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The 2012-2013 year was an exciting one for Girl Scouts of Western New York. We continued to develop leadership skills in girls and worked to shed light on important issues, like encouraging more girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Find out more in the 2012-2013 Annual Report.

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Page 1: 2012-2013 Annual Report for Girl Scouts of Western New York

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Our MissionGirl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

The 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.

The Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be

honest and fair,friendly and helpful,considerate and caring,courageous and strong, andresponsible for what I say and do,

And torespect myself and others,respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place,and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

“ Girl Scouts changed my life because I see myself better than I was before. I find myself expressing myself more. We go camping, we sell cookies, candy, and we take trips. I love Girl Scouts because I meet new people.”

Candice, Junior

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2013-2014 Board of Directors

Judy Maness Chair

Lettie Chilson 1st Vice Chair

Georgiana Prince 2nd Vice Chair

Michael OsikaTreasurer

Bette StonebrakerSecretary

Members-at-LargeMonique Crawford

Adrienne Rothstein-Grace

Laura Dealy

Laura Mullin

Judy Penzotti

Valerie Pillo

Marvel Ross-Jones, Ph.D.

Annette Argona Tomlin

Ex-Officio* Cindy L. Odom

Debra Whais

* Voting ex-officio Member

Dear Friends:As the leading authority on girl development, we are in the business of girls! Our Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) has done an extensive amount of research around girls and leadership. Through this research, we know the impact that Girl Scouting is having on our girls both in their community and in the classroom. The three Girl Scout processes: Girl-led, learning by doing, and cooperative learning is having a positive effect on how well girls are performing academically. We also know that girls see themselves as leaders now and want to lead in the future, provided leadership is defined by their own terms (inclusive leading) and not in the traditional definition (top down) of the word.

Girl Scouts of Western New York has joined Girl Scouts of the USA in adopting five advocacy platforms (financial literacy, healthy living, environmental leadership, global citizenship, and science, technology engineering and math, or STEM) not only in our programming but in having meaningful dialog with elected officials about key insights and trends in these areas.

In having discussions with stakeholders within our nine county region, many agree that there is not an adequate pipeline of women pursuing careers in STEM. We have focused much of our attention on giving girls an opportunity to explore and develop an interest in STEM. As a result, we were given a wonderful opportunity to partner with National Grid to host a STEM community forum and panel discussion for our Girl Scouts. The purpose of the event was to begin the conversation on how to encourage more girls to consider careers in STEM. We convened a group of girls who heard firsthand from women who are currently working in STEM-related industries. Special thanks to all the dynamic women who participated on our panel.

In today’s economy, it is important for girls to be confident and knowledgeable in how they handle money. Currently, 90 percent of girls want to learn how to handle money but only 12 percent feel “very confident” when making financial decisions. Girls are learning their economic ABCs through our Girl Scout Cookie Program as well as our QSP nuts and candy sale. These fundraising opportunities directly develop money management and entrepreneurial skills among the other essential skills (Goal Setting, Business Ethics, Decision Making, and People Skills) girls develop.

Naturalist and conservationist John Muir said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” This quote sums up how our girls feel about the environment in which they live and play. I’m happy to announce that we just received the results of a nationwide “go green” effort. In celebration of our 100th anniversary, girls and volunteers planted rain gardens in our jurisdiction. The national results showed that through the efforts of our girls here in WNY and across the Movement, we were able to save 639 kilowatts of energy, conserve more than 226 gallons of water, eliminate one billion pounds of carbon dioxide and 120 million pounds of waste total, recycle 409,940 aluminum cans, plant 123,753 native plants/trees, and feed and shelter 2,462 wildlife by rain gardens. What a tremendous accomplishment!

Girls can make the world a better place by caring not only for those around them but for those around the globe. The Girl Scout Hippie Pandas, a First League Lego team, is an excellent example. Several years ago, they created a milk pasteurization system for women who were experiencing high rates of miscarriages in Nicaragua. Due to their concern for the welfare of people in Haiti, the Hippie Pandas recently designed a bed boat that will allow Haitians to remain safe during hurricanes and flooding. The boat not only provides a safe haven during flooding, but also includes a compartment for food and clothing. The team is presently competing at the World Festival for this creation.

In Girl Scouting, we believe in promoting the “whole girl.” The Be a Friend First (BFF) program addressed the challenges that girls face with bullying. The program not only equipped girls with how to handle situations when they are bullied, but reinforced our Girl Scout Law of “be a sister to every Girl Scout.” Girls are using these same principles when being bullied via social media.

