Listening Post Summer 2013

Building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

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From Your CEO & Board President

Annual Meeting Recap

Volunteer Recognitions

Girl Scout Gold Awards

Campaign for Girls in Arizona Update

GSRI Key Findings

Save the Date

what’s inside?

Girls today reflect an upcoming generation of financially empowered and independent citizens. An overwhelming majority of girls feel gender is not a barrier to what they can accomplish financially.

But is the world ready to support them?

As it now stands, students receive little financial education at school and have repeatedly failed broad tests measuring their mastery of basic personal finance and economic concepts. Just 14 states require high schools to offer a course in personal finance, according to the Council for Economic Education, and even fewer require students to take such a course in order to graduate.

Optimism in UncertaintyA new report by the Girl Scout Research Institute reveals that girls feel optimistic

about their financial futures, yet are less than fully knowledgeable about essential financial principles and instruments, from using credit cards to establishing good credit. And only 12 percent of the girls surveyed say they feel confident in making financial decisions.

The study, Having It All: Girls and Financial Literacy, comes out at a time of continued economic uncertainty. The country’s recovery from the 2009 recession has been marked by slow economic growth and high unemployment, as well as increasing concern over the costs of a college education and the unprecedented levels of student loan indebtedness.

The study, which surveyed 1,040 girls ages 8 to 17, found that girls are averse to debt. However, in order to avoid debt, these girls say they need more

education about how credit works. Perhaps not surprisingly, a vast majority say that it is important for them to learn how to manage their money.

Despite the recession and economic uncertainty, this generation of girls is bullish about their financial futures. A majority envisions a future family structure where they are fully engaged in financial decision making and planning.

cOOkies are ‘healthy’Girl Scouts is committed to the financial

setting your daughter up for successGirl scout research institute confirms girls want and need to be financially literate now.

Troop Notes

Only 12% of girls surveyed say they feel

confident in making financial decisions.

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Girl Scouts exist because of girls. For all girls.

Being a girl is powerful. Girl Scouts helps girls discover their power and how to use it to make the world a better place. We believe girls learn by doing and through girl led activities.

We fully embraced this belief for our April Annual Meeting and witnessed the power of girls. Our young women demonstrated their confident leadership throughout the morning session. And proudly wore t-shirts that said, “Lead like a Girl.”

The opening song was performed by Kenzie and punctuated by enthusiastic dance movements of our young women. Sabrina, Dianna, Sandra, Kalella and Lianna presented the powerful poetry they had written about being a girl. Ellie, Jordan, and Maria retraced milestones in the Arizona Cactus-Pine Council history and shared stories of their own council experiences. Olivia introduced the members of the Campaign for Girls cabinet. Then Maria, Ellie, Jordon and Emily facilitated the group dialogue for the 520 adults and girls who attended. Many rich ideas emerged from these discussions that are now being digested by council staff.

But the overall message expressed was a strong reaffirmation of support for the Campaign for Girls in Arizona. This campaign will allow more girls to experience Girl Scouting, with more volunteer support and innovative programs, and allow us to build the Leadership Center for Girls and Women.

As we continue to move forward, we welcome the engagement of our girls, our adult volunteers, and the community to help achieve our vision.

To view a short video summary, go to http://youtu.be/amwkhmy-rUY

ceo & board chair

from your

Margaret Serrano-Foster, Board ChairTamara Woodbury, CEO

swing for the scouts

October 18, 2013Raven Golf ClubGsacpc together with Weitz construction is holding the second annual swing for the scouts golf tournament to raise funds that will help transform camp sombrero into a leadership center for Girls and Women. enjoy a day of golf on your own – invite a friend, two or three – and be part of building the future of Girl scouts! register at www.girlscoutsaz.org/swing-for-the-scouts. contact leslie Friedman at 602.452.7003 for more information.

Women & young Women of distinction

November 16, 2013Arizona Biltmoremark your calendar for this annual event honoring past and present Girl scouts who play an important role in making arizona, and the world, a better place. For more information, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/wywd or contact leslie Friedman at 602.452.7003!

taKe action connection

August 3, 2013Northern Arizona Universityare you thinking about pursuing your Bronze, silver or Gold award? need ideas for a take action project? this event will give girls in grades 4-12 the opportunity to mingle with various community members and organizations who may assist with these projects. For more information, contact Julie at 602.452.7103 or [email protected].

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Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) is guided by the vision and leadership of our Board of Directors who work hard to ensure our financial and organizational strength. We wish a fond farewell to six individuals who are retiring from our board and thank them for their time and efforts:

We know they will continue to be powerful champions for girls in all of their endeavors.

And as we say goodbye to some, we welcome new and advancing board members with excitement:

Thank you to all current and former GSACPC board members for continued dedication to the Girl Scout mission.

» Laura Burgis » Kathy Granillo-Beebe » Tomás Guerra

» Nelson Mitchell » Tiffani Brooks

(Girl Advisory Member)

» Olivia Mossman (Girl Advisory Member)

» Elaine Armfield » Andrea Borg » Yvonne Fortier » Brian Hemmerle » Ed Zito

» Mike Hoffman (will now serve as member-at-large)

» Patrick Edwards (advancing to 2nd Vice Chairperson)

» Teri Twarkins (advancing to Treasurer)

» Brittanee Hustad (Girl Advisory Member)

» Martha Ryan (Girl Advisory Member)

Sessions through July are still available, so don’t miss out on the chance to create lifelong memories at camp. Plus, GSACPC offers Day Camp on the Road, a camp that travels across the state to provide enriching programs and field trips right in your neighborhood. Each week Day Camp on the Road will be in a different city – Lake Havasu, Flagstaff, Window Rock, Glendale and Phoenix.

