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BE A WORLD CHANGER GIRL SCOUTS CAN DO ANYTHING 2018 ANNUAL REPORT The Girl Scout 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. The Girl Scout Law: I will do my best to be: Honest and fair, Friendly and helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and strong, And responsible for what I say and do, And to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place, And be a sister to every Girl Scout. Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character Dear Friends, As I look back on 2018, I am overjoyed with the many ways that Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is improving the lives of girls in our 64-county area. We closed our 2018 membership year with an overall growth of 4.5% reaching 17,742 individuals. Our girl membership grew by 3.19% and our adult membership grew by 7.29%. Our retention for both adults and girls were higher than the national average. Thousands of girls participated in our Girl Scout Leadership Experiences last year – 15% more girls attended resident camp at Camp Bear Creek and 40% more troops participated in Troop Camp Plus. Over 4,300 girls participated in council delivered program. Girl Scout program is proven to help girls thrive in five key ways as they: Develop a strong sense of self Display positive values Seek challenges and learn from setbacks Form and maintain healthy relationships Identify and solve problems in the community When girls succeed, so does society; when you invest in girls, you change the world. Parents/caregivers, businesses, and communities are counting on Girl Scouts to ensure the strength of tomorrow’s female workforce, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. In addition, every girl can feel secure knowing that she is joining an organization that will celebrate, champion, and even help her foster her own unique identity while teaching her more about the rich cultural tapestry of the world around her. I feel proud to be part of this council. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will continue to be the best place for girls to thrive. Thank you to our volunteers for your countless hours dedicated to the mission of Girl Scouts…you are making a difference! Yours in Girl Scouting, Jackie Ford Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Girl Scouts...Taking Action and Changing the World What is Global? Global is defined by GSUSA as… • Not only externally facing • Inclusive of the United States • Local to Global to Local connectivity • Not just WAGGGS • More than travel GSK volunteers and staff attended an immersive retreat in May 2018 to develop a strategy for elevating the global aspects of Girl Scouting into every part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The resulting Global Action Team met in August 2018 to develop a mission statement, performance indicators and plans for the next two years. Members of the team include: - Marsha York - Rebekah McNicol - Margaret Moorman - Terri Massey - Kerry Morris - Jamie Farley - Lauren Wheatley - Rebecca Dever - Rachael Marchese - Jennifer Wilcox, COO, Staff Liaison - Carrie Barnett - Nancy Northrop, Global Action Volunteer The Global Action Team mission statement is as follows: To develop and implement a comprehensive global action strategy that…promotes an understanding of one’s self in relation to the world; encourages connection to global partnerships; and supports active participation with other cultures. Highlights of the 2018-19 year for the Global Action Team include: • Girl Listening Tour – What is “global” for girls? • Incorporation of Global Girl Scouting in GSK Girl Scout Action day at Holiday World (250+ attendees) • Incorporation of Global into Strategic Alignment Plan • Incorporation of Global into Spring Program Guide • Council-wide celebration of World Environment Day (June 5) at seven camp sites • Immediate engagement of committee and staff • Council recognition/highlights of World Thinking Day events and message • World Foundation Fund underwriting for Girl Listening Tour and World Environment Day • Opportunity to Share Progress on GSUSA enterprise-wide Global webinar • Adult survey to assess global understanding and opportunity Next steps for this dynamic, forward facing group include additional adult development activities, the development of a council travel progression plan, global mainstreaming of key council events, and further development of opportunities for GSK girls to earn the Global Action Award. Global Girl Scouting promotes inclusivity and understanding across all grade levels and increases the retention of Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Further, it provides enhanced leadership development opportunities for girls on a global scale. That’s why GSK Girls Scouts go global! 