A note from our Girl Scout sister, Tonya Schweitzer
At Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, our dedicated staff, donors and selfless volunteers are the driving force behind every success, every milestone, and every moment of impact we create together. Day after day, they work to make sure girls across our council have the chance to try new things, grow in confidence, and discover their
This month I’d like to highlight a special team: the GSK staff. Our council employees are truly extraordinary. What you may not know is this: they choose to invest personally in the mission, too. Their commitment doesn’t stop when the workday ends.
This year, 29 of our 42 full-time employees (an incredible 70%) donated back through staff g. Even more remarkable, 22 % of those staff are part of romise 365 circle
tal, our staff contributed 82 in 2025. That’s not just rosity...it’s a bold statement lief in the future of girls
n you give to Girl Scouts, e joining forces with a team is already leading by mple Our staff don’t just talk t our mission, they live it. invest their resources, their gy, and their hearts into the mission they champion y single day
To our team of council staff: thank you for being shining examples of what it means to believe in girls. And to our wider community: know that when you give, you’re standing alongside a staff who has already raised their hand to say, “I believe in this. I’m all in.” Together, we are building something powerful because when we invest in girls, we invest in a better world.
Tonya GSK Chief Development Officer
Powering Girls’ Potential
With support from our generous donors like you, we're removing barriers and providing more financial assistance for memberships, camp opportunities, fun programming, and so much more.
Thank you for helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Providing Membership Financial Assistance (2025, as of October 1)
$144,668 in support
$31,133 for 1,007 adults
$113,535 for 2,478 girls
Camp & Outdoor Leadership Scholarships (2025, as of October 1)
$55,690 supporting 281girls
Pool Replacement Capital Campaign at Camp Shantituck (Goal: $1 million)
$934,167 secured
Invest in Girls. Change the World.
The first planned gift in the Girl Scout Movement came from our founder, Juliette Gordon Low. After converting the carriage house of her home into the first Girl Scout national headquarters, she gifted the property to Girl Scouts in her will Become a member of the Juliette Gordon Low Society and carry on her legacy by making Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana a beneficiary of your estate plans.
Celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday on October 31!
For Girl Scouts, Halloween is more than costumes and candy... it’s also the birthday of our founder, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low!
Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Daisy dreamed of a movement where girls could discover their strengths, explore the outdoors, and grow into confident leaders.
In 1912, she made that dream a reality by founding Girl Scouts of the USA. Her vision of empowering girls to reach their full potential continues to inspire millions of Girl Scouts today.
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Early Life
Juliette is born on October 31 in Savannah, Georgia Known for her humor, compassion, and love of animals, she faces challenges too ear injuries leave her nearly deaf for most of her life.
Marriage and Travels
Daisy marries William Mackay Low and lives between England and Georgia. Though her marriage is unhappy, she builds strong friendships and develops the resilience that would later shape her work with Girl Scouts.
After meeting Sir Robert BadenPowell, founder of Boy Scouts, Daisy is inspired to start something new for girls In March 1912, she forms the first troop in Savannah with 18 girls, breaking barriers of class and culture to ensure all girls had a place to grow.
Birth of a Movement
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A Life of Service Ends
Juliette Gordon Low passes away on January 17 after a private battle with breast cancer, leaving behind a growing organization that would reach across the globe.
Her friends establish the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund to support Girl Scouts and Girl Guides worldwide Her Savannah home becomes a National Historic Landmark In 2012, she is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
An Enduring Legacy
Tonya Schweitzer Chief Development Officer TSchweitzer@gskentuckiana.org
Dusty Siravo Donor Relations and Development Manager DSiravo@gskentuckiana.org
