2014-2015 Annual Report

Girls Adults 19,288 6,172

of girls reported that they worked together to get things done in 89% their troops.

of girls served through outreach said that Girl Scouts helped them 87% feel like leaders.

“I learned that I am important.” Girl Scouts Heart of Annual Report 2014-2015 1 Who We Are The Girl Scout Leadership Experience 4 Community Outreach 6 Girl Scout Troops 7 Financial Literacy 8 Outdoor Adventures 10 Board of Trustees 12 Financial Report 13 Our Donors 14 At Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, we are dedicated to delivering meaningful, high-quality programming for all girls in every community we serve. Each year, girls at every Girl Scout Grade Level Girls Adults are asked to complete verbal and written surveys administered by our evaluation department and field staff. Every survey is designed to empower girls and give them a voice in Girl Scouting. It also 19,288 6,172 allows us to measure the success of our program delivery and engages our entire staff team in continuous improvement. These 25,460 Served evaluation tools provide us with the data and feedback needed to create a tangible and clear picture of how Girl Scouting is positively impacting girls in the Heart of Michigan. 311 Events 59 or 18% of program offerings welcome families to join in on the fun. Approximately 61% of respondents in the Heart of Michigan agreed or strongly agreed that in Girl Scouts they get more of a say than in other groups of which they’d been a part. Help Desk When asked if they had utilized skills learned in Girl Scouts in other areas of their lives, more than 85% of Outreach Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s Program respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that amazing Help Desk handled this was the case. 5,767 tickets, 95% “extremely satisfied” customers as Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan experience 60% retention, a reported on our customer 1% increase from last year. service survey, and 100% of tickets received a reply within 24 hours. Percent of membership by region

Jackson Lansing Saginaw Kalamazoo Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor 10% 19% 19% 19% 33%

2 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 19.9% Percent of girl membership by grade level Cadettes 28.0% Grade 6-8

Brownies 28.6% Grade 2-3 5.0%

Juniors Seniors Grade 4-5 10.2% Grade 9-10

Daisies Grade K-1 4.0%

Ambassadors Grade 11-12 Percent of program events by subject matter STEM Science, Technology, Arts 20% Engineering and Math 19%

Winter/ 311 events Culture and Spring Break History 6% Day Camps 6% 21% were available to Girl Scout families Sports 5% Outdoor 9%

Life Skills 21% Leadership 14%

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Annual Report 2014-2015 3 The Girl Scout Leadership Experience “One of the most useful things I learned in Girl Scouts is how to stand up for myself and others.”

The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence, “I learned to respect and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is the premier leadership organization for girls and an expert on myself.” their growth and development. We have identified three keys to leadership: girls Discover themselves and their values; Connect “I learned that you with others; and Take Action to make the world a better place. At Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, everything centers on the girl— should speak for what activities being girl-led, which gives girls the opportunity to learn is right and that others by doing in a cooperative learning environment. To accomplish and family come first.” this, our programming focuses on 15 goals (outcomes) that help girls gain specific knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors and values. These outcomes work in tandem with the three keys to leadership “I learned that you and combined, they make up the Girl Scout Leadership Experience can always make new curriculum. friends and you can The Girl Scout program is delivered through troop activities, camping, council-wide events, travel and product programs that never have too many.” link experiences, discussions and ideas for girls to explore together. As girls progress through the levels from Daisy to Ambassador, they acquire new and higher levels of knowledge and skills that progress to more challenging opportunities. These opportunities provide a deeper understanding of what it means to be a leader who makes a difference in the world.

Girls in the Heart of Michigan who stay in Girl Scouting into their high school years report higher achievement than those who have not. However, regression analysis indicates that even short-term exposure to Girl Scouts can predict increased competencies that prepare girls for leadership, and ultimately future success.

