Troop 60579 at a school picnic.
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Girls from Troop 30875 compete in knot-tying at Skills & Chills. Kaitlyn (right) is a
member of the Girl Advisory Board.
Penpoint Service Unit celebrated a cookie kick-off.
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A Dansville Girl Scout accepts her Silver Award pin.
Dear Girl Scout Family, At Girl Scouts, we are deeply committed to our mission of
developing girls of courage, confidence, and character, who
make the world a better place. This means fostering an
environment for girls that reinforces impactful leadership.
As the world’s largest leadership development organization
for girls, Girl Scouts is a safe, exciting, no-limits place where
every girl can be inspired, try new things, take on challenges,
build community, and motivate others!
At Girl Scouts, “Can I?” quickly turns into “I will!” as girls
unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker,
Leader)™ to transform their ideas into action, turn their
questions into adventure, and grow their confidence through
practice. Girl Scouts helps girls discover themselves and their
abilities through skill-building activities and opportunities
to try new things, connect with others to learn and expand
their horizons, and take action by developing projects that
make their communities better places—unleashing girls’ vast
leadership potential in areas that interest them most.
There’s no limit to what girls can accomplish. The 2018
annual report demonstrates the impact of Girl Scouting. With
the turn of each page, you will travel to different neighborhoods
and view Girl Scouts in action throughout Western New York.
We believe in the power of every G.I.R.L., and we know you
do too. It’s the reason why with nearly 21,000 members, we
remain one of the strongest midsize Girl Scout councils in the
nation. Our dedicated volunteers, families, supporters and
staff believe in our mission, and it’s because of you that more
girls are prepared to empower themselves for a lifetime of
leadership, success, and adventure.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Alison Wilcox Chief Executive Officer
Lettie Chilson Chair, Board of Directors
Girl Scout PromiseOn my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence, and character,
who make the world a better place.
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Index PAGE # CONTENT 3 G.I.R.L. 4 Membership at a Glance 5 Go-Getter 7 Innovator 9 Risk-Taker 11 Leader 13 Volunteers 14 2017-18 Financial Highlights 15 Invest in Girls 16 Donor Listings 23 Juliette Gordon Low Society 25 Scholarships
Snow doesn’t stop them! Girl Scouts from Troops 20033 and 20258 enjoy Camp Timbercrest during the winter.
GO-GETTERS
Troop 64105 at Roc Fencing Club.
RISK-TAKERS LEADERS
Troop 30022 leads a flag ceremony for the public swearing in of an assemblywoman.
INNOVATORS
Girls test out structural engineering at STEM-a-Palooza.
G.I.R.L.ARE THE DEFINITION OFWNY GIRL SCOUTS
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2018 Membership at a GlanceGirl Scouts values diversity and inclusiveness, reaching out to all girls in every neighborhood throughout
Western New York. Nowhere else can girls engage in challenging activities, explore STEM, go on adventures
in the outdoors, volunteer to help their community and develop life skills while having fun with friends and
caring mentors.
We remain one of the strongest mid-size
councils in the nation with
20,711 members and
1,750 troops.
Girl members:
14,702Adult & lifetime
members:
6,009Full-time staff:
62Part-time staff:
28
Operating budget:
$7.2MAwarded in
financial assistance:
$345,475SERVICE CENTERS
Batavia Service Center
Buffalo Service Center
Jamestown Service Center
Lockport Service Center
Niagara Falls Service Center (Satellite Office)
Rochester Service Center
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CAMP PROPERTY LOCATIONS
Camp Piperwood, Fairport
Camp Windy Meadows, Lockport
Camp Timbercrest, Randolph
Camp Seven Hills Goodyear, Holland
Chautauqua Cattaraugus
Erie
OrleansMonroe
Genesee
Wyoming Livingston
Niagara
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Adult members:
4,637
Lifetime members:
1,372
This figure does not include seasonal or temporary employees.
Girl Scouts from troops 60516, 60552, and 60683 hiked at Harriett Hollister Spencer Park and saw a winter rainbow.
1,968,657 packages of Girl Scout cookies sold by girls.
18,840 packages of cookies were
donated to local WNY Hometown Heroes and military
service members overseas.
She’s bold, brave and ready to make her mark.Last year, go-getting Girl Scout entrepreneurs ran the largest girl-led business in the world. In our region,
girls sold 1.9 million boxes of cookies to finance their activities like travel, camping and community service
projects. The Girl Scout Cookie Program helped girls gain the skills needed to run a business, teaching
them how to set goals, market their product and confidently interact with customers. It’s no wonder so
many successful businesswomen say they got their start selling Girl Scout Cookies.
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Troops 34203 and 34172 work on the Potter Badge.
Leading the flag ceremony at the GSWNY Annual Meeting
Practicing tent pitching at Ready, Set, Camp at Camp Timbercrest.
Lockport Service Unit Girl Scouts have a cookie kick-off. Nora presents her Gold Award to encourage others to make caps for children in the hospital. 6
Troop 20094
Go-getters were selling cookies across the council.
