Invest in Girls and CHANGE THE WORLD 2019 ANNUAL REPORT About the Cover Photo THE GIRL In the summer of 2019, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana received a $25,000 SCOUT grant from United Parcel Service PROMISE: to assist in funding our Zones of Hope program. Launched in 2017 On my honor, I will try: in partnership with the Gheens To serve God and my country, To help people at Foundation and Women 4 Women, all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. Zones of Hope provides the Girl Scout leadership experiences to girls THE GIRL SCOUT LAW: in at-risk zip codes who otherwise I will do my best to be: Honest and fair, Friendly and would face significant barriers for helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and participation. strong, And responsible for what I say and do, And to Our other funding partners include: Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use Lift a Life Foundation, KY. Social resources wisely, Welfare Foundation, and private Make the world a individuals. better place, And be Our additional partners for this a sister to every Girl Scout. program include: Jefferson County Public Schools Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Programs, the Louisville Urban League, Boys and Girls Clubs, area Housing Authorities, and the Family Scholar House.
At Girl Scouts, everything she’ll do is designed with, by, and for girls. www.gskentuckiana.org 2019 ANNUAL REPORT LETTER FROM CEO
Dear Friends,
In 2019 we served 10,383 girls in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on time-tested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead — in their own lives and in the world. Jackie ford We help every girl discover who she can be and what she can do, wherever she chooses to put her energy. The journey begins with the Girl Scout environment itself. To discover who she can be, she needs access to caring and wise adults who both inspire her and respect her. Our 5,000 volunteers do this every day!
As we moved into our 2020 membership year, we noted that our volunteers and girls are returning to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana in record numbers. We ranked 14th in the country for retention of our girl members and our first-year retention was the highest it has been in 10 years. In addition, our fund development efforts surpassed all their goals and we increased volunteer participation on committees, task groups and think tanks.
In closing, thank you to everyone for your support, whether through a financial donation or through a donation of time as a troop leader, camp volunteer or committee member. It is this support that helps our girls’ dreams come true. And, with your help and support, girls will develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime!
Sincerely,
Jackie Ford Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
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Dear Friends,
In our 2018 annual report back to the community published last March, we reported that in 2018 we completed our Strategic Alignment plan with the help from the community, girls, volunteers, parents, and board members. Through this process we identified our strategic priorities. On the next two pages, it is my pleasure to provide you an update on our work and progress achieved in these areas during 2019. You will see many accomplishments listed for our council, Sharon Handy as 2019 was very successful in many ways, from camp improvements, increased cookie sales and participation, to fundraising goals exceeded and many successful programs throughout our 64 county footprint. That said, we still have work to do to reach as many girls as possible so they can experience the benefits Girl Scouting offers. Nevertheless, we have much to celebrate thanks to our volunteers, staff and everyone who provides their time, talent and treasure to make our work possible.
At the end of the day, we all volunteer, work extra hours, and go the extra mile in order to make our council the best it can be for our 10,000 girl members. They are the reason we come together in the spirit of Girl Scouts. We are fortunate to see first-hand how when we invest in girls, we change the world. Please know that your support and dedication to our mission does not go unnoticed. We simply cannot do our work without you.
In closing, I would like to thank our retiring Chief Executive Officer, Jackie Ford, for her work during the past five years on behalf of our council. Jackie’s knowledge of Girl Scouts has brought a sense of stability and direction to our work and we appreciate all that she has done to improve the Kentuckiana Council.
Again, thank you for your investment in our girls. Please know that as board chair, I welcome your feedback and always have an open door for you to reach out to me with your comments and suggestions. You can reach me at [email protected] or [email protected].
Sincerely, Sharon Handy Sharon Handy Chair, Board of Directors Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
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Strategic Accomplishments from Alignment January 2019 to Update December 2019
Our Strategic Alignment placed focus on the following areas in 2019: Reach More Girls Increased Investments Higher Impact Programs Effective Operations Strong Brand We are pleased to report the following successes that were accomplished in each area in 2019: REACH MORE GIRLS • Girl Retention is at 67%, • Adult Retention is at a record high a strong 71.5% • First Year Girl Retention is • First Year Adult Retention is at 64.5%, a record high at 53.7%, a record high • Early Bird Renewal Goal • Zones of Hope program surpassed at 102% expanded through Louisville, of goal Bowling Green, and Paducah
HIGHER IMPACT (Programs) • Over 3,000 attendees for • Resident Camp at 60% Festival of the Arts capacity on first day of • Over 200 activities listed in registration opening the Spring/Summer Program & Training Guide
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Strategic Alignment Update Accomplishments from January 2019 to December 2019 INCREASED INVESTMENTS FALL PRODUCT • Desserts First raised over • Sales up 14% $56,000 (up 30% from 2018) • Girl participation up 16% COOKIE PROGRAM • Troop participation up 13% • Girl participation up 3% DEVELOPMENT • Per girl average (PGA) goal • Give for Good Louisville was surpassed at 102% raised over $27,000 in only of goal 24 hours (double the • Record number of Operation: amount raised in 2018) Cookie donations made at • Tough Cookie raised over 27,658 packages $46,000 (up 63% from 2018)
EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS • Troop leader, parent, and girl satisfaction is up significantly according to the 2019 Voices Count Survey taken by our members.