4 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan develop can develop promote strong sense resolve positive cooperation of self conflicts values and team building

Discover Connect

gain advance practical diversity in develop life skills multicultural critical feel world thinking seek connected to challenges communities, in the world develop locally & healthy globally relationships

Leadership

resourceful Girl Led problem solvers

identify Experiential community Learning needs TakeTake ActionAction Cooperative feel educate and Learning empowered to inspire others make a to act difference

advocate for “I like how everybody puts themselves their heads together and and others helps each other solve problems in our community.” Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Annual Report 2014-2015 5 Community Outreach “The most fun thing we did was get to know each other because it’s nice to be friends.” “We learned new things I never knew.” While participating in Girl Scouts is one of the least expensive extracurricular activities when compared to sports, dance, gymnastics and the like, we recognize that not every family can In 2014 and 2015, we served afford to have their daughter(s) participate. That’s why we offer 2,027 girls in outreach membership, uniform, and program event assistance to more than programs throughout the 3,176 girls each year with a total annual investment of $119,547.96. Heart of Michigan. Generous donors, grants and other contributions help cover the Calhoun County 160 cost of providing this assistance, and without it, many girls would Ingham County 385 not have the opportunity to participate. Jackson County 213 A majority of girls participating in Heart of Kalamazoo County 289 Michigan Outreach Programs said that being in Saginaw County 777 Girl Scouts helped them feel like a leader 90%). Washtenaw County 203

In addition, we know that girls who are at-risk, in crisis or living in We provided $55,107 poverty or homelessness do not always benefit from the traditional to 2,345 girls for Girl Scout troop model due to economic, social or transportation membership dues. barriers. In response to their circumstances, we offer alternative outreach to girls based on their interests and needs. These lessons, We provided $51,033 for activities and mentoring focus on creating healthy relationships, 398 girls to attend events promoting conflict resolution strategies, and building self-esteem or camp. and life skills to prevent risky or unhealthy behavior, violence, and poor decision-making now and later in girls’ lives.

What was the most fun? play food everything trips other

songs/singing learning games not sure reading Girl Scouts doing/activities togetherness/friendship helping others making things party 6 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Girl Scout Troops “My favorite thing about Girl Scouts is that I can make a difference in the world, and that I get to do it with my friends.”

Girl Scout troops continue to be one of the most popular 1,650 Troops participation options among our Girl Scouts. Making friends, having fun together and helping others, all hallmarks of the troop experience, rank high when girls are asked what they love most about Girl Scouts.

87.4% of girls in classic troops report working together to get things done in their troops. Working together to get things done was found to significantly predict higher levels of leadership outcomes/skills. Girls in classic troops like to, and want to, do new things, go places, be with friends, help others and be involved in the world around them, and are able to do all of these things in Girl Scouts.

“I like that we get to help out in our community and we raise money to do cool things like going to camp.”

“I liked when we made nice notes, because I bet it made others feel good.”

“I like how I can get together with my friends and do really fun things I couldn’t do without Girl Scouts.”

= 33 troops

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Annual Report 2014-2015 7 Financial Literacy

The world’s recent economic challenges have made one thing clear: The 5 Skills Financial literacy skills matter. However, there’s been a gap when it comes to teaching young people the skills they need. Experts say Goal Setting that young people need to start learning about money as early as Decision Making Kindergarten, and in Girl Scouts, girls do. Money Management We offer all girls from kindergarteners to high school seniors the opportunity to build their business savvy and hone their financial People Skills literacy skills. They do this through the Girl Scout Cookie and Girl Scout Treats & Reads Product Programs where each girl learns five Business Ethics important skills. Why do these 5 Skills matter? 13,943 girls participated in the Girl Scout Cookie Because when a girl has learned Program in 2014/2015. these skills, she’ll be poised for career success. 5,055 girls participated in the Treats & Reads Program in 2014/2015. Employers, considering girls who have been involved in Girl 1,855 troops participated in Girl Scout Product Scouts, will find a girl Programs in 2014/2015. • who can set goals and meet Girls in the Heart of Michigan sold 2,072,702 deadlines. boxes of Girl Scout cookies in 2014/2015. • who works well with others. Girls donated approximately 33,454 boxes of Girl Scout cookies and 2659 packages of nuts/candy • who understands to Hometown Heroes in 2014/2015. customers. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan was the only council • who can influence others. in the nation to raise the price of cookies and • who is honest, trustworthy have an almost flat percent of volume. Our baker and reliable. told us to prepare for a 15-20% loss in volume.

