Impact Report // Member Year 2021

Impact Pandemic Edition – Special Issue, Pt. 2 Published May 2022

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Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways//Member Year 2021 Chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scouts Lead With Hope!

Inside: Girl Scouts in the Community Highest Awards Honor Roll Your Donations Make a Difference Back to Basics at Camp Fun & Games Ask Juliette

Courage Confidence Character

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Now & Then

Opinion Three weeks, they thought, if we just hunker down…

Three months, they hoped, if summer came and warmer weather could perhaps help eradicate the virus. Then we could get back to “normal” – however that might look. Nearly eight months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, in October 2020, we started our new Girl Scout membership year and things were still far from normal. Eight long months. We were still masked, but we were back to work and our children were back to school. Inperson, hybrid, completely online— this was our new chapter in the unending “new normal.”

At Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, staff worked mostly from home, troops met via the internet or in person, and we all anxiously awaited a medical miracle that would rid us of the tiny, invisible enemy that shredded the comfort of our daily routines. Ever vigilant, ever hopeful, we pressed on despite the challenges of working and living our lives in this strange hybrid world. “Zoom” became a word and a destination. And even though some of us did enjoy more time at home, we were also eager for face-to-face and human contact. Those cherished “before covid” days…

Communication was key, as we celebrated small wins together and brainstormed ways to support each other through ever-changing conditions.

Our Girl Scouts relied on us to protect them while still supplying enriching leadership experiences.

Our families, friends, and neighbors formed “bubbles” to minimize contact. Many of our members are essential workers and had no choice but to head out to work as healthcare providers, teachers, first responders, and utility workers.

Grocery stores, drugstores, and restaurants were open and needed to be staffed.

Our children learned resiliency as they navigated the pandemic with us. Not only did we have

to accept that our plans might change in an instant, but we had to find ways to work around unforeseen obstacles. And work around they did!

Many more girls earned avatar badges by creating personalized videos and posting them online with their links during our annual Treats, Reads & More product program in the fall of 2020. Our Service Units and troops fashioned concepts for new drive-thru cookie booths, much to the delight of cookie lovers across our council, during the early winter months of our 2021 cookie season.

Our community partners continued to help us by allowing girls to run their cookie businesses from their essential service locations. We even tried a new cookie season partnership with GrubHub, so our girls could experience delivery service behind the scenes.

Our staff continued holding trainings, programs, and events whenever possible. Our volunteers continued to surprise and delight their troops with creative experiences, supplying a lifeline to many whose families were deeply affected by the virus. Safety first meant that we had to hold our annual springtime volunteer awards online as we shared our gratitude and pride virtually. As the snow melted and the days got longer, we were thrilled to offer summer camp after canceling our 2020 season. We took extra care to minimize risks and our girls had experiences they will long remember. We offered Family Camp to get our members outside again and will continue to find ways for all members to enjoy our properties.

Development/Alums JoAnne Morak*

Chief Executive Officer*

Colleen Kania, Chief Financial Officer*

Publisher: Wendy Cobrda Creative Director/Senior Editor/Project Manager: Jaime Alvarez Designer: Mary Muench Design Cartoon Artist: Nicole Barry Contributors: Angela Smith, Kaitlyn Greer, Kristine Krebs, Courtlyn Morse, Raymond Mulno, Abigal German, LeAnn Keim, Liz Schmidt Printed By: Advance Media New York This Impact Report is published annually by the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council.

Please direct questions about this publication to marketing@gsnypenn.org, 1.315.698.9400 or GSNYPENN Headquarters, 8170 Thompson Road, Cicero, NY 13039.

Julie Dale CEO

Karen Hegeman Board Chair Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

When we reflect on our 2020-21 member year, we’ll always remember how COVID-19 may have created obstacles for Girl Scouts. And how we were up for the challenge—by leading with HOPE.

Senior Leadership Julie Dale, Impact Report Staff

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Wendy Cobrda, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer*

Camps & Outdoor Engagement Liz Schmidt* Betheny Jennings Cheri Phillips Becca Scheetz Rob Rutter Don Snider Larry Warren Kevin Ayres David Barry Customer Engagement Sara Scott* Nicole Barnard Kaitlyn Drake Abigal German Aletta Lupo Kuyana Tyson Rebecca Wellner

E-Commerce Amanda Coyle Executive Services Angela Smith* Finance Wade Wiers* Kaitlyn Griffis Sandi Syrko-DiRubbo Loren Swaites Marketing & Communications Jaime Alvarez* Kaitlyn Greer Membership Engagement Sara Scott* LeAnn Keim Libby Bokal Lisa Kaminski Dolly LaClair Kayleigh Maphis Sarah Schumske Serafina Sortino

Membership Support & Volunteer Services Christina Verratti* Colleen Saxby Erin Murphy Renee Rivera Leah Bardo Sadequa Fore Maureen Hayden Judi Knowlton Grace Nassar Misty-Jo Osborn Eileen Shultis Zoe Zygmunt Sarah Gigliotti Caitlin McMonagle Product Sales & Retail Operations Raymond Mulno* Jaclyn Strazzulla Judy Augustine Natalie Slazik

Board of Directors// MY2021 Officers: Karen Hegeman Board Chair

Tiffany Alvarez Smith 1st Vice Chair

Judi Dixon 2nd Vice Chair

Susan Duerr Treasurer

Mike Sabo Secretary

Members-at-Large: Sara Ayala Kathy Burke Barry Nancy Calandra Cindy Demo Diana Jaramillo Claire Kepner Kim Lamar Shelton Katie MacIntyre Michelle McCabe-Szczepanski Carl McLaughlin Deb Sanderson Jane Slack Judy Suddaby Jamyra Young

Data Kristine Krebs* Courtlyn Morse *Council Leadership Team

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Money 2021 Financial Report Operating Revenues Contributions Paycheck Protection Program Funding Product Sales, Net to Membership Product Sales, Direct to Troops Program Fees Merchandise Sales, Net

325,357 976,941 4,060,349 1,310,537 565,302 145,770

Total Operating Revenues

2021 Operating Revenues Contributions 4% Paycheck Protection Program Funding 13% Program Fees 8%

7,384,256

Merchandise Sales 2%

Operating Expenses Product Sales, Direct to Troops Program Sales Supporting Services Management & General Fundraising

1,310,537 5,121,387

Product Sales 73%

1,557,040 112,349

Total Operating Expenses

8,101,313

Changes in Net Assets from Operating Activities

(717,057)

2021 Operating Expenses

Management & General 19%

Non-Operating Activities Investments Gain on Disposal of Property & Equipment Miscellaneous Income

1,426,306 1,000 82,309

Fundraising 1%

Total Non-Operating Activities

1,509,615

Program Services 80%

Change in Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year

792,558 13,788,722 14,581,280

2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program Snapshot

20,266

1,260,707

Total packages sold through Council Gift of Caring

Total packages sold by troops

2020 Treats, Reads & More Fall Product Program Snapshot

95,646

Total packages sold via Digital Cookie

$994,917 Total sales

$394,621

Total in-person sales

$322,159 207

75%

6,072

Per Girl Average (PGA) packages sold

Number of girls selling

Highlights: • Increased Gift of Caring donations by 5,609 packages • Increased Digital Cookie online orders by 22,606 packages • PGA increased by 9 packages, raised to 207 total per girl • Introduced drive-thru cookie booths • New booth partnership with NYS Fairgrounds saw 10,963 packages sold over 6 weekends • 150+ community partners helped move cookies coordinated by girls and troops

Percent of registered girls selling

Girl Delivery

$125,088

Direct shipment

$153,049

• Gimme5! sweepstakes created excitement among public • Digital Cookie credit card option increased sales with no additional troop costs • Girls enjoyed experience-based rewards, Adventure Vouchers provided troops with exciting new incentives • Use of social media and Little Brownie Bakers platforms increased communications with troop leaders

