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Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

State of the Girl Breakfast Highlights Current Girl Issues

An interactive discussion among community leaders, hosted by WBNS 10TV anchor Tracy Townsend, kicked off our first annual State of the Girl breakfast in March. Speakers Lilleana Cavanaugh, Dr. Valerie Lee, and Columbus Police Chief Kimberly Jacobs shared insights on the issues girls are currently facing. Economic diversity, education, and social challenges, as well as our girl speakers’ personal stories emphasized the importance of taking action on behalf of girls. Our data from the Girl Scout Research Institute’s State of Girls: Unfinished Business was presented as a callto-action to break down barriers hindering girls’ leadership and future success. If you missed this first State of the Girl event, or if you want to stay current on the real issues affecting our girls, we encourage you to subscribe to our monthly Glimpse of the Girl e-newsletter. Visit gsoh.org/about/glimpse-girl/ to subscribe.

The State of Girls:

Unfinished Business A Report from the Girl Scou

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Girl Scout Gold Award recipients with Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council CEO Tammy H. Wharton at the Pinning Ceremony on April 12, 2014. To read more about each girl’s impactful project, see page 4.

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The state of today’s girls demands our undivided attention. Girls don’t live solely in the protected reality of Girl Scouts; they live in the real world, and they face real issues. Girl Scouts is uniquely positioned to address these issues, as well as to bring our community stakeholders together on behalf of girls. I am proud of our collective accomplishments, yet understand that our work is far from finished.

Our girls are children and young women who navigate bullies and internet predators, sometimes on a daily basis. The media spends millions of dollars encouraging them to look older, act older, and feel older. Yet, funding is becoming scarce for programs that encourage girls to love their inner and outer selves, model healthy lifestyles, and promote participation in ageappropriate relationships.

Many factors impact a girl’s chance to reach her fullest potential: her access to education, her mental health, her social network, and her own view of leadership, as examples. Girl Scouts offers time-tested programs which address these issues, enabling each girl to learn, grow, and achieve her highest goals with the power of positive relationships and experiences. With your help, we continue to be the leading girls organization, empowering each girl to believe in herself, while guiding her on a lifetime journey of building courage, confidence, and character.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Tammy H. Wharton CEO, Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Board of Directors 2013-2014 President and Chair Laura L. Warren L Brands First Vice Chair Arlene K. Alexander White Castle Management Co. Second Vice Chair Julie Sloat American Electric Power Secretary Nancy Pyon Bogard Insurance/Coldwell Banker Treasurer Gwen Von Holten Battelle Memorial Institute MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Michele Bertoia Huntington National Bank Mary Ann Dutro M A Dutro CPA, LLC Tamra Fitzpatrick Columbus Jewish Foundation Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz Ohio National Guard Kristyn Hartman 10TV News Anchor

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Cynthia Hoffman Schneider Downs Julie Holbein Cardinal Health Nikki Johnston PNC Bank Amanda McNutt Columbus Radiology Natasha Pongonis DK Web Consulting Patrick Porter Rea & Associates Mindy Price Direct Effect Solutions Jennifer Reimer OhioHealth Sara Rose Sara L. Rose, LLC Theresa Schaefer Ohio Department of Insurance Annette Whittemore Chase Wealth Management GIRL MEMBERS McKayla Anderson, Hocking County Emily Kurz, Franklin County Alternate: Stephanie Merz, Franklin County

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Chillicothe Service Center Relocates to Improve Service Delivery

As of June 2, 2014, the Chillicothe Service Center has moved to a larger space at 1130 Western Avenue to help us better serve area volunteers.

Have You Re-Enrolled Your Kroger Plus Card?

Please remember to re-enroll your Kroger Plus Card so you can raise funds for GSOH, while continuing to earn your own Kroger Plus points and rewards! Please go to www.kroger. com/communityrewards.

I Can’t Wait to Re-register!

June 16–September 6: On Time registration

Re-register your troop before September 6th, and you, your girls, and your service unit can earn great rewards! For a complete list of rewards and details, visit www.gsoh.org/re-register.

Beery Earns Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Scholarship Huntington High School graduate Rachel Beery is the 2014 recipient of the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Scholarship. Rachel will attend Bowling Green State University in the fall to study international studies and political science. Rachel has been very active in Girl Scouts for 12 years, including serving as a girl member of the council board of directors, and as a national delegate to the 2011 Girl Scouts National Council Session. She received her scholarship at the Annual Meeting on April 12.

This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior to further her education at an accredited two- or fouryear college, university, or trade school.

Hamman Earns Bronze Cross Award Girl Scout Cadette Abby Hamman received the Girl Scouts of the USA Bronze Cross lifesaving award at the council’s Annual Meeting on April 12. She earned this award for her quick reaction in a time of crisis; escorting her brother and a friend to safety during a house fire.