Troop 32008 Troop 70214 Troop 61017
Daisies and Brownies learned about wants, needs, spending, and saving at Bank of America’s Money Matters event.
She thinks outside the box.While many girls begin to lose interest in science and math as early as middle school, Girl Scouts captures
girls’ natural curiosity and creativity, helping them unleash their inner innovators through hands-on
experiences and career exploration in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
At the STEM-A-Palooza event, over 250 girls explored the world of STEM careers and visited hands-on
activity stations presented by female role models working in STEM fields. We also introduced 195 girls to
neuroscience and medicine through partnerships with University at Buffalo and University of Rochester.
Innovating for the FutureIn 2018, Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) launched 30 new Girl Scout Badges for girls ages 5-18 to power girl
leadership in key 21st century issues such as:
• Environmental Stewardship badges, GSUSA’s first-ever badge series focused on
environmental advocacy.
• Badges that teach girls how to program, design, and showcase robots, completing the
suite of Robotics badges GSUSA first introduced for grades K–5 in 2017.
• Cybersecurity, introducing girls to age-appropriate online safety and privacy principles,
information on how the internet works, and how to spot and investigate cybercrime
(funded by Palo Alto Networks). And more!
Troop 30797 used $200 of their troop cookie profits to make meals for kids in need.
Judith’s Gold Award supported menstrual care for women in her mother’s home country of India.
Troop 30072 held their bridging ceremony where three Girl Scout Ambassadors bridged to adults.
A Girl Scout considers a puzzle at Jamestown’s
Songs ‘n Smores event.
SUNY Fredonia’s Taste of College included the impact of job roles in a business, such as how a CEO makes decisions.
Troop 60162 went to the Town of Henrietta Board Meeting. One Girl Scout asked why
there weren’t any women on the board.
Troop 42162 made blessing bags for the homeless.
Troop 82007 learned about healthy eating and made healthy snack bags.
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She’s ready to take on challenges.Girl Scouts test their limits and take risks, especially in the outdoors! This year we opened the new Camp
Seven Hills Nature Center on the Goodyear side of Camp Seven Hills to showcase exciting interactive
nature and environmental exhibits and resources for girls, adults, and the community. Because of Girl
Scouts more than three-quarters of girls improved an outdoor skill. 8,785 girls and adults delved into
archery, kayaking, rock rappelling, fire-making, caving and backpacking, and high-adventure ropes course
elements 40 feet above ground through summer and year-round camp programming
Camp Piperwood
“She learned new songs, how to do new friendship bracelets, improved her archery, and generally improved her camping skills.”
-Camp Piperwood Parent
of girls’ parents at Piperwood said their daughter gained confidence while at camp. 88% PIPERWOOD
Rosie the Rabbit The Camp Piperwood mascot
A camper flies down the zipline at Camp Seven Hills.
Desirae isn’t afraid to speak her mind when she goes on air at WDKX radio in Rochester.
Jaylah addresses the crowd of over 300 people at Women of Distinction.
Maintaining your own car shouldn’t be scary. Girl Scouts learned car care from GEICO.
Camp Seven Hills SEVEN HILLS
Molly the Polka-Dotted Whale
The Camp Seven Hills mascot
“She expanded her love of water learning scuba diving skills and kayaking.”
-Camp Seven Hills Parent
of girls’ parents at Seven Hills said their daughter gained confidence while at camp. 93%
Camp Timbercrest
“My daughter always comes home from a week of camp with a more gracious attitude and ready and willing to jump in and help.”
-Camp Timbercrest Parent
of girls’ parents at Timbercrest said their daughter gained confidence while at camp. 94% TIMBERCREST
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Bernadette the Turtle The Camp Timbercrest mascot
2018 Session 1 campers at Camp Piperwood celebrated Independence Day.
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Friendship Circle Lodge“Friendship Circle Lodge was an important investment at Piperwood, so
we could get more girls outdoors camping, expand our programming
opportunities and space at Day Camp, and welcome the community to
utilize our facilities. Friendship Circle has and will continue to serve us
well in the future.”
Janet DePetrillo, Director of Camp Administration at Girl Scouts of WNY
Leadership is part of a Girl Scout’s DNA.She’s confident, ambitious and committed to empowering herself and others to make a difference. Through
the high awards, Girl Scouts delivered over 23,130 hours of community service protecting the environment,
mentoring younger students in STEM and music, and advocating against cyberbullying.
As girls progress through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, they can earn our high awards: Bronze,
Silver and Gold. The Bronze Award can be earned by Juniors (grade 4-5) working together (often as a
whole troop) to solve a community problem. It takes roughly 20 hours of community service work to
earn. The Silver Award can be earned by small groups of Cadettes (grades 6-8) devoting approximately 50
hours to a service project in their community. The Gold Award is the highest achievement earned by girls
(grades 9-12) who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, taking an issue they are passionate about
and developing a project that has sustainable impact in their communities and beyond. It is the most
prestigious award in the world for girls and it’s only available to Girl Scouts.
