Impact Report // Member Year 2020

IMPACT

REPORT

GIRL SCOUTS NEVER STOPS! Pandemic Edition - Special Issue, Pt. 1 Published May 2021

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Courage · Confidence · Character

PG 2 | MAY 2021 | GSNYPENN IMPACT REPORT//2020

FORECAST MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Thundering Thin Mints®

Cloudy with a chance of Samoas®

Pouring Tagalongs®

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Partly cloudy Clear and sunny with a chance with Trefoil® of Lemon-Ups™ skies

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Partly cloudy Do-si-dos®

Girl Scout S’mores® snow!

OPINION

“In these uncertain times…”

How often have we heard that phrase uttered since March 2020? How often have we used it ourselves to explain why things are so different, so unusual, so unpredictable?

Yes, 2020 will be forever remembered in the nation’s history books for a collective experience we hope will never be repeated.

We reflect on a year of uncertainty, closures, deep sadness over postponed opportunities and canceled trips. We mourn our friends and family and missed milestones, yet, despite the darkness, we must remember to look for the blessings that the 2019-2020 member year bestowed upon us.

As an organization, Girl Scouts morphed into a lifeline for many girls, volunteers and families as they struggled to maintain a sense of normalcy during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. For GSNYPENN members, the 20192020 member year encompassed planning some of our most ambitious reward trips and camp experiences ever. We were excitedly well on our way to one of our most successful cookie seasons ever.

Like everyone, we were compelled to completely shut down and suspend all activities, including our iconic cookie booth sales, on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Our staff shifted to work from makeshift home offices. Working closely with our passionate volunteers, we pivoted quickly to recruit over 150 community partners to help sell girl and troop cookie inventory safely. Local establishments made room for Girl Scouts,

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Executive Services Julie Dale* Chief Executive Officer

May 2021 Publisher Wendy Cobrda Editor Jaime Alvarez Designer Colleen Winschel Circulation Director Angela Smith Contributor Angela Shaw

Colleen Kania* Chief Financial Officer

Wendy Cobrda* Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer Angela Smith* Executive Assistant to the CEO Customer Engagement Sara Scott* Kuyana Tyson Nicole Barnard Rebecca Wellner Abigal German Loren Swaites Kaitlyn Drake Data Kristine Krebs* Courtlyn Morse

and our volunteers worked tirelessly to provide a connection for their girls while schools remained closed. Our product program team partnered with Meals on Wheels organizations, first responders, food pantries and others across our entire territory to donate cookies to those who needed a little lift or worked tirelessly for the good of all.

Our programming, volunteer support and customer care teams realigned to provide activities in an online environment.

Our marketing and communications team provided much-needed crisis communications, COVID-19 response updates and guidance with changes occurring almost daily.

Our retail team shifted to online and curbside in order to provide members with program supplies and core necessities.

Our development team pursued grant opportunities to benefit our membership and remained connected to our alums, community and funders.

Member Engagement Christina Verratti* Sara Scott* Morgan Way Colleen Saxby LeAnn Keim Aimee Hilderbrant Cheri Phillips Dolly LaClair Eileen Shultis Erin Murphy Grace Nassar Jessica Ginney Jillian Kerekes Judi Knowlton Lisa Kaminski Maureen Hayden Melanie Moon Melissa Arthur

Misty-Jo Osborn Miranda Nieto Renee Rivera Sadequa Fore Samantha McCarthy Tonilynn Petrillose

Marketing & Communications Jaime Alvarez* Colleen Winschel Angela Shaw Outdoor & Virtual Engagement Liz Schmidt* Mandi Miller Betheny Jennings Becca Scheetz Katie Falank Don Snider Larry Warren Rob Rutter Timothy Vanderpool Kevin Ayres David Barry

Girl Scouts is more than a leadership organization for young girls. It is, in many ways, a chosen family. An opportunity to examine situations and challenges and rise to a call for action. It’s about pushing ourselves and our girls to creatively find ways to stay involved despite the obstacles thrown in our paths. And isn’t that true leadership development at its best?

Thank you for being a vital part of our family.

Thank you for being Girl Scout Strong.

Julie Dale, CEO

Members taught girls how to sew masks. Girls learned new skills as they created videos to share their talents with others. We all learned a new verb: Zoom. Troop leaders and adult volunteers especially had to pivot as many families put a pause on all activities.

Finance Wade Wiers* Cindy Brennan Kaitlyn Griffis

Human Resources Danielle Roche* Marla Prince*

We joyously laughed; we silently wept when the magnitude of the pandemic’s effects became too much to bear alone. We’ve given each other space as needed and grace and kindness when things changed so rapidly that they led to unnecessary confusion.

To the promise of brighter days ahead,

Our finance team helped members handle delicate money issues in a time when many families had lost jobs. Our property and outdoors team ensured our camp facilities and grounds were secure, safe, sanitized and welcoming–allowing our staff and member families the chance to escape reality and immerse themselves in nature therapy.

Development/Community Partnerships/Alums JoAnne Morak* Reenie Dailey*

Throughout this past year, Girl Scouts remained strong in the face of an invisible enemy.

Karen Hegemen, Board Chair Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

Product Sales & Retail Operations Raymond Mulno* Jaclyn Strazzulla Amanda Coyle Judith Augustine Aletta Lupo Jessica Sierzant Sandi Syrko-DiRubbo*

Property & IT Kevin McCabe*

Board Officers Karen Hegeman Tiffany Alvarez Smith Judi Dixon Susan Duerr Michael Sabo Members at Large Kim Lamar Shelton Judy Suddaby Kathy Burke Barry Carl McLaughlin Katie MacIntyre Claire Kepner Cindy Demo Sara Ayala Jane Slack Diana Jarmillo Deb Sanderson Jamyra Young Nancy Calandra Michelle McCabe-Szczepanski

*Leadership Team

MONEY

GSNYPENN IMPACT REPORT//2020 | MAY 2021 | PG 3

2019 Financial Report Operating Revenue

Contributions Product Sales Program Income, Net to Membership Product Sales Program Income, Direct to Troops Program Fees Sales of Merchandising, Net

460,111 5,633,954 1,708,525 142,343 252,644

Total Operating Revenue

Operating Expenses

81.5%

8,197,577

PROGRAM SERVICES

1.2%

FUNDRAISING

Program Services, Direct to Troops Program Services Supporting Services Management & Support Services Fundraising

1,708,525 5,709,126

17.3%

MANAGEMENT & GENERAL

1,576,126 109,004

Total Operating Expenses

PRODUCT SALES

5.6%

CONTRIBUTIONS

1.7%

783,968 0 73,631

PROGRAM FEES

3.2%

857,599

Changes in Net Assets

Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year

(48,455)

Op erat

Signature Events

17,510 Total Members

GIRL RETENTION

73%

11,341

1,708

GIRL MEMBERS

ADULT MEMBERS 380

687

SENIORS (GRADES 9-10)

Service Unit Treasurer

AMBASSADORS (GRADES 11-12)

2,497

DAISIES (GRADES K-1)

2,211

112

CADETTES (GRADES 6-8)

SERVICE UNITS

3,038

2,528

BROWNIES (GRADES 2-3)

JUNIORS (GRADES 4-5)

White

Choose Not To Share

1.20%

.86%

.80%

.46%

.23%

.17%

.11%

Not Reported

Other Races

Black or African American

Asian

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Multiple

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Product Sales Girl Scout Cookie Program

1,260,664 BOXES OF COOKIES SOLD

Treats, Reads & More Program

24,552

COOKIES DONATED THROUGH GIFT OF CARING TO MEALS ON WHEELS

$994,768

TOTAL FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM SALES

208

AVERAGE NUMBER OF COOKIE BOXES SOLD PER GIRL

6,060

GIRLS SELLING COOKIES

57 TOP COOKIE SELLERS (1,200+ BOXES)

Our 2019-2020 Signature Events were open to the public before the pandemic. They are large, annual gatherings intended to serve our members while improving our recognition in the communities we serve. They are designed to help us promote our mission and raise money, becoming a must-do for community leaders, supporters, and donors.