STRONGER BRAND • Social Media engagement and/or featured Girl Scouts increased from 2.7% to 5.5% of Kentuckiana and we • Council-wide Earned (free) received over $250,000 Media increased significantly in coverage with several in 2019 million webpage impressions • Throughout our 64 counties, via the media and digital 145 stories included media coverage
4 Girl Scout USA CEO Visits the Kentuckiana Council The national CEO of Girl Scouts USA, Sylvia Acevedo visited Louisville on April 29th to receive a national award during the opening ceremonies of the VEX Robotics World Championship. Following the opening ceremonies, Sylvia spent her time with Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, attending our Older Girl Ceremonies, meeting with staff, volunteers and community members in addition to hosting a book signing for her book, “Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist.” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer attended a reception for donors and community members for Sylvia and presented Sylvia with her own proclamation to honor her visit to Louisville. Republic Bank Supports Operation: Cookie For the past 13 years, Republic Bank and Trust has partnered with the Kentuckiana Council and has provided financial support to our Operation: Cookie program. Thanks to their support the Kentuckiana Council is able to send a large shipment of our beloved cookies to our members of the military overseas each year. On February 27, 2019, Republic Bank and GSK held a join press conference with Republic Bank to kick-off the 2019 Cookie season. We want to thank former Miss America and Girl Scout alumna Heather French Henry and Republic Bank President Steve Trager for being a part of our Operation: Cookie press conference.
Kentucky Derby Festival Parade Preview The Kentucky Festival Parade Preview event is one of the most popular events during the two weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby. In 2019, the Kentuckiana Council was one of the sponsors of the event. It was a great success with thousands in attendance including a huge representation of our Girl Scouts. During the event, attendees were able to get a sneak peek of each float and inflatable entry. Each float and inflatable entry was displayed in all their splendor, complete with dancing, costumed characters. Photographed is WAVE3 TV Anchor Woman and Girl Scout alumna Dawne Gee with a group of Girl Scouts.
5 HIGHEST AWARDS
Gold Awards Olivia Botner Troop 8 - Metro Louisville Project Title: Sketchings and Actions Preventing Allergic Reactions • Troop Leader: Susan Botner Project Advisor: Dr. John Riehm, Family Allergy & Asthma • Root Cause: Lack of food allergy education Summary: My project brought awareness to food allergies. I saw a lack of education in my community when it comes to this topic. I made an activity-coloring book that covers the physical, mental, and social challenges people with food allergies face every day. It also covers what food allergies are, their dangers, and how to be a friend to someone with a food allergy. I also hosted talks at schools, libraries, business places, and day-care centers to further educate people. I distributed the book, as well as a pamphlet I designed for adults. Both the book and pamphlet contain links where additional information can be obtained. Kavya Koneru Juliette - Metro Louisville Project Title: A Consumer Friendly Guide to All Louisville Farmers’ Markets • Project Advisor: Chaitanya Vukkum, Rainbow Learning Center • Root Cause: Local food movement sustainability Summary: Food deserts are extremely prevalent in Louisville as well as the United States. One of the main ways to combat these deserts is by introducing fresh foods through farmers markets, however, in many cities, people have a hard time getting information about farmers markets around them. In order to help more people become informed about farmers markets in Louisville, as well as other cities around the United States, I created a user friendly e-book and website guide to all markets in the area. The guides have a comprehensive description of how to get involved in the local food movement in their community. Michaela Newberry