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<strong>2009</strong> ANNUAL REPORT<br />
Building <strong>Girl</strong> Leaders For Today<br />
Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> www.CountryGalleryPhotography.com<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scouting builds girls <strong>of</strong> courage, confidence, <strong>and</strong> character<br />
who make the world a better place<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines 1
2 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
The <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Promise<br />
On my honor, I will try:<br />
To serve God* <strong>and</strong> my country,<br />
To help people at all times,<br />
<strong>and</strong> to live by the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Law.<br />
The <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Law<br />
I will do my best to be honest <strong>and</strong> fair,<br />
friendly <strong>and</strong> helpful,<br />
considerate <strong>and</strong> caring,<br />
courageous <strong>and</strong> strong, <strong>and</strong><br />
responsible for what I say <strong>and</strong> do,<br />
<strong>and</strong> to<br />
respect myself <strong>and</strong> others,<br />
respect authority,<br />
use resources wisely,<br />
make the world a better place, <strong>and</strong><br />
be a sister to every <strong>Girl</strong> Scout.<br />
*The word “God” can be interpreted in a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> ways, depending on one’s spiritual beliefs.<br />
When reciting the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Promise, it is okay to<br />
replace the word “God” with whatever word your<br />
spiritual beliefs dictate.<br />
Photos courtesy <strong>of</strong> www.CountryGalleryPhotography.com
A Foundation <strong>of</strong> Commitment<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin<br />
Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines<br />
81 Service Units serving 39 counties.<br />
Our <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leadership journey has been filled with growth,<br />
challenge, <strong>and</strong> new opportunities. Our efforts gave girls leadership choices<br />
focused on discovering themselves, connecting with others, <strong>and</strong> taking action<br />
to make the world a better place.<br />
We experienced growth throughout the organization. We reached more<br />
members, provided more programs, <strong>and</strong> increased summer camp<br />
participation. These success stories built girl leaders today. Like many<br />
throughout our nation, Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines faced a difficult financial path.<br />
We are confident the coming year will bring successes. We have a dedicated<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, committed funders, <strong>and</strong> caring volunteers to move forward.<br />
There is a solid plan for continuing our work <strong>and</strong> remaining a strong <strong>and</strong> resourceful council delivering leadership<br />
experiences to girls.<br />
Our volunteers <strong>and</strong> financial supporters provide the building blocks in our foundation <strong>of</strong> girl leadership, <strong>and</strong><br />
we couldn’t have achieved our success <strong>and</strong> growth this year without you. Enjoy reading a snapshot <strong>of</strong> our<br />
leadership journey over the past year, <strong>and</strong> our quest to build girls <strong>of</strong> courage, confidence, <strong>and</strong> character who make<br />
our world a better place.<br />
Laurie Hoenig Leigh Ann Davis<br />
Council President Chief Executive Officer<br />
Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines service area spans over portions <strong>of</strong><br />
two states. There are 3 regions, with staff serving<br />
every community. With regional <strong>and</strong> departmental<br />
teams, we use both human <strong>and</strong> financial resources<br />
wisely to continuously improve our services for girls.<br />
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Membership <strong>Girl</strong>s - 9,422 Adults - 2,711<br />
The <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Movement is open to all<br />
girls <strong>and</strong> adults who accept the<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Promise <strong>and</strong> Law <strong>and</strong> meet<br />
the membership requirements.<br />
The 2008-09 membership year ended with a<br />
3.1% increase in girl membership. A total <strong>of</strong> 9,422 girls or 290<br />
more girls registered as members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Wisconsin Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines over the previous year. This<br />
total reflects 3,116 new girl members <strong>and</strong> 6,306 re-registering<br />
members, bringing our girl retention rate to 69%. Ninety four<br />
new girls joined through the Bring a Friend program.<br />
Within the 39 county jurisdiction, Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines Council<br />
serves 11% <strong>of</strong> the available girls with a combined total <strong>of</strong> 1,157<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scout troops overall. Of the 9,422 registered girl members,<br />
8,477 girls were served through traditional volunteer led<br />
troop programs. The Council’s Outreach Program served 676<br />
girls with 431 from urban areas in greater <strong>Minnesota</strong>, 146 in<br />
rural areas, <strong>and</strong> 99 in an American Indian Nation.<br />
269 girls were individually registered Juliette <strong>Girl</strong>s <strong>Scouts</strong><br />
with 104 <strong>of</strong> these girls participating in the Council’s <strong>Girl</strong> Scout<br />
by Mail Program.<br />
Our adult membership reflects a 78% retention rate or 2,123<br />
adults who re-registered <strong>and</strong> 588 adult members that were<br />
new to Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines Council for a total adult membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2,711 with 336 lifetime members. Total girl <strong>and</strong> adult<br />
membership for 2008-09 was 12,133.<br />
4 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
2008-09 Total <strong>Girl</strong> Membership<br />
by Grade<br />
Kindergarten 381<br />
First 1,142<br />
Second 1,553<br />
Third 1,562<br />
Fourth 1,420<br />
Fifth 1,223<br />
Sixth 874<br />
Seventh 412<br />
Eighth 240<br />
Ninth 184<br />
Tenth 114<br />
Eleventh 113<br />
Twelfth 131<br />
Unreported 73<br />
Total 9,422<br />
Demographic Breakdown <strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong>s Served<br />
Through traditional troop <strong>and</strong> Juliette program<br />
167 girls are American Indian/Alaskan Native<br />
21 girls are African American<br />
44 girls are Asian<br />
7,219 girls are White<br />
134 girls are Hispanic or Latino<br />
20 girls are listed as “other race”<br />
242 girls are multi-racial<br />
The families <strong>of</strong> 899 girls chose not to report.
