2011 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest ...

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• Marilyn’s Place hearth at Mountaindale
Outdoor Program Center
• Girl Scouts on a hike at Camp Arrowhead
• A Girl Scout enjoys the water at Camp Cleawox
Mountaindale Outdoor Program Center
Marilyn’s Place was originally constructed with a semi-commercial kitchen and did
not have a dishwasher or a large over. Our user groups and day camps frequently
requested the addition of a quick method for cleaning dishes and an oven large
enough to feed a crowd. This past year we installed a high-temperature, undercounter
dishwasher. It is a commercial grade, single-rack style washer and together
with the repurposed oven, has already contributed to the satisfaction of users. The
motivation for this change was to get adults out of the kitchen and outside, leading
activities and enjoying other program elements where they are needed most.
This year we also completed a large 8x16 storage shed for day camp groups to share.
Camp Arrowhead
This camp is our largest property and in the past year we completed the
replacement of the in-ground water system. This project has finally ended the major
water losses at camp. It took our rangers, with the help of a very generous donation
from a local heavy equipment operators' school, right up until resident camp season
last summer to finish this project. Once completed, we put new gravel on the roads
and leveled them to prevent erosion. This will be an ongoing process.
Last year we also painted most of the exterior of the buildings. While painting, we
took the opportunity to make as many repairs as possible, within our operating
budget.
Portland Service Center
This past year we completed a remodel of the Portland Service Center. This was
funded by a large capital campaign begun by the legacy council. We completely
dedicated the second floor of the Portland Service Center (10,000 SF) to be girl
and program space and added a large meeting room on the first floor. We are
already seeing increased use by troops and volunteers. The wall and furniture colors,
signage, tables, chairs and kitchen were designed with girls and Girl Scout brand in
mind. We also redesigned the front lobby to make it more inviting. It gives a great
first impression of Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington. The third floor of the
building now provides work space for staff. It was redesigned during the remodel to
help improve functionality and lighting.