Veni. Vidi. Vici. Sponsors • Cabot Creamery Cooperative • CORE Federal Credit Union (Sodus) • First Source Federal Credit Union (New Hartford) • M&T Bank • Reliant Community Federal Credit Union (Sodus) • Siemens Gas & Power Oil & Gas • Ward Manufacturing

ADULT RETENTION

4,461

LIFETIME MEMBERS

Service Unit Manager

22.58%

MERCHANDISE SALES

es ing Expens

13,837,177 13,788,722

62.6%

73.58%

es ing Revenu

87.6%

(906,054)

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

Service Unit Cookie Coordinator

erat

9,103631

Changes in Net Assets from Operating Activities

Membership

Op

3,706

GIRLS SELLING FALL PRODUCT

cookieWOW! Sponsors • Disney: Entertainment Industry Foundation • Dupli Envelope & Graphics Corp • Electronic Business Products • Enchanted Forest/Water Safari • Grace Auto Body and Paint • Greek Peak Ski Resorts • Hancock Estabrook, LLP • Howe & Rustling • HR One • Johnston Paper Co. • Little York Plantation • M&T Foundation • Pine Ridge Operating LLC • Price Chopper Golub Foundation • ProNexus, LLC • The Wild Center • WonderWorks Women of Distinction Sponsors (Postponed due to COVID-19) Gold • Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP • NBT Bank • Women’s Fund, Community Foundation for South Central New York • Visions Federal Credit Union Silver • Community Foundation for South Central New York • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield • IBM • Lana Rouff • Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP • M&T Bank • Cushman and Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage • UHS • SUNY Broome Women’s Institute • Binghamton University Foundation • Rosanne Sall Advertising, Inc. Bronze • Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C. • SUNY Broome President’s Office • The Akel Family • Klee Foundation • Security Mutual Life Contact info@gsnypenn.org to inquire about being a sponsor for upcoming events.

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LIFESTYLE

Community Partners Step In To Help During Cookie Season “The hard work and dedication of our girls and volunteers each cookie season is always unmatched. In 2020, we encountered a hurdle we’ve never experienced before—making this a unique and historic cookie program.

Bosco’s Village Pub Bosco’s Meats Breen’s Shop N Save Brookton’s Market Brown’s Pharmacy Burke’s Home Center Burrville Power Equipment Buttercup Cheese Cam’s Pizza Moyers Corner Cam’s Pizza Cayuga Lake Creamery Chuckleberries Ciccino’s Pizzeria Confection Connection Owego Connie’s Diner Corky’s Collision Deaton’s Building & Home Center Dexter Market Dougherty Pharmacy Dryden Agway Ed’s Pizza Place Elliotts Farm & Home Supply Elmira Save-a-Lot Supermarket Endicott Original Italian Pizza F-n-A’s Rhythm and Booze Finger Lakes Beverage Center Flynn Beverages Fun City Service Garafolo’s Importing Gigi’s Place Griff’s Beverage Watertown Happy Valley Inn Horseheads Jubilee Foods It’s My Deli Jason’s Auto Repair Joa’s By the Bay

Our members did what Girl Scouts do best—lead and help. Through the assistance of community partners and customers who supported our girls, we were able to raise funds for troops and also deliver a sweet treat to communities served by Meals on Wheels and our hometown essential workers during a time when they truly needed it most.” - GSNYPENN CEO Julie Dale.

3rd Rail General Store A-Verdi Storage Containers Advanced Auto Parts Alexandria Bay Big M Supermarket Arctic King Ice Cream Arey Building Supply AT&T AT&T Cortland Atlantic Seafood Autumn’s Harvest Farm Bare Arms Bear Creek Restaurant Big Boy’s Gas & Tobacco

AT&T · Cortland, NY

Luna’s Mexican Bar · Utica, NY

Hello, Toilet Paper Is That You?

The crisis was so big, a fun patch was created to memorialize it.

SPORTS

Jubilee Foods · Horseheads, NY

Jones Family Farm LLC Kathy’s Cakes & Big Dipper Ice Cream Lakeport Market Lambertt’s Attic Lamphere’s Market LaRoma’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Local 315 Brewing Company Lukin’s Luna’s Mexican Bar & Grill Mangia Macrina’s Wood Fired Pizza Marino’s Italian Restaurant Mark’s Service Center Matthews Motor Company Mazzaferro’s Meat & Deli Mazzyes’s Meats Mike’s Auto Mister Shake Mother’s Cupboard Fish Fry Diner New York Pizzeria Nichols Supermarket & Discount Liquors Nojaim Bros of Marcellus Northern Ace Home Center Ontario Orchards Originals Italian Pizza Oswego Sub Shop Ovid Big M P&C Fresh Packy’s Pub Paul’s Big M Pete’s NY Pizza Pizza and Bones Premier Technologies Primo’s De Tico’s Grill Raby’s Ace Hardware Red Onion Grocery Red’s Scriba Market

Matthews Motor Company · Covington, PA

River Rock Diner Rosario’s Pizzeria Rossi’s Pizza Endicott Rossi’s Pizza Johnson City Rylee’s Place Family Diner Schrader Farms Meat Market Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe Scriba Meats Seneca Warehouse Sherburne Big M Simmons Tree Farm Sliders Food Mart Small Town Supply Ace Hardware Social on State Spencer Shurfine Foodmart Spera’s Old Fashioned Meat Market Steiners General Store & Diner Stephano’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Sugar Maple Café Sunshine Ice Cream The General Store The Old Forge Hardware Thee Diner & Ice Cream Toad’s Too Ice Cream Oasis Top This Pizza Toss & Fire Wood Pizza Union Springs Shurfine Supermarkets Utica Coffee Village Ace Hardware Wally’s Belvedere Wayne Emmons Agency Wrightway Hardware Ye Olde Polke Store

Spera’s · Cicero, NY

Dexter Market · Dexter, NY

Keeping Girls ‘Together While Apart’ Girl Scouting NEVER stops— even in a pandemic!

easy ideas using supplies commonly found at home, Volunteer Toolkit When we entered quarantine tips and tricks for in the early days of the crisis, leaders, safe community and as families continued to service project ideas practice social distancing in while distancing, and the months to follow, girls monthly, council-wide were left wondering—how will virtual troop meetings by I continue to participate in Girl level.

Scouts? Schools, sports, clubs and activities were canceled. Our GSNYPENN Live!

We quickly developed Girl Facebook group (see Scouting at Home to allow next page) was also born. girls to continue their journey There, we presented through the Girl Scout programming delivered Leadership Experience with a by staff and community combination of real-time, pre- partners while also sharing recorded and “on your own” GSUSA Girl Scouts at Home™ programming. initiatives and programming developed by our sister Our entire staff came together councils across the country. to pool a host of resources for members—patch challenges, While we’ve always embraced

and encouraged the use of technology at Girl Scouts, these online experiences served as a channel for even deeper personal connection and kept girls engaged at a time when we remained “together but apart.” Our

endeavors offered every girl the chance to continue to take part in Girl Scouting on her own, with her family, with her troop or with her sisters in other states and even countries!

Family & Troop Camp Starting in September 2020, we opened our camps for Fall Family Retreats and Troop Camp programs and have promoted these offerings across our communication channels. Our members are so excited to get back together and enjoy quality time at the camp properties they love.

One family who attended a recent retreat at Hoover wrote this to “Chainsaw,” Camp Director Becca Scheetz: “Chainsaw, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for making this weekend amazing. The kids all had a great time! This was actually our first family trip since Riley (the little one) was born

since Destiny was always at camp. Riley said he just wanted to stay there forever! I really do appreciate you again doing the extra fire and for getting the archery set up as well. It was truly a wonderful weekend, and it was nice taking them somewhere and feeling safe too! So again, huge thanks!!! Jennifer Tayler” It’s moments like this that make our programming and marketing/ communications efforts this year to bring a little bit of “normal” back to our membership during such a challenging time so worthwhile!

Tayler Family on Song Lake in Tully, NY.

TV GUIDE

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What’s On GSNYPENN Live!?