Lastly, community service is a cornerstone of Girl Scouts and I am proud to announce that we had 64 girls earn the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award and 159 girls earned the Girl Scout Silver Award.

Girl Scouts of Western New York is committed to developing girl leadership within our nine county jurisdiction. There are exciting things happening every day in our council. Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication. We appreciate you.

Warmest Regards,

Cindy L. Odom Chief Executive Officer, GSWNY

Judith A. Maness Chair, Board of Directors

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While heritage and tradition are important components of Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts of Western New York kept its eye to the future during the 2012-2013 year, leading multiple efforts that benefitted not only Girl Scouts, but the community at large.

As part of its STEM Community Stakeholder Forum, GSWNY brought together a number of community stakeholders to discuss an important issue: A lack of young women pursuing careers in the vital fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). College professors, engineers, Girl Scout leaders, and guests attended the event, sponsored by National Grid. Cindy Odom, CEO of GSWNY, and Judith Dunn, human resources director at National Grid, shared research and insights, and roundtable discussions allowed attendees to learn more about the issue while also talking about solutions. Following the adult portion of the event, more than 50 girls attended a STEM Girl Forum. This event featured five female panelists who currently work in various STEM fields. They shared with the girls what they do in their careers and then they answered the girls’ questions.

2012-2013 Year in Review

Panelists respond to girls’ questions at the STEM Girl Forum. Pictured (L to R): Lisa Montesano, National Grid; Lettie Chilson, CH2M HILL B&W West Valley, LLC; Dr. Liesel Folks, University at Buffalo; Dr. Jane Griffin, Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research; and Rachel Wiatrowski-Pardi, Fisher-Price.

Mauri Myers-Solages, corporate citizenship manager at National Grid, and Judith Dunn, human resources director at National Grid, pose for a photo with Cindy Odom, chief executive officer of GSWNY, at the STEM Community Stakeholder Forum.

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“Before I came to Girl Scouts I always had an attitude. People always told me I would not get anything done in life if I lived with an attitude. After my first two Girl Scout meetings I stopped having an attitude. I like Girl Scouts because they taught me a lot about respect.”

Abreannah, Cadette

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To help share with the community some of the many benefits of Girl Scouting, GSWNY hosted Our Promise to Girls, a fundraising breakfast that took place in Buffalo. Both a young Girl Scout and a former Girl Scout and staff member spoke to the crowd, explaining how Girl Scouting has helped them. The event also included a video presentation in which three girls told how Girl Scouting impacted their lives. It was a special, moving way to celebrate Girl Scouts with others who value encouraging and empowering girls to be leaders in their own lives.

Girl Scouts of Western New York welcomed Judy Smith to Western New York for the Leadership Speaker Series in Buffalo and the Leadership Breakfast Series in Rochester. Smith, who is considered America’s number one crisis management expert, has consulted for a number of high-profile clients and is the inspiration and co-producer of the ABC television show Scandal. Hundreds of community members came out to hear Smith share what she has learned from helping celebrities, politicians, and businesses emerge from crisis situ-ations. Any person – male or female, old or young – can face a crisis situation. Community members who attended the Leadership Breakfast Series or Leadership Speaker Series left with stories and ideas of how to overcome crises with tact.

Before closing out the 2012-2013 year, Girl Scouts rallied adults across the nation with a video from First Lady Michelle Obama, the honorary national president of Girl Scouts. Starting in 1917 with Edith Bolling Wilson, the First Lady of the United States has always served as Honorary President of Girl Scouts. In her video, First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged everyone to consider volun-teering. Whether making a long-term commitment or giving just an hour of time, every minute makes a difference in the lives of thousands of girls.

First Lady Michelle Obama created a video for Girl Scouts to encourage adults to volunteer.

Judith A. Maness, chair of the board of directors for GSWNY, spoke at the Our Promise to Girls Breakfast.

Judy Smith answers questions from the audience during the Leadership Speaker Series.

Latonya Plummer shared how Girl Scouts has impacted her at the Our Promise to Girls Fundraising Breakfast.

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“ Being a Girl Scout has made a big difference in my life. I’m a shy person and every time I do community service I grow more confident. Helping people made my life better because I know that they feel good inside just like I do.”