Magazine sales

$268.46

Per Girl Average (PGA) sales

3,706

Number of girls selling

47.66%

Percent of registered girls selling

2020-2021 Membership Snapshot How Many Troops/Service Units 349 Multi-Level

63.1%

40 Daisies (Grades K-1)

Girl Retention

93 Brownies (Grades 2-3)

113 Juniors

13,712

Total Members

63.3%

Adult Retention

(Grades 4-5)

Service Units – 112 Total Troops – 857

8,598

Girl Members 135 Cadettes (Grades 6-8)

67 Ambassadors

60 Seniors

(Grades 11-12)

(Grades 9-10)

1,754

Lifetime Members

3,360

Adult Members

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Life Contactless Sales, Virtual and Drive-Thru Booths, Grubhub: How Girl Scouts Sold Cookies Creatively in 2021 Community Partners Once Again Stepped Up to Assist Local Cookie Entrepreneurs GSNYPENN Girl Scouts flexed creativity, innovation, and leadership during the 2021 cookie season to overcome challenges to more traditional face-to-face and walk-up sales due to the ongoing pandemic. Efforts included increased contactless sales, new takes on traditional booths, and a national partnership with Grubhub.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world and powers activities, community service, experiences, programming, and more. All funds stay local as girls develop important life and leadership skills—goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—for a lifetime of success.

Digital & Contactless Sales Girl Scouts used personal Digital Cookie order links to connect with friends, family, and neighbors. Cookies were delivered no-contact or shipped for a fee. Many girls also used platforms like FaceTime and Zoom to host virtual booths.

New troop ordering links were searchable by zip code on the Cookie Finder site and app to order cookies from local troops for shipment.

Drive-Thru Booths & Community Partners Cookie Finder allowed cookie fans to use their zip code to locate drive-thru booths. Girl Scouts also worked with a host of community partners like businesses and organizations for drive-thrus.

Many partners also hosted cookie sales through their locations with proceeds returning to the girl or troop. GSNYPENN also partnered with the New York State Fairgrounds to host weekend drivethrus for troops in the Central New York area.

Grubhub Delivery Thanks to a new national collaboration, Grubhub delivery was available in select GSNYPENN areas in New York state during the 2021 season.

Service locations included Auburn, Binghamton, Canandaigua, Cicero, Fayetteville, Horseheads, Ithaca, Syracuse, Utica, Victor, and Watertown.

2021 Cookie Community Partners 315 Brewing Company 3rd Rail General Store Advance Auto Cicero Ashley Lynn AT&T - North Syracuse Atlantic Seafood Bayard Bakery Beeses Depot Cafe Blended Nutrition Bosco’s Village Pub Brookton’s Market Browns Pharmacy Buttercup Cheese Cam’s Pizzeria - Camillus Cam’s Pizzeria Canandaigua American Legion

Candlewood Suites Cayuga Lake Creamery Champ’s Ciccino’s Pizzeria Confection Connection Connie’s Diner CVDesigns Damiano’s Eatery Dickman Farms Dominic’s Pizza Donna’s Main Street Market Dougherty Pharmacy, Hamilton Dougherty Pharmacy, Morrisville Ed’s Pizza Place Elements on VanCleef Elevate Nutrition Elks Lodge Elliott’s Farm & Home Supply Embers Fairville Fire Department Finger Lakes Beverage Center Finger Lakes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Finger Lakes Unique

Fitts Scavone Tax Service Corp.

Freeway Gas Station Grocery Full Circle Chiropractic Fun City Garafolo’s General Store George Lumber Gigi’s Place Habitat for Humanity Retail Store Hair 2 Dye 4 Hair Here N There Hampton Inn Seneca Falls Hot House Brewing at Barone Gardens Iron Rock It’s My Deli Jack’s Diner Jasons’ Auto Repair Jasper Junction Mini Mart Jess About Massage Jess F. Howes, Inc. Joan’s Diner Joas Joe’s Jerky Joey’s Northside Johnny P’s Mobile Eats & Catering Jones Family Farm Kelley Meats Kimro’s Medicine Place Kinney Drugs Kuneytown Sportsmen Club Lambert’s Attic Lamphere’s Lyons National Bank M&M Motors Marino’s Italian Restaurant Marshall Farms Maxwell’s Food Store Mazzyes Meat MighTea Boba Mother’s Cupboard

New Hope Naturals Nichol’s Fresh Market Nima’s Pizza Nola’s North Country Store Old Barn Market Old Forge Hardware Oneida Commons Vendor Mall

Oneida Office Supply Ontario Orchards Original’s Pizza Ovid Big M Owasco Market LLC P&C P&C Fresh Packy’s Pub Paul’s Big M Polkville Store Quality Car Care Quarry Brook Farms Quicklees Convenience Store-Mobil Red Rooster Restaurant Red’s Scriba Market Richford Pizza Plus River Rock Diner Rossi’s Pizza Rudolphs Ice Cream & Prison City Brewing RX Pharmacy S. Lennon & Company Jewelers Salon Divine Salon & Spa Sherburne Big M Shurfine Silks and Treasures Simmons Farm with a Vintage Soul Simple Roast Slider’s Food Mart Inc. Smugglers Cafe (Hosmer’s Marina)

Speedsville Store LLC Spera’s Stefano’s Pizzeria and Restaurant Sterling Images Styled Just Right Sunoco Freeway Gas Station Talking Cursive Tami Dowdle: Allstate Insurance Company The Chickadee The Eclectic Chic The Last Stand The Place Three Brothers Wineries & Estates

TJs Market Top This Pizza Toss & Fire TPs Cafe Tug Edge Outdoor and More Twin Trees III Union Springs Supermarket Unlimited Universe VCA Colonial Animal Hospital

Vestal Elks Lodge 2508 VFW Post 2936 Vibe Hair Studio Village Markey Waverly Auction House Wayne Emmons State Farm Agency Wendy’s Diner West Creek Roadhouse Wilcox General Store Wormont Woolies WT Brews Ye Ole Pizza Pub

How Girl Scouts Helped Their Communities While the new troop year looked different, Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways actively formed virtual troops to mirror traditional troop experiences but where girls participated from the comfort of home. Most virtual troops were staff-led, and girls continued to earn badges, participate in engaging activities and no-contact community service (like writing letters to nursing home residents sequestered from loved ones due to the pandemic), and even sold cookies to help raise funds for a variety of projects and endeavors. Some girls opted to go solo as Juliettes, or individually registered members. As an individual, girls participated in all Girl Scout activities that were age/grade-level-appropriate, earned highest awards, sold cookies, and more.

Others continued through a hybrid model of inperson and virtual troop meetings and activities.

“Studies show that Girl Scouts improves girls’ confidence and makes them better prepared for life’s challenges. Our program helped girls become leaders during the challenging days of 2020-21 as they discovered new interests, strengths, and abilities, and formed new ways to make their communities better through Girl Scouting despite the pandemic,” says GSNYPENN CEO Julie Dale.

Isabel (Izzy) Fingerman of Troop 10520 in Liverpool, N.Y., whose quick thinking and resourcefulness helped her save her four-yearold cousin from a potential drowning in the Seneca River and earned her Girl Scouts of the USA’s National Medal of Honor for valiant efforts.

The Medal of Honor is one of the highest national honors the Movement can bestow and is given to a girl who displays a heroic act beyond her degree of maturity and training for saving a life or attempting to save a life.

Adult volunteer Amy Chilson from Sayre, Pa., earned Silver-level by helping with local service unit events, making masks and sewing blankets for foster care children.

Girl Scout Emily Chilson from Sayre earned Bronze-level by running a dinner at her local YMCA, making masks, sewing blankets, and running a troop meeting. Girl Scout Ella Chilson from Sayre earned Silver-level by making masks, sewing blankets, running an ice cream social and running a troop meeting.

