2025 Annual Report

Soaring Through Service 2025 Annual Report

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Our Mission Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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

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

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice Policy The Girl Scout Movement was founded to help all girls reach their full potential and to create a safe place for girls to foster their individual growth, character, self-sufficiency, and leadership. Girl Scouts–Arizona CactusPine Council (GSACPC) values these founding principles and is committed to upholding them. GSACPC will not deny membership into the organization because of race, color, ethnicity, religious or spiritual beliefs, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, documentation status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. GSACPC stands in alignment with Girl Scouts of the USA as an anti-racist organization, and we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice as they are fundamental to achieving our mission.

We believe every girl should have an opportunity to thrive, and every individual should have an opportunity to contribute. Our organization strives to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued, systemic barriers are dismantled, and racial equity is actively pursued. We reject all forms of discrimination, bias, and unfair treatment, particularly those rooted in systemic racism. Through education, awareness, advocacy, and accountable actions, we work towards creating a just and equitable society where girls of courage, confidence, and character can make the world a better place.

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Letter From the Co-CEOs and Board Chair

Soaring Through Service Dear Friends, With gratitude and pride, we present Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council's (GSACPC) Annual Report: Soaring Through Service. As leaders of this incredible organization, we celebrate the thousands of Girl Scouts whose journeys led them to experience, learn and achieve amazing things alongside trusted adults. Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience empowers girls to lead themselves, inspire their Girl Scout sisters, and serve their communities resulting in lasting impact. By soaring through service, Girl Scouts and GSACPC volunteers continue to make the world a better place as Founder Juliette Gordon Low envisioned 114 years ago.

As members of our Girl Scout Movement, your leadership, mentorship, donations, and countless hours of support, helped create opportunities for girls to grow in confidence and discover their strengths over the last 12 months. Throughout this report, you will find stories that illustrate the power of your support when it is placed in the capable hands of girls as early as kindergarten through 12th grade.

Join us in revisiting and reflecting on such inspiring moments—new achievements, strong partnerships, and programs that truly empowered girls to soar from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

Thank you for showing up for Girl Scouts across central and northern Arizona.

Yours In Girl Scouting,

Mary Mitchell and Christina Spicer

Susan Trujillo

GSACPC Co-CEOs

GSACPC Board Chair

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20,868 Total Members

Total Adults

Total Girls

6,373

12,292

5%

25%

26%

21%

17% Cadette

Senior

Ambassador

Grades K-1

Grades 2-3

Grades 4-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-10

Grades 11-12

Daisy

Brownie

County of Residence Maricopa - 83% Yavapai - 4%

1% Clark

Pinal - 5%

Gila

Mohave - 3%

La Paz

Navajo - 2%

McKinley

Coconino - 2%

San Juan

Junior

6%

Program Total number of programs: 246 Percentage of Program Pillars represented in program:

9%

STEM

22%

Life Skills

57%

Entreprenuership

8%

Outdoors 3,204 total girls served

Race/Ethnicity 56% White 15% Hispanic 3% Multiple 4% Black/African American 3% American Indian 2% Asian American 4% Other 18% Chose not to share

Financial Assistance $224,111 to girls $48,028 to adults

Religious Awards My Promise My Faith God & Me Jesus and Me God and Me Spirit Alive I Live My Faith

Travel

51 1 1 1 3 7

Destinations, domestic and international Number of girls participating:

Domestic International Destinations

54 total girls served

Total Girl Awardees: 64

High Awards Gold Awardees Silver Awardees Bronze Awardees

31 142 292

Other Awards

Cookies $2,720,161 pkgs sold 7,279 girls participating 374 average pkgs sold 43,315 donated pkgs

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Summer Camp

1,010

Total girls attending resident and day camp

Life Saving Award Presidential Volunteer Award (adults)

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The Girl Scout Growth Chart Through Girl Scouts, a girl will grow in ways that change everything about how she holds herself, the way she expresses herself, and how big she dreams. This kind of growth is the most important outcome of her Girl Scout experience and will help her harness her potential and live her best life. Our program comprises meaningful experiences that have been proven to teach girls about themselves and their potential in their schools, communities, and society at large. When a girl takes part in Girl Scouting, she’s following in the footsteps of numerous female world leaders, astronauts, inventors, entrepreneurs, and artists. There’s no limit to where Girl Scouts can take her!

Five areas of growth: Strong sense of self: A girl will find confidence in herself and all that she’s capable of as she tries new things, faces her fears, and learns from her mistakes— forming a healthy identity in the process. This will help her stand up for herself, avoid peer pressure, and stay authentic as she pursues her dreams—whatever they may be.

Positive values: A girl will learn to act ethically, lead with honesty, be responsible, and show concern for others with every step she takes. These solid values will help her do the right thing even in the face of peer pressure from her school friends today or from her colleagues in the future.

