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Annual Fundraising Events Honor Female RoleModels in Jacksonville and GainesvilleCelebrating a legacy of strong female leadership,Girl Scouts of Gateway Council hosts two annualfundraising luncheons each spring honoring womenfrom the Jacksonville and Gainesville communities.Proceeds from these luncheons help provideGirl Scouting opportunities to 18,000 girls annually inNorth Florida with programs dedicated to leadershipand personal development.Corporate and community support of both luncheonshas been impressive, with over 650 attending lastyear’s event in Jacksonville and 340 in Gainesville.If you or your employer would be interested insupporting this event, sponsorship packages areavailable for both luncheons ranging from $500-$15,000 and include tickets to the luncheon.Individual tickets are also available for purchase.Jacksonville - Women of Distinction(March 30, 2011)2011 Honorees: Robin Albaneze, Betty Asque Davis,Davalu Parrish, Judith Rodriguez,Laine Silverfield, Cindy StoverFor more information, contactJennifer Simmons: (904) 421-3487.Women Who Make a Difference, 2010 honoreesGainesville - Women Who Make a Difference(May 11, 2011 – Gainesville)2011 Honorees: Eleanor Blair, Leslie Bram, NonaJones, Ora White, Ann McGuire GroomsFor more information, contactSandra Snyder: (352) 376-3004 ext. 13Recent Girl Scout Gold Award recipients will have theopportunity to attend, meet the honorees during areception prior to the luncheons, and participate inthe events. Special invitations will be mailed in early2011.Women of Distinction, 2010 honoreesWomen of Distinction, 2010www.girlscouts-gateway.org 5

Gold, Silver & Bronze AwardsEach year, Girl Scouts of Gateway Councilhonors girls who have earned the Girl ScoutGold, Silver or Bronze Award with a “Medalsof Honor” ceremony, highlighting the girlsand the work they have accomplished with apresentation of medals and reception.The 2010 Medals of Honor Ceremony takesplace at the Hilton UF Conference Center inGainesville, Sunday, December 5.These stories are representative of the hundredsof Take Action projects and thousands ofhours of leadership service generated by girlsin our council – who are making a differencein their communities and the world aroundthem, earning them the highest awards in GirlScouting – the Girl Scout Gold, Silver and BronzeAwards.SILVER AWARDSTroop 150 – Jacksonville“Medical Supplies for Haiti”Troop 150 used their Silver Award project to connect with theircommunity locally and globally, by asking their neighbors tohelp them address the needs of Haiti’s earthquake victims.The girls gave wish lists to their neighbors and asked if theycould help to supply some medical supply items. After the girlscollected the donations, they sent them to Haiti by partneringwith Doctors in their local community that were headed toHaiti to aide in the disaster relief. “Being a leader isn’t just tellingothers the right thing to do, it’s showing others the right thing todo,” said troop member, Jessica.Corina McBride & Jessica LudlowTroop 315 – Gainesville“Spunky Hearts Dance”Corina and Jessica led their Girl Scout troop and adults inhosting a “Spunky Hearts Dance” for children with specialneeds. These girls coordinated donations of food, set up themusic, and led fun activities so that the children could “stretchtheir wings and feel comfortable in a fun setting,” says Corina,“I found that I am an excellent problem solver and that I canthink up solutions spontaneously,” she added.Troop 324 – Palm Coast“Use Local Resources Wisely”Troop 324 helped girls to see “sights and service” presentin their local community. The troop created a website thathighlighted area opportunities, lead the community in variousservice projects for local charities and hosted events at severallocal agencies, museums and non-profits. Combined, thistroop completed over 457 hours of leadership while helpingothers to “use local resources wisely.”Christine Langley of Troop 549 - Jacksonville“Summer Library Events”Christine used her love of reading to create a positive outletfor students while they’re out of school for the summer. Afterconnecting with local teen and children’s library coordinators,Christine planned, advertised and implemented a summerlibrary program. “I discovered that I can lead a program and benice with little kids as well as capture the interest of teens.”Martina KnechelTroop 195 – Gainesville“Helping Families of Premature Babies”Martina wanted to give back to the hospital where she wasborn and “take some of the worries away from the parentsof premature babies.” She raised awareness about the topicof premature birth in her community, raising money througha bake sale, and soliciting product donations to create anentertainment cart at the ICU maternity ward of the NorthCentral Florida Hospital. By connecting with a local Doctor, aWomen’s Center, a Church and the area hospital, Martina wasable to help family members of premature babies relax whilespending time with their little ones.BRONZE AWARDSTroop 108 – St. Johns“Recycling Program at Julington Creek Elementary”Troop 108 implemented a recycling program for their schooland connected with their community by “showing them howto be better citizens.” After researching this topic at otherschools in their community, this troop got permission from theschool’s administration to set up collection bins throughoutthe school, and created awareness through posters and videoPSAs.6 GIRL SCOUTS OF GATEWAY COUNCIL