On March 25, just two weeks after sheltering and working at-home programming to our girl and adult members and at home began, we launched our new Facebook group, their families, in addition to non-members. Through word GSNYPENN Live. This platform has helped us deliver virtual/ of mouth and targeted ads/posts, and the support of our 11:00

11:30

March 25

S’mores with Smalls

Nature Walk/ Plant ID

March 26

Backyard Birding with Badger

Makerspace Challenge

March 27

S’mores with Smalls

Animal Habitats/ Bugs

March 30

Welcome to NH

Backyard Birding with Badger

March 31

Archery 101

Be Prepared on a Hike

April 1

What is a Watershed

April 2

12:00

12:30

1:00

1:30

2:00

3:00

3:30

4:00

4:30

Works for Me Wednesday

Kitchen Chemistry

Handwashing Sing-a-long

Babysitting Course

A Girl Scout Mystery

Donna’s Daisy Petals

Thankful Thursday

Homemade Clay & Crafting

Pet Care

Babysitting Course

Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies

Friday Fundamentals

Junior Musician Badge

Daisy Engineering Journey

Babysitting Course

Lego Challenge

Moving with Miranda

Monday Mantra

Bubble Fun

How to Host a PowerPoint Party

Babysitting Course

Get Moving with Jenn

Do a Good Turn Tuesday

Something Science

Daisy Engineering Journey

Reusable Bags from a Tee

Babysitting Course

Lego Challenge

Wandering with Wednesday

Works For Me Wednesday

Daisy Roller Coaster

Green & Growing

Makerspace Challenge

Babysitting Course

Walking with Mabes

Donna’s Daisy Petals

Constellations & Star Jars

Ways to Spice Up Your Hike

Thankful Thursday

DIY Projects with Samantha

Animal Journey Teaser

Babysitting Course

The Brownie Story

Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies

April 3

Animal Habitats with Badger

Outdoor Art Ideas

Friday Fundamentals

Junior Music Badge

Simple Snacks

Babysitting Course

Makerspace Challenge

April 6

Basics of Leave No Trace

Monday Mantra

How to Make a StopMotion Video at Home

New Cuisines - Step 1+2

Babysitting Course

My Best Self Part 1

Moving with Miranda

Q&A with GSNYPENN CEO Julie Dale

Household Elf

April 7

Do a Good Turn Tuesday

April 8

Cooking in the Backcountry

DIY Projects with Samantha

Daisy Engineering Journey

Works for me Wednesday

Special Agent

April 9

How to Build a Fire

Thankful Thursday

Brownie Paiting

April 10

Daisy Eco Learner

Fundamentals Friday

Special Agent

April 13

Brownie Senses Badge Jump Start

Dancer Badge

April 14

Junior Flower Badge

Brownie Fling Flyer Design Challenge

April 15

2:30

sister Girl Scout councils, our audience has expanded to include Girl Scouts from New Jersey, Las Vegas, Arizona, Washington, North Carolina, Texas and more!

Daisy Engineering Journey

Camp Desserts in Your Kitchen

Babysitting Course

Awards Overview

Q&A with GSNYPENN CEO Julie Dale

Think Like a Programmer

Highest Awards Q&A

Girl Scout Book Club

My Best Self: Part 2

Science of Happiness Steps 2&5

Donna’s Daisy Petals

Senior Women’s Health Badge

Donna’s Daisy Peta

Good Neighbor Badge

Brownie My Family Story

Independence

Babysitting Course

New Cuisines

Girl Scout Book Club

Ukulele Lesson

Digital Game Design

Locavore

Babysitting Course

Alexa Ross Interview

Retail Therapy: Camp Edition!

Maximize the Volunteer Toolkit

Babysitting Course

Ceremonies & Traditions

Junior Independence

Babysitting Course

Cooking with GS Cookies

Earth Day Craft

Letterboxing

Babysitting Course

Donna’s Daisy Petals

My Family Story

Letterboxing

Babysitting Course Babysitting Course

Tracking

Dancer Badge

April 20

Making Games

Brownie Leap Bot Design Challenge

April 21

Making Games

April 22

Senior Eco Explorer

Woodworker Badge

Digital Game Design

Comparison Shopping Badge

April 23

Knife Safety

Girl Scout Basics

Retail Therapy

Maximize the Volunteer Toolkit

April 24

Animal Helper Badge

Gardener Badge

Backyard Birding with Badger

Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies

April 27

Board Game Design Challenge

First Aid

National Tell A Story Day!

Arbor Day Tree Craft

April 28

Mechanical Engineering Balloon Car

Gardener Badge

My Family Story

April 29

What Are The 10 Outdoor Essentials

Eating For You

Ceremonies & Traditions

Field Trip Ready

Field Trip Ready

Girl Scout Book Club Comparison Shopping Badge

Create a Kaper Chart

Coffee!

Different Brew Methods

Maximize The Volunteer Toolkit

Ceremonies & Traditions

Science With Mason Jars!

Backyard Birding with Badger

Cooking With Girl Scout Cookies

Galaxy Crafts

Space Science Explorer I

Yarn Crafts with Chainsaw

Bug Boxes

Cinco de Mayo Craft Time!

Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar with Miranda

May 1

Intro to Astrology

Make your own Lightsaber and Mini XWing

May 6

Comic Book Badge

Eating For You

First Aid Badge

May 7

Self Care

Girl Scout Basics

Retail Therapy

May 8

Mother’s Day Craft

Intro to Astrology

May 11

What Are The Weird Things You Eat?

Field Trip Ready

Girl Scout Book Club

Coal Burned Spoon Making

Novelist Badge

Maximize The Volunteer Toolkit

Ceremonies & Traditions

Field Trip Ready

Camp Songs History

DIY Masks

Community Partner: Sciencenter

Making Choices

Space Science Explorer 2

Cabin Campers

What is a Philanthropist?

Yarn Crafts with Chainsaw

Girl Scout Book Club

Water Badge

Novelist Badge Field Trip Ready

May 13

Comic Artist Badge

Science of Style

Intro to Riflery

May 14

Virtual LEADER Bingo!

Girl Scout Basics

Retail Therapy

Maximize the Volunteer Toolkit

Ceremonies and Traditions

Let’s Celebrate Chocolate Chip Day!

Intro to Astrology

Dog Tricks

Community Partner: TechWorks

May 18

Virtual Tour of Comstock

Climb the Fire Tower

May 19

Cooking With Badger

May 20

Firebuilding with Smalls

May 21

Basics of Leave No Trace

May 22

How To Make a Friendship Bracelet

May 15

Exploring Your Leadership Style

Babysitting Course

April 17

May 12

7:00

Outdoor Art Maker with Badger

Girl Scout Basics

May 5

6:30

Babysitting Course

Day Camp Corner

May 4

6:00

Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies

April 16

April 30

5:30

Mental Wellness & Self Care

Babysitting Course Babysitting Course

5:00

Coal Burned Spoon Making

The Ecology of Song Lake

Cooking with Smalls

OUT OF CHALLENGES C

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The duality of the member year from fall 2019 t us to pivot and do what G

October 3, 2019: Lydia & Brynn record a video to promote our 2019 Treats, Reads & More Program.

October 31, 2019: Troop 60487 works on their Adopt a Grandparent badge by trick-or-treating at a nursing home.

February 26, 2020: Gwen holds her copy of our Spring 2020 Pathways Program Guide—she’s the cover Girl Scout!

March 16, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic shuts down everything across our council footprint.

November 9-10, 2019: More than 390 Girl Scouts attend Veni. Vidi. Vici. - Be a G.I.R.L.: BOSS! in New Hartford, NY.

February 17, 2020: More than 180 Girl Scouts attend Veni. Vidi. Vici. – Be a G.I.R.L.: Inventor! in Sodus, NY.

March 25, 2020: Our staff begins online programming for girls delivered via Facebook.

September 20, 2020: Geneva Girl Scouts in Service Unit 409 “chalk up” Finger Lakes Community College with messages of hope & support for their community.

January 7, 2020: Announcement of Lemon-Ups®—our new cookie—hits nationwide!

April 2020: “Camp hair, don’t care” for GSNYPENN Virtual Camp Week!

September 12, 2020: Members & staff safely celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend.

April 2020 Appreciatio GSNYPENN

September 11, 2020: Council staff give back on United Way’s Annual Day of Caring in Binghamton, NY.

STEM Lab Opens At Amahami “We know that to be effective, STEM engagement needs to start early on. The Solar STEM Lab/Classroom continues our mission of building tomorrow’s leaders by preparing girls for STEM careers through their Girl Scout experience.

