2013 Annual Report From the Board Chair & CEO Financials As we wrapped up Girl Scouting’s 100th anniversary celebration, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT) 2012-2013 membership year Public Support Contributions & Special Events 783,282 was focused on mobilizing the community in support of our girls and 643,516 their leadership potential. United Way Grants 183,685 Since the official opening of the West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center Total Public Support 1,610,483 on October 2, 2012, GSSWT has served an average monthly participation rate of 411 girls and adults through Girl Scout programming and volunteer Revenues enrichment sessions. More than 600 girls were served through the Product Sales, net 3,260,307 inaugural year of Camp Metro at the west side center. Program Fees 521,123 Retail Sales, net 197,527 We celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the Sally Cheever Girl Scout Investment Income 207,424 Leadership Center in November 2012, unveiling the new Girl Scout Gold In-kind Contributions 82,683 Award recognition wall and camp tribute walls. We were thrilled to have Other 13,499 members of Sally Cheever's family join our girls, volunteers and staff as Total Revenues 4,282,563 we celebrated this historic milestone in our organization. Total Public Support & Revenues 5,893,046 We further expanded the Gamma Sigma Girls® and Pearls program this year. This unique leadership development series for high school and middle school girls began as a pilot program in 2010 through a partnership Expenses Program Services 5,645,335 with San Antonio ISD. It has since stretched from 250 girls on 10 campuses Support Services 620,095 to more than 1,650 girls across 36 campuses in five area school districts, Fundraising 298,098 including Edgewood ISD, Harlandale ISD, San Antonio ISD, Southwest ISD Total Expenses 6,563,528 and Uvalde Consolidated ISD. Change in Net Assets (670,482) The Gamma Sigma program combines the proven outcomes of the Girl Net Assets at beginning of year 13,693,497 Scout Leadership Experience with a college sorority-type setting, targeting Net Assets at end of year $13,023,015 girls who have a limited history of Girl Scouting in their families. The program brings girls together through the bond of sisterhood and allows them to explore common interests in a safe space while focusing on advocacy, taking action and being college-bound. re Through our outstanding facilities and programs like Gamma Sigma v e Girls®, we are sustaining our membership growth and enhancing n programs to provide the best possible leadership experiences to our girls. u e Without the support of our volunteers, donors, alumnae, friends and s community partners, the mission of Girl Scouts to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place would not be possible. On behalf of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, we thank you for your commitment to our girls and look forward to another successful year!
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and others, locally and globally. and find success in a 21st century world. 4. Girls educate and inspire others. 5. Girls feel empowered to V make a difference in the Girl Scouts helps girls discover themselves, connect with others and take action world. to create positive change in their communities. These leadership processes are girl-led and encourage learning by doing and cooperative learning. V 15 Connect (with others) Outcomes of 1. Girls develop healthy the Girl Scout relationships. V 2. Girls can resolve conflict. Leadership Discover 3. Girls feel connected to their Experience (self) communities, locally and globally. 4. Girls promote cooperation and Leadership 1. Girls develop a strong sense team building. of self. 5. Girls advance diversity in a
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White Black American Indian/ Alaskan Native Not Legend Multiple Hawaiian 30,680 total members in '13 Diversity Reported (as of Sept. 30, 2013) *percentages above total more than 100% due to race and ethnicity being reported simultaneously. 2012-2013 Successes Wrapping up the 100th anniversary— GSSWT geared up for GirlExpo, celebrating everything great about being a girl and provided interactive activities promot- ing STEM, self-esteem, healthy living and more. The event, held Oct. 6 at the Freeman Coliseum, with more than 2,100 participants, welcomed back GSUSA CEO Anna Maria Chávez and included a special appearance from NASA astronaut Dr. Shannon Walker and grand finale concert by Jonnie & Brookie, who premiered their original song, “Girl
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C West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center at Coronado/Escobar p i Community leaders, Girl Scouts, alumnae and Mayor Julián h Grand Opening— s r e Castro attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 2 to celebrate the opening of the d a e new West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center at Coronado/Escobar. Edgewood ISD and L t u the Westside Development Corporation partnered with GSSWT to make its vision of a o Sc larger facility to serve as the council's center for girl programming, adult learning and family rl Gi Ca e enrichment opportunities on the west side a reality. Located at 5622 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., mp t Sid Metro at the Wes GSSWT inhabits 40,000 sq. ft. of the campus, including the cafeteria and gym. 5th Anniversary of the Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center— On November 29, 2012, GSSWT celebrated five years since opening the doors of its flagship head- quarters in north central San Antonio. Several improvements to the building since its construc- tion in 2007 were unveiled, including the remodeled Volunteer Service Center and data room, as well as interior design features such as the colorful Gold Award recognition wall and a tribute to camp, complete with memorable quotes from campers and photos of Camp La Jita and Camp Mira Sol through 60 years of each property’s history.