Challenge seeking: In the Girl Scouts’ all-girl environment, a girl will feel free to take appropriate risks, opening new opportunities and new experiences in her world. She’ll also learn that failure is never a reason to give up but an opportunity to try something different.

Healthy relationships: A girl will practice communicating her feelings directly and resolving conflicts constructively—the kind of relationship-building skills that will help her successfully navigate school years, form treasured friendships, and understand how to navigate conflict with respect. These skills will also help her ace job interviews, manage teams, and lead with positivity and empathy as she grows older.

Community problem solving: A girl will identify problems in her school and neighborhood and create plans to solve them. And she’ll always know her contributions are meaningful and filled with purpose. This will set her on the path to being an involved member of her community—who speaks up for change and brings innovative solutions.

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The Girl Scout Alum Difference To understand the long-term benefits of Girl Scouting and earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) conducted a national study with 1,000 Girl Scout alums, 800 women who were never Girl Scouts, and 922 Gold Award Girl Scout alums.

This research shows that participating in Girl Scouts is a powerful factor for developing courage, confidence, and character, which in turn build a foundation for success in education and careers, enable a lifetime of leadership, and provide high levels of life satisfaction. Alums assert that Girl Scouts set them on a path for achievement, connected them to something bigger than themselves, and helped them develop their passions and interests.

This study indicates that more than 1 in every 3 adult women in the United States were Girl Scouts at some point in their lives. The Girl Scout alum community is over 50 million strong.

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The Girl Scout Difference Girl Scout alums are: • More ambitious • Less afraid to take risks • More confident in their abilities and • More likely to stand up for their beliefs and values

The Alum Impact Girl Scout alums are more likely than other women to: • Exhibit courage, confidence, and character • Attain higher levels of education and management positions at work • Volunteer and contribute to causes they support • Be civically engaged and involved • Exhibit leadership attributes and hold more leadership roles • Be satisfied with life—personally, professionally, and financially

The Gold Award Advantage Both Girl Scout alums and other women perceive the Gold Award as a prestigious and influential recognition. Gold Award alums report that the Gold Award process helped them develop essential 21st-century employment skills, giving them a boost in their academic and professional lives. They also affirm that the Gold Award helped them get into college or graduate programs, earn scholarships, and secure jobs.

This study confirms what Girl Scouts have known all along: Girl Scouting builds girls and women of courage, confidence, and character who lead in their lives, at work, and in their communities.

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High Awards High Awards provide Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors with the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills while creating a lasting positive impact in their communities.

Bronze Awards Working as a team, fourth- and fifth-grade Girl Scouts earn the Bronze Award—the highest award for Girl Scout Juniors—by exploring and addressing a community issue that’s important to them. They’re leaders in the making!

Silver Awards Working as a team or individually, sixth- through eighthgrade Girl Scouts earn the Silver Award—the highest award for Girl Scout Cadettes—by identifying the root of a community issue they care about and then rolling up their sleeves and getting to work!

Gold Awards Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. To earn the Gold Award, high school Girl Scouts research the root cause of a community issue they’re passionate about and lead a team to tackle it by planning and implementing a project that has tangible and lasting impact on their communities and beyond.

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31 Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honor in Girl Scouting In 2025, 31 girls from Arizona Cactus-Pine Council earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award class developed service projects that targeted an array of relevant issues. Last year, awardees led projects to tackle mental health stigmas, honor veterans, advocate for the environment, promote animal welfare, advance STEM education, and more.

Congratulations to: Aarohi Ghorpade Anna Moraca Arabella Bergen Arionna Smith Ava Sharett Bayli Haynes Breanna Barnes Brooke Gooding Catherine Young Claire Ellish Corinne Koelsch

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Diana Jackson Ella Killebrew Emily Morrow Grazia Caramucci Haley Helman Katya Sasha Rubin Kelly Mitchell Klarissa Stiff Lily Sheehan Madeline Wilson Madilyn Messenger

Michaela Paltzik M’tima Hamilton Naeha Ravikumar Rayne Thompson Samantha Shockness Sarah Bendok Sarah Witte Sophia Crisalli Tatiyana Mack

Council Highlights

2025 Girl Scout Summer Camp

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irl Scout Summer Camp is a place to make new friends, try new things, and challenge yourself. Our unique girl-led programming helps girls develop a positive self-image, as well as leadership and social skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives. Camp helps girls build courage, confidence, and character by connecting with others and their natural environment.

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Travel Opportunities

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hrough global travel, Girl Scouts connect with the wider world, explore international issues, and grow as global citizens and leaders. These opportunities inspire curiosity about other cultures, encourage service beyond borders, and develop skills that empower girls to make a difference both locally and globally.

During the summer of 2025, GSACPC Girl Scouts traveled to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia (May 30-June 15) as well as Germany, Italy, Switzerland & France (July 6-18, 2025).

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Navajo Nation STEM Camp Empowers Girl Scouts Through Culture and Science confidence, and leadership. She was also pinned as an official Girl Scout during the opening ceremony, standing alongside 11 brand-new members.