Troop 665 - Heartland Project Title: GirlPossible • Troop Leader: Elisa Di Giovanni Project Advisor: Linsey Roberts, Hardin County Schools • Root Cause: Lack of Self Esteem Summary: My project addresses a huge problem in today’s society: low self-esteem in young girls. During this transitional time, low self-esteem is evidenced by drops in grades at school, when girls stop communicating with their parents, depression, and even a rise in bullying and other negative behavior. I want to be able to show these girls that they are courageous and they can be confident in their character. The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow, so let’s teach these girls that they are capable of anything they put their minds to. Emily Brucker Troop 2447 - Metro Louisville Project Title: Paint for a Change • Troop Leader: Tracy Plummer Project Advisor: Laurel Lammers, Jefferson County Public Schools • Root Cause: Low self-esteem and bullying Summary: Every seven minutes, a child somewhere in the world is bullied, and 85% of the time there’s no type of intervention, according to The National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment. The lack of intervention, in the form of affirmations, when it comes to bullying is extremely harmful, causing low self- esteem and depression within children. This is why, for my project, I painted positive affirmations on bathroom stalls for kids and created a website that spews out positive affirmations, tools, and outlets to children struggling with bullying and its effects. Emily Gillis Troop 365 - Metro Louisville Project Title: Wanna Build a Garden? • Troop Leader: Debbie Stephens Project Advisor: Debbie Stephens, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana • Root Cause: Food Literacy Summary: My goal is to encourage kids to go outside more and learn about how to garden. There is so much that can be discovered outside and I want the kids to know that there are things that they can learn without an electronic device. After school, I would head over to the garden and ask any kids if they were interested in joining me in the garden. At the beginning of my project, I knew that the kids would be interested in the doing part, but soon they started to grow interest in what I was actually saying. They would ask questions and I would answer them to the best of my ability. I knew that my goal was met with some of the kids 6 when they started to get excited to head over to the garden. HIGHEST AWARDS
Silver Awards Eden Ahern Lauren Cimbalo Madison Gritton Mariah Ly Daisy Pitman Lucia Smith Amelia Avey Lillian Cockerel Avery Lynn Grumley Izzy Lyvers Sophie Popham Virginia Spalding Abigail Ayre Nancy Ana Cremona Shania Grace Hallmark Hope Lyvers Mia Prewitt Shelby Sparks Katherine Barnett Ava Culver Emily Hammond Daisy Mayes Trinity Grace Ray Morgan Stark Julia Barsch Maggie Dalrymple Braelyn Hayes Ava McClain Hailey Reid Amelia Kate Steedly Tori Bickett Ally Dawahare Avery Hayes Savannah McKinney Olivia Reinhart Cayden Taylor Delana Bledsoe Megan Delande Brylee Hester Kylie McStoots Liana Renard Madelynn Thonen Abby Boggs Caroline Donohue Lilly Hile Avery Miller McKinley Richardson Gabi Tobias Autumn Bolt Morgan Dyer Avery Hoekstra Victoria Moorman Elaine Risley Tiffany Turner Sophia Bowen Claire Eckloff Larissa Holt Jenna Mullins Rianna Rivera Layla Ulrich Amira Bowman Jenna Eurton Madison Honaker Emma Nattrass Maya Romanowski Audrey Via Charity Brown Larissa Evans Kalie Jackson Kaileigh Nenoff Kaitlyn Roth Alli Wagner Madison Brown Ava Ferguson Mary Johnson Ariel Norris Anabelle Ruiz Alaina Walton Katlyn Burnett Gabby Ford Kayce Johnson Agnes O’Bryan Samantha Sadolsky Katharine Wetzel Peyton Burnham Taylor Fuqua Chloe Johnston Jasmine O’Neal Jadyne Santos Regan Workman Caroline Byrnes Katherine Gdowski Ashton Jones Lillie Owens Anna Schoonover Elizabeth Wright Hope Calhoun Marissa Gibson Lauren Land Olivia Parsley Ashley Scott Paige Zur McKenna Carter Emma Gibson Addison Lawson Lily Pavey Jocelyn Seadler Macy Casner Brooklyn Gnadinger Chloe LeGaweic Shelby Peak Bailey Seadler Mini Cho Victoria Grazette Jadin Lile Makayla Peterson Audrey Shepherd Ashley Cho Katie Green Lorelai Lingo