Annual Report - Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
2015
Annual Report
Oct. 1, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2015
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio connects girls to a world of possibilities in a
positive and inclusive, girl-led environment. Girls are inspired to discover
their passions and empowered to reach their full potential through a proven
leadership development program.
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Dear Friends of Girl Scouts,
We are often asked if a 103-year old organization like Girl Scouts is still
relevant. The answer is– Yes! In fact, we are needed now more than ever.
Only 22 percent of girls say that being a leader is a top goal in their life. Not
every girl needs to be a leader, but everyone deserves the option to lead.
Girls are passionate about making a difference, but opportunities for
leadership are scarce.
Girls who shy away from leadership often do so because they fear being seen
as bossy by others, and they fear not being liked. Adults who work with girls
need to help them develop the skills to cope with these issues – skills such
as conflict resolution, healthy communication, and problem solving – so
that these barriers no longer prevent girls from stepping into more public
leadership roles.
We know that girls are most willing to lead when leadership is defined as
collaborative, inclusive, and concerned with making a positive difference.
Girls also need to see more women stepping up to leadership positions. If
they can’t see it, they can’t be it.
For 103 years, Girl Scouts has been the nation’s largest leadership
organization for girls, helping girls build skills around affecting change in
themselves, our communities, and the world at large. Girl Scouts is relevant –
and part of the solution.
We are proud of the work we do at Girl Scouts of North East Ohio with the
support of friends like you who are dedicated to advancing our mission.
When you invest in girls, you give them real world, hands-on experiences that
empower them to innovate, create, and reach their potential. As we eagerly
look to the future, we hope you will be a part of the movement that is creating
the next generation of leaders.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Brenda Heidinger
GSNEO Board Chair
Jane Christyson
GSNEO Chief Executive Officer
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1
OUR
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.
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
CHAIRPERSON
Brenda Heidinger, Mahoning County Alcohol & Drug Addiction Board
FIRST VICE CHAIR
Laura Watson, Thompson Hine LLP
SECOND VICE CHAIR
Catherine Lippert, ProdOptic, LLC
TREASURER
Joan Villarreal, Community Volunteer
SECRETARY
Dawn Marie Lecklikner, The Equity Engineering Group
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Jacquelyn Adams, Community Volunteer
Diana Bilimoria, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Hope Bradley Hnat, The Salvation Army Northeast Ohio Division
Paula Chesser, Robert W. Baird & Co.
Diane Coletti, Weslyan Senior Living
Diane Downing, Huntington Bank
Matthew Inks, Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
Judith E. Matsko, Red Flags National
Kathy Moock, Community Volunteer
Carole Mount, Ph.D., Walsh University
Kristin Sparks, Moen Incorporated
Alicia Stone, KeyBank
Karen Talbott, Talbott Consulting Group
Chris Venditti, The J.M. Smucker Co.
GIRL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Gracie Cadena
Grace Ehlert
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BY THE
NUMBERS*
27,099
31/69
$11.4
13,184
6,310
18
girl members
adult members
percent are new
vs. returning girl
members
million spent
counties
volunteers
12,484
2,793
3,049
54
troops
girls attended program events
Gold Awardees
girls attended summer camp programs
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4,239
Women of Distinction
girls served by grant-funded programs
86
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graduating seniors awarded scholarships
40,319
packages of cookies donated through
Operation: Sweet Appreciation
volunteers received
GSUSA-approved
recognitions for
outstanding service
91
Wall of Honor Tributes
*numbers on 9/30/2015
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Pictured above: Troop 71740 at Tybee Island in Savannah, Ga
GIRL MEMBERSHIP DIVERSITY
Girl market share 8.24% of current population
White
20,414
75.33%
Black/African American
2,206
8.14%
Multiple
879
3.24%
Not Reported
2,979
11.00%
Other Races
307
1.13%
Asian American
232
0.86%
American Indian
68
0.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
14
0.05%
Hispanic Ethnicity
983
3.63%
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GIRLS ON THE MOVE
International Soap Box Derby Gravity Racing
Challenge: STEM Team Competition
Our troops were among 132
teams competing from New
York, Georgia, and all over Ohio
on May 16, 2015.
These young ladies were
definitely up to the challenge!
They built and fine-tuned their
Soap Box Derby cars to race
down the track at 30 mph. The
girls learned how to identify and
use tools; identify car parts and
understand what they do; and
learned shop safety. Teams
also learned marketing skills
by securing sponsorships and
designing the logo, banner, car
and t-shirts.
The Trefoilers (Troop 90469)
made history at the race being
one of the first Girl Scout
sponsored teams to race in the
Gravity Racing Challenge. They
advanced to the top 16 of all the
cars in the Super Stock division.
Team Samoas (Troop 71364)
and Team Thin Mints (Troop
71364) also competed.
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GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
Today’s Girl Scouts are tomorrow’s
business leaders
Imagine getting your start in business in the world’s largest girl-led
enterprise. Girl Scouts do!