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Fall Product Rally—Dive In! Dive into our 2014-2015 membership year and be active in our Fall Product Program, running from September 19 through October 25. By attending our rally, girls will have fun learning about all the new fall products while making crafts and playing games. We’ll also provide helpful sales strategies for them to use throughout the fall sale. Each girl attending will receive a 2014-2015 rally patch. The event will take place on Sunday September 14, 2014, from 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m., at Camp Ken-Jockety. The cost is $3 per person, and the deadline to register is Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Come and see how cute and fun all the rewards are this year! One of our favorites!

April Appeal Brings May Tributes Our April appeal letter invited supporters to give in honor or memory of a woman who had made a difference in their lives.

Here are the messages we received for this newsletter.

John and Sue Shilling gave in honor of their daughter Sara Scott, and granddaughters Emma and Lily Danielsson.

John and Roxie Underwood gave in honor of Daphne Underwood Moehring, saying, “Thank you for volunteering as a Girl Scout troop leader in Gahanna.” - Mom John Biehl gave in memory of Ruthanne Biehl.

Mary Lou Hastings gave in memory of Libby Butterman.

Shirley Hight gave in honor of Patty Gray. Her message: “This is another way of thanking you for being with me on 1-28-12 and your encouragement in the days, weeks, months and now years after. From one Girl Scout to another. Sincerely, Shirley Hight” We thank each donor for the support of their loved ones and GSOH.

Ann Lodder Honored at George Meany Award Banquet Congratulations to lifetime member Ann Lodder for receiving the 2014 Central Ohio AFL-CIO Scouting Award at the George Meany Award Banquet of the Central Ohio Labor Council AFL-CIO. This award recognizes an adult union member for outstanding service to youth through the Girl Scout program. A union worker for 18 years with Local 747 chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, Ann has served as a troop leader, service team member, and director of Sugarbush day camp.

2014 Girl Scout Convention Registration for the 2014 Girl Scout Convention, October 16-19, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah, is now live! Alumnae and visitor packages are available— purchase your package now to guarantee your spot and save BIG! You definitely won’t want to miss the amazing and inspirational experiences that will be happening during the ultimate girls’ weekend. Get all the details you’ll need to register here: http://convention.girlscouts.org/.

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2014 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. Congratulations to all of the 2014 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients of Ohio’s Heartland Council. GSOH is extremely proud of each of you!

Rachel Beery, through Living Water, raised awareness about water scarcity, provided a well for clean drinking water to a school in India, and supplied 40 PackH20s for women and children to carry well water to their homes.

Sarah Boes planted an environmentally friendly rain garden at an elementary school in Westerville to prevent polluted runoff from entering storm drains, for her project, Elementary School Gardens.

Mary Carson created a Science Camp for Girls, which used fun science activities to teach third and fourth grade girls about women scientists and careers in various science fields, and to embrace their intelligence.

Elizabeth Churilla brought cultural awareness and understanding to her school and community through Mi Cultura, Tu Cultura, hosting an exchange student from Spain who shared Spanish culture and traditions.

Alexandra Domrose increased girls’ selfconfidence by teaching them simple skin, hair, and nail care techniques, and exercises to keep their minds and bodies healthy, through A Day of Beauty and Health.

Amanda Goodwin built and installed Adirondack chairs and benches along a Zangmeister Cancer Treatment Center walkway, allowing patients undergoing cancer treatment to be uplifted by An Escape into Nature.

Kayla Henderson coached the Bellepoint 8U Girls Softball Team for Softball Love It, to share the life skills of teamwork, sports nutrition, conditioning, and the fundamentals of softball with girls age 8 and younger.

Elizabeth Hendricks created a Delaware Teen Writers’ Group, to encourage aspiring teen writers. She organized writing workshops, where group members benefited from discussion and critique of their work.

Kacie Iuvara conducted Kacie’s Place Reading Camp, encouraging children’s love of reading to grow and their imaginations to take flight, and making reading enjoyable by using games based on the books they read.

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Victoria Kiraly’s project, Lest We Forget, recognized and honored those Bishop Hartley High School graduates who have entered military service, creating a permanent hallway display with their names and pictures.

Danielle Kochensparger’s Looking Back at Groveport’s Past created excitement for learning about history and its impact on people’s lives, through A Pioneer’s Christmas Eve, and a tour explaining Groveport’s transportation evolution.

Daysha Love’s project, Children for Children’s, recruited teen volunteers, who visited the Ronald McDonald House to brighten the holidays by doing crafts with the children, preparing meals, and cleaning the kitchen and eating area.

Samantha Plewes, through Helping Spread Awareness about the Volunteers of America Youth Education Center, facilitated donation drives for personal hygiene products, and conducted lessons on social skills and emotional awareness with the center’s clients, children either currently or recently homeless.