Troop 615 – St. Johns“Adopt a Grandparent”Troop 615 spent their summer mornings “adopting a grandparent” atWestminister Woods, a local retirement community. Girls planned and ledactivities for the senior citizens while learning to “focus on others and theirneeds” rather than their own. “We learned about what it was like growing up intheir generation and found that we had a lot in common with our new friends.They were just as excited to see us as we were to see them,” said one troopmember.Troop 749 - Jacksonville“Re-organize Community Soup Kitchen”Troop 749 noticed that a community soup kitchen’s pantry was in need oforganization in order to effectively serve the homeless and hungry. Using an ‘S’method the girls created themselves, this troop sorted, simplified, shined andstandardized the pantry. Finally, the troop shared the information with theirchurch community so that the work they did renovating the stock would besustainable. This troop feels that they learned responsibility, positivity, criticalthinking and communication skills, and likes that they not only helped thehomeless and hungry but also the kitchen staff who work hard to feed them.Troop 885 – Palm Coast“G4G – Girls For Guardians”Troop 885 in Palm Coast learned that a local community organization, GuardianAd Litem, needed help recruiting volunteers, creating awareness in theircommunity, and obtaining assistance for displaced kids during a season otherthan winter (since most of their support came at Christmas time). This trooptook action during National Child Abuse Month in April. They set up a booth attheir local farmer’s market and created a catchy slogan for their project to helpeducate others and inspire them to act. Their “What kind of angel are you?”campaign matched interested persons with the appropriate type of angelassignment. Angel assignments given included “Academic Angel,” to a personwho’d provide school supplies, “Networking Angel” for someone who’d helpto coordinate a presentation in their community to increase awareness, and“Volunteer Angel” for someone willing to commit a few hours per week to lend ahand.Troop 849 – Jacksonville“Stuff Our BEAKS”Inspired by their Troop Leader’s family’s rescue of a blue heron who hadbecome entangled in fishing wire, Troop 849 paired up with BEAKS, a non-profitbird rescue group in Amelia Island, to do their part caring for injured birds andwildlife. The troop educated their school and community on ways to help wildlifeand solicited donations of materials that would help to get hurt birds healthyagain. “Doing this project helped me realize the smallest person can make a bigdifference,” said troop member Eileen.SILVER AWARDEESEmily AdamsAlexis HyslerBianca AvilesAliya JenkinsNadia BaileyAshley KelleyJessica BakerTori KepplerKelsey BarberAshley KimbrellSydney BeckMartina KnechelLogan BeckJulianna KonopkaTyler BeersKaitlyn KritzmireBrianna BiehlChristine LangleySierra BishopRachel LouviereKaitlyn BrownJessica LudlowAmanda Buchanan Jamee MayoSteffanie Casey Corina McBrideKayla CobbPiper McInallTabitha CobbOctavia McMillianKelly CoeMaria MezaChristina CoeRebecca MorganSierra Coomber Amanda O’KelleyHope Coutant Jackie PhillipsHelen Coutant Kaitlyn PietrusiakCheyenne Dale Kathleen RossKristie DickMelinda RuleJasmyn DixonSabrina RuleMckena DunnLibby SheffieldAinsley DurninKatarina SinorSedaria Dutton Klara SinorCassie EdensMeina SnipesHelene Fischer Jessica StarrCassandra Garcia Katie TateKatina Graham Angela TaylorGigi GrogerLilly TewJessica Hammock Jordan UsinaGloria HayCrystal WareMoet HaynesAthena WatsonChynna Hodges Elizabeth WellsKathryn Horter Catrina WheelerLeeann Howard Marie WohlJessica HowellBrandilynn HubbardSarah Hurstwww.girlscouts-gateway.org 7

GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTSEnshera Badu-Tweneboah of Troop 649 inJacksonville celebrated Black History through herGold Award project. Enshera educated her peersabout the achievements and significant events inAfrican American history. She encouraged youngpeople to celebrate their own talents and abilitieswhile helping them to see the opportunitiesavailable for making history in their own communities. “I stronglybelieve that age is neither a determining factor nor a variablewhen it comes to having a positive influence on your communityand the education system.”Taylor Bennick of Troop 189 in Jacksonvilleled volunteers in beautifying Mandarin Park byreplacing benches, removing trash, clearing walkingpaths, planting a butterfly garden and installinginformational signage. “I learned that it takes acommunity coming together, working togetherto make changes in our environment andcommunity...People are always willing to help, you just have to askfor it.”Evelyn Abagayle Boyd of Troop 293 inJacksonville provided hope and basic necessitiesto over 100 children who must seek shelter fromtheir unsafe homes at the Florida United MethodistChildren’s Home. Evelyn met with local communityorganizations to solicit help, lead her peers inorganizing donations and teamed up with herchurch for its support in sustaining her efforts. “I wanted to helpthose kids too much to quit and I had made a promise that theproject would get done.”Shannon Jean Bradley of Troop 293 inJacksonville made an impact beyond her localcommunity by providing gently used items to helpfoster families in Enterprise, Florida. Shannonlearned that children leaving an unsafe home oftenleave behind many of their personal items. Thanksto Shannon, over 100 children that arrive at theemergency shelter will have belongings waiting onthem. “I learned that it truly takes a village to raise a child and thatcoming from a loving and caring family is a true blessing.”Maria DeCerce of Troop 899 in Jacksonvilleaddressed one of the root causes of animalabandonment - irresponsible ownership. With thesupport of the Humane Society, Maria informed hercommunity on the importance of dog training andeducated them about proper care. “I am able totake on a challenge as large and complicated asthe Gold Award if it involves something I am passionate about.”Sierra Cunningham of Troop 1104 in Jacksonvilleorganized an information session at Duval Countyelementary schools and lead students alongsidetheir parents in learning techniques for avoidingchildhood obesity. “One thing I learned aboutmyself as a result of this project is that I am goodwith children...I can do really well when I put forththe effort.”Hailey Warber of Troop 308 from OrangePark promoted childhood literacy and readingcomprehension by mentoring two elementaryschool teachers on how to start a summer readingprogram. Hailey hoped to make the transition backto school smoother for students and wanted tohelp them build the foundation of their academiccareers. “I believe the most successful part of my project wasmaking this project sustainable, making an easy process foranyone to learn and teach so it’s more appealing for the childrenand the volunteers.”Falon Dominguez of Troop 649 in Jacksonvilletaught first graders about healthy living using atwo-week program she planned. Her curriculumused a combination of Language Arts, Math,Social Studies and Science activities to addressthe growing problem of childhood obesity. “Whilecompleting this project, I learned that workingwith a classroom full of small children requires a lot of patience…I also learned that time management is essential.”Carolyn Mercer of Troop 308 in Orange Parkpromoted childhood literacy by developing asummer reading program for elementary students.To ensure sustainability, Carolyn trained mediaspecialists on how to duplicate the program andmentored younger Girl Scouts on how to facilitatealongside the librarians. “I learned how to speakwell in front of a large group of people, how to adapt speechesto different audiences, prioritize aspects of a process, and to notsweat the small stuff.”Jenny Gouge of Troop 189 from Jacksonvillefound that an over-population of mosquitoes inher local park prohibited visitors from enjoying thisoutdoor community resource. Through researchJenny learned that bats feed on mosquitoes, soshe led a group of volunteers in the installation ofpermanent bat habitats to encourage the naturalfood chain. “This project made me realize that if you are reallypassionate about something, more people will show you respectfor what you are doing.”Leoniqua Jackson of Troop 1104 in Jacksonvilleled children at Duval County elementary schools inlearning about the role exercise plays in childhooddiabetes prevention. “I have learned that I havea lot of patience while working with youngerchildren.”8 GIRL SCOUTS OF GATEWAY COUNCILLindsey Heibert of Troop 418 in Gainesville knowsthat an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to obesityand health problems. Lindsey partnered withlocal coaches and sports instructors to organizea community event where girls could learn aboutnutrition and athleticism in order to stay healthyand fit. “I am able to step beyond my comfortzones in calling adults to obtain needed information, initiateconversations, lead large groups of people, and ask others toassist me in a cause.”

