annual report - Girl Scouts Southeastern Michigan
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annual report - Girl Scouts Southeastern Michigan
20 ANNUAL 14 REPORT GSSEM at a Glance Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) is the local council, chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), to advance the Girl Scouting Movement within southeast Michigan. GSSEM facilitates the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by providing a girl led, girl-centered, fun-filled, quality leadership experience, in partnership with mentoring adults, that meets the needs of girls in today’s fast-changing world! GSSEM Vision GSSEM is the premier leadership organization for girls in the southeast Michigan region. Our dedicated staff and program offerings make GSSEM the organization of choice for girls and their families and caring adults who are committed to the Girl Scout Mission. GSSEM Service Area GSSEM serves Oakland, Macomb, Genessee, St. Clair, Sanilac, and parts of Wayne, Monroe and Livingston Counties. GSSEM History On January 1, 2009, as part of the national Girl Scout realignment movement, four Girl Scout councils in Southeastern Michigan merged to create one high-capacity, high-performance council. Michigan Waterways, Metro Detroit, Otsikita, Fair Winds, and portions of Maumee Valley and Heart of Michigan merged to become Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM). GSSEM Membership (9/30/14) Daisies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,747 Brownies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,319 Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,874 Cadettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,097 Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698 Ambassadors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 Individual Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,060 2 | gssem annual report 2014 Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. 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. 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. gssem annual report 2014 | 3 Message from the CEO 2014 was a year of anticipation, change, and growth at GSSEM. In continuing efforts to engage more girls and adults in the wonderful benefits of Scouting, GSSEM began work to simplify requirements and to prepare for the new Customer Engagement Initiative (CEI). Countless hours were invested by staff to clean up data, improve technology infrastructure, reorganize the staff structure and upgrade staff skills, and refine our internal processes— all in preparation to implement new systems designed to make joining and participating in Girl Scouts faster and easier for girls, parents/guardians and volunteers! The CEI entails a new website, and tools like Volunteer Toolkit, an online solution that will give volunteers leading troops convenient, mobile access to resources they need to mentor and support girls. Our efforts in 2014 will pay off in 2015. In 2014, we experienced the pains of idling Camp Innisfree in order to reallocate more than $1 million spent annually to developing a more focused outdoor education strategy, in order to get more girls outdoors, closer to home and with more affordable offerings in 2015. We continue to seek appropriate uses for our idled properties, with an eye on preserving land wherever possible. Our mission delivery team focuses on serving customers at all phases, from recruitment throughout their full Girl Scout experience, and into lifetime membership. Restructuring our direct customer service departments resulted in the creation of our Mission Delivery Team, headed by our new COO Dara T. Munson, who joined GSSEM in August 2014. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for youth development that will help to guide our ongoing efforts to better serve girls and adults who experience Girl Scouting with GSSEM. Throughout the year, GSSEM leadership and board volunteers worked to continue to seek new sources of funding, and to implement policy and take actions that used our resources wisely. The partnerships between staff and volunteers on all fronts helped to strengthen community partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders that will serve to grow Girl Scouting in our region. As always, we appreciate the invaluable contributions and support from our volunteers who give so much to girls and the Girl Scouting movement. We look forward to another rewarding year in 2015. Yours in Scouting, Denise Dalrymple CEO 4 | gssem annual report 2014 Special greeting from Nancy Philippart The close of 2014 marked the end