2011 Annual Report
october 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011
The 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.
Mission Statement Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
* When saying the Girl Scout Promise, individuals may substitute for God the word that best expresses their spiritual beliefs.
Volunteer leadership The history of Girl Scouts is the story of volunteer leadership. As we look back on our past 100 years, we thank all of the volunteers who have worked to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Currently, Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council has 3,400 volunteers setting the tone for our service movement to support the almost 9,600 girls. Our volunteers, past and present, take strength from our rich history as they give their time and talents to support our girls in becoming family, workplace, community and national leaders. In today’s world, our girls have a greater need than ever before for Girl Scout programming with strong foundations built on respect, courtesy, honor and duty. Moving forward, we are increasing our membership drive by reaching out to previously underserved populations of high-poverty communities, teens and Latina and African American-girls. We know the importance of reaching all girls to encourage them to become our next generation of leaders. Thank you for your support of Girl Scouts. We encourage you to help us recruit more volunteers, to ensure that every girl has the opportunity to become a Girl Scout.
Dawn Meade-Duffy Chair, Board of Directors
Cynthia H. Breunig President & Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scout Pathways Pathways offer six different ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouting. Girls can choose to follow some or all of these Pathways within a single year. The Girl Scout community nationwide continues developing new approaches to ensure that girls and adults can participate in Girl Scouting in a variety of ways that meet individual needs. Girls are given the opportunity to explore their skills and interests, and inspired to reach their personal best, through a variety of fun and enriching leadership experiences. No matter where and or how they participate, girls get the necessary guidance they need from adult volunteers and Council staff to develop their leadership skills and understand how those skills can be used to make a difference in the world.
CAMP Day and resident camps, focused on outdoor and/or environmental education
EVENTS Single-day events; different girls, each event
Girl Scout Pathways for Girls
VIRTUAL Interactive program delivered in a safe and secure online environment
SERIES Same girls, all sessions; relating to a specific theme or purpose
TRAVEL Regional, national, and international trips TROOPS Same girls, all sessions; typically spans the length of a school year
Troop Experience
In addition to Council-wide events like Believe in Girls, our girls enjoyed hundreds
Over 850 troops were active in the San Gorgonio Council during 2011. Ranging in size from 5 to well over 50 girls, troops have unique characteristics like same age, multiple ages, and special needs. They all have three things in common: age-specific Journeys, close friendships and strong volunteer leadership.
of regional and local events—all planned and executed by volunteers and the girls themselves. Girls participated in regional camp-outs, skate parties, badge- and Journey-related events, holiday-themed dances and parties, bowling parties, bring-a-buddy events, cooking classes, hiking and backpacking, Thinking Day activities and day camps. Junior Jam attracted over 200 girls and adults, where girls learned new skills as they advanced in Girl Scouting.
Girl Scouts on the move!
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At camp, girls experienced activities that led them down many paths Campers had the chance to succeed, challenge themselves, and just let their hair down!
Over the summer of 2011, 460 girls participated in Girl Scout resident camp adventures at Camp Azalea Trails.
Girls experienced dozens of traditional and modern activities, such as arts and crafts, cooking, rock climbing, zip lines, campfire activities, drama, music and astronomy. San Gorgonio Council ensures summer enrichment programs are available to all Girl Scouts through camperships, funded by our local regional funds, local business and individual donors. Camperships are offered for low-income families or girls in foster care.
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“The goaL–setting and planning components learned by the girls through the cookie program enable them to gain financial skills that will last a lifetime.”
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change the world; even if that means standing up for something they believe in when everyone else around them is sitting down.
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Alyssa Wolk wanted to call attention to the plight of Holocaust survivors that are living in Eastern Europe. These survivors were affected not only by the Holocaust, but also by post-World War II chaos. Because of this, they now live in poverty. She brought this issue of the “ Forgotten Ones“ to her community in a public brunch featuring Zane Buzby of the Survivor Mitzvah Project, who spoke about the work of her organization.
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Connecting Our Kids to the Environment
Kayla
Midcourt Monsters
Stephanie
Kimberly
Christine
Elaine
Music in Murietta
High Desert Super Troop
Point the Way
Pets Are Worth Saving
Haily
Healthy Food for All
Alyssa
Chelsea
Drama Club
Rebekah Cheer Camp
It all Began with a Dream
Hillary
Colors of the World
Brittany
Read Today for Success Tomorrow
Sara
Wood Face Cut Out Photo Stands
Emily
Cheerleading Day Camp
Stephanie
City Beautification Moral
Kaitlin
Healthy Food for All
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Logan Heathy Food for All
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Loma Linda Child Boxes
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highlight of this project was to see smiles on those who hadn’t smiled before.”
