10th Annual Success to Significance
Virtual Gala
October 15, 2020
Welcome!
Success to Significance 2020 Thank you for joining us at the 2020 Success to Significance virtual event! We feel privileged to have you as our guest and a friend of Girl Scouts. Your attendance and support of the event provides leadership experiences for girls in our community. These life changing experiences help girls in the community to access leadership experiences that will help them deal with bullying, discover a passion for science and math or simply make friends for the first time. Thank you for your support and commitment to girls. We hope you are as excited and hopeful as we are about the future, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
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We extend a special thank you to our 2020 event sponsors and donors: Legacy Sponsor
Speaker Brought to you by:
Gold Award Spotlight Sponsor
Livestream Sponsor
Printing Sponsor
JOHN P. McGOVERN FOUNDATION Courage ConocoPhillips Kathy Sanders - In Memory of My Sister Scouts: Margaret and Mary VISION Production Group W.D. Von Gonten & Co. Confidence BKD, LLP Charlton and Diaz Families Sandy Judson Michele McNichol TC Energy Westwood Wealth Management Cathy Wining-Thomas Women of Shell Character Ashdon Farms Jose & Holly Bayardo The Boeing Company Julie Boushka Meg Britton BoyarMiller BXS Insurance Callon Petroleum Challenger, Gray & Christmas Davenport Law Firm/ Helene & Ronnie Sheena
Deloitte Ellen R. DeSanctis Darcie Durham Jane Gasdaska Mary L. Gedelian Dee Hinkle Tom Jackson Corrie Jenkins/ Genevieve Walls Betsy & Danny Kamin Sue Kean & Grady Walker Candice Koederitz Bette B. Lehmberg Michelle A. Lewis Karen Matlock Memorial Herman PESA Melinda Reeves Mary Ryder Debbie and Pat Scanlon U.S. Capital Advisors/ Ann Deaton University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Amanda Vavilala & Richard Morales Mary and Mike Vitek Weingarten Realty Investors Women Executives of Houston
Gold Sponsors C. Susan Howes Brenda Schroeder Silver Sponsors Amegy Bank Lisa A. Darling Stacy Methvin Dorothy Slator Paterson Bronze Sponsor Ulka Rocks Friends of Girl Scouting Bank of America Theresa Benson Meg & Paul Britton Randa Duncan - In Honor of Betsy Kamin and Becky Rush Federation of Houston Professional Women The Fraga Family Harris County – Houston Sports Authority Nice Winery Monica Fulton Opus Ocean Grille Tina Piermarini Ms. Bahira Shami BlowPro Hair
WE PROUDLY SUPPORT WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES ACROSS TEXAS. The H-E-B Supplier Diversity Program encourages and mentors women-owned businesses that join our supply chain family. We help guide them through packaging decisions, quality assurance, sampling strategies and more. After all, success is a journey and we’re excited to offer our support along the way. ©2020 HEB 20-7405
Jennifer Arnold, M.D., M.Sc., FAAP
Renowned neonatologist who serves as medical director for the Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital This year, we are joined by Girl Scout Alum, Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc, FAAP. Dr. Arnold earned two bachelor of science degrees in biology and psychology at the University of Miami. She then completed her medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD and graduated in 2000. During her fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine, she obtained a master’s of science in medical education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is board certified in neonatal medicine and is currently the medical director of the simulation center at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Arnold has been involved in simulation education, patient safety and research endeavors for the last 10 years. Currently, her areas of interest within simulation include use of simulation for evaluating new clinical spaces, team training, improving quality and patient safety, improving home care and skills for primary caregivers of medically complex children and developing educational curricula for various departments throughout the hospital. Dr. Arnold has a rare type of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, Strudwick type, which involved more than 30 orthopedic surgeries. She is a fouryear cancer survivor. Dr. Arnold and her husband, Bill, and their children, Will and Zoey, are featured on TLC’s docu-drama “The Little Couple”, which follows their personal and professional lives. The show is now in its tenth season. Keynote Speaker brought to you by:
2020 Success to Significance Host Committee Betsy Kamin and Jane Gasdaska, Co-Chairs Erin Abbey Jill Almaguer, PE, MBA, PMP Mary Bass Victoria Beard Emily Belgrade Terri Benson Jigna Bhakta Carmen Carter Anna Charlton Cheryl R. Collarini, P.E. Lisa A. Darling Kirsten A. Davenport, J.D., LL.M. Kimberly K. Denney Ellen R. DeSanctis Molly Determan Kim Deutsch, CFP Shelly deZevallos, Ed.D. Felicity Fowler Natalie Garza Leslie Hollingsworth C. Susan Howes Dawn James Elizabeth Pringle Johnson
