Girl Scouts Heart Of Central California

GIRL SCOUTS ®
5
505
80
Yuba
City
Yuba
Marysville
Davis Sacramento
1
Rancho
Cordova
Sacramento
5
205
Tracy
580
99
Auburn
5
Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is headquartered in Sacramento
and serves over 28,000 girls in 18 counties* in Central California.
*Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Mariposa, Merced, Nevada, Placer,
Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba.
Grass
Valley
50
Modesto
99
Gustine
Merced
Los Banos
5
Placerville
Angels
Camp
Merced
NORTH
MEMBERSHIP
Girl Scouts can be an avenue for a girl to embrace
her own culture and religion. Girls can earn awards
that relate to their religious faith, culture and history.
Girl Scout Troop 569 started at a Buddhist
Temple with just a few girls and one leader. The
temple now sponsors 25 troops with over 200
girls and even has their own Web site. For their
bridging ceremony, girls walk across a ceremonial
bridge located at the temple and are greeted on the
other side by a Girl Scout of the next grade level
where they are given their new sash.
Friday nights at the Salam Islamic Center in
Sacramento are busy because of Girl Scouts.
This year, 4 troops with 30 girl members started
meeting and incorporating the Girl Scout program
into their Islamic center’s youth evening program.
In August and September, during Ramadan, the
Muslim holiday of fasting and prayer, these Girl
Scouts participated in a sleep over and practiced
their religion by praying through the night and had
fun doing Girl Scout activities. On the last day of
Ramadan, the girls had a potluck and at sunset
broke their fast together.
“People ask me how Muslim Girl Scouts differ
from other Girl Scout troops and I always say,
they don’t, we just incorporate our religion into
the framework that Girl Scouts provides,” said Girl
Scout troop leader of Troop 972.
Our Hispanic/Latino Initiative has seen
a dramatic response to the tools, cultural
accommodations and individualized training
we developed.
After two years, the number of Spanishspeaking
leaders recruited through the
council’s Hispanic/Latino Initiative increased
from 4 to 27 and Latina Girl Scout troops
increased from 2 to 12. As a result, 177 new
girls are active Girl Scouts because of the
Hispanic/Latino Initiative.
49.8%
OF GIRL
MEMBERSHIP
IS DIVERSE
DIVERSITY
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HEART OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL GIRL SCOUT IS A COMMITTED VOLUNTEER
that teaches her to discover, connect and take action in ways that are
anything but average. Without women and men volunteering everyday,
great Girl Scout events do not happen. These volunteers share their time and
resources because they understand that these girls are our future.
This year, community leaders and Girl Scouts have connected
and collaborated to share the experience of giving and learning. Through this
partnership, girls get career building opportunities and realize that giving
back is important for a healthy community. At the same time, volunteers see
the value and impact of their commitment and understand how easy it is to
make a difference in a girl’s life.
Colusa
Colusa
Yolo
Woodland
8
6
Solano
Sutter
Stockton
2
San Joaquin
7
3
Nevada
Amador
Placer
Calaveras
Stanislaus
El Dorado
4
Alpine
Tuolumne
Mariposa
Mariposa
Yosemit
e
Village
We invite you to look inside this annual review to see
how GSHCC girls, volunteers and staff have made an
impact in the community. Also, we welcome you to visit
our Web site to see examples and photos of what Girl
Scouts Heart of Central California is up to.
www.girlscoutshcc.org/annualreview.asp
THE NUMBER OF
TROOP LEADER
2008 VOLUNTEERS
2009
GREW
“I am going to volunteer
to be a Girl Scout leader
because I want my daughter
to have the same benefits of
the Girl Scout experience
that I had as a girl,”
said a Latino leader who became a Girl Scout leader with
the support of the council’s Hispanic/Latino Initiative.
“AS A GIRL SCOUT,
I REPRESENT THE
PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE
OF GIRLS FILLED
WITH COURAGE,
CONFIDENCE
AND CHARACTER.
I LIVE BY OUR
PROMISE AND
LAW. THEY FUEL
MY PASSION
TO MAKE AN
IMPACT IN MY
COMMUNITY AND
REALIZE MY FULL
POTENTIAL.”
EVERYDAY,
GIRLS SCOUTS
ARE CREATING
A GENUINELY
INCLUSIVE
ENVIRONMENT.