For more information and to register, visit: www.girlscoutsaz.org/summer-camp. You can also email [email protected].

summer camp 2013

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More than 600 Girl Scouts, families and community members participated in the second annual 5K Thin Mint Sprint in March. Great work, Girl Scouts! And thanks to all the wonderful supporters who came out. We had a blast! Look for information on the 2014 Thin Mint Sprint coming soon.

Board of directors update

thin Mint sprint

it’s not too late to register for summer camp!


the girl scouting tradition continues… Patricia Baldwin Payne (second from right) was a Girl Scout in Troop 4 in Gallup, New Mexico. The tradition of Girl Scouts has been passed along through the years: Patricia’s two great granddaughters, Jenna and Maya Ross are now Girl Scouts in Window Rock, AZ.

Want to submit a troop note? Email a description of your activity and photos to communications@

girlscoutsaz.org with the subject line: Troop Notes Submission.

gift of caring Many Troops had their own Gift of Caring beneficiary. Here are a couple examples of Troops touching the lives of our community near and far:

Several Troops donated cookies to our military troops overseas this year. It is always truly appreciated and many of them shared photos to give THANKS for the special treats! Great job, Girl Scouts!

Troop 1122 donated Girl Scout Cookies from their 2013 Gift of Caring to the Ryan House, a local organization that provides respite and hospice care to terminally ill children and their families.


troop 2658 develops Junior ranger program for local park Girl Scout Troop 2658 earned their Silver Award for developing a “Junior Naturalist Program” for Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler. This program will be used by park officials to educate children about the many accessible attractions and enriching opportunities the park provides to visitors. Most national parks have Junior Ranger programs and the girls came up with the idea to develop a localized version of that program for their treasured city park in Chandler.

troop 478 hosts annual encampment Fountain Hills Girl Scouts recently held their annual neighborhood encampment at Camp Maripai with approximately 75 Girl Scouts attending. “Our neighborhood is thankful for the precious opportunity we have in Arizona – to camp at a Girl Scout Camp,” said Amy Vandervort, encampment coordinator and leader of the Senior Girl Scout Troop. Graphic artist and past Gold Award recipient, Kelly Blose of Fountain Hills worked with Camp Marapai’s managers to custom design a sign to welcome campers as they enter camp. “It’s our tradition to give a gift to the camp as a show of support to our Girl Scout Council and camp managers for all they do behind the scenes to keep our camps open so our girls can experience the wonders of the outdoors.” A special thank you goes to Wayne and Heather Houk at Camp Marapai for going out of their way during our encampment; providing a fun, safe and memorable weekend for all.

troop 805 Makes community support a priority Brownie Troop 805 continues to focus their time on helping others in their community. Highlights from their activities include supporting the three-day Race for the Cure. They staffed the event, made posters and gained a greater understanding of breast cancer and the importance in supporting the Race for the Cure. They also used their own Troop funds to plant a tree at a low income elementary school. The girls composed a letter to the principal and coordinated with the school district to plant the tree.

troop 909 uses fashion to connect in sun city Girl Scouts from Troop 909 created a fashion show to generate interest in Girl Scouts within the "Grandma" population at the American Lutheran Church in Sun City. Girls modeled vintage uniforms from each decade beginning in the 1920’s. ”The girls had a ball! They enjoyed the uniforms and were especially interested in the sizing of the old uniforms – a size 12 back then is about a size 6 now!” commented Board Member and Troop Leader, Allison House.


empowerment of American girls. Our emphasis on financial education has been underway for some time and continues to bolster the relevance of Girl Scouting to today’s girls.

Long before they assume adult roles, the Girl Scout Cookie Program allows girls real-world opportunities to develop five skills vital to financial literacy and leadership. Proven to have an impact in developing financially empowered girl leaders, the largest girl-led business in the world is a prime example of how Girl Scouts build fiscal experience, confidence, and independence.

We must recognize that, in an ever-changing economy and world, financial skills are leadership skills. It is up to all of us to ensure today’s girls are developing the financial savvy, business skills, and innovative thinking that will position them to be leaders in their own lives and in the world at large.

Whether you are getting involved in your first Product Program or saving for a big trip, the Fall Sale is a great learning and earning opportunity.

What is the Fall sale?The Girl Scout Fall Sale is a “friends and family” sale where girls can sell candy, nuts and magazines to their close community, while earning proceeds and recognitions.

Who can participate?All GSACPC Girl Scouts at any age level are allowed to participate. Just make sure you’re currently registered and if you are in a troop, make sure your troop is registered, too.

Why participate?There are many fantastic reasons to participate in the Fall Sale:

» Start earning proceeds to fund a trip or various activities throughout the year.

» Introduce younger or new girls to a Product Program BEFORE the big Cookie Sale.

» Practice the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) Five Skills: Goal Setting, Money Management, Decision Making, People Skills and Business Ethics.

When is the Fall sale?Exact dates will be posted on the GSACPC website and communicated to Service Unit Teams as soon as the information becomes available.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

the 2013 fall sale is coming soon!

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here’s the summary of the Gsri study.


an update fromthe campaign

for girl in arizona

Connie Lindsey knows how to get a lot done in a little time. She demonstrated it during her brief visit to Phoenix in April.