Highlights from around the council of Girl Scouts in action in their communities include: Meghan Cumber of Troop 10752 in Cicero, N.Y., whose love of baking discovered during quarantine alongside her loyal canine taste tester—rescue dog Lola—led her to create Megalicious Dog Treats. Meghan and two of her Girl Scout sisters were working on their Silver Award and it was a natural fit to tie the treats to their community service project component. Meghan led a group of 5-8th graders in making dog blankets (virtually) that were donated—along with her treats and proceeds from sales—to local animal shelters.

Girl Scouts from New York and Pennsylvania earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award for volunteer hours in 2020. The award recognizes outstanding volunteers within certifying organizations who earn distinction through community service, either in a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime. Troop 40408 from Red Creek School District in Wolcott, N.Y., earned the Gold-level award for group volunteering which included helping with the Rescue Mission’s FreezeOut 5K to End Homelessness, holding a beach cleanup, organizing a Pumpkin Walk and donating holiday poinsettias to local senior citizens.

The opening of Extraordinary Acres Playground at Van Lieu Park in Central Square, N.Y., the community’s first all-inclusive playground. The project was initially developed by Central Square Girl Scouts Molly Giblin, Angilee Haberer, Rachael Fonger and Sophia Jurenko of Troop 10871 for their Silver Award. They, together with 17 members of the Central Square Service Unit took the project even further with the help and support of their community.

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Fun & Games Ask Juliette Dear Juliette, I made good friends at Girl Scout camp in the 1970s, but we’ve lost touch. Now I’m retiring and would love to give back to the Movement that shaped me and reconnect with my campmates.

What can I do?

Dear Juliette,

Dear Alum,

I’ve been a Girl Scout since I was a Brownie. Now I’m in 9th grade and feel I’m too busy. Plus, half my troop quit. Am I too old? How do I stay involved?

There are many ways to stay connected to the Movement that has meant so much to you!

Dear Undecided, You’re NEVER too “old” for Girl Scouts! We have adult and Lifetime members who remain part of our Movement well past their girl years.

Girl Scouts is girl-led. Talk with your troop. Older girls may meet less frequently but concentrate on community projects and travel. Make memories during camp adventures and trips you plan using funds raised through activities like the cookie program.

If your troop disbands, renew your membership and participate in special interest ones like Travel, Mariners, Trailblazers and more! Or keep your journey going as a “Juliette” – an independent member who continues on an individual basis.

Staying in our leadership program has many advantages! We’re a service organization that can help complete your school’s or honor society’s required volunteer hours. In high school, work on your Gold Award. This honor is earned by less than 6 percent of girls annually and is impressive to colleges, universities, and the military—which advances Gold Award Girl Scouts a full rank!

There’s a place for every girl in our Movement. I hope you continue.

Become a volunteer and be the girl champion she’ll remember. Volunteering is flexible and fun, plus you help girls develop skills and confidence. Imagine the smiles, excitement, and memories—those are the moments you share at Girl Scouts just as you did as a girl!

Unbox her next adventure at

girlcratery.org

Girl Scouts has been a force for positive change since 1912. As an alum, there’s no stopping what you can do for girls as you invest in this next generation!

For all girls ages 5-11!

Keep creating our future, Juliette

Girl Scouts Word Search E S I M O R P J U N I O R I

Dear Juliette, My granddaughter wants to be a Girl Scout but there are no nearby troops. What can I do?

I was a Girl Scout, my daughter was a Girl Scout, and we know my granddaughter would benefit from the program.

Signed, Forever a Girl Scout in the Finger Lakes Dear Forever a Girl Scout, You know the saying—once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout! You can lead her troop and split responsibilities with other caregivers from the school or community.

We have many fathers and grandfathers who run troops, too! Your local council offers volunteers training and support, so reach out and get started today at gsnypenn.org/volunteer. Thanks for continuing the family tradition!

Forever Green, Juliette

I don’t like the troop I joined. We don’t do anything I want to try. Why do some troops camp and others don’t? I want to take more adventures!

Does she bake?

Get involved with your council’s alum activities to start receiving newsletters and event invitations.

There are even travel trips planned to destinations like The Birthplace (my home) in Savannah, Georgia, and London, Paris, and more. Check out gsnypenn.org/alum for more information.

Yours in Girl Scouting, Juliette

Dear Juliette,

Does she road trip?

Support our mission by donating to your council to help girls experience Girl Scouting. Sponsor a whole troop or help an individual with membership, uniform, badges, etc. Offer space at your business for troops to hold meetings or cookie booths. Connect with them to assist your church or civic organization through community service.

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COMSTOCK BRIDGING JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP TAGALONGS DAISY COOKIES TREFOIL JULIETTE PROMISE

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Want to be outdoors? Ask your troop and leader about staying at one of your council’s camp properties or sign up for summer camp and make new friends— you can even attend Counselor-in-Training sessions depending on your age!

Keep leading, Juliette

SAMOAS

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Your Girl Scout experience depends on YOU, and how you chose to gain leadership skills that last a lifetime!

After all, at Girl Scouts, ours is a circle of friendships united by ideals.

GIRL

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Dear Unhappy Camper,

Sometimes, a troop just isn’t the right fit. Don’t give up! Have your caregiver call your council and they’ll help you find the best troop for you.

HOPE

Girl Scouts Crossword Puzzle

Signed, Unhappy Camper in Canandaigua

The most successful experiences happen when girls take the lead and adults provide support and guidance. Talk to your troop and see what activities they want to do. Then, work together and make a troop year plan.

O P A B T R E F O I L B N I

KEY DOWN: 1 – March 2 – Badge 3 – Cadettes 5 – Gold 6 – Low

Signed, Undecided in Utica

Does she fidget?

Signed, GS Alum in Afton

ACROSS: 4 – Amahami 7 – Trefoils 8 – Brownies

What advice might Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon Low have for us today?

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DOWN: 1 – Birthday month of the Girl Scout Movement 2 – Girl Scouts can earn this for completing something new 3 – Girl Scouts in grades 6-8 5 – Girl Scouting’s Highest Award 6 – Last name of Girl Scouts’ Founder Juliette

ACROSS: 4 – Camp owned by Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways in Deposit, N.Y. 7 – Delicate-tasting Girl Scout shortbread cookies that are delightfully simple and satisfying 8 – Girl Scouts in grades 2-3

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Sports Girl Scouts Get ‘Back to Basics’ at Camp After a prior member year of uncertainty–being indoors and social distancing, cancelling our 2020 summer camp season due to the pandemic–our Outdoor Engagement team brought girls and adults back to our four camps to safely experience nature, socialization and the great outdoors!

Comstock

Trefoil

At Camp Comstock in Ithaca, N.Y., girls enjoy unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes while living in beautiful tree-top cabin village units. Campers can explore nature, challenge themselves, try something new and make new friends!

Programming in 2020-2021:

• Fall Family Retreat: 2 weekends, 9 families with 32 participants

• Fall Family Retreat: 20 families

• Camp Director-Offered Program: 3 programs, 39 girls, 18 adults • Spring/Summer Family Retreat: 2 weekends, 11 families with 61 participants • Spring Troop Core Camp and Spring Mom & Me Camp: 3 weekends, 48 girls, 36 adults • Adult Training: 3 programs, 32 adults • Summer Camp: 6 sessions, 298 campers

Total adults: 86 Total families: 20

• Snow Motion: 92 girls, 21 adults • Maple Weekends: 60 families • Taste of Camp: 81 girls, 14 adults • Family Camp: 12 girls, 3 adults • Mom & Me Camp: 16 girls, 15 adults • Adult Archery Training: 24 adults • Troop Ropes Course on Demand: 18 girls, 4 adults • Troop Trips on Demand: 11 girls, 2 adults

• Summer Camp: 7 weeks (including 2 weeks of specialty hiking and paddling sessions), 249 campers • Troop Core Camp: 54 girls, 12 adults

Total adults: 92 Total families: 125

Hoover

Amahami

At Camp Hoover in the heart of Central New York on scenic Song Lake in Tully, N.Y., girls challenge themselves in several ways!

Campers can use our BB gun range, paddle on our lake, and even go on a primitive camping trip on our private island!