WE EMPOWER
GIRLS TO TAKE
ACTION ON
COMMUNITY NEEDS.
WE PROVIDE
OPPORTUNITIES
TO DISCOVER
PASSIONS AND
HELP REVEAL A
WORLD FULL OF
POSSIBILITIES.
MAIN OFFICE: 6601 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819 p. 916.638.4475 f. 916.638.8452
MODESTO OFFICE: 3621 Forest Glenn Drive, Modesto, CA 95355 p. 209.522.9001 f. 209.522.9036
STOCKTON OFFICE: 3422 W. Hammer Lane, Stockton, CA 95219 p. 209.473.5914 f. 209.473.4446
2009 ANNUAL REPORT

OUTREACH
Girl Scouts is for every girl, but some girls
have limited resources and opportunities. These
are the girls we serve through troops led by
employed staff. Every girl deserves the self-esteem
building and relationship creating opportunities
of Girl Scouts. The Girl Scout outreach staff is
dedicated to fulfilling the Girl Scout mission and
bringing Girl Scouts to any girl who wants to be
in Girl Scouts.
Outreach volunteer Shapré grew up without
many resources and was uncertain about her
future, but Girl Scouts helped her realize her
potential. The Girl Scout outreach program offered
her activities and experiences, like the support of
a Girl Scout dance troop, the opportunity to meet
professional women and tour various colleges.
She now attends community college and hopes to
continue her studies at U.C. Berkeley in the fall.
She continues to give back to the Girl Scouts as
a dedicated volunteer and guest speaker for the
outreach program. Shapré hopes to give other
girls the same hope Girl Scouts gave her.
GIRLS
LOW INCOME
HOUSING
GIRLS
FINANCIALS
.....Anything, but Average
334
132
WHO ARE
TEEN MOMS
REVENUES
• COOKIE PROGRAM, NET OF
COST OF SALES OF $1,994,516 $6,160,836
• CAMPING AND OTHER PROGRAM FEES $ 652,423
• SHOP, MAGAZINE AND NUTS & CANDY
SALES, NET OF COST OF SALES OF $695,439 $ 600,626
• CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS $ 235,052
• OTHER INCOME $ 177,166
• NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION $ 196,078
TOTAL REVENUES $8,022,181
EXPENSES
276
GIRLS
IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
IN 2009
GIRL SCOUTS
REACHED
142
GIRLS
GIRLS
IN HOMELESS
SHELTERS
86
IN MIGRANT CENTERS
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPT 30, 2009
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS
PROGRAM SERVICES:
• PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES $4,477,473
• MEMBERSHIP $1,987,303
• OUTREACH $1,137,260
TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES $7,602,036
SUPPORTING SERVICES
• GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE $ 613,204
• FUND DEVELOPMENT $ 226,418
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,441,658
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS ($ 419,477)
• INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME $ 69,903
DECREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS ($ 349,574)
DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY
RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ($ 28,352)
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS ($ 377,926)
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
$6,138,061
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $5,760,135
To obtain a complete copy of the council’s financial statement
for the 2008-2009 fiscal year audited by Gilbert Associates,
Inc., CPAs and Advisors, please call (916) 638-4475.
CAMP
Girls make life-long friends while they swim, hike, ride
horses, catch bugs and canoe. Camp Menzies has
more than 176 acres of sugar pines and star-filled nights;
it’s an open-air experience that takes girls out of their
element and teaches them to connect with nature and
respect the environment. At camp girls gain confidence to
try new things and these experiences help to shape a girl’s
leadership potential and build a sense of belonging.
TEEN GIRLS LEARN TO BE
LEADERS THROUGH THE
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING
PROGRAM, WHICH SAW A
38% INCREASE IN
PARTICIPATION IN 2009
GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD
Focus and dedication combine with creativity to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award.
In order to receive this award–the most prestigious award in Girl Scouts–a girl must
impact an important community issue of her choice.
Through her efforts of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, a girl becomes more than
just your average teenager, she becomes a distinguished achiever. These girls are the
super stars of Girl Scouts.
I wear my Girl Scout Gold Award with pride because:
“I did my part to
save 12 species of
fish from extinction.”
“I achieved
my goal.”