Adelynn Pharris Reagan Shoemaker Bronze Awards Rainey Andres Terra Dempsey Caroline Hay Michaela Danielle Leiana Ritchie Avery Suter Vivianna Avey Mia Diebold Aubrey Hemp Mattingly Raelyn Ella-June Rivera Sophie Taglis Kayla Bailey Yacine Diop Elizabeth Hertel Mahayla Mayes Madison Roberts Emily Taylor Shanon Bailey Kate Ditto Hannah Hiles Jessa McRae Lola Rodriquez Helena Terrell Tana Barnett Chloe Dorman Kaylee Hoffman Katie Mendel Madison Roe Stella Terrell Taylor Barno Meredith Karson Dyer Rachel Hogle Kaydee Merrifield Lindsey Salesman Cassidy Tomlin Mya Barrera Andrea Cheyenne Khylan Holman Aubrey Messer Claire Scanlan Cheyanne Trimble Marlo Bartlett Edwards Ashley Huerta Azariah Miller Kaitlyn Schaefer Evelyn Ulm Grace Bennett Alysn Ely Lucia Isenhart Olivia Minks Ellie Schroeder Mary Verupa Jordan Boyer Katie Falls Megan Ising Iris Murphey Lana Lane Skaggs Madelynn Walter Allie Briles Meredith Feger Reagan Kemp Olivia Carol Norris Elizabeth Rose Skaggs Kennedy Webb Payton Buckman Hannah Forsha Nyah Kolibab Taylor Orndorff Jayanna Smith Gracie Welch Elizabeth Carrier Caden Foster Allison Koronkevitch Maddie Owen Ariel Yvette Smith Kira Wicker Mason Carter Montana Garland Anna Claire Kosek Krupa Patel Kate Solon Kyli Young Chloe Cavanaugh Arabelle Green Jenna Kraft Heaven Pettit Morgan Stark Anna Young Maggie Chlon Sarah Beth Greenwell Charlotte Kulik Jocelyn Prenatt Shannon Stevison Ella Zilberman Evelyn Clements Isabelle Haley Samantha Lindle Bailey Raisor Sydney Isabella Stewart Anna Crone Hannah Harris Claire Manchak Lilly Reas Gracie Streander Ella Dallenbach Jenna Hawkins Emily Mantooth Izabelle Sue Reed Kayleigh Stumler Allison Davis Maddie Hawkins Justine Mattingly Lorelei Regan Jenna Stutter Graduating Seniors Jena Ainsworth Emma Dittman Lillian Jones Samantha Pack Savannah Shelden Lilly Alford Megan Duzmal Anetta Kendall Cayla Peck-Hatfield Amber Shirley Kenzley Allara Ashley Eckloff Kailey Kennedy Cailin Peden Grace Siegel Abigail Aquino Addison Evers Kavya Koneru Hannah Pence Zoe Simmons Viky Arroyo Anna Federico Juliana Kopp Eli Perryman Zo Simmons Annika Benson Brianna Ford Jessica Lawson Betty Pickett Lindsey Simpson Madeline Bohler Haley Garrison Adelaide Madden Madison Pierce Shamaya Smith Anna Bohn Taylor Goode Tara Magee Kaitlyn Pike Olivia Smith Meridith Bradford Jacalyn Goodman Paige Mammorella Shelby Plummer Alexandria Spalding Shannon Bradley Caitlin Goodwin Evelyn McCarty Mackenzie Price Anna Sprau Viasia Bramblett Kaleigh Graham Erin McDermott Ivy Pulliam Ella Springer Emily Brucker Maddie Grant Gabrielle McGregor Riley Ramsey-Smith Caelan Stakelum Peyton Brumfield Gwendolyn Gray Katherine McKune Baylee Ray Katie Stephens Rebekah-Ann Burgess Renee Grendi Anne Michael Alicia Reed Victoria Stottman Jakhia Burks Mary Hanna Sydney Mitchell Sierra Reed Meghan Straub Andria Camp Aaliyah Harrell LeeAnna Moore De’lacia Reed Tajalia Tillman Corinne Clark Katelyn Hawes Rachel Muegge Kaylee Risher Daña Travis Lisa Compton Breanna Hawkins Emily Mullikin Addison Rogers Cassidy White Whitney Conley Kimberly Hollond Grace Newman Clare Rose Isabel Wolf Kristin Consley Taylor Howard Gabi O’Daniel Emma Rose Tina Wray Kayla Cooksey Lauren Hunter Maddie O’Daniel Holly Ryan Samantha Wright Brooke Copelin Skylar Hutchison Charity Orr Lea Schenk Caroline Youdes Sarah Cornwell Julie Johnson Isabella Ortiz Delaney Schwab Natalie Young Sara Craig Ashanti Johnson Kiara Ortiz Zoe Scott Tanaya Daye Aniya Jones Hannah Owens Emily Sheehy 7 DELIVERING THE GIRL SCOUT MISSION
Cheryl McDaniel Troop 4639 Union County, Kentucky Tell us about yourself: I’ve been a Girl Scout Leader for five years and Service Unit Manager for a year and a half. I am also a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteer for Union and Henderson County. I have worked on several committees through the Girl Scout organization such as, Marketing Warriors, Strategic Alignment, and Annual Meeting.
Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? To make a difference in a girl’s life. Knowing that I played a small piece in assisting a girl accomplish her goals makes me continue to volunteer. Also, to stand up for the girls when no one else will.