At Camp Amahami, located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Deposit, N.Y., we have over 450 acres for girls to explore! Campers can enjoy a private lake, multi-use shooting sports area, Solar STEM Lab, and our very own fire tower. Girls may sleep in platform tents, rustic cabins, or a lodge.

Programming in 2020-2021:

Programming in 2020-2021:

• Family Camp: 6 sessions, 17 participants

• Family Camp: 7 programs, 74 girls, 42 adults, 122 participants (with non-Girl Scout siblings included)

• Haunted Hooverween: 1 session, 8 families • Snow-Motion: 6 sessions, 57 participants • Earth Day Party: 26 participants and planted 36 trees on property to contribute to the Girl Scout Tree Promise!

• Spring Troop Camp on Demand: 6 sessions, 140 girls • Mom & Me Camp: 2 sessions, 68 participants • Overnight on the Island: 1 session, 10 participants • Summer Day Camp: 5 weeks, 188 campers

• Me & My Pal Camp: 34 families • Troop Camp/Troop Camp on Demand: 8 programs, 136 girls, 48 adults, 19 troops, 184 participants • Snow-Motion: 4 programs, 13 groups, 114 participants • Friends of Amahami Weekend by the Water: 30 girls, 10 adults • Spring Work Day: 11 girls, 12 adults • Summer Camp: 3 weeks, 86 campers

Total girls: 451 Total adults: 112

Total girls: 458

Total families: 34

Total adults: 136

Total troops: 19

Total families: 14

Many people have asked, “What do your camps want or need?” Through Amazon.com, we’ve created a wish list of items that we would love for our four camp properties. Or you can choose to donate toward the purchase of these items and more to help our staff deliver an amazing outdoor experience for our girl and adult members! Thanks in advance!

• Holly Days at Home: 45 families

Total girls: 523

• Fall Troop Camp on Demand: 4 sessions, 88 girls

Camp Wish List

• Troop Archery/Shooting Sports on Demand: 12 girls, 4 adults

• ZAP: Ziplining, Archery, Paddling: 32 girls, 5 adults

Total girls: 424

Total girls: 1,856 Total adults: 426 Total families: 193+

At Camp Trefoil, located on the edge of the Adirondacks in Harrisville, N.Y., we offer our council’s only high and low ropes course and water trampoline! The intimate, outdoorsy setting provides campers with adventure, new friends, and lasting memories.

Programming in 2020-2021:

• Cornell Community Partner Program: 7 programs, 39 girls

All GSNYPENN camps served the following during MY 2020-2021:

All: • Bat houses • New archery equipment - bows, arrows, targets • Composting bins • Lifejackets • Outdoor camping equipment - tents, pads, stoves, tarps, hammocks, sleeping bags, mess kits, etc.

• Raised garden beds –wooden kind preferred

Amahami: • Water pad

Comstock: • Water trampoline • Floating mat • Beehive kits

Hoover: • Jumping pillows • Bouldering wall • Pontoon boat

Trefoil: • Standup paddleboards • Pavilion for ropes course/archery range Self-purchased items can be shipped or delivered to: Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Attention: Camp Wish List Donation 8170 Thompson Rd., Cicero, NY 13039

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Honor Roll Honoring Our Gold Award Girl Scouts: Class of 2021 The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable and the highest achievement for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors (grades 11-12). The standards required to earn it are demanding, but the rewards are many. Girls must demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable take action projects and dedicate a minimum of 80 hours to planning and implementing their projects. The project must benefit the community and have lasting impact. The award demonstrates to colleges, employers, and the community that she’s out there changing the world.

Hallie Bain Alexandria Bay, NY Take Action Project: Me in the Mirror

Abigail Herrington Pompey, NY Take Action Project: Learning Ecosystem

Kynzee Sethi Binghamton, NY Take Action Project: The Pandemic Records

Alicia Baldwin Baldwinsville, NY Take Action Project: Veterans Food Pantry Renovation

Sara Kelly Camillus, NY Take Action Project: Dance is for Everyone

Alex Shaffer Cortland, NY Take Action Project: Purple Pantry

Inaugural Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship

Miah Barnard Vestal, NY Take Action Project: A Healing Garden for Cancer Patients

Audra McFarland Owego, NY Take Action Project: Hometown Harvest

Lexi Snell Clay, NY Take Action Project: Colorful Wings

Alexia Michitti of Vestal, N.Y., for Becoming Your Best Self—13PosiTV:). The scholarship recognizes one outstanding girl per council whose project exemplifies the award’s core standards. Alexia was granted $2,060 thanks to sponsorship from Arconic Foundation and Kappa Delta Foundation.

GSNYPENN Gold Award Council Scholarships The following girls were selected for named council scholarships because their projects demonstrated highest levels of the award’s core standards. Thanks to generous donors, a total of $3,300 was awarded in memory of special GSNYPENN Girl Scout sisters lost in 2019.

Nicola DiLuzio Vestal, NY Take Action Project: Large Animal Rescue Horse Trailer

Rachel Duggan Syracuse, NY Take Action Project: St. Joseph’s Little Free Library

Alexia Michitti Vestal, NY Take Action Project: Becoming Your Best Self—13PosiTV:)

Katelyn Sonnen Vestal, NY Take Action Project: Blast Into Science

Madison Milheim Mansfield, PA Take Action Project: At-Home Olympic Village and Volunteer Awareness

Mercedes Stiner Conklin, NY Take Action Project: Tools for Tomorrow

Zoe Gates Harpursville, NY Take Action Project: Golden Dancers

Addison Moore Locke, NY Take Action Project: Moravia Farmer’s Market

Lyndsey Wright Phelps, NY Take Action Project: Eagles Nest

Mia Gaylord Vestal, NY Take Action Project: Girls Golf: A Game Changer

Miranda Rogers Binghamton, NY Take Action Project: AED for Hillcrest Ogden Methodist Church

Elaina Wainwright Rensselaer Falls, NY Take Action Project: The Bee’s Knees

• The Marie Hepworth Scholarship (in the amount of $1,500) was presented to Alex Shaffer of Cortland, N.Y., for the project Purple Pantry. Ms. Hepworth dedicated her life to supporting girl development through her 20-plus years serving as executive director of GSNYPENN legacy council Indian Hills and various volunteer activities in her community of Johnson City.

• The Kelly Perkins Scholarship (in the amount of $1,000) was presented to Kynzee Sethi of Binghamton, N.Y., for the project The Pandemic Records. Ms. Perkins, a lifelong Girl Scout and GSNYPENN summer camp staff member, impacted the lives of campers and younger Girl Scouts in her community of Newark Valley.

• The Kerrie Black Scholarship (in the amount of $800) was presented to Katelyn Sonnen of Vestal, N.Y., for the project Blast Into Science. Ms. Black, a lifelong Girl Scout, was a GSNYPENN Regional Support Manager for Broome and Delaware counties who served her volunteers with excellence and was always willing to lend a hand to her colleagues.

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Silver Award Girl Scouts When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest honor a Cadette can achieve.

Congratulations to all 122 recipients!