The lab is not only a place to be creative and learn, but a space that feels ‘alive’ thanks to unique features showcasing how its green elements work. We’re grateful to the donors and community organizations that stepped up to make

this a reality for our girls and the greater Binghamton region,” - GSNYPENN CEO Julie Dale.

Girl Scouts explore progressive, girl-led STEM activities at every level. The lab/ classroom allows our council to deliver even more programming. Features of the one-story building include a solar equipment viewing area with energy gauged in real-time and displayed on TV monitors; two “truth panels” that provide a behind-the-scenes look into the heated

floor, insulation, and wiring; and a (nonCOVID) capacity of 45 people. The building is self-sustaining for its electrical needs.

Maximized solar panels installed on a standing seam metal roof are predicted to contribute substantially to energy needs of the entire camp property at a projected savings of $9,000 annually.

Funding for the $300,000-plus project included gifts from four generous Girl Scout alums/families who wish to remain anonymous. The project was

also supported by grants from Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, United Way of Broome County, Community Foundation for South Central New York, Guthrie, IBM (in recognition of GSNYPENN Board Member Michael Sabo’s volunteer service and retirement from the company), P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Rotary District 7170, Friends of Amahami and many individual donors. In-kind support was provided by SUNY Broome Community College, with students under the direction of Associate Professor and

Chair of Visual Communications Patricia Evans providing interior design concepts.

Girl Scouts is committed to filling the STEM workforce pipeline and in 2019 launched the Girl Scout STEM Pledge, a multi-year initiative to put 2.5 million girls through our hands-on STEM programming by 2025. This new facility affords us the ability to help those endeavors.

COME BRILLIANT IDEAS

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to the pandemic hitting in March 2020 caused Girl Scouts do best–LEAD!

November 15, 2019: McDonald’s Cayuga Restaurant Group LLC donates to our council.

November 11, 2019: The Fullners celebrate International Summer Camp Day by wearing their favorite GSNYPENN camp shirts!

January 5, 2020: We host our annual cookieWOW! at Syracuse University’s Dome.

0: Happy Volunteer on Month! We LOVE our N volunteers!

December 2019: Our 2020 Summer Camp Guide hits mailboxes!

May 2020: We thank frontline workers across our council area.

August 2020: Laila, Lauren & Leah earn GSUSA’s National Medal of Honor for the lifesaving act that saved their mother.

December 2019: : Troop 30410 sings Christmas carols while collecting donations for Cans For Chow.

June 13, 2020: Our first-ever Great GSNYPENN Camp In Camp Out is a great success!

July 2020: Troop 10871 donates 32 boxes of cookies to Vera House.

Honk For Girl Scout Grads!

Due to COVID-19, our staff devised a creative way to celebrate Our CEO Julie Dale and staff members from across our service our graduating Girl Scout Ambassadors. Many held parades and area personally delivered a yard sign for each graduating Girl “drive-by” celebrations for the health and safety of all.

Scout while traveling in our stylish G.I.R.L. van!

As a graduating Girl Scout Ambassador, girls bridge to adult.

Bridging is an important transition in a Girl Scout’s life. It’s a defining moment to recognize her achievements and signals that she’s ready for new adventures and responsibilities at the next Girl Scout level. Bridging is an activity recognized as a transition through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, designed to emphasize continuity in our program.

December 2019: Troop 60195 marches in the Endicott Holiday Parade.

“We are tremendously proud of our graduating Girl Scouts.

Now is the time that they will embrace all that they’ve learned through Girl Scouting, honor how they are forever part of our Movement, and enter the world as leaders. These young women have courage, confidence, and character and will continue to make the world a better place.” - GSNYPENN CEO Julie Dale

July 2020: Troop 50118 donates cookies to hometown heroes.

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HONOR ROLL

Gold Award Girl Scouts: Class of 2020 The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable and the highest achievement for Seniors and Ambassadors. 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 project. 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.

Cassondra Blewett Binghamton, NY Take Action Project: Memory Stimulation Wall Hang Up

Keileen Brown Elmira, NY Take Action Project: Broadway Elementary School Courtyard Renovation

Trissety Denton Broadalbin, NY Take Action Project: Giving Mental Health a Face

Catherine Deskur Vestal, NY Take Action Project: Robotics: Road to STEM

Dorothy Donacik Vestal, NY Take Action Project: Promoting Creative Thinking at Vestal

LeahBeth Guerard Brasher Falls, NY Take Action Project: Tutoring for Teens and Tweens

Devon Guzy Cooperstown, NY Take Action Project: Fire Hydrant Clean Up

Austin Gleason-Hendrickson Elmira, NY Take Action Project: Project D.B.

Jennifer Jacoby Owego, NY Take Action Project: Saving the Black Tern

Jaclyn Jorolemon Farmington, NY Take Action Project: Raised Garden Beds for Healthy Snacking for Senior Citizens

Makenzie Kellogg Burdett, NY Take Action Project: Girls Power Up

Laura Krebs Freeville, NY Take Action Project: Second Chance Closet

Tyler Lindner Norwich, NY Take Action Project: God is on the Move

Megan Litzenberger Romulus, NY Take Action Project: Drama Prop Room

Rebecca Mantione Baldwinsville, NY Take Action Project: Water Bottle Holders

Hannah McCloskey Liverpool, NY Take Action Project: Red Cross Club

Rachel Pflueger Auburn, NY Take Action Project: Lean-To Restoration at Y-Owasco and Mental Wellness

Genevieve Egan Horseheads, NY Take Action Project: Tanglewood Nature Center Informational Sign and Virtual Community Celebration

GSNYPENN Gold Award Scholarships Kendra Potenziano Binghamton, NY Take Action Project: Empower Club

Samantha Scott Binghamton, NY Take Action Project: Girls Lacrosse Clinic

Sydney Prescott Farmington, NY Take Action Project: Environmental Expo

Elizabeth Serafin Oneonta, NY Take Action Project: Together We Grow, Fox Community Garden

Giavanna Reed Campbell, NY Take Action Project: Recycling in my School

Hannah Stack Dolgeville, NY Take Action Project: Exit Road Enhancement

Elizabeth Rice Binghamton, NY Take Action Project: Catherine’s Cupboard Co-op Garden Enhancement

Sabrina Westmiller Auburn, NY Take Action Project: Identify and Record Cemetery Headstones and Monuments

Three of the council’s “Class of 2020” Gold Award Girl Scouts were selected for special scholarships toward advancing their education at an institution of higher ed. The girls were chosen by the award committee because their projects demonstrated the highest levels of leadership, sustainability, measurability and national/global links.

Thanks to generous donors, the council presented a total of $12,000 in memory of three special Girl Scout sisters lost in 2019 who helped build girls of courage, confidence and character and who each made the world a better place.

The Marie Hepworth Scholarship ($5,000) was presented to Adeline Whitmore.

Adeline Whitmore Barton, NY Take Action Project: The Nichols Veterans Memorial Park

Allyson Wieser Williamson, NY Take Action Project: Designing and Installing a Sensory Integration Pathway for Williamson Elementary School

Sydney Woods Baldwinsville, NY Take Action Project: A Salute to Fallen Veterans: A Gold Award Project

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 ($4,000) was presented to Elizabeth Serafin.

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 ($3,000) was presented to Dorothy (Dora) Donacik.

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 125 recipients!