Miya, Junior

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“Girl Scouting is more than just selling cookies.  Girl Scouting has become an integral part of my life, and ultimately part of my identity.  Having been a Girl Scout since I was in first grade, I have grown up internalizing the mottos of ‘respecting myself and others,’ and ‘making the world a better place,’ among the tenets of the Girl Scout Law.  It is this law, as well as the stressed virtues of integrity and honesty, that have helped shaped the person I am today.”

- Claire, Ambassador

Volunteers play a vital role in empowering the next generation of girls, and GSWNY greatly appreciates the hours they contribute to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. To honor and thank volunteers, GSWNY held its Adult Recognition Luncheon at Samuel’s Grande Manor in Williamsville. During the luncheon, volunteers received a heartfelt thank you from a Girl Scout, Claire Raab, who shared with the audience how Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout volunteers in her life have impacted her. Volunteers were honored with the Commitment to Excellence Award, Smart Cookie Award, Thanks Badge, Honor Pin, Appreciation Pin, Outstanding Volunteer Award, Outstanding Leader Award, Volunteer of Excellence Award, Years of Service Award, Tenure Award, and President’s Award. Congratulations to all of the volunteers who were honored.

Claire Raab spoke to volunteers during the 2013 Adult Recognition Luncheon.

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The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award girls can earn in Girl Scouting. To achieve the Girl Scout Gold Award, girls must complete a minimum of 80 hours toward a project that has a lasting impact on the community.

GSWNY is proud to announce we had 64 talented young women “go for the gold” during the 2012-2013 year.

Girl Scout Gold Award recipients rate their general

success in life significantly higher and report higher

success in reaching goals within many areas.

Source: Girl Scouting Works: The Almunae Impact Study

Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout Cadette (grades 6 to 8) can earn. Girl Scouts of Western New York had 159 girls earn the Girl Scout Silver Award during the 2012-2013 year.

Girl Scout Silver Award

Kendall OwczarzakRachel Melia Kara Mooney Elyssa Mountain Rebecca Moyer Danielle Naassana Shannon Rose O’Grady

Stephanie Orie Mary OwczarczakKatrina Lissitschenko

Michaela McNaughton

Julia KostinRachel Handley Victoria Hector Audrey Hunt Maureen Jubert Emily Karlsson Danielle Kearns Danica Kelley

Stephanie Fernaays

Emily Grace Constantine

Brystol Cook Kristina D’Agostino

Lynae Doverspike Ashley Edwards Riley Eike Katherine Eisenried

Diana FarrowAudrey Ciminelli Kristy Cimino

Laura SlikerClaire Piampiano Claire Petrina Raab

Devon Rich Ashley Schiffler Danielle Seier Kristin Angelle Sharman

Hrysoula Sidou Georgiana SilvaroleAnn Patterson Silvana Payne

Julia TuckerEmma Stevens Katherine Rose Frandina Van Oss

Amanda L. Sullivan Carolyn Ruth Vernon

Kaitlin Rose Surdej Nia Wilson Tess Woodruff Michelle Young

Mary H. ChurchLeah Bartnik Courtney Beresniewicz

Becca Braun Amanda Burke Emily Caboot Emily M. Cantie Sheridan Carlson Katherine Chiavetta

Ashley Alessandra Clare K. Banigan

Katherine L. Fonte Micayla Greco Alexandria Hackford

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Girl Scout Magazines & Munchies Program

The Girl Scout Magazines & Munchies Program provides Girl Scouts and their troops a chance to fundraise for their activities, reaching out primarily to friends and family. Girls sell magazine subscriptions and food items, such as honey roasted peanuts and chocolates. Another level of this program is Project Share, through which customers can give a $5 donation to send a magazine voucher to a veterans hospital patient or a nut product to a man or woman serving in the Armed Forces overseas or in Western New York.

Through the spring 2013 Project Share Program, Girl Scouts of Western New York donated more than 1,330 cans of nuts to the Niagara Falls Air Force Base as well as more than 200 magazines to the VA Hospitals in Buffalo and Batavia.

Because of the generosity of the community, Girl Scouts learned important financial literacy skills and raised money for their activities while also helping to bring happiness to our veterans and their families!

96% of girls expect they will be able to

provide for their families and 87%

of girls expect they will make a lot of

money. However, only 12% feel “very confident” making

financial decisions. Source: Girl Scout Research Institute

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2012-2013 Program

HighlightsCourage, confidence, and character are what we strive to instill in every girl who becomes a member of Girl Scouts of Western New York. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a programming model designed to promote leadership skills throughout each step in Girl Scouting. Girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place.