Outreach programming is tailored to the needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> the communities being served. Culture <strong>and</strong> community<br />
are integrated into Outreach. For instance, in Willmar,<br />
where one-fourth <strong>of</strong> the school district is Latino, an after<br />
school <strong>Girl</strong> Scout program called SISTERS (Stay in School to<br />
Enjoy Real Success) engages Latina girls through Latin<br />
dance. <strong>Girl</strong>s have fun <strong>and</strong> are comfortable in this bilingual<br />
setting. The program is really a truancy <strong>and</strong> tutoring<br />
program, using fitness <strong>and</strong> culturally fun activities to recruit<br />
<strong>and</strong> retain Latina girls.<br />
Product Sales<br />
Through the Outreach Program<br />
83 girls are American Indian/Alaskan Native<br />
112 girls are African American<br />
101 girls are white<br />
52 girls are listed as “other race”<br />
19 girls are multi-racial<br />
2008 Fall Sale: Nuts, C<strong>and</strong>y & Magazines<br />
2,675 girls sold 62,795 items <strong>and</strong> 4,377 magazine<br />
subscriptions, earning $92,404.73 in troop pr<strong>of</strong>it.<br />
<strong>2009</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Cookie Program<br />
7,480 girls sold 975,174 packages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Cookies<br />
earning $507,662.80 in troop base <strong>and</strong> cash plan pr<strong>of</strong>its<br />
<strong>and</strong> troop bonuses.<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Members served through the<br />
Outreach Program in 2008-09<br />
Location # <strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong>s # <strong>of</strong> troops per location<br />
Bemidji 115 15<br />
Duluth 112 5<br />
St. Cloud 319 8<br />
Willmar 130 9<br />
<strong>Girl</strong>s earned $290,568 in Cookie Dough to use for programs,<br />
camp, in the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Shops, or for other activities.<br />
The families <strong>of</strong> 309 girls chose not to report<br />
Another example is an Outreach troop in Ponemah, a<br />
community on the Red Lake Indian Reservation that decided<br />
to address a community concern – recycling. <strong>Girl</strong>s worked<br />
together with adult volunteers to apply for a grant to start<br />
a recycling program on the pow-wow grounds. The troop<br />
walked through the three pillars <strong>of</strong> the leadership model –<br />
DISCOVER, CONNECT <strong>and</strong> TAKE ACTION – the end result was<br />
leadership in their own community!<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> girls served through<br />
the Outreach Program by Grade<br />
Kindergarten 39<br />
First 103<br />
Second 99<br />
Third 88<br />
Fourth 94<br />
Fifth 73<br />
Sixth 58<br />
Seventh 37<br />
Eighth 29<br />
Ninth 10<br />
Tenth 5<br />
Eleventh 5<br />
Twelfth 6<br />
Unreported 30<br />
Total 676<br />
Selling products is a fun program activity that teaches girls how<br />
to set realistic goals, work as a team, manage money, <strong>and</strong><br />
be entrepreneurs. Each troop or group that sells cookies or<br />
fall product earns money for<br />
its treasury <strong>and</strong> plans how to spend<br />
that money to achieve its goals. The<br />
proceeds are used for field trips,<br />
service projects, <strong>and</strong> other activities.<br />
In addition, <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> can earn<br />
age-appropriate pr<strong>of</strong>iciency awards<br />
as part <strong>of</strong> their experience with<br />
cookie activities.<br />
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Program/Camp<br />
Local, national, <strong>and</strong> global service <strong>and</strong> action are core<br />
elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leadership Experience. In addition<br />
to activities at the troop <strong>and</strong> service unit level, the Lakes <strong>and</strong><br />
Pines program team provided unique programs <strong>and</strong><br />
partnership with community resources to <strong>of</strong>fer additional<br />
options for girls.<br />
Program<br />
2,938 girls <strong>and</strong> 1097 adults<br />
registered to participate in<br />
council sponsored programs<br />
135 programs <strong>of</strong>fered.<br />
6 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Camp<br />
3% increase in campers<br />
over Summer 2008.<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Camp Location Participants<br />
Shingobee Timbers Resident Camp 585<br />
Shingobee Timbers Troop Camp 112<br />
Canoe Base 133<br />
Canoe Base NCRW Destination 33<br />
Camp Roundelay Resident Camp 550<br />
Camp Roundelay Troop Camp 603<br />
Program Provided for outside youth groups 68<br />
Most Popular Programs<br />
Shingobee Timbers: Roundelay:<br />
Total 2,084<br />
Adventure <strong>Girl</strong>s Troop Camp<br />
Brownie Blast Horse Camp<br />
Treasure Hunt/ Jewel Quest Ready-Set-Go Riding<br />
Super Sis<br />
My Buddy Northern Lakes Canoe Base:<br />
She <strong>and</strong> I 5-Day Wilderness Canoe Trips<br />
Camper Quote—The trip was awesome <strong>and</strong> I had the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> my life! I want to be a guide or GIT! I love that trip!<br />
Parent Quote—This was the best camp experience my<br />
daughter has had to date. She was so happy when she came<br />
home <strong>and</strong> still talks about the experience 2 months later as if<br />
it was yesterday that she got home. I can not say enough<br />
good things about the program <strong>and</strong> the confidence that this<br />
experience provided.<br />
Outdoor Program Highlights<br />
Challenge Course—Each year has become more popular for girls.<br />
Long time Roundelay Campers going to Shingobee <strong>and</strong><br />
Shingobee going to Roundelay.<br />
Summer staff members kept the energy <strong>and</strong> enthusiasm from<br />
the first day <strong>of</strong> camp to the last.<br />
Combined staff training amongst the three summer programs.<br />
The Teen Action Board successfully completed<br />
its first year after its initiation at the <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> Meeting.<br />
Eighteen girls representing all parts <strong>of</strong> the council are<br />
addressing teen issues <strong>and</strong> programming in an effort to<br />
focus on the needs <strong>and</strong> leadership skills <strong>of</strong> older <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong>.
<strong>Girl</strong> Achievements<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Gold Award Recipients<br />
<strong>Girl</strong>s ages 14-17 are eligible to earn the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Gold Award, the highest award in <strong>Girl</strong> Scouting. Each year approximately<br />
3,000 girls across the country earn this prestigious award which recognizes outst<strong>and</strong>ing accomplishments in the areas <strong>of</strong><br />
leadership, community service, career planning <strong>and</strong> personal development.<br />
Art In The Park<br />
Laura Anderson, Milaca<br />
Britta Gahm, Milaca<br />
Elizabeth Golden, Milaca<br />
Diabetes Education in the Schools<br />
Rebecca Huesers, St. Joseph<br />