Some of the nation’s most successful leaders started in Girl Scouting,
gaining leadership and financial literacy in the iconic Girl Scout Cookie
Program. In addition to the 5 Skills: goal setting, decision making,
money management, people skills and business ethics, a new webbased component teaches girls vital skills for the modern economy.
Digital Cookie helps girls run and manage their Girl Scout Cookie
business online. Girls can set their cookie goals, track their progress,
manage orders and inventory, learn Internet safety skills, and more—all
while they earn age-specific badges and explore ways to help others
by investing their earnings back into their communities.
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Did you know that six out of ten girls stop doing
what they love because they feel bad about the
way they look?
Thousands of Girl Scout members from Northeast Ohio spent the evening at
the SouthPark Mall Lock-In, where they engaged in fun, inspirational activities.
The theme “Healthy Selfie” encouraged girls to explore a life of health and
happiness. Girls learned about healthy eating, exercise, setting goals, keeping
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balance in their lives, following their passions, and happiness.
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
includes council-sponsored programs,
events, and trips
1. First annual trip to Girl Scout
founder’s birthplace in Savannah, Ga
2. Girl Scout Day at the Cleveland
Metroparks Zoo
3. Exclusive STOMP performance,
activities, and behind the scenes tour
at Playhouse Square
4. Girl Scouts assembled fleece hats
and scarves for “Crafting for
a Cause” at JoAnn Fabric and Crafting Stores
5. Techbridge partnership offers Girl Scouts hands-on, real world
experience in engineering
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GIRL SCOUT CAMP
Where every day is a new adventure!
The moment girls find out they are
going to camp, excitement erupts.
The ear-to-ear grins and shouts
of joy are proof enough that Girl
Scouts of North East Ohio knows
how to turn learning into fun-filled
memories.
As if girls don’t have enough to
brag about when they return
from camp, GSNEO is giving
them even more reason to look
forward to their next trip to Camp
Ledgewood, Camp Timberlane,
and Camp Sugarbush. Zip lines,
high ropes, stargazing, and
water-works join the recreational
highlights, providing girls from
kindergarten through high school
with hands-on, outdoor activities
that help them build leadership
skills, conquer fears, make new
friends and learn about the
environment.
Each of the new camp features,
while providing hours of fun and
entertainment, also deliver some
kind of character-building aspect.
CAMP LEDGEWOOD
High Ropes
Challenge Course
Those who take risks, communicate
well, push their physical limits, and
explore leadership can find out how far
they can go.
Also at Camp Ledgewood, municipal
water negotiations continue. This is
a slow process due to the number of
entities involved. Other options for
water include additional storage tanks
and wells.
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CAMP TIMBERLANE
Aquatics Center
The Trefoil-shaped splash pad, new pool house and zero-entry
swimming pool were completed just in time for summer camp!
CAMP SUGARBUSH
Low Ropes Challenge Course
The nice thing about teamwork is that you get to work together to
achieve a common goal.
Also at Camp Sugarbush, the new Astronony Center and Woodland
Pavilion are available for year-round troop camping.
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WOMEN OF DISTINCTION &
ADVANCING WOMEN AWARDS
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
This annual event honored 15 exceptional women and three high school
Girl Scouts who have modeled the courage, confidence and character
that Girl Scouts embodies. The Advancing Women Award was presented
to NASA Glenn Research Center. The luncheon raised $6,475.
2015 Women of Distinction Honorees:
Leaders of Tomorrow
Scholarship Recipients:
Hunter Wells, Anna McCue,
and Monica Kotyuk
Dr. Suzanne Allen, Philanthropy Ohio
Ashley Basile Oeken, Engage! Cleveland
Candace Benson, Camp Tech Inc.
Julie Brandle, Metis Construction
Heidi Cressman, The University of Akron
Linda Foy, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Annemarie Grassi, Open Doors Academy
Pamela Hubbard, Golden Ciphers, Inc.
Stacey Litam, Moore Consulting & Mediation Services, Inc.
Barbara Marlowe, Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA
Dr. Lolita McDavid, University Hospitals
Hilary Sparks-Roberts, Social Venture Partners Cleveland
Jamie Sullivan, Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Dr. Rachel Talton, Synergy Marketing Strategy & Research, Inc.
Renee Whittenberger, MS Consultants, Inc.
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Dessert First
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio’s
signature fundraising event raised
$98,425 in November 2014.
Save the date for the next Dessert
First October 22, 2016.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is an independent, not-for-profit
organization. It is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a
501(c)(3) organization and is exempt from federal income tax. This
report summary is for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.
PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE
Direct Contributions
United Way
Product sales
Program and camp fees
Miscellaneous income
Foundations, trust and other
Sponsorships and Special Events
Retail operations
Interest and dividends
2 .1%
2 .6%
76.8%
5.2%
1.6%
4.0%
1 . 1%
2.9%
3.7%
OPERATING EXPENSES
Membership & Volunteer Support $3,321K
$216K
Retail Stores
$2,132K
Payments to Troops
$852K
Product Sales Program
$1,603K
Administration
$477K
Fund Development
$1,121K
Programs Not at Camp
$1,718K
Programs at Camp
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME
Grants
United Way
Contributions
Special Events/Sponsorships
Retail Operations (net)
Program Fees
Investment & Misc. Income
Product-Related Programs (net)
TOTAL
FISCAL YEAR 14 - 15
457,893
298,943
244,230
127,1 53
328,230
587,914
604, 5 1 1
8,752,777
$11,401,651
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Administration
Fund Development
Program
TOTAL
INVESTMENT & ASSET GAINS
1,603,006
476,952
9,359,949
$11,439,907
$2,769,254
ASSETS
Cash & Short-term Investments
Other Current Assets
Land, Building & Equipment (net of depreciation)
Restricted Investments
Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
2,438,118
397,733
13,361,863
12,738,403
108,543
$29,044,660
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
1,044,387
761,027
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$1,805,414
$27,239,246
NET ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$29,044,660
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2014 - 2015
DONORS
Gold Sponsor
Key Private Bank
Silver Sponsors
Brandstetter Carroll Inc.
DDR Corp.
Farris Management LLC
FirstEnergy Foundation
The Lubrizol Corporation
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
PNC Bank
PPI Graphics and Innovative Trends
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio gratefully
acknowledges ALL donors who have
invested in girls through their gifts in
2014-15. If your or your organization’s
name has been inadvertently excluded or is
listed incorrectly, please contact the Fund
Development department at 330-983-0430
or [email protected].
Thank you for your continued support!
Dominion
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
Eaton
Engage Cleveland Inc.
Family Heritage Life Insurance Company
of America
Farris Management LLC
Bronze Sponsors
Fidelity Investments
BCG & Company
Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank
FirstEnergy Corporation
FirstMerit Bank
GE Lighting
FM Global
Merrill Lynch
GE Lighting
Metis Construction Services, LLC
General Electric Company
SouthPark Mall
Graco
Hamlin Accounting & Computer Services, Inc.
Corporations
The Home Depot
Anonymous
I-X Center Corporation
Allstate
Key Private Bank
Amazon
Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
American Express
Lakeland Health Care Corporation
ArcelorMittal
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ashdon Farms
Lorain National Bank
AT & T
The Lubrizol Corporation
The Bank of America
M & M Electrical Contractors, Inc.
BCG & Company
Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Brandstetter Carroll Inc.
Marco’s Franchising, LLC
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Marhofer Chevrolet, Inc.
Brouse McDowell
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Cedar Fair
Merrill Lynch
CenturyLink
Metis Construction Services, LLC
Cleveland Clinic
Mutual of America
Cleveland Indians Baseball Company Nestlé
ComDoc
Palmer & Cay, LLC
DDR Corp.
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Corporations (continued)
Parker Hannifin Corporation- Parflex Division
Parker Hannifin Corporation-Hydraulics Group
Peoples Services, Inc.
PNC Bank
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Progressive Insurance
QSP/Great American Publishing Company
Rambus, Inc.
Roetzel & Andress LPA
The Sherwin-Williams Company
The J.M. Smucker Company
SpaceBound, Inc.
Thompson Hine LLP
Truist
U.S. Bank
VICAP, LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
YourCause
Federated Agencies
Aurora One Fund
Orrville Area United Way
Tiffin-Seneca United Way
United Fund of New London
United Fund of Willard
United Way of Allegheny County
United Way of Ashtabula County
United Way of Erie County
United Way of Greater Cleveland
United Way of Greater Lorain County
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
United Way of Greater Milwaukee
United Way of Greater Stark County
United Way of Lake County
United Way of Medina County
United Way of Northern Columbiana County
United Way of Portage County
United Way of Rhode Island
United Way of Sandusky County, Inc.
United Way of Southern Columbiana County
United Way of Summit County
United Way of Trumbull County
United Way of Tuscarawas County
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
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Organizations
Akron Children’s Hospital
Alumnae Support Committee-North
American Legion 13th District Council
Amherst Rotary Club
Aultman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Aultman Hospital & Aultman College
Cleveland Food Bank
Cleveland Metroparks
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Elyria Elks Lodge #465
Marcia Fudge for Congress
GSUSA
Hudson City Schools Board of Education
NASA Glenn Research Center
The Order of the Silver Trefoil #7
Service Unit 762
Service Unit 774
Silver Scouts Alumni
Troop #50369
Thank you to all of our donors who
Troop #50035
designate all or a portion of their
United Way gift to Girl Scouts of
Troop #70714
North East Ohio or contribute
Troop #77139
to their employer-sponsored
Troop #80718
workplace giving programs.