Abigail Pryor created Sharp Notes (A Band Mentoring Program), leading members of the band to mentor new members with marching, playing, and general issues with the transition from middle school to high school.

Kristen Seely’s project, Meeting Needs of Immigrants in the Local Community, resulted in her creation of a “Columbus Community Resource Guide” to Central Ohio organizations and social services, for recent immigrants’ use.

Yvonne Staton, through I Spy a Lullaby, shared information on the field of music therapy and the healing power of music.

She recorded a CD of lullabies to aid music therapists with their work.

Cassidy Wilburn sought to educate people through her project, Stop, What’s That Sound? She conducted weather preparedness programs at Ohio’s Pike Lake, Rocky Fork, and Paint Creek State Parks.

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Council Recognitions 2014 We recognize the volunteers who devote themselves to building girls of courage, confidence, and character. Your enormous contribution of time, talent, and treasure to ensure our girls’ bright futures is deeply appreciated. Congratulations to all the recipients of council-approved adult recognitions and to our U-Rock service units!

Appreciation Pin Katina Allen, Coretta King Schillwind Dawn Archey, Westerville Dixie Baisden, Johns North Fork Anna Bates, Westerville Vanessa Brias, Helen Crane Kathleen Burk, Canal Trail Amy Butz, Marion County Teaira Campbell, Heart of Muskingum Belinda Carr, Johns North Fork Andrea Clark, Whetstone Sharon Clark, Shawnee Valley Melissa Clawson, Harmony Raquel Cochran, Westerville Cathy Conway, Dublin Marie Cooper, Fayette Julie Doel, Westerville Helen Domer, East Wayne Heather Fisher, Harmony Cathy Garvey, Jackson Tiffany Geiger, Johns North Fork Tawana Golding, Fayette Beth Guthrie, Hilliard Jessica Hamm, Scenic Hills Wendy Hart, Northwest Anne Hochendoner, Dublin Pam Howard, Johns North Fork Dara Ickes, Hilliard Elizabeth Keller, Wooster Barbara Knicely, Tippecanoe Kathleen Kenyon, Logan Valley Joelyn Lanning, Morrow County Tammy Larr, Tippecanoe Janice Lonsdale, Westhill/Greenglen Melinda Metz, Helen Crane Brandy Montgomery, Helen Crane Kim Murnieks, Big Walnut Kristen Price, Westerville Amy Ruggiero, Dublin Tricia Russell, Helen Crane Dawn Salas-Ellinger, Scenic Hills Kim Shontz, Hilliard Dawna Shroads, Westerville Elizabeth Smith, Whetstone Julia Smith, Big Darby Teresa Thompson, Northwest Donna Ward,Tecumseh the

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Honor Pin Deanna Bragg-Boggs, Jackson Kimberly Burghy, Johns North Fork Stephanie Haskell, Ptanka/Rogers Tiffani Koch, Ptanka/Rogers Rebecca Mann, Westhill/Greenglen Sinetta Maul, Mansfield Pam Sweeney, Shelby/Shiloh/Plymouth Melissa Vivens, Harmony Deana Wiley, Jackson Marsha Williams, Highland Hills Thanks Badge Lorraine Engle, Westerville Vivian Hawkins, Coretta King Schillwind Leigh Hurley, Helen Crane Debbie Lovensheimer, Tippecanoe Ann Morrow, Canal Trail Maria Pla, Union Deb Seckel, Westerville Ann Smith, Whetstone Thanks II Badge Gretchen Hetrick, Big Darby Debbie Winn, Olentangy U-Rock Award Service Units Each service unit that successfully nominates at least one member of their delivery area for a council level award is eligible to receive the U-Rock (Recognizing Our Council Keepers) Award. The following service units have earned the U-Rock award for 2014: Big Darby, Big Walnut, Canal Trail, Coretta King Schillwind, Dublin, East Wayne, Fayette, Harmony, Heart of Muskingum, Helen Crane, Highland Hills, Hilliard, Jackson, Johns North Fork, Logan Valley, Mansfield, Marion County, Morrow County, Northwest, Olentangy, Ptanka/Rogers, Scenic Hills, Shawnee Valley, Shelby/Shiloh/Plymouth, Tecumseh, Tippecanoe, Union, Westerville, Westhill/Greenglen, Whetstone, Wooster

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2014 Annual Meeting Celebrates Our Success Our 2014 Annual Meeting, Girl Scout Gold Award Pinning Ceremony, and Council Recognitions event took place at the Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center in Powell on April 12, 2014. The council elected new governance volunteers including council delegates to the 2014 Girl Scouts of the USA National Council Session to be held in October in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our Girl Scout Choir also performed two songs in their council debut appearance.