Holocaust Witness: The Story <strong>of</strong> Anne Frank<br />
Victoria Johnson, Hermantown<br />
Christine Thomas, Two Harbors<br />
HOPE (Helping Our Polluted Environment)<br />
Mary Gondringer, Albany<br />
Sarah Nienaber, Albany<br />
Patience for Patients<br />
Laura Dorle, St. Cloud<br />
Alyssa Jameson, St. Cloud<br />
Powerful Prayer Pamphlets<br />
Kristene Foreman, Spicer<br />
Building Literacy with the<br />
Saint Francis Xavier School Project<br />
Teresa Zingale, Sartell<br />
Spectacular Sunday Nights<br />
Samantha Greeney, St. Cloud<br />
Alyssa Zieglmeier, St. Cloud<br />
Student Ambassador Program at<br />
Vermilion Community College<br />
Rebecca Klein, Ely<br />
VA Reminiscence Kits<br />
Ailsa Odom, St. Cloud<br />
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<strong>2009</strong> Silver Award Recipients<br />
Bags For Kids Can<br />
Becca Doll, St. Cloud<br />
Bake Sale to End Hunger<br />
Katie Leither, Richmond<br />
Kristie Leither, Richmond<br />
Bringing Kids Back Into Nature<br />
Courtney St. Aoro, Zimmerman<br />
Camp Stars <strong>and</strong> Stripes<br />
Mashauna Brudwick, Sauk Rapids<br />
Kendra Gross, Sauk Rapids<br />
Chelsea Taylor, Sauk Rapids<br />
Daisy <strong>and</strong> Brownie Days<br />
Jackie LaLiberte, Duluth<br />
Marie Sorensen, Duluth<br />
Melissa Stoneburner, Duluth<br />
Brooke Taylor, Duluth<br />
Day Camp for Osakis<br />
Bira Hope Nienaber, Osakis<br />
Brooke Waldorf, Osakis<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Bronze Award Recipients<br />
Across the Years<br />
Amy Eisenschenk, Cold Spring<br />
Kendra Klaphake, Cold Spring<br />
Dena Rubash, Cold Spring<br />
Adventure Day<br />
Demi Behrendt, Duluth<br />
Chiara Deluca, Duluth<br />
Alexis DeWall, Duluth<br />
Alexis Foeltz, Duluth<br />
Raija Johnson, Duluth<br />
Carmen Kachelmyer, Duluth<br />
Rachael Layne, Duluth<br />
Samantha Str<strong>and</strong>, Duluth<br />
Kiara Westendorf, Duluth<br />
All About Bluebirds <strong>and</strong> Their Home<br />
Julia Gams, Mora<br />
Kayla Gaude-Ringler, Mora<br />
Michelle Goodwind, Grassa<br />
Sarahjane Madison, Mora<br />
Nicole Reed, Mora<br />
Emmalee Sundet, Mora<br />
Gabby Sundet, Mora<br />
Grace Uhlenkott, Mora<br />
Anna Marie House Easter Party<br />
JordynLynn Millen, Princeton<br />
Birthday Bags<br />
Kennedy Gratke, Sartell<br />
Hannah Lakmann, Sartell<br />
Sarah Symanietz, Sartell<br />
Lauren Tilstra, Sartell<br />
8 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Emma’s Story-Miniature Horse Education<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Polipnick, Milaca<br />
Father/Daughter Sock Hop<br />
Ashley Bogan, Willmar<br />
Brianna Hoover, Willmar<br />
Katelyn McDowell, Willmar<br />
Isabel Ramirez, Willmar<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Shed Project<br />
Ashley Ages, Big Lake<br />
Sarah Impola, Big Lake<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> as One<br />
Rachel Berg, Duluth<br />
Erica Churchill, Duluth<br />
Marissa Hansen, Duluth<br />
Amber Kling, Duluth<br />
Julie Ostazeski, Duluth<br />
Stephanie Weller, Duluth<br />
Blankets <strong>and</strong> Supplies for Humane Society<br />
Katie Bushaw, St. Cloud<br />
Joelle Edwards, Kimball<br />
Erika Gilpatrick, Kimball<br />
Sierra Stanley, Kimball<br />
Blankets for Westly Residents<br />
Mariah Collins, Hermantown<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Fritzinger, Duluth<br />
Sarah Johnson, Duluth<br />
Sydnie Martwig, Duluth<br />
Violet Wennberg, Duluth<br />
Bookmarks for <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong><br />
Greta Benson, St. Cloud<br />
Tessa Erickson-Thoemke, St. Cloud<br />
Elizabeth Huebsch, St. Cloud<br />
Gabrielle Kolb, St. Cloud<br />
Madison Prom, St. Cloud<br />
Meghan Voight, St. Cloud<br />
Brownie Fun Day<br />
Marissa Bauer, Albany<br />
Elizabeth Dickhous, Albany<br />
Michelle Fuchs, Albany<br />
Emily Nienaber, Albany<br />
Brittany Roering, Albany<br />
Harley S<strong>and</strong>, Albany<br />
Brianne Wolbeck, Albany<br />
Brittany Wolbeck, Albany<br />
The highest award girls ages 11-14 can earn, the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout<br />
Silver Award represents a girl’s accomplishments in <strong>Girl</strong><br />
Scouting <strong>and</strong> her community as she grows <strong>and</strong> works to<br />
improve her life <strong>and</strong> the lives <strong>of</strong> others.<br />
Health Fair<br />
Laura Braegelmann, Cold Spring<br />
Matty DuHoux, Cold Spring<br />
McKenzie v<strong>and</strong>er Hagen, Cold Spring<br />
Making Senior Citizens Smile<br />
Haley Martin-Weyer, Rice<br />
Mom’s Day Out<br />
Mara Munter-Warba<br />
Operation Backpack<br />
Samantha Deans, Sartell<br />
Brittany Klehr, Sartell<br />
Amy Kovall, Sartell<br />
BriAnna Kruzel, Sartell<br />
Princeton Pantry Tidy Up Project<br />
Ashley Schmidt, Princeton<br />
Project Help a Family<br />
Kenzie Mills, Freeport<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Warzecha, Melrose<br />
Lisa Weber, Melrose<br />
Project Wildlife<br />
Madison Benz, Aitkin<br />
Brianna Fuller, Aitkin<br />
Ashley Mat’e, Aitkin<br />
Kristin Salmonson, Aitkin<br />
Science Sleuth<br />
Carmen Imdieke, Hines<br />
Morgan Jung, Tenstrike<br />
Sharing <strong>Girl</strong> Scout History<br />
Samantha Janssen, Zimmerman<br />
Winter Warmth for Lifehouse for Youth<br />
Jessica Abernethy-Hermantown<br />
Madison Davis-Hermantown<br />
Amy Nemec-Hermantown<br />
Allison Schnobrich-Hermantown<br />
The highest award a girl ages 8-11 can earn, the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout<br />
Bronze Award recognizes a girl’s leadership <strong>and</strong> planning<br />
skills necessary to follow through on a project that makes a<br />
positive impact on the community.<br />
Caring for All Creatures<br />
Savannah Bailey, Duluth<br />
Alyssa Donahue, Duluth<br />
Brianna Hautajarvi, Duluth<br />
Janessa Kuhlmey, Duluth<br />
Dakotah Peterson, Duluth<br />
Alexis Rajanen, Duluth<br />
Mikayla Rajanen, Duluth<br />
Lubov Willms, Duluth<br />
Cats <strong>and</strong> Dog Treat Bags<br />
Cass<strong>and</strong>ra Evans, Sauk Rapids<br />
Christine Green, Sauk Rapids<br />
Brooke Lorentz, Sauk Rapids<br />
Nicole Prom, St. Cloud<br />
Samantha Ziwicki, Clearwater<br />
Christmas Party<br />
Brittany Eklund, Saginaw<br />
Stephanie Fitzl<strong>of</strong>f, Duluth<br />
Tiffany Isaacson, Saginaw<br />
Jordan Tribby, Saginaw<br />
Clean Up Rainbow Park<br />
Lincoln Park<br />
Megan Han, Staples<br />
Amber St. Martin, Staples<br />
Shayla Schimelfenig, Staples<br />
Tabitha Wagner, Hewitt<br />
Clothing Protectors For Residents <strong>of</strong><br />
Courage Cottage<br />
Brittany Cardwell, Donnelly<br />
Nicole Hansen, Alberta<br />
Rachel Wagner, Morris<br />
Cooper – Our Canine Dog Friend<br />
Carla Bromenschenkel, Rockville<br />
Abby Schramel, Cold Spring<br />
Creating Yarn Buddies<br />
Maddison Moyer, Watkins<br />
Easter Egg Hunt for Albany<br />
Abigail Blonigen, St. Martin<br />
Sara Kellner, Albany<br />
Alexis Schwinghamer, Albany<br />
Sarah Tholkes, Albany<br />
Kayla Zarbok, Albany<br />
Encouraging Support for Our Schools<br />
Maria Flynn, St. Joseph<br />
Ally Hallonquist, St. Cloud<br />
Victoria Heinen, St. Cloud<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Lee, St. Cloud<br />
Josie Maus-Conn, Clear Lake<br />