2009 RESIDENT
CAMP SESSIONS
WERE FILLED
TO 90% OF
CAPACITY
UNIQUE PROGRAMS
Girls want to explore the world and Girl Scouts shows them how
by taking girls on adventures and making it fun to learn useful
skills. In one year a Girl Scout can spend the night aboard a turnof-the-century
ship swabbing the deck and raising the sails,
learn how to scuba dive, meet professionals from the National
Weather Service and learn to predict weather patterns, be a
part of a Victorian tea party, and go behind the scenes of a
working theater.
1,308
3,962
5,242
ATTENDED SCIENCE, NATURE & TECHNOLOGY EVENTS
ATTENDED LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS EVENTS/TRAININGS
ATTENDED ARTS, HISTORY & CULTURAL EVENTS
“I helped
a group of
battered
women
finally feel
safe and
relaxed.”
“I made 50 kids
with cancer laugh.”
“I taught English
to girls in a
migrant camp”
2009 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients
GIRLS ATTENDED SHORT TERM RESIDENT CAMPS
GIRLS ATTENDED DAY CAMPS
GIRLS ATTENDED CAMP MENZIES
“I taught 200
children that
exercise is
fun during an
after school
program.”
Megan Alcalay • Emily Bosh • Kristen Cecchettini • Teddi Constantine • Christina Cunha
Gianna Gianelli-Mehl • Michele Kashiwagi • Eleza Kerfoot • Katherine Kerr-Carpenter
Megan Korphage • Kathleen Kratzer • Rebecca Krumdieck • Ashley LeSage • Ashley Macres
Alysa McWilliams • Lauren Nager • Angelee Newman • Tiffany Phan • Jessica Schairer
Alyssa Scott • Jennifer Shapleton • Laura Stewart • Amberly Storm • Lindsey Thompson
Colleen Vantress • Sophia Warrick • Sara Wing • Stefanie Yoshizuka
219
1,367
828
6,648 GIRLS ATTENDED SPORTS AND RECREATION EVENTS
A GIRL SCOUT USES EVERY OPPORTUNITY SHE HAS TO
embrace knowledge, and while you’re buying your annual Thin Mint
or Carmel deLites indulgence, that Girl Scout is learning goal setting,
marketing, money management, team work and other life skills that
will help to excel her into her future. Thank you for your support!
Visit our Web site to see examples and photos of what Girl Scouts Heart
of Central California is up to www.girlscoutshcc.org/annualreview.asp
VOLUNTEERING
OUTREACH
PROGRAMS
MEMBERSHIP
BOARD CHAIR
Name: Catherine Cardoza-Conner
Education: California Polytechnic
State University, San Luis Obispo
Pastimes: Running, golfing and
anything outdoors
Passion: Community Service
Favorite Cookie: Thin Mint
Catherine was a Girl Scout as a child and
now her daughter is a Girl Scout.
As the new Board Chair I think we have carried the
momentum set by Patricia Cochran and continue to
work on building a unified, strong council. We have
continued to improve our governance system, and the
staff is constantly finding ways to improve day to day
operations. We have worked very hard at reducing
our costs, becoming more efficient and maintaining
morale in our organization - all huge accomplishments.
These efforts add up to the best possible Girl Scout
experience.
Our volunteer group is like no other; we have
passionate and hard working volunteers who believe
in our mission. I am excited to see the continued impact
Girl Scouts has in the community.
CEO
Name: Pam Saltenberger
Education: University of Oregon
and California State
University, Sacramento
Pastimes: Her dog Amber, kayaking
& football – go Ducks!
Passion: Mentoring ,
Life time Girl Scout member
When Pam Saltenberger started as CEO there were
only 30 employees and two computers. She learned
quickly that in the non-profit world you have to wear
many different hats and work hand in hand with the
girls, community leaders, volunteers, board members
and trainers to ensure the success of the girl members
and the organization. After her 14 years of dedication
to Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, there are
now 3,693 troop leaders and 117 full and part time
staff members supporting 28,018 girl members as they
work toward becoming tomorrow’s leaders, serving the
community and discovering the fun and friendship the
Girl Scout organization has to offer.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Girl Scouts Heart of Central California’s Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who combine
their efforts to build girls of courage, confidence and character with superior judgment and
exceptional leadership skills. The board members serve as leaders in the council’s relationships
with key community groups, enhancing membership recruitment and attracting financial support.