Girl Scouts of Gateway CouncilRachel Fox of Troop 649 in Jacksonville promotedsafety and increased navigability in her communitypark by creating and installing directional signs.“When I ran into problems with the wood andthe quality, I looked at different ways to solve theproblems.”Linda Jenkins of Troop 411 in Gainesville used artto encourage elementary students to read. Lindaled volunteers in creating a more inviting learningenvironment in the school library and made artpackets for students to complete after readingspecified books. “I learned that I can be a leaderand keep everything on task.”Rebecca Kirby of Troop 418 in Gainesvilletargeted the issue of childhood obesity byintroducing girls to sports available in their localcommunity and educating them on nutritionalfoods and healthy eating habits. “I learned that Icould have an effect on a girl’s life by providingher with information and experiences she maynot have had.”Lisa Glenn of Troop 733 in Alachua hosted aRAD (Rape, Aggression, Defense) workshop toeducate women in her community about theneed for awareness and self-defense. “I feel likeI have a bigger voice; I am not as timid to joinconversations.”Kayla Lewis of Troop 1104 in Jacksonvilleincreased diabetes awareness in local schools bypartnering with a nutritionist to educate childrenon the role that diet plays in preventing the disease.“I am a very good educator as well as a leader insociety.”Jackie Nettles of Troop 411 in Gainesville turneda vacant area at Duval Elementary School into aninviting alternative classroom. Where a portablebuilding used to sit, Jackie worked alongsidevolunteers in creating an outdoor learning center,where teachers can teach “outside the box.”“Along with this came patience, and with aproject so large, patience is the key to success.”Samantha Mink of Troop 733 in Alachuaincreased confidence and independence inwomen in her community by organizing a RAD(Rape, Aggression, Defense) class. “This projectshowed me that I can do anything if the situationrequires it.”Tiffany Zednek of Troop 733 in Alachua planned,organized and assisted in conducting a selfdefenseprogram focused on risk reduction andrisk avoidance techniques for women and girls inher local community. “The most successful aspectof my project was that all of the participants thatattended are now better protected in an attacksituation.”Autum Shaw of Troop 1104 in Jacksonville workedwith a Dietician, Nutritionist and Educator to informchildren and adults about Type-1 and Type-2Diabetes. “I would have to say that giving kids theencouragement and motivation to go out andbegin their own leadership by educating otherswas the most successful aspect of my project.”Lauren Slavens of Troop 372 in Jacksonvilleprovided an outdoor learning environment forthe youth of Grace Lutheran Church and School.Lauren led kids in taking an active role in turningan unused eyesore into a scenic outdoor area tocall their own. “The most successful aspect of myproject was the rewarding satisfaction that camewith the completion of the project.”Paige Smola of Troop 733 in Alachua helpedwomen to learn how to better protect themselvesthrough a project focused on awareness and selfdefense.“This project helped me see that I canhelp myself and be independent. I have seen thatI am a good leader and I have greater developedorganizational skills.”Emily Tate of Troop 308 in Orange Parkencouraged elementary age children to continuereading during their summer vacation by hostinga summer reading program at Orange ParkElementary. Emily also trained a younger Girl Scouttroop how to continue this project in the future andenjoyed seeing them become more confident andoutgoing. “I learned that I work well under pressure and am goodat thinking on my feet and improvising.”Isabel Teller of Troop 411 in Gainesvilleimplemented a multi-media center in DuvalElementary