38 Seniors & Ambassadors earned the Gold Award
141
Cadettes earned the Silver Award
346
Juniors earned the Bronze Award
According to the Girl Scout Research Institute’s Impact Study, Girls Scouts are more likely than non-Girl Scouts to:
Troop 30110 cleaning up the nature trail at Elma Primary School.
Code breaking required dividing up and delegating the work at St. Bonventure’s
Digital Communications Day.
Communication is key for Juliette Girl Scouts from Pittsford as they compete at Skills & Chills.
Leadership is everything for the GSWNY Girl Advisory Board! They help council make decisions, hold additional leadership
positions, and serve as role models for younger girls.
Caroline, Kaitlyn, Mia, and Natalie earned a Girl Scout Religious Emblem by collecting over 268 coats for Buffalo-area services.
They were assisted by GSWNY Board Member Patti Raab, who is also a member of the Catholic Comittee on Scouting.
2018
Gold Award
Ceremony
Troop 42025 made “lily pads” for
children with IV bags at Roswell to move
around easier for their Bronze Award.
Troop 60671 completed their Silver
Award called Random Acts of
Kindness. They spread messages of
gratefulness and positivity through
their school to employees (janitors,
lunch workers, etc.) and students.
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Girl Scouts Non-Girl Scouts
Have a strong sense of self 80% 68%
Have positive values 75% 59%
Develop and maintain healthy relationships 60% 43%
Exhibit community problem solving skills 57% 28%
Seek challenges and learn from setbacks 62% 42%
2018 Financial HighlightsGirl Scouts of Western New York’s financial statements are audited by independent public accountants
and are available by request.
Over 70 online and in-person training courses were offered to volunteers
The figures on this page represent results from operations before the change in fair value of marketable securities.
REVENUES
Contributions $776,043 | 11%
Shop $227,299 | 3%
Other $208,874 | 3%
Program Fees $650,913 | 9%
Investment Income $266,330 | 4%
Product Sales $4,877,638 | 70%
EXPENSES
Camping $1,694,641 | 24%
Supporting Services $1,317,530 | 18%
Troops & Girl Programs/
Adult Volunteer Development $4,193,587| 58%
VOLUNTEERSBehind every G.I.R.L . is a caring adult
who is passionate about seeing girls
succeed. We understand volunteers’
time matters, which is why Girl
Scouts provides our volunteers with
the resources they need to run a
troop meeting right from their smart
phone or computer. Since launching
the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK), an
online resource containing badge
requirements, year plans, and troop
information, nearly three-quarters of
Daisy and one half of Brownie and Junior
troop leaders adopted the platform
in its initial phases. VTK also provided
exclusive STEM programing content
with engineering, computer science,
and outdoor STEM badge work.
“Mister Ron” teaches girls log-sawing at Ready, Set, Camp at Camp Timbercrest.
Volunteer Dr. Bree Kramer takes girls on a nature hike during World Thinking Day at Windy Meadows to help the girls spot animal tracks.
Volunteer Rebecca Mattison was awarded the GSWNY Special Commendation Award in recognition of saving a choking child using the first aid training she received through Girl Scouts.
Volunteer Kimberly Brown earned an Adult Recognition Award for her outstanding accomplishments as the Williams Park Service Unit Finance Consultant and a troop co-leader.
Parents and family are an important part of a girl’s success in Girl Scouts. Some parents like Gold Award Girl Scout Camille’s
mother, Clarisse, serve as a troop co-leader.
82% of our expenses go directly to support our girls and volunteers, exceeding industry standards.
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Donor Honor RollGirl Scouts of Western New York highly honors all of our donors. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff
and most especially, the girls who benefit directly from your generosity, thank you!
$50,000 and aboveAnonymous (1)United Way of Greater Rochester
Gifts of $25,000 - $49,999United Way of Southern Chautauqua CountyWHEC News 10
INVEST IN GIRLSThanks to the generous support of our
donors, we were able to provide nearly
5,740 girls with $345,475 in financial
assistance and scholarships enabling
girls and troops to enjoy the full Girl Scout
experience. These Girl Scouts received
support to pay membership dues, obtain
Girl Scout supplies and uniforms, go
camping and cover expenses for travel
and program grants to fund their projects.
Ken-Ton Girl Scouts decorated for the Annual Festival of Trees. The Christmas trees were donated to families in need.
All of the financial contributions
listed were made between the
dates of October 1, 2017, and
September 30, 2018. This report
reflects:
• Donors whose cumulative
support is $100 or greater
for annual, capital and/or
endowment purposes.
• In each listing, corporate
matching gifts, where
applicable, are included
as part of the donor’s
contribution.
• An asterisk (*) denotes
deceased donors.
In preparing this report, every
effort has been made to ensure
accuracy and completeness.
If a mistake was made in the
way you, your spouse or your
loved one has been identified,
or if your name was omitted
from the donor list, we sincerely
apologize. With your help, we can
ensure all names are reported
accurately on future lists.