of my six-year term as board chair of GSSEM. It has been an honor and privilege serving as chair; a true labor of love in which I have gained as much or more than I have given. I am very proud of all we have accomplished together since the formation of GSSEM. With an outstanding board and staff partnership, strong fiscal management and resources, improving infrastructure, committed volunteers and community supporters, and girls who are ready to take on the world, we are the high capacity council GSUSA envisioned. Membership, property and technology are important challenges we still face, but we have demonstrated since the inception of this council that strong, committed leadership can meet these challenges head on. I am ‘retiring’ from my board chair post, but not from Girl Scouts. Going forward I will work with my ‘retired’ Board VP Lisa Morse on our ‘retirement’ initiative of elevating the Gold Award. I am also confident that the new board leadership will continue advancing our mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Thank you for your support and commitment these past six years. Yours in Scouting, Nancy L. Philippart gssem annual report 2014 | 5 Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Statement of Activities For the Year Ended September 30, 2014 Public Support And Revenue: Annual and Planned Giving 137,994 Corporate and civic groups 158,686 Foundations 133,863 Grants 84,840 Special events - net of direct benefit to donors 69,363 In-kind-net 45,057 Total Public Support 629,803 Product Sales: Cookie and fall product revenue 11,320,644 Direct Costs (4,908,470) Gross profit on product sales 6,412,174 Program service fees 718,077 Merchandise sales: Gross revenue 1,096,046 Cost of sales (696,322) Gross profit on merchandise sales 399,724 Total Net Operating Revenue 7,529,975 Other revenue: Investment income (loss) 188,070 Rental income - office space 17,892 Miscellaneous income 93,423 Total other revenue 299,385 Total Public Support And Revenue 8,459,163 Expenses: Program services: Troop-Related Programs 5,962,829 Troop and Resident Camping 2,350,042 Total program services 8,312,871 Supporting services: Management and general 533,576 Fund Raising 475,185 Total supporting services 1,008,761 Total Operating Expenses 9,321,632 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (862,469) Other Changes in Net Assets: Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost (125,860) Gain or (loss) on sale of property 367,670 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (620,659) Statement of Financial Position as of September 30, 2014 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $2,380,248 Investments & beneficial interest in trusts 7,845,666 Receivables, net 86,333 Inventory held for resale 440,506 Prepaid Expenses 169,399 Land, buildings and equipment - net 10,596,935 Total Assets $21,519,087 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable and accrued expenses $774,736 Deferred grant revenue 161,610 Unfunded pension obligation 736,537 Total Liabilities 1,672,883 Net Assets 19,846,204 Total Liabilities and Net Assets 6 | gssem annualstatements report 2014and tax returns are posted at: gssem.org/our_finances Financial $21,519,087 2014 Financial Snapshot Where the Money Comes From Fall Sale 4% Merchandise 5% Grants & Donors 6% Other 4% Series & Events 2% Camp Revenue 7% Where the Money Goes Management & General 6% Cookie Sale 72% Fund Raising 5% Series & Events 8% Camping & Properties 25% Troop Support 56% gssem annual report 2014 | 7 Customer-focused, girl-centered, and fun! The future of Girl Scouting at GSSEM! Since its inception, Girl Scouts has been at the forefront of change for girls’ leadership. From innovative ways for girls to learn life skills, support their communities and change the world for themselves and others, Girl Scouts has always been a step ahead of the times to keep girls growing, learning, making memories and having fun, all at the same time! 2014 marked another milestone in the evolution of the Girl Scouting movement. The introduction of GSUSA’s Customer Engagement Initiative (CEI), designed to help engage more girls and families in Girl Scouting, and improve services to existing members was received with enthusiasm and anticipation. GSSEM became of the first council administrations to raise its hand to be one of the first to launch. As other councils around the country launched the CEI, it became apparent that more time was needed to resolve process and technological matters that could only be uncovered in a live environment. The delay offered GSSEM great opportunity to dedicate many hours to