As the National Board President of GSUSA, Connie is the highest ranking volunteer of this 3.4 million member organization. She is also Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Northern Trust, Chicago. Not only did she address a

group of Northern Trust staff and Girl Scout supporters at a luncheon, but also enjoyed time with a group of Daisy Girl Scouts at the Arizona Science Center and talked with a group of older Girl Scouts – all in one day.

Her passion and commitment inspired those who met her. She talked about how being a Girl Scout taught her, “You matter, Connie Lindsey.” This powerful sense of self-worth together

with the leadership skills she learned in Girl Scouts helped her become the successful woman she is today. Now she champions the Girl Scout movement throughout the country.

“Girl Scouts gives girls the essential building blocks they need to reach their full leadership potential,” she said and added that “what the world needs is gender balanced leadership.”

conversations with connie Lindsey

Patty Parks, V.P. Northern Trust Bank with Connie Lindsey and Janita Gordon

Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts pose with Connie Lindsay at the Arizona Biltmore

Daisy Troop # 2236 with Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of Arizona Science Center

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national Board president, GsUsa, visits phoenix

the emerald foundationThe transformation of Camp Sombrero into an urban camp and Leadership Center is one of the goals of our comprehensive fundraising campaign. The first major campaign gift came from the Emerald Foundation. Their gift of $250,000 was given to ensure the new buildings would be accessible and welcoming to all girls, in keeping with the priorities of the foundation.

Her legacy will certainly live on with this gift to our campaign and will impact the lives of thousands of Girl Scouts in the future. We are grateful for the confidence and support of the Emerald Foundation.

Want to know how you can support The Campaign for Girls in Arizona? Interested in touring Camp Sombrero? Contact Natalie Tougas at 602.452.7021 or [email protected]

The story of the Emerald Foundation is inspiring. It was created by Frances McClelland before she died. Frances had contracted polio in childhood and suffered its effects throughout her life. However, this did not deter her from earning a degree in accounting at U of A, which she then used working as secretary-treasurer for her family’s business, Shamrock Dairy, in Tucson. She was also actively involved in various charities that she felt were inclusive and empowered women and girls.


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Board members Tomas Guerra and Jannis Mossman share ideas during the dialogue session.

Girls dialoguing during the morning session.

Trailblazers – Pat Boykin, Becky Whitney, Kay Utke, Andrea Keller, and Lyle Sharp

Girls proudly wear the LEAD LIKE A GIRL t-shirts.

Girl Scout reading the 2012 Annual Report distributed at the meeting.

Studying the graphic depiction of our council's history.

Sisters Elise and Abigail Prosnier attended the annual meeting together.

Kenzie performed both the opening and closing songs for the morning session.

Emily Nugent and Maria Bartlett facilitated the dialogues.


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Cathy Cloninger, former GSUSA CEO, addressing

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Tamara Woodbury and Pam Orman reminisce about

a past annual meeting with exercise balls.

Studying the graphic depiction of the morning's

dialogue outcomes.

Members of Troop 1688 presented the colors.

Small groups dialoguing during the morning session.

Poetry performed by Kalella, Sandra, Sabrina,

Dianna, and Lianna.

View a short video of the annual meeting on our

youtube channel!youtube.com/gsacpc

read our annual report!girlscoutsaz.org/annual-reports/


girl scout research institute: 2012 Key findings

Girl Scouting Works: The Alumnae Impact Study

A large-scale mixed-methods study of more than 3,750 women, roughly 2,000 of which were Girl Scout alumnae, found that Women who were Girl Scouts as girls display positive life outcomes to a greater degree than non-alumnae, and longer-term girl scout alumnae derive greater benefits.

How much do you agree with the following statements? (% strongly agree)

I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me.

I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.

My social relationships are supportive and rewarding.

When I see a problem, I prefer to do something about it rather than sit by and let it continue.

I am optimistic about my future.

Alumnae 6+ years

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*Differences between alumnae 3+ years and shorter-term alumnae/non-alumnae are statistically significant.

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Alumnae Rating of Their Girl Scout Experiences

“Girl Scouts taught me confidence: I can do anything I put my mind to”

Girl Scout Alumna, Age 40

T he majority of Girl Scout alumnae view their Girl Scoutexperiences as positive and rewarding.

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Linking Leadership to Academics: The Girl Scout Difference

“I get to face my fears and try new things. Girl Scouts teaches lots of important life lessons.” -10 year old Girl ScoutThe national study of nearly 3,000 geographicallydiverse fourth through eighth grade Girl Scouts found that:

2. Girl Scout factors influence academic success as much as, and sometimes more than, non-Girl Scout

factors known to impact academics.1. Girl Scout participation has a

positive impact on girls’ leadership What makes Girl Scouting different?3. Girls from families of comparatively low

socioeconomic status (“lower-SES” girls) report greater benefits from Girl Scouting than do “higher-SES” girls.

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Generation STEM: What girls have to say about science, technology, engineering, and math The national study of nearly 1,000 geographically and ethnically diverse girls aged 14-17, found that:

Although interest in STEM is high, few girls consider it their number one career choice.

African American and Hispanic girls overall have higher interest in STEM, but less support & exposure.

Girls interested in STEM are high achievers, have supportive adult networks, are more academically engaged and exposed to STEM fields.

A majority of girls find STEM fields interesting.


have you heard about imagine engineering?!?Thanks to a STEM grant from the APS Foundation, GSACPC is hosting Imagine Engineering programs this summer and fall in Phoenix, Prescott, Flagstaff and Window Rock. From programming robots to designing an electrical circuit using an alternative power supply, girls will gain an understanding of the basic skills needed within various engineering disciplines while exploring all the fun they can have in STEM! To learn more and register, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/stem.