Our Code of Regulations was amended to allow for the nomination and election of alternate girl board members and girl-atlarge representatives.

The following slate was elected at the Annual Meeting.

Congratulations to all new and returning members. The girl members of the board of directors and girl-at-large representatives will participate in the Girl Scout Delegate Advisory Council along with girl members elected as service unit delegates for the coming membership year.

Outgoing Board Secretary Theresa Shaeffer received the President’s Plaque in recognition of exceptional effort, exemplary dedication, and commitment to the work of the council.

OFFICERS Two-year term ending in 2016: Julie Sloat, Second Vice Chair Nancy Pyon, Secretary MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Two-year term ending in 2016: Michele Bertoia Tamra Fitzpatrick Kathryn Lowrey Gallowitz Kristyn Hartman Cynthia Hoffman Julie Holbein Natasha Pongonis Mindy Price Theresa Schaefer GIRL MEMBERS TO THE BOARD One-year term ending in 2015: McKayla Anderson Emily Kurz Alternate: Stephanie Mertz MEMBERS, BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Two-year term ending in 2016: Kathryn Lowrey Gallowitz Tamra Pace GIRL-AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES One-year term ending in 2015: Katharine Baldwin Taylor Bruck Marissa Donadio Emily Fan Sierra Hawkins Rhyan Klima Ellora Majumder Stephanie Mertz

Madelyn Miller Maggie Prosser Alternate: Genevieve Gray NATIONAL COUNCIL SESSION DELEGATES Three-year term ending in 2017:

ADULTS: Lisa Braun Joy Wigal French Julie Hernandez Julie Holbein Brandy McCord Kimberly Murnieks Dr. Maria Pla Sara Rose Melissa Vivens Laura Warren Tammy H. Wharton Jodi Zellers First Alternate: Lynda Guenther GIRLS: McKayla Anderson Sierra Hawkins Rhyan Klima Lauren Kreamer Second Alternate: Kiara Maria Hernandez

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GIRL SCOUTS OF OHIO’S HEARTLAND

Fall Delegate Forums Earlier This Year We will hold the fall 2014 Delegate Forums in September to allow adequate time for our National Delegates and staff to prepare for the 2014 Girl Scout Convention taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah in mid-October.

Delegates and alternates may choose from four forums and optional dates throughout the council’s jurisdiction to allow for ease of travel. Delegates and alternates are welcome to attend any or all of the four forums, not just the one closest to their home.

NORTH Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. gather; 7:00 p.m. meeting Location: Mansfield Service Center 35 North Park Street, Mansfield, 44902 EAST Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. gather; 7:00 p.m. meeting Location: Zanesville Service Center 3230 Bowers Lane, Zanesville, 43702 SOUTH Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. gather; 7:00 p.m. meeting Location: Chillicothe Library 550 Buckeye Street, Chillicothe, 45601 WEST Date: Monday, September 29, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. gather; 7:00 p.m. meeting Location: Messiah Lutheran Church 1200 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, 43068

Alumnae Spotlight

Fond memories of Girl Scouting led her to volunteer Stefanie Coe has been a Girl Scout for 28 years since joining Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails as a Brownie at age 7. Stefanie earned her Girl Scout Gold Award in 1995, and remain actively involved through graduation and beyond.

Stefanie loved her years as a Girl Scout and decided to continue volunteering as an adult. Representing her council as a delegate, Stefanie attended the Girl Scout National Convention in 1996, held in Fort Worth, Texas. This was her first time flying, and she vividly recalls the flight, as well as the conferences, speakers, entertainment, and everything else about a weekend of Girl Scouting. After completing a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton in 2001, Stefanie moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and began volunteering as a troop leader.

Stefanie looks forward to being involved in the National Convention when it will be held in Columbus in October of 2017. We are proud to have volunteers like Stefanie who have a passion for youth organizations and creating our future leaders of tomorrow.

SAVE THE DATE

Camp Ken-Jockety 85th Anniversary Open House

Camp Ken-Jockety

August 21, 2014

4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Adult Camporee

Camp Molly Lauman

September 5-7, 2014

4:30 p.m.–11:00 a.m.

Camp Ken-Jockety

September 21, 2014

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Camp Beckoning Trails

September 28, 2014

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

OSU, Marion

November 8, 2014

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

TBD, Columbus

November 15, 2014

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Leaders for Tomorrow

Aladdin Shrine Center

December 5, 2014

Noon–1:00 p.m.

2015 Annual Meeting & Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony

Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center

April 2015

TBD

Fall Kick-Off Autumn Adventure

The 36 participants in the 2014 Cookie U–Business Operations, Budgeting, and Your Cookie Business program celebrated their graduation on April 24.

The girls learned business skills through several sessions taught by local business women.

Left: the 2014 Cookie U graduates pose for the camera after the ceremony. the

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