Girl Power! at the Institute of Texan Cultures— On Feb. 22, the Institute of Texan Cultures opened "Girl Power!" The exhibit looked back on a century of Girl Scouting and reaffirmed its core principles as the program entered another
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g e explored and illustrated the themes of Engage, Empower and Experience with stories n e r from local "Girl Scout Greats" and artifacts from local and national Girl Scout programs. a t io The exhibit remained in the downstairs gallery of the museum until Sept. 29. n s o f G Leadership Lounge— The Volunteer Resource Center created and implemented irl Sc eight Leadership Lounges to offer more than 300 volunteers a space to network and enhance ou ts t at t hibi their Girl Scout Leadership Experience. he Girl Power! ex Mobile Leadership Center— The Mobile Leadership Center logged 243 hours traveling to 20 counties beyond San Antonio. Offering services ranging from a Girl Scout Shop, resource center, adult learning sessions and computer lab, the mobile center creates a potential impact to 26,454 people.
¡Viva Fiesta!— Girl Scouts took part in a variety of Fiesta events, including the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. The first-ever Girl Scout cookie Fiesta medal was created, featuring the Samoa as the first of a five-cookie series.
On the Green ToGetHerThere— The inaugural golf tournament was held on March 26 at Canyon Springs Golf Club. Putters and sponsors contributed $11,347 in net proceeds, which were raised through the Valero Texas Open Birdies for Charity® program. GSSWT successfully made the Top 52 for the first time.
In its 26th year, the annual Trefoil event honored Carri Baker Wells, Girl Trefoil 2013— a d Scout alumna and Chief Operations Officer for Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP. e c u CPS Energy, H-E-B, SWBC, Valero Energy Corporation and Wells Fargo returned as Trefoil a S e Level Business Patch partners—providing a total of $150,000 in support. Total income from n e the luncheon was $340,157. Ir The State of Girls: Unfinished Business The latest from the Girl Scout Research Institute
Promising News for Girls—But Struggles Persist The most recent report from the Girl Scout Research Institute indicates promising news for girls regarding their educational attainment; extracurricular, volunteer and pro-social activities; reduction of risk behaviors; and connection to the digital world. However, the report also demonstrates that many girls are being left behind: they struggle in their everyday lives at school, at home, and in other social environments with issues such as relational aggression, bullying, depression and even suicidal ideation.
In the workforce women are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and the research shows that this trend starts in girlhood. Not surprisingly, in the face of struggles to gain a foothold in these key areas, many girls see barriers to their wider leadership potential.
Of further significance is that not all girls are faring the same. In particular, Black/African American and Hispanic/Latina girls face considerable challenges in making successful transitions to adulthood. Poverty and a lack of resources limit many Hispanic/Latina and Black/African American girls from having access to good healthcare and nutritional and general wellness, opportunities to prioritize education and the chance to explore constructive extracurricular activities. As a result, their overall quality of life may be compromised.
F o Data Is Not Destiny! u r g e Where Girl Scouting Makes a Difference n e r a We know that “data is not destiny,” and as the premier t io n leadership development organization for girls, s o Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls f G irl develop to their full potential. The study highlights key Sc ou areas of challenge and opportunity for girls in the U.S., ts t at t hibi he Girl Power! ex as well as solutions for better supporting girls based on contributions of the Girl Scout Movement.
“Gamma Sigma Girls® meant being a leader for the first time, or at least having a leadership title—something that told others I was a leader rather than them having to figure it out on their own. It meant having friends who had similar values and goals. Having a team, that was like a family.” —Irene Sauceda, Gamma Sigma Girls® president, Jefferson High School Class of 2011, a d e Junior at Texas State University c u a S e n e Ir Shield-Ayres Foundation Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Jackie L. Gorman Silver Eagle Distributors Sampson, LLP The Greater San Antonio 2013 South Texas Money Lone Star Capital Bank, NA Chamber of Commerce Management, Ltd. Janey Briscoe Marmion Mr. & Mrs. Bill Greehey Major Stumberg Trust Mike Burke Group Pricilla Hill-Ardoin Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Diane M. Hirsch Donors Texas, Inc. LLC Ladies Auxiliary VFW Our thanks to the many United Way of Comal County Jennifer Moriarty Denise D. Landon donors who supported the UTSA Institute of Morris Family Partners Marmon Mok Architecture Girl Scout Mission with their Texan Cultures Nathalie & Gladys Dalkowitz Elaine Mendoza generosity during 2013. Tullos & Carri Wells Charitable Trust San Antonio Housing Authority Wells Fargo Insurance Services Our Lady of the Lake University The Honorable Joe & Leadership Circle USA, Inc. Padgett, Stratemann & Co., LLP Julie Straus ($25,000+ ) Women & Girls Development Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. Elizabeth R. Swize The Charity Ball Association of Fund of the San Antonio Rose González Pérez Diane M. Theiss San Antonio Area Foundation Rackspace Hosting Jill Torbert City of San Antonio Linda Ramón Webhead Technologies, Inc. CPS Energy Honor Circle Robert A. & Kathey K. Anderson Joanna F. 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