Alexandra Abraham Tobi Atherton Grace Bacher Olivia Barnhart Sofia Beck Ciara Beshures Leah Boerman Molly Briggs Abigail Brown

Arrissa Bunker Lillian Buwalda Orianna Carrasquel Carly Chapman Miranda Chiguma Alexis Chrisman Natalie Christensen Olivia Cofano Mary Coleman Erin Coopersmith Elizabeth Cordeiro Allyson Cramer Alyssa Crance Vanessa Cray Julia DeGroot Madison DelCostello Madison Deljoo Olivia Derouin Isabella Diana Juliana Dimarzo Kaitlyn Dostie Teaghen Driesbaugh Alexis Drozdowski Isabelle Dudek Elise Eng

Sophia Enzinna Lilliana Farrell Kara Fitch Elise Flavin Kaitlyn Fleming Robyn Fong Rachael Fonger Lillian Fowler Maggie Gardner Rebekah Garlach Molly Giblin Destiny Gist Elizabeth Graham Christine Grant Alia Graziadei Maria Griswold Katelyn Guerrette Angilee Haberer Rachel Hallinan Natalie Harvey Chloe Hendrick Sayje Hinkle Amalia Ireland Jada Johnson Sophia Jurenko

Norah Keeney Chloe Kessler Fallon Kibbe Adrienne Lehmann Amelia Lesley-Fox Shannon Loughlin Hailey Mahardy Madelynn Maldonado Angelina Masotti Trinity Mathias Madison Matthews Rachel Mattison Brooke McCargar Madison McCarthy Christina McCarthy Genevieve McGuire Griffin Megan Montgomery Vanessa Mousaw Mackenzie Mulcahey Maura Onyper Madalyn O’Shea Lilliah Otero Maria Padalino Eleanora Palmer Alexis Partridge

Sophia Payne Alison Pearson Jasmin Pelzer Mia Perfetti Gloria Peterson Jayden Phillips Alexis Phillips Phoenix Phillips Ella Price Kamden Raines Ziyahliyah Ramirez Beatrice Rastley Taylor Ratliff Catherine Rizzo Madison Robinette Olivia Rouse Adriyanna Rouse Haley Russell Katherine Saluti Sophie Scanlon Alanna Schiffer Molly Schoenfeldt Grace Schultz Devon Sedlack Molly Sinden

Riley Smith Carly-Ann Smith Emily Solowiej Moira Spiegel Stephanie Sprague Nicole Szalay Hannah Trimper Riley Tripp Kelly VanLiew Halli Wadsworth Lucille Walker Jaelynn Wiggins Abigail Wilburn Alyssia Wilder Lillian Williams Katherine Wojcik

Skylar Lally-Brown Sophia Lamphere Adelaide Mack Gracie Madison Lydia Marhenke Alexa Mattoon Allison May Karlee McClenon Bella McCord Aaliyah McDonald Natalia McKown Maya McLean Jillian Melly Kaylee Merritt Kiersten Middendorf Cadance Mikalunas Joanna Miller Samantha Miller Madison Miller Makiya Mitchell Kaitlyn Mocyk Bella Moelder Hayley Munoz Cortney Murrer Makenna Naples Dionna Newell Grace Nichols Madeline Nye Molly Oakes Madison O’Connor Ava O’Donnell Makayla Paige Addison Parks Cara Parks Seema Patel Mary Paul Alayna Pearson Reagan Perney Abigail Perrotta Grace Pierce Nora Piurowski Grace Piurowski Emma Place Ava Planter Marley Podhayski Haley Poorman Madeline Powers Mackenzie Price

Briannah Pringle Audrey Purtell Bailey Quinlivan Briana Randall Rayna Reed Alexus Reny Elizabeth Ricci Sara Ripley Bella Rizza Veronica Rodriguez-Rosa Carley Romer Alexa Rose Emma Rothfuss Amelia Roux Emily Roy Devyn Roy Brynne Russum Madisyn Ryan Faith Sass Tiffani Schaefer Hannah Scheuerman Riley (Daytona) Scott Heather Seidel Halo Seigle Lila Severson Alyssa Shafer Vanessa Shafer Eve Shaff Elicia Sharer Addison Shelley Lauren Slaymaker Mikayla Smolnik Bailee Snyder Olivia Sochia Adeline Spencer Haiden Stack Katelyn Stanitis Kaylee Stanton Jordan Stearns Samantha Stevens Brooke Stevens Brooklan Strange Kaiya Stupp Adelle Suyama McKenzie Sykora Evelyn Szeliga Angela Terry Peighton Torkelsen

Madelyn Tyler Juliana Valentino Josephine Valenzuela LilliAnn VanBenschoten Addison Vergamini Abree Verzella Tayler Vibbard Arielle Vonderweidt Ashley Watchorn Aubrey Watchorn Lauren Weaver Ava Weiskopff Isabelle Weiss Corinne Westmiller Chloie Whipple Peyton Wickes Brooke Widener Isabella Wilkins Gracie Williamson Aubry Winterringer Taylor Wood Aurora Woodworth Tia Zlotnick

Projects Include: • Puppet show • Recycling at school • Doggie disposal units • Trail renovation • Used sports equipment room and donations

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 246 recipients!

Abby Abrams Brynn Akins Gabriella Anderson Eve Andreasen Allie Andrews Sofia Angelone Lorelai Angevine Hailey Anguish Stephanie Arca-Steel Brynna Asher Iris Asiago-Reddy Molly Axton Katie Ayers Mya Baehr Quincy Bagley Jalin Bailey Claire Baliva Lily Barone Gabriella Bastian Eliana Becker Ryilee Benson Eliana Bentley Lilly Blackledge Alexandra Blaise Brianna Bouwens Karlee Braley Evva Branagan Lily Braun Bela Brewster Madelyn Brooks Vanessa Burgos

Riley Burke Hannah Cabisca Ava Cardinale Olivia Carey Mia Case Kaylie Case Delilah Chase Carolyn Cherwinski Inaya Chowdhury Destiny Chrisman Hayden Clapper Melanie Clark Angel Clark Dana Condon Alivia Conklin Amber Connolly April Conway Myia Conway Helena Cooksey Olivia Copperwheat Kaylee Corey Vanessa Cormier Jessie Councilman Aundraya Crimmins Jenna Davis Alexa Davis Lindsay Davis Vanessa Davis Cassidy Dekin Natalie Diaz Kathleen Diede Avery Dietrich Mara Dietrich Justyce Doyle Charlotte DuBois Vanessa Dudley Natalie Dumond Aurora Duque Sydney Durant Paige Dwyer Aurelia Eckel Ellie Eignor Dawn Ellis Alaina Fedin Annabelle Ferraraccio Sydney Fiaschetti Jillian Fishner Mora Fitzgerald

Claire Foran Abigail Ford Raegan Foster Makayla Fowler Amelia Froebel Loralynne Gadziala Ava Gale Mia Garofolo Amorelle Gavette Brooklyn Gilbert Lola Griffin Zayla Gunnip Carly Guy Shelby Haberbusch Emma Hall Emily Hamilton Emma Harrington Olivia Harrington Mackenzie Harvey McKenzie Healy Emilie Herne Aurora Higbee Colleen Hilderbrant June Hilton Addison Holden Esme Hougaboom Hope Hrycko Marley-Rayne Hunsinger Leah Ingles Edith James Rosalie Jandolenko Brooklyn Jennings Madeline Johnson Jaelynn Jones Nora Jordan Brenna Kaisa Ella Kelly Haylee Kilborne Elizabeth Kilmer Neela Kintzele Adrianna Kittell Cheyanne Kolbeck Riley Kozub Madeline Kruger Eleanor Kruser Katherine Kuhl Zooey Kulesza Allison Kyle

Your Donation Makes A Difference Your support 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 the annual support our council receives from corporations, foundations, individuals, community chests and the United Way. Thanks to gifts made from October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020, we supported girls in more than 2,000 ways!

1,965 girls and 71 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 152 troops with program supplies and assistance.

Along with membership and program supplies, your donations also give girls the chance to attend camp.

In a normal year, more than 150 camperships would be given. (*Due to COVID-19, all summer camps were canceled and therefore no camperships were awarded.)