8 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 13,943 girls participated in the Girl Scout Cookie Program in 2014/2015. They sold 2,072,951 boxes of cookies.

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Annual Report 2014-2015 9 Outdoor Adventures

“Camp is so different from the city life— it’s refreshing.”

“Camp is an integral part of Girl Scouting. It is the place where the skills and values a girl learns in her Girl Scout troop, at a Girl Girl Scouts who have Scout event, and throughout the school year, are put into action. monthly outdoor She exercises her independence when she spends a night away experiences (40%)* from home. She musters up her courage to tackle the climbing • Are stronger wall. She builds character when she shares responsibilities with problem solvers her bunkmates. She succeeds and she fails, in a supportive environment surrounded by friends, both old and new.” • Are better challenge seekers -Jan Barker, CEO, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan • Are more likely to recommend Girl 40% of all responses from classic troops indicated a desire Scouting to their friends to participate in outdoor/adventure activities (canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, archery, etc.), camping or travel. * More than S’mores: Growing Strong Girls & Courageous Girls at camp like to try new activities (like rock climbing, Leaders through Girl Scout boating, horseback riding, and archery), even though they Outdoor Program, perceive them as challenging. Girl Scout Research Institute, 2014. Nearly all girls surveyed (98%) felt that they had made a new friend while at camp and some 66% reported making five or more friends during their experiences at week-long resident “I loved that no matter camp. how the weather was, Girls who attend week-long resident camps with Girl Scouts Heart o Michigan report significant increases in a number of we always had fun.” leadership outcomes/skills. 69% of girls attending rsident camp had been to camp at least once before

Property Girl Scouts is the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan property rentals netted expert in girls and $184,336, an increase of 21% from last year,which will be the outdoors. used to improve our properties for all of our girls. 10 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Girls who attend week-long overnight camps with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan report significant increases in a number of leadership outcomes/skills:

advocate for When I see someone being themselves picked on I try to help. +3.4% and others

promote I help do chores without cooperation being asked. +8.4% and team If someone in my group has an building idea, I listen to them. +3.8% “I liked the rock seek wall because it was challenges I like to try new things, even if I in the world don’t do too well at first. +4.0% challenging but fun!”

can I try to talk about problems resolve instead of yelling. +8.6% conflicts

gain Play sports, run or practical dance everyday. +2.8% life skills

develop I like who I am. +2.6% strong sense I can do most things I try, of self even if they are hard. +2.0%

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Board of Trustees Mary Flegal, Chair Flegal & Tibbitts Julie Sullivan, 1st Vice Chair Miller Johnson Barb Henton, 2nd Vice Chair Traverse Global Communications Jennifer Foulk, Treasurer AVL Michigan Holding Corporation Dr. Rose Bellanca, Trustee Washtenaw Community College Joyce Blomgren, Trustee Retired Pat Brasseur, Trustee McDonald’s Restaurants of Calhoun County Tiffany Dowling, Trustee M3Group Lindsay Eister, Trustee Michigan Economic Development Corp. Larry Halman, Trustee French American Student Exchange Programs, Inc. Kate LeFevre, Trustee Chemical Bank Ryan Reffitt, Trustee Education Community Credit Union Monica Reyes, Trustee Geri Rudolf, Trustee Dow Corning Corporation Dr. Jan Webinski, Trustee Retired J.B. Williams, Trustee Kellogg Company 12 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Statement of Activities for the Year Ended September 30, 2015

Direct Contributions $366,201 Foundations and Grants $166,736 United Way Income $143,948 Donated Materials and Supplies $126,981 Special Events $133,127 Program Service Fees $875,131 Rental Income $193.166 Cookie Sales (net) $5,058,788 Fall Product Sales (net) $288,177 Store Sales (net) $232,475 Investment Income $190 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments $18,473 Gain (loss) on Disposal of Assests ($24,584) Miscellaneous Income $39,297

Total Income $7,618,106

Program Services $7,182,518 Management and General $400,342 Fundraising $870,819

Total Expenses $8,453,679

Change in Net Assets ($835,573)