strengthening our data integrity, shoring up our technology infrastructure, and training to utilize these systems to best serve our membership. We are looking forward to our launch of the CEI slated for spring 2015! Highlights of the CEI • Volunteer Toolkit Application (App): A new “app” that works on smartphones, tablets and computers through the GSSEM.org website. Leaders will be able to plan and manage troop activities for the year, email parents directly from the Toolkit app, and have access to important resources to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and manage troop finances. • Membership registration system: The new registration system will simplify and shorten registration renewal for troops and individuals. • Digital Cookie 1.0 (Launched December 2014) Digital Cookie allows girls, with parent permission and support, to sell cookies online! With parent approval, girls will have fun using technology to increase their sales, while building the five skills girls learn by participating in the Cookie Sale: goal-setting, decision-making, business ethics, money management, and people skills. 8 | gssem annual report 2014 The new GSSEM.org In October 2014, GSSEM was the first Michigan Girl Scout council to launch the new website look coming to all Girl Scout councils as part of the national CEI launch. The website is consistent with the look of other Girl Scouts councils’ website across the country. It features lots of content from GSUSA and includes a more robust calendar of events that makes finding activities and programs easier. The website displays and functions on desktop and mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. Additionally, important GSSEM information and resources are available on GSSEM.org in the HUB, which is where current, registered members can access trainings and information specific to their communities or volunteer role. gssem annual report 2014 | 9 Whether right in their own backyards to overnight away camp, GSSEM is getting more girls outdoors GSSEM, like many Girl Scout councils across the country, had to make tough decisions about underutilized, costly properties and programs. For years, our members expressed the desire, both through their comments and attendance, to have camping and outdoor education that is less costly and closer to home. What’s more, as girls’ interests evolve so must Girl Scouting and hallmarks of our experience like outdoor education. In 2014, the GSSEM Board of Directors approved the idling of one Camp Innisfree and Innisfree Equestrian Center in Howell, MI. For years, GSSEM subsidized camp at the rate of $1.5 million dollars annually, despite declining attendance at our summer camp programs. With low attendance and indications that camping revenues would not make camps self-sustaining, it was necessary to reallocate funding and staff to presenting Outdoor Education programming that is more attractive to girls, their families and adult volunteers. We spent a good portion of 2014 revamping our outdoor education staff structure and programming, and 2015 looks brighter than ever for the future of camping and outdoor education. Our outdoor education team has developed an impressive roster of local, fun and engaging outdoor education programming planned and presented by community partners and volunteers. Also, equestrian programs, which are a hallmark of Girl Scouts outdoor education experiences, will be facilitated by trained staff at local, GSSEM approved stables. It was not an easy decision to idle Camp Innisfree, where for decades, thousands of girls made lifelong friendships and memories. Still, given the need to invest in a new way of work to preserve the council, and the large expense of maintaining residential camping, GSSEM is staying in step with changing needs and wants of girls to fulfill our mission, and continue offering them the benefits of outdoor education as part of their Girl Scout experience. 