In 2024, Girl Scouts of Nassau County remained unwavering in their commitment to the Girl Scout Promise. The Girl Scout Promise is more than just words our Girl Scouts say—it is a way of life and a set of ideals our Girl Scouts strive to uphold. Despite challenges, we persevered with our strategic plan, focusing on our dedication to being a visible leader, ensuring equitable access and belonging, providing volunteer support, and seeking revenue growth. These efforts strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality programming to the Nassau County community.
We remain dedicated to growing our membership and enhancing access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. We will also continue to be innovative. In 2024, we launched our Volunteer In Program (VIP) program, offering short-term and impactful volunteer experiences that allow our Girl Scouts to interact with diverse volunteers beyond their troop experience.
We expanded our focus on wellness across our council and camp programming. Highlights in 2024 included hosting our first Mental Health Symposium and our first Community Summit for Elected and School Officials, and providing mental health first aid training for our Camp Blue Bay leadership team. We continued with our two signature fundraising events, the Legacy Award Brunch and Raise a Glass to GSNC, while adding our sweetest Girl Scout event, our first-ever 5K Race and Family Walk/Run, the Thin Mint Sprint.
Additionally, we continued to expand our volunteer resources and our program opportunities with new and existing program partners. Throughout this report, you will see the impact of our funders and program partners, allowing us to broaden our reach and diversify our program offerings.
We deeply appreciate the ongoing support from our donors, volunteers, and the community at large. Your contributions have been instrumental to our success, and we cannot do this work alone. We know supporting girls and youth is critical, especially during changing times, and we are truly grateful for your continued commitment.
In 2025, we will welcome a new board chair and Chief Volunteer Officer, who will bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the organization. As the outgoing Chief Volunteer Officer, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the dedication and hard work of Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s volunteers and staff. I look forward to the continued support from our community and GSNC's steadfast efforts to uphold its mission in 2025 and beyond.
Andrea Elder-Howell, Esq. President and Chief Volunteer Officer
Randell M. Bynum, LMSW Chief Executive Officer
Randell M. Bynum, LMSW
Andrea Elder-Howell, Esq.
GSNC Board of Directors 2024-2025
OFFICERS
Andrea Elder-Howell, Esq.
President and Chief Volunteer Officer
PSEG Long Island
Melanie Sinesi Executive Vice President Transco
Tonia Bottoms, Esq. Vice President
Pershing–BNY Mellon
Allison Bishop White, Esq. Vice President LPL Financial
John Zhao Vice President
Bloomberg Leah Watson Treasurer
A Better You Consulting Services LLC
Julie Strachan Haiber, Esq. Secretary Harbor Global
Randell M. Bynum CEO
Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Gillian Atkinson Columbia University
Caralinn Becker Student
Natalie Borneo Fisk University
Kevin Boston-Hill Education Consultant
Danielle D'Ambrosio Strategic Value Partners
Gabby Gibbs Student
Anne Marie Spensieri-Fidis Brussels Airlines
Angela Stanley Incorporated Village of Hempstead
Lauren Summa
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research-Northwell
Adrian Goodwin New York City Police Department
Mike Mannix Unparalleled Performance
Susan MacDonald
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Realty
Patricia Mercer PM Consulting
Jackie Morrison-Brailsford NYC Department of Education (retired)
Lasherelle Morgan, Esq. Amazon Studios
Melanie Pavlidis Addepar
Dr. Jean Peden Christodoulou
Hofstra University
Noel Raab Fivestar Advertising
Dr. Katrina Rochelle Sims Hofstra University
Linda Silva Thompson Molloy University
Denise Voda Town of Hempstead
Pawel Zagaja DHL US
Kevin Boston-Hill Chair, Board Development Committee
BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Kevin Boston- Hill, Chair
Clara Giustino
Karrien Francis
Pascale Leone
Rebecca Martinez
Mike Mannix
Nancy Setzler
Rebecca Sheehan, Esq.
Julie Strachan Haiber, Esq.
GSNC Membership
Total Membership 15,389
10,728 girls enjoyed the opportunities of Girl Scouts with the help of 3,041 adult volunteers
The Girl Scout Promise is more than just words our Girl Scouts say—it is a way of life and a set of ideals our Girl Scouts strive to uphold.