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Platinum Leadership ($25,000+) Silver Leadership ($5,000.00-9,999.99) Pat and Jim D. Brasseur Allegan County United Way Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund City of Lansing Elizabeth Peot Dart Foundation United Way of Midland County Feldpausch Family Foundation The H.P. and Genevieve Connable Fund Mr. Larry Halman and Dr. Cathy Glick Gold Leadership ($10,000.00‑$24,999.99) Keyser Insurance Group Battle Creek Community Foundation Susan Krienen Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation, Inc. Little Brownie Bakers The Dow Chemical Foundation Livingston County United Way First Merit Bank Marshall United Way Harold and Grace Upjohn MSU Federal Credit Union Foundation Plymouth Community United Way Harvey Randall Wickes Joan B. Riggs Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities of Havirco Miller, Inc. Outstate Michigan Jackson National Life Company SC Johnson United Way of Jackson County St. Joseph County United Way United Way of Saginaw County The Niemiec Family Foundation Kristy and Tom A. VanderMolen United Way of Bay County Betty Upjohn Mason and Jerry Mason United Way of Isabella County

14 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region Masonry Heater Design House The Youth Foundation of America Michigan State University - Office for Inclusion Dick and Norma Sarns Michigan Sugar Wharton Center Karen Micklatcher MSU Provost Office Bronze Leadership ($2,500.00-4,999.99) Oscoda Area United Way Alro Steel Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust Auto Owners Insurance Steve and Susan Smith Jan Barker and Gary Barton United Way of Tuscola County Bennie C Wickens Foundation United Way of Washtenaw County Capital Region Community Foundation Weinlander, Fitzhugh & Shairer Foundation, Inc. Chemical Bank J. B. Williams Ms. Annemarie Coryell Corrigan Moving Systems - Ann Arbor Dow Corning Rotary Club of Ypsilanti Flegal & Melnik NU Step Ford Motor Company Fund Kalitta Air Ms. Barbara D. Giesen Alan Coe Glen and Gail Smith Fund Martin Family Foundation Ms. Barbara A. Henton Carol Grosvenor Perrigo Foundation Emergent Biosolutions S.I. Company, L.L.C. Dr. Miriam Daly United Way of Clare and Gladwin Counties Mary and Don Brown Alvin L. Glick Foundation Exchange Club of Jackson Georgia Pacific Foundation Gerard and Margery Thomas Fund Ambassador Leadership ($1,000.00-2,499.99) Jury Foundation American Axle Mr. Doug Hren Bell’s Brewery, Inc. Ms. Jacquline Jeffery Binder Park Zoo John Laman Brooks Kushman, PC Carla McClenney Jackie Bucsi Pfizer Foundation United Way Charles F. and Adeline L. Barth Sedco, Division of Primore, Inc. Foundation Joyce Soebbing Consumers Energy Foundation Julie A. Sullivan The Doan Family Foundation United Way of Greater Huron County Domino’s Pizza Dr. Janice Werbinski East Lansing Marriott at University Place Yeo Family Foundation Richard Egli Truist Jennifer Foulk John E Klobucher and Joseph D Klobucher Fdn Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Kohl’s Cares Charity Lansing Board of Water and Light Lansing Exchange Youth Foundation