Girls also heard from Navajo women in STEM fields, including engineers, geologists, and a children’s authors whose stories inspired them.

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his past summer, dozens of Girl Scouts attended the Navajo Nation STEM Camp, continuing a GSACPC outdoor tradition that empowers Indigenous girls through culturally grounded STEM experiences. “Hosting the Navajo Nation Girl Scouts STEM Camp each year is more than an annual event, it’s a commitment to empowering Indigenous girls through hands-on, culturally relevant learning experiences,” said Trudy Pekala, Director of Community Engagement, Tribal Affairs.

“This camp weaves together science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that reflect and respect Diné culture, helping girls envision themselves as future innovators, leaders, and changemakers.”

Girls from across the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands came together for three packed days of learning, connection, and celebration at Piñon High School. They built and launched rockets, explored ancient traditions like yucca soapmaking, constructed birdhouses and tables, and experimented with light and engineering.

The camp also featured visits from powerful Indigenous women role models. Miss Navajo Nation 2024–2025, Ranisha Begay, gave an unforgettable address on culture,

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“By returning to this event each year, we ensure that every new generation of Girl Scouts on the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands has the opportunity to explore their potential, build confidence, and create meaningful connections within their community and beyond,” Pekala added.

The camp also introduced girls to pathways to earn the prestigious Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards—the highest honor in Girl Scouting.

Navajo Nation STEM Camp is made possible

by Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC), APS Foundation, through a deep partnership between local communities, educators, volunteers, and the GSACPC Tribal Affairs team.

Leading and Inspiring our Girl Scouts

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roop leaders are essential members and pioneers of the Girl Scout Movement.

Dedicating their time and sharing their talents not only within their troop, but to the greater Girl Scout community, they contribute greatly to the leadership and development of girls and young women. Wherever a Girl Scout troop may be, one thing remains true: behind every troop is a leader (or team of leaders) committed to helping girls grow into confident, capable leaders themselves. Whether they’re returning as former Girl Scouts or stepping into the role for the first time to support a daughter, relative, or their local community, troop leaders find the experience deeply meaningful and fulfilling.

"Don’t compare yourself to other troops or leaders. Lead your girls in a way that is comfortable to you. Listen to your girls and their interests and do your best to align your activities, badges, etc with what they want to do. If it isn’t something you are comfortable with teaching, there are plenty of resources available to still make it happen.”

– Dawna Erickson, Copper Ridge “Go above and beyond when you can, because for some girls, the opportunities they have in Girl Scouts may be the only time they experience certain activities, adventures, or life lessons.

What you expose them to now could leave a lasting impact, and even if they don’t realize it in the moment, they’ll carry that appreciation with them later in life.”

– DeeAngelique Gathrite, Wild Horse

“You get out of it, what you put into it. I spend a lot of time and energy into being a Girl Scout leader. I absolutely love it, and wouldn’t change it. The excitement and enthusiasm I see during meetings and activities make all the work worthwhile.”

– Jennifer Haberlin, Palo Verde

“Being a troop leader offers you such a unique window into your daughter’s life - I’m so grateful to have been able to have this opportunity. The shared experience helped us through some of the narrows of adolescence. I’m grateful for the great community of women that I’ve met as a Girl Scout volunteer. Our troop experience improved exponentially as I joined the Service Unit Team where I learned so much from other leaders.”

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GSACPC's 88th Annual Meeting

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n April 26, nearly 400 Girl Scouts, delegates, volunteers, and staff gathered in Phoenix and online for GSACPC’s 88th Annual Meeting: Plant the Seed. Watch Us Bloom. The meeting featured business and girl-led sessions, providing an exciting opportunity to engage in the democratic process and celebrate the council’s achievements from the 20232024 Girl Scout Membership year.

The 2025 Annual Meeting opened with high energy from Girl Scouts on the Girl Voice Committee and in the Media Ambassador program, who enthusiastically shared council highlights. Girl Scouts from the Desert Sunset Service Unit presented the colors and recited the Pledge of Allegiance, along with the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Meanwhile, Girl Advisory Board members delivered essential action items during the business session.

During the girl-led session, Seniors and Ambassadors led an engaging conversation titled “From Seed to Bloom.” They shared their Girl Scout journeys and provided valuable insights and suggestions on how GSACPC can continue to bloom.

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Meet the 2025 Girl Advisory Board

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irl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council has a dedicated Board of Directors comprised of business and community leaders ready to help steer the organization in a direction most beneficial to the well-being of all girls in our jurisdiction. Girl Advisory Board members (ages 14 to 18) hold non-voting positions, which allow them to bring their voices and experiences to board deliberations and decisions. Every Girl Advisory Board member must go through an application process and be elected to their one-year term during the Annual Meeting.

In April 2025, Girl Scouts were elected by council delegates to these leadership positions.

We connected with each Girl Scout asking them what they hope to accomplish during their term, this is what they shared.

