2020 CitrusPeel Gold Edition

Family, of whom I am so very proud, as we grow in
making a difference in our local communities and
our world.
As the staff team prepares for the start of another
Girl Scout year, we KNOW it will not look anything
like our traditional Girl Scouting, at least for a while.
I do not see this as entirely unfortunate. We have
learned, adapted, and found tools that will only add
to our reach and impact on girls as they strive to
succeed. I believe creating HYBRID opportunities
and offering more points of engagement will
certainly be the clarion call of 2021—and I’m very
good with that idea.
I call upon each of us, even though we find
ourselves in difficult times, to take a few moments
and reflect upon the many blessings we continue
to enjoy at Citrus Council. At the top of my long
list is, as always, our girls, and their unwavering
spirits. They are our inspiration, our guiding force,
and at the core of everything we do. They are
why we believe in the power of our Movement. I
am grateful for the gift of knowing our incredible
girls, especially our Gold Award Girl Scouts. I
am honored to lead Citrus Council and our amazing,
patient, and passionate volunteers who deliver Girl
Scout programming and bring our mission to life
every day. Without our volunteers and community
partners, Citrus Council would simply not be the
powerful force for girls that we are. I have said it in
the past, and it merits saying again, especially during
challenging times: Our girls inspire us to bond together,
amplifying our commitment and creating the unique
and purposeful relationship we share. The girls draw
us together as a family, and our caring volunteers feed
and nurture that family, lifting us all up. I love our Citrus
Family and could not be more grateful.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Maryann Barry |
Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of Citrus