Please contact Bev Rhodes at
1-888-837-6410 x.7984.
Thank you from Juliette Girl Scout MiKayla.
Girl Scouts at Camp Seven Hills love
when people support camp.
Troop 60633 volunteered at Foodlink in Rochester.
Troop 20069 raised money and donations from greenhouses to provide one live plant to all 39 classrooms at Silver Creek Middle School.
Troops 70080, 70069, 70046, and 70937 made blessing bags for those in need during a pajama party.
Troop 60184 went to Heather Heights in Pittsford to bring
Valentine’s fun to the residents.
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A special thanks to our Community Partners who support After-School ProgrammingBestSelf Behavioral Health Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Chautauqua County Inc.Community Action Organization of Erie CountyDunkirk City School District School #4Greece Central School DistrictParker AcademyYMCA of Jamestown NYYMCA of the Twin TiersYWCA NiagaraYWCA of Westfield
Carnahan Jackson FoundationDK’s Plumbing & MechanicalFederated Clover Investment AdvisorsGEICOGlover-Crask Charitable TrustKeyBank Foundation
Members GiveRochester Davis-Fetch Corp.Tru/u W Hodge for CharitiesTUW R Wells Harrison MemorialUnited Way of Northern
Chautauqua County
Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999Anonymous (2)Community Foundation
for Greater BuffaloDorothy M. Young Endowment FundEast Hill FoundationErie County Youth BureauGeorge L. and Elizabeth C. Todd TrustGrigg Lewis FoundationMary McLean Wilson
Timothy and Kathleen O’MaraRalph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy
Fund for Youth SportsThe Garman Family FoundationUnited Way of Buffalo & Erie CountyUnited Way of Cattaraugus CountyUnited Way of Greater Niagara, Inc.WIVB
Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous (1)Allegra MarketingArbor Capital ManagementAT&T YourCauseBuffalo Medical Group, P.C.CH2M Hill B&W West Valley LLCCommunity Action
Organization of Erie County Mary Ann Coulson Judith A. CranstonCutco Foundation, Inc.Dubisz Wealth Management Corp.Evans BankRosanne Frandina PE, LSGreat Escape CommitteeLynnette Haley O’Stewart, Ph.D.Jerilyn J. HickeyHodgson Russ, LLPAlice F. Jacobs
Nancy A. KingDr. Bree Cyrene KramerAnne K. KyzmirLake Shore Savings BankLawley InsuranceAllen MercerMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyMutual of AmericaNational Fuel Gas Company FoundationKathryn J. NixonNannette P. NoconKelly M. O’NeillMichael Osika and Daniel Salcedo, M.D.Phil and Anita PelletierTimothy and Karen R. Penfold Patricia J. RaabRachel Susan Beimler Campership FundJennifer Sanfilippo
Savarino Construction Services Corporation
Dr. Virginia Schaefer HorvathHans and Charlene SchoenenbergerDaniel J. ScullySue C. SweetBrian ThomasThomson ReutersToshiba Business SolutionsTrillium HealthUnited Way of Wyoming CountyUnited Way of the TonawandasUNYTSUPMC ChautauquaLori M. ValentiAllan and Carol WelshDebra J. WhaisAlison J. Wilcox-LanfearTodd Wingen
Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499
Gifts of $250 - $999Anonymous (4)Al Sigl Center for RehabilitationAllasen Carpet Co., Inc.Allergy Advocacy AssociationAlstom Signaling FoundationAmazon SmileRita BabcockDavid and Amy BakerBank On BuffaloTara L. Bazilian-ChangJennifer A. BirkemeierJohn and Nancy BlaschakDiane L. BockrathBond, Schoeneck & King, PLLCMary Jo BrownBryant & StrattonKathryn A. BrysinskiBuffalo Academy of the Sacred HeartBuffalo SabresKatherine A. CampbellH. Randall and Rebecca ChestnutChiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner, LLPClarence Contemporary Club, Inc.Clayton and Susan Cloen, Jr.Dr. Katherine Conway-TurnerCook Moving Systems, Inc.Jill CorolloJina M. CostaMary Ann CoulsonMeg CranstonDr. and Mrs. Russell CranstonEdith CuerrierChelsea N. CumminsJames and Cynthia CuthbertRobert and Nancy DannRobert G. DautelCassandra DearringAnn Marie DoranShannon L. DwyerRebekah EbersoleEFPR Group, LLPErie Niagara Sunrise Exchange ClubAnn E. EvankoColleen FaheyReza and Laura FakharzadehJames and Barbara FallerSheila A. FlanaganNancy J. FlynnFrank P. FradinaMaria GallagherMichelle M. GeorgePaula R. GivensEsther A. GrakowskyDr. and Mrs. Ronald GramzaJames R. Grasso and Mary Ellen GianturcoAgnes E. Griffith, Ph.D.HDE Electric Inc.