10 | gssem annual report 2014 More girls reached with the Be a Friend First (BFF) anti-bullying program During the 2014 program year, more than 600 girls in nearly 30 schools in the Detroit area, Pontiac and Flint experienced Girl Scouts as BFF program participants. BFF is an anti-bullying program focused on teaching middle-school girls to stand up for themselves and others. According to the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), 38 percent of girls worry about their emotional safety each day, six out of 10 teens witness bullying at least once a day, and 85 percent of the time, when a girl is bullied no one intervenes. The GSRI also found that 57 percent of the time when peers intervene, the bullying stops within 10 seconds. The BFF program is based on Girl Scout’s aMAZE! Leadership curriculum and helps girls recognize bullying, and also to prevent the behavior before it happens. BFF helps girls to recognize and intervene in bullying situations and lead positive change in their schools and communities. Activities include discussion starters, role playing, games and quizzes. gssem annual report 2014 | 11 Girls made a big impact with high awards and Cookie sales 2014 Young Woman of Distinction Jacqueline C. of Birmingham, MI was selected as GSSEM’s 2014 Young Woman of Distinction. The GSSEM Young Woman of Distinction Award is a special honor bestowed upon a Gold Award recipient whose final project demonstrates extraordinary leadership and addresses a global issue with measurable and sustainable impact. Caserio’s Gold Award project was entitled, “Hope and Help,” and an awareness campaign about teen depression and suicide depression. Jacqueline set up a mental health information display during lunch hours at her high school where students could gather pamphlets and brochures on teen mental health and suicide prevention. She displayed a large banner in memoriam of a student from a neighboring school who took his life in the summer of 2012. Students were asked to sign the banner as a pledge to be a “safe voice” for a friend in need, and given a wallet card listing the warning signs of suicide, and a prevention hotline number. Because of her efforts, the school will now participate annually in September as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. As GSSEM Young Woman of Distinction, Jacqueline served as ambassador to the council for one year and was charged with building girl relationships, advocacy and public speaking, including at Camp Moxie—a four-day leadership program for girls. She also received a special scholarship contributed by the Nancy L. Philippart and Thomas F. McGrail Fund. 12 | gssem annual report 2014 Going for the Gold In 2014, 13 GSSEM Senior and Ambassador completed the hard work and dedication needed to earn their Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. Less than five percent of Girl Scouts achieve this prestigious award nationwide. Earning the Gold Award reflects the leadership and citizenship skills that set the awardees apart, and that will prove invaluable throughout their professional and personal lives. Since 1916, Girl Scouts’ highest award has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere. Seniors and Ambassadors who choose to pursue the Gold Award dedicate themselves to developing and implementing a year-long project which displays the leadership skills they have developed through Girl Scouting. The Gold Award project is the culmination of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in which girls discover, connect, and take action to positively impact their communities, as well as their own lives. gssem annual report 2014 | 13 Top Cookie seller gave back in a big way Elizabeth Popovich, the Top Cookie Seller for GSSEM’s 2014 Cookie Sale, sold 3,904 boxes of cookies last year. “I realized at Cookie Booths that more people were willing to make a donation to send cookies to the Soldiers,” said Popovich. “I would wait until we asked people if they wanted to buy some Girl Scout Cookies, and if they said something like, ‘I’m a diabetic,’ ‘I have some already,’ or ‘I’m on a diet,’ then I’d ask them if they wanted to send a box or two overseas to our Soldiers. The response was great. Everyone I asked would make a donation.” Of the more than 20,000 girls who participated in the 2014 sale, Elizabeth sold the most cookies. Her sales come mostly through donations to GSSEM’s Troops to Troops program which partners with Operation Troop Aid to send Girl Scout cookies to military personnel serving overseas! 14 | gssem annual report 2014 Volunteer Spotlight: Thanks to Nancy Philippart for six years of dedicated service! Nancy Philippart has dedicated countless hours as GSSEM board chair since 2009 when she successfully led the creation of one consolidated Girl Scout council in Southeastern Michigan. She has been a champion of Girl Scouting in southeastern Michigan, always working to build corporate and community support of the movement to help girls become leaders of today and tomorrow. Over the past six years, Nancy’s leadership has helped guide GSSEM through many changes and challenges, and positioned our council to set the pace for advancing the Girl Scouting movement in southeastern Michigan. It is with gratitude and honor that we salute Nancy’s commitment to GSSEM and