Emma Abrams Morgan Adamson Abigail Aikens Holly Aust Rylynn Bain Gracie Bennett Rylee Bliss Chloe Brown Cheria Caraballo Isabella Cary Elanor Chick Amelia Chiu Erin Clancy Olivia Comerford Aubrey Coyle Meghan Cumber Madison Daly

Juliana DelPico

Amelia Irons

Gia Myers

Cheyenne Terry

Dariyan DeWeese

Kirida Irving

Corinne Parker

Caitlyn Thompson

Gabriella Diana

Aislin Jaskolka

Shelby Parsons

Siriah Walser

Kathleen Diede

Zahra Khan

Grace Parsons-Remmler

Valerie Wansink

Arianna Dyer

McKayla Kiesinger

Lillieana Perez

Chelsea Wattles

Aryanna Edmunds

Grace Kitch

Ruby Plummer

Ella Weiskopff

Eliana Ekholm

Arianna Knolla

Sneha Poranki

Hayden Wells

Sophia Exelby

Hannah Kusmierczak

Leah Prather

Clare Wheeler

Sydney Field

Adele LaBarge

Nadiyah Rahaman

Addison Whipple

Isabel Fingerman

Abigail LaBarge

Hibah Rahman

Kaitlyn White

Carlee Foote

Allyson Ladouceur

Sophia Randolph

Kyndra Williamson

Lyndsay Frere

Skylar Lally-Brown

Aarohi Rastogi

Audrey Wimer

Elizabeth Friedman

Emma Law

Annika Reinard

Aurora Woodworth

Viviana Fritcher

Ajanae Lawton

Norah Ritter

Brooke Wormuth

Mackenzie Gardner

Sara Lessord

Lyla Rivard

Skylar Gargash

Taylor Lewis

Isabella Robbins

Julianna Gingrich

Sophrona MacDonald

Sierra Rogers

Sarah Goldin

Yasmin Malik

Grace Sabol

Charliene Graham

Rebecca Martz

Charlotte Saner

Isabel Griswold

Abigail McCarthy

Lexus Santimaw

Amina Haq

Natalie Meegan

Alyssa Schramm

Bailey Harris

Mallory Milheim

Anna Schultz

Brooke Henchen

Mikalya Miller

Inaaya Sethi

Cayden Hines

Danielle Miller

Emily Sheldon

Loretta Hobart

Cadance Miller

Brynn Shepardson

Kaitlyn Hotaling

Miranda Millick

Ava Sirianno

Kaitlin Hougland

Eva Mitchell

Amanda Smith

Vivian Hughes

Elizabeth Morgan

Mary Sonnen

Madison Hyde

Mikayla Morris

Kaylin Stoneham

Kelly Ingerick

Madalyn Mullen

Erika Stoneham

Projects Included: An-Nisa: Inspiring Stories of Muslim Women Heroes Project Save the Animals Promoting Community Literacy Steps to a Healthier Earth Boot Scrapers to Prevent Invasive Species Flowers with Wings Butterfly Garden

Bronze Award Girl Scouts When Girl Scout Juniors team up to make a difference in their community, they learn important leadership skills, discover new passions, and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference.

It all adds up to the Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest honor a Junior can achieve.

Congratulations to all 286 recipients!

Lyla Abboud Aubrey Abdella Ellie Adams Maya Addison Braelynn Ahern Gillian Allen Mya Allen Kenra Allyn Virginia Ames Abby Artale Claire Bailey Abigail Barrett Ella Bateman Elizabeth Bathen Angelina Battaglini Makayla Berg Kate Bertrand Jasmine Blim Madison Bogart Layla Bohndorf Anna Borsz Kalli Brazo Alexandra Bremer Skylar Brenner Ella Brown Marina Brown Robin Brown Francesca Burke Maryalice Busby Chloe Butler Emma Camp Katie Carey Alissia Cargill Rhoda Cateforis Angelina Centore Adelae Cervelli Etta Channels Leah Clark

Mackenzie Coffie

Riley Fitzgerald

Joyanna Krause

Leah J. Norris

Gianna Soprano

Maggie Cohen

Julia Flegel

Riley Kulikowski

Sophie Nugent

Aliza Spencer

Isabella Collins

Emma Fogarty

Madison Lagoner

Catherine Oakley

Kayla Springer

Hannah Columbus

Olivia Francisco

Ava Lamphere

Brea Osborn

Lillian St. John

Siri Comegys

Calla French

Claire LaVelle

Abby Otte

Maya Stankevich

Madison Coonrad

Haley Frey

Isobel Law

Zoey Overslaugh

Teagan Staub

Madelyn Copp

Natalie Frobel

Liliana Lee

Payton Pado

Samantha Stearns

Mallory Coyle

Aimee Furgeson

Madison Lee

Natalie Pallifrone

Brianna Stearns

Thea Crelley

Caroline Galgano

Laine Lehr

Evalee Palmiter

Tabb Stechschulte

Kaitlyn Cummings

Sophia Garza

Genevieve Leo

Paige Pappajohn

Kaylin Stoneham

Genevieve De Olden

Isabella Gerasimovich

Lilah Levy

Haley Parker

Alexis Sturgeon

Elaina Dean

Izabelle Gonzalez

Riley Loy

Savanna Pasto

Ella Sweet

Jessa DeGroat

Erin Gowe

Calleigh Ludwig

Emma Peacher

Tessa Tanner

Charlene Delaney

Kayla Graber

Madison Lupi

Holly Peers

Rylee Taylor

Danielle Dell

Isabelle Grandinetta

Lily MaKay

Marley Petrone

Zoey Thomas

Gabby Delpriore

Arria Gray

Meghan Malay

Kathleen Pizzuto

Alyssa Tice

Phoebe Denis

Meredith Greenberg

Amelia Martin

Olivia Plouse

Lacey Tillotson

Maeve Derbyshire

Haley Greene

Julianna Martini

Grace Powell

Colette Tom

Katie Derkowski

Peyton Gregory

Hazel Massenzio

Riley Reed

Isabella Torrisi

Allison DeRuyter

Alexis Guillaume

Nellia Mattson

Madylin Renckert

Sona Trikha

Mira DeVincentis

Liesl Gunesch

Abigail McCarthy

Nicole Rex

Katelyn Trowbridge

Morgan Devine

Addie Hall

Ana McConnon

Emma Reynolds

Aubrey Ubiles

Leah Diaz

Brooke Hange

Violet McCoy

Autum Rhoades

Sophia VanDyke

Lucy Diederich

Ella Hansen

Olivia McCulloch

Hailey Rice

Madison VanGorder

Ava Diers

Abigail Hawkinson

Delaney McDonald

Ava Richards

Reaghan Vantyle

Amelia DiMeis

Claire Heaphy

Kaelyn McKenzie

Emily Riddle

Zoey Wakefield

Addison Disher

Lilyann Helmer

Kaitlyn McLaughlin

Jillian Robinson

Cecelia Walsh

Jordyn Dobbs

Madeline Herceg

Kirsten McMullen

Sofia Rodriguez

Allison Walters

Esme Dolan

Jalynn Herda

Ava McNamara

Valerie Rodriguez

Amy Walters

Kelly Dotolo

Ava Herrington

Riley Meagher

Raya Rollins

Callee Warner

Abigail Duerr

Emily Hess

Lily Medionte

Brihnley Roloson

Emma Warren

Katherine Duhamel

Clara Hildreth

Sophie Medwid

Emma Romanowski

Austynn Willson

Miley Dunbar

Madelyn Hobart

Chloe Merrill

Leah Roney

Emma Wilson

Marlie Dunton

Olivia Homer

MacKenzie Merrill

Kay Rudolph

Rosemary Winkler

Riley Durham

Emily Howard

Ava Merwin

Helene Ryan

Sophia Wolf

Elanie Dussing

Jacqueline Hudock

Lauren Miller

Brooke Ryan

IshanaAnlize

Emma Dye

Brynlee Hunt

Mya Miller

Juniper Schembri

Woodberry

Anna Eckert

TenleyJo Isham

Rachel Miner

Alexandria Schultz

Kaya Woods

Catie Edwards

Emma Jagger

Emilia Mitchell

Alexis Schweitzer

Heidi Wunder

Danielle Elliott

Leah Jemison

Adrienne Mitrus

Kaylee Scott

Emma Zubrzycki

Rileigh Elliott

Ashtin Jerome

Sophia Mollo

Wren Scott

Sabina Zukher

Nettie Erb

Morgan Johnson

Savannah Montgomery

Abigail Shufelt

Everleigh Falchi

Juliann Johnson

Malena Moore

Elise Sindone

Projects Included:

Olivia Feagle

Kelsey Jorgensen-

Aubrey Morlang

Lucinda Skinner

Sunshine Horse Cleaners

Abby Felice

Sauve

Mckayla Mower

Melanie Skovira

Izzabella Fersch

Emma Kenefick

Lila Moyer

Nina Sloan

Samantha Fiederer

Emilia Kent

Chloe Mulchay

Olivia Smith

Kate Finch

Anna Kermes

Alivia Myers

Georgia Smith

Riley Fisher

Serenity Kieffer

Storey Newell

Sophia Smith

Emme Fisher

Adrianna Kilpatrick

Hannah Nguyen

Ellen Marie Smith

Molly Fisselbrand

Reagan Koch

Ashlyn Nickerson

Avery Smith

Lilyann Fitch

Hailey Kramer

Lindsay Noldy

Taylor Smolinski

Tiny Threads for Tiny Tots Children’s Treasure Hunt Oak Hill Cemetery Re-Vitalization Purpose Farm Pig Shades Save the Bees-Bee Box

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Classified Your Donations Make A Difference Your support of our council stays local and has a direct impact on the lives of GSNYPENN members across our footprint.