Robert and Norma HendersonE Paul and Eileen HettichDr. and Mrs. Donald D. HickeyLouise HochreiterDr. Deborah A. HoffmanCraig and Margaret HurleyHurwitz & Fine, P.C.Independent HealthGeorge and Suzanne IsgriggJensen, Marks, Langer & VanceMary Beth KarrMary Ann KeyserKeyBank of BuffaloKinzie Campership FundKirisits & AssociatesChristine M. KirwanRoman KociubaKimberly A. KohlCraig and Amy KornackiLisa A. KovelLabella Associates, D.P.C.Lakewood Rod & Gun ClubLeadership Buffalo Inc.Lincoln Archives, Inc.Dacene LounsburyM&T BankMader Construction CorporationCarolyn M. MagnerRobert and Elaine MannGerald and Barb MazurkiewiczElizabeth D. McPhailDr. Kimberly R. Meabon D.D.S.Kelly Ann MillerSummer M. MorinEmily D. NewellNickel City CateringDr. John NotanoBarbara E. OzarkLynda PaintonJudith A. PenzottiJeffrey H. PlattPraxair Foundation, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. PretoriusR. R. & Clara J. Gould FoundationRaymour & FlaniganWilliam and Diane ReddyKatherine F. RingJeffrey and Karin RobyRochester Area Community FoundationJohn RomagnolaAdrienne Rothstein GraceJustin and Kelly RunkeChristian S. SchulitzConstance SchumacherLani A. SherrillLinetta SmithMichele and Paul Smith
Robert L. SmithSons of the American Legion
Squadron #362Theodore and Sue SpallRichard and Linda St. GeorgeMolly J. StalkerBette L. StonebrakerDavid and Marianne SullivanBonnie J. SwogerTalbotsThe Jeff and Karin Roby Charity FundThe Manning & Napier Foundation, Inc.Elizabeth W. ThorndikeUnited Materials, LLCVan Bortel Subaru/FordJennifer VanHouterVerizon FoundationVFW Aurora Cazenovia Post No. 205Erik and Judy von BucherWalmart FoundationWestern New York STEM HubChristine WhitmanWilliam and Therese WincottAshley WrightEdward and Betsy WrightLisa M. ZackheimZontiana-Zonta Club of Jamestown
Troop 10193 visited the Seneca National Cultural Center and earned the WNY
Iroquois Confederacy Patch.
Troop 60445 donated toys to Golisano Children’s Hospital. They put their money management skills to the test by
making the most of their service project budget.
Troop 30317 completed the Think Like a Citizen Science Journey. Through SciStarter.com, they are participating in
Project Squirrel, which tracks national squirrel health.
Troop 42222 earned their Silver Award by improving their community horse barn.
Dunkirk After-School Girl Scouts learn to knit.
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Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999Bank of America LEAD for WomenBuffalo MagazineChildren’s Foundation of Erie County, Inc.Lettie J. Chilson
Keybank of New YorkRichard C. and Karen E. PenfoldJoseph and Anita SahlenUniland Development
United Way of Genesee CountryUnited Way of Livingston CountyYMCA of the Twin Tiers
Gifts of $100 - $249Anonymous (8)Robert A. AcquilanoManuel AjaMichael and Nancy AlspaughAmerican Legion Frederick F Cadille
Post No 1664Gordon and Jenifer AngevineGwen S. AppelbaumRobert Arcus and Karen KosydarEvelyn C. AustinNichelle AustinLinda M. BakerJoseph T. BaldinoBank of AmericaAlisha BanksDaniel and Mary BartelsBatavia Lions Club Inc.Michael L. Beato and Jacqueline B. WalkerBenevity Community Impact FundShannon M. BielaskaChristine A. BonaguideCarolyn BosleyEsther M. BoyczukAndrea BoydCynthia L. BreezeTamara E. BrownTheresa A. BrummettLena BuddBuffalo Bills, Inc.Kathleen M. BurnsMartha C. CaryKimberly CastilePamela CerconeChristina CereghinoChapin InternationalAnthony J. ChaseSavannah CookSusan M. CookVirginia L. CoonJean CrayRay and Amy CrosbyWilliam R. DaleKathleen A. DearAmanda L. DeBruinJoseph and Catherine Del VecchioJoyce S. DeLongAnthony J. DiCerboHelene R. DiederichKathryn DiGennaroPatricia DonohueDonna M. DoranDouglas L. Rehlaender TrustSarah L. DoullJoyce M. DuffyEast Aurora American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary #362Mara EndlL. Bruce and Joan EricksonErieco Womens Post 1586Exelon FoundationJohn and Jeanne Fadale
Roger and Rosanne FaulhaberKaren FaulknerJuan and Kelly FloresFood Bank of WNYWayne and Brenda ForrestLinda FosterTheresa C. GannonJudy G. GardnerEmily GarrickJudith L. GassJon and Jeanne GehretGenesee Valley Harriers ClubAshley E. GigliaGirl Scout Troop 60108Ellen E. Grant, Ph.D.William Graser and
