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Annual Meeting of the Membership
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
WelcomeThe Association of Girl Scout Executive Staff
(AGSES) is the only national professional organization maintained for the purpose of
enhancing professional excellence for all employed (and formerly employed)
Girl Scout staff.
AGSES is an independent, voluntary association and is an active, working organization that
encourages participation from every member. It serves as a nationwide voice for all Girl Scout
staff.
Housekeeping
How GoToWebinar works…• Use computer with headset or
computer with phone• All muted
• Can type into question log to ask question or raise your hand and we will
unmute you
Agenda• Leadership Message – Kate Genaitis
• Financial Update – Jean Ann Hughes
• Bylaws Revisions (Vote) – Kate Genaitis
• Report on Salt Lake City AGSES Activities – Hall of Fame Inductees –Patty Williams and Kelly Day
• Membership Update – Janet Ridenour
• Fund Development Update – Bonnie Batchelor
• Nominating Committee Update – Joan Gibson
• Professional Development Update – Wendy Weeden
• Communication Plans - Anne Hyde
• What’s Next
• Q and A
• Adjournment
President’s Message
• Kate Genaitis, President
YOUR ASSOCIATION
• Brief History of AGSES
• 2014 in Review
• Revisiting our purpose in today’s environment
• You are the key to success
YOUR BOARD
Joan Gibson
Anne Hyde Bertha Koch Patty Williams
Julie FoxKay FlavinKelly DayBonnie Batchelor
Stephanie PommierJean Ann HughesJanet Ridenour
Wendy Weeden
Kate Genaitis
Treasurer’s Report
• Jean Ann Hughes
Financial Update•Balance in savings and checking
as of 12/31/14 $30,734
• Membership Pins on hand $ 4,235
•Leaders are Born Pins on hand $ 3,070
•Total Assets as of 12/31/14 $38,039
•2014 Income (including value of Lifetime
Memberships Recognized in 2014) $34,963 • 2014 Expense $11,077
Bylaws Revision: Major Changes
• Eliminated Executive Committee
• Written notice includes electronic methods
• Only one vice president
• Alternates terms
• Financial review rather than audit
• 60 day notice for various meetings dropped to 30 days
Take Vote on Bylaws
We will launch a poll for voting (Yes, No, Abstain):
I vote in favor of approving the proposed bylaws changes (with the proviso that the change in eliminating 2nd VP and reducing Nominating Committee to 5 would take effect at end of terms of 2015).
AGSES in Salt Lake City Co-Chairs: Patty Williams
Convention committee members were:
Bertha Koch, Joan Gibson, Nancy Hatch, Tracy Keller, Stephanie Pommier, Traci Roberts, Sally Swanson, Kate Genaitis, Wendy Weeden, Bonnie Batchelor, Camile Berry and Linda Neeley
Kelly Day
Highlights of AGSES in Salt Lake City
Something different!
AGSES Hub Activities Tuesday through Saturday Hall of Fame 2 sponsorships Future convention feedback
Hall of Fame Celebration
Inductees Wendy Weeden, Bonnie Batchelor and Denise Valz with GSUSA CEO Anna Maria Chavez. Inductees not in attendance were Margaret Johnson and Sherry Sybesma
Membership Update
• Janet Ridenour,• 2nd VP
Membership Report
Annual Members 555 Year Members 5Lifetime Members 202
Total: 262
Council Partners: Girl Scouts-Virginia Skyline
Membership Report
Year Annual Assoc. Lifetime Total
2014 60 NA 202 262
2013 24 0 200 225
2012 74 2 197 273
2011 165 8 203 376
2010 224 12 204 440
2009 292 14 211 517
2008 467 24 209 700
Membership Report
Membership Fee Structure
Annual 1-year Membership Dues - $50 Annual 5-year Membership Dues - $200Lifetime Membership - $500Council Partnership - $1000
Fund Development Update
•Bonnie Batchelor,
Member at Large
Contributions Received 2014
• Tribute Fund: $ 500
• Sustaining Gifts: $ 800
• Conference Scholarship Fund: $ 200
• Salt Lake City Sponsorship: $5,000 ($2,500 in 2014, $2,500 in 2015)
Nominating Committee Report
• Joan Gibson, Member at Large & Nominating Committee Chair
Nominating Committee Report
2015 Nominating Committee Goal Statement
By December 1, 2015, the nominating committee will facilitate the nomination and voting process for board and nominating committee positions with vacancies in 2016.
– Call for interest on board or nominating committee
Nominating Committee Report
Nominating Committee 2015
• Joan Gibson (Chair), GS of the MO Heartland• Bertha Koch, Retired - Colorado• Patty Williams, GS of Kansas Heartland• Beth Yates, GS of the Colonial Coast• Jennifer Woolley, GS of Wisconsin-Badgerland• Laura Wijkowski, Retired-Oklahoma
Professional Development
• Wendy Weeden, 1st VP
Professional Development Report
Learning opportunities in 2014:
Walk-through of new website
Colleague Connection: IT in Girl Scout Councils
Book Club: Success Principles
4 Workshops in Salt Lake City
Tuesday Tips and Tools: ongoing
Professional Development Goal Statement
To provide opportunities for active Girl Scout staff to engage in career-enhancing knowledge, exchange best practices, engage in cooperative learning and connect with colleagues.
To provide opportunities for inactive Lifetime Members/Alumna to reconnect and support the ongoing work of the Association.
Efforts will strengthen both AGSES and the Girl Scout Movement.
Plans for 2015• Recruit at least 6 people to form the professional
development committee.
• Offer at least 18 learning opportunities for GS staff:– Colleague Conversations – various topics– Like-Job, Virtual Meet Ups – with a moderator –
Use groups established on the website– Book Club – series– Mentoring opportunities
• Tuesday Tips
• Develop a plan to provide foundational learning for membership and volunteerism staff
Suggestions for Topics or Presenters
• What topics would you like to see AGSES offer in 2015?
• Do you have suggestions for people we should approach about presenting, etc.?
Communications
– Updated Brand Materials • Logo and Letterhead• Brochure
– Facebook Campaigns• 100 new “Likes” by September • GS Week Blitz
– Membership Drive • 50 new members by September • Social media campaign • Contact lapsed members • “Invite a Friend” promo
Anne
Julie
Stephanie
What’s Next
⇒We need YOU!• Your assistance
• Your participation in our community!
– Visit the website
– Share with others you know
• Your membership renewal
• Your assistance in updating our records
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU
We look forward to engaging with you
in 2015!
Feedback, questions can be sent tokgenaitis@gmail.com
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