Morgan Prom, St. Cloud<br />
Courtney Roelike, St. Joseph<br />
Natalie Roth, St. Cloud<br />
Lauren Zenzen, Sauk Rapids<br />
First Aid Kits<br />
Jamie Emsl<strong>and</strong>er, Foley<br />
Fun <strong>and</strong> Fitness Thinking Day<br />
Rachel Gagliardi, St. Cloud<br />
Jennifer Kor, St. Cloud<br />
Molly Parries, St. Cloud<br />
Megan Seehusen, St. Cloud<br />
Jori Spohr, St. Cloud<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Round Up<br />
MaeAnna LaFavor, Hovl<strong>and</strong>
<strong>2009</strong> Bronze Award Recipients—continued<br />
Garden Gifts<br />
Victoria Cook, Hermantown<br />
Ocean Gr<strong>and</strong>, Hermantown<br />
Jessie Halverson, Hermantown<br />
Danielle Johnson, Duluth<br />
Sara Johnson, Duluth<br />
Serena Johnson, Duluth<br />
Tess Johnson, Hermantown<br />
Taylor Knox Dillon, Hermantown<br />
Sydney McEwen, Proctor<br />
Lyndzie Moore, Duluth<br />
Caitlyn Reno, Duluth<br />
Emily Reno, Duluth<br />
Paige Sinner, Hermantown<br />
Help the Humane Society<br />
Danielle Anderson-R<strong>and</strong>all<br />
Rachel Lambert-Little Falls<br />
Pamela Mellema-R<strong>and</strong>all<br />
Lily Rice-Pierz<br />
Helping Animals at Lake<br />
Superior Zoo<br />
Talia Beech-Brown, Duluth<br />
Kalise DeRoche, Duluth<br />
Melissa Martin, Duluth<br />
Keanna Miller, Duluth<br />
Abigail Myrick, Duluth<br />
McKenzie Olson, Duluth<br />
Hannah Packingham, Duluth<br />
Lacey Robertson, Duluth<br />
Calista Tucker, Duluth<br />
Devin Wichlacz, Duluth<br />
Helping Someplace Safe<br />
Jessica Burks, Morris<br />
Agnes Dieter, Morris<br />
Breanna McNally, Morris<br />
McKayla Peterson, Morris<br />
Helping The Humane Society<br />
Taylor Carlson, Hinckley<br />
Emily Everson, St. Cloud<br />
Nicole Geisler, St. Cloud<br />
Julia Holt, Hinckley<br />
Jordan Jennings, Hinckley<br />
Chelsea Lahr, St. Cloud<br />
Charlotte Lock, Sauk Rapids<br />
Haley McGuire, Foley<br />
Sara Peterson, St. Cloud<br />
Sami Schmitt, Hinckley<br />
Treonna Steininger, St. Cloud<br />
Cass<strong>and</strong>ra Woischke, St. Cloud<br />
Megan Zniewski, St. Cloud<br />
International Day<br />
Lillian Minock, Cloquet<br />
K<strong>and</strong>iyohi County Humane<br />
Society<br />
Hannah Bollingmo Pallansch,<br />
Willmar<br />
Toni Bonnema, Willmar<br />
Emily Carlson, Willmar<br />
Madalyn Davis, Blomkest<br />
Katlyn Hansen, Willmar<br />
Emma Hodapp, Willmar<br />
Sydney Huntley, Willmar<br />
Cheyenne Nelson, Atwater<br />
Amber Pomerleau, Willmar<br />
Paige Wendt, Willmar<br />
Emilie Ziebarth, Willmar<br />
Kids Connection With Wings<br />
Lexi Bear, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Karina Carlsen, Miltona<br />
Madisyn Klimek, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Brooklyn Krohnfeldt, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Abbie Massmann, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Whitney Olson, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Makenna Schlangen, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Elisabeth Thorson, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Let’s Go Camping Badge Camp<br />
Shayla Marthaler, Osakis<br />
MaKayla Waltzing, Osakis<br />
May Day Baskets <strong>and</strong><br />
Talent Show<br />
Kristyn Ament, Bluffton<br />
Hadley Boline, Wadena<br />
Desiree Isola, Wadena<br />
Anna Kraemer, Wadena<br />
Katie Rokenbrodt, Wadena<br />
Memory Boards<br />
Airianna Beitler, Sartell<br />
Melanie Dimond, Sartell<br />
Kaylin Meyer, Sartell<br />
Playground Flower Pots<br />
Hannah Olson, Togo<br />
Northshore Focus Newsletter<br />
Shannon Baker, Duluth<br />
Sarah Cozzi, Duluth<br />
Melinda Davis, Duluth<br />
Becca Grumdahl, Duluth<br />
Marissa Helgen, Duluth<br />
Libby Johnson, Duluth<br />
Morgan Lee, Duluth<br />
Rebecca Martin, Duluth<br />
Kayla Nyenhuis, Duluth<br />
Jade Swor, Duluth<br />
Morgan Wittmers-Graves, Duluth<br />
Relay for Life<br />
Samantha Kirkl<strong>and</strong>, Wadena<br />
Senior Bingo<br />
Holly DuHoux, Cold Spring<br />
Sarah Dornburg, Cold Spring<br />
Jasmine Gladitsch, Cold Spring<br />
Rachel Klosterman, Cold Spring<br />
Emily Rapp, Cold Spring<br />
Emily Waletzko, Cold Spring<br />
Science <strong>and</strong> Art Camp for<br />
Daisies <strong>and</strong> Brownies<br />
Rachel Berg, Duluth<br />
Erica Churchill, Duluth<br />
Brooke Davis, Duluth<br />
Rachael DeAngelis, Duluth<br />
Kassidy Michelizzi, Duluth<br />
Lillian Millsop, Duluth<br />
Nancy Swanson, Duluth<br />
Moiri Wiel<strong>and</strong>, Duluth<br />
Science <strong>and</strong> Art Weekend<br />
Camp for Brownies<br />
Brooke Davis, Duluth<br />
Rachael DeAngelis, Duluth<br />
Kassidy Michelizzi<br />
Lillian Millsop<br />
Moira Weil<strong>and</strong><br />
Soles 4 Souls<br />
Anna Beckel, Baudette<br />
Briann Brosdahl, Williams<br />
Allison Lein, Williams<br />
Whitney Nelson, Baudette<br />
Amy O’Connell, Williams<br />
Samantha Plutko, Baudette<br />
Janie Sipe, Baudette<br />
Samantha Stokke, Baudette<br />
Religious Award<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Religious Awards<br />
are created by the national<br />
religious organizations <strong>and</strong><br />
recognized by <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
the USA. Each religious<br />
organization develops <strong>and</strong><br />
administers its own program,<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers it for girls to<br />
complete with the help <strong>of</strong> their<br />
families <strong>and</strong> religious leaders.<br />
The following girls received a<br />
Religious Award in <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Sterling Park Activities<br />
Brenna Amundson, St. Cloud<br />
Leah Jacobs, St. Cloud<br />
Cassidy King, St. Cloud<br />
Beth Ann Nikolas, St. Cloud<br />
Alexis Schmidt, St. Cloud<br />
Emma Trebtoske, St. Cloud<br />
Supply Drive for Animal Allies<br />
Rachael Dobbs, Hermantown<br />
Jenny Fournier, Hermantown<br />
Jessica Hodges, Hermantown<br />
Taylor Johnson, Hermantown<br />
Kaylee Matuszak, Hermantown<br />
Mareena Ribich, Hermantown<br />
Vision for the World<br />
Megan McDermott, Sartell<br />
Mari Nelson, St. Cloud<br />
Kaitlynn Roben, St. Cloud<br />
Megan Schulze, St. Cloud<br />
Hannah Staska, St. Cloud<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Vasek, St. Cloud<br />
Beacon Award Recipients<br />
The Beacon Award recognizes exceptional<br />
non-monetary contributions given to<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong>, the Beacon award honors the<br />
individual, business, school, or organization<br />
that has gone above <strong>and</strong> beyond expectations<br />
in supporting <strong>and</strong> making <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> possible<br />
in their community. A special non-<strong>Girl</strong> Scout<br />
adult who takes on a project <strong>and</strong> does an<br />
outst<strong>and</strong>ing job providing opportunities for<br />
girls may also receive this honor.<br />
Roman Catholic Church<br />
“I Live My Faith” Award<br />
for <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Juniors<br />
Coborn’s Big Lake<br />
Cabela’s<br />
Volunteering at Soup Kitchen<br />
Hannah Fletcher, Bemidji<br />
Olivia Harris, Bemidji<br />
Holly Skinner, Bemidji<br />
Working with the Community<br />
Samantha Angell, Becker<br />