Andrea Wasmund GraserNancy Griffin ShaddWilliam and Sandra GworekThomas Hagner and Linda Ulrich-HagnerFrederick J. HammMark and Donna HamptonDoris D. HamptonDavid and Donna HartleyKaren HefflerGeorge and Sally HezelMargaret B. HoffHoward E. Holcomb Jr.Linda HookerMartha J. HowBritt A. HurleyJudith A. JohnsonDavid Johnston and Jennifer LeonardJonathan C. JoyceLauri A. KellerJean KendrickCarolyn A. KerhaertKandice KingKaren KingPatrick S. KinseyKiwanis Club of Lewiston, Inc.Kenneth and Marian KnoxLoretta C. KostrzewskiWilliam E. KraebelDr. Wolf-Dieter KrahnBeth KranslerLake Beverage CorporationKimberly M. LanganHonorable Esther G. LeadleyRebecca LeclairMichael and Marcia LennonSharon M. LochockiLockport Lodge No 41 BPO ElksLoyal Order of the Moose
Genesee Valley-Henrietta #2290Dr. Keli Koran LucheyAlthea E. LuehrsenM&T Charitable FoundationErin MankLouise McColginFay C. McDonald
Shari L. McDonoughTamara L. McMillanJoseph and Kathleen MehltretterMiranda MellanMerchants Insurance GroupMetropolitan Collection AgencyJames and Jacqueline MikoleyTammy M. MillerJenny MogaveroKatherine M. MohneyGregory and Wendy MorcioHonorable Karen MorrisMeridith MorrisonBryan and Lynn MoultonJames and Lesley MuchaTerrence and Lucille MulichBerdena M. MumfordWaidene MurphyNational GridNorth Tonawanda Catholic Club, Inc.Mary Evalyn NuttingDiana L. PalotasWinifred E. PatrickGeorge P. PendergastAnn M. PennellaJohn and Ruth PhillipsAnn H. PiatoTricia PierceDaniel and Nancy PihlbladArthur PittLisa E. PriebeRobert A. PrioreSimone P. RaglandJo Ann RamseySuzanne M. RayRobert and Rebecca ReederResearch Foundation of
State University of New YorkJodi ReynoldsTheodor RichmanKirsten RiesterCatherine M. RobertsIsabel J. RobitaillePeggy J. RogersDr. Marvel Ross-JonesJennifer SchlickHeidi SchoenenbergerBing SherrillLani A. SherrillNeil and Karla SherwoodEbony SingletaryStella SlaightRobert N. Stachura and
Debra Horn-StachuraJanet StewartElizabeth W. StoneLinda V. SwansonGregory J. SzewczykTarget CorporationSuzanne D. TellerErika Tener
Gifts of $100 - $249 (continued)The Coppola FirmSara ThompsonTri-County Supply, Inc.Truist EWay Special Distribution AccountEdward and Marcia TurpynKevin and Lisa TwitchellJeanne R. TylerUnited Way of Massachusetts Bay
and Merrimack ValleyUnited Way of the Southern TierUnitedHealth GroupRosine Van OssAndrew and Janet Van OstrandDr. Theodore F. Van ZandtCarolyn VarnerThomas and Lynn WaclawekHeather WeibelWilson WeirDoris Wenske*West Herr Automotive GroupBetsey B.L. WheelerSandra C. WhitfordDr. Lillian S. WilliamsDr. Diane E. WonchLaura Ann WoodSheila WoodRose Anne WoodardDr. Alice H. YoungLinda ZakrzewskiJoanne ZdrojewskiDr. and Mrs. Nicholas F. Zornek Jr.
Troop 82007 visited the Corning Museum of Glass.
Wyoming County Girl Scouts had a Bring-a-Friend event.
Troop 51065 visited Nunda Volunteer Ambulance and got an exciting hands-on lesson.
Lakeshore Service Unit in Greece welcomes a bunch of new Girl Scouts.
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Memorial GiftsMemorial contributions honor and remember friends or family members who are no longer with us. The
gifts below have been made in memory of the individuals whose names are listed in green
In Memory of Rita AntolenaAmigone Funeral Home
In Memory of Kathryn A. BennettTri-County Supply, Inc.
In Memory of Noralyn BergerRose Anne Woodard
In Memory of Barbara Boyce Nutting
Mary Evalyn Nutting
In Memory of Barbara A. BurkeJames and Barbara Kowalski
In Memory of E. Gregorina Cooper
Margaret EasterSharon GibsonLouise McColgin
In Memory of George E. CranstonMeg Cranston
In Memory of Dorothy S. CuthbertJames and Cynthia Cuthbert
In Memory of Jennifer L. DeLongLaura Eaton
In Memory of Betty EdwardsKathleen A. Edwards
In Memory of Virginia EvankoAnn E. Evanko
In Memory of Marjorie H. FlanaganSheila A. FlanaganKatherine F. Ring
In Memory of Betty GannonTheresa C. Gannon
In Memory of Tina GraserWilliam Graser and Andrea Wasmund Graser
In Memory of Virginia E. HafnerJohn F. Hafner
In Memory of Jeannette C. Hoffman
Dr. Deborah A. Hoffman
In Memory of Ethel IntiharWilliam Graser and Andrea Wasmund Graser
Honorary GiftsHonorary contributions recognize friends or family members for a special occasion or in tribute to an
individual. The gifts below have been made in honor of the individuals whose names are listed in green.
