Annual Report

From our CEO and Board Chair

Leadership transitions allow us time to pause and reflect. As we stop and consider Girl Scouts of Western Ohio during our own leadership change, one thing is clear: We have a strong foundation, and our future is bright.

As we reflect on the results of 2022, we see many signs of growth and recovery, setting a foundation for us to reach even more girls with impactful programs in 2023. Girls continued to join Girl Scouts in our area — girls who will gain a better sense of self of who they are, girls who will tackle challenges head-on, and girls who are changing the world for today, and tomorrow. This continued participation demonstrates that girls need Girl Scouts today as much as ever.

In addition to ongoing participation, we’ve also seen the return of innovative, engaging, and unique programs, with high program participation rates across our council. Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is providing programming that girls want, from art to canoeing to robotics, and more!

This year also brought girls back to summer camp. With multiple improvements funded by our generous Empower Her donors, girls and volunteers returned to new and updated buildings, informative kiosks, a new pool, renovated sleeping quarters, and more! This commitment to renovated facilities and outstanding outdoor experiences for our Girl Scouts is so inspiring!

Although we’ve seen successes this year, our work is not done. Being a girl in today’s times can be tough. With external pressures exacerbated by social media, the uncertainty brought about by current events, and outdated norms about what girls can and cannot do, it’s critical that we continue to build resiliency in girls. We remain as committed as ever to our mission, and committed to the important work of ensuring that every girl can be her best self in Girl Scouts.

As we continue on our shared mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place, we know that this year would not be possible without the unwavering support of our volunteers and supporters.

We extend a heartfelt “thank you” to the thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters across our council—the people who we partner with every day to ensure every girl receives the very best in Girl Scouts. Thank you for all you do, we are grateful.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Aimée Sproles Chief Executive Officer Victoria Nilles Board Chair

Our Mission, Promise, and Law

Mission

To build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Promise Law 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.

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.

*Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.

2022 at a Glance

25,000 Girl Members

10,827 Volunteers

23,372 Badges

5,970 Campers

960 Donors

336 Programs Offered

2,776,694 Packages of Cookies

279 Highest Awards