Women of Distinction Mentoring Program & Girl Forum Signature ProgramGirls in grades 9 through 12 had an exciting opportunity to participate in the Women of Distinction Mentoring Program and Girl Forum. Girls partnered with phenomenal women leaders who serve as mentors and role models for the girls. Many of those mentor/mentee relationships last well beyond the evening of the Women of Distinction Awards ceremony.

The Girl Forum is an opportunity for girls to interact with one of the evening’s honorees through a question and answer format.

During the evening of the Women of Distinction Awards ceremony, girls served as ambassadors, presenters, and mistress of ceremonies.

Only 21% of girls believe they

currently have most of the key qualities

to be a good leader. However, over 90%

of girls say they want to or would not mind being leaders.

Source: Change it Up Study

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Hippie PandasGSWNY First Lego League (FLL) Hippie Pandas Group won the Champion’s Award at the Finger Lakes Regional Championship. The FLL Champion’s Award is the most prestigious award that an FLL team can win. It measures how the team members inspire and motivate others about the excitement of science and technology, solve problems, and demonstrate respect and gracious professionalism to everyone involved in the competition.

Last year’s challenge was entitled, “Nature’s Fury Be Prepared, Stay Safe and Rebuild.” The Hippie Pandas designed a floating bed boat to assist families impacted by hurricanes and flooding in Gonaive, Haiti.

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The Girl Scout organization is not only known for Girl Scout cookies but also for the camping opportunities it provides to girls. The 2012-2013 camping season ended with a 10% increase over the previous year.

Girls enjoyed approximately 20 new programs at our overnight camp facilities, and at Camp Piperwood a new ropes course was added.

Due to the generous grants that GSWNY received from the United Way of Rochester and the Erie County Youth Bureau, we were able to serve more girls in our summer camp program.

• Served 40 girls through the Erie County grant

• Served 119 girls through the Monroe County grant

• Camp Piperwood had an88% increase in attendance

• Camp Timbercrest had a13% increase in attendance

• Camp Seven Hills/Lakeside had an 18% increase in attendance

Summer Camp

Nearly two-thirds of girls said they enjoy 90% of

the outdoor activities they do through Girl Scouts.

Source: Girl Scout Research Institute 2012 National Study of Girls & the Outdoors

Many children experience “summer learning loss”

during the summer months, forgetting up to

two months of academic instruction over

the summer.Source: ACACamps.org

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Women of DistinctionWomen of Distinction, GSWNY’s signature fundraising event, is completely led by girls. Through this event, GSWNY honors women who live or work in Western New York for their accomplishments and contributions to mentoring and empowering girls and young women in our communities.

Congratulations to the 2013 honorees!

Public ServiceNancy Blaschak Regional CEOAmerican Red Cross

EducationDr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath President SUNY Fredonia

EntrepreneurLisa Kirisits, CPA, MBA Managing PartnerKirisits & Associates, CPAS, PLLC

BusinessMary Ann Coulson Senior Vice President Branch ManagerMorgan Stanley Wealth Management

STEMHeatherly H. Dukes VP, Nuclear Operations & StorageCH2M HILL B&W West Valley, LLC

HealthcareCheryl Howe Executive Vice President OperationsHealthNow New York Inc.

Girl Scout VolunteerDr. Evelyn L. Kerney WNY Business Program AdministratorBryant & Stratton College

Arts & HumanitiesJanet Lomax News AnchorNews10NBC

Sports & FitnessFelisha Legette-Jack Head Women’s Basketball CoachUniversity at Buffalo, SUNY

2013

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Statement of Financial Position (unaudited) December 31, 2013 with comparative totals for December 31, 2012

Assets December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012Current Assets: Cash and equivalents $ 71,803 $1,278,536 Receivables 30,294 28,730 Inventory 230,642 255,597 Prepaid expenses 54,054 45,065Total current assets 386,793 1,607,928Investments, at fair value 9,708,578 8,191,049Property and equipment, net 4,421,861 4,798,630Total assets $14,517,232 $14,597,607

Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 411,347 321,725 Notes payable and line of credit 840,000 55,500 Deferred revenue 7,652 104,859Total current liabilities 1,258,999 482,084Notes payable- long term - 37,000Total liabilities 1,258,999 519,084Net Assets: Unrestricted 11,686,360 12,512,027 Temporarily restricted 1,547,638 1,542,261 Permanently restricted 24,235 24,235Total net assets 13,258,233 14,078,523Total liabilities and net assets $14,517,232 $14,597,607

