2009 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

11 Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting in Review
Girl Scouts of Central illinois
Second Annual Meeting
November 14, 2009
Marriott hotel and Conference Center
Normal, iL
The entire council came together in one location for a day of business, fun,
and celebration at the second annual meeting of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois.
The occasion was made even more momentous due to the fact that it included
a Girl Scout Extravaganza with over 500 girls, a leader appreciation luncheon that
served over 100 key volunteers, and a very special keynote speaker, Connie L. Lindsey.
The room was overflowing with staff, volunteers, and girls during this standing room only event as Girl Scouting’s
highest ranking volunteer shared from her wealth of experiences. We would like to thank the following Girl Scouts
for helping to make the day special by leading the day’s opening flag ceremony; leading us in the Pledge
of Allegiance, the Girl Scout Promise, and the Girl Scout Law; and retiring the colors: Brownie Troop 1126,
Junior Troop 1392, Junior Troop 1577, Cadette Troop 1126, and Cadette Troop 1204. After the meeting,
Ms. Lindsey met local Girl Scouts for photo opportunities and distributed President’s patches.
A volunteer appreciation luncheon immediately following the annual meeting brought together in one room
over 100 leaders from across the council. This time of networking and fellowship gave the council the
opportunity to thank leaders for all that they do for girls – delivering the Girl Scout program, serving as role
models, and so much more.
Simultaneous with the annual meeting, a Girl Scout Extravaganza provided girls of all ages the opportunity to
experience a day of Girl Scout fun and education. Highlights of the extravaganza included an archery range, a
climbing wall, hands-on environmental displays, summer camp previews, and educational booths about
Girl Scout Journeys, the new GSCI Alumnae Association, and the Family Partnership Campaign.