Violet | Girl Scout Senior, Troop 2595 “I am motivated, an insightful thinker and a positive leader. I want to advocate for the better of all Girl Scouts in Arizona and this was the perfect opportunity.” Violet is currently working towards her Gold Award and has completed her CIT1 certification at Girl Scout Summer Camp.

Anjini | Girl Scout Senior, Troop 2256 “To me leadership means to be able to propel synergies, motivate the people, and be attentive listeners. It is enriching to see the Board practice these qualities.” Anjini has a passion for STEM. She is involved in her school’s robotics club and is actively involved in the Science Olympiad.

Kennadi | Girl Scout Senior, Troop 1658 “The opportunity to represent my Girl Scouts Sisters in this way and have my voice heard is really exciting.” A Girl Scout of 11 years, Kennadi is a Media Mentor as a part of council’s Media Ambassador Program and is also the currently reining Ms. Chandler Teen.

Kiana | Girl Scout Ambassador, Troop 419 “I want to be able to make change within the council and have my ideas heard and be able to speak for others that want change made.” Kiana has consistently been one of council’s top cookie sellers and has represented the Girl Scout Mission through various media and public speaking opportunities as a Media Mentor.

Anisha | Girl Scout Senior, Troop 4202 “I want to empower girls to take the lead and become the best versions of themselves. My passion is supporting girls to unlock their full potential.”

Anisha has a love for community service and uplifting others. She is a member of the International Thespian Society and is a violinist with the North Valley Symphony Strings Orchestra.

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Estella Vaca

Payton McMillin

Girl Scouts Honored for Lifesaving Actions

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irl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) recently awarded two Girl Scouts from Arizona Cactus-Pine with the prestigious Medal of Honor for their extraordinary bravery in saving the lives of family members. Cadette Payton McMillin and Senior Estella Vaca both exemplified the courage, confidence, and character our organization embodies through their quick actions.

The National GSUSA Lifesaving Award has a rich history, first established in 1913 to recognize acts of exceptional bravery. These awards celebrate those Girl Scouts who take decisive action in emergencies, often displaying leadership in critical situations.

The Medal of Honor is given exclusively to those who save or attempt to save a life without risking their own. This recognition is not just about the action itself; it honors the initiative and leadership shown in rescuing others.

Payton’s story is a testament to quick thinking and calmness in crises. One evening, while her mother, Ashley, was enjoying a meal of French fries, she suddenly began to choke. Unable to speak or swallow, she desperately signaled Payton from another room for assistance. Acting swiftly, Payton rushed to her mother and began performing abdominal thrusts. Her decisive actions dislodged the food, enabling her mother to breathe again. Payton’s alertness and confidence were crucial in this high-pressure scenario, leading to her national recognition.

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“It is such an honor to receive an award and be recognized for something I just knew I had to do in the moment and it’s so special that I learned what to do because of Girl Scouts,” Payton said.

Estella’s story is equally powerful. One day, she noticed her little brother exhibiting alarming symptoms—he was unresponsive, shaking, and foaming at the mouth, all while displaying a rapid heart rate. Recognizing the severity of the situation, Estella quickly assessed the danger and placed him in the “rescue position” to help him breathe better and prevent choking. Remaining calm under pressure, she woke their mother, all while keeping her brother safe in the back seat as they rushed to the emergency room.

“This Medal of Honor makes me feel courageous, brave, and able to face medical situations with courage,” said Estella. “Let this medal be a beacon of light that leads me to great leadership.”

Both girls were recognized not only for their heroism but also for embodying the Girl Scout Promise and Law. They are shining examples of how Girl Scouts are trained to take action in critical situations, positively impacting their communities and families.

In the words of Juliette Gordon Low, “Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best.” Payton and Estella’s actions reflect this spirit. Their extraordinary courage has made their families, communities, and the entire Girl Scout organization incredibly proud.

What a Sugar Rush! The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program

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or six weeks across central and northern Arizona, over 7,200 Girl Scouts sharpened their entrepreneurial skills during the Girl Scout Cookie Program. From learning how to set realistic goals, manage funds, market products and communicate with customers, girls were able to simulate a small business and grow as professionals.

Collectively, girls sold 2,720,161 packages of cookies with Thin Mints being the most popular flavor. Their creativity shined with each decorated cookie booth and their leadership took center stage as they collaborated to reach their goals. Great job, Girl Scouts!

GSACPC would like to acknowledge the volunteers and parents who dedicated their time to supporting the Girl Scouts in their lives throughout this cookie season. Your belief and investment in Girl Scouting is instrumental in our mission of uplifting girls.

Thank You to our Council Booth Partners We would like to share our gratitude with our council booth partners who hosted Girl Scouts at various locations across our jurisdiction!

We also acknowledge the organizations and small businesses who welcomed Girl Scouts to host self-scheduled booths.