Trumbull Moose Lodge 186
The University of Akron
Willard Area Kiwanis Club
Foundations and Trusts
Estate Gifts
Estate of Mary W. Parker
Aetna Foundation
Akron Community Foundation
The Ashtabula Foundation
Ann D. Black Charitable Trust
Glenn R. and Alice V. Boggess Memorial Foundation
Georgianna Bonds-Wider Opportunities
Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund
The Center for Community Solutions
The Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Foundation
Citizens Charitable Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lorain County
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Foundations and Trusts (continued)
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation
Crane Fund for Widows and Children
Meredythe G. and Clayton C. Daley Jr. Family Fund of the
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Helen and Jerry Daube Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
Findley Youth Trust 2
FirstEnergy Foundation
The Albert W. and Edith V. Flowers Charitable Foundation
The Gambatese Family Trust
Gap Foundation
GAR Foundation
Thomas J. & Marjorie S. Gray Foundation
The George Gund Foundation
William Haynes Trust
The Hoover Foundation
KeyBank Foundation
The Laub Foundation
Dale E. & Bernice E. Mansperger Foundation, Inc.
The Michelson Foundation Charitable Trust
Paul A. & Mildred I. Miller Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
W. Paul Mills and Thora Mills Memorial Foundation
Laura R. & Lucian Q. Moffitt Foundation
Burton D. Morgan Foundation
The Robert S. Morrison Foundation
The Murch Foundation
Nordson Corporation Foundation
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
Playhouse Square Foundation
The Charles E. & Mabel Ritchie Memorial Foundation
Charles Schwab Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Simon Youth Foundation
The Sisler McFawn Foundation
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
Lloyd L. & Louise K. Smith Foundation
Stark Community Foundation
The Stocker Foundation
The I.J. Van Huffle Foundation
The Clara Weiss Fund
The Welty Family Foundation
The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Lorain County
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Individual Donors
Anonymous
Tamra Stokes-Abbott
Connie Adams
Jackie Adams
Joseph and Connie Adams
Bishara Addison
Rachelle Adkins
Jennifer Adornetto
Madhurini Akula
Marilyn Albanese
Mrs. Winifred Alexander
Deward - Charlie Allen
Mitch and Suzanne Allen
Ebony Yeboah Amankwah
Michele Tarsitano-Amato
Elizabeth Amonett
Gwen Anderson
Maud Andre de la Porte
Cheri Andrews
Bob and Barbara Anzalone
Kate and Ric Asbeck
Christi Audino
Santhi Avula
Kevin Aylward
Naira Azatyan
Julie Babcock
John and Susan (Sunny) Baddour
Susan Bailey
Laura Baird
Shannon Baker
Gina Baldini
Deborah Balika
May Bana
Jason Barb
Jodi Barber
Nancy Barnes
Margaret Barr
Mary Jane Barrett
Stephanie Barry
Nancy E. Bartholomew
Connor Barton
Heather Baston
Dan and Deb Bauer
Todd Baumgartner
Dianna Baycich
Brittany Barill Beavers
Doris Becker
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Richard and Martha Beckwith
Colleen Begley
Linda Beidle
Sharron Belcher
Katie and Jeff Beltz
Phyllis Bement
Obie and Betty Bender
Danni Bennett
Sharon Bennett
Candace Benson
Jeff and Michelle Berkes
Ashlee Besselman
Diana Bilimoria, Ph.D.
Roger and Edith Binkley
Ginny Blotnick
Beverly Reisman Bogen
Pami Bogen
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Bortner
Michelle Bowens
Kistina Bowie
Kathy Boylan
Julie Brandle
Jill Bresnahan
Jill Breton
Betty Bryant
Christina Budas
Michelle Burgess
Randy and Christine Burlison
Ms. Roberta Burns
Candace and Ella Burris
Elizabeth Burz
Brian Keith Busch
John Buta
Tammy Butler
Katie Byard
Adrian and Sharon Cadena
Mr. & Mrs. Philip and Amie Cajka
Nicole Caleris
Jennifer Calkins
Marian Calvin
Aria Campbell
Suzanne Cardone
Barbara and Ian Carlstrom
Connie Carlton
Cecilia Carr
Garvin and Theresa Carter
Dr. Geraldine M. Carter
Frederick Cash
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Christy M. Dayton
Jessica de los Santos
Kristin Castrilla
Debra DeCarlo
Beverly Chalabian
Ms. Donna DeFiore
Maria Chandler
Meredith Deidrick
Fred and Marsha Chenin