What are you most proud of? First, I am most proud of that my daughter has stayed in Girl Scouts while in high school. Second, I am proud of the girls that come in shy and clinging to mom or dad and, when you see them again, they have accomplished the courage and confidence that Girl Scouts stand for. Third, that I have met my overall goal with the help of my team for the second year in a row. Finally, seeing the Girl Scout program grow in Union County. Joanie Curtis Powell Troop 1630 Grayson County, Kentucky Tell us about yourself: I have been volunteering with Girl Scouts for seven years. I am a troop leader, service unit treasurer, area vice chair and I have been a delegate at the annual meeting three years now. I have been an insurance agent for 20 years and my husband and I own two agencies, one in Grayson County and the other in Edmonson County. I am an ambassador for the Grayson County Chamber of Commerce. I also love community theatre. I have been with the Pine Knob Outdoor Theatre for the past 30 years and have also performed with the Ohio County Courthouse Players.
Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? I was a Brownie when I was younger. The experiences I had stuck with me, and I knew when I had my daughter, I wanted the same for her. We went to sign her up and there were no troops with openings. They ask me to be a leader. I was so busy working full time and taking care of my family, I did not think I could do it, or even wanted to do it. However, after encouragement from Mona Fulkerson, I called up one of my closest friends Rachel and ask if she would be interested in helping me with a troop. She was a Girl Scout all through school. Rachel agreed and here we are, seven years later, still great friends and we have the best troop of girls. They are funny, smart and kind.
What are you most proud of? The rewards of being a leader are far greater than I could have imagined. Watching my daughter, Sydney, grow and become strong, independent, confident and kind is what I am most proud of. She is an absolute joy to have. Knowing we have this wonderful tribe of women and girls who lift each other up and encourage and love, it is a gift. I am so thankful I said yes to be a leader and I am looking forward to a lifetime of adventures with my daughter and our tribe.
8 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTS
Melissa Mausolf Troop 1069 Oldham County, Kentucky Tell us about yourself: I have volunteered with Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana for about five years officially. I am a troop leader, trainer, area delegate, pod leader, and I also participate in council-wide efforts like think tanks and task groups. In addition to my work with GSK, I volunteer at Centerfield Elementary whenever possible. My volunteer opportunities are very much focused around my kids, and since my oldest (Brownie) already wants to earn her Gold Award, I believe I’m in it for the long haul - I am already a lifetime member! When I am not volunteering, I own my own tutoring business. I teach everything from 3rd grade math through Advanced Calculus for homeschoolers, public/private school students, and even adults!
Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? I started volunteering to offer my girls the opportunity to have their own troop. I knew the benefits of Girl Scouts from when I was a child, and I wanted to give them the chance for the same great experiences. While the program materials have changed drastically, the underlying promise and law still stand strong. My girls find sisterhood through camping, leading, and doing service projects. After attending a couple training weekends, I found the opportunity to apply my teaching experience in the training department. I learned skills, tips, and tricks from great trainers and eventually progressed into independent training. Along the way, I have found an adult sisterhood of amazing women (and men who support women in leadership). I love helping people grow and learn and feel confident, and I hope people see that in every role I take on.
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of the growth I see in my girls and the adults who support them. I am proud of my own accomplishments as well: becoming a waterfront lifeguard, leading various groups of strong women, and developing trainings in various topics; but seeing the shy girls learn to advocate for their ideas, helping adults find the joy in leadership, and generally forming new and lifelong friendships are my proudest moments. Vicki Dahill Troop 472 Clark County, Indiana Tell us about yourself: My other hobby, besides Girl Scouts, is medieval reenacting. I am part of a non-profit organization called the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA). We are a living history group, meaning our goal is to create, learn, educate and experience life as someone from a pre-17th century culture. I have been part of this group for 15 years. I met my husband while attending an SCA event.
Why do you volunteer for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? Girl Scouts has been part of my life since I was eight years old. I joined Girl Scouts when I was in the second grade. I enjoyed my time with Girl Scouts so much I continued through high school graduation. As an older girl, I was able to travel to Mississippi to learn art and history through what was then called a WiderOp (Wider Opportunity). It was one of the best and most life changing experiences I have had. My troop, as a graduation present, paid for my lifetime membership. A gift that I knew I would use and always appreciate. I helped with a few Girl Scout activities while in college, however, I have mostly sat out until now. My daughter is in kindergarten and she wanted to be a Girl Scout like mommy. I am the co-leader for her troop. Now I get to help girls have and enjoy the same experiences I had as a Girl Scout.
What are you most proud of? I have two children, Kahlan (who is in Kindergarten and a Girl Scout) and Sebastian (who is two). I am married to my wonderful husband Kevin. We have been married for 12 years.
9 2019 in Photos!