Ahipoki Bashas’ AJ’s Fine Foods Food City Eddie’s Country Store Yams Property Macerich Malls Cartel Roasting Co. Chicken and Pickle Fry’s Food and Drug Jerimiah’s Ice JRP Tax Massage Envy Mathnasium Pretty Please Boutique Redpoint Tempe Safeway Albertson’s Sam’s Club Sonic The Yard Milkshake Tractor Supply Valley Coffee Company Walmart Wendy’s Zzeeks Pizza

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Celebrating Community at the Bring Home the Cookies 5K

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he start of spring brings warmer temperatures, a longing to be outdoors, and of course, the Bring Home the Cookies 5K! The sweetest run returned to Westgate Entertainment District on March 1 for its fourth annual installment – bringing together families, friends and Girl Scout supporters. Runners of all experience levels enjoyed the three-mile course and were met at the finish line with cheers from local mascots, a medal and Girl Scout Cookies!

With over 1,200 people in attendance, the 5K truly was a celebration of entrepreneurship. The Runners Village hosted booths highlighting local businesses including a couple of Girl Scouts.

To follow the run, local celebrities and youth participated in the Girl Scout Cookie eating contest where they battled for the championship through rounds of Thin Mints and Tagalongs. After a close competition, the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Eating Contest Champion was named – Girl Scout Kennadi from Troop 1658!

Proceeds from the Bring Home the Cookies 5K benefited both GSACPC and State Forty Eight Foundation to provide further programming and opportunities to local entrepreneurs, including our Girl Scouts.

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Thank you to our premium sponsors for helping us make this event a reality!

Your investment in girls and our community as a whole is greatly appreciated.

Cardinals Charities Massage Envy Rafi Law Group Wunderkind Scottsdale Yam Properties Wendy’s Amazon Air Sports Fund of Arizona Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Lund Mortgage Bashas’ Blue Cross Blue Shield Shamrock Foods

Empowering Girl Scout Entrepreneurs with OneAZ Credit Union

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n essential part of effective leadership is being open to new learning opportunities and for Cookie Bosses, connecting with established community leaders was the perfect way to fine tune their business skills.

This year our council hosted Empowering Girl Scout Entrepreneurs, an event in partnership with OneAZ Credit Union that uplifted Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors as they launched their cookie businesses this season.

Sisters and mentors that provided feedback in real time. Additionally, a group of Girl Scouts were able to practice their cookie elevator pitch – literally! Girl Scouts took an elevator ride with a mentor in which they had to make the most of their short time to share their cookie pitch.

Over 80 professionals joined a group of Girl Scout entrepreneurs at OneAZ’s headquarters in northern Phoenix to participate in various coaching opportunities. Girl Scouts were able to connect with professionals one-on-one to share more about their fundraising goals and their current selling strategies. The event then shifted to breakout sessions where girls were able to workshop their cookie pitches. Among the different breakout sessions was a boardroom session where girls presented their pitches at the head of a boardroom full of their Girl Scout

The afternoon ended with time to reflect as a group and share learnings. OneAZ then shared that they would be purchasing two cases of Girl Scouts Cookies from each girl in attendance! It truly was an empowering morning that left a lasting impression for all. Thank you to OneAZ Credit Union for hosting and creating a safe space for Girl Scouts to step out of their comfort zone while connecting with professionals!

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Badge Bash 2025

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ogether, we celebrated another successful year of our beloved fundraiser, Badge Bash!

Over 350 people gathered at our campground in South Phoenix to immerse themselves in the world of Girl Scouting, raising $140,000 that night! The event culminated in an unforgettable evening honoring our partner, Bashas’, for their support and collaboration, particularly in developing a patch program for girls in our council that teaches healthy eating, forming healthy habits, food sustainability, community building, and grocery careers.

Girl Scout supporters united to champion the current and future generations of Girl Scouts!

As guests arrived, they donned their sashes and began collecting badges while exploring our iconic camp property, The Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain. This year featured two new cookie-themed cocktails, alongside the return of popular attractions such as the photobooth, s’mores roasting, faux archery, and various ways to engage with the world of Girl Scouting.

Every Badge Bash attendee contributed to the well-being and growth of girls across our jurisdiction—funding programs, memberships, and experiences for all. A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and attendees for making this event possible!

For those who couldn’t attend, please visit girlscoutsaz.org/give to discover how you can support our future generation of leaders!

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Girl Scout Troop 484 earned their Silver Award by building a Pet Pantry for the New Life Center Domestic Violence Shelter! To earn their award, the girls refurbished a cabinet, rallied donations from family/ friends/businesses, and created a vibrant presentation of their project. The Pet Pantry is now brimming with pet food, supplies, medications, and toys, all available for free to families at the shelter. Through this exciting initiative, the girls not only learned about the invaluable support the NLC provides to families in crisis but also fulfilled their goal of making a positive impact on furry friends in need!