Sue Kean Candice Koederitz Michelle A. Lewis Cathy G. Mann Laurie Flowers Markoe Caroline Matlock Karen Matlock Rachel Miller Dorothy Slator Paterson Natalie Picha Melanie Rippentrop Becky Rush Mary Ryder Susan V. Sample Kathy Sanders Debbie Scanlon Brenda Schroeder Marit Babin Stout Kelly Von Gonten Karen Walker Hilary Ware Cathy Wining-Thomas
INSPIRING TOMORROW’S LEADERS Shell congratulates the San Jacinto Girl Scouts for promoting creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills as some of the foremost qualities of leadership. www.shell.us/sustainability/supporting-education
Join the Women’s Leadership Network The Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) is an affinity group for Girl Scout supporters whose commitment reflects their belief that when we invest in girls, they can change the world. These strong, connected women and men are passionate about supporting our future female leaders through the best female leadership program available – today’s Girl Scouts. Through their financial support, WLN members help girls in southeast Texas gain critical leadership and life skills so they can succeed at home, at school and in their communities - and as future female leaders in the workforce. WLN members make personal annual gifts of at least $1,000. In appreciation for their support, WLN members receive special invitations to girl mentoring events, networking opportunities and other special events. We look forward to seeing you at our exclusive WLN events, as we network, mentor our future leaders, support the Girl Scout leadership pipeline and more! Join us at our next virtual event: State of GIrl Scouting Update, Nov. 17 at noon. GSSJC CEO Mary Vitek and Board Chair Marguerite Woung-Chapman as they discuss the state of Girl Scouting and future plans. Benefits: • Two tickets to Just Desserts (may be virtual in 2021) • WLN member recognition at Girl Scout events • Exclusive volunteer opportunities • Recognition in publications including the annual report, The Golden Link member magazine and Connections (donor newsletter) For more information on the Women’s Leadership Network, go to gssjc.org/wln or contact Diane Likeness at dlikeness@sjgs.org or 713-292-0346.
Juliette Gordon Low Society Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council thanks and honors those members of the Juliette Gordon Low Society who have made GSSJC a beneficiary in their estate plans, supporting girls today and into the future. For more information on how you can join, contact Nancy Hall at nhall@sjgs.org or 713-292-0282. Barbara S. and Bill Barnes Debra Benditz Marjorie Bernhardt Marilyn Biles Donna F. Cole Kay K. Craig Ellen R. DeSanctis Marlene M. Edwards Genevieve Erdbruegger Thea M. Fabio Emily P. George Susanne M. Glasscock S. Pilar Grantham Dee Hinkle Lori J. Hurta
Elizabeth and J. Kent Hutchison Jean T. Janssen Saundra N. Kuykendall Lee Lieder Kate W. and Kenneth A. Marx Ida Pearl McDonald Nancy McGuire Mary B. McIntire, Ph.D. M. Anne Murphy Yvonne Myles Marianna E. Olivarez Mary Jo Poindexter Anita Riddle Melanie Rippentrop Jayne and John P. Roberts
Mary K. Ryder Beth Shea Bud and Nancy Simpson Kathy Tamer Jamie Vazquez Carol G. Victory Louise Villejo Mary M. and Mike Vitek Nancy Walker Genevieve Walls Pamela Wiggins Cathy Wining-Thomas Iska Wire
ConocoPhillips salutes the GirlScouts Scouts the USA Girl ofof America. We are proud to support the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council’s signature fundraiser, Success to Significance. Your efforts to help girls build courage, confidence and character make the world a better place.
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ConocoPhillips Highlights Its Diversity & Inclusion Initiative We strive to represent and reflect the global communities in which we live and work. To deliver superior performance, we create an environment of inclusion that respects the contributions and differences of every individual (employees, contract workers, suppliers and business partners). Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and ultimately, create business success. Our Focus As we pursue opportunities in a dynamic marketplace, we value motivated people who set the standard of excellence by: • Living our SPIRIT Values. • Demonstrating a proactive attitude and being culturally capable of doing business globally. • Using creativity and a variety of approaches to capture opportunities. • Inspiring and supporting others to reach new heights. Our Expectations Our pledge to diversity is a global commitment that reaches across the entire company. Our leadership team, managers and supervisors are accountable for developing and progressing our global inclusion initiatives. Additionally, employees and contractors are responsible for playing a key role in ensuring that their personal behaviors create an inclusive work environment. As a company, we continue to measure our progress toward becoming representative and reflective of the communities in which we live and work.
