Girl Scouts of Nassau County 2024-2025 Board Prospectus

Dear Friend,

Thank you for your interest in joining Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s (GSNC) Board of Directors. The vision, leadership, and support provided by our board truly fuels the impact that our organization makes in this community, so we appreciate your enthusiasm to partner with us in our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. This prospectus will familiarize you not only with the experience of board membership, but also with the dynamic programming we offer, the value of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and the limitless potential of the girls we serve here in Nassau County.

Girl Scouts provides countless opportunities to develop skills, meet challenges, and work together to create a better world. Girls discover, connect, and take action— and are empowered to become visible and vocal leaders in their communities. At GSNC, we are committed to ensuring equitable access and creating a sense of belonging so that girls of all backgrounds and abilities can experience this transformative Girl Scout experience and become tomorrow’s leaders.

Together, we will work to build upon our strong foundation and grow as an organization to meet the ever-evolving needs of girls in our community.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Andrea Elder-Howell, Esq. President and Chief Volunteer Officer

Kevin Boston-Hill Chair, Board Development Committee

A message from the Chair of our Board Development Committee, Kevin Boston-Hill.

Who We Are

We are Girl Scouts of Nassau County, a vibrant community of over 16,000 members. Last year, we empowered 11,838 girls, 3,231 adults, and 1,578 lifetime members who believe in every girl’s potential to make a difference. For over a century, our collective efforts have fostered friendships, community service, and global impact. Guided by the principles of the Girl Scout Promise and Law, we nurture girls’ growth through engaging activities in science and technology, business and financial literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness. Our programs create a supportive, all-girl environment where leadership skills and self-esteem flourish. Girl Scouts of Nassau County remains committed to delivering and expanding access to impactful programs through our core pillars: STEM, outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship. We continue to focus on empowering girls, promoting their mental well-being, encouraging civic engagement and social change, and fostering a sense of belonging.

What We Do

Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) is dedicated to empowering the girls of Nassau County through meaningful investments in their growth and development. We collaborate with over 250 community partners, including schools, places of worship, and local businesses, to provide enriching opportunities for girls to discover, connect, and take action. Our programs are designed to be age-appropriate, girl-driven, inclusive, and tailored to the evolving interests and needs of today’s youth.

Beyond traditional troop activities, Girl Scouts engage in a variety of enriching experiences, including field trips, outdoor adventures, environmental stewardship, sports, community service, entrepreneurial projects, and STEAM activities. These experiences not only enhance their personal growth but also open doors to career exploration and skills development, helping them achieve their posthigh school goals.

Through Girl Scouting, girls cultivate courage, strength, and a deep sense of respect and understanding for others. We are committed to nurturing their full potential, preparing them to become thoughtful leaders and active citizens who drive positive change in their communities.

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Girl Scouts of Nassau County At a Glance

11,838 girls enjoyed the opportunities of Girl Scouting with the help of 3,231 adult volunteers

There are 1,578 lifetime members

56 girls earned their Gold Award 538 girls earned their Silver Award 308 girls earned their Bronze Award

403 girls enjoyed summer camp, filling 587 sessions. In addition, 672

girls and 510 adults participated in council programs and troop camping

46,700 service hours were earned by 11,838 Girl Scouts of Nassau County

8,590 girls participated in the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program

2,040

girls participated in Girl Scouts of Nassau County council programs

80,136

1,023,513 packages of cookies sold packages of cookies were donated through the 2023 Gift of Caring program, which includes Operation Cookie and Hometown Heroes

$810,881 went back to girls as troop proceeds

Make

a Difference

As a member of the Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Nassau County, you will make a difference in the lives of thousands of girls. You will help open doors to new experiences that build courage, confidence, and character, and help girls develop the leadership skills that will set them on a path of success that will last a lifetime.

Board Guidelines

The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership to Girl Scouts of Nassau County and monitors its activities and finances to ensure that resources are effectively managed. The board is comprised of up to 35 members with both for-profit and nonprofit backgrounds, and fully representative of the Nassau County communities Girl Scouts of Nassau County serves. As a board member, you will attend five meetings in addition to our annual meeting. You will also serve on one or more of our committees which include Finance and Audit, Fund Development, Human Resources, People, Governance, and Community Relations. In addition, ad hoc committees are occasionally formed to address specific initiatives.

To become a Girl Scouts of Nassau County board member apply here.

Board Responsibilities

Provide leadership by making girls and Girl Scouting in Nassau County a philanthropic priority. In order to achieve our exciting vision, Girl Scouts of Nassau County seeks board candidates who have a strong interest in helping advance our mission and vision, and the ability to make Girl Scouts of Nassau County one of your top three priorities when it comes to your own philanthropy.

Give annually to Girl Scouts of Nassau County, which includes:

⚬ Attending five board meetings and the council annual meeting

⚬ Giving a personal and meaningful gift of at least $500 to the Annual Board Appeal by December 31 beginning with the year of election

⚬ Purchasing a minimum of two tickets to both our fall and spring fundraisers. Estimated cost: $500

⚬ Providing access and making introductions to a strong personal and professional network in Nassau County

Securing for Girl Scouts of Nassau County support through your engagement in one or more of the following:

⚬ Helping us grow our base of individuals and donors invested in our mission

⚬ Securing tables and sponsorships from your employer and/or those corporations in your network for our special events

⚬ Helping us secure support from family, independent, and/or corporate foundations

⚬ Nominating and helping to secure board members, committee members, and honorees during a board member’s term, especially when it is concluding

2024-2025 Board of Directors & Officers

Andrea Elder-Howell, Esq. President & Chief Volunteer Officer

Melanie Sinesi

Excutive Vice President

Allison Bishop White Vice President

Tonia Bottoms, Esq. Vice President

John Zhao Vice President

Leah Watson Treasurer

Julie Strachan Haiber, Esq. Secretary

Randell M. Bynum Chief Executive Officer

Members-at-Large

Gillian Atkinson

Caralinn Becker

Natalie Borneo

Kevin Boston-Hill

Trisha Brown

Danielle D’Ambrosio

Gabby Gibbs

Adrian Goodwin

Susan MacDonald

Mike Mannix

Patricia Mercer

Lasherelle Morgan

Jackie Morrison Brailsford

Melanie Pavlidis

Dr. Jean Peden Christodoulou

Noel Raab

Dr. Katrina Rochelle Sims

Anne Marie Spensieri-Fidis

Angela Stanley

Lauren Summa

Linda Silva Thompson, Ph.D.

Denise Voda

Pawel Zagaja

Board Development Committee Responsibilities

The Board Development Committee is accountable to Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s (GSNC) delegate body for nominating candidates for the:

⚬ Board of Directors

⚬ Board Development Committee

⚬ National Delegates every three years

Candidates selected for the Board Development Committee are elected at GSNC’s annual meeting, serve a 2-year term, and must register annually as a member of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. Board Development Committee members meet monthly or as determined necessary by the Committee Chair.

The Board Development Committee collaborates with the Board of Directors to:

⚬ Identify the talent and leadership needed to fill vacancies on the board of directors, board development committee, and national delegates.

⚬ Solicit input on the appropriate skills and characteristics needed to anticipate the council’s future leadership.

⚬ Seek nominations to ensure a balanced slate to create a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences.

⚬ Work in conjunction with key leadership of the board to design and provide orientation to new board members and ensure a continuing education program for all board members.

To become a member of the board development committee apply here.

110 Ring Road West

Garden City, NY 11530

516-741-2550

www.gsnc.org

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.