Paige Artmann, Becker<br />
Briana Baumgartner, Becker<br />
Abigail Hendrickson, Becker<br />
Kalie Jergens, Becker<br />
Victoria Van Lith, Becker<br />
World Thinking Day<br />
Ashtyn Hnatek, Gr<strong>and</strong> Rapids<br />
Morgan Patrow, Cohasset<br />
Makenzie Shaffer, Gr<strong>and</strong> Rapids<br />
Sara Smourovich, Gr<strong>and</strong> Rapids<br />
Alyssa Sorenson, Gr<strong>and</strong> Rapids<br />
Demi Behrendt, Duluth, MN<br />
Rachael Dobbs, Duluth, MN<br />
Kiara Westendorf, Poplar, WI<br />
Jessica Hodges, Hermantown, MN<br />
Presbyterian “God <strong>and</strong> Country”<br />
Four Star Recipient<br />
Kristene Foreman, Spicer, MN<br />
Mille Lacs County Times<br />
Paynesville Total<br />
Entertainment Center<br />
Motley Elementary School<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines 9
Statement <strong>of</strong> Activities<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines<br />
Total All Classes<br />
Year Ended December September 30, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Public Support:<br />
Revenue:<br />
10 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Contributions – General 117,434<br />
Contributions – Special Events 38,601<br />
Foundations, Trusts, Gifts <strong>and</strong> Grants 96,515<br />
United Way Allocations 159,011<br />
In-Kind Contributions 64,569<br />
Program Related:<br />
Total Public Support 476,130<br />
Product Sales 1,915,927<br />
Program Activity Fees 503,281<br />
Net Council Shop Sales 121,654<br />
Other Revenue:<br />
Expenses:<br />
Investment Income 9,285<br />
Rental Income 4,520<br />
Miscellaneous Income 685<br />
Total Other Revenue 14,490<br />
Total Revenue 2,555,352<br />
Total Public Support <strong>and</strong> Revenue 3,031,482<br />
Program Services:<br />
Service to Troops 2,724,339<br />
Support Services:<br />
Management <strong>and</strong> General 469,426<br />
Fundraising 220,191<br />
Total Expenses 3,413,956<br />
Change in Net Assets -382,474<br />
NET ASSETS:<br />
Beginning <strong>of</strong> Year 4,295,591<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Public Support <strong>and</strong> Revenue<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Expenses<br />
Product Sales (Net)<br />
$1,915,927 - 63%<br />
Program Activity Fee<br />
$503,281 - 17%<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scout Merch<strong>and</strong>ise Sales (Net)<br />
$121,654 - 4%<br />
Other Revenue<br />
$14,490 - >1%<br />
Contributions, Grants, Special Events<br />
$252,550 - 8%<br />
United Way Allocations<br />
$159,011 - 5%<br />
In-Kind Donations<br />
$64,569 - 2%<br />
Total $3,031,482 - 100%<br />
Services to Troops<br />
$2,724,339 80%<br />
Fundraising<br />
$220,191 6%<br />
Management <strong>and</strong> General<br />
$469,426 14%<br />
Total $3,413,956 100%
Endowment Donations<br />
The Juliette Gordon Low Society<br />
Donors who contribute to our endowment fund, The Promise Foundation, demonstrate strong support for the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout tradition<br />
<strong>and</strong> dedication to ensuring the availability <strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scouting for all girls during generations to come. We extend a special thank you<br />
to Juliette Gordon Low Society members—they’ve made a commitment <strong>of</strong> $1,000 or more to the Promise Foundation through<br />
cash donation, designation <strong>of</strong> the Council as an insurance policy beneficiary, a charitable remainder trust or a will bequest.<br />
Carol Agnes<br />
American Association <strong>of</strong><br />
University Women-<br />
St. Cloud<br />
Marian Andersen<br />
Esther Anderson<br />
Tricia Andrews<br />
Anonymous 1<br />
Anonymous 2<br />
Elizabeth Anvary<br />
Elsie Jean Austin<br />
Jean Harries Baldwin<br />
Maxine Barnett<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ra Barnhouse<br />
Tamara <strong>and</strong> Robert Barrick<br />
Carol Barrymore<br />
Sally Jo Baumgartner<br />
Kathleen Beasley<br />
Bonita Benschoter<br />
Jan Bensen<br />
Kathleen Crawford Bernick<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ra <strong>and</strong> Steve Bjorum<br />
Barbara Bowling<br />
Beverly Bownik<br />
May Boylan<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y Bridges<br />
Beth <strong>and</strong> Cy Brown<br />
Brenda L. Brown<br />
Linda Bruner<br />
John <strong>and</strong> Brabara Butler<br />
Rebecca Butler<br />
Renée Cardarelle<br />
Rita Christensen<br />
Gifts in Memory<br />
Avis Carmen Mary Ann Anderson<br />
Avis Carmen Doris L. Bentele<br />
Avis Carmen Roy & Mrs. Mildred Rostvold<br />
Dr. Steven E. Lore Joyce Wittenhagen<br />
Elsie Mooers Jack K. & Judith A. Johnson<br />
Frances Ink Carol I. Marshall<br />
Frances Ink Mary Ann Lucas-Houx<br />
Maxine Lynch James M. & Cathleen A. Olson<br />
Myra King S. L. Toogood Froehle &<br />
M. A. Woolcott<br />
Myra King Bruce A. & Cheryl A. Skalbeck<br />
Myra King Lorena A. Palm<br />
Myra King Allen R. Evans<br />
Tarryl <strong>and</strong> Doug Clark<br />
Jenny Morrison-Cleary<br />
Laura J. Cook<br />
Sonja Sorensen Craig<br />
Joan Cramer<br />
Janice Culliton<br />
Linda Dahm<br />
Raymond Darkabd<br />
Marlene David<br />
Leigh Ann Davis<br />
Phyllis Davis<br />
Julie DeGeer Memorial<br />
Fund<br />
Catherine Diedrichsen<br />
Jean T. Dohm<br />
Jane Dolter<br />
Camille Doran<br />
Lylia Egel<strong>and</strong><br />
Mrs. Russell W. Eggers<br />
Heidi Favet<br />
Pat Feneis<br />
Nancy Fischer<br />
Brigid M. Fitzgerald<br />
Stephanie Foley<br />
Sharon L. Toogood Froehle<br />
Sarah Garret DeGrood<br />
Goldie Gershgol<br />
Kathy Gilbride<br />
Cheryl Gilchrist<br />
Dr. Tom Gonior<br />
Cynthia Graham<br />
Granite City Lions Club<br />
Theresa Grugel<br />
Shirley Hale<br />
Kim Hallgren<br />
Irja Hanson<br />
Linda Hanson<br />
Tara Harl<br />
Mace <strong>and</strong> Leah Harris<br />
Susan Harwood<br />
Rochelle Hass<br />
Agnes Hella<br />
Catherine Hill<br />
Laurie Hoenig<br />
Patricia H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
Mary Ann Lucas-Houx<br />
Kathleen Huls<br />
Lynn Hunt<br />
Paul Hunt<br />
Mike Ives<br />
Gail Ivers<br />
Shelley Jacobson<br />
Cindy Faye Johnson<br />
Marion <strong>and</strong> Lloyd Johnson<br />
Lynn Johnston<br />
Stephanie Jussila<br />
Margaret Kavanaugh<br />
Sue Keehr<br />
Dick Kerber<br />
Mary Lou Kerber<br />
M.H. King<br />
Karen Kjolhaug<br />
Marianne <strong>and</strong> Dean<br />
Kjolhaug<br />
In Memory <strong>of</strong> Donated by In Memory <strong>of</strong> Donated by<br />
Myra King Ralph & Denise Schnell<br />
Myra King James M. & Sharon S. Tolin<br />
Myra King Elizabeth J. Pokela<br />
Cathy Schleper Miller Paul & Leona Schleper<br />
Ora Sundquist Mary Ann Anderson<br />
Ora Sundquist Doris L. Bentele<br />
Ora Sundquist Mrs. Mildred Rostvold &<br />
Roy Rostvold<br />
Ora Sundquist Veronica & Roger Boucher<br />
Ora Sundquist Gerald & Roxanne Kaldor<br />
Ora Sundquist Leonard & Betty Pankuch<br />
Ora Sundquist Fern G. Apri<br />
Joyce <strong>and</strong> William Klundt<br />
Laura Kortuem<br />
Kathy Lahr<br />
Peggy <strong>and</strong> Steve Laraway<br />
Ed <strong>and</strong> Paula Lalor<br />
Family Fund<br />
Linda Larson<br />
Mary H. Lewis<br />
Cheryl Lightle<br />
Pam Lindberg<br />
Linda Nahan Linn<br />