Girl scouts of eastern the impact of Gender stereotypes on career aspirations of middle schoolersmassachusetts & simmons college study

The regional study of 1,188 middle school children (414 boys, 475 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and 299 non-Girl Scouts girls) in the Tri-State Area found that:

1. The girls in the study sample have set ambitious goals for themselves. Majority of them plan on fully supporting themselves in the future, and to do so by working full time.

2. The primary career advice they hear is to “do what makes you happy.” Girls hearing this well-intentioned advice do so while being surrounded by a gendered landscape promoting stereotypic messages about what girls can and should do or not do.

» As a result, they make many career choices that reflect those gendered messages.

3. While parents and educators are supportive, girl-serving organizations (GSOs) can significantly counter those gendered messages, increase a girl’s confidence in her leadership capabilities, and expand her career choices.

» Girl Scouts showed the highest scores in all confidence measures (e.g. Being out front and in charge, responsible and a team-building leader), and were the least likely to believe gendered messages about career options.

Published October 2012

Girl Scouting Works: The Alumnae Impact Study

A large-scale mixed-methods study of more than 3,750 women, roughly 2,000 of which were Girl Scout alumnae, found that Women who were Girl Scouts as girls display positive life outcomes to a greater degree than non-alumnae, and longer-term girl scout alumnae derive greater benefits.

How much do you agree with the following statements? (% strongly agree)

I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me.

I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.

My social relationships are supportive and rewarding.

When I see a problem, I prefer to do something about it rather than sit by and let it continue.

I am optimistic about my future.

Alumnae 6+ years

Alumnae ≤2 years

*Differences between alumnae 3+ years and shorter-term alumnae/non-alumnae are statistically significant.

Alumnae 3–5 years

Non-Alumnae

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Alumnae Rating of Their Girl Scout Experiences

“Girl Scouts taught me confidence: I can do anything I put my mind to”

Girl Scout Alumna, Age 40

T he majority of Girl Scout alumnae view their Girl Scoutexperiences as positive and rewarding.

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Linking Leadership to Academics: The Girl Scout Difference

“I get to face my fears and try new things. Girl Scouts teaches lots of important life lessons.” -10 year old Girl ScoutThe national study of nearly 3,000 geographicallydiverse fourth through eighth grade Girl Scouts found that:

2. Girl Scout factors influence academic success as much as, and sometimes more than, non-Girl Scout

factors known to impact academics.1. Girl Scout participation has a

positive impact on girls’ leadership What makes Girl Scouting different?3. Girls from families of comparatively low

socioeconomic status (“lower-SES” girls) report greater benefits from Girl Scouting than do “higher-SES” girls.

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Hispanic Girls

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Family Support

STEM Exposure

Generation STEM: What girls have to say about science, technology, engineering, and math The national study of nearly 1,000 geographically and ethnically diverse girls aged 14-17, found that:

Although interest in STEM is high, few girls consider it their number one career choice.

African American and Hispanic girls overall have higher interest in STEM, but less support & exposure.

Girls interested in STEM are high achievers, have supportive adult networks, are more academically engaged and exposed to STEM fields.

A majority of girls find STEM fields interesting.

We truly value our Volunteers! These volunteers continue to play a significant role ensuring girls have the opportunities they need to become successful leaders. They received their awards at the luncheon following the Council’s Annual Meeting on April 27.

appreciatiOn pinAppreciation Pin is given to those whose service is outstanding, is above and beyond the expectations for their position, is delivered to at least one of the council’s Neighborhoods and contributes to the Council’s goals and objectives. Not pictured: Susan Vargas

hOnOr pinThe service performed by the recipient is outstanding, is above and beyond the expectations for the positions held, and is delivered to two or more Neighborhoods within the council’s goals and objectives.

40 years Mary ArenaMeredyth CorbettNatalie HallPeggy IacobelliDiane JacksonEllen McGuireMartha Pendleton

45 years Nancy BuellRuth CatalanoDorothy CohenKaren CondeCarol ConinePriscilla GaleNancy GrottsTrudy Haroldson

Lee KlineJean KnierimFay LaraDeborah LinzerIrene LytleDolores McAnnanyPatricia MelcherRita MoteNorma Ray

Susan ReesPolly ThomasEvelyn TweitBecky WeinbergHolly J. Wutz

50 years Alice EhmannSondi Harmelink

Nancy HaugAvery HelmMarilyn (Lynn) Vogel

55 years Cuyler BoughnerSherry HuttAudrey IngelsePat Jenkins

60 years Jeanne ClarkRoxie Eathel PallasHarriet Redwine

70 years Patricia BoykinWinnie Jackson

Thanks so much to our volunteers!

thanks BadGeThanks Badge acknowledges those whose service is truly outstanding, benefits the total Council or the entire Girl Scout organization, and is so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate.

alice lOrd marshall aWardUnique to GSACPC, this award recognizes one whose life and volunteer work reflect Alice Marshall’s community service values. They display attitudes and ideals that embody the spirit of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

2012-2013 memBer nUmeralsService year recognition given to adults, acknowledging the number of years each has spent as a member of Girl Scouts. This includes membership as a girl and an adult.

pamela Orman

kimberly Ulreich-smith

katherine nelson

mary peralta

michelle Johns

holly snopko

maxia Webb

Julie Gregory

tomás Guerra susan chew murphy

tamara Woodbury

margaret serrano-Foster

kathy kenneyelena kaufman


trefoil guild

national convention

A group of interested adult Girl Scouts will be meeting September 8 to discuss the formation of a Trefoil Guild in Phoenix.