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Abigail Plunkett recognized as a 2020 National Gold Award Girl Scout Abigail is among 10 Gold Award Girl Scouts from across the country to be named a National Gold Award Girl Scout this year. National Gold Award Girl Scouts are nominated by their council and selected by Girl Scouts of the USA based on their Gold Award project. To be recognized, girls must demonstrate extraordinary leadership and create change with lasting impact that will benefit others for years to come. For her Gold Award project, Abigail first installed an ADA-approved wheelchair ramp so that mobility challenged actors could access the stage. She then consulted with a pediatric physical therapist and special education professionals, recruited and trained teen acting assistants, and produced a two-week summer theater camp program for children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. “When I was at auditions for a play in junior high, a girl arrived who was deaf in one ear. She said she could never have a main role because she’d been told by other theater groups that nobody could accommodate her disability—but she still wanted to participate,” says Abigail. “That whole experience made me realize that lots of other kids don’t have the opportunity to act on stage—and that didn’t seem right. A big part of being a Girl Scout is being part of a sisterhood where everyone is included, supported and inspired by each other. Why shouldn’t the theater world be the same way? That was the inspiration for my Girl Scout Gold Award project—to make theater arts accessible to all kids who want to participate.” Abigail is a freshman at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Her academic focus is on exercise science and pre-physical therapy. She hopes to become a physical therapist. “The thing that means the most to me, of course, is all of the kids who went through the program, learned new skills and were able to perform for their loved ones,” says Abigail. “But I also know that my Girl Scout Gold Award helped me get accepted by the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, gave me connections with professionals who work with kids with cognitive and physical disabilities and earned me about $60,000 in scholarships!”
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Special Interest Groups Girl Scouting is full of amazing opportunities for girls, and girls in San Jacinto Council also have the unique opportunity to do a deep dive into an area they’re interested in through our special interest groups. These groups can be joined in addition to – or even in place of – a traditional troop and give girls an outlet to explore their own interests with like-minded girls. Whether your Girl Scout is interested in learning more about space or wants to sail the high seas, we have a group for her. Our current special interest groups include: • Horseback Riding (SPURS and STARS) • Archery • Rifle (GRIT) • Astronomy • Robotics • Backpacking • Sailing (Mariners) • Dance Team (Green Starlettes) Learn more at gssjc.org/specialinterestgroups.
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In memory of my Girl Scout sisters Mary 1966 - 2004
Maggie 1957 - 2020
who helped others at all times - Kathy Sanders
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Preserving the history of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council one memory at a time! GSSJC History Committee
To join the fun, contact Julia Shank jshank@sjgs.org
1912 Juliette Gordon Low founds Girl Scouts
1922 Girl Scouts begins in Houston
1950 First commercial Girl Scout Cookies sold in Houston
1984 Daisy Girl Scout level begins
2011 Girl Scout Convention held in Houston 2020 10th Success To Significance
See you at 2021 Success to Significance!
The Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
GSSJC Board of Directors
Officers President of the Council and Chair of the Board: Marguerite Woung-Chapman Vice Chair: Elizabeth Bonvillain Kamin Vice Chair: Melanie Rippentrop Secretary: Melinda Reeves Treasurer: Bette Branch Lehmberg, JD, CPA Members-At-Large Tom Jackson Suzanne Kean James Lewis Michelle A. Lewis Tom McGee Michele McNichol, PE Cassandra M. McZeal, PhD Judy Moses Kathryn Sanders Helene Sheena, MD, FAAP Catherine B. Smith Anne Speed Amanda Vavilala Katherine Warren
Mary Bass Leah R. Bennett, CFA Jo Blackburn, PMP Sara Blackburn-Ortiz, PHR Julie Boushka Tony Canales Kirsten Davenport, JD, LLM Ann Deaton Kimberly K. Denney, PE Darcie Durham Samina Farid Jane Gasdaska Mary Gedelian Calvin Gorriaran C. Susan Howes
Board Member Emeritus E.C. “Bud� Simpson
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council 3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098 713-292-0300 www.gssjc.org Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl Scouting locally, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country serving nearly 55,000 girls and more than 18,000 adult members in 26 southeast Texas counties.