steve
• West End Health Foundation
• UnitedHealth Group
• The Up North Lodge
• US Bank Foundation
• vanKerkhoven Family Fund
• Victor and Christine Anthony Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation
• Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
• Waupaca Community Chest, Inc.
• We Energies Foundation
• William J & Gertrude R Casper Foundation
• Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
• Women United
• Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region
• Wood, Julie & Mark
• Xcel Energy Foundation
• Zaborski Charitable Fund
• Zaborski, Mary L
Thank you to all of our donors!
• 3D Auto Repair
• Abbott Laboratories - EGC
• Abbott, Beverly & Bruce
• AIG
• Albrecht, Kathleen Denise
• Allison Kettenhofen Family Foundation
• Altrusa International Foundation of Appleton, WI Inc.
• American Family Insurance
• Amundson, Vicki E
• Anderla, Sarah J
• Anderson, Amanda
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