from the heart of Spring 2018
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. From the Heart of GSOH is our newly designed Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland newsletter! Filled with Girl Scout news, features and events, From the Heart will keep you up-to-date on all things Girl Scouts and share stories of impact in our community.
Celebrating Girls in Real Life In a room filled with alumni, volunteers, community leaders, and friends, we came together to support girls and get a taste of what they learn with Girl Scouts. (And a taste of maple syrup tapped by Girl Scouts at Camp Ken-Jockety!) November 9, 2017 was the third annual Girls in Real Life, where we heard from inspiring G.I.R.L.s (Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader)™ in our community that dream big and change the world – G.I.R.L.s like Board Member Shakila Ali and Chief Creative Officer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Jeni Britton Bauer. Thanks to the generosity of our attendees and sponsors, we raised more than $40,000. These funds will provide outreach programming to underserved girls so that they can have meaningful Girl Scout experiences in a girl-centric, girl-led environment. These programs provide every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. At Girl Scouts, we are proud to help every girl access her inner G.I.R.L. and help her grow in courage, confidence, and character. Thank you for joining us in our mission.
Meet
Brontë Johnson
Gold Award Girl Scout
A Junior at Gahanna Lincoln High School, Brontë puts the “L” in G.I.R.L. as a leader. She’s involved in varsity golf, varsity speech and debate, Chinese National Honors Society, and Multicultural Club as vice president, all while working parttime and maintaining her GPA. And Brontë is a shining example of a Girl Scout. She credits much of her success to experiences that she had with Girl Scouts – like coding camp and horseback riding – since her days as a Daisy. “I’m so blessed to have opportunities like these,” Brontë said. “I owe so much to the organization.” For her Gold Award project, Brontë built an app dedicated to making health and wellness fun. Her goal was to engage youth in exercise and healthy eating as an alternative to constant social media usage. She presented her Healthy Living app at a local event, sharing the link for people to download, and it was a huge success! Brontë shared the impact Girl Scouts has had on her life at Girls in Real Life, from her Gold Award project to where she’s going next. We’re so glad to be a part of Brontë’s leadership journey – we know that she will change the world!
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IRL SCOUTS • COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • HARACTER • GIRL SCOUTS • GIRL BakerSCOUTS COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • CHARACTER Twenty-one. That’s how GIRL SCOUTS • GIRL SCOUTS • was COURAGE old Rita Baker when she became a Girl Scout CONFIDENCE • CHARACTER • inGIRL volunteer 1945. As our longest serving volunteer, she is still active and appreciated today as a volunteer, Trefoil and Lifetime Member. COUTS • GIRL SCOUTS • COURAGE • I,CONGirl Scout Alumnae Rita Baker was honored with the first ever IDENCE • CHARACTER • GIRL AlumniSCOUTS Engagement Award at • the Alumni Brunch in August. She has given her time, knowledge, and compassion to helping girls learn to be leaders. Rita has served IRL SCOUTS • COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • as a national delegate When it comes to helping dogs find knowledgeable, prepared facilitator, day camp unit leader, business manager, bus driver, homes, these girls from Troop 2603 are ready to lend a hand! and so much more. HARACTER • GIRL They’ve earned their Bronze Award SCOUTS by putting together pet • GIRL SCOUTS packages and hanging “Adopt, not shop!” posters. Great work! “I’ve had both mothers and daughters come to day camp as she said. “When you see the next generation of (girls) COURAGE • CONFIDENCE •girls,” CHARACTER come through because their mother was a Girl Scout it makes me so happy.” GIRL SCOUTS • GIRL SCOUTS • COURAGE When the Alumni Advisory Committee began discussing the Alumni Engagement Award and the recipient, it was clear that Rita Baker CONFIDENCE • CHARACTER • GIRL was the perfect candidate to receive this special recognition. Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland’s staff is grateful to Rita for her COUTS • GIRL SCOUTS • COURAGE • CONmany years of service and commitment to girls in her community. IDENCE • CHARACTER • GIRL • on August 11, 2018 as we honor Join usSCOUTS for the 2018 Alumni Brunch another long-time alumni for their dedication and commitment. IRL SCOUTS • COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • HARACTER • GIRL SCOUTS • GIRL Donate Now! SCOUTS to Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland support girls in 30 counties COURAGE • CONFIDENCEGifts CHARACTER and• provide them leadership experiences that build their courage, confidence, and character and give them the tools to dream big and GIRL SCOUTS • GIRL SCOUTS •Make COURAGE change the world. your gift today at gsoh.org/donate. G.I.R.L. 2017 was a blast! Ella, a Brownie, said she had fun in the color guard during opening ceremony where Leaving a Legacy she carried the Girl Scout flag. CONFIDENCE • CHARACTER • GIRL Ever consider making a planned gift to Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland? COUTS • GIRL SCOUTS • COURAGE • CONOr have you already made that but not yet told the Follow• and tag us @GirlScoutsOH IDENCE CHARACTER • GIRL SCOUTS •commitment, staff at GSOH? If you answered yes to either of these questions, please contact IRL SCOUTS • COURAGE • CONFIDENCE •us at give@gsoh.org or Have a Girl Scout story to share? 614-487-8101. We want to hear about it! Submit your story HARACTER •be GIRL • GIRL SCOUTS online and it could featured onSCOUTS social media: COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • CHARACTER gsoh.org/gsstory Your planned gift will make a lasting impact on girls in our community for generations to come. GIRL SCOUTS • GIRL SCOUTS • COURAGE 2 CONFIDENCE • CHARACTER • GIRL Your commitment could be amplified through The Dianne Belk, Lawrence Calder, and the Erik and Ava Anderson Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenges. If GSOH secures six new planned gift commitments through September 2018, they will make a personal commitment to our council as well.
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YOU CHANGED HER LIFE IN 2017 Deepest gratitude to our donors, our volunteers, and everyone who supported Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland in 2017. With your help, we gave more than 18,000 girls unforgettable experiences and lifelong skills.
This year… We served
18,525 troop girls.
2,040
We served girls unable to participate in a traditional troop through Community Outreach.
Our Chief Executive Officer, Tammy Wharton, was recognized as a Woman Welding the Way through WELD and featured in the WELD “Earned it, Own It” calendar.
We were recognized by The Columbus Foundation as one of the Top 5 Nonprofits to Watch.
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We celebrated Gold Award Girl Scouts.
We were recognized by GSUSA for an increase in membership and volunteers.
We co-hosted GSUSA’s national convention, G.I.R.L. 2017, where 10,000+ girls and advocates came together for a week of inspiration and conversation, fully supported by the community in painting the town Girl Scout green.
Thank you for taking the lead like a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to help girls dream big and change the world! We are so grateful for your support.
WHAT’S NEXT?
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Identify and learn about tapping maple trees Discover what it takes to turn sap into syrup Taste maple syrup made by Girl Scouts …and more at your own pace!
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Did you know Camp Ken-Jockety is host to hundreds of maple trees, ready for tapping? Last year, more than 500 Girl Scouts learned STEM skills by making maple syrup from those trees.
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President and Chair of the Board: Julie Holbein Chief Executive Officer: Tammy H. Wharton
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