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5790 dedicated much of their year to supporting Trevor’s Vision, a local nonprofit that provides weekly meals to the homeless in Phoenix. Their journey began with a successful drive to collect essential items like clothes, blankets, and toiletries, which they eagerly delivered while serving dinner to 150-200 individuals in need. During cookie season, the girls raised funds by collecting spare change and donations at cookie booths, culminating in a $1,000 check presentation to support the nonprofit’s mission. As a heartfelt conclusion to their service, the troop was invited back to serve a special pizza party meal, where they were honored for their contributions. This experience ignited a passion for helping the homeless, fostering empathy and a strong desire to continue making a positive impact in their community.

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3 The Techalongs take over day camp! Made up of

multiple troops, FTC team #17062 had an amazing week at day camp, where they taught coding and paper airplane building while introducing younger girls to the fundamentals of robotic design. The campers enjoyed a playful twist on Ms. Pacman, with their robot taking on the role of the ghost. Participants also had the opportunity to drive robots, adding to the excitement! Day Camp is one of the team’s annual outreach projects aimed at inspiring younger girls in STEM fields. For more information on joining the team or learning about other outreach events, please email techalongs@gmail.com.

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4 The Care in Crisis – Kainess Project, created by Kailani of Troop 761, is a Girl Scout Silver Award initiative designed to support the Avondale Police Department in providing comfort to families experiencing emergencies or crises— such as accidents, deaths, domestic disturbances, or CPS interventions. Inspired to address both the physical and emotional needs of those affected, Kailani set out to make a meaningful impact through her project.

Throughout May, June, and July, she collected gently used stuffed animals, snacks, juice, water, coloring books, and crayons. After cleaning and organizing the items, she assembled 102 “Kainess Bags,” each filled with donated goods, a heartfelt card, an inspirational bracelet, and a label. These bags serve as a small but powerful reminder that even in the hardest moments, kindness and care are always within reach.

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5 Girl Scout Troop 5330 partnered with Circle the City,

a compassionate non-profit dedicated to delivering healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Together, they assembled 72 kindness kits, each carefully packed with essential items designed to provide comfort, restore dignity, and inspire hope.

Through this meaningful collaboration, the troop not only helped meet immediate needs but also reminded those facing hardship that they are seen, valued, and cared for.

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6 After brainstorming potential recipients for their Girl

Scout Cookie donations, two Brownies from Troop 2167 delivered 159 cookie packages to a local homeless shelter in Kingman that serves warm meals to residents every day. The timing was perfect—since dessert hadn’t been served yet, the cookies made for a sweet and welcoming treat.

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Spreading kindness and compassion! Troop 7435 crafted cozy blankets for the Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL), showcasing their creativity and care for animals in need.

Their efforts supported AAWL’s mission of providing compassionate care and promoting humane values. The girls not only contributed to the comfort of animals but also gained a deeper understanding of animal welfare and the importance of community service.

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8 Girl Scouts from Troops 1264, 2570, and 3475,

along with Independent Girl Members (IGMs) Elin, Kaia, and Midori, teamed up with local community members to collect donations for Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa. This event originally started 16 years ago as part of Troop 1914’s Silver Award project, formerly known as the “Stuffed With Love Boutique.” Though the original Girl Scouts have graduated, Gina, their former troop leader, has continued the tradition each year, hoping to inspire other Girl Scouts to create similar events in their communities.

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back to the community by packing 200 dental care bags for expecting mothers supported by Child Crisis Arizona and purchasing gift cards for local teens in need. As part of this meaningful experience, the girls were given a tour of the new Mesa facility, where they learned about the organization’s mission and services. It was a wonderful opportunity to show compassion, teamwork, and generosity while making a positive impact.

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Annual Fund Donors Reflects gifts made Oct. 1, 2024 - Sept. 30, 2025

Many thanks to our generous supporters for their investment in Girl Scouts.

Leadership

$50,000-99,999 Global Credit Union Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation Thomas, Charlotte J. Thunderbirds Charities

Dashew, Leslie Dudley Ventures/Valley Bank Fiesta Sports Foundation Helios Education Foundation Holsman Tetreault, Jennifer Kelley, Teri Liming, Susan G. Lucking, Pit W. Massage Envy Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Otto & Edna Neely Foundation Papadopoulos, Penny Salazar, Deanna Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Tempe Diablos Charities Inc. The Arizona Republic/12 News Season for Sharing Trujillo, Susan United Way of Northern Arizona-Flagstaff Walters, Amy Wendy’s International Wilson, Racheal

Investor

Bronze

$2,000,000 and above The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Reflects cumulative gifts made over a three year time period.

Ambassador

$100,000-999,000 Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation

Champion

$25,000-49,999 APS Foundation Cardinals Charities Girl Scouts of the USA Holbrook Pyle Foundation Jaque Bethke Design Rosenbluth Family Charitable Foundation Salt River Project The Burton Family Foundation Toyota Financial Services Wellpoint/Elevance Health, Inc.