There are 1,620 lifetime members
Girl Scout Mission Statement
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Misión
Girl Scouts forma niñas de coraje, confianza y carácter, que hacen del mundo un lugar mejor.
The 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.
* Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.
The 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.
La Promesa de Girl Scouts
Por mi honor, yo trataré:
De servir a Dios y a mi patri, Ayudar a las personas en todo momento, Y vivir conforme a los valores de la Ley de Girl Scouts.
* Los miembros pueden sustituir la palabra Dios de acuerdo con sus propias creencias espirituales.
La Ley de Girl Scouts
Yo me esforzaré por ser honrada y justa, cordial y servicial, considerada y compasiva, valiente y fuerte, y responsable de lo que digo y hago, y a respetarme a mí misma y a los demás, respetar la autoridad, usar los recursos de manera prudente, hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, y ser hermana de cada una de las Girl Scouts.
GSNC Cookie Program
8,763 girls participated in the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program
$912,709 went back to girls as troop proceeds
1,142,244 packages of cookies sold
85,752 packages of Girl Scout Cookies were generously donated to our Hometown Heroes and military serving locally and overseas.
DHL Express, our loyal partner in Operation Cookie, has helped us deliver more than one million cookie packages to our military for almost 20 years.
GSNC Highest Awards Participation
351 girls earned their Bronze Award
212 girls earned their Silver Award
53 girls earned their Gold Award
2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Madeline O. Coping With the Loss of a Pet Through Artistic Expression
Alyssa E. Youths Save Lives— The Heimlich Maneuver
Sophia F. The Butterfly Effect: The Importance of Action for Change
GSNC Program Participation
2,400
girls participated in 79 GSNC council programs offering a variety of immersive, interactive, and fun-filled experiences. These included STEM-focused workshops in drone-building, cybersecurity, and sports broadcasting among others; Community Service Leadership initiatives; “Lawyers in Training” at the Nassau County Court; financial literacy workshops for all levels; and fitness, dance, and sports programs—just to name a few.
Adults also enjoyed meaningful and engaging programs, such as our New Leader Welcome, Highest Awards and camp planning sessions, spinning, chocolate tasting, and mind-body connection workshops.
The GSNC Traveling Trefoil attended 39 events and engaged 2,294 girls in 2024.
Our GSNC Field Manager led a variety of activities at community festivals, library summer kick-offs, the GSNC Member Celebration, and numerous troop meetings. These activities spanned a wide range of themes, including STEM, badge work, camp and outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, and much more. Notable highlights from 2024 included building catapults and hosting an exciting obstacle course and scavenger hunt competition.
GSNC Corporate, University, and Foundation Program Partners
24
high-school-aged Girl Scouts explored various types of labs and careers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health in partnership with Advancing Women in Science and Medicine.
2
GSNC Girl Scouts were awarded an exclusive research internship at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health.
177
Girl Scouts learned about different career fields in aviation at Learning to Soar in partnership with American Airlines.
73
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes participated in our Annual STEM Conference in partnership with Hofstra University, which featured a keynote speaker and workshop hosted by Estee Lauder.
29
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors immersed themselves at the GSNC Reality Fair, an interactive financial literacy workshop planned and presented by the Girl Leadership Committee in partnership with Molloy University and sponsored by The Ressa Group at Morgan Stanley and Regina Green Rule, Vice President and Financial Advisor of The Ressa Group.
New Community Engagement Initiatives
545
Girl Scouts, family members, and friends got moving for GSNC’s 1st Annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K Race and Family Walk/Run held at Jones Beach State Park over Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
450+
Girl Scout families gathered at Wantagh State Park for our 2024 Member Celebration, a fun-filled day of rides, carnival games, music, and sunshine as we celebrated our renewed Girl Scout members. The event was a perfect kickoff to summer and an exciting year ahead in Girl Scouting!
The 2024 GSNC Community Summit brought together community leaders, members, partners, and school-district administration for an inspiring morning of connection and collaboration. GSNC proudly honored Donald X. Clavin Jr., Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, as the 2024 Community Champion. Attendees shared ideas, built partnerships, and explored ways to create lasting impact.
stakeholders throughout Nassau County and New York State came together to discuss youth mental health at GSNC’s First Mental Health Symposium held at the Long Island Children’s Museum.