LEAVING A LEGACY FOR FUTURE GIRL SCOUTS Joyce Seymour Leadership Fund Launched in 2011 by a group who wanted to pay tribute to the experiences they shared at Camp Shantituck, the Joyce Seymour Leadership Fund continues to grow. So far, over 100 Girl Scouts have benefited from this fund. Special thanks to the many individuals who continue to donate to this fund that was established in honor of former council CEO Joyce Seymour. As of December, 31 2019, the fund had reached $560,681.45 in cash and pledges for this endowment that will continue to support leadership opportunities like camping and travel for the girls in our Council. The team of dedicated former Camp Shantituck staff behind this effort has been amazed and delighted with the continued success. This group is planning their 10th reunion on June 19 - 21, 2020. The reunion theme is, “A Gathering of Spirits, a Festival of Friends.” If you are interested in helping plan the reunion and/or need more information, please contact Joyce Seymour at [email protected]. Joyce Seymour Leadership Fund Donors in 2019 Kathryn Dean Bothwell Denise Ehrler McCoy Charlotte M Tucker Kadie Engstrom Mary Sue Ryan Alice Wells Janice Galganski Joyce E Seymour Marty J Woelfel Lillette Marie Krise Juliette Gordon Low Society Members of the Juliette Gordon Low Society have either included Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana as part of their estate planning or have made a gift to the Girl Scout Endowment Fund. We appreciate their lifetime commitment to Girl Scouting. If you are interested in making a planned gift to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, please contact Jeanine P. Triplett at [email protected].
Lisa Actor Dale Grimsley* Linda L. Rodman* Anonymous Sharon Handy Cindy Rosch Erik and Eva Andersen Girl Scout Movement-wide T. Walter Hardy, Jr.* Mary Sue Ryan Challenge Planned Gift Jane Heidtmann* Natalie Scharre* Dianne Belk and Lawrence Calder Girl Scout Betty Holmes* Alton J. Schneider* Movement-wide Planned Gift Houchens Charitable Trust* Katherine Schwartz Trust* Vivian Blade Judy Hunter Rosemary Redens Schwartzel* Barbara Anne Bruce* Walter Jacobs Charitable Trust* Joyce E. Seymour Ann B. Campbell* Marie Jenkins* Cynthia Shaw* Alfred C. and Gladys M. Carter Trust* Brian Jones Pamela Silverman Ann L. Coffey Joe McCarroll Charitable Trust* Virginia Steineker* Lewis D. and Jean Cole* Alice Paige Mewhinney* Susan Straw* Jane C. Duerr* Marcella Modisett* Zella Switzer* Ginny Edwards Donald Muster* Cynthia Torp Hallie Embry* Nancy D. Northrop Lora L. Tucker Fran Fach Kenneth C. Owens* Amy Welch Josephine Feldman* Frances Peters* Cynthia Weller Suzy Gessner Susan Ragsdale Martha Jean Willard Trust* Marcella Glanz* Mary Gray Ralph* Marty Woelfel Colleen Reeve 12 *Denotes Deceased A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY
GIVE FOR GOOD GIRL SCOUTS CHAMPIONS RAISE $27,000! The biggest day of local giving returned on September 12, 2019 when the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana participated in the Give For Good Louisville campaign. This campaign, a 24- Many of our AMAZING Girl Scout Champions! hour online giving day hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville, was created to inspire people to give generously to one or more of the 500+ local participating nonprofits. This year, GSK ramped up our fundraising efforts with a great team of Girl Scout Champions who helped us raise a record amount for our organization. We would like to thank all of our champions and those who made a contribution to this campaign.
The 2020 Give For Good Louisville Campaign is scheduled for September 17, 2020 and we are already recruiting our team of GSK Champions. If you would like to be a part of our team, please e-mail Jeanine Triplett at [email protected].
2019 DESSERTS FIRST RAISES $56,000! In February of 2019, the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana hosted our 13th annual Desserts First fundraiser. It was a tremendous event and helped to celebrate the kick-off to the Cookie Program. Special thanks to all of the many restaurants, supporters, and committee members who made the event a huge success! Over the past several years, we have expanded the committee for Desserts First and we always welcome new individuals to serve and help with the planning of the event. If you are interested in serving on our 2021 committee, please contact Clancy Hauber at [email protected].
13 MAN ENOUGH TO BE A GIRL SCOUT
In 2019, the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Award was transformed into a Man Enough competition. The goal of the competition was to create a fun way to raise funds for GSK and showcase the support of so many men in our communities. This group of Man Enough candidates raised over $24,000!
The Man Enough award is presented to a community leader who not only believes in the power of every girl to change the world, but publicly champions opportunities to make that idea a reality. The Man Enough nominees were judged on their community service, amount of money raised and their creativity with social media and videos. We also had a competition within the competition as the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and Louisville Fire Department (LFD) created their own challenge to see who could raise the most money for the Girl Scouts. Two awards were presented - the Man Enough Award and the winner of the LMPD and LFD competition. There were nine candidates for the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Award: Captain Jeremy Todd Bass, Lt. Colonel Joshua Judah, Matthew Kidd, Bob Meadows, John Richie, Reverend Daniel Corrie Shull, Zach Spicer, Joe Steier, and Mark Vogt.