James and Elizabeth Deitz
Paula Chesser
Mr. and Mrs. John and Brenda Delaney
Laura Chmielewski
Melissa Dell
Jane Christyson and Bob Mahoney
David Dellosa
Melissa Tirpak-Chylik
Shari Demarco
Michael Clark
The Demerest Family
Danielle Clay
Jodi Denham
Renee Close
Barb Denton
Kelly Coffman
Patricia DePompei
Debbie Colbeck
Bradley and Tracy Derteen
Michelle Coleman
Trina Devanney
Barbara Coles
Robert and Jennifer Digeronimo
Diane L. Coletti
Steve and Mary Ditto
Debbie Collins
Tamara Dodds
Diane Collins
Jennifer Dolejs
Tina Collins
Amy Dolzine
Dawn Colwell
Kris Domo
Tim Connor
Maggie Donahue
Paula and Dennis Conrad
Megan Dortenzo
Aimee Convery
Dave and Jan Dosen
Anita Cook
Gunta Douglas
Dr. Kim Duong Cooley
Janice S. Dowell
John Corogin
Diane Downing
Seth Haines Corthell
Brenda Drake
Timothy Couglin
Naomi Drake
Christy Counterman
David and Carole Dreffer
Matt and Jamie Crabtree
Sara Drew
Heidi Cressman
Joan Drnek
Karin P. Crivel
Louise Ducsay
Keith and April Cromer
Jill Dugovics
Patricia Csongei
Anita Duncan
Susan Lawko-Cuiffo
Ron and Kelly Dunfee
Laura and Robert Culp
Susan Durst
Michael F. D’Amico
Becky Dutton
Kimberly Dahlhausen
Eric Dye and Kayla Bowman
Anna Danese
Jacqueline Ebersole
The Danko Family
Ms. Karen Edwards
Pamela J. Davey
S. Stuart Eilers
Alexandra Davis and Jadzia Myers
Laura Eland
Charles and Tracy Davis
Bob and Marie Elias
LeAnn Davis
Mrs. Solveig Elios
Richard E. and Nan Davis
Cortney Ellis
Trudee Davis
Joyce and Sarah Ely
Kristen Dawson
Carolyn Elyko
Denise Day
Vera Emanuele
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Individual Donors(continued)
Individual Donors
(continued)
Calayla Holmes
Brenda Peake-Gordon
Bert L. Holt
and Richard Gordon
Sharon Honroth
Joan Gottschling
Hillary Emer
Nancy Hooker
Dr. Annemarie Grassi
Nancy Meyer-Emerick
Pam Horning
John
and
Penny
Graves
Jeneen Engle
Mrs. Marla Houchins
Kim
Graves
Letitia Evans
Aaron Hubbard
Dorothy Greenslade
Kim Exton Family
Pamela Hubbard
Mark and Nancy Farmer Dr. Charles M. Greenwald
Margo Murray Humenczuk
Ruth
Jane
Grimwood
Nathan and Emily Fein
Lois
Gross
Shawnee Hunt
Dominique Fernandez
Sue and Don Groszek
Ann Hunter
Monique Fields
Jessica Guamera
Larry and Phyllis Huston
Mrs. Cindy Fisher
Ryllis Guist
Eunae Hwang and Sung Ko
Brigitte Ford
Matthew Gump
Mrs. Lauren Iannaggi
Jacqueline Ford
Korinna Gundrum
Aida Idiaquez
Bill and Gail Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. Ben B.
Matthew Inks
Stacy Kern-Fowler
Gunter, Jr.
Nancy Jamieson
Linda Foy
Joe Gutkowski
Jean Jankowski
Dorothy Frank
Lea Ann Haas
Ms. Karen Jansen
M. Elizabeth (Beth) and
Deborah Handy
Jennifer Jensen
Michael J. Frank
L. Hanold
Amy Jeremay
Robert and Bette Frels
Ms. Teresa Hardy
Julie Johnson
Jennifer Frey
Robert and Lindsey Johnson
Mrs. Karen E. Frombach Laurie Hargett
Amy Havelka
Robert K. and
Steve and Jane Furgas
Verneda Hawkins
Claudia W. Jones
Ralph and Margaret
Dan Hayes
Michael and Lynn Juppe
Gaggini
Eileen Healy
Laura Kanieski
Paul and Mary Gahres
Jennifer Kappa
Steven and Renata Gale Ms. Carmen Heare
Tiffani Hedler
Mrs. Jennifer Karaffa
Michael and Kathy
Brenda Heidinger
Mona Karoghlanian
Gambatese
Miles and Angela Heilman
Catherine Kasza
Jean Ganger
Paul and Barbara Heinzerling Mardi Katz
Mrs. Michelle Garrett
Joanne Heiskell
Carole Kealy
Heidi Gartland
Allan and Roseanne
Carol Keehn
Daniel Gerbracht
Henderson
Jennifer Keller
Ms. Jeanine Gergel and
Sharon and David Herzer
Margaret Kelly
Mr. Adam Jusko
Martha Kelly
Richard and Mary Gessner Jodi Hetman
Michelle Highsmith
Linda Kelp
Susan R. Gessner
Ashley Hill
Christine Kemmerling
Arline Giddings
Barbara Hill
Brian and Lee Anne
Christine Gigliotti
Kennedy
James and Rickeya Gilliam Brighid Hillmuth
Joanne Hirt
Kimberly Kerber
Thomas Giolekas
Dana Kerns
Doug and Cathy Godshall Bill and Laura Hlavin
Hope Bradley Hnat
Cathy Kilbane
Bethany Goedecke
Mary M. Hof
Julia Kirby
Cheryl Goggans
Beth Hoff
Alicia Smith-Kirk
Morgan Goldthwaite
Allison Hoffmann
Urszula and
Bridget Gonzalez
Aimee Holmes
Michael Klejna
Elaina E. Goodrich
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Individual Donors
(continued)
Corrie Lesiak
Richard and Holly Lessick
Dorothy Lewis
Laura Klenotic
Edward Lightcap, Jr.