Kayla
“This project really helps…it’s really neat to get to know them and know their story…it definitely was such a great experience for me.” Kaitlin
Girl Scout Silver Award
performed over 4200 hours of community service
Star Alcazar Brooke Anderson Jessica Babst Hailey Baggest Hannah Barry Kaitlyn Berry Marlene Blanco Kelsey Bond Natalie Borresen Lauren Bosler Elizabeth Brandon Taylor Britt Hannah Brown Taylor Carlson Abby Jordan Carpentier Chloe Carter Brookelynn Chastain Jacqueline Chavez Alexis Chavez Rebecca Clossick Allison Colon Michelle Copeland Morgan Craig Jasmine N. Daffin Madison Decker Cecilia Diaz-Gallegos Angela Didier
Monet Duffin Katrina Estrada Holly Everson Dana Faria Brooke Fettig Katie Flynn Karlie Foley Sasha Gabriel Taylor Gaetje Chloe’ Gamboa Deanna Garcia Janelle Garland Autumn Gerber Hailey Gonzales Irene Gonzalez Estefania Gonzalez Hannah Goodwin Madison Hales Jazmine Hancock Elizabeth Hansen Ashlynn Hardin Whitney Hetrick Amy Holmes Lyssandra Marie Huertero Natalie Jarmon Kory Johnson
Rosalinda Jones Jessica Jones Kara Juhl Alicia Kawamoto Jessica King Sydney Knieriem Sydni Lambert Kristen Lem Marisa Lizarde Hannah Long Yolette Loredo Cristina Madalo Alicia Manley Celina Martinez Yohana Martinez Kaitlyn Matousek Taylor Mauk Claire Nicole McIntyre Kate Marlene McIntyre Allison McKenzie Danielle Mitchell Kayla Mitchum Emily Morgan Crystal Munoz Katrina Murdock Kimberly Murray Paige Negrete
Brooke Nguyen Hailey O’Neil Carissa Pacheco Chloe Patterson Danielle Pease Kristen Primmer Taylor Probst Alyssa Ramirez Kyana Rampley Lindsey Riley Danielle Robinson Cierra Roy Breanna Ruelas Ashley Ruiz McKayla Rush Julia Seiberling Elizabeth Seter Lauren Showalter Emily Simon Lauren Nicole Smith Laura Snowden Melissa St.Amant Katelynn Stover Melissa Sumners Victoria Valdy Emily Ventimiglia Noel Vicino
Analise Warner Chelsea Weldon LaShanee Williams Lindsey Ybarra Samantha Zuniga
The Girl Scout Silver Award The Silver Award is the highest award that Cadette Girl Scouts can earn. 2011 was the final transitional year for the Silver Award program, as it moved from a self- improvement focus to Take - Action projects addressing community Needs. Girls ages 11 -14, or in grades 6 - 9, demonstrate leadership, consisting of goal - setting and identification of solutions to significant community Challenges. The final qualification stage consists of take – action projects serving communities other then the girl scout community . Girls with Silver Award projects work closely with trained volunteers and Council staff to ensure that rigorous requirements, tailored to each project, are met.
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Antonia has seen Alzheimer’s disease in her own home where her grandmother resides. Her goal was to bring awareness to teens about Alzheimer’s and to train them to work with seniors that are afflicted. Antonia has spoken publicly at several events, sharing her personal story regarding the disease and the importance of teen volunteerism at memory care facilities. Through her efforts, the first “Junior Volunteer” program was started at Five Star Club Senior Center.
HONORS AND AWARDS
GSUSA 2011 National Young Woman of Distinction National R.E.A.L – Justine Magazine, 2011 Girl Scout Gold Award, 2010 National Youth Leadership Award, Hispanic Women’s Corporation, 2009 Girl Scout Silver Award, 2008
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council, Daisy to Present (13 years)
Consultant, National Board of Directors, GSUSA, 2009-2012 Advocacy Task Group Member, Girl Scouts USA, 2010-2011 Costa Rica Outward Bound, 2010 Achievement Award – AllyKatzz Town Hall Meeting, UCLA, 2010 Girl Scouts “Pathways to Politics 2008,” Rutgers University Center for American Women and Politics, July 2008 Girl Scout Advocacy Day - Sacramento, California, 2007
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ACTING
GSUSA National Young Woman of Distinction, 2011 Mistress of Ceremonies, The Healthy Media for Youth Summit United States Capitol, Washington D.C., 2010 Panelist – “What if Girls Ran the World,” GSUSA 2010, New York Mistress of Ceremonies, Hispanic Women’s Corporation High School Conference, 2009 Girl Scout “World Thinking Day,” Palm Springs, CA, 2009 Mistress of Ceremonies, 51st National Girl Scout Council Session 2008, Indianapolis, IN Girl Scout Leader Conference “We Believe In Girls,” Ontario, CA, 2008 Girl Scout CEO Summit, La Quinta, CA, 2008
2011 The Leader of the Year Award goes to an active adult member registered with GSUSA who provided outstanding service to girls over a period of 5 consecutive years and is only presented to one leader a year.
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Theresa is sensitive to the needs of others and brings out the best in them. She mentors parents to become actively involved with their girls. She challenges the status quo, finding new Take–Action Projects for girls in Riverside. She facilitates personal growth and encourages the girls’ self-expression. She is an exceptional role model to the girls and a shining example of how the Girl Scout Promise and Law can be lived.
2,510 Juniors
2,620 brownies
1,824 Cadettes
450 Ambassadors
608 Seniors
9,597 Girl Scouts 1,585 DAisies
3,378 Cleared and trained
4,861
Adults
580 lifetime members
High Desert
2,446
Girls
1,337
1,242
631 Adults
Adults
2011 Board of Directors Officers Dawn Meade-Duffy, Chair Mary Perry, 1st Vice Chair Andy Avery, 2nd Vice Chair Jamie Robinson, Treasurer Irene N. Rodriguez, Secretary
Girls
Central
2,218
1,168
2,634
Adults
Girls
1,229
Central west
Adults
Girls
Board Members at Large Kelly Allen Hardy Brown Bruce Gordon Debbie Gradias Kit Mac Nee Michelle Skiljan Mike Smith
Southwest
1,057
496 Adults
Girls
Low Desert
Region Chairs Karen Early, High Desert Julie Jordan, Central Paula McGaugh, Southwest Beth Newton, Low Desert Rena Skelskey, Central West
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