What is a trefoil Guild?All adult members are welcome to join together to stay involved in the Girl Scout movement. There are Trefoil Guilds all over the world.

What does the trefoil Guild do?Trefoil Guild members provide service and support to the local Girl Scout council, but we also go to concerts, see shows and do other fun activities with our peers. We even enjoy international travel opportunities! There’s no limit to what we grown-up Girl Scouts can do, and you can do as much or as little as you like.

What does it cost to join the trefoil Guild?GSUSA annual membership of $12 (if not a life member) plus the cost of activities you wish to participate in.

For more information contact Nancy Buell at [email protected] or 480.829.0537.

Want to travel? Want to represent your Girl Scout Council? Apply now to be a National Council Voting Member! As a National Council Voting Member, you will:

» Represent GSACPC at National Convention on October 16-19, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah

» Help elect the National Board of Directors

» Make decisions about the future of the Girl Scout movement during a 3 year term (April, 2014 to April 2017)

apply today!For more information and to complete the National Delegate application visit girlscoutsaz.org/national-convention.

cookie sale Wrap upThrough your hard work, the 2013 Cookie Program was a huge success! You sold nearly 3 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies! (That’s about 69 MILLION individual cookies!) Our Gift of Caring Partners at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, Arizona National Guard and USO Arizona received donations to serve their communities. Give yourselves a pat on the back!

A BIG thank you goes out to our friends at Albertsons, AJ’s, Bashas’, Fry’s, Safeway and Wal-Mart for making boothing possible!

Check out some of our favorite photos from this year’s cookie activities!


Teri Twarkins personifies Girl Scouting. The enthusiasm she holds for life is evident in her face, her words, and the friendship she extends readily and generously. Ask her what Girl Scouting means to her and you’ll hear a touching story of an adolescent who found a place to belong in her troop.

At a time when many of her friends were growing up faster than Teri found comfortable, “Girl Scouting,” Teri says, “was my place—the place where it was safe to be me.” Growing up in Pensacola, Florida, Teri was a Girl Scout through high school. Camping and the outdoors was an important part of Girl Scouting and her life.

Today, Teri is an accomplished athlete for whom fitness is a way of life. Professionally, Teri is Vice President of

“i joined the board at this council, thinking

that it would be a great way to give back

for all i gained from Girl scouting. as it

turns out,” teri says, “i’ve gained so much

more than i’ve given.”

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Grace ricca-rungeA HUGE thank you goes to Grace Ricca-Runge, better known by her nick-name, "Gracie," for her long time commitment to GSACPC.

Grace’s dedication to Girls Scouting in Kingman is second to none: she has been a troop leader for 20 years, and in 1998, she assumed the duties as caretaker of the local Girl Scout Camp, Camp Stevens. Grace has organized local events and service projects for Girl Scouts. In order to upgrade the camp, she organized volunteers from the Ford Proving Ground, Kingman Police Department, Elks and Waste Management to donate their time and materials.

When the camp was severely vandalized in 2007, she organized the team once again, along with volunteers from Home Depot to rebuild the camp. As camp caretaker, she successfully completed two lease negotiations, securing the camp’s future until 2036 so that local Girl Scouts can continue to enjoy short-term encampments here.

Grace was honored at the inaugural GSACPC Pearl Awards on December 8, 2012 for her contribution to GSACPC, but we weren’t the only organization to recognize her contributions: Grace also received an award at the 28th Annual Women Making History Awards in March 2012.

Thank you for all you do! You certainly have made history for Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council!

Investments at UBS, where she helps clients with investments and wealth management. She is an active Girl Scout mom to stepdaughter, Jade. She is also a dedicated member of GSACPC’s Board of Directors, now serving as Second Vice President.

“I am thrilled to continue my involvement in Girl Scouting on the board at Cactus-Pine,” Teri says. She has served on a number of committees and task groups including finance, investments, and fund development. She has also co-hosted a women’s retreat. To each effort, Teri brings her gifts of energy, wisdom, courage to ask questions and take risks, as well as a can-do attitude that gets things done.

Teri is crystal clear regarding what she finds most exciting about the council’s future: Camp Sombrero and the Leadership Center for Girls and Women. She is committed to making the vision a reality for girls in Arizona. To that point, Teri was one of the first members of the board to make a gift to the campaign. She was inspired and proud to pledge a major gift of $50,000 over three years.


We are proud to announce that 25 GSACPC Girl Scouts have received their Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn.

These girls were honored at the 2013 Girl Scout Gold and Silver Award Celebration on Saturday, March 23 at the Glendale Civic Center. Fellow Girl Scouts, volunteers, family and friends were there to celebrate with the girls for their achievements.

This prestigious award requires a girl to stretch her skills and step forward as a leader to meet a local or global need, and to create sustainable change. In the process, she develops and enhances her own leadership, determination, creativity and confidence. For many of these girls, this award is the culmination of more than 10 years in the Girl Scouts, and countless hours of dedication to their community—and communities around the globe.

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seated in chairs: Katelynne Peabody, Joi Fletcher, Shelbie Parmiter, Marissa Cunningham, Sydnee Burton perched on chair arms: Morgan Serventi, Claire Dolbowsky Hopkins, Daisy Barsetti-Nerland, Kailin Knox, Madalyn Eder, Kimberly Linn standing back row: Elizabeth Duncan, Maria J. Bartlett, Katherine Messer, Megan Zimmerman, Marisa Demangone, Diana Greymountain, Alia Lemm, Julia McCoy not pictured: Michele Ayers, Catherine Ayotte, Isabel Guerra, Christine Iwinski, Lydia Page, Alyssa Sedgwick

Michele Ayers (Phoenix) Dream Chaser Gift Shop Remodel: After learning that Dream Chaser Horse Rescue needed a shop to help generate much-needed funds, she designed and remodeled rooms to be utilized as a gift shop.