Klima Family
David and Cathy Lippert
Judith Klucas
Randy Lipscomb
Christine Kmiecik
Patrick and Elmie Litam
Kurt and Judi Kneidel
Stacey Litam
Ashley Knoll
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Litzler
Robert and
Renae Loney
Patricia Koch
Lloyd N. Lopez
Lizbeth and
Julia Ann Love
Jonathan Kohler
Hope Yian Lu
Raymond and
Arminda Lumapas
Karen Konko
Rich and Tila Luschin
Sue Ellen Korach
Maureen Lynn
Heidi Korkosz
Mike and Laura Kowalski Gerald and Mary
MacDougall
Pat Krakowski
Holley Madigan
Allison Kramer
Sue Majzun
Vicki Kramer
Leah Malec
Mrs. Connie Krebs
Linda Manges
Victoria Kress
Kent Mann
Diane and Katie Kretz
JoAnn and Ronald Krock Debbie Marcellus
Margaret M. Krolikowski Eleanore Margolis
Mike and Debbie Kroupa Rosemary Mariola
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Darcy Kubat
and Joan Marsh
Sandra Kubit
Joan Marshall
Mary Ann L. Kucera
Susan Marston
Judy Kuklica
Tamara L. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lampe
Lauren McDougall-Masi
Sabbrina Landers
Sharon Mathie
Brandy Lang
Judith E. Matsko
Judi LaPolla
Rachael Mauk
Linda Mileti Lareau
Michael and Susan Mayer
Mr. and Mrs. Ted and
Raymond and Katie McAleer
Janice Larsen
Yvonne McArthur
Dr. Susan Lasch
Bob and Christina Latsko Harold McCarty
Angela McClellan
Jill Laukonis
DeeDee Lautzenheiser Tina and Brian McCue
Dawn Mccullough
Dawn Marie Lecklikner
Miranda McCurdy
Kathryn Leenhouts
Diane O. McDaniel
Mary Leigh
Dr. Lolilta McDavid
Jerry and Kristin
Margaret McElfresh
Lenington
Sheila Mcgee
Ms. Tish Lennings
Michael and Mary Anne Leslie R. McGinnis
Dena McKee
Leon
Emily McKenna
Carol McLennan
Kenneth McNeil
Tracey Meilander
Leslie Meiring
Terry and Kelley
Mendenhall
Jami Mesecar
Kate Metyk
Catherine and Ross Miller
Cathy Miller
Colette and Tim Miller
Jane A. Marting-Miller
Larry Miller
Larry and Patricia Miller
Marcia Miller
William and Debora
Minerich
Jodi Mitchell
Patricia Mitchell
Sheryl Modlin
Crista Moeller
Becky S. Moldaver
Lauri Molnar
Anthony Monday
Ms. Dana Montanez
Gwendolyn Montgomery
Kathy and Andy Moock
Kirk and Karon Mooney
Carrie Moore
Cecilia Morisak
Orval and Sarah Morris
Kristine Morrison
Mrs. Stacey Morselli
Sharon Morton
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen
Moses
Dr. Carole Curtis Mount
Victoria Janke-Mousty
John Mueller
Caryn Mukanza
Elizabeth Mull
Trisha Mullen
Bethany Muniak
Susan Murnane
James Muth and
Cheryl Soltis-Muth
Howard Myers
Marie Nader
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Individual Donors
(continued)
Patricia Nagorski
Colleen Nagy
Elizabeth Nanavati
Lisa and Derek Navracruz
Robert and Elizabeth Nedrich
Sera Nelson
Julie Nemet
Maria Nicol
Jane Nied
Lonna Nimylowycz
Quentin and Mary Ann Nolan
Mrs. Jane Nord
Benjamin G. and Jane Norton
Kenneth and Elizabeth Nosse
Melinda Novatny
Sean and Christine Nowlin
Laura O’Brien
Theresa O’Neal
Carolyn Oakes
Susan Oelbracht
Suzanne Offerle
Crystal Ogden
Mary Olson
Kristen Geary Opfer
Diane Orender
Maureen (Molly) Oskowski
Ellen R. Otis
Jennifer Overman
Erin and Philip Owen
Cathy Owens
Tom and Robin Page
Betsy Pajak
Barbara Parkinson
M. J. and Samuel Parri
Ms. Jolene Parrish
Mrs. Tamara Hunt-Parsons
Mrs. Carol Passerell
Barbara Patterson
Dr. Lewis Patterson and
Ms. Janice Patterson
Lee and Yvonne Paulus
Cynthia Peck
Paul and Susan Penko
Nick and Amie Perrin
Molly Perusek
Kelli Peterson
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Heather Petish
Cheri Phyfer
Janene Pierce
John and Nancy Pierce
Dr. Karen Pilarski
Christine Pinto
Jim and Mary Jeanine