to Girl Scouting. gssem annual report 2014 | 15 Juliette Gordon Low Giving Society Organization/Corporate Giving Pearl ($500,000+) Chrysler Foundation City of Detroit Ford Motor Company Fund Free Press Charities, Inc. General Motors Foundation Kresge Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Skillman Foundation United Way of Genesee County United Way for Southeastern Michigan Gold ($250,000 - $499,999) Fairwinds Girl Scout Council Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint DTE Energy Foundation Elizabeth, Allan & Warren Shelden Fund Girl Scouts of the USA Tall Pine Council, BSA United Way of St. Clair County 16 | gssem annual report 2014 Silver ($100,000 - $249,999) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan City of Flint Comerica, Inc. Communities in Schools of Detroit, Inc. Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce Little Brownie Bakers Motor City Electric Company Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation Port Huron Hospital Foundation Universal Systems W.K. Kellogg Foundation Youth Foundation of America Bronze ($25,000 - $99,999) AT&T Corporation Baker College of Flint Benson and Edith Ford Fund C. F. Moore Foundation Carls Foundation Charity Motors Corporate Giving continued Bronze ($25,000 - $99,999) Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund Citizens Bank City of Detroit Youth Department Clark Hill, PLC Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Michigan Coca Cola Enterprises Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan Community Foundation of St. Clair County DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Fund Detroit Youth Foundation EDS Flint Community Schools Ford Senior Players Championship General Dynamics Land Systems Genesys Health System Henry & Harriet Whiting Memorial Fund Hurley Medical Center Isabel Foundation James and Lynelle Holden Fund John S. and James L. Knight Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. Knight Ridder Foundation The Kroger Company Lear Corporation World Headquarters McGregor Fund McLaren Health Care Michigan Aids Fund Michigan Department of Community Health Mary Moore Foundation Michigan Women’s Foundation Newhouse Foundation Oleson Foundation Olympia Entertainment Phoenix Network PNC Bank Port Huron Hospital PPG Industries, Inc. Republic Bank Ruth Mott Foundation Sorenson Gross Ghassan Saab St. John Health System UAW-GM Center for Human Resources United Way of Oakland County United Way of Sanilac County Whiting Foundation – Flint The Whitney Fund Matilda Wilson Fund gssem annual report 2014 | 17 Juliette Gordon Low Giving Society Individual Giving Pearl ($50,000+) Arthur G. Bishop Trust Hank Graff Grace Kleinpell Trust Koegel & Rocco Families Nancy Philippart and Thomas McGrail Pansy Lee Reader Trust Margaret Stewart Trust Gold ($25,000 - $49,999) Ann Bentley Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch Family Foundation Denise Dewih-Wallace Joseph and Joanne Galvin David and Karen Hopp, Jr. Peter and Eilish Keating Frederick and Stella Loeb Trust James Loprete Edward Neithercut Judith Tinor Trust Dale and Cheryl Wangler Robert E. Urich Trust Silver ($10,000 - $24,999) Donald Bacon Bethany Belanger Mark Belvins Bishop Trust Carolyn Burdi 18 | gssem annual report 2014 Burroughs Memorial Trust Denise Dalrymple Julie Dawson Ruth Frank Jack and Caroline Greenlees Kevin and Barbara Hendrick Michelle Hicks Bonnie Layman Virginia Mair Elaine T. Marcotte Gary J. Marcotte Rex Nelson Ward Newton James and Rhonda Orr Kathryn Ossian and James Linn Julianne Princinsky Heather Rivard Arlene Robinson William Sengstock Anne Sherwood Richard Sundquist Clayton and Anna May Timmons Jane and Frank Warchol Lillian Whittier Christine L. Wilcox Trust Ivan Wilcox Trust Dona J. Will Anne Wilton Keith and Wendy Zick Individual Giving continued Bronze ($2,500 - $9,999) James and Deborah Adsit Donna Anderson Linda Allen Maggie Allesee Josephine Altstetter Willie and Veronica Artis Patricia Graff Arvilla Eileen Ashley Doug Bacon Penelope Bailer Michael Baird Carroll Baker, Sr. Susan Baker Dorothy Ball Larry Barber and Gerri VerHowe-Barber Lawrence and Sylvia Bartalucci John and Nadine Baxter Jeffrey Baytarian David and Sharon Beard Ann Bentley Bruce Blanchard Bruce Blevins Basil and Coralene Bloss Jack and Alice Blosser Kathie Booth Nick and Genese Bouchard Mr. and Mrs. Phil Braun Elizabeth Briody and Marc Robinson Denise Brooks Sue Brown Tom Bryson Michael and Geraldine Buckles Richard Bugno Joan M. Bulley Ben and Beverly Burns Janet Burt Martin and Rosalie Butzel Carol Chargot Angela Ciaramitaro William Churchill Adeline