School’s library. With volunteers, Isabelproduced over 100 audio books, provided teacherswith accompanying grade appropriate curriculum,and started a school wide book swap. “The mostsuccessful part of my project was seeing theteachers and students faces when they saw the changes in thelibrary.”Lawren Turner of Troop 853 in Jacksonvillecreated an informative video and hosted abooth at the Orange Park Mall focused on raisingawareness about the importance of eating healthyand exercising to prevent obesity. “I was able totake an idea, turn it into a project, perform thatproject and complete it. I was able to use all mytalents to make my project successful. By that I learned that I cando whatever I put my mind to.”www.girlscouts-gateway.orgwww.twitter.com/gsgcwww.facebook.com/gsgcflwww.girlscouts-gateway.org 9

BRONZE AWARDEESMeagan AbbatematteoHanika AlbertFaith AlvarezYamilenia Alvarez-ColadoSophia AmerNia AnthonyVictoria AparicioOlivia ArsenaultRachel ArsenaultNajah AsberryAlexandria AusherKileyanne BackenstoQuincy BagrowRaina BarnardAllanah BarnesGrace BattleAnna BaumsteinCatherine BealleRosemary BellemareWisteria BenjaminBrittney BennettElizabeth BighamKiara BlackwellAlice BodgeCourtney BoganiAndrea BonillaEmily BowensMalia BowmanSarah BridgesRachel BroadbentVirginia BrownKaty BrownBrianna BuntingSamantha BuonacoreCiera CalhounKyla CandrilliAllison CarrierNellie CarrollSarah CarterJessica CarterKatlyn CaseyKayla CaslowSydney CattsAndrea CayassoJune CeraKatie ChaseCarlee ChavarriaSanjna ChetanJoanna ChowAmber CiscoGenevieve ClabbyTania ClarkJacqueline ClayAlexis ClaytonHunter ClineNatalie ClineSavanna CofieldKayla ColandreaTyler ColeIris ConklinKassidy ConnerSarah ConnerLeah CookAshley CookstonMadison CooperAlli CortinaCaitlin CosioNaomi CraigCherish CrittendonHeather DanielsKayla DanielsRennia DavisSidney DearinKayla DeckerAlyssa DiazJennifer DiLoretoLydia DobranskyLavender DoranCaitlin DouglasCelina DoyleAva DuBoseAudrey DuBoseSidney DukeAmali DunmoreNatalia DuranEmily EdgingtonDejah EdwardsAbigail EllisColleen FahertyCarly FasoldtAmber FloydRiley Jo FlynnKiara FootsKathryn FosterAmber FrillTabitha FryeBrooke GarrisonBreonna GaskinsKloe GilesAmber GilletteEmily GilreathKatherine GipaloJamie GomezTatiana GordonJennifer GordonAvielle GoyetteNatalie GrahamSavannah GrahamHeather GrayKaitilynn GuinnVivian GuytonDanielle HaireAmy HallTina HallerRachel HallerFionia HardyLainey HarrisVictoria HatcherMadison HatfieldAmanda HealySydney HillSarah HippsMiranda HlavacGabrielle HobanErin HobanJenna HolbrookSarah HolderDaylon HubbardBella HughesJena HughesAmanda HughesDanielle HurstMorgan HutchisonBrooke JacksonLakaiya JacksonAbigail JohnsonKim JohnsonDestiny JohnsonCelina JohnsonKathryn JohnstonJhada Kahan-ThomasAeris KaniaKeri KatzmireAlexa KelleyEmmalee KennyHannah KiddKatie KilpatrickChelsea KingJennifer KingJennifer KirschJenna KnoxNicole KrottGabrielle KuehnEmily KuhlEmily KuleskiMegan LaceyAnna LanghamNicole LaRosaKatherine LeeDelaina LeeJennifer LevinKaley LiangMarissa LingaitisEbony LopezHarley LopezMacy LoudermilkDanielle LoveEmily LubeKatie LuiTiffany LuiChristina MeguiarTaylor MayerSamantha MayoBraylynn McCallAlissa McDonaldElizabeth McElroySarah McGonagleMadisen McLemoreAntigone MeadowsSophia MendiaChristian MiesleMorgan MogaveroDaphne MorganHailey MortonEmma MottKelly MullerZoie MurraySara MyersStephanie NatterAlyssia NickersonLauren NormanLeigh NortonKyra NowakDanielle OkoEmily OlsenKelly OlsonAllyson OuelletteAshley OwensCierra PadgettSydni ParrishKayln PateMadison-Rose PattersonSarah PattersonAlexis PeaveyHunter PenningtonDianna PerkinsKaley PetroskyKatherine PetrowiczKierra PhillipsKristina PionessaKyra RaithelAsiyah RasheedTara ReddyAlyssa RemourMacy ReynoldsMadison RhodesBryanna RigdonVictoria RipleyTiffany RobbinsAmani RomneyMeghan RooneyCarolina RosalesDawsan RoseSelena RosianKelsey RoweSavannah RoySarah