Statement of Financial Activities (unaudited) Year ended December 31, 2013 Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted TotalPublic support and revenue: Public support $ 809,562 11,275 - $820,837

Revenue: Magazine sales, net (see note) 716,642 716,642 Program revenue 675,287 675,287 Merchandise sales, net 192,382 192,382 Investment income and miscellaneous 380,975 652 381,627Total revenue 1,965,286 652 - 1,965,938Net assets released from restrictions 6,550 (-6,550) -Net support and revenue 2,781,398 5,377 - 2,786,775

Expenses: Program services 4,814,030 Management and general 821,907 Fundraising 234,831 Total expenses 5,870,768 - - 5,870,768Decrease in net assets before change in fair value of marketable securities, pension changes and other expenses (-3,089,370) 5,377 - (-3,083,993)Change in fair value of marketable securities: Net realized gain on investments 284,477 Net unrealized gain on investments 982,255 Total change in fair value of marketable securities 1,266,732 - - 1,266,732Pension related changes other than net periodic pension costs 134,096 - - 134,096Other income: Net gain on sale of property and equipment 862,875 - - 862,875Increase (Decrease) in net assets (-825,667) 5,377 - (-820,290)Net assets December 31, 2012 12,512,027 1,542,261 24,235 14,078,523Net assets December 31, 2013 $11,686,360 1,547,638 24,235 $13,258,233

Note: The Cookie program is excluded due to the change in timing from fall to winter/spring.

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JULIETTE LOW LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

DREAM BUILDERGIFTS OF $10,000 AND GREATER

One Anonymous Donor

City of Lackawanna School District

Dorothy M. Young Endowment Fund

Erie County Youth Bureau

Grigg Lewis Foundation

National Grid

Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Inc.

The Magaret L. Wendt Foundation

The Rochester Area Community Foundation

Timothy and Kathleen O’Mara

Timothy M. O’Mara, Attorney at Law

GOLDGIFTS OF $5,000 - $9,999

Two Anonymous Donors

Estate of Emerson Colopy

Federated Clover Investment Advisors

Richard E. and *Patricia H. Garman

Greater Rochester Women’s Fund

Judy Maness

Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital

Techbridge Girls

The Guido & Ellen Palma Foundation

Allan and Carol Welsh

*Ralph and Mary Wilson

SILVERGIFTS OF $2,500 - $4,999

One Anonymous Donor

Buffalo Bills, Inc.

Children’s Foundation of Erie County, Inc.

Lettie Chilson

Davenport-Hatch Foundation

First Niagara Bank Foundation

George L. and Elizabeth C. Todd Trust

Hodgson Russ, LLP

Louis P. Ciminelli Family Foundation

Many Faces Of Mercy Giving Circle

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Quad A For Kids

Sundra Ryce

Joseph and Anita Sahlen

SLR Contracting & Service Co., Inc.

Tru/u W Hodge For Charities

Willis and Marjorie Van Demark Fund

BRONZEGIFTS OF $1,000 - $2,499

Allied Fire Protection Systems, Inc.

Arbor Capital Management

Andrew and Eva Berney

Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority

Essie Calhoun-McDavid

Catholic Health System

CH2M Hill B&W West Valley LLC

Community Action Organization of Erie County

Consilium 1

Mary Ann Coulson

Judy Cranston

Cutco

Laura Dealy

Dubisz Wealth Management Corp.

Heatherly H. Dukes

Erie County Medical Center

Rosanne Frandina

Great Escape Committee

Health Now New York Inc.

Cheryl Howe

Ingram Micro, Inc.

Kirisits & Associates

Lisa Kirisits

M&T Bank

Dr. Yvonne S. Minor-Ragan

Morton Salt

National Fuel Gas Company Foundation

Kathryn J. Nixon

Cindy and Larry Odom

Timothy and Kathleen O’Mara

Michael Osika and Daniel Salcedo, M.D.

Richard C. and Karen E. Penfold

R. R. & Clara J. Gould Foundation

Jacqueline K. Robinson

Rochester Red Wings Baseball

Dr. Marvel Ross-Jones

Bette L. Stonebraker

SUNY Fredonia

The Hahn Family Foundation

The York Children’s Foundation

Titan Power, Inc.

Towne Automotive Group

Uniland Development Corporation

University At Buffalo

Donor Honor Roll

The Girl Scouts of Western New York highly honor 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!