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Benefactor Leadership ($500.00-999.99) Jason VanSickle REALTOR Coldwell Banker Jacquelyn Adams Hubbell Briarwood Christine Anderson Judy Judd Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Kalamazoo Community Foundation Anonymous Kalamazoo Growlers Apple Mountain Kingscott Ashdon Farms Kiwanis Club - Jackson Bank of Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club - Onsted The Barton Group Knights of Columbus - St Johns Bay City Noon Optimist Club Kohl’s - Canton Jenn Beaumont Kohl’s - Ann Arbor Jillian and Steve Breneman Kohl’s - Lansing Julie Byrne LAFCU Dr. Reid J. Calcott D.D.S. Kate Lefevre Campbell, Inc. Derek Lietzau Catholic Federal Credit Union Mackinaw City Hotels Karen and Duane Church Bonnie and Steve L. Macleod Ciccantell Family Macomb County Community Health Comerica Bank - Battle Creek Marquis Theatre Comerica Charitable Foundation Mercantile Bank of Michigan Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo Elizabeth Michalski CP Federal Credit Union Michigan Women’s Historical Center Judy Crooks Lydia Mitchell Vickie L.Crouch Trudy Moore Crown Industrial Services Inc. Gloria E. Nosse Dean Trailways of Michigan / Phoenix Contractors, Inc. Dean Transportation Ms. Anne Pombier Heather DeForest Potter Park Zoological Society Shari DeYoung-Pruis Susan E. Pyke DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Robert E. Stark and Martin H. Stark Educational Community Credit Union Foundation Fund Lindsay Eister Kirchinger Sherrie Rocky Vivian Erickson Rittenhouse Geralyn M. Rudolf First National Bank Sandy and Pete Savage Michael L. Fleetwood Schaeffer Ware Fund Romelle and Wayne Frey Spartan Motors Foundation GM Powertrain Splash Universe Water Park Resorts Gordon Food Service Melody Stirk Graff Chevrolet Deanna and Burrel M. Stults Julie and Daniel A. Graham Tawas-Whittemore-Hale United Fund Dennis Helwig Team One Credit Union Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority United Way for Southeastern Michigan 16 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan United Way of Greater Milwaukee Robert W. Jansen D.D.S & Associates, P.C. Vision Collision Mariela Rua Jeanne’ M Wickens Joe Ryan Laurie M. Young Suzanne Sample Youth United Way Sarah Schepers Mr. and Mrs. William & Susan Shipp/ Shipp Living Family Trust Patron Leadership ($300.00-999.99) Laura K. Smith Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Troop 80390 Spring Arbor University (Schoolcraft) Jennifer Taborek A & L Janitorial, Inc. Dr. Mamie Thorns A & R Total Construction Co., Inc. Kay Tuttle Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers Mary Little Tyler Faith and Kenneth C. Akert Uni Q Jewelry Paula and Keith Aldridge United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern Geri and John Anderson New Jersey Ann Arbor Carpets - Flooring America University Bank Ann Arbor State Bank Van Buren County United Way Battle Creek Glass Works, Inc. Walton Insurance Group Scott Beemer Weidmayer, Schneider & Raham, CPAs, P.C. Brooklyn Benson Mary Wickens Kathleen Campbell Wild Swan Theater Mary Ann Chellman WMU College of Aviation CMS Club WMU Sports Marketing Kim Coberley Kristin Wurm Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ypsilanti Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Marilyn and John Doty Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark Emerald eCycling, LLC First Impression Printing Flagstar Bank Friendship Donors ($100.00-299.99) Weiss Centennial Farm/ Elizabeth Abood-Carroll and David Carroll Frankenmuth Corn Maze Mary Aiello Frankenmuth Historical Assoc Judge Louise Alderson Gail and Mike Galbreath Heather Allbee Marie Gatien Susan Allis Gazelle Sports Layla Ananda and Mark Charles Ina Germain Leah Anderson Courtney and Josh Gettig Mary Frances Anderson Carol and Bob Gifford Andrews, Hooper & Pavlik, P.L.C. Miranda Good Joanne Arasim Reva Goucher Jerry and Marita Archer Abigail Haughey Roselyn D. Argyle Hoyle & Meyer Asphalt Repair Karin Armour Glorian A. Hummel Art Unlimited John Humphreys Patricia Graff Arvilla Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Annual Report 2014-2015 17 We appreciate our donors. Thank you!

AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Jan Culbertson Azon USA Dahlem Center Sue and Fred B. Bachman Marguerite Delhey Kellie and Krista Bagnick Lynn M. Baker Devon Title Marlene and John Barr Marcia and Wendell Dilling Jason Bartlett Stacey Dinser Hohl Martha Batts Christopher and Donna Dobie Katharine Beach Mary H. Dobson The Bead Shop Barb Dodge Jason Bilaski Susan Domen Etcyl and Ruth H. Blair Veronica Fisher Dukes Joyce Blomgren Elizabeth Eads Maryann Bowen Jack and Marguerite Eagles Kathleen Brade Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Krisy Brock Area 341 (Eaton Rapids) Lisa K. Buchanan JoAnn and Ken E. Eddy Buffalo Wild Wings RoseLynn Ederer Valerie and Lawrence Bullen Nancy D. Ehrle Dallas and Karen Burdick Julie Ellis Quinter Burnett Heidi Eno Marcheta Busch Entergy Services Mary Ann Bush Mary and Dan Eriksson Mary Campbell Judge and Mrs. J. Richard Ernst Capital Area United Way Carol Evans CEC Entertainment Fabiano’s Grocery & Deli Charles J. Strosacker Foundation Carol Fackler Keith and Dawn Christenson Patricia A. Farley Andy Clark Mara Farmer Christy and Richard Clark Mary Ferguson Patricia Cline Linda and Lawrence A. Fitch April Clobes Julianne Flaherty Ruth Clymer Jamie Flees Brian Colopy For Kids Sake Early Learning Tenho S. Connable Peggy French Cynthia and Donald A. Corneglio Nancy Frost Corrigan Moving Systems - Eva and Richard N. Gaines Grand Rapids Gap Foundation Sandie Cortez Cindy and David Gardner Barbara A. Craft Angela Garner Jill Crooks Mary Geegan Middleton Laura Crosbie onstance Crump Geiser-Weaver Associates LLC 18 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Sharon Gift Kiwanis Club - Brooklyn Dr. Philip and Mrs. Marlene R. Glotfelty Kiwanis Club of Ypsilanti Karen Goidosik Mr. George and Dr. Kathleen Klinich Goldfish Swim School—Okemos Don Klotz, JR. Goldfish Swim School— Ann Arbor William Knapp Laura Ann Goldman Sue Kovats-Bell Renee Graham Norma Krein Mrs. Beverly and Dr. Geoffrey E. Grambau Lesley Lankerd Nancy Gray Lansing Area Golden K Kiwanis Noelle Grigg Edward Le Baron and Nancy J. Moncrieff Barbara E. Grissen Rob Lehman Michael Haber Eileen Lehnert Don and Sally Hammond Amy and David Lehr Vera Hanisko Leslie Science and Nature Center Lad Hanka Lewis Reed & Allen PC Harbor Beach United Community Fund Sarah Lindsey Richard and Karen S. Harner Lioness Club - Bancroft Jeff Hawley Lioness Club - Durand Mr. and Mrs. George Haynes Lioness Club - Saint Johns Lawrence and Mary Hennessey Lions Club - Vandercook Lake Jeanne and James L. Hess Lions Club-Vicksburg Catherine Heyd Liskey’s Auto & Truck Haley Hill Beth Longton Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hinkle Karie Lyons Julia Hitchingham Sherry Mackay HK Events: Troop Mackinaw Mary Lou Mahood Dr. and Mrs. Hamad and Patricia Marcinkowski Randa Houwari Rosemary Ann Marlatt Hudson Pharmacy Marshall Community Foundation Patricia Huebner Robert and Pamela McDonnell Harriet Hughes J. Thaddeus McGaffey Lorraine Hurtik Melisa McKendry Michelle Jackson-Long Nichole McLaughlin Elizabeth Janda Catherine Meldrum Stacy Jenkins Jamie Meldrum Chelsie Johnson Melling Tool Company Pamela Johnson Lisa and Daniel Melnik Kalamazoo Newcomers Club Aundria Meyer Dr. Nancy and Mr. Joe J. Kalinowski Patricia Mickels Merrie Kaufman Midland Area Community Foundation Kathryn Keersmaekers Michelle Miele Sally Kennedy Dawn Miller Kevin and Bobbie Kenney Deborah Miller Dan Ketchum The Miller Foundation Patrick and Catherine King Mini of Ann Arbor Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Annual Report 2014-2015 19 We appreciate our donors. Thank you! Connie and