Stephen <strong>and</strong> Janet Lore<br />
Leo <strong>and</strong> Luella Louis<br />
Jill <strong>and</strong> Michael Lucca<br />
Carolyn Lundquist<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ra L. Mackedanz<br />
Jean Madsen<br />
Ann Mars<br />
Julia Marshall<br />
Myrtle Marshall<br />
Michelle Massman<br />
Patricia <strong>and</strong> Jack McDonald<br />
Sharon McKenzie<br />
Nancy <strong>and</strong> Mark Melhus<br />
Cathy Schleper Miller<br />
Memorial Fund<br />
Kathleen Milligan<br />
Elsie Mooers<br />
Maren Moore<br />
Dona Mae Naylor<br />
Margaret Neary<br />
Pamela Peterson-Neet<br />
Mary Jane Nelson<br />
Elizabeth Niemi<br />
Dorothy Olson<br />
Lorena Palm<br />
Lorraine Patton<br />
Faith <strong>and</strong> John Pawlak<br />
LouAnn Peterson<br />
De Pickett<br />
Beth Pokela<br />
Helen R. Pribble<br />
Charles & Dona Rae Pugh<br />
Mary <strong>and</strong> Arthur Pulford<br />
Marcia Puls<br />
Tauna Quimby<br />
George Record<br />
Marge Record Memorial<br />
Fund<br />
Janice Renick<br />
JoMarie Anton<br />
Revermann<br />
Annette Riley<br />
Diana <strong>and</strong> Jen Ridon<br />
Jean Rolle<br />
Judith Rothstein<br />
Nancy Rutherford<br />
Diane Salzer<br />
Michelle Sarazin<br />
Helen Saunders<br />
Cherie (Bridges) Sawinski<br />
Beverly R. Schneider<br />
Memorial Fund<br />
Donald Schiffler<br />
Ann Schleeter<br />
Tim Schroer<br />
Gifts in Honor<br />
Kari Montantes Family<br />
Floyd M. & Shirley A. Hale<br />
Barb Seguin<br />
Lou Anne Siefert<br />
Cheryl Skalbeck<br />
Liz Soderman<br />
Wallace Sorby Memorial<br />
Fund<br />
Debbie Spuit<br />
Julia Stein<br />
Jean Steinh<strong>of</strong>er<br />
Ann Stock<br />
Adele Swenson<br />
Pat Taray<br />
Mary Weyrens Tasto<br />
Mona Tedford Sharpe<br />
Ann <strong>and</strong> Mark Thelen<br />
Annie Stone Thelen<br />
Margaret <strong>and</strong> John Thomas<br />
Margaret (Peggy) M.<br />
Tiffany<br />
Carol Tillitt<br />
Paula Tompkins Pribble<br />
Mary Alice Tomporowski<br />
Cathy Town<br />
Diane G. Vosen<br />
Gloria R. Wahl<br />
Janet Walz<br />
Cindy Wannarka<br />
Toy Ward<br />
Tom <strong>and</strong> S<strong>and</strong>ie Wenner<br />
Joyce Wittenhagen<br />
Marsha Woolcott<br />
John Murphy<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin<br />
Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines Duluth Regional<br />
Center Staff<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines 11
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Donations<br />
<strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> Fund<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin<br />
Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines gratefully acknowledges<br />
gifts to the annual fund. Although<br />
space limitations prevent listing every<br />
donor by name, we extend sincere<br />
thanks to all donors for their support<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> Scouting <strong>and</strong> their investment<br />
in girls.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Donation<br />
$5,000<br />
Duluth Superior<br />
Community Foundation<br />
Donlar Construction<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Donations<br />
$2,500 - 4,999<br />
Linda Ellwein &<br />
Pamela L. Tibbetts<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Donations<br />
$1,000-2,499<br />
The Speedy & Honey<br />
Altman Memorial<br />
Anderson Trucking<br />
Service, Inc.<br />
Anonymous<br />
Barbara Bowling<br />
Bremer Bank - St. Cloud<br />
CDS Administrative<br />
Services, LLC<br />
Conway, Deuth &<br />
Schmiesing, PLLP<br />
The Eddy Family Foundation<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John & Laurie<br />
Hoenig<br />
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites<br />
ICO (InterCity Oil Co., Inc.)<br />
Stephanie Jussila<br />
Ms. M. H. King<br />
Kiwanis Club <strong>of</strong> Duluth<br />
Knife River<br />
International Association<br />
Lions Club<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leo & Luella Louis<br />
Ms. Linda Nahan Linn<br />
National Bank <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
North Shore Bank<br />
St. Cloud Granite Rotary<br />
Ann & Mark Thelen Fund<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Fred &<br />
Catherine Town<br />
12 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
US Bank-Brainerd<br />
VFW Post #2816<br />
Central <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Community Foundation<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Donations<br />
$500-999<br />
Advantage Emblem Inc.<br />
Affiliated Community<br />
Medical Center<br />
American Legion Post #167<br />
Dorothy R. Beck<br />
Brainerd Rotary Foundation<br />
Bremer Bank-Brainerd<br />
Bremer Bank-Willmar<br />
Corporate Commission <strong>of</strong><br />
the MLB (Mille Lacs B<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Ojibwe)<br />
Crafts Direct<br />
Kathleen Crawford Bernick<br />
& Mark Bernick<br />
Gregg & Leigh Ann Davis<br />
Duininck Family Fund <strong>of</strong><br />
the CMCF<br />
Eagles Aerie #287<br />
Genesis Attachments LLC<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Casino Mille Lacs<br />
Ideal Community Service<br />
Organization<br />
Kensington Fire Relief<br />
Association<br />
Agatha M. & Gifton Lynch<br />
Daniel D. & Sarah H. Maddy<br />
Ruth & Joseph Molloy<br />
Murphy Oil USA, Inc.<br />
National Bank <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
North Shore Bank<br />
Northern Lakes Canoe Base<br />
Alumnae Association<br />
Northern Lights, Combined<br />
Federal Campaign<br />
Parkers Prairie Sportsman<br />
Club<br />
RJS Construction<br />
Jim & Bonnie Rodness<br />
Royal Bank <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
Superior Water, Light &<br />
Power<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Donations<br />
$250-499<br />
Valerie Amberg<br />
ASG Management Company<br />
Jan & Brian Bensen<br />
BLEND CentraCare Health<br />
Foundation<br />
Bremer Bank-Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Chisholm Area Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce<br />
Coborn’s, Inc.<br />
Cokato Community<br />
Chest, Inc.<br />
Confidence Learning<br />
Center, Inc.<br />
Douglas Machine<br />
Dragich & Dragich, Inc.<br />
Rondi C. Erickson<br />
Ettel Logistics, Inc.<br />
First <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Foundation, Inc.<br />
Nancy Fischer<br />
Gitche Gumee Golden<br />
Kiwanis Club<br />
Glenwood Lions<br />
Greater Twin Cities<br />
United Way<br />
Elizabeth Hayden<br />
Hedlund & Arntson<br />
Family Fund<br />
Don Helgeson<br />
Roger & Marjorie<br />
Henkemeyer<br />
Heritage Bank-Willmar<br />
Holden Insurance<br />
Agency, Inc.<br />
Jennie-O Turkey Store<br />
Jan Allison Johnson<br />
Lynn Johnston<br />
Suzanne M. Keehr<br />
Heidi & Jeff Kempin<br />
Linus & Marina Koopmeiners<br />
Anita M. (Tina) Licari<br />
Nancy Lucas<br />
Mills Automotive Group<br />
Ruth & Joseph Molloy<br />
James S. & Julie D. Montana<br />
Northern Factory Sales<br />
Parkers Prairie<br />
Sportsmans Club<br />
Bruce & Lorraine Patton<br />
Charles A. & Patricia L. Place<br />
S & J Enterprises<br />
Schluchter Investment<br />
Advisors<br />
Barb Soderberg<br />
Kevin & Vickie Strobel<br />
Anita Swanson<br />
Margaret Thomas<br />
