2009 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
2009 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
2009 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
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Fund Development<br />
Fund Development 18<br />
Grants<br />
GSCI is fortunate to have the support <strong>of</strong> numerous corporations and foundations in fulfilling our mission to<br />
develop the leadership potential in all girls. In partnership with our corporate and foundation supporters, we<br />
are able to provide the kinds <strong>of</strong> relevant programs that today’s girls want and need. <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>Illinois</strong> received two major grants from <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> the USA to support girl programs in central <strong>Illinois</strong>. A<br />
$50,000 uniquely ME! Dove self-esteem grant allows us to provide self-esteem activities to 10,000 girls in<br />
grades 4-12. A $10,000 Lockheed Martin grant in support <strong>of</strong> the GSCI S.T.E.M. program assists us in <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.<br />
Special Events<br />
Successful fundraising events provide <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> a terrific opportunity to help raise<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> our mission while raising funds. Fund Development Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals planned and implemented<br />
thirteen successful fundraising events, including a golf outing, a <strong>Girl</strong> Scout fashion show, two phone-a-thons,<br />
and three Friendship Circle luncheons. Community events such as Diamonds Are a <strong>Girl</strong>’s Best Friend<br />
Celebrations and Women <strong>of</strong> Distinction Awards honor friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scouting in our communities.<br />
Diamonds Are a <strong>Girl</strong>’s Best Friend honorees Women <strong>of</strong> Distinction Award Recipients<br />
Brian Byers, Decatur Aya Fubara-Enelia, Danville<br />
Becky H<strong>of</strong>mann, Peoria Judith Jespsen-Popel, Paxton<br />
Andy Nickelson, Quincy Lyn Jones, Champaign<br />
Sharon Riechers, Springfield Kay Smoot, Fairmount<br />
Patricia Webber, Bloomington Lela Wilson, Urbana<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Campaigns<br />
Gifts to our annual campaigns recognize the importance <strong>of</strong> supporting the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout program in central<br />
<strong>Illinois</strong>. The following campaigns help support our efforts to build girls <strong>of</strong> courage, confidence, and character.<br />
• Gifts for <strong>Girl</strong>s helps to raise operating revenue for <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong><br />
• Campership Appeal provides girls with an economic need the opportunity to attend camp<br />
• Membership Assistance Appeal funds membership registration for girls in need<br />
• Family Partnership Campaign gives <strong>Girl</strong> Scout families the opportunity to support <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> with a financial contribution
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