All of the financial contributions listed were made between the dates of October 1, 2012, and September 30, 2013. This report reflects:• Donors whose cumulative support is $1 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 or 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 our Development Department at (888) 837-6410.

2012-2013

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BRONZEContinued

Verizon Foundation

Erik and Judy von Bucher

Debra J. Whais

Mary A. Worboys-Turner

PROMISE OF GIRL SCOUTINGGIFTS OF $250 - $999

Two Anonymous Donors

Allergy Advocacy Association

Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust

AT&T

Rita Babcock

Bank of America Matching Gifts

Bank of America United Way Campaign

Diane L. Bockrath

Melvin and Loretta Mae Brand

Mary Jo Brown

Erin Buckley

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Buffalo Wild Wings

Richard and Cheryl Cahlstadt

Thomas H. Carter

Clayton and Susan Cloen, Jr.

Jennifer Davila

Joseph N. DelVecchio

Kristin E. Dolce

Amanda Donovan

Ann M. Doran

Joyce M. Duffy

J. Scott Dwyer

Shannon Dwyer

Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club

Kimberly A. Farmer

Maria R. Fatiga

Heather A. Filipowicz, CFRE

Robert and Louise Flickinger

Kristie Foster

Fretthold Funeral Home

James R. Grasso

Emily L. Harper

Robert H. Harwood

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Hinds III

Haley Huntress

Robert and Patricia Hysert

Richard and Shirley Jones

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Mary Beth Karr

Tina R. Karol

David and Barbara Kassnoff

Thomas D. Killian

Nancy A. King

Trisha LaSota

Cheri Lema

Kathleen Leonard

Phyllis E. Lewandowski

Manny and Janet LoPresto

Carolyn M. Magner

Nancy Mancini

Eulala Markut

Arthur and Theresa Marshall

Scott J. McCombs

Joseph and Judith McEvoy

Joseph and Kathleen Mehltretter

Daniel A. Mendelson

Mercy Flight Central, Inc.

Howard and Lee Morgan

Donna Mostiller

Fred and Beth Anne Muhleman

Casandra J. Olsen

Lisa A. Pawlowski

Phil and Anita Pelletier

Judy Penzotti

Dr. Kimberley Persons

Valerie E. Pillo

Jessica Rapp

Ellen P. Ratz

Suzanne M. Ray

Laura A. Robinson

Jeffrey and Karin Roby

Rochester Gas & Electric

Linda Roehner

Kimberly A. Rohring

Adrienne Rothstein Grace

Dawn Schnell

Kevin and Tina Shortt

Wilson Small

Theodore and Sue Spall

William G. Stein

David and Marianne Sullivan

Sue C. Sweet

Elizabeth W. Thorndike

Travelers Community Connections

Truist EWay Special Distribution Account

Vehicles for Charity

Erik and Judy von Bucher

Thomas and Lynn Waclawek

Wagner Charitable Trust

Wal-Mart Foundation

Alison J. Wilcox

Kathleen M. Woika

Women’s Club of Pittsford

Lisa Zackheim

PATHFINDERSGIFTS OF $100 - $249

Three Anonymous Donors

Robert A. Acquilano

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority

Allstate The Giving Campaign

Dana Andrzejewski

Linda M. Baker

Daniel and Mary Bartels

Michael L. Beato and Jacqueline B. Walker

Robert and Colleen Beckwith

Cheryl L. Belliveau

Shannon M. Bielaska

Alan Boyd

Norman and Phyllis Breen

Michele S. Brown

Theresa E. Brown

Clare Buchheit-Edson

Grace Buechle

Dean and Patricia Burgstahler

Sharyn and Bruce Buyers

Holly J. Byrnes

Katherine A. Campbell

Marie Cannon

Thomas Carter

Joseph and Deborah Colvin

Maria Commisso-Martin

Susan J. Conti

Angelique J. Cook

Joseph and Sarah Cope

Jennifer Corin DeRue

Jina M. Costa

Ann K. Craig

Monique Crawford

Ray and Amy Crosby

William R. Dale

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Robert and Nancy Dann

Michelle L. Del Regno

Julie Dempsey

Janet DePetrillo

Catherine A. Dimino

Patricia E. Donovan

J. Ernest Du Bois

Gerald and Nancy Dunn

Patricia B. Edwards

Lisa Eikenburg

Gerry Evans

John and Jeanne Fadale

Renee Finnemore

Jeanne C. Fisher

Wayne and Brenda Forrest

Kandis R