Catherine Ayotte (Scottsdale) Kid to Kid: Food Allergy Education: Catherine designed several presentations for children and educators in grades 1-8 to teach them about food allergies and how to make schools safer.

Daisy Barsetti-Nerland (Scottsdale) Pads for Paws: Daisy sewed blankets and built houses for cats rescued by the Wild Horse Ranch Rescue and created a public awareness program on responsible pet ownership.

Maria J. Bartlett (Mesa) Guadalupe Community Garden: Maria created a community garden in the town of Guadalupe, the home of her Yaqui Community.

Sydnee Burton (Page) Sprouting Clover Club: Sydnee began a club for children between 5 and 8 years old to combat racism: the kids worked with animals, did crafts and other activities so they could work as a team.

Marissa Cunningham (Glendale) Riparian Area Restoration: Marissa restored a riparian area in the Rio Salado Habitat area—she cleared out invasive plant species, planted trees, and made booklets for two Boy Scout merit badges.

Marisa Demangone (Page) AED IS THE WAY!!: Marisa secured and placed an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) at the Page Sports Complex and created a procedural manual AEDs at local places, and taught AED/CPR classes.

Elizabeth Duncan (Page) Music Is All Around: With help from fellow Girl Scouts, family, Page Middle School students and other community members, Elizabeth painted a mural in the Page Middle School band room.

Madalyn Eder (Mesa) Operation: Safe Baby: Madalyn created and distributed video and radio public service announcements (PSAs) and an informational flier (all in English and Spanish) about the Safe Haven Law.

Joi Fletcher (Mesa) Surviving Bullying: Joi created a program, power point and DVD to educate middle school students on how to identify different types of bullying and how to prevent bullying.


Gold Award Scholarship RecipientsGirls that are seniors in high school and working toward or have completed their Gold Award are eligible to apply for a college scholarship from the Council, supported solely by donations. The selection process involves five volunteer reviewers that rate each project and application with a scorecard checklist developed by the council.

Diana Greymountain (Page) Hanging Garden Trail Refurbishment: Diana rerouted a local trail for simplified navigation while not disturbing the landscape. She also wrote a guide, lined the trail and designed a trailhead sign.

Isabel Guerra (Phoenix) Methane Digester: Isabel constructed an anaerobic methane digester in her backyard, which is used to treat biodegradable waste and reduce the emission of harmful gases.

Claire Hopkins (Scottsdale) Roll Into Reading: Claire created and ran a program for over 40 students identified as deficient in critical reading skills.

Christine Iwinski (Scottsdale) Kid to Kid Giving: Christine offered 69 kids the opportunity to write letters to troops overseas, make blankets for the homeless and donate presents to children at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Kailin Knox (Apache Junction) LEGO Bricks for the Library: Kailin created a hands-on program to develop cognitive and linear thinking skills in children ages 9-12.

Alia Lemm (Scottsdale) Empowering Kids: Alia created a self-defense and anti-bullying program for children. The children were trained in Tae Kwon Do and learned anti-bullying and stranger-danger tactics.

Kimberly Linn (Phoenix) Thunderbird Band Room: Let’s Get Organized!: Kimberly organized Thunderbird High School’s music library and uniform inventory and updated the equipment and supplies used by the band.

Julia McCoy (Gilbert) Literacy for a Lifetime: Julia organized a book drive for special education students and created a book club to teach teenagers with special needs how to read.

Katherine Messer (Scottsdale) Wrapped in Love: Katherine recruited 206 volunteers and involved them in the creation of 170+ blankets for Project Linus, who will deliver the blankets to children with cancer, leukemia, and other ailments.

Lydia Page (Gilbert) Dimensions: Lydia developed a curriculum for girls that addressed media, bullying, friendships, healthy living and perceptions of oneself and others.

Shelbie Parmiter (Mesa) The Art of Balance Day Camp: Shelbie created this camp to teach kids in grades 6-8 the value in finding something they love to do in order to balance the stress that comes as life progresses.

Katelynne Peabody (Tempe) Project: REMODEL: Katelynne renovated several rooms at the Tempe Church of Christ, including the children’s room, and converted another room into a storage area for supplies for the homeless.

Allie Sedwick (Chandler) Realizing Our Budding Potential Today: In order to address the low level of interest in math and science among kids, Allie held robotics events for children to show them just how fun science and math can be.

Morgan Serventi (Page) The Power of Poo: Morgan traveled to a remote area in Kenya, Africa and created a Methane Bio Digester, which converts methane into an alternative fuel that can power a stove for a local village.

Megan Zimmerman (Phoenix) Prospector’s Place: Megan developed a clothing closet at her former elementary school, which provides local families with clothing, school supplies, shoes, and other materials.

Michele AyersMaria J. BarlettDaisy Barsetti-NerlandKelsey ChurchmanMikayla Dulaney

Joi FletcherChristine IwinskiKimberly LinnMegan LippincottJulia McCoy

Katherine MesserLydia PageShelbie ParmiterKatelynne PeabodyAlyssa Sedgwick

Julie TeplikMegan Zimmerman

Dr. Bodour Salhia, Assistant Professor in Integrated Cancer Genomics Division, TGEN spoke to the girls

about what she learned as a Girl Guide in Canada and how it continues to help her in her work today.