In Honor of Emily AtiehNoreen D. Halpern
In Honor of Grace A. Bunke*Lydia Faye Wohlhueter
In Honor of Lacie CastileLettie J. Chilson
In Honor of Rebecca ChilsonLettie J. Chilson
In Honor of Mary C. CooperTriple E Mfg. & Design Inc.Rose Anne Woodard
In Honor of Judith A. CranstonNannette P. Nocon
In Honor of Claire W. CrumpAgnes E. Griffith, Ph.D.
In Honor of Rosanne Frandina PE, LS
Loretta C. Kostrzewski
In Honor of Kandis R. FullerJodi Losi
In Honor of Jean Howard Cherubin
Jewelle Gayle Jones
In Honor of Jamestown’s 25th Anniversary
Labella Associates, D.P.C.
In Honor of Fran JonesNathaniel Childs
In Honor of Shirley S. JonesJoanne Zdrojewski
In Honor of Stephanie KahnRobert and Suzanne Kahn
In Honor of Diane LindhurstRebecca Lindhurst
In Honor of Althea E. LuehrsenGerald and Barb Mazurkiewicz
In Honor of Katherine M. Mohney
Stahlka Marketing/Event Management
In Honor of Bernice OlinJoanne Zdrojewski
In Honor of Heather E. ReedMichele Bailey
In Honor of Jennifer SchlickEmily Garrick
In Honor of Charlene Schoenenberger
Heidi Schoenenberger
In Honor of Madelyn B. SherrillBing Sherrill
In Honor of Betsy WrightMark and Donna HamptonGregory and Cynthia Peterson
In Honor of Alice L. ZasadaAnonymous (1)
Daisies participate in the Dansville Bridging Ceremony.
Troop 70085 takes a break from their Art in the Outdoors Badge to get a group pic.
Troop 63142 filled 35 health kits for Church Women United to be distributed
at the House of Mercy and the Rochester Regional Coalition Against
Human Trafficking (RRCAHT).
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In Memory of Esther KeyserMary Ann KeyserKathleen Linn
In Memory of Elizabeth Keyser-Hertzog
Mary Ann Keyser
In Memory of Deborah L. Macpherson
Katherine Markel
In Memory of Margaret B. McBrideReverend Hans J.R. Irmer
and Dr. Linda G.P. Irmer
In Memory of Carol J. MeyersRobert and Norma Henderson
In Memory of Patrick MulichBrina Wolpe
In Memory of Syma D. MulichJanet H. BarrettChristopher and Kimberly BersonMarilyn J. CiurcaDonald and Mary CongdonMary A. CostichDuane and Barbara CzajkaKenneth and Miriam DellKathleen R. DolanNicole FribergJudith L. GassBarbara J. GraniteMyrna GutermanRobert and Marianne HesselberthLegrand and Jacqueline KirkTeresa K. LehrArthur and Ellen MaurerTerrence and Lucille MulichPhyllis Mutz and Nancy R. CornwellPaul R. OlsenOrder of the Silver TrefoilRoland and Katherine OsterwinterDelinda PayneGeorgiana PrinceCharles and Eloise PulsRonald and Lisbeth RankMyrna A. SaltmanDaniel and Lorraine SchoenlyCarmen and Arlene SmiroldoDonna StefanoMary Jane TaylorMarianne S. ThomsonBrina Wolpe
In Memory of Terry Richman
Theodor Richman
In Memory of Ruth F. Schuessler
Amigone Funeral Home
In Memory of Shirley Schutt
Ronald F. Schutt
In Memory of Esther Swamer
Suzanne D. Teller
In Memory of Doris B. Szen
Robert and Thomasine Quinn
In Memory of Arthur M. Teller
Suzanne D. Teller
In Memory of Kimberley A. Welsh
James and Ellen EvansAllan and Carol Welsh
In Memory of Agnes A. Woodard
Carol BarnesPeg JungquistRose Anne Woodard
Juliette Gordon Low SocietyThe Juliette Gordon Low Society of planned giving donors celebrates the girls of the future and ensures
their opportunity to be Girl Scouts. These generous donors make a difference in the lives of future Girl
Scouts. We honor and thank them for leaving a lasting legacy.
*Deceased
Nicole L. Andrews
Mary Lou Britton
Jennifer Brooks
Linda Bumgardner
Katherine A. Campbell
Lettie J. Chilson
Susan and Clayton Cloen
Wendy S. Cohen
Judith A. Cranston
Donna M. Dolce
Cynthia J. Erickson
Joan H. Frazier
Patricia A. Garnjost
Lisa Goodell
Marian L. Herz
Jerilyn J. Hickey
Jean E. Hitchcock
Suzanne Isgrigg
Diana Warren Kubick
Joelle M. Maurer
Jean McGowan
Georgiana Prince
Laura Ranalli
Ann L. Sartwell
Lisa Schreiner Berta
Sue C. Sweet
Elizabeth W. Thorndike
Donna Vanstrom
Alison J. Wilcox-Lanfear & David Lanfear
If you have included Girl Scouts in your estate plans or would like more
information, we would love to welcome you into the society! Please contact
Heather Reed at 1-888-837-6410 x6068 or [email protected].