Virginia Co-op Credit Union<br />
West Central Sanitation<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Donations<br />
$100-249<br />
A & N Convention<br />
Services, Inc.<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ria Extrusion<br />
Company<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ria Technical College<br />
American Heritage National<br />
Bank<br />
American Legion<br />
Auxiliary #67<br />
American Legion Post #239<br />
Ameriprise Financial<br />
Tricia & Jack Andrews<br />
Arctic Cold Storage, Inc.<br />
Angie Ausban<br />
Willis & Kathi Beasley<br />
Richard & Josephine Beitzel<br />
Beltrami Electric Cooperative<br />
Arthur L. & Annette R.<br />
Benson<br />
Bergh’s Fabricating, Inc.<br />
Heather & Cornie Beukh<strong>of</strong><br />
Big Lake Veterinary<br />
Hospital, PA<br />
Kay Biga<br />
Daniel W. & Suzanne M.<br />
Blank<br />
David W. Bohmer<br />
Braun Properties<br />
Brenny Transportation<br />
Libbie Brunsvold<br />
Laura & Frank Budd<br />
Bursch Travel Agency<br />
Business Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Women <strong>of</strong> Central MN<br />
Rod & S<strong>and</strong>y Campbell<br />
Cargill Kitchen Solutions<br />
Cash Wise Foods<br />
Lorraine F. Cecil<br />
Clinton Combined Fund Drive<br />
Cold Spring Area Chamber<br />
<strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
Cold Spring Home Pride Lions<br />
Colleen Conley<br />
Contegrity Group, Inc.<br />
Samuel & Mary Jo Cote<br />
Craig Nystrom Heating &<br />
Air Conditioning<br />
Kari Cromwell<br />
D. J. Bitzan Jewelers<br />
Linda & Peter Dahm<br />
Deerwood Cabinet <strong>and</strong><br />
Lumber, Inc.<br />
Paul & Joanne Dorsher<br />
Eye Kraft Optical, Inc.<br />
Dan & Patricia Feneis<br />
William & Karen Ferkinh<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Linda D. & Robert J. Feuling<br />
Raymond & Helen Garl<strong>and</strong><br />
Garrison Disposal Company<br />
Gold ‘n Plump-St. Cloud<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Rapids Kiwanis Club<br />
Will & Cynthia Hagan<br />
Constance G. & Daniel D.<br />
Hannula<br />
Ellen Hauser<br />
Heartl<strong>and</strong> Title, LLC<br />
Stephanie Heilig<br />
Mike & Karel Helgeson<br />
Mary Ann Lucas Houx<br />
G. Richard & Mary Huesing<br />
Dale Hurst<br />
Julie Igo<br />
Isle Lions Club<br />
J & J Brick & Masonry, Inc.<br />
Helena E. Jackson<br />
Stephen J. & Jennifer J.<br />
Jameson<br />
JC Penney Company<br />
Fund, Inc.<br />
Jeff Stamer Farms Partnership<br />
Jodi’s Adult Foster Care, LLC<br />
Jack & Judy Johnson<br />
Sahd & Melissa Ketcher<br />
Kiwanis Club <strong>of</strong> Superior<br />
Kiwanis Club-Hibbing<br />
Kiwanis Downtown Club<br />
Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus #7057<br />
Shannan Kolbe<br />
Ramona Lacklore<br />
Litchfield Kiwanis Club<br />
Anthony R. & Marnie J. L<strong>of</strong>tus<br />
Loyal Order <strong>of</strong> the Moose<br />
No. 1302<br />
S<strong>and</strong>i Mackedanz<br />
Marco Business Products<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ra L. & Gregory L.<br />
Mattson<br />
Melhus Management<br />
Company<br />
Mello Smello, LLC<br />
Melrose Lions Club<br />
Mary Millard<br />
Mills Auto Center<br />
MN District Council<br />
Assemblies <strong>of</strong> God<br />
Shelley S. & Brian J. Murphy<br />
Neighborhood National Bank<br />
David A. & Christine M.<br />
Newcomer<br />
Kenneth Newman<br />
Northwest Excavators, Inc.<br />
Donald W. Nummi, Jr.<br />
& Tina M. Nummi<br />
James M. & Cathleen A. Olson<br />
ORB Management
Lorena Palm<br />
Palo Mutual Fire Insurance<br />
Association<br />
Jess Panichi<br />
Gary & Susan Paulson<br />
Wayne & Lenore Potter<br />
Tauna Quimby<br />
Elaine M. Reeves<br />
Rinde Insurance Agency<br />
Dennis & Karol Ringsmuth<br />
Rockwood Estates<br />
John & Jacqueline Rogan<br />
Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.<br />
Bruce & Karen Salmela<br />
Theodore D. Salzer<br />
Jamie S<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Don & Patti Schiffler<br />
Wayne W. & Juli A. Schluchter<br />
Schmidt Insurance Agency<br />
Anastacia Schnabel<br />
Ralph D. & Denise L. Schnell<br />
Dorothy Schroeder<br />
Gail Sederski<br />
Louise Seliski<br />
Lou Anne Siefert<br />
Gregory Smith<br />
Smith Trucking<br />
Jeanne Soleim<br />
Mark & Amy Sorenson<br />
Soroptimist Club <strong>of</strong> Virginia<br />
Spee Dee Delivery Service<br />
Spire Federal Credit Union<br />
St. Cloud Federal Credit Union<br />
Subway S<strong>and</strong>wiches <strong>of</strong><br />
Waite Park<br />
Superior Steel Supply, LLC<br />
John & Michaeleen Swanson<br />
TDS Telecom Telephone<br />
Company<br />
The Good Ol’ Days<br />
Thunder Blades, Inc.<br />
Monica Tikkanen<br />
Tony & Joyce Tillemans<br />
Trobec’s Bus Service, Inc.<br />
Union Gospel Mission, Inc.<br />
United Health Group<br />
United Health Care<br />
Services, Inc.<br />
U.S. Bancorp Foundation<br />
Michael & Diane Vosen<br />
Ervin & Janet Walz<br />
Don & Jan Watkins<br />
Carol Weis<br />
John & Mary Weitzel<br />
Wells Fargo Foundation<br />
Eunice & Dennis Wesl<strong>and</strong>er<br />
Willie’s Super Value<br />
Pamela K. Wostrel<br />
Joyce Wittenhagen<br />
Ziegler, Inc.<br />
Amy Zimmerman<br />
In-Kind Donations<br />
$100+<br />
A & N Convention Services, Inc.<br />
Affiliated Community Medical<br />
Center<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ria Beetles Baseball<br />
Angle Lodge Inn/Deb Kellerman<br />
Anonymous<br />
Arrowwood Resort & Conference<br />
Center<br />
Valerie Amberg<br />
Atwater State Bank<br />
Becker Community Center<br />
Bernick’s Beverages & Vending<br />
Maria Peters Bodette<br />
Cabana Hair Salon & Spirits Spa<br />
Chanhassen Dinner Theater<br />
Charter Communications<br />
Coborn’s, Inc.<br />
Coborn’s-Mora<br />
Cold Spring Bakery<br />
College <strong>of</strong> St. Benedict<br />
Continental Press, Inc.<br />
Country Gallery Photography<br />
Grants<br />
Bemidji United Way Venture Grant<br />
Bl<strong>and</strong>in Foundation<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> the USA – Lockheed Martin Foundation<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> the USA – United States Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
Hibbing Foundation<br />
Initiative Foundation<br />
Julianne Williams Fund <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Central <strong>Minnesota</strong> Community Foundation<br />
Meeker Cooperative<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Alliance with Youth<br />
Morgan Family Foundation<br />
Northl<strong>and</strong> Foundation<br />
Northwest <strong>Minnesota</strong> Foundation<br />
Ordean Foundation<br />
Otto Bremer Foundation<br />
RBC Dain Rauscher Foundation<br />
Silver Bay Charitable Fund <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation<br />
Valspar Foundation<br />
Wetherby Fund <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation<br />
Willmar Area Community Foundation<br />
Crafts Direct<br />
Cragun’s Gold Resort &<br />
Conference Center<br />
Creative Memories<br />
Dempsey Consulting<br />
Depot Express-Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Domino’s Pizza<br />
Erkens Water<br />
Face-A-Peel<br />
Franklin Outdoor Advertising<br />
Geyer Rental<br />
Geyer Signal<br />