SahniAngie SanchezMelissa SanfilippoVianca SantosElena SarabiaKamryn SatterwhiteMorgan SawyerSophia SbernaSummer SchantzAbrianna SchmidtMackie SchroeterBrianna SchultzMadison SchultzAmber SchumacherCourtney SchurmanSophie SchwartzSavannah ScottCallie SellersAmber ShankAmanda ShulmanJulianne SkaffAbigail SmithSabrina SniderIsabel SnowVallery SowersCassie SpiveySarah StewartBaylie StiftEileen TatumStephanie ThompsonDejah ThompsonBrooklynn ThurstonCarissa ThurstonEmma TippinsCathleen TowneRebecca TranquellinoIsabel VanderverAlexis VargasJuanita VillarrealSophie VinikKaley VontzCali WagnerKerry WalleriusHannah WalshHanna WaltersSamantha WebbKathleen WellsBrionna WestSavanna WestSasha WhitingToni WilliamsErika WillsCashmere WilsonElizabeth WisemanBrittany WoodliefMeaghan WoodwardMorgan YaffeeVenus Young10 GIRL SCOUTS OF GATEWAY COUNCIL

Dedication CeremonyGirl Scout friends and families gathered at the Lois T. Graessle AmphitheaterSaturday, September 25, 2010 for the dedication of phase one developmentof the North Fork Leadership Center. Board Chairman James Richardsonand CEO Sam Tysver led a brief program which included a flag ceremonyand words of dedication offered by Girl Scouts, and recognition of donors.Attendees were invited to tour the property and view the results of their gifts.www.girlscouts-gateway.org 11

2010 Adult RecognitionsIn Girl Scouting, there are several unique ways in which we demonstrate appreciationfor the gifts of others. These recognitions were awarded to Girl Scout adults at theannual Friendship Luncheon, April 17, 2010. Join us in thanking these dedicated Girl Scoutvolunteers and staff for their service to girls.Thanks BadgeBarbara Goodman ~ Board ofDirectorsHonor PinJulia Agresta ~ BeachesBarbara Breitberg ~ ColumbiaMarie Breslin ~ Creeks CoveCarol Link ~ St. AugustineKathleen Roberts ~ Twin HillsColleen Rosatone ~ Creeks CoveGateway Council AwardTammy Edens ~ St. AugustineAppreciation PinTerry Biehl ~ IndigoKim Brantley ~ St. AugustineEdith-Marie Buonacore ~St. AugustineNadine Cayasso ~ Carolina HillsWendy DeClouche ~ Creeks CoveJudy Fessler ~ Twin HillsTara Hackney ~ St. AugustineKaren Harris ~ Hatchet CreekLaura Jeter ~ St. AugustineSabrina Jones ~ Hatchet CreekBecky Kelley ~ Orange ParkJoe King ~ St. AugustineKelley McNamee ~ Carolina HillsCheryle Morgan ~ Creeks CoveLisa Murray ~ St. AugustinePat O’Connell ~ St. AugustineAnne Pigney ~ Carolina HillsLisa Seymour ~ Oke-We-NoVanessa Smart ~ AlapahaDebbie Smith ~ ManateeBrenda Walton ~ St. AugustineChristina Watkins ~ Carolina HillsExceptional LeaderJackie Arsenault ~ Black CreekSheila Booth ~ Black CreekWendy Grove ~ Black CreekRobin Herriff ~ Cross Roads CreekDawn Peavey ~ Black CreekMissy Ross ~ Whispering PinesDonna Walp ~ Black CreekDarlene Wallace-Weston ~Whispering PinesBobby White ~ NorweasterDebi Wood ~ St. AugustineOutstanding LeaderJennifer Atchison ~ Carolina HillsAlison Bartkowiak-Wade ~Round RiverPaula Beers ~ Cross Roads CreekArlene Bell ~ Black CreekIesha Bennett ~ Mandarin MeadowsNancy Briles ~ IndigoTricia Burley ~ Black CreekJamie Burton ~ Cross Roads CreekKathy Carnes ~ IndigoSandra Caslow ~ ColumbiaBrandi Cassani ~ OrangeBlossom CoveOscar Cayasso ~ Carolina HillsJenn Coleman ~ Round RiverAngie Cookston ~ Indian CreekMaggie Craddock ~ Round RiverRegina Craig ~ NorweasterCarly Crespo ~ Carolina HillsSheri Daar ~ ColumbiaKenya Davis ~ Hatchet CreekTracy Deadman ~ Black CreekBeth Farmer ~ Hatchet CreekLisa Fields ~ Golden SandsMichelle Gallo ~ KanapahaJoy Gattshall ~ Hatchet CreekKathy Gesek ~ Golden SandsSharon Greenhut ~ Hatchet CreekPatricia Hamer ~ OrangeBlossom CoveFannethia Hayes ~ St. AugustineCorby Hernandez ~ Golden SandsDenise Holbrook ~ Black CreekChad Hubbard ~ KanapahaKaren Huggins ~ Golden SandsEula Jackson ~ Diamond JubileeColleen Janz ~ Twin HillsJames Jenkins ~ Round RiverJanet Kirby ~ Bradford/UnionDawn Lane ~ Orange Blossom CoveErika Lee ~ Orange Blossom CoveJoe Manasco ~ OrangeBlossom Cove12 GIRL SCOUTS OF GATEWAY COUNCIL