4 Our Vision for the Future - Strategic and Relevant During 2018 we completed our Strategic Alignment Plan with the help from the community, girls, volunteer, parents and board members. Through this process we took a deep dive and looked at the “universe” of girls. What future do we- as a community- want for girls? We then took the work of the analysis team and generated insights about new responses to the lives of today’s girls. Our alignment team developed a road map that was used to create our operational plan for the next four years. All tied to our value proposition…Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world – one that is designed with, by, and for girls. This is the Girl Scout Difference! Yours in Girl Scouting, Vivian Blade President Board of Directors Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Many thanks to our GSK Board Champions: • Vivian Blade • Janessa Moran • Joan Frey • Claudette Patton • Emma Horn • Kendra Rogers • Shannon Montgomery Many thanks to the members of the Analysis Team: Customers Competitors Stakeholders Jamie Shockley Davis Tonda Anderson Maria Baumgartner Emma Horn Lisa Bache Angie Evans Cheryl McDaniel Joni Burke Joan Frey Shannon Montgomery Diana Clark Sharon Handy Janessa Moran Meredith De Renzo Janis Kidd Emily Mullikin Amber Huggins Claudette Patton Cathy Parker Kendra Rogers Mary Sue Ryan Judi Petty Linda Wells-Freiberger Jeanine Triplett Mary Lynn Hurst Riley Marsha York Emily Toy Marty Woelfel Many thanks to the members of the Alignment Team: Vivian Blade Joan Frey Shannon Montgomery Brooke Slone Anita Bullitt Jackie Ford Janessa Moran Jeanine Triplett Diana Clark Emma Horn Cathy Parker Emily Toy Greg Cardwell-Copenhefer Janis Kidd Claudette Patton Jennifer Wilcox Meredith De Renzo Jed Johnson Kendra Rogers 5 Strategic Alignment Plan Summary 2019-2022 Engagement • Full community – girls, members, volunteers, parents = 35,000+, four generations • Board and Board Champions – 25 Board members • Seven Board Champions • Analysis Teams – 30 members • Alignment Team –15 members • Draft - Public Comment Shared Norms and Real Truths Value Proposition – The Girl Scout Difference…Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world—one that is designed with, by, and for girls. • Triennium of Innovation…GSK is committed to a spirit of innovation, exploration, and creativity. • Culture of Engagement… • Old Shore to New Shore…GSK realizes that change is both inevitable and powerful • Mental Models and Inclusivity Analysis Team – Process The Analysis Team scope of work included: • Consider “the universe” of girls – conditions, needs, wants, and preferences. Pay attention to differences by race, income, etc. What future do we – as a community – want for girls? • Represent point of view of 3 focus areas (1 per team): customers, competitors, stakeholders • SWOT (Strengths: Weaknesses: Opportunities: Threats) analysis with insights • Generate insights about new responses to the lives of today’s girls • Deliver report of organizational imperatives to the Alignment Team Alignment Team – Process The Alignment Team, comprised of the Board Champions and the GSK Leadership Staff, were charged with the following tasks: • Receive strategic imperatives from Analysis Teams • Responsible for Gap Analysis and Road Map Development • Create final plan document • Facilitate Approval Process • Ensure Next Steps o Dissemination o Operationalization (Tactical Plan) Next Steps • Creation of operational plan of work that includes measurable tactics to move the organization forward (departmental plans) • Alignment of organizational budget to support strategic initiatives • Share the strategic plan with GSK members and families • Development of external communications piece • Align the board’s dashboard and reporting to reflect progress on each strategic initiative • Communicate the progress with all stakeholders 6 GSK Strategic Priorities Reach More Girls 1. GSK girl membership will reflect our community’s population for market share, including location, race and ethnicity. 2. GSK will maintain or increase market share across all program levels, with specific emphasis on the recruitment and retention of Daisies, Brownies and Juniors. 3. GSK will explore a full-service membership option for individually registered girls, which is fully supported and marketed to families. 4. GSK engages families in important new ways that address the needs of today’s girls and families. Higher Impact 1. All GSK programming and facilities will be tied directly to the wants and needs of today’s girls and to the GSLE Program Pillars: STEM, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship and Life Skills. 2. Volunteers with GSK are developed, supported and engaged in their crucial role supporting girls in the movement