Goldeneye Framing & Gallery<br />
Kevin Graves<br />
Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty, &<br />
Bennett, P.A.<br />
Holiday Inn-Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
Holiday Inn Express-Brainerd<br />
Holiday Inn-Willmar<br />
ING Direct<br />
K<strong>and</strong>iyohi County Area YMCA<br />
Kelly Inn/Best Western<br />
Law <strong>of</strong> Attraction Center<br />
Leighton Broadcasting<br />
Magic Memories Photography<br />
Patricia K. McIntyre<br />
United Way<br />
Bemidji Area United Way<br />
Carlton County United Way<br />
Caring Rivers United Way<br />
Central Mille Lacs United Way<br />
Melvin’s on the Lake-Spicer, MN<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> Alliance With Youth<br />
Nahan Printing<br />
Nedrelow <strong>and</strong> Johnson<br />
Northern Lakes Canoe Base<br />
Alumni Association<br />
Ordean Foundation<br />
Paper Hog, Inc.<br />
Pearl Limousine, Inc.<br />
Bela Petheo<br />
Robert Prichett<br />
Tauna Quimby<br />
Rengel Printing Company, Inc.<br />
Jim Rogen<br />
Cheryl Skalbeck<br />
Smart Site<br />
St. John’s Preparatory School<br />
The Lundeen Group, LLC<br />
Tires Plus-Willmar, MN<br />
Viking Coca Cola Bottling<br />
Company<br />
Larry Wepplo<br />
Westside Discount Liquor<br />
Willmar Auto Plaza<br />
Joyce Wittenhagen<br />
Pamela Wostrel<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Central <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
Crow Wing <strong>and</strong> Southern Cass Counties United Way<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Douglas <strong>and</strong> Pope Counties<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Greater Duluth<br />
Northeastern <strong>Minnesota</strong> United Way — Iron Range<br />
Northeastern <strong>Minnesota</strong> United Way — Northshore<br />
Superior Douglas County United Way<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Wadena Area<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> West Central <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
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Gather Together: Support the Mission<br />
Dreams to Reality | March 28<br />
at Holiday Inn, St. Cloud<br />
Women <strong>of</strong> Excellence-Alex<strong>and</strong>ria | June 16<br />
Honoring Laura Backes, KrisAnn Carlsen,<br />
Kristal Odden, Ruth Plaster<br />
at Arrowood Resort <strong>and</strong> Conference Center,<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ria, MN<br />
Thin Mint Sprint | August 15<br />
at Beaver Isl<strong>and</strong> Park, St. Cloud, MN<br />
14 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Leadership Lunch | May 15<br />
Honoring Woman <strong>of</strong> Distinction | Shannon Murphy<br />
at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth<br />
Women <strong>of</strong> Excellence-Brainerd | June 23<br />
Honoring M<strong>and</strong>i Drevlow, Kim Ellingson, Julie Guth,<br />
Terri McLean, Theresa Rardin<br />
at Red Ro<strong>of</strong> Inn, Brainerd, MN<br />
S’mores in the City | September 17<br />
at Melvin’s on the Lake, Spicer, MN
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Chair Laurie Hoenig<br />
First Vice-Chair Stephanie Heilig<br />
Second Vice-Chair Linda Ellwein<br />
Secretary Mary Klein<br />
Treasurer Nancy Fischer<br />
Member at Large Ennis Arntson<br />
Member at Large Valerie Amberg<br />
Member at Large Barb Soderber<br />
Member at Large Leo Louis<br />
Member at Large Kathi Beasley<br />
Board Development Committee<br />
Chair Kathi Beasley<br />
Member at Large Brigid Fitzgerald<br />
Board Member Nancy Fischer<br />
Member at Large Cindy Lanoue-Sauer<br />
Member at Large Jill Peterson<br />
Member at Large Lynn Johnston<br />
Board Member Heather Korpela<br />
Executive Committee<br />
Chair Laurie Hoenig<br />
First Vice-Chair Stephanie Heilig<br />
Second Vice-Chair Linda Ellwein<br />
Secretary Mary Klein<br />
Treasurer Nancy Fischer<br />
Member at Large Barb Soderberg<br />
Member at Large Ellen Hauser<br />
Audit Committee<br />
Chair Scott Wegler<br />
Member Patty H<strong>of</strong>fman-Schiffler<br />
Member Mary Jepperson<br />
Finance Committee<br />
Chair Nancy Fischer<br />
Member Brenda Brannan<br />
Member Karen Salmela<br />
Member Jeanne Soleim<br />
Member Ellen Hauser<br />
Member at Large Cathy Pulkinen<br />
Member at Large Ellen Hauser<br />
Member at Large Scott Wegler<br />
Member at Large Stephanie Jussila<br />
Member at Large Heather Korpela<br />
Member at Large Ruth Molloy<br />
Member at Large Eric Brown<br />
Member at Large Karen Salmela<br />
Senior/Ambassador <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Elora Kilian<br />
Senior/Ambassador <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Katrina Sautbine<br />
Fund Development Committee<br />
Chair Stephanie Jussila<br />
Member Jan Bensen<br />
Member Kathi Beasley<br />
Member Lorena Palm<br />
Member S<strong>and</strong>y Mattson<br />
Member Elizabeth Anvary<br />
Fund Development Committee Subgroups<br />
Alumnae Planning Committee<br />
Member Lorena Palm<br />
Member Sharon Toogood Froehle<br />
Member Carol Agnes<br />
Member Catherine Diedrichsen<br />
Member Cheryl Skalbeck<br />
Member Janet Walz<br />
S’mores in the City Committee<br />
Chair Valerie Amberg<br />
Member Laura Deleski<br />
Member Lisa Rudnick<br />
Member Heather Thompson<br />
Member Michelle Hanson<br />
Member Christina Wordes<br />
Member Nancy Harazin<br />
Member Heather Templer<br />
Member Beth Fischer<br />
Leadership Lunch Committee<br />
Member Kathi Beasley<br />
Member S<strong>and</strong>y Mattson<br />
RSVP Volunteers<br />
Eleanor Gregory<br />
Arline Harris<br />
Olga Kinzer<br />
Sylvester Kinzer<br />
Ginger Meier<br />
Marcy Nieman<br />
Ben Rothstein<br />
Connie Ruhr<br />
Martha Stock<br />
Florence Warren<br />
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16 <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
We gratefully acknowledge support from<br />
volunteers, families, <strong>and</strong> the community,<br />
including United Way.<br />
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Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines<br />
Waite Park Regional Center<br />
400 Second Avenue South<br />
Waite Park, MN 56387<br />
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<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wisconsin Lakes <strong>and</strong> Pines<br />
Council President<br />
Laurie Hoenig<br />
board<strong>of</strong>directors@gslakes<strong>and</strong>pines.org<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
Leigh Ann Davis<br />
ladavis@gslakes<strong>and</strong>pines.org<br />
Duluth Regional Center<br />
218 726-4710<br />
877 476-6748<br />
Waite Park Regional Center<br />
320 252-2952<br />
800 955-6032<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ria Office<br />
320 759-1196<br />
800 339-4687<br />
Bemidji Office<br />
218 751-4886<br />
800 955-6031<br />
Brainerd Office<br />
218 828-3515<br />
800 955-6029<br />
Hibbing Office<br />
218 263-1596<br />
800 862-0875<br />
Willmar Office<br />
320 235-2125<br />
866 323-1750<br />
Web Site: www.gslakes<strong>and</strong>pines.org<br />
Mora Home-Based Staff<br />
320 241-7571<br />
Greater Wisconsin Staff<br />
218 969-4040
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