News for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council supporters Summer 2026
Help girls attend camp by donating a campership! gssjc.me/donate
Thank You for Helping Us Meet Capital Campaign Goal!
Thanks to your generosity, the CampHER campaign is complete. Expanded year-round access, improved safety and comfort, and modern, accessible facilities ensure that every Girl Scout can experience the life-changing power of camp and the outdoors while growing into the leader our world needs.
Thank you again for your partnership and belief in the power of Girl Scouts and outdoor adventures. Together, we can build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Ellen
Shelly deZevallos
Susie Glasscock
During the 2026 Annual Meeting at Camp Agnes Arnold in April, outgoing Girl Scouts of San Jacinto (GSSJC) Board President Betsy Kamin was thanked for her generous service to the council with a special surprise: a baby Highland cow that will live at Misty Meadows Ranch! Betsy has named him Shaggy Low, and we look forward to him bringing joy to Girl Scouts in the coming years!
Former Board President Betsy Kamin, Board President Mel Underhill, and CEO Mary Vitek
Powered by Partnership: Girl Scouting with Sempra Infrastructure
GSSJC is proud to partner with Sempra Infrastructure to bring the power of Girl Scouting to girls in Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur. Thanks to their generous support, our Girl Scout Outreach program is reaching girls in 13 schools, and providing critical financial assistance to families across the area.
Through the Outreach program, Girl Scouting is delivered directly during the school day, eliminating common barriers such as transportation challenges, limited volunteer availability, and cost. Led by trained Girl Scout staff who serve as trusted mentors, the program offers girls meaningful, age-appropriate learning experiences that promote confidence, leadership, and overall well-being.
This year, girls are enjoying power-themed curriculum designed to meet their developmental needs and to explore the power that lies within themselves. For girls in grades K–5, the Girl Power curriculum uses fun, hands-on activities focused on self-esteem and empowerment. Girls explore the importance of physical and mental health, build strong character, and learn to respect differences in themselves and others.
Middle and high school girls participate in the Power Up curriculum, which helps strengthen critical life skills through activities addressing peer pressure, conflict resolution and anger management, harassment prevention, healthy relationships, and online safety, topics especially relevant as girls navigate adolescence.
This spring, girls from two Port Arthur schools took part in a SPARK weekend at Casa Mare, where many experienced camp for the first time. The girls made slime, practiced archery, challenged themselves on the low ropes course, and, most importantly, made lifelong memories in a supportive, confidence-building environment.
In addition to Outreach programming, Sempra Infrastructure’s support of financial assistance helps ensure that cost is not a barrier to participation for girls and their families. We are deeply grateful to Sempra Infrastructure for investing in both meaningful programming and access, helping ensure more girls can grow, lead, and thrive through Girl Scouting.
UH Students Connect with Professionals at GSSJC Lessons in Networking Event
GSSJC welcomed members of the University of Houston’s Delta Zeta sorority to the Program Place for Girls for an inspiring evening focused on professional networking and empowerment.
The March event featured three dynamic rounds of speed mentoring, during which participants chatted with 16 accomplished professional women. Through these conversations, the young women strengthened their confidence, sharpened essential networking skills, and gained real-world insights to support their future careers. Many of the mentors are part of GSSJC’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN).
Thank you to the incredible mentors who generously shared their time, wisdom, and encouragement. Your dedication is helping to shape confident, capable leaders – and making a lasting difference in the lives of the next generation. Interested in being a part of WLN, contact Diane Likeness at dlikeness@sjgs.org or 713-292-0346.
Thank You, Donors!
$100,000-$499,999 –
Silver
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation
$50,000-$99,999 –
Bronze
Roberto J. Bayardo
Anna Bayardo Charlton EOG Resources, Inc.
$25,000-$49,999 –Ambassador
The HCA Foundation
$10,000-$24,999 –
Senior
Harry E. Bovay Jr. Foundation
Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation
$5,000-$9,999 – Cadette
Craig B. Allen
Baker Hughes
The Estate of Marlene Edwards
Gulf Coast Medical Foundation
OCuSOFT Inc
Texas Pacific Land Corporation
The Trull Foundation
$1,000-$4,999 – Junior American Academy of Dermatology Association Bank of America
Anne V. Blount Boushka Family Fund
Caterpillar Foundation
James Collins
Constellation Energy Group Foundation Inc.