Did you know a donation to our Financial Assistance fund helps cover the cost of opportunities like summer camp, annual membership, uniforms, patches, and travel? We’re deeply appreciative of our annual support from corporations, foundations, individuals, community chests, and the United Way. Thanks to gifts made from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, we supported girls in so many ways!

1,179 girls and 28 adult volunteers were given the gift of an annual membership—a $25 value.

This allowed for new troops to form and more girls to participate in Girl Scout programming, no matter their financial burden. We also helped 59 troops with program supplies and assistance.

Along with memberships and program supplies, your donations also give girls the chance to attend camp. We awarded more than 59 camperships for summer 2021—which was even more exciting for girls to return to camp after canceling our 2020 season due to the pandemic!

1,179

28

Girl Memberships

Adult Volunteer Memberships

59

Troop Supplies and Assistance

59

Camperships

Donors & Grants Gold: $5,000 to $100,000 Philip Asdell Anonymous Friend of Girl Scouts Estate of Lili Krakowski Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY Mary & Bradley Grainger M&T Bank Mutual of America The Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation

The A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation The Triangle Fund Tioga United Way, Inc. United Way of Bradford County United Way of Broome County, Inc. United Way of Cayuga County, Inc. United Way of Schuyler County, Inc. United Way of the Southern Tier WalMart Foundation

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Madelyn Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hoogesteger Mary Kaluza KeyBank National Foundation Laura Knapp Norman & Laura Loomis Tanya Loomis NBT Financial Group Aletha A. Rollins Debra Sanderson Dorothy Sarvay Security Mutual Insurance Co. Christina Selvek Emma Lou Sheikh Joan Sprague Judy B. Suddaby Mr. & Ms. Susan Swanson Towanda Area School District United Way of Northern Yates County

Sliver: $2,500 to $4,999 Anoplate Corporation B&W The D.E. French Foundation The Dewar Foundation Pomeroy Foundation The Stanley W. Metcalf Foundation, Inc. United Way of Greater Oswego County United Way of Greater Rochester Wendell & Kim Weeks Bronze: $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous Friend of Girl Scouts Benevity Community Impact Fund - a fund of American Endowment Foundation The Walter J. and Anna H. Burchan Charitable Trust Kathy Burke Barry Nancy Calandra Dundee Meals on Wheels Harlow G. Farmer Memorial Fund Greater Little Falls Community Chest Karen Hegeman IBM Employee Services Center Claire Kepner Lockheed Martin Carl McLaughlin Marion E. Nicastro Northern New York Community Foundation Oliver Benedict Charitable Trust Gordon & Judy Prosser Lawrence & Lana Rouff Betty & Mike Sabo Jane Slack Sterling Volunteers The Blackbaud Giving Fund United Way of Central New York, Inc. United Way of Sidney, Inc. Verizon Foundation Volunteers Jamyra Young $500 to $999 Tiffany Alvarez Smith C Barnhart Trust BWCSB Brann Williams Caldwell Sheetz & Blaney Charities Aid Foundation of America Jane E. Converse Cortland Community Foundation Charles R. Craig Julie Dale Brenda Dawe Cindy Demo Susan S. Duerr Dundee Area United Fund Exelon Corporation Dawn Hill Carleen Lattin Lillian Levy Helene (Mitzi) Manning Joseph F. Metz Jr. National Grid Network for Good Price Chopper Golub Foundation Marvalene Ricard Toni Risboskin Schwab Charitable Gail Sergio U.S. Bank Foundation $250 to $499 AnCor, Inc. Corning Inc. Foundation Corning Incorporated Foundation Martin Curran Elm Chevrolet Co., Inc.

United Way of Tompkins County The Honorable Karen M. Uplinger Mrs. Christina Verratti Dr. Robert H. Zimmer $100 to $249 Afton Community Chest c/o Rinker Agency, LLC Curt & Virginia L. Albertalli Jaime Alvarez AmazonSmile Foundation Melissa Arthur Judith H. Augustine Sara Ayala James & Camie Baker Dr. Rajaram Bhat Bryan Blake BSA Troop 620 C.T. Male Associates Engineering, Surveying, Architecture & Landscape Kate Crowley Martha J. Davis Delaware National Bank of Delhi Beth Dewalt Mrs. Joan Durant Katie Falank Karen Fennessy Molly Fitzgerald Sadequa Fore Donna Fornito William & Patricia Fyles Abigal German Mrs. Sarah Grace-Campbell Jennifer Greene Olivia Kassoum-Amadou Mrs. Judith Knowlton Thomas & Elizabeth Kubiak Dolly Laclair Marissa Lacoursiere Mary Ellen Leake Lioness Club of Central Square John & Sandra Liston Merrill Lynn Lyons Elks Lodge #869 Mrs. Kimberly Manrow Gregory and Cynthia Masingill Michelle McCabe-Szczepanski Ray Mulno Liam Murphy O.D. Greene Lumber & Hardware Ogdensburg Lodge 814 Beth Ann Orlowski DO Deryn Pomeroy Mrs. Leslie Prechtl Guy Marla Prince David & Marsha Pulhamus Bj Reynolds Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Margherita Rossi Colleen Saxby Elizabeth Schmidt Deborah A. Schwarting Helen Kittle Shove Eileen Shultis Asa Thomas Smith Smith Charitable Trust/Frances Smith

Victoria Spinanger Donna Stoner SU 417 Richard W. Swan The GoodCoin Foundation Martha Thompson William & Maureen A. Tomeny Mary Ann (Molly) Tracy Maureen Tully-Natoli Kuyana Tyson United Way of the Greater Capital Region VFW Post #8664

Rebecca Wellner Wade Wiers Tonilynn Wildhaber Jimmie & Patricia L. Williams Katie Williams Drs. Barbara & James A. Yonai $0 to $99 Annette M. Agness Jeanne Albanese Jacqueline Alex Sara Ames Jesse & Norma H. Bacon Gail Bagg Sarah Banfield Meghan Barbay Marion Barbero Nicole Barnard Edelika Becker Staci Becker Caitlyn Berk Karen Bertrand Julia Blakeslee Amy Blauvelt Libby Bokal Carissa Bracero Tania Brady Elizabeth Brando Cindy Brennan Joyce Brown Dr. Mimi Bussan Colleen Cameron Joslyn Campbell Kelly Cardwell-Roman Thomas M. Chadwick Stephanie Cheney Nikkol Chiguma Philippa Chun Eva Clark Amy Clarke Wendy Cobrda Karie Cottrell Amanda Coyle Lilah Crelley Nicole Cudhea Barbara & Bruce Dailey Darwin & Torrie Danks Sandra Denora Starr Dolan Christine Domes Michael & Linda Donovan Dr. Beverly Dorsey Kaitlyn Drake Beth Dubeck Constance Duggan Lisa Eder George & Ann Elwood Jacqueline Eng Amanda Evans Jessica Evans-Kirley Ala Fallah Thomas & Connie Feehan Danielle Feeter Marie Fessler Gail R. Flugel Mary Foster Nancy Fritcher James & Susan Gagnon Elizabeth Garry Karen George Jessica Ginney Misty Jo Osborn Girl Scouts of the USA GiveGab Lisa Glidden Kimberly Golding Lisa Gordner Angelica Gorman Lyssa Gregg Kaitlyn Griffis William R. Griggs Jennifer Groth Kathryn L. Gunderman Carl & Cindy Hayden Maureen Hayden Steven & Lorraine C. Healy Amanda Heckman Cassie Hey Jane Hicks Aimee Hilderbrandt Joseph & Donna Hipius Gary & Janice Holcomb Kira Holland IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign Diana Jaramillo Dorothy Jaskula Katie Kaczorowski Vicki Kalina Lisa A. Kaminski John and Alice Kane