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Learn more: gsnypenn.org/donate

Projects Included: • Cat enrichment boxes, beds and blankets • Take and trade bookshelves • Children’s Free Little Libraries • Flower gardens • Family Promise Toy Box and paintings

PG 10 | MAY 2021 | GSNYPENN IMPACT REPORT//2020

CLASSIFIED Donors & Grants Gold: $5,000 and up

Mary Ann Bender George Bergleitner Jr. Heidi Berrettini Susan Bird Kira Blake-Mcrae Maria Bocek Tania Brady Elizabeth Brando Jeri Brayen Randi Brickey Chelsea Bromely Buildings, Inc. Erica Burkdorf Barbara Buschor Kim Bush Mimi Bussan Lisa Caloia Andrea Carey Chris Casadonte Thomas M. Chadwick Stephanie Cheney Anita P. Chirco Rita Chirumbolo Ernstrom Marisa Chism Janet Christiansen Winter Clark Kathleen Cokely Jane E. Converse Ada E. Copp Silver: $2,500-$4,999 Lilah Crelley Anoplate Corporation Delores S. Cross Corning Incorporated Foundation Kate Crowley The D.E. French Foundation $100-$249 Christiana Dahlberg The Dewar Foundation Lenita Ackerman Bruce & Barbara Dailey Exelon Generation Aetna Foundation Reenie Dailey Karen Hegeman Afton Community Chest c/o Rinker Agency, Tasha Dalaba Howe & Rusling Inc. LLC Melissa DeVincentis IBM Employee Services Center Allstate Giving Campaign Carla Dias James Matthews Jaime Alvarez Roseann Diflorio The Stanley W. Metcalf Foundation, Inc. Melissa Arthur Marcia Edel Sterling Volunteers Judith H. Augustine Empire Metal Co Stewart’s Foundation Nicole Barnard Patricia Evans United Way of Central New York, Inc. Rajaram Bhat Exelon Corporation United Way of Schuyler County, Inc. Linda Biemer Katie Falank Verizon Foundation Volunteers Tiffany Blum Patricia Fanning WalMart Foundation Susan Bock Thomas & Connie Feehan Eva F. Briggs Valerie H. Finney Kevin & Brenda Brown Renee Fletcher Bronze: $1,000-$2,499 Joseph Browne Gail R. Flugel Sara Ayala Phyllis Fox Benevity Community Impact Fund - a fund Marcia S. Bulger C.T. Male Associates Engineering, Surveying, Tracy Frank of American Endowment Foundation Architecture & Landscape Sara Freer Binghamton Rotary Charities Fund Inc Camden Lions Club Inc Elizabeth Freese Binghamton University Foundation City Club of Ithaca Terri Freshwater Bradford County Distict Attorney Rachel Clarke Susan Garcia Broome Community College Warren D. Cole Elizabeth Garufi The Walter J. and Anna H. Burchan Deborah Cornish Kathryn L. Gunderman Charitable Trust Cortland Breakfast Rotary CAC Inc Kathleen Gurney Enchanted Forest/Water Safari Martin Curran Mary E. Haven Excellus Health Plan, Inc. Delaware National Bank of Delhi Tarki L. Heath Harlow G. Farmer Memorial Fund Janis H. Dieringer Jean Hecht Gouverneur Elks Lodge #2035 First Citizens Community Bank Nancy Hendrick Brad & Mary Grainger Sadequa Fore Erica Henrickson Hancock Estabrook, LLP Friends of Donna Lupardo Joseph & Donna Hipius Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP The Honorable Marianne Furfure Ann Hitchcock KeyBank National Foundation Samantha Furminger Gary & Janice Holcomb Levene Gouldin & Thompson Patricia Fyles Jennifer Hutson M&T Bank Raymond Gates Diana Jaramillo Carl McLaughlin Nancy Golomb Jennifer Jones NBT - Vestal David F. Gwynn Pamela Jones Oliver Benedict Charitable Trust Jennifer Hagen Kate Joy Pine Ridge Operating, LLC John D. Helfinstine Katie Kaczorowski Gordon & Judy Prosser IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign Sharon Kaelin Pyramid Brokerage Company Johnston Paper Co Anne Kalayjian Lawrence & Lana Rouff Mary Kaluza Lisa A. Kaminski Mike & Betty Sabo Claire Kepner Melissa Keery-Cruz Schwerzman & Wise Maryellen Kirwan Leann Keim Siemens Gas & Power Oil & Gas Elizabeth Kradjian Sharon K. Kelly Richard & Judith J. Sphon Thomas & Elizabeth Kubiak Alicia Kenaley Friends of Amahami L. M. Sessler Excavating & Wrecking, Inc Kristen Kent United Health Services Foundation JoAnn Lang Jillian Kerekes United Way of Greater Oswego County Thomas & Mary Lawrence Nancy A. King United Way of Sidney, Inc. Janet Lehtonen Debra Kinney United Way of Tompkins County Lioness Club of Central Square Rhonda Kitch Vestal Rotary Club Merrill & Lydia Lynn Lara Kline Visions Federal Credit Union Benjamin Lyons Sarah Knobel Michelle McCabe-Szczepanski Roberta A. Swaney Kohut $500-$999 JoAnne Morak Karen Korotzer Tiffany Alvarez Smith Grace Nassar Carol Kresge America’s Charities Network for Good Meaghan Kubisa Barnhart Trust Dianne O’Reilly Marie Labanoski Kevin & Christina Bennett Dolly Laclair BGM Foundation Binghamton Giant Offices Beth Ann Orlowski DO Mario Ortiz-Copenhaver Kim Lamar-Shelton BPO Elks No. 271 of Oswego Painted Post Lions Club Kyle Laude Broome Community College Foundation Michael Paltridge Richard C. Laude Kathy Burke Barry Martha Pfeifer Pierce Erin Lawrence Cabot Creamery Cooperative David & Marsha Pulhamus William Lawrence Nancy Calandra Katherine Ring Sarah Liddle Cayuga Restaurant Group LLC Sarah L. Rohrer Kimberly Lindhuber Janet Chilson Arnold Rubenstein Tammy Lockhart Charles R. Craig Colleen Saxby Janice Lombardi Julie Dale Ann Machlin Disney: Entertainment Industry Foundation Katherine F Shepard Helen Kittle & Susan Shove Nicole Manasse Dundee Area United Fund Eileen Shultis Sarah Manasse Grace auto body and paint Julie Marie Smith Patricia Marinelli HR One George & Rita Soufleris Susan E. Marteney Irene Ingalls Wendy Katrina Stewart Cindy Martin Kitto’s Carting Judith Stonger Julia Martin Klee Foundation Jaclyn Strazzulla Sarah Mastrangelo Laura Loomis James & Susan Swanson Daniel & Cynthia Mather Donald & Helene (Mitzi) Manning Diane B. Tennant Kristine McAlister Joseph & Emily Metz Jr. Jacqueline Thompson Samantha McCarthy Stuart Fox & Barbara Miller-Fox Martha Thompson Ann McDonald Marion E. Nicastro Three Arrows Corporation Annette McDonald ProNexus LLC Maureen A. Tomeny Raymond McDonald Dorothy Sarvay Mary Ann (Molly) Tracy Suzanne McLeod Security Mutual Barbara Traxel Marthe-Marie Meadows Emma Lou Sheikh Nancy Truscott Sheri L. Meier Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Twin Cities Lions Club, Inc. Jessica Messano Surveying, P.C. United Way of Greater Portland Keiko Messenger Jane Slack Andrea N. Vasquez-German Sarah Mistretta Tony & Mary Tripeny Rebecca Wellner Melanie Moon United Way of Northern New York, Inc. Deborah Whitehead Courtlyn Morse Ward Manufacturing Leon & Lucille Wiggin Angela Mosley Zonta Club of Auburn Maureen Wilson Betty Muka James & Barbara Yonai Erin Murphy $250 - $499 YourCause, LLC Liam Murphy Anonymous Friend of Girl Scouts Jessica Murray Ramona Auchinachie $0-$99 Laura Musselman Calandra Racing Concepts AmazonSmile Foundation Fred & Evelyn Neebe Greg Catlin American Legion Auxiliary 49 Miranda Nieto Debbie Christiano Megan Catherine Angerson Monica Norton Donna L. Clark Apple Acres Frieda Ann O’Hanlon Lucinda M. Collier Bagel Grove Mary O’Toole Community Bank NA Jo Anne Bakeman Carla Overton Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPA, PC James & Camie Baker Jeffrey & Sandra Palmer Judi Dixon Karen Banks-Linder Alice Palmieri Susan S. Duerr Marion Barbero Jane Park Dupli Envelope & Graphics Corp Gretchen K. Barfoot Lewis Pascar Joan Durant Jeff & Carol Barnes Debra Pasch EBP Electronic Business Products Eric & Karen Beckens Meredith Pell-Preus Elm Chevrolet Co., Inc. Edelika Becker Robert Perodeau Lissets Garcia Anonymous Friend of Girl Scouts Community Foundation for South Central New York FSC Securities Corporation Backlund Family Char Rem Tr G & C Food Distributors Inc Greek Peak Ski Resort JM McDonald Foundation Legacy Foundation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation The Observer Dispatch Operation Sunshine Pomeroy Foundation Rotary International District #7170 The A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation The P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Tioga United Way, Inc. Triad Foundation, Inc. United Way of Broome County, Inc. United Way of Cayuga County, Inc. United Way of Greater Rochester United Way of the Southern Tier WonderWorks Destiny