Pipino
Elizabeth Pirnat
Janet Pogorzelski
Jonathan and Joni
Portyrata
Johanna and Jim Powers
Mrs. Melissa Prause
Mildred Prosser
Fallon Pulley
Barbara Pulte
Lori Punkar
Mindy Qua
Amy Radinovic
Jacquelyn Raftery
Mrs. Melanie Ramos
Dr. and Mrs. R.E. Ranchoff
Anelia Ras
Kay Rasor
Amber Ratcliff
Claire Bowers Reader
Mary Butler-Readinger
Ruth Reding
Colleen Reed
Alexandria Remy
Alicia Reyes
Laurie Reyes
Amy Reynolds
Dorothy Jean Reynolds
Scott Rezenbrink
Barbara Rhodes
Janet Rhodes
Lauren Rhodes
Eleanor Richardson
William and Marcella
Ridmann
Michele Riemer
Elizabeth Ries
Betty Lou Riley
Dale and Ruby Riley
Angela Ristofski
Jen Roach
Hilary Sparks-Roberts
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Dorothy Robertson
Anne and Ed Robinson
Michael Rodriguez
Sherry Rodriguez
Susana Rogers
Sandra and Mark Ronan
Lindsay Rosenberg
Samuel Rosenfeld
Elaine Ross
Lola Rothmann
Sarah Rutherford
Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Rydzinski
Stephanie Dorko Sak
Mac Sauer
Meghan Saville
Debbie and Scott
Scavuzzo
Kathleen Scheutzow
Mary Kay Schneider
Sarah and Daniel
Schoeffler
Mr. and Mrs. David
and Karen Schoenlein
Jean Schooley
Traci and Brad Schubert
Jamie Schulke
Doris Schwab
Carol Scott
John and Nancy Scott
Nancie Scott
Ruth Benson Scott
Tiffany Scruggs
Tom and Mary Seay
June Seech
David and Kathleen
Serrone
Mrs. Carole Sever
Leroy and Martha
Shample
Susan Sharp
Lori Shaw
Debra Sheers
Susan Sheffer
Catherine and Brandon
Shelly
Karen Shisila
Jim and Linda Shrode
Ron and Jane Sibila
Individual Donors
(continued)
Margaret Suarez
Chris Venditti
Jamie Sullivan
Jesse and Joan Villarreal
Laura Sunahara
Kate Vlasek
Charlotte Sideri
Pamela and Scott
The Honorable and Mrs.
Catherine Sieradzki
Supelak
George and Janet Voinovich
Mrs. Lauren Siess
Supporter
of
Troop
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Kim Waikem
Walton and Patricia Silver
Shanna Surrarrer
Anrea Wall
Dorothy Simcic
Felicia Woods-Wallace
Jeffrey and Erin Simmons Iris Susey
Lori
Sustin
Kathy Wasilko
Mr. and Mrs. David Simon
Elizabeth
Sutliff
Donna Lee Watson
Mr. Jim Simon
Lora Swansinger
Jennifer Watson
Kristina Sims
Jane Sweeney
Laura Watson
Jennifer Sisson
Bill
and
Terri
Szabo
Marc and Julie Weagraff
Rose Ward-Skinner
Susan
Szabo
Bill and Chelly Weaver
Carol J. Slater
Carol Szczepanik
Tina Wells
Edwina Slaughter
Sally Taft
Miranda Wenneman
Lucy Smetham
Rahmat
and
Lisa
Sarah West
Carol Smith
Lisa Westfall
Tavallali
Jocelyn Bautista Smith
Mrs. Ali Zeyen Thomas Amy Whetzel
M. Elizabeth Smith
Jeff and Cheryl White
Michelle and Ilyana Smith Erin Thomas
Kimberly White
Jennifer Thomas and
Shellie Smith
Larry and Janet
Daughter,
AvaThomas
Marc and Betty Snitzer
Whitmoyer
Melanie Thomas
Allison Snyder
Jorene Whitney
Matthew and Amy
Karen L. Snyder
Renee Whittenberger
Thompson
Leann Soika
Gary Williams
Libby
Thuning
Julieann Solorio
Michelle Johnson Tidjani Lisa Williams
Phil and Carol Soos
Megan Williams
Mrs. Kathleen Tipka
Persis A. Sosiak and
Charlie Toil and Denise Patricia Williams
Brett W. Miller
Susan Christine Williams
Betz-Toil
Nicole Spain
Marjory Willoughby
Cameo Tonkinson
Betsy Spaulding
Kelly Wills
Laura and Dave Toth
Leslie Speer
Leah Wilson
Virginia Toth
Linda Sprankle
Nicole Wilson
Theresa
Trapp
Dr. Tamar Springer and
Dale and Linda Winfree
Mrs. Jennifer
Dr. Edward Springer
Karri and Tom Wood
Weiss-Trojan
Robin Stackhouse
Atarah Woodson
Joyce Tucceri
Beth Malchus Stafa
Helen Woodward
Anna
Tultz
Cheryl Stawicki
Rhonda Wooten
Linda
Turner
Ahley Stein
Holly Wyneski
Dr.
and
Mrs.