53,640 service hours earned by 10,728 Girl Scouts
(excluding service hours completed individually or with troop but unreported)
In addition, 931 girls and 583 adults participated in council programs and troop camping.
GSNC Financial Data
Summary of Selected Financial Data (for the year ending December 31, 2024) 2024 Expenses by category
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
THANK YOU!
A special thank you to each of you for your support.
You make sure the Girl Scout Leadership Experience is available to every girl in Nassau County.
You make a positive impact in the lives of girls, and you break down barriers to participation by funding membership, program fees, camp, STEM activities, and so much more.
(If we omitted or misspelled your name, please accept our apologies and notify us at funddevelopment@gsnc.org so we can make the corrections.)
2024 Corporation/ Organization Donors
$10,000 and above
Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation
McKeen Fund c/o Bessemer Trust Company
PSEG Long Island, LLC
TD Charitable Foundation
United Way of Long Island
$5,000–$9,999
Frank J. Antun Foundation
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Nassau County Bar Association
WE CARE Fund
Solarus Technologies
$2,000–$4,999
A Business Contracting Corporation
American Citizens for Soldiers in Service (Dees Nursery)
Capital Group Company
Charitable Foundation
Community Chest of Port Washington
Bruce J. Heim Foundation
Hofstra University
Mutual of America
The NY Community Trust/ Barstow Foundation
Anita B. and Howard S.
Richmond Foundation, Inc.
Laura B. Vogler Foundation
ZE Creative Communications
$500–$1,999
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
Barings LLC
Bloomberg L.P.
Cullen & Dykman LLP
ELLM Association of Girl Scouts
Fidelity Charitable
Donor-Advised Fund
HerSuiteSpot
Jami's Cleaners Corp.
Just Fuel, Inc.
Massapequa Association of Girl Scouts
Nawrocki Smith LLP, CPAs
Northwell Health
PSEG Power of Giving Campaign
Stop & Shop Community Bag Program
Thomson Reuters c/o CyberGrants LLC
$200–$499
Baird Foundation
Bay Aggregates Corporation
Evergreen Charter School
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
Moe’s Garden City
Richner Communications, Inc.
West Hempstead/Franklin Square Association of Girl Scouts
Zonta Club of Long Island
2024 In-kind Donors
ALDI Markets–US
Joanne Antun
Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Garden City
Gillian Atkinson
Dianne Auci
Theresa Aulman-Viola
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Laura Bissett-Carr
Bonefish Grill
Randell M. Bynum
Cassie Colgan
Connoisseur Media Long Island
County Landworks
Rose Cunanan
DHL Express
Andrea Elder-Howell
John Engeman Theater, Northport
Fees Rinse & Run
The French Workshop, Garden City
Karla George-Smith
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Grimaldi’s Garden City
Hall Lane Moving & Storage
Hicks Nurseries
Debra Ieraci
La Bottega, Garden City
Estee Lauder Companies
Madison’s Niche, Garden City
Patricia Mercer
Elizabeth Murphy
New York Mets
Marilou Owens
Outback Steakhouse
Sonia Oxford
Melanie Pavlidis
Rason Asphalt
Richner Communications, Inc.
Donna Rivera-Downey
Amy Rosenkrantz
Salon Pop Greenvale
Frank Scobbo Contractors
Melanie Sinesi and Jareb Gleckel
Linda Silva Thompson
Starbucks Garden City
Stew Leonard’s East Meadow
Theatre Three
Trader Joe’s Garden City
Unparalleled Performance LLC
U.S. Games Systems
MS Walker Fine Wine & Spirits
Denise Voda
Juliette Gordon Low Society Members
The Juliette Gordon Low Society recognizes individuals who plan to include Girl Scouts of Nassau County in their estate plans. This process is one way to ensure that resources are available for Girl Scouts in the future. Each year, the council hosts a formal induction ceremony for new members. Please let us know if you plan to or have already included GSNC in your estate plans. We are grateful to all our Juliette Gordon Low Society members.