Greater Little Falls Community Chest Christina Verratti Hillside Rod & Gun Club Bruce & Elizabeth Hoogesteger Laura Knapp Judith Knowlton Carleen Lattin Erik & Ann Lichter Little York Plantation Katie Macintyre Karen A. Madison Ray Mulno NBT Financial Group Michael Neuner Reliant Community Federal Credit Union Aletha A. Rollins Rotary International - Oneonta Schwab Charitable Security Mutual Insurance Co. Joan Sprague The Wild Center Tioga Downs Racetrack, LLC Troy Vets Club Home Assoc. Inc. SGOC United Way of Northern Yates County The Honorable Karen M. Uplinger Upper Sasquehanna Pedalers & Paddlers Malcolm Williams Charles I. Woods & Gail Azeredo-Woods William J. Yackel Robert H. Zimmer Penelope J. Zonneville

Rick J. Peterson Tonilynn Petrillose Lynne Pierce Raymond & Carol Ptak Thomas Pullen Jodie Ralston Ravi Singh Memorial Charity Anne Reyen Ruth S. Riesbeck Beth Roberts Daniel & Linda Ruddy Cheryl Morgan Sacco Jack Salo Mary Scanlon Thomas Schulze Sara Scott Ann E. Scoville Gail Sergio Atty. Bertram C. Serling Erin Shannon Judith SHaw Melissa Shupp Jessica Sierzant Deborah Sikora Alicia Small Alice J. Smith ALlison Smith Angela Smith Emily Smith Leslie Smith Lori Smith Patti Smith Diana Sochor David & Pamela Sonnefeld Alecia Spayd Ellen Spencer Fred Spencer Stanley Law Offices Heidi Steckel Elizabeth Steinberg Colleen Stevens Dawn Stever Bryan Steves Karen Strife Carolyn Strobel Dorene Suits Frances T. Sullivan Loren Swaites Sandra Syrko-DiRubbo Eugene & Joan Tarolli Nancy Taylor Carrie Thurston Heather Tolomei Paula J. Trudell Paul and Carol Turner United Way for Cortland County, Inc. Carrie Vahue Ruth Vail Laura VanDerHeide Elwin & Priscilla VanValkenburg Carrie Verrocchio G. Elizabeth Walker Amy Walsh Christian Warnica Susan Waterschoot Nanci Werner-Burke Barbara Westbrook Scarlett Wade Wiers Karen Wightman Judi Wilson Colleen Winschel William & Connie Winters Candice Woodcock Judi Zeamer Dianne Zelaska Mary Zingerella

This donor roster recognizes contributions between October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Every effort has been made to list donors and their contributions

accurately. If you should have any corrections or questions, please contact the Executive Office at 315.698.9400 x2020.

Juliette Gordon Low National Society Through planned giving, you become part of the Juliette Gordon Low National Society.

Please let us know, so that we can honor you with this beautiful Juliette Gordon Low Society pin. If you haven’t made a planned gift yet, it’s easy. You can leave any amount or percent of your life insurance or estate to Girl Scouts.

A small bequest can make a huge difference in the future of our girls and young women!

Membership in the society ensures that members stay connected to GSNYPENN now and in the future.

GSUSA and Dianne Belk, Founding Chair of the Juliette Gordon Low National Society, raised a challenge back in 2018 for each Girl Scout council across the nation to acquire four planned gifts. In return, each council would receive a planned gift of $10,000 from Dianne Belk and Lawrence Calder. GSNYPENN accepted and met this challenge!

Members: Elizabeth Brando, Nancy Calandra, Angela Carpenter Gildner, Katie Crowley, Judi Dixon, Mary & Brad Grainger, Karen Hegeman, Carleen Lattin, Ellen MacMaster, Yolanda Peterson, Michael & Betty Sabo, Jane Spellman.

If you’re interested in joining our council’s society members, contact us to discuss your options. The process takes less than five minutes, but your gift helps girls develop leadership skills to last a lifetime! Reach out to our Development team at 1.855.213.8555 x2053.

OBITUARY

GSNYPENN IMPACT REPORT//2020 | MAY 2021 | PG 11

Remembering our Girl Scout alums who passed during the 2019-2020 member year. Forever green.

Oct. 2019 Anna C. Kamas 1931 – 2019 Elmira, New York Fannie “Fay” Borell 1925 – 2019 Liverpool, New York Cheryl A. Stone 1954 – 2019 Phelps, New York Virginia B. Jakszewski 1921 – 2019 Little Falls, New York LaMona M. Madden 1959 – 2019 Whitney Point, New York Elizabeth Schumacher Teller 1932 – 2019 Callicoon, New York Faith M. Perkins 1959 – 2019 Bolivar, New York Jean G. Ferguson 1944 – 2019 Arizona Formerly of Auburn, New York Eleanor M. DeSarro 1931 – 2019 Oxford, New York Formerly of Seneca Falls, New York Janet B. Lyons 1954 – 2019 Campbell, New York Liberty A. Scalzo 1929 – 2019 Liverpool, New York Mary Anne Pagano 1947 – 2019 Syracuse, New York Rose Bain 1930 – 2019 Lysander, New York John “Jack” Butler Jr. 1942 – 2019 Skaneateles, New York Sharon Sheedy 1938 – 2019 Syracuse, New York Barbara Jane (Miller) Haar 1931 – 2019 Catlin, New York Barbara Knopp 1935 – 2019 Fulton, New York Donna Jean Wydner 1938 – 2019 Avoca, New York Carol Brannaka 1959 – 2019 Beaver Dams, New York Rev. Canon Rudolph J. VanDer Hiel 1940 – 2019 Mansfield, Pennsylvania Marjorie R. Anderson 1930 – 2019 Wellsville, New York Nov. 2019 Eleanor Olivia (Webb) McIntyre 1922 – 2019 Seneca Falls, New York Barbara “Bobbie” Wadsworth 1919 – 2019 Piscataway, New Jersey Formerly of Syracuse, New York

June Dorschug 1919 – 2019 Syracuse, New York Rosalie Oko 1928 – 2019 Eden Prairie, Minnesota Formerly of Syracuse, New York Louise Cox Gardner 1934 – 2019 Durhamville, New York Henrietta Schutt 1927 – 2019 Jordan, New York Natalie Faith Pierce Kent Kemper 1924 – 2019 Woolwich, Maine Formerly of Ithaca, New York Eleanor “Ellie” May 1929 – 2019 Ithaca, New York Dec. 2019 Norene V. Rinaldo 1930 – 2019 Oneida, New York Barbara Irene (Tilburg) Gribble 1926 – 2019 Camillus, New York Janet “Penny” Jones Allyn 1938 – 2019 Skaneateles, New York Merilyn J. Krackhardt 1932 – 2019 Syracuse, New York Colleen “M.” O’Hara 1939 – 2019 Liverpool, New York Jean VanAntwerp 1927 – 2019 Kirkville, New York Elizabeth “Beth” Anne Brunelle 1973 – 2019 Ithaca, New York Mary Ann Daniszewski 1933 – 2019 Camillus, New York Charlotte J. Allen 1925 – 2019 Elmira, New York

Formerly of Pulaski, New York Eunice Shepard Barnes 1923 – 2020 Lyons, New York Ethelea “Lou” S. Mastor 1927 – 2020 Fredonia, New York Formerly of Painted Post, New York Gerald Favro 1929 – 2020 Cazenovia, New York Jane Webster 1934 – 2020 Syracuse, New York Feb. 2020 Karyle A. Burdick 1941 – 2020 Binghamton, New York JoAnn Peyton Inman 1931 – 2020 Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Formerly of Troy, Pennsylvania Shirley Anne Abeline 1932 – 2020 Clinton, New York Helen “Judy” Judith Fagan 1945 – 2020 Corning, New York Lois V. Newman Hall 1931 – 2020 Ithaca, New York Barbara June Crane 1925 – 2020 Clinton, New York Betsy Volles Fairbank 1928 – 2020 Fayetteville, New York Anne O’Donnell Clark 1924 – 2020 Jamesville, New York Lois Leta VerWys 1936 – 2020 Vestal, New York Mary Ellen Carl 1938 – 2020 Horseheads, New York Barbara (Cabouch) DeTraglia 1932 – 2020 South Trenton, New York