A fundraising road block was organized during the Man Enough competition by LMPD and LFD in Louisville on Main Street in front of the KFC YUM! Center. LMPD were the winners that Our 2019 Man Enough to be a Girl Scout nominees with three day raising the former winners (left to right): Zach Spicer, Joe Steier, 2019 Man most money for Enough Award winner Russell Cox, Lt. Colonel Joshua Judah, Joshua Judah. 2017 Man Enough Award winner Steve Trager, Reverend Corrie Shull, 2018 Man Enough Award winner and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Bob Meadows and John Richie. Missing from the photo The winner of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and are Captain Jeremy Todd Bass, Matthew Kidd and Mark Vogt. Louisville Fire Department (LFD) Man Enough competition was Captain Jeremy Todd Bass with LFD. He received support from over 120 individual donors and reached countless more people through his social media and news appearances to bring more awareness to the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. He raised $4,300! Our 2019 Man Enough to be a Girl Scout winners, Joe Steier (left) and Bob Meadows. 14 TOUGH COOKIE AWARDS
The 2019 Tough Cookie Awards Breakfast Raises $46,000!
University of Louisville women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz served as the co-chair along with Heather With 300 in attendance, this year’s French Henry. He is photographed breakfast set an attendance record with our CEO, Jackie Ford, and Girl Scout alum, Heather French Henry, served as one of our for the event. Heather French Henry. honorary Chairpersons and the emcee for the event.
The GSK 4th Annual Tough Cookie Awards breakfast was held on Friday, October 18th at the Marriott East Hotel in Louisville, KY. Approximately 300 attended and were on-hand to help us congratulate and recognize our 2019 Tough Cookie Award winners. We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 awards:
The Tough The Exceptional The Smart Cookie Award Cookie Award Cookie Award This award was created to honor an The Exceptional Cookie Award goes to an This award is to recognize a young outstanding woman in the community outstanding recent Gold Award Girl Scout professional who is a Girl Scout Alum who who actively supports, advocates, and is representing the highest achievement in demonstrates courage, confidence, and a role model to Girl Scouts and women in Girl Scouting. The Gold Award challenges character through her professional work, the community. high school-age volunteer efforts Our 2019 Tough girls to change the and other notable Cookie Award world. This award accomplishments recipient was was presented to – making her a Councilwoman Kelly Wetherton, role model for the Barbara Sexton a freshman at next generation Smith. Barbara the University of of Girl Scouts. was elected to Mississippi. The 2019 Smart serve the Metro Cookie award was Council District 4 presented to Girl in November of Barbara Kelly Scout alum, Taylor Taylor 2016. District 4 sexton Wetherton Young. Taylor is Young includes serving a graduate of the people of smith the University the Central of Louisville with a degree in Middle/ Business District as well as the Secondary Education and a track in Russell, Butchertown Neighborhoods, English - grades 8-12. She is an English Smoketown, Shelby Park, Phoenix Hill, teacher at Fern Creek High School. Taylor and parts of Portland, Meriweather, Irish is passionate about teaching. She states Hill, Germantown and Paristown Point. that her “emphasis as an educator Barbara has an impressive résumé resolves around being an advocate for that outlines her involvement in the students and guiding them to success.” community over many years. Prior to serving on Metro Council, she served as the President of the Fund for the Arts in Louisville. 15 ACKNOWLEDGING OUR DONORS
We thank all of our donors for helping us continue our behalf of the members of our troops, their families and our volunteers during 2019. Marty Woelfel Amy Letke Amy Brown Hiram Ledington GIFT KEY Fred B. & Opal S. Woosley Sandy Lewis Justin Brown Lisa Leonard * Council Staff * Foundation Karen Lichtefeld Emma Brown-Horn Michael Lewis Board of Directors + Patricia Maxwell Tricia Burke Kathleen Line $500-$999 Mynique McDonnell + Christine Busby Mary Litman $25,000 and Above Allegiance, LLC Joe McEnaney Marianne Butler Sara Lookatch Walter Jacobs Charitable Trust Melissa Amshoff Robert Meadows Tiffany Calvert Blair Manning Joe McCarroll Charitable Trust Beacon Credit Union Denise Mitchell Cardinal Health Foundation Philip Marchegion Susan Borders Kerry Morris Cassandra Carr Jan Martin $10,000-$25,000 Jamie Shockley Davis Mary Pat Nimon Diana Clark * Kimberly Martin-Dawkins Healthcare Services Group Meredith De Renzo * Nancy Northrop Casey Cochran * Melissa Mausolf Ervin G. 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Last year, Girl Scouts USA launched the Uniform to Uniform campaign. Through the Uniform to Uniform campaign, we invited local police officers and firefighters throughout our 64 county footprint to visit Girl Scouts at their cookie booths so that girls can learn about the work these amazing women and men do every day in our communities and thank them for their service. We had a great response to the campaign with photos submitted from all areas of the Kentuckiana Council.