Chair of the Board | Catherine Cardoza-Conner
Vice Chairs | Norman Marshall and Robin Kren
Secretary | James Pardun
Treasurer | Barbara Ellis
Directors | Anne E. Ferguson, John P. Gallagher,
Gianna Gianelli-Mehl, Judith Lanning, Judy Lin,
Genevieve Marsh, Jan Opie, Anita Rohn, Toni
Rubin, Eric Solis, Jeff von Kaenel

$100 to $249
Doris Alexis
Mike Baciocco
Deborah Bailey
Claudia Barker-Chandler
Julie Barnhart
Nancy & Mihran Berejikian
Denise Berro
J.F.Billington
Cheryl Bolton
Nancy Brashear
Carolyn & Lawrence Broeren
C.Bylinski
Tiffany & Travis Cadwell
Rebecca & Christopher Cameron
Jolynn & David Canady
Joan Cardoza
Lisa & Jamie Casillas
Mary Collier
S.Collins
Julide & Foy Cox
Mark Criswell
Catherine D’Arezzo
Huser Daniel
Anthony Dominguez
Teri Duarte
William Emmart
Ada & Terril Flanagan
Kristina & Michael Fluetsch
Jacqueline Foret
Kenni & Lou Friedman
Marianne Gannon
Carole Garton
Maureen Gibson
Nancy & Curtis Grant
Angela Grey
Diane Hamlyn
Erna & Mark Harbison
Linda Hayward
L.G. Heuer
Lynn & Doug Hogue
Jacqueline Houlton
Marilyn Jahr
Andris Jamienne
Janet Johnstone
Cydney Jones
Mary Ellen Jones
Gail & William Kassis
Amanda Kaufmann
Carolyn & James Kenneth
Laura Koretsky
Jeanne Lafferty
Eleanor & Robert Lawrence
James Lessman
Laura Leszinske
Janet & Eric Leuschen
Ophelia Lorray
Diane Luong
William Madara
Dolores Maher
Patricia Maneely
Jillian & Richard Manley
Ed Maring
Carolyn Marmaduke
Cheryl & Ronald McCormick
Jeff & Brenda McKay
Lark Anne McNeill
Anne & Robert Meagher
Patricia & John Meyers
Cora Jane & Henry Munoz
Michael Nissly
Kate Nyegaard
Margaret & Thomas O’Donnell Jr.
Candis Oldham
Kristen and Chris Paige
Mary Palley
Phyllis Parks
Audrey & Richard Pland
Harriet Prato
Barby Pulliam
Kathleen Rembish
Shelley Richardson
Rita Rippetoe
Anita Rohn
Wendy Rose
Toni Rubin
Beverly Sales
Otto Saltenberger
Kramer Sandra
Sarah Sanford
Michael Schaffer
Marina Schwed
Mike Silveira
Diane Smith
S.A. Smith
Sharon & James Smith
Vicki Smith
Anne Staines
Devon Stewart
Eric Stubee
Caryl & Bill Summers
Lauren P. Thomasson
Heidi Truitt
Maureen & Rich Tunheim
Jeff von Kaenel
Kathleen Webb
Nina K. White
Tammy Wilcox
Elizabeth Williams
Angelina Woodberry
Christine & Philip Yorde
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
When donating to United Way, designate Girl Scouts Heart of Central California
2009 DONORS

DONORS
GIRL SOUTS HEART OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING
SUPPORTERS FOR THEIR GIFTS DURING THE
2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR. WE HAVE
ATTEMPTED TO ACCURATELY ACKNOWLEDGE ALL
OF OUR DONORS. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR
APOLOGIES FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.
COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
$20,000 and above
Girl Scouts USA, Interbake Foods, Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation,
United Way CA Capital Region, United Way of Stanislaus County
$10,000 to $19,000
Modesto City School District, Stanislaus Community Foundation
$2,500 to $9,999
Bright Family Foundation, California Medical Association
Foundation, County of Stanislaus - Schools Fund, Deacon
Charitable Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation,
Save Mart CARES, Vision Service Plan, Wal-Mart Foundation, West
Sacramento Foundation, Yuba-Sutter United Way
$1,000 to $2,499
California Women for Agriculture, CB Richard Ellis, The Cardoza
Foundation - Brian and Catherine Conner, Intel Volunteer Grant
Program, Omega Nu Phi Gamma Chapter, United Way of Merced
County, United Way of San Joaquin County, United Way of
Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties, United Way, Inc., Woodland
United Way
$500 to $999
Girls Scouts Heart of Central California Alumni Association,
GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett-Packard Company, Kaiser Permanente
Community Giving, Knights of Columbus, Macy’s West G.I.F.T.,
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Verizon Foundation,Wells Fargo
Community Support, WestAmerica Bank
$250 to $499
JCPenney Company Fund, Inc., Kiwanis Club of Greater
Sacramento, PG&E Corporation - Campaign for The Community,
Sacramento County, Soroptimist International of Groveland,
SureWest Foundation
$100 to $249
AT&T United Way Employee Campaign, Central Valley/Sierra CFC,
IBM Employee Services Center, Modesto Teachers Association,
Nationwide Foundation, Rotary Club of Roseville Foundation,
Soroptimist International of Merced
INDIVIDUALS
Honorarium Gifts
In honor of Silva & Beverly Aquino & Harrison, Denise Berro, In
honor of Neal Monasch Family, Pamela David, In honor of Lynne &
Glen Cunningham, Cheron Stresen-Reuter
Memorial Gifts
In memory of Ernest & Helen L. Johnson, Sacramento Region
Community Foundation, In memory of Dr. Francis P Jones, DVM
Mary Ellen Jones, In memory of Anita Seitz, Julie & Kim
Saugstad, In memory of Laura Cari, Ruth Wetsel, In memory of
Laura Cari, Maureen & Rich Tunheim
In Kind Donations
Ace Hardware Jane Bozworth - Cabral, Emily & Christopher
Browne, C.C. Myers, Inc., Calaveras Glass, Inc., California
Consultancy for Arts Education, Inc., DES, DPR Construction,
Inc.,William Emmart, FedEx Ground, Flatiron Construction
Corporation, Hector and Arleen Gonzales, Christopher Gotham,
Home Depot, J.M. Maita Construction, Loretta Kitch, NAWIC, John
Payne, Placer Electric Incorporated, Karen Reale, Rosendin Electric,
S.D. Deacon Corp. of California, Simpson Strong - Tie. Co., Inc.,
Robert and Rhonda Smittle, Spence Ranch & Feed Supply, Karla
Turner, White Cap, Whittington Electric Inc.
$5,000 to $9,999
Beth Carlsen, Lynne & Glen Cunningham
$2,000 to $4,999
Patricia Cochran, Bridget Coppa, Barbara Ellis, John P. Gallagher,
Robin Kren & Mark Hoag, Norman Marshall, Pamela G. Saltenberger,
Amy Wolfe
$1,000 to $1,999
Lorraine Beaman, Ann Beede, Dick Colvin, Anne Ferguson, Loretta
Kitch, Betty Lucas, Patti Oshita, Kyra Patterson, Barbara & Lou Riggs
$500 to $999
D. Blair, Sally Butters, Lorie Cress, Jean DeCamilla, Marjorie
Dussault, Jim & Barbara Eychaner, Diane Fishburn, Beverly Lamb,
Judy Lin, Brenda Miller, Julie O’Donnell, Myrtle Osner, Eric Solis,
Thelma Stewart, Cleta Triplett, Jane Vilas, Ruth Wetsel, Helen
Whitelaw
$250 to $499
Renee Avila, Barbara and Christopher Boyer, Andrea Burns,
Joanne Caldwell, Mary Lou & Robert Canady, Dorothy Cottrill,
Anna Dinwiddie, Carol Doersch, Traci & Jeff Eichenhofer, Diana
& Kenneth Graham, Angela Grey, Carol Hermsen, Tamara Hinds,
Linda Lawrence, Eugene Matter, Mary Winifred Maynard, Jan
Opie, James & Kathryn Pardun, Sally Reiss, Susan Schoneman,
William Schopfer, Karen & Douglass Shaw, Ann & Gary Stone,
Laura & George Styer, Cassandra & Keith Underwood, Tianne
Waddell Rios, Pam & Howard Willey, Jr., Kris Wilson, Teresa Young