Clark-Barnes Martha Clayton Lynda Clegg Linda Clinton Gerald and Barbara Cook The Robert and Bess Cook Family Foundation Darrell and Charlotte Cooper David and Susan Corby Catherine Cornell Clare Coughlin Raymond and Jane Cracchiolo Melissa Cragg Richard and Judy Cramer Tricia Creagh Christine Cusmano Ava Danner Harriet Davidson Walter and Retha Douglas Jim Dowsett Anne Doyle Laurence Doyle Maureen Drews Evelyn Dupont Lee and Elizabeth Durham Irma Elder Jack Ennest Sandra Ennis H. Halladay Flynn gssem annual report 2014 | 19 Individual Giving continued Bronze ($2,500 - $9,999) Linda Forte and Tyrone Davenport Trina Foster William and Susan Francis Andrea Franz Paul Fuhs Sharlene Gage Margaret Gamble Donald and Alice Giese Allison Green Carl and Beverly Haas Michael Hebner Louise Hemond-Wilson Kenneth Herrick Lisa Holley Gary and Sandra Hulett Gregory Huskisson Bill and Polly Huss David Jackson David James Mildred Jeffrey Laird and Susan Johnston Peter and Danialle Karmanos Rodney and Tonya Ketzler Peter and Nancy Kleinpell Mary Kramer Ronia Kruse Ed Kurtz Chris Kurzweil Thomas Lichtle Kathleen Lieder Thomas Lindley 20 | gssem annual report 2014 Daniel Lockwood John J. LoVasco Pamela Loving Richard and Susan Lueders Donald and Janice Lutz Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Marme Susan McGraw Olivia Maynard and Ollie Karlstrom Jim and Jacqui McKellar Patrick and Mary Gale McPharlin Virginia Meyers Robert Miller Denise Minoletti Robin Moherek Bill and Kitty Moeller Linda and Scott Morrell Ray and Barb Morrell Lisa Morse Chip Mortimer Judy Muhn JoAnne Neil Albert Nelson H. Nelson Donna Niester Francine Pegues Mary Pellerito William Piper Roger Plue Sarah Pobocik Harold and Marian Poling Jacquelyn Polk Peter and Linda Popovic Jerry Prescott Individual Giving continued Bronze ($2,500 - $9,999) Mr. and Mrs. John Racine Barry and Anne Regling Ken and Dawn Reha Irvin and Pamela Reid Terri Renshaw Bonnie and Manuel Reyes Anthony and Althea Richards Kimberly Roberson Jan Robertjohn Irving and Audrey Rose Frederick Ruffner Khalil Saab Melissa Sage Fadim Joseph and Linda Salas Roger and Susan Samuel Betty Sarvis Edwin and Mary Sawton Karla Scherer Larry Schulte Henry and Brenda Schultz Ellen Schutt Carl Schwartz David and Donna Schwartz Doris Seidl Barbara Seymore Howard Shand Reverend Leroy Shelton James Smith Michelle L. Smith Patricia Smith Susan Smith Gail Spaeth Sydney Spofford Mary Stief Genevive Street George and Christine Strumbos Robin Thompson James Tomblinson Sandra Ulsh Vaughn and Jeannine VanCamp Kelly VanWormer and Gerald Schnepp Michael Vore Harry and Jane Wagner Equilla Wainwright Mary Ann Wallace Billie Jo Wanink Esther Washburn Howard and Dorothy Weaver Leonard Weiner Edward and Betty Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whipple David and Janice Whipple Sally Wildner John and Wanda Wirtz Kim Woloszyk Laura E. Wright Diane Young Anne Zaragoza Maria Zardis gssem annual report 2014 | 21 Tribute Gifts In Honor of Anne Doyle The Association for Women in Communications – Detroit Chapter In Honor of Heather Rivard JJ Barney Construction Inc. In Memory of Catherine Christensen The Gold and Silver Investment Club In Memory of Lillian E. Fuller Melanye Johnson Sheila Johnson In Memory of MG Harry Green General Dynamics Land Systems In Memory of Elizabeth (Getty) Guice Virginia Kelly In Memory of Justin Koenders Linda Hillier-Rivard 22 | gssem annual report 2014 In Memory of Margaret H. McMichael Margaret R. McMichael In Memory of Jean Moran David Cornwell In Memory of Kevin Rydahl Jean Lawrence In Memory of Al Schulz Elaine T. Marcotte In Memory of Jean Sitka Pauline Langolf Tanice Reilly In Memory of Margaret Smith Barbara White Board of Directors Nancy L. Philippart, Chair of the Board Lisa K. Morse, Vice Chair Rhonda B. Orr, Secretary Diane L. Young, Treasurer James T. Adsit Doreen Olko Voncile Brown-Miller Kathryn L. Ossian Denise A. Calisi Seema Verma-Prince John DeFrancesco Julianne T. Princinsky Dana C. Harvey Heather D. Rivard Peter M. Keating Rep. Maureen Stapleton Ronia F. Kruse Richard A. Sundquist Elaine T. Marcotte Maria Zardis Denise Dalrymple, CEO, Ex Officio Our Locations Clinton Township Service Center 42800 Garfield Clinton Township, MI 48038 Detroit Service Center 3011 W. Grand Boulevard 500 Fisher Building Detroit, MI 48202 Flint Service Center 111 E. Court Street Flint, MI 48502 Monroe Outreach Office 28 S. Macomb Street Monroe, MI 48161 Port Huron Service Center 2186 Water Street Port Huron, MI 48060 White Lake Service Center 8545 Highland Road White Lake, MI 48386 gssem annual report 2014 | 23 www.gssem.org 800-482-6734