November 8, 2013
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Girl Scouts Recognizes Six Extraordinary OC Leaders Nearly 400 guests came together to recognize six extraordinary local female leaders, all Girl Scout Alumnae, and raise over $271,000 for Girl Scouts of Orange County at its Fourth Annual Celebrate Leadership event at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Each honoree was matched with a current Orange County Girl Scout through a shared “key to leadership,” linking these leaders of tomorrow with leaders of today. Each guest went home with a beautiful 2014 Keepsake Calendar, featuring stunning photographs of the honorees with their partner Girl Scouts. The 2013 Celebrated Leadership Honorees are: Ashleigh Aitken, of Anaheim Hills, Of Counsel at Aitken*Aitken *Cohn; Shannon Eusey, of Newport Beach, Co-founder and President of Beacon Pointe Advisors; Donna Giordano, of Huntington Beach, President of Ralphs Grocery Company, Joan Patronite Kelly, of Huntington Beach, Managing Principal and co-founder of BonTerra Consulting; Ingrid Otero-Smart, of Capistrano Beach, President of Casanova Pendrill and Laila Pence, of Tustin, Owner and President of Pence Wealth Management “We are proud to recognize these exceptional women,” said Nancy Nygren, CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County. “They are each leaders in their respective fields and truly serve as role models for tomorrow’s female leaders.” An outstanding event committee chaired by Nella Webster O’Grady of Palo Capital, helped make the event a tremendous success. The silent auction area was abuzz with excitement as bidders were perusing all the fabulous items available. Dinner was served, attendees started off with Organic Baby Greens with Chevre, Candied Pecans, Roasted Apples with Balsamic Dressing. The entrée was a Petite Filet of Beef with Red Wine Sauce and Chimichurri on Potato au Gratin with Maine Diver Scallops on Truffle Risotto, Ragout of Mushrooms, Carrots and Brussel Sprouts. Featured on the tables were the delectable Tiered Center Piece of Desserts which included Chocolate Salted Carmel Mousse and Lemon Meringue Tart. After dinner, the live auction was started with some folks going head to head trying to get their favorite item. Top live auction items for the evening were a private boat parade party for 50 at the elegant harbor home of Victoria and David Collins, including catering; a personal golf tournament for 12 at Shady Canyon Golf Club and the most sought after item of the evening, one lucky guest won a lock up and lunch with Sheriff Hutchens from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Funds raised will support Girl Scouts of Orange County’s high quality leadership development programs for more than 22,000 Girl Scouts and to recruit, train, and support the more than 14,000 adult members and volunteers who guide and support them. In addition, funds will be used to develop new Girl Scout programs focusing on career exploration and changing the world, while emphasizing the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills. Girl Scouts is the nation’s preeminent leadership development program and the leading authority on girls’ healthy development. According to a recent study conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute in conjunction with an independent research firm, women who were Girl Scouts as children display significantly more positive life outcomes than non-Girl Scout alumnae, with higher perceptions of self, higher rates of volunteerism and civic engagement, higher rates of college education and higher household incomes than non-alumnae. Girl Scouts is in its 101st year of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Orange County alone, over 22,000 Girl Scouts from every social and economic background are developing values, skills and abilities for success in the 21st century. To join, volunteer, reconnect with or donate to Girl Scouts, visit www.GirlScoutsOC.org. Page 16
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Dr. Judy Rosener, Kim Felton, Dr. Victoria Collins.
McKenna Brownell, Celebrate Leadership Chair Nella Webster O’Grady, Madeline Salvatierra, Jacqueline Orr, Ella Chang (in front)
Girl Scout Madeline Salvatierra Girl Scouts of Orange County with Celebrate Leadership Honoree CEO Nancy Nygren and Board Shannon Eusey, wearing her Girl Chair Julie Miller-Phipps Scout sash from when she was a girl.
Girl Scout Alumna Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Celebrate Leadership Honoree Laila Pence, Girl Scouts of Orange County CEO Nancy Nygren.