Gold

$10,000-24,999 As You Wish Pottery Carstens, Deborah Gann Great American Insurance Group Intel Corporation Kim, Beverly L. Roy Papp & Associates Larry H & Gail Miller Family Foundation Navajo Transitional Energy Company ON Semiconductor Corporation n/k/a Onsemi Papp, Harry A. Rafi Law Group PLLC Summer Youth Program Fund Waverley Street Foundation Wunderkind Scottsdale YAM Properties

Silver

$5,000-9,999 Achieve American Technology Specialists Anonymous APS at Arizona Community Foundation Avnet Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Chubb Insurance Clearway Energy Collision Xperts Conlow, Levi Cook Native American Ministries Foundation

$2,500-4,999 African American Women’s Giving and Empowerment Circle Bayer, Kathy Bayless, Betsey E. Charles Schwab Desert Diamond Casinos Edwards, Patrick Enterprise Holdings Foundation Evans, Arduth Fagan, Roberta Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation J&J Charitable Fund John F. Long Foundation Kellogg, Emmi Kimble, Marjorie A Beneficiary IRA Kiwanis Club of Lake Havasu City Lewis, Gordon Lyons, Tina Peacock Fischer, Pele Sarmina, Luz Schreiber Foods Schubert, Judith Spicer, Christina Sports Fund of Arizona at ACF Spotleson, Lena Support Sky Harbor Coalition The Colibri Collective Waugh, Lyndsey

Green

$1,000-2,499 American Express Matching Apple Inc. Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff Baker Tilly US, LLP Barr, Kelly J Bashas’ Family of Stores Bell Bank Blue Marble Landscaping Blume, Kerry Camargo, Lupe A. Cardenas, Gabriela Carusetta, Jennifer

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Cimarossa, Valerie Colombo, Ana C. Del Duca, Pam Duarte Luna, Gema Duncan, Joanne Eide Bailly LLP evolvedMD Frederick & Genevieve Witteborg Trust Getting, Erin Grove, Dawn Hemmerle, Brian J. Ho, B.J. Ho, Jennifer Huppenthal, Jennifer Hutt, Sherry Jensen, Linda JPMorgan Chase Kerr, Brian Kisicki, Vanessa Kniepman, Kyle Kramer, Janet M. Lacey, Michael Joseph Ladrigan Cobb, Laura Lavoie, Lisa Lectric eBikes Manker, Katherine Martuscelli, Mary Megli, Steve Meyerand, Monica Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mitchell, Mary L. Norton, Jackie R. OneAZ Community Foundation Panganiban O’Malley, Susan Pape, Eileen Peralta, Mary C. Priscilla, Kristin Pueblo Mechanical Rao, Neil Reyes, Sherry Robert Cialdini and Bobette Gorden Family Foundation Schmeckpeper-Hall, Lorrea Skalsky, Amber Snopko, Holly SRP Dollars for Doers Stevenson, Karen Thomas, Polly T-Mobile Torres, Javier Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Ward, Martina Whitney Sanchez, Christine G.

Friend

$500-999 Anonymous Arizona Verde Fire Protection Aspen Construction, Inc. Baer, Joe Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Blommel, Denise M. Buchanan, Liza CarMax Castro, Tim Combest, Phillip Cordoba, Amber

Cromley, Paul Culver’s of Prescott Valley Edward Jones Investments Engstrand, Caitlin Finley, Peter Friends of Apache Junction Gardea, Fernanda Garman, Sylvia Graham, John W. HMA Public Relations Horstman, Patrice Hughes, Robert W. Hunter, Rebecca Iacobelli, Carolyn JP Morgan Chase & Co Employee Giving Campaign Lendage, LLC Leung, Samuel Lewallen, Beth Marcisz Construction LLC Martin, Christina Mayo Family Foundation McKesson Foundation Millette, Mandy Montes, Gabriela New York Community Bank/Flagstar Bank Newman, Sean Perry, Lindsey Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pinnacle Public Affairs, LLC Pruitt, Austin Ramsey, Joseph T. Reynolds, Lisa SECC Shick, Ashley Torrez, Ann TVI, INC. USAA Corp Match VanHemert, Kara Marie Vann, William Walker, Wendy Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Willworth, Dorothy Youngblood, Adriane Youth Service America

Join the Journey Dashew, Leslie Holsman Tetreault, Jennifer Kelley, Teri Kim, Beverly Liming, Susan G. Papadopoulos, Penny Papp, Harry A. Trujillo, Susan

Trefoil Tradition Barr, Kelly J Bayless, Betsey E. Camargo, Lupe A. Cardenas, Gabriela

Del Duca, Pam Duarte Luna, Gema Edwards, Patrick Evans, Arduth Fagan, Roberta Hemmerle, Brian J. Ho, B.J. Ho, Jennifer Huppenthal, Jennifer Hutt, Sherry J & J Charitable Fund Kellogg, Emmi Kramer, Janet M. Lacey, Michael Joseph Lavoie, Lisa Lewis, Gordon Lyons, Tina Manker, Katherine Martuscelli, Mary Megli, Steve Meyerand, Monica Mitchell, Mary L. Norton, Jackie R. Panganiban O’Malley, Susan Peacock Fischer, Pele Peralta, Mary C. Priscilla, Kristin Rao, Neil Reyes, Sherry Sarmina, Luz Schubert, Judith Skalsky, Amber Snopko, Holly Spicer, Christina Stevenson, Karen Thomas, Polly Torres, Javier Ward, Martina Whitney Sanchez, Christine G.