Deborah Martin ~ ColumbiaBarbara Merton ~ Round RiverJodi Murphy ~ Orange Blossom CoveAllison Newsome ~ St. AugustineNancy Norwood ~ Golden SandsAngie Oliver ~ Carolina HillsChantelle Parker ~ CrossRoads CreekKenna Perkinson ~ Bradford/UnionMisty Phillips ~ Cross Roads CreekAudrey Pridgen ~ Trout RiverCissy Reagan ~ Carolina HillsKarlene Reilly ~ Cross Roads CreekEden Reynolds ~ Cross Roads CreekLaura Reynolds ~ Golden SandsAnita Rose ~ IndigoBeth Rounds-Parker ~Mandarin MeadowsLeigh Scales ~ Round RiverFrances Siver ~ Cross Roads CreekBecky Smallwood ~ Bradford/UnionMesha Smith ~ Carolina HillsCammie Thomas ~ St. AugustinePamelia Thomas ~ Diamond JubileeDorothy Tone ~ Golden SandsNicole Vinson ~ St. AugustineTasha Wells ~ St. AugustineShelly Wise ~ Black CreekAngela Woerman ~ OrangeBlossom CoveTheresa Wondracek ~Whispering PinesOutstanding VolunteerSarah Algee ~ St. AugustineLaine Beckett ~ Golden SandsEdith-Marie Buonacore ~St. AugustineDawn Burkey ~ Oke-We-NoRoger Casey ~ Twin HillsChris Demeyer ~ Cross Roads CreekSherry Gamble ~ SawamishJoanne Gonzalez ~ Golden SandsChristine Guinn ~ NassauLori Hendel ~ Cross Roads CreekJohn Jennings ~ NassauRobert Jones ~ St. AugustineLisa King ~ St. AugustineAngela LaPete ~ Golden SandsJada Lewis ~ NorweasterTonia Lui ~ Cross Roads CreekCathy Lyras ~ AlapahaCarolina Madera ~ Oke-We-NoMary McKibben ~ Oke-We-NoJoanna Middlebrooks ~ CrossRoads CreekLisa O’Kelley ~ Orange ParkChristina Peters ~ Oke-We-NoCarole Rickman ~ BeachesMichael Simmons ~ Baker TrailsFrances Smith ~ Trout RiverTenneille Snider ~ Oke-We-NoDebbie Stephens ~ Twin HillsTed Treiber ~ Indian CreekPatti Twardowski ~ ColumbiaTENURE PINS40 YearsSharon Brooks ~ Oke-We-NoKaren O’Brien ~ Twin HillsBaraz Samiian ~ Board of Directors35 YearsCathy Dunn ~ KanapahaJoy Nellis ~ Beaches30 YearsAntwinette Battle ~ StaffJudy Fessler ~ Twin HillsKaren Kneeland ~ St. AugustineDebbie Lahmers ~ Twin HillsNancy Thornton ~ Baker TrailsLinda Ward ~ Baker Trails25 YearsLinda Clineman ~ Baker TrailsMary Alice Petty ~ BeachesSandra Snyder ~ StaffNancy Webster ~ Bradford/UnionHolly Wells ~ Kanapaha20 YearsLaura Eldridge ~ Cross Roads CreekGina Gombola ~ KanapahaWendy Halderman ~Whispering PinesKathi Jones ~ St. AugustineKathy Kass ~ Orange Blossom CoveSharon Schrader ~ SawamishDoretha Smith ~ Trout RiverCynthia Wisner ~ Staff15 YearsAnne Banks ~ KanapahaKaren Beaty ~ Azalea TrailsArlene Bell ~ Black CreekSarah Breslin ~ Creeks CoveJulie Brown ~ Black CreekAngela Collier ~ St. AugustineSandra Davidson ~ Orange ParkCarolyn Davis ~ AlapahaTanya Fucci ~ Whispering PinesSherry Gamble ~ SawamishKaren Hunter-Nowak ~Whispering PinesBonnie Jones ~ St. AugustineAmy Kirby ~ Azalea TrailsCarolyn Krall ~ StaffAmy Kuhl ~ Azalea TrailsWendy Manasco ~ OrangeBlossom CoveKim McDaniels ~ Indian CreekMary Ellen Olsen ~ Black CreekHolly Parmentier ~ IndigoRachel Roberts ~ SawamishColleen Rosatone ~ Creeks CoveLynda Schladant ~ StaffDonna Walp ~ Black CreekLisa Wehner ~ Black Creekwww.girlscouts-gateway.org 13

SHOUT OUTS & KUDOSGIRL SCOUTS ARE DOING GREAT THINGS ALLAROUND GATEWAY COUNCIL!To feature your accomplishments here, email “Shout Outs”to communications@girlscouts-gateway.org or send to thecommunications department at the Jacksonville Service Center,1000 Shearer Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205.Brownie Troop 347 in Orange Parkparticipated in the Somer SunshineFun Run and made a difference in theircommunity by contributing to theSomer Thompson Foundation.Brownie Troop 332 and JuniorTroop 17 from Columbia SU traveledto Savannah Georgia to celebratethe 150th anniversary of JulietteGordon Low’s birth (In Her Footsteps:Juliette Low Remembrance Day).They visited The RoundhouseRailroad Museum for a