Before the ceremony, girls described their projects to interested attendees.

Mrs. Joanne Safarian, sister Mrs. Mary Thomas, two of only seven girls who received the

Golden Eaglet Award (1936-1937) in Arizona.


Troop 24 Erika Brittain Nikki DeWit Mackenzie Goldman Mikayla Goldman Calen Janesky Cora Mesa Gabi Mesa Rosie Paillot Holly Parker Amanda Wilson

Troop 39 Kaylee Alicea Cienna Collicott Jennica Menzel-Corr Clara Wolfe

Troop 49 Cara Barth Ashleigh Heitel Geneva Howes Mackenzie Mayer Hannah McDole Brigit Miller Caroline Moriarty Waverly Pressel MeKenzie Rogers Kara Schultz Annabelle Shanks Ryann Thomas

Troop 228 Madalyne Bell Alyssa Fink Faith Finnie

Kristin Gilbert Lauren Grattopp Mikelle Henkel Baylee Kempiak Emma Killeen Savannah Reimann Abby Slease Sabrina Talley Mackenzie York

Troop 612 Kaelyn Chana Kialah Jefferson Mackenzie Jefferson Haidyn Moroz

Troop 695 Caitlin Hack Alexis McNally Makayla Zubal

Troop 728 Kori Berra Annie Engle Hailey Engle Kaitlynn Heinz Kailey MacDonald Victoria Ratajski Bella Sanders Julia Williams Kelsey Williams

Troop 902 Ashlyn Sara Camba Jaren Lacke Madison Miller

Jayden Sparrazza Ariana Wolfe

Troop 1178 Shannon Blaire Chloe Chodorow Tiana Meyers Skye Richmond Sonnet Richmond Lauren Wright Rebecca Zulch

Troop 1269 Isabella Mitchell Kaitlyn Northup Autum E Shannon

Troop 1329 Rachel Avery Lauren Donnelly Kylee Engleke Krista Rowan Kate Seddon Breanna Widner

Troop 1419 Reegan Files Abbi Harb Lauren Holmes Angela Martin Olivia Miller Mia Vega

Troop 1565 Angel Madrid

Troop 1572 Athena Beaty Odessa Brooks Alexis Gann Ashley Holt Abby Keeler Shannon Palios Katherine Runyon Rhianna Tabor Alexia Yenkevich Victoria Young

Troop 1610 Megan Wahlman

Troop 1635 Elliana Bertrand GracieAnn Capko Sydney Connely Bria Duffy Madasyn Feller Brooke Malinak Savannah Malinak Sophia Pedersen Aubree Porto Layla Taylor

Troop 1648 Cassidy Bright Briana DeRaza Isabella Descalzo Madison Fernichio Mackenzie Gough Holly Hoogstra Alexus Shorter Samantha Streicher

Marisa Womboldt

Troop 1661 Maggie Atkins Naomi Greene Haley Muench Megan Nelson Elise Stoops

Troop 1834 Melia Bates Kimberly Huston Mia Marotti

Troop 1961 Irma Aguilar Shyanne Anderson-Corn Courtney Baxter Lilly Craigmyle Kendall Crockett Maya Dibble Zoe Garrett Natalie Harrison Julianna Penrod Hannah Purcella Jolene Saenz

Troop 2178 Chloe Brown Eliza Eske Madison Hamon Madison Lutes Haley Thomas

Troop 2640 Madison Landis

Bronze Award recipients’ reports received January 1 – April 30, 2013

BRONZEAward

Girl Scout Girl Scout Juniors in grades four or five earn this award after completing a Journey and Take Action Project with a team. As the Bronze awardees plan and complete this project, they develop more confidence, meet new people, and have fun working with other Girl Scouts to make a difference in their community.

Troop 212 Kelly Cooper Amelia Lober

Troop 263 Moira Files

Troop 317 Hannah Estes Adrianna Polyak Justice Williams

Troop 1648 Maya Khoury

Troop 2297 Kennedy Luman Alyssa Luna Brianna Savage Maria Savarese Brooke Sims

Troop 2559 Gabrielle Mills

Troop 2640 Emily Gidley Madison Gidley Lauren Hermann Taryn Landis

Silver Award recipients’ reports received January 1 – April 30, 2013

SILVERAward

Girl Scout The Silver Award is designed for girls grades six through nine. It requires earning Interest Project recognitions, completing leadership hours, learning about career options, and developing a service project that applies the skills, knowledge and abilities learned through Girl Scouting. Many girls work together as a troop, with each girl responsible for her own specific part of the project. On average, each girl spends approximately 100 hours fulfilling requirements for her Silver Award.

Do you know a girl who has completed the Silver Award in 2013? To have her name included in this list, she needs to submit the Silver Award Take Action Project form, formerly known as the Council Notification of Silver Award Completion, available at www.girlscoutsaz.org/awards


Religious Recognition recipients’ reports received January 1 – May 15, 2013

RELIGIOUSRecognitions

Girl Scout Religious recognitions are created by national religious organizations/committees to encourage the spiritual growth of their youth members and reinforce many of the values integral to Girl Scouting.