LeAnn Keim Jillian Kerekes Brittanie Kesecker Arwyn Kogut Erika Kramer Lake to Lake Women Kim Lamar-Shelton Rhonda Lathwell Thomas & Kathleen Lawrence Matthew Lewis Daryl Lovell Aletta Lupo Benjamin Lyons Deep Mala Daniel Marsh Susan E. Marteney Kathryn Martin Samantha McCarthy Barry and Amy McFadden Portia McGee Maggie McKee Carolyn Mead Alberta Menickelli Kristy Mertens Anne Messenger Mandi Miller JoAnne Morak Courtlyn Morse Kelly Mullin Erin Murphy Marianne Myers Grace Nassar Gladys (Katie) Nichless Miranda Nieto Nancy Northrop Abby Oberriter Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club Frieda Ann O’Hanlon Patricia O’Hara Hulya Okdem Erin Ormsby Gretchen Palmiter Robert Patterson Jr Judith Peckham Stephen Pemberton Phanessa Perez Yolanda Peterson Ginevra Petroske Michael Phillips Tiffany Prasad Melissa Quinn Jodie Ralston Mr. and Mrs. Willam Reimer Maryellen Rhodes Helen Rico Ruth S. Riesbeck Rachel Rissberger Sonja Rizzo Ann Rushlo Robert Rutter Elizabeth Ryan Leslie Schill Sara Scott Ann E. Scoville Angela Shaw Geill Shippee Courtney Shoemaker Jessica Sierzant Alison Smith Angela Smith Julie Marie Smith Dr. & Mrs. Neal & Jane T. Smith Sonya Smith Diana Sochor David & Pamela Sonnefeld Lisa Spencer Samantha Stephens Dawn Stever Theresa Steward Stewart’s Foundation Amy Storey Susan E. Straub Jaclyn Strazzulla Sarah Strichartz Carolyn Strobel Alissa Strusienski Susan Stukus Bethany Sullivan Lisa Sunday Loren Swaites Sandra Syrko-DiRubbo Eileen Tallmadge Rob Taylor Rebecca Tice Tioga Probation Department Rebecca Treptow Paula J. Trudell Megan Tuttle Alba VanDelinder Tim Vanderpool

Stephanie VanHoover Carl & May Wagner Andrea Waterman Kimberly Weimer Lori Welch Kimberly Wescott Erika Wheaton Karen Wightman Judi Wilson Colleen Winschel Mary Woodruff Erin Woods Mysty Woods Mandy-Lynn Yoder Heather Zanatta Zoe Zygmunt

Invest in girls.

Change the world.

This donor roster recognizes contributions between October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.

Every effort has been made to list donors and their contributions accurately. If you should have any corrections or questions, please contact the GSNYPENN Executive Office at 315.698.9400.

Juliette Gordon Low National Society Through planned giving, you become part of the Juliette Gordon Low National Society and are honored with this beautiful pin. If you haven’t made a planned gift, it’s easy to leave any amount or percentage of your life insurance or estate to Girl Scouts. A small bequest makes a huge difference for girls and their future! Plus, society membership ensures you always stay connected to us.

GSUSA and Dianne Belk, founding chair of the society, raised a challenge in 2018 for each council across the nation to acquire 4 planned gifts. In return, each council received a planned gift of $10,000 from Belk and Lawrence Calder.

We’re very proud that we accepted and met the challenge!

MY2020-2021 JGL Society Members from our council area: Join these members through your planned gift—contact us to discuss your options!

The process takes less than 5 minutes, but your gift helps girls develop leadership skills to last a LIFETIME! Reach out to our Development team at 315.698.9400 today.

C Barnhart Trust Julia Blakeslee Nancy Calandra Angela Carpenter Gildner Kate Crowley Judi Dixon Harlow Farmer Memorial Fund Estate of Margaret Fiske Brad and Mary Grainger Karen Hegeman Estate of Lili Krakowski Carleen Lattin Ellen MacMaster Yolanda Peterson Lana Rouff Mike Sabo Smith Charitable Trust/ Frances Smith Jane Ann Spellman

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Obituary Remembering our Girl Scout alums who passed during the 2020-2021 member year. Forever green.

OCTOBER 2020 Barbara J. Brockway 1947–2020 Horseheads, NY Onolee Stapley Conklin 1923–2020 Ithaca, NY Louise K. Sira 1968–2020 Northville, NY Elaine S. Luther 1951–2020 Dolgeville, NY Marjorie Zercher 1935–2020 Newburgh, NY Mary Jane Miller 1933–2020 Newburgh, NY Richard Karl Seitzer 1926–2020 Ann Crooks Seitzer 1926–2020 Elmira, NY Helen Margaret (Kunz) Guiles 1950–2020 Richmond, VA Formerly of Cicero, NY Norma J. Doeing 1951–2020 Cayuga, NY Cathleen Todd 1940–2020 Portville, NY Clara Bernice Papierski 1915–2020 North Fort Myers, FL Formerly of Utica, NY Cheryl Baumes 1951–2020 Otisco, NY Helen H. Scudder 1928–2020 Painted Post, NY

Patricia Armstrong MacDougal 1938–2020 Voca, NY Stephanie M. “Omi” Monson 1934–2020 Geneva, NY James Jesse Rumsey 1965–2020 Grand Prairie, TX Formerly of Middletown, NY

Jerry Edwin Wright 1932–2020 Corning, NY

Gloria C. Montgomery 1922–2020 New Paltz, NY

Betty Hazel (Nuffer) DeBottis 1924–2021 Geneva, NY

Dorothy Marks 1933–2020 Emerald Isle, NC Formerly of Port Byron, NY

Beatrie Godfrey Williams 1932–2020 Deland, FL Formerly of Elbridge, NY Jane Pushlar-Magee 1940–2020 Arcadia, FL and Erieville, NY Jane F. L’Heureux 1932–2020 Central Valley, NY Elizabeth “Betty” Fox Cuniberti 1919–2020 Corning, NY Anna M. Cinelli 1927–2020 Clyde, NY

Lennea Margaret VanDine 1981–2021 Johnson City, NY

Marian P. (Pennock) Williams 1924–2021 Syracuse, NY

Betty S. Clark 1946–2021 Rushville, NY

Rita R. Peisel 1947–2021 Minoa, NY

MARCH

Marian A. Cornish Heaps 1933–2021 Minoa, NY Robert F. Cummings 1934–2021 New Hartford, NY Nancy J. Courtney 1963–2021 Oriskany, NY Darwin A. Laymon, Sr 1934–2021 West Winfield, NY Virginia T. Saden 1935–2021 New Hartford, NY Marguerite M. Shaffer 1933–2021 North Syracuse, NY Dorna B. Mudge Heyler 1926–2021 Westfield, PA Eleanor “Ellie” Payne 1924–2021 Auburn, NY Rosemary L. (Buck) Carden 1951–2021 Endwell, NY Jane Elizabeth McNett 1950–2021 Binghamton, NY

Josephine “Jo” P. Swift 1931–2020 Baldwinsville, NY

Adeline Ruth (Ahrens) Colley 1926–2020 North Syracuse, NY Catherine “Kittie” Thomas 1933–2020 Saquoit, NY