Tamara Woodbury Bonnie Wright

Badge Bash 2024 November 2, 2024 A.L. Schutzman/QSP/Ashdon Farms Amazon Air American Technology Specialists As You Wish Pottery Cardinals Charities Great American Insurance Group Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Salt River Project Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation The Colibri Collective Toyota Financial Services Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona

Bring Home the Cookies 5K February 24, 2024 Amazon Air Bashas’ Family of Stores Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Cardinals Charities Lectric eBikes Massage Envy Rafi Law Group PLLC Sports Fund of Arizona at ACF Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Wendy’s International Wunderkind Scottsdale YAM Properties

Juliette Gordon Low Society The Juliette Gordon Low Society was established to honor women and men who have designated GSACPC in their estate plan or will. If you have made a gift in your estate plans and would like to be recognized in the Juliette Gordon Low Society, please contact funddevelopment@girlscoutsaz.org.

Allison & Mark House Gail Jacobs Teri Twarkins Kelley Janet & Eldon Kramer Stanlee Ann Picirilo Harriet “Hootie” Redwine Alesandra Reyes Margaret Serrano-Foster Alice & Richard Snell Polly Thomas Rebecca Weinberg Ann Wheet

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In Honor of Pele Fischer Ann Torrez Mary L. Mitchell Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

In Memory of Barbara Deshler Anderson Harriet Redwine Kate Cromley Patricia Holt Janet Dunipace I Douglas Dunipace Tomas Guerra Samuel Leung Harriet Redwine Raymond Jenkins Susan Lovino Suzanne Kelly Harriet Redwine Sandra Kraft-Ampha Eileen Pape Gail Lucas Cynthia & BO Foster/Pollard Jane Lynch Susan S. Wilson My favorite niece, Morgan Mary L. Mitchell My mother Marian Cromley Wrage Bella Seager Frederick & Genevieve Witteborg Trust Leslie Seager Frederick & Genevieve Witteborg Trust

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Statement of Financial Position as of September 30, 2025

ASSETS Cash Investments (short & long term)

LIABILITIES $4,152,176 $18,072,500

Accounts and Other Payables

$883,553

Deferred Income

$59,636

Accounts Receivable

$425,343

Lease Liabilities (Finance and Operating)

$108,584

Receivable - Employee Retention Credit

$577,795

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$1,051,773

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

$437,140

NET ASSETS (FUND BALANCE)

Inventories

$213,774

Unrestricted

$29,254,185

Land, Building and Equipment

$16,805,137

Unrestricted Board Designated

$9,796,928

TOTAL ASSETS

$40,683,865

Temporarily Restricted

$580,979

TOTAL NET ASSETS

$39,632,092

Statement of Activities For the year ending September 30, 2025

OPERATING REVENUE Product Sales (net) Camp and Program Fees Individual, Corp and Foundation Contributions

$9,928,395

$1,684,680 $26,169

Sale of Girl Scout Equipmet to Troops (net)

$222,257

Investment Returns (net)

$1,065,753

TOTAL REVENUE

12% 4%

73%

$99,461 $13,625,141

5.72%

OPERATING EXPENSES Girl Program and Camp

$8,033,229

Membership Support

$3,944,772

Volunteer Support

$2,075,065

Management and General

$2,022,579

Fundraising

8%

$598,426

United Ways Allocations

Other

1%

2% 0%

11.86%

$975,391

TOTAL EXPENSES

$17,051,036

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

($3,425,895)

82.42%

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. is an independent, not for profit organization, classified as a 501(c)3 organization by the Internal Revenue Service. This report reflects the audited financial position and activities for the year ending September 30, 2025.

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2024-25 Board of Directors As of Sept. 30, 2025

Officers Susan Trujillo, Board Chair Jenny Holsman Tetreault, 1st Vice Chair Javier Torres, 2nd Vice Chair Brian Hemmerle, Treasurer Pele Peacock-Fischer, Secretary

Members-at-Large Alice Pike Ana Colombo Ashely Dickerson Emmi Kellogg Gema Duarte Luna Holly Snopko Jacki Gaytan Jennifer Ho Jeryse Kelly Karen Stevenson Megan Pitas Monica Meyerand Neil Rao Susan Panganiban O’Malley Tamara Webb Tina Lyons

Girl Advisory Anisha Thaly Anjini Ghorpade Kennadi Gramlich Kiana Jeskewitz Violet Anderson

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