Scott Miracle Lani Rozga Carol Molloy Lori Ann Sarns Sharon Moss Judith K. Schonacher William and Geralynn Mulders Jr. Anne Schott Jessica and Pat Mussell Elsie Schrader-Cawley Angelenne Nagy James and Cindy Schroeder NCG Eastwood Darice Schubatis NCOC Tricia Scully Sokhna Ndao-Brumblay Sea Life Aquarium Michigan Colleen Neilson Dr. Paul H. Selden Mary T. Newman Patricia Shaheen Audrey and Duane Nuechterlein Tricia Shannon Robin O’Dell Thomas and Kathy Shaw On The Grand Condos Marlene Shoebridge Otsego Rotary Club Mary and Phillip Shures Alan and Jean Ott Susan Sieloff Roland Owens Carol and David A. Simpson Parker Hannifin Corporation Merry Hannah Sink Mardi Patterson Laurie Skrzynski Lynn and Richard M. Pattison Faith Small People’s Food Co-op Nancy Smaltz Susan Petersen Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Ruth A. Smiley Cathryn Phipps Kevin and Patricia Smith Marley Powers Sean Smith Benjamin and Jeri Probert Jennifer Smyczynski Christine and Kon Prokos Elizabeth Snavely PRP Wines Susan Sonday Roseanne and Steve Pscodna Gail Spaeth Patty Purington Allen Spiess Bernard Puroll Nancy Springgate Quest Martial Arts Julie Stanley Ron and Cathy Rapa Janice Stanley Amin Laverne Read Kathryn C. Steiner Lisa B. and Peter Reed Maureen Stephan Valerie F. Reed John Stewart Monica Reyes Martha and Charlie R. Stocker Monique Riley Yvonne Stork Ann L. Riley-Gawura Judith Ann Sullivan Amy Rodey Mitzi Talon Julie Rogers Douglas And Deborah Taylor Rotary Club - 23072 Jackson Breakfast Lawrence Taylor Rotary Club of Albion The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Brenda Rowley George and Ruth Thompson 20 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Tim Barron’s Radio Michigan Trefoil Donors ($1.00-$99.99) Dale Trisch Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Troop 80017 (Plainwell) Troop 40824 (Saline) Julie and John Abe United States Dept. of Agriculture Ranjit Aiyagari Mercy Alonzo-Williams United Way of Greater Atlanta Amanda Stong University of Michigan Credit Union Amazon Smile Lyah VanSickle American 1 Credit Union Becky Verlinde Jill Anderson William Viers Karen Anderson Rachel A. Voss Kristy and Matthew Anderson Edith Wacksman Joanne and Robert P. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Alicia Wallace Valerie Andrews Walmart Foundation Liz Arasim Jill and Robert Arcure Dana Walters Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Area 351 (Holt) Mac Ward Connor Armstrong Anne Watson Kevin Armstrong Maria Waxler Douglas Artin Janet Weaver James Asselin Jackie Webb AT&T United Way Lyndon Welch Ryan and Sandra Ayriss Shayne Marie Wheeler Kathleen and Richard Bacha Catherine White Linda Badri Shelly Bagley Keith and Agnes Widder Susan Bahrs Stephanie Williams Jessica Baier Zana Williams Kayleen and Tom Baier Nancy and Al Willson Cassandra Bailey Beth Wilson Wanda Ballard J. Rodney Wilson Matthew Barbee Judith A. Wisniewski Lisa Barna Stephanie Wittrup David and Joellen Barnes Dawn Woloszyk Joellen and Mike Bartels Kim Barton Steven Woloszyk Mary Ann Bartz Jeanne Wood Adrian Bass Thomas B. Woodworth Julia A. Bates Lucille Wright Teresa Baxter YMCA Oak Park Christy Bayles Ellen Yoakam Kim M. Beachy Your Cause - Silicon Valley Linda and Lanson Becker Community Foundation, Mary Beckley-Clark J.C. Penney Corporation Andrew Benoit Jennifer Benson Joyce E. Zielinski Stephanie D. Berg Zonta Club - Owosso Andrea Bernadette Paul The Bartech Group Ms. Peggy Bertok Teri Best Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Annual Report 2014-2015 21 We appreciate our donors. Thank you!

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