Geraldine H. Rankin 1929–2021 Groton, NY Clara Rosa (Colombo) McDermott 1931–2021 Solvay, NY Barbara J. Haehl 1936–2021 Sherrill, NY Kaye Brown 1936–2021 Syracuse, NY Margaret Pekera 1923–2021 Johnson City, NY

Constance Susan Allen 1948–2021 Trumansburg, NY

Marion C. Morse 1929–2021 Herkimer, NY

JULY

Mary Lucille Walker 1926–2021 Corning, NY MAY Stephanie J. Yevich 1940–2021 Whitesboro, NY Maxine Faith Rotherforth Bailey 1931–2021 Apalachin, NY Rachael A. Bellows 1926–2021 Waterloo, NY Cynthia L. LaVaute 1950–2021 Fayetteville, NY Marilynn J. Dyer 1924–2021 Endicott, NY Patricia C. Werda 1931–2021 Elmira, NY

Barbara F. Horton 1928–2021 Southport, NY Margaret Dowling Kimbell 1950–2021 Dryden, NY Ellen Bacon 1933–2021 Webster, NY Formally from Syracuse, DeRuyter Lake, NY and Englewood, FL Donald Moran 1936–2021 Binghamton, NY Phyllis M. Payne 1932–2021 Waterville, NY Claire J. Clements 1952–2021 Munnsville, NY Annmarie Russell 1932–2021 Syracuse, NY

Nancy Ann King Pamela J. Neroni-Parker 1934–2021 1959–2021 Lindley, NY Phelps, NY Constance E. Wilk Lorraine S. Wilmot 1931–2021 Reva Mae Soutar 1954–2021 Prosper, TX 1931–2021 Binghamton, NY Formally of Dushore, PA Binghamton, NY Formally of Big Flats, NY Catherine McCarvill 1938–2021 Anne Bornand Walchli Regina Anne Amrhein Fayetteville, NY 1927–2021 Brown Wellsville, NY 1852–2021 Grace Ladew New Hartford, NY 1929–2021 Alice Pearl Ballard Fayetteville, NY 1928–2021 Nancy Lynn Hirst East Moline, IL 1946–2021 Beverly B. Cree Formally of Caton, NY Port Crane, NY 1924–2021 and Lawrenceville, PA Johnson City, NY Margaret “Peggy” Blumenstock Shirley M. Coppola AUGUST 1931–2021 1937–2021 Esther Marie Ilion, NY Canastota, NY (Woodruff ) Disch Elizabeth “Betty” El-Hindi 1925–2021 Fayetteville, NY Elinor Agnes Weatherstone 1924–2021 Weedsport, NY Eleanor Canino 1924–2021 Syracuse, NY Janet B. Manbeck 1934–2021 Binghamton, NY

Sarah Clarke “Sally” Fenson 1926–2021 Endwell, NY Jean H. Russell 1925–2021 Penn Yan, NY Formally of Mohawk, NY Past President of the Foothills Council Girl Scouts

Eleanor Beth Clark 1931–2021 Bath, NY Louise Ruterman 1930–2021 Syracuse, NY Marianne MacDonald 1940–2021 Canastota, NY

FEBRUARY Beverly Jean Decker 1928–2021 Bath, NY

Doris Jean Evans 1949–2021 Wellsburg, PA

Helen M. Draskovich Howe 1931–2021 Binghamton, NY

APRIL Barbara Miriam Quackenbush 1926–2020 Wellsboro, PA

Alice Bartlett Bartholomew 1932–2020 William G. “Butch” Albee Liverpool, NY 1941–2020 Richard L. Szewc Elmira, NY 1938–2020 Susan K. Szewc Violet J. Guererri 1944–2020 1934–2020 Canandaigua, NY Geneva, NY

Blanche A. Barvinchak 1928–2020 Binghamton, NY

Vivian B. Neagley 1925–2020 Baldwinsville, NY

Mary M. “Margie” Secondo 1941–2021 Hornell, NY

Betty Jane Mitscher 1926–2020 Fayetteville, NY

DECEMBER

Margaret G. Bowen 1925–2020 Olean, NY

Dorothy E. Pope 1931–2020 Cedarville, NY

Barbara Haines 1937–2020 Fayetteville, NY

Katherine “Kay” Billingham 1929–2021 Syracuse, NY

Lorraine A. Drazek 1927–2021 Charlotte Choffin Kenny Morrisville, NY 1934–2020 Geneva, NY Eleanor “Ellie” Moore 1933–2021 Donald Yauchzy Lansing, NY 1953–2020 Camillus, NY Darlene Duffy 1932–2021 Catherine “Kittie” Pinellas Park, FL Thomas Formally of 1933–2020 Binghamton, NY Sauquoit, NY Shelleen “Shelly” Soltys 1974–2021 JANUARY 2021 Fairmount, NY

Nancy E. De Massa 1933–2020 Christine Ruth (Hanson) Oneida, NY Castle 1948–2020 Charlene “Gayle” Owen Monument, CO Harmes Formerly of Ilion, NY 1929–2020 Syracuse, NY Judith Borland Formerly of Loveland, 1938–2020 CO and Rochester, NY Villa Rica, GA Formerly of Olean, NY Elizabeth Koos Loudermilk Harris Nancy Hubbell Whitney 1924–2020 1947–2020 Camillus, NY Frederick, MD Formerly of Mohawk, NY Loraine “Nanny” H. McKee Gladys Mason 1929–2020 1925–2020 Syracuse, NY Endicott, NY Angeline Camardella Banac 1933–2020 NOVEMBER Syracuse, NY Susan (Sweeting) Robinette 1956–2020 Seneca Falls, NY

Theresa E. McGowan 1931–2020 Dewitt, NY

Margaret Maguire 1928–2021 Afton, NY

JUNE Jacqueline Hicks 1945–2021 Syracuse, NY Helene Lorraine Araujo 1936–2021 Corning, NY Mary B. Shaw Mamrosh 1921–2021 Herkimer, NY Paula Reichert 1955–2021 Liverpool, NY

1931–2021 Johnson City, NY Betsy Ashbrook Smith, Ph.D. 1981–2021 Elmira, NY Formally of Miami and Gainesville, FL Julianna “Julie” Randall 1934–2021 Dewitt, NY Heather Marino 1985–2021 Canastota, NY

Marialyce Daugard 1935–2021 Port Charlotte, FL Formally of Syracuse, NY

SEPTEMBER

Mary Susan Carey 1942–2021 Ann Arbor, MI Formally of Middletown, NY

Irene D. Miller 1938–2021 Bolivar, NY

Mildred J. Sosonka 1934–2021 Bath, NY Janice Marie Zinicola 1949–2021 Reston, VA Formally of Herkimer and Utica, NY Dorothy Ann Boyer “Dottie” Payne 1936–2021 Binghamton, NY Teresa P. Kenney 1934–2021 Trumansburg, NY

Carolyn S. Rogers 1933–2021 North Syracuse, NY

Emily Dain-McKnight 1960–2021 Manlius, NY Lee Ann Meehan 1945–2021 Cuba, NY Valerie Koll 1949–2021 Memphis, NY

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Why Girl Scouts?

Girl Scouts are confident—even in the face of challenges. They’re kind, even when others aren’t. They’re problem solvers who see opportunity where others get stuck. Essentially, a Girl Scout is your kid at their best.

We’re here with your family to support:

Her Dreams

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Her Success

Girl Scouts are learning about robots, hiking, dancing, painting murals, feeding the hungry, and even writing laws to change the world. If she can dream it, we’ll help her do it.

Girl Scouts focus on their potential rather than perfection. They try new things, knowing they’ll be accepted by their sister Girl Scouts for exactly who they are today and who they can be tomorrow.

Girl Scouts are all about collaboration, not competition. Meeting goals and celebrating wins as a team doesn’t just feel great, it teaches them to work well with others, which will take them far in life.

Best of all, when she becomes a Girl Scout, you become a Girl Scout family— creating special memories, bonding over challenges, and growing stronger together every day.

Visit gsnypenn.org/join to start her adventure today!