AROUND THE COUNCIL
It really does take a village! The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana has many volunteer committees that work behind the scenes during the year to provide the support needed to help our mission come Staff Awards! Our annual all-staff meeting was held in to life. We would like to recognize the group of women included in December, 2019 and we had so many successes to celebrate this photo….our Fund Development Advisory Cabinet as they meet during 2019 as a team! Congratulations to our amazing staff for throughout the year to provide guidance and leadership to our fund a great 2019! We especially want to recognize our GIRL award development and fundraising activities. We appreciate their time, winners (left to right): Julie Timberlake, Chris Sherrard, Emily Toy, talent and treasure they give to our Council. If you are interested Felicia Bland, Casey Cochran, Olivia Jacobs, Maggie Peake and in learning more about our Council volunteer committee please Kristin Johnson! contact Jeanine Triplett at [email protected]. 2019 Membership Report Girls 10,383 Renew Girls 7,284 Adults 5,502 New Girls 3,099 At Girl Scouts, Total Membership 15,885 New Troops 86 everything she’ll do is designed with, by, Daisies (2,517) 24% and for girls. Brownies (2,963) 29% Juniors (2,491) 24% Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors 23% www.gskentuckiana.org Cadettes (1,632) Seniors (507) 19 Ambassadors (273) 6% 14%
80% ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Statement of Activities (Unrestricted)
Revenue & Revenue and Public Support Product Sales 4,347,895 Public Support Investment Income 588,960 Contributions 348,009 Program fees 361,340 6% 5% Retail Sales and other revenue 322,865 Total revenue and public support 5,969,069 6% Expenses Program Services 4,542,360 10% Management and general 700,621 Fundraising 337,492 73% Total expenses 5,650,473
Change in (unrestricted) net asset (318,596)
Capital Expenditures 142,015
Financial Highlights for the Year 2019 Product Sales Investment Income Assets Contributions Cash 304,343 Program Fees Receivables 241,015 Retail Sales and Other Revenue Unconditional Promises to Give 24,719 Prepaid Expenses 71,558 Inventories 158,650 Investments 5,752,403 Beneficial interests in perpetual trusts 2,370,730 Land, building and equipment, net 8,528,054 Expenses Total Assets 17,451,472
6% Liabilities Line of Credit 0 14% Accounts payable and accrued expenses 421,412 Custodial Funds 9,800 Deferred revenue 146,996 Security deposits 9,564 Long-term debt 2,795,945 Total Liabilities 3,383,717 80% Net Assets Without donor restrictions Undesignated 2,792,403 Board designated 382,531 Land, building and equip. net of mortgage 5,732,109 Total Net Assets without Donor Restrictions 8,907,043 Program Services Fundraising With donor restrictions Management and General Restricted by purpose or time 1,604,135 6% 5% Restricted in perpetuity 3,556,577 Total Net Assets with Donor Restrictions 5,160,712 6% Total Net Assets 14,067,755 10% 20 Total liabilities and net assets 17,451,472
73% Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Program and Learning 2019 Board of Directors Centers and Offices Board Chair Shannon Bear Creek PLC Sharon Handy Montgomery 711 Jefferson St Paducah, KY 42001 First Vice-Chair Tori Powell Terri Massey Susan Ragsdale Caveland PLC Second 901 Lehman Ave, Suite 7 Vice-Chair Kim Flood Ryan Bowling Green, KY 42101 Sr. Sharon Sullivan Frances Skulas Heartland PLC Secretary 200 Sycamore St, Suite 134 Karen Veselsky Marty Terhune Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Treasurer Christine Vaughan Simon Keemer Pennyroyal PLC Jan West 3095 Girl Scout Road Members-at-Large Utica, KY 42376 Maria Baumgartner Girl Board Members Hopkinsville Dwayne Compton Jordan Olivia Barbiea Satellite Office Jamie Farley Hannah Foote 1100 South Main St, Suite 8 Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Beth Geiser Alyssa Maxwell Seymour Aubrey Gregory Jordan Latriece Satellite Office Moore 113 North Chestnut, Suite 204 Emma Horn Emily Mulliken Seymour, IN 47274 Sharon LaRue Volunteer Care Line Mynique McDonnell 1-888-771-5170 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40206 2019 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL 2019
Troop 2270 photographed at the home of Juliette Gordon Low with her statue.