Juliette Gordon Low Society
“We believe in the Girl Scouting program.”This statement by Susan and Clayton Cloen is true for each member of
the Juliette Gordon Low Society. The Juliette Gordon Low Planned Giving
Society members are a special group of people, like the Cloens, who have
made the commitment to share their legacy with the next generation of
girl leaders.
When you prepare a will it’s to ensure that your family will be taken care
of and your assets will be handled according to your wishes. Naming
Girl Scouts of Western New York as a beneficiary allows you to do just
that, establish your individual legacy and demonstrate to others the
things that have been most important in your life: family, friends, and
community. Your legacy gift to GSWNY ensures the next generation of
girls has a bright future, and so much more.
The Cloens share, “Planned Giving is a means to perpetuate institutions and programs that we value. It is a
way to share what we have with others for the benefit of the community as a whole.” Sue Cloen served as a
Girl Scout leader for 11 years. It is during that time that she watched her girls grow, mature, and participate
in activities that benefited their community.
Girl Scouts must be here for an ever-growing population of girls in need. “Planned Giving is a way to ensure
that the needs of those [girls] are met,” shares Sue.
Providing for Girl Scouts of WNY in your will or trust won’t cost you a penny during your lifetime. You have
complete control over your assets, and can change your gift at any time. Allow us to hold you in the highest
honor, by letting us know if you have left Girl Scouts a planned gift, and become a member of the Juliette
Gordon Low Society.
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We are honored to be included in the estate plans of the following JGL Society members:
Josephine Amish*
Betty Baker Anderson*
Margaret Anderson*
Harry J. Beu Trust
May C. Carroll*
Warren J. Chase Trust
Emerson Colopy*
George Corby*
Irene Hower Corby*
Peter C. Cornell Trust
Thomas and Mary E. Driesel*
Alice V. Dutcher*
Helen Creswell Ellwanger*
Betsy Phillips Fisher*
Adeline E. Fracassi*
William Hodge*
Ruth C. Hoover*
John Wylie Jones*
Corinne B. Loudon*
Martha L. MacAskill*
Virginia D. Martin*
Jean M. Mousaw*
Constance M. Neth*
Barbara H. Panasiewicz*
Anabelle Piper*
Thelma K. Rawcliffe*
Douglas L. Rehlaender Trust
Margaret Ritchie IRR Trust
Marguerite M. Rittenhouse*
Margaret Shannon*
Arthur E. Shrubsall*
Floyd D. Slater*
Dorothy E. Slocum*
Alice W. St. Clair*
Margaret Woodbury Strong*
Elizabeth C. Todd*
James H. Van Arsdale, III*
TUW R Wells Harrison Memorial
Dorothy M. Young*
A legacy gift from these JGL Society members is a lasting tribute to their belief and love of Girl Scouts:
Girl Scouts at Camp Timbercrest revived the tradition of the floating campfire using power tools and ingenuity.
ScholarshipsWe would like to thank the following
individuals for their contributions to the
scholarships listed below. To the right are
photos of girls receiving the scholarships
at the 2018 Gold Award Ceremony.
Ralph and Mary McLean Wilson Gold Award Scholarship
Mary McLean Wilson
Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger Golden Opportunity Scholarship
Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger
Heidi Schoenenberger
Kim Welsh Memorial Scholarship
Allan and Carol Welsh
Girl Scouts of Western New York Educational
Scholarship Fund
Rita Babcock
Lettie Chilson
Paul and Paula Oliver
Caitlyn E. Quider
Charlene Schoenenberger
2018 Educational Scholarship Recipients
2018 Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger Golden Opportunity Scholarship Recipient
2018 Ralph and Mary McLean Wilson Gold Award Scholarship Recipient
2018 Kim Welsh Memorial Scholarship Recipients
The Greece Service Unit assembled blessing baskets for local first responders and emergency crews.
There was a time warp for Troop 42035 when they earned their Playing the Past Badge and partied like it’s 1965.
Troop 31151 celebrated Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday and Halloween at the same time.
Girls from Troops 82040, 82074, 82096, 82094, and 82037 lined up on the field at the Albion-Medina
Football Game for Girl Scout Night.
Troop 30294 made new friends at Asha Sanctuary where they met rescue animals and learned how to make a vegan meal.
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Older girls try out squishy circuit kits at STEM-a-Palooza using Play-Doh and LED lights to create closed circuits.
Girl Scout Ni’eisha speaks onstage at
Women of Distinction.
The Rochester Institute of Technology provided a lesson in firewalls and cybersecurity.
Archery at Camp Timbercrest during summer camp.
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