special visitwith “Grandfather Gordon” (based onJuliette’s grandfather), they toured theBirthplace, the Andrew Low House,and the Girl Scout First Headquarters!Junior Troop 1345 from the BlackCreek Service Unit voted unanimouslyto use a portion oftheir cookie moneyto help the animalsat the Safe AnimalShelter in Claycounty. The daythey brought food,they also toured thefacility.Troop 328 from Newberry, Floridabridged from Daisies this summer -all the girls have returned this year asBrownies - with a few more friends!Troop 1405 from Cross RoadsCreek sent cookies to chaplains inAfghanistan and Iraq through the Giftof Caring program. They receivedthank you notes from the gratefulsoldiers whose day was brightened witha little piece of home.Brownie Troop 111 from Jacksonvilleattended the Girl Scout Sleepoverat Sea World in Orlando. They metfellow Girl Scouts, and had a great timevisiting the manatees.Working on her Girl Scout Silver Award,Aliya Jenkins really made the day ofa five year old cancer patient fromAntigua - organizing an Arts & Craftsday with a volunteer from her schooland spending hours making all sorts offun items.Daisy Troop 1097 from Jacksonvilleused some of their proceeds from thecookie sale to buy medical suppliesto send to Haiti for earthquake relief.The supplies, which included gauze,bandages, and antibiotic ointmentwere sent to Haiti with a church group.The girls had a busy year – helping toplant a butterfly garden at SeminoleSprings, and organizing an Ice CreamSocial with the kids at the MalivaiWashington Kids Foundation, wherethey donated their Gift of CaringCookies.14 GIRL SCOUTS OF GATEWAY COUNCIL

Junior Troop 1502 stayed cool thissummer at Sun & Safety Day atAdventure Landing!Teens from Cross Roads CreekService Unit (Mandarin Area) enjoyeda campout at North Fork in October.Camp Hero 2010 hosted over 90girls between 6th and 12th grade. 48different activities were offered – insubjects such as Glass Etching, Archery,Duct Tape Totes, Candy Making, HennaArt, Canoeing and Fire Building.Girl Scouts from the Bethel BaptistInstitutional Church Junior, Cadette,Senior and Ambassador troops workedthe water station at the Making StridesAgainst Breast Cancer 5K walk inJacksonville. The walk raised moneyfor the American Cancer Society forresearch and prevention.Troop 1184 from the Greater GrantMemorial Church came out in supportof fellow GS Jasmine – walking as“Jasmine’s Angels” during the JuvenileDiabetes Research Foundation eventthis spring. They helped raise over$1,391 forresearch.Jasmine, atype 1 diabeticsince age 1,sends specialthanks toeveryone whocame outand walkedalongside herand her family.Junior Troop 103 of Twin Hills collected“Toys for Baghdad” – includingBeanies, small toys, school supplies,decorated Frisbees, etc. and sent themto troops overseas to share a littlehappiness with the children there.Troop 808 from the Hatchet Creekarea went on a European Adventure!They visited Paris, London, Big Ben,Stonehenge and many other amazingsites!Shout out from Troop 796 – whereBreanna’s skills, quick thinking andability to stay calm under pressuresaved her grandfather’s life! When hefell ill during a walk in the park, she called911 and explained the situation to theoperator, who stayed on the line withher until help arrived.Senior Troop 324 and girls from theSanta Maria cluster in Flagler Countysaved their money from participating inthe Fall Product and Girl Scout CookieSales for a dream cruise! They wereinvited to join Girl Scouts from Hastings,and together they enjoyed Teen Discoand other special Teen events andplaces onboard the Monarch of theSeas. According to leader Michelle Coe–“The trip was fabulous! It was greatto see the girls reach for their goals,achieve them and enjoy each otherwhile exploring new adventures.”www.girlscouts-gateway.org 15

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