Michael
and
Donald W. Stenzel
Dr. Stacia Yaniglos and
Roberta Uhrich
Bill and Ellen Stephens
Dr. David Yangiglos
Jill Ungashick
Carrie Stokes
Michael
Yee
LuAnn
Unrue
Heather Heartz Stone
Charmaine
Zawacki
Pam
Valentine
Matthew and Kristel Stone
Margarete
Ziegler
Jennifer Van Gunten
Linda Striefsky
James and Janice Zinser
Pam and Catie Strohmeyer Kim Van Sickler
Steven
and
Danielle
Shivaun Stroski
John and Laura Struhsaker VanHorn
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In-Kind Donations
2 Guys 12 Strings
Akron Rubber Ducks
Atlantis Outfitters, Inc.
Audio Technica
The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa
Don Basch Jewelers
Beck Center for the Arts
Beech Creek Botanical
Garden and Nature Reserve
Katie Biloval
Gamb J
Caesars Entertainment
Canton Charge
The Cassidy Theatre, Inc.
Paula Chesser
The City Club of Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Improv Comedy
Club & Restaurant
Cleveland Indians Baseball Company
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland Zoological Society
Rex and Kim Engle
Fish Furniture Shops
Bill and Gail Fowler
Ms. Jeanine Gergel and Mr. Adam Jusko
Goodyear Airship Operations
Great Lakes Theater
Ryllis Guist
Harlem Globetrotters
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Kalahari Resort
Joe Kleon
Laurel Highlands River Tours
and Outdoor Center
Learning Express Strongsville
Teresa Letarte
Levin Furniture
Nancy Lignoski
Lilly Pulitzer
Lorain National Bank
Dot MacIntyre
Made in the Shade
Judith Matsko
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Kathryn Moock
Mosher Media
The Olde Wine Cellar
Peoples Services, Inc.
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club
Playmatters
PPI Graphics and Innovative Trends
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Restaurant Hospitality
Rider’s Inn
John Roberts Spa
Debbie Schultz
SkyZone
SkyZone - Westlake
The J.M. Smucker Company
Splatter Park Paintball Games
Cheryl Stawicki
The Twisted Olive
Jesse and Joan Villarreal
Weathervane Playhouse
Whirley Ball Laser Sport
WNIR 100 FM
Wright’s Catering
Catharine Zurbrugg
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In March 1912, Juliette Gordon Low gathered just a few girls to begin Girl Scouts.
Juliette’s outstanding leadership was matched by her stewardship when she
converted the carriage house at her home into the first Girl Scout national
headquarters, and she gifted the property to Girl Scouts in her will.
Juliette’s bequest was the beginning of planned giving to Girl Scouts. In her memory,
we have established the Juliette Low Legacy Society to thank and honor friends of
Girl Scouting who have chosen to make Girl Scouts of North East Ohio part of their
legacies and a beneficiary of their estate plans. With their foresight and planning,
these donors are crucial to ensuring that our Council will be able to provide future
generations of Girl Scouts with opportunities to reach their fullest potential.
Founding Members of the Juliette Low Legacy Society
Amie and Phil Cajka
Marian Calvin
Jane Christyson and Bob Mahoney
Donna DeFiore
M. Elizabeth (Beth) Frank
Brenda Heidinger
Claudia W. Jones
Mona Karoghlanian
Lizbeth W. Kohler
Gabrielle Love
Dot MacIntyre
Debbie Minerich
Benjamin G. and Jane Norton
Nancy Pierce
Margaret A. Renwand
Susana Rogers
Elizabeth Smith
Pamela Valentine
Julie and Marc Weagraff
Michele L. Weilnau
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THANK YOU
FOR SUPPORTING
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTH EAST OHIO
We need your support to help girls reach their potential. Girl Scouts
of North East Ohio serves only about 8.24 percent of the current
population of the girl market share. Help us reach more girls and
deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You know how
important Girl Scouting is. You want more girls to experience it. You
can grow the support of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio:
Spread the word through social media.
Invite your friends to our signature fundraising events.
Reconnect with our Alumnae at gsneo.org/alumnae.
Volunteer with girls, even if it’s just with one girl or one meeting.
Donate at gsneo.org/donate.
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