Fort Bend Junior Service League
Corrie B. Jenkins
Marlene and Richard Jones
Margaret Lincoln Black Employees of Macquarie Group
Dawn Milne
Sally Anne Schmidt Sewell Automotive Companies
William J. and Donna S. Sisak
$250-$999 – Brownie
Barbara and Bill Barnes
Georg Barrett
Marjorie Bell
Vincent Berend
Marj D. Bernhardt
Carolyn M. Campbell
Mary Jo H. Cantu
Andrea Cavalier
Magna R. Cayll
Brigette Crofoot
Rudy T. and M. Susanne Dismuke
Jennifer Gonzales
Rosie Haffemann
Kendra Scott LLC
The Kroger Company
Katherine and Kevin Lavery
Kirin McCrory MOD Pizza
Yvonne Myles
Teresa and Daniel Peneguy
Phillips 66 Company
Anita M. Shorosky
Katherine M. Tamer
Eboni Taylor Mallett
Great care has been taken to ensure the proper recognition of our donors. If an error or omission does occur, we apologize and hope you will bring it to our attention.
Email Suzanne Carmona at scarmona@sjgs.org. Contributions made Jan. 1 – March 31, 2026.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Travelers
Carol and John Warley
Western Midstream Zebra Technologies
Memorials
In Memory of
Georgann Barrett
Patricia Adams
Terrie Bean-Minero
Terri Brown
Rosie Haffemann
Judy K. Harris
Roni Kohanim
Fran Manwaring
Cheryl L. O’Brien
Maryann B. Orr
Katherine R. Roby
Lori L. Seelhoff
Mary Rose Smith
Sonja Stephens
Katherine M. Tamer
Margaret Vaughn
Carol Warren
Joanne M. Williams
In Memory of
Becky Bartoldi
Andrea Cavalier
In Memory of
Bonnie Bereswill
Rae Friedman
Corinne Johnson
Diane Mayer
In Memory of
Marlene Edwards
Barbara S. Barnes
Linda Sheriff Batasch
Barbara G. Cochran
Charles H. Davenport
Susan Sheriff Hunter
Sandra A. Judson
Anne Sheriff Makowski
Beverly M. Miner
Jeanne Sheriff
Joanne M. Williams
In Memory of
Barb Hahan
Andrea Cavalier
In Memory of Adryann “Rusty” McCrory
Patricia Adams
Georg Barrett
Terrie Bean-Minero
Terri Brown
Frances Browning
Johanna Chesser
Karen Curtis
Dawn D. Donaldson
Nancy C. Flatt
Margaret Fowler
Debby Fredrickson
Anna-Maria Gebert
Judy K. Harris
Claudia W. Hayslip
Rosie Haffemann
Janet M. Heppard
Jessica Heppard
Kathleen Jaap
Sandra A. Judson
Robin Kohler
Susan M. Kutzner
Debra A. Lewis
Kirin McCrory
Debra A. Morrow
Cheryl L. O’Brien
Pelican Point LLC Lake Fork
Rainbow Trails
Community
Katherine R. Roby
Karen P. Saenz
Lori L. Seelhoff
Mary Rose Smith
Sonja Stephens
Tamara S. Swinbank
Katherine M. Tamer
Rebecca Thorpe
Margaret Vaughn
Carol Warren
Noreen Wasserman
Joanne M. Williams
Cathy Wining-Thomas
In Memory of Elizabeth Laura Phipps
Laura Tant
In Memory of Kim Vaughan
Rhonda Hart
Honorariums
In Honor of Kasey and Christy Chinn
Sandy Rivera
In Honor of Wally Davis
Nancy W. Mattison
In Honor of Jay Lewis Black Employees of Macquarie Group
In Honor of Troop 25216
Mary Jo H. Cantu
In Honor of Ella Shaw’s Bat Mitzvah
Benjamin Brochstein
HCA Medical Day Inspires the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland opened its doors to local Girl Scouts this Spring for an unforgettable, hands-on Medical Day, giving them an inspiring look into the many STEM careers that keep a hospital running.
The day began with a warm welcome from the hospital’s CEO, who shared his journey from nurse to leader, reminding girls that there are many paths into health care. As they toured radiology, surgery, and the lab, the girls discovered how each department plays a vital role in patient care. In the lab, the girls learned how imaging, sterilization procedures, and diagnostic testing are critical to positive health outcomes.
They wrapped up with conversations with nurses who shared their day-to-day work and what inspired them to pursue nursing careers. The girls even learned how to perform CPR, gaining a valuable life-saving skill. The girls met a physician and native Houstonian who shared what it takes to pursue a career in medicine.
Thank you to HCA Houston Healthcare for opening your doors and sparking curiosity. Experiences like Medical Day help girls build confidence, explore career possibilities, and imagine their future in health care and STEM.