Jan. 2020 Dorothy Cornell 1927 – 2019 Bath, New York

Sandra K. Warner 1936 – 2020 Port Dickinson, New York

Lucille A. Poole 1938 -2019 North Rose, New York

Sally A. Wilson 1937 – 2020 Marcellus, New York

Norma E. “Betty” Williams 1928 – 2019 Vestal, New York

Charles H. Fiesinger 1952 – 2020 North Syracuse, New York

Robert George Mori 1939 – 2020 Hammondsport, New York

Mar. 2020 Jacquelin Manier 1925 – 2020 Syracuse, New York

Nancy Sperl Decker 1931 – 2020 Endwell, New York Francess “Fanny” Gorney Wright 1943 – 2020 Richfield Springs, New York Rosemary Elizabeth (Stachowiak) Reimer 1946 – 2020 Dolgeville, New York Faye A. Kirsch 1935 – 2020 North Syracuse, New York

Agnes Tedd 1920 – 2019 Bridgeport, New York

Frances A. (Gargano) Vendetti 1925 – 2020 Utica, New York

Mary Margaret Kane 1919 – 2019 Addison, New York

Marjorie Lotz Backlund 1929 – 2020 Seneca Falls, New York

Estella Harvey 1929 – 2019 Cleveland, New York

Betty G. Lundgren 1922 – 2020 DeWitt, New York

Ruth Katz Preiser 1924 – 2020 Middletown, New York Janet Angerson 1930 -2020 Liverpool, New York M. Minnette Frank 1964 – 2020 Skaneateles, New York Carole Schmitt 1940 – 2020 New Windsor, New York Gertrude D. Fatcheric 1932 – 2020 Syracuse, New York

Jill Korrigan 1965 – 2020 Camillus, New York

Evelyn B. Valastro 1930 -2020 Monroe, New York

Anna Marie Kidd 1925 – 2020 Geneva, New York

Mary A. (Kolynych) Zebrowski 1926 -2020 Liverpool, New York

Vera Lucile Battisti 1928 – 2020 Tucson, Arizona Formerly of Altoona, Pennsylvania Paula Windows 1956 – 2020 Addison, New York Dorothy B. McAvey 1931 – 2020 Monroe, New York

Barbara Anne Bacon Moore 1935 – 2020 Elk Mills, Maryland Formerly of Elmira, New York Lillian Keeler 1923 – 2020 Camillus, New York Alivia “Livi” Paige Moylan 2007 – 2020 Whitesboro, New York

Dorothy Mary (Kallfelz) Burke 1928 – 2020 Syracuse, New York Amy B. Lazier 1968 – 2020 Port Jervis, New York Leslie J. Henrickson 1942 – 2020 Ithaca, New York Roseland Molloy 1920 -2020 Syracuse, New York Grace C. Morton 1925 -2020 Utica, New York Norma Hayes 1919 – 2020 Syracuse, New York

Agnes V. (Pitoniak) Komrowski 1922 – 2020 West Monroe, New York

Margaret “Peg” H. Soper 1941 – 2020 Waverly, New York

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Munyan 1954 – 2020 Binghamton, New York

Myrtly Fagner 1923 – 2020 Newark, New York

Sept. 2020 Mary Gilman (Tufts) Langdon 1912 – 2020 Syracuse, New York

Patricia Cob Tarnow 1928 – 2020 Seneca Falls, New York

Karen Marie Barkey 1942 – 2020 Boonville, New York

Elizabeth “Betty” Otis 1931 – 2020 Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Apr. 2020 Joyce E. Mulvey 1939 – 2020 Allandale, New Jersey Formerly of Oxford, New York

Jun. 2020 Sophie Charles 1924 – 2020 Solvay, New York

Lila Levy Dino 1934 – 2020 Bluffton, South Carolina Formerly of Port Jervis, New York

Elma M. (Pudge) Bellard Schott 1935 – 2020 Mexico, New York Helen Grabosky Milin 1938 – 2020 Cazenovia, New York Pauline “Polly” Porter 1918 – 2020 Benton Center, New York Shirley A. Laurin 1920 – 2020 Oneida, New York Gloria “Joy” Arthur 1928 – 2020 New Windsor, New York Edith Paula Leeser 1923 – 2020 Pine Bush, New York Janet Buckley 1929 – 2020 Ithaca, New York Elizabeth “Elsa” Markert Williams 1932 – 2020 Syracuse, New York Barbara Ann Larrabee Johnson 1922 – 2020 Binghamton, New York

Hilda Clara Dunn 1927 – 2020 Middletown, New York Jul. 2020 JoAnn Elizabeth Kennedy “Jojo” Curry 1960 – 2020 Salisbury Mills, New York

Mary Fleming Weber 1933 – 2020 Brockport/Belmont, New York

Donna Marie Albertson 1934 – 2020 Annapolis, Maryland Formerly of Elmira and Ithaca, New York

Magdalena Anna Barbara Lowe 1920 -2020 Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Formerly of Vestal, New York

Constance Price Payne 1929 – 2020 Walworth, New York

Ruth L. Hastings 1937 – 2020 Vernon Center, New York

Sybil Ewald Edson 1916 – 2020 Horseheads, New York

Barbara Johnson Foote 1921 -2020 Ithaca, New York

Ellen Marie O’Brien Hyland 1934 – 2020 Elmira, New York

Rachel V. (Scrafford) Bell 1930 -2020 Johnson City, New York

Teresa Schiro 1922 – 2020 Baldwinsville, New York

Susan D. (Heburn) Niedzielski 1954 – 2020 Holland Patent, New York

Betty (Winchell) Waters 1926 – 2020 Camillus, New York Formerly of Warners, New York Mona Jessamine Rynearson 1927 – 2020 Mud Mills, New York

Olga M. (DiGianfrancesco) Ptak 1931 – 2020 Solvay, New York

Helen I. (Sweatland) Farrell 1933 – 2020 Syracuse, New York

K. Kelly Martin 1951 – 2020 Rome, New York

Betty Louise Havens 1925 -2020 Wellsville, New York

Genevieve T. Perry 1920 – 2020 Vestal, New York

Elinor Anne (Bliss) Wormer 1927 -2020 Canandaigua, New York Formerly of Portville and Wellsville, New York

May 2020 Joanne Marie Whitmore 1939 – 2020 Conklin, New York Sandra Jean Roberts 1937 -2020 Endicott, New York

Beverly Peet 1929 – 2020 Sherrill, New York

Donna Albertson Cole 1934 – 2020 Annapolis, Maryland Formerly of Elmira & Ithaca, New York

Sandra Rosinsky 1933 – 2020 Liverpool, New York

Barbara Marie Brenchley 1929 – 2020 Windsor, New York

Barbara Harrison 1934 – 2020 Liverpool, New York

Rita Higgins Wolf 1929 – 2020 Sayre, Pennsylvania Aug. 2020 Marianne K. Margrave 1945 – 2020 Cortland, New York

Betty Spoar 1930 -2020 Clay, New York Anthnet Moore 1931 – 2020 Dewitt, New York Margaret Evans 1928 – 2020 Tully, New York Eleanor Lloyd Dawes 1920 -2020 Waterville, New York Edith Rypkema 1922 – 2020 Owego, New York Anna F. Sylvester 1922 – 2020 Newburgh, New York Peter Lewis “Horse” Wilson 1958 – 2020 Corning, New York Jean Marie Westbrook Eppinger 1935 – 2020 Monroe, New York

Beth H. Jolles “Mama Beth” 1945 – 2020 Ithaca, New York

Maryella Annal 2009 - 2020 Baldwinsville, New York

Virginia “Ginny” Bell 1934 – 2020 Canandaigua, New York

Elizabeth Annal 2010 - 2020 Baldwinsville, New York

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GIRL SCOUTS GIVE BACK

From educating communities about food production and selling Treasury Bonds during WWI and the Spanish flu pandemic to planting victory gardens and training in first aid during WWII, Girl Scouts have always stepped up in times of need. The COVID-19 crisis is no different. All across our council, country

and world, Girl Scouts have leapt to the aid of others by engaging in wonderful acts of service and kindness.

Today, tomorrow, together. We’ll get through this.

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Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.