Mary, the First Disciple Chelsea Divins Angela Foley Cypress Jones Noelle Sakauye

I Live My Faith Sara Curry Marisol Mattox

St. George Katherine Rumyon

God and Me Annika Buelt Allie Eberhardt Megan Mavoides

Hayley Dillabough Autumn Glusak Felicia Harris Audrey Mack Pamela Meinershagen Eve Rennie Isabel Rennie Zoe Rennie Alysson Brown Sarah Shepard Madison Nastri Marylou Phillips Abygail Williams Macie Chrisman Jillian Barclay Addie Compton

Libby Mook Carley Palmer Ashley Scharff Brandi Vallera

God and Family Sadie DeShon Megan Dye Makailin Duffy Siani Booth Caitlin Dugan Lauren Harris Sabrina Harris Megan Schaaf McKenna Smith Alyson Fair

Cassie Crocker Emma White Morgan Mavoides Alexa Baylor Amiah Burrell Sammy Fredriksen Amber Galizia Felicia Harris Sarah Majercin Eve Rennie Isabel Rennie Lauren Young Christy Kempson Roxanne Unsworth Madylin Williams Sarah Erickson

Alexis Mounkes Calista Krause Amber Krause Katelyn Johns

God and Church Emily Mikkelson Rebekah Wagon

God and Life Katherine Messer

Pray Four Star Katherine Messer

God and Service Adult Lisa Strazz

There’s no one way to be a Girl Scout. Every girl has options, and she can change course at any time. IGM or Independent Girl Member is how you sign up to ‘do your own thing’ in Girl Scouts. Through Girl Scout Pathways a girl can choose the activities that suit her needs right now. Or mix and match her primary interests and make her own path. It will lead you on a journey of amazing adventures.

There are five pathways to choose from:

» Camp Pathway – Explore the outdoors, new habitats and build unique skills at day or resident camps during the summer, and complement that with weekend camping trips any time throughout the year.

» Event Pathway – Pick and choose from a menu of events that they would like to attend throughout the year.

» Series Pathway – Participate in a series of programs with the same group relating to a specific theme or purpose

» Travel Pathway – Plan, earn money, prepare, and participate in regional, national, and international trips.

» Troop Pathway – Participate in a series of programs with the same group of girls over the course of an academic year.

A sixth pathway is still being developed. The Virtual Pathway will let girls explore interactive, high-quality program activities in a safe, secure, online environment supplemented by live events.

Visit the council events calendar at www.girlscoutsaz.org/council-events-calendar today! If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or 602.478.5745.

did you know...you don’t have to be in a troop to be a Girl scout?


grade session date location cost

K-8Day Camp “BFF” Be A Friend FirstParticipate in fun daily activities that build confi dence and self-esteem to help girls create healthy relationships through songs, games and hands-on activities. Includes Boy’s and Girl’s Club and Girl Scout membership.

July 1-3 Flagstaff $25

K-1Daisy Only EventBegin a new journey by joining us for an introduction to Girl Scouting with songs, games and hands-on activities. Moms are welcome to join in too!


K-5 Day Camp “BFF” Be A Friend First [see description above] July 8-10 Chandler $12

K-8 Day Camp “BFF” Be A Friend First [see description above] July 22-26 Prescott $25

K-3 Home ScientistLearn how to create static electricity and create toys. Explore the fun world of science!

July 8-12 orJuly 22-27

South Phoenix $5

4-8 CSI PhoenixLike mysteries? Learn to communicate in code, how to fi ngerprint and more.

July 8-12 orJuly 22-27

South Phoenix $5

2-3Wonders of WaterJourney with us as we discover the Wonders of Water. Conduct experiments, swim, and enjoy the many forms that water can take. Water is wonderful - especially during summer fun!


4-5Day TrippersFlagstaff has some exciting and fun places in and around it to explore. Come take a trip a day with us for the week to fi nd the wonders of where you live.


K-1Daisy DaysDaisies will be joining our camp program for half-days at Sahuaro Ranch Park, doing what Daisies do best: exploring, growing and having fun!

July 15-19 Glendale $90

2-3Super ScientistsBecome a scientifi c superstar by spending your week at Sahuaro Ranch Park conducting fun experiments and learning about the world around us. Explore the sciences the Girl Scout way!


4-5NaturalistsAnimals, Flowers, and Gardens, oh my! Investigate all three with us at Sahuaro Ranch Park. This working ranch provides fun opportunities to get in tune with our natural world. We will also be digging a little deeper by taking a fi eld trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens and Phoenix Zoo.


7-12Program AideShare your knowledge and talents, while gaining valuable experience working with younger Girl Scouts under adult supervision. The Program Aide opportunity is open to girls who’ve completed at least 7th grade, their Leader in Action Award and Program Aide Training.

July 8-12July 15-19

July 22-26

Various Locations $40

As soon as you join Girl Scouts, you can experience an endless number of fun activities and skill building programs! There are many ways to participate besides being in a traditional troop. Here are a few affordable

programs and camps you can join right away – fi nancial and membership assistance is available!

For a complete list and to register, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/get-started-nowLATE SUMMER PROGRAMS

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The Council Shop will be closed on the following dates:

Tuesday - Friday8:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday8:30am - 3:00pm

Sunday, Monday & HolidaysCLOSED

July 4, 2013August 31, 2013

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Council Shop team, Heather Barker and Sarah Heeter represented GSACPC at the Retail Manager’s Conference in NYC. For the first time, the GSACPC Council Shop was one of only six councils honored for grossing one million dollars or more in total sales for 2012. Congrats and a big thank you goes to all our volunteers – this award belongs to the entire Council. Remember that when making a purchase at the Council Shop, the proceeds go directly back to our girls’ program.

Age Level Polos (available mid-July)$12.00

2013 Starter Kit$40.50 - $61.50

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