2011 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest ...
2011 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest ...
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A message from the<br />
CEO <strong>and</strong> Board Chair<br />
<strong>2011</strong> was a year <strong>of</strong> continued growth for <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Southwest</strong><br />
Washington! For the third consecutive year both our girl membership <strong>and</strong> our adult<br />
membership grew. Contributing to this growth was an increase in the number <strong>of</strong> girls<br />
attending resident camp <strong>and</strong> day camp, <strong>and</strong> a significant expansion <strong>of</strong> our migrant<br />
education program. We also added a number <strong>of</strong> new program partners which in turn<br />
resulted in more activities <strong>and</strong> fun events for girls <strong>and</strong> troops. Our cookie sale<br />
experienced a third year <strong>of</strong> growth as well!<br />
<strong>2011</strong> was also the year to begin planning for <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong>’ 100th anniversary! Thanks to<br />
our staff <strong>and</strong> volunteers, in 2012 we look forward to a Northwest Centennial<br />
Roundup (a weeklong camp out for older girls), a huge birthday party in the fall <strong>and</strong><br />
numerous special events throughout our council to celebrate the first 100 years <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Girl</strong> Scouting.<br />
As we look back on the past year, we also want to thank the many partners who make<br />
our work possible – our program partners, our corporate <strong>and</strong> foundation funders<br />
<strong>and</strong> the many individuals <strong>and</strong> families who provide the resources to make our<br />
work possible.<br />
Finally, we want to say a special thank you to the more than 11,500 volunteers who<br />
delivered the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout program in our council last year. Their commitment to<br />
GSOSW’s nearly 19,500 girl members <strong>and</strong> their belief that the <strong>Girl</strong> Scout Leadership<br />
Experience does indeed build girls <strong>of</strong> courage, confidence <strong>and</strong> character, makes this<br />
world a better place for us all.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Ellen Steel<br />
Board Chair,<br />
GSOSW<br />
Karen Hill<br />
Chief Executive Officer,<br />
GSOSW<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors*<br />
2010-<strong>2011</strong><br />
Chair<br />
Ellen Steel<br />
First Vice Chair<br />
Rita Van Schoiack<br />
Second Vice Chair<br />
Kathy Lucier<br />
Treasurer<br />
Elaine Teague<br />
Secretary<br />
Roberta Janssen<br />
Members-At-Large<br />
Elizabeth Clarke<br />
Terry Coryell<br />
Cara Fischer<br />
Elizabeth Hatfield-Keller<br />
Eva Labby<br />
Nancie Paxton<br />
Ara Serjoie<br />
Maureen Vega<br />
Lara Williams Pearsall<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
Karen Hill<br />
*As <strong>of</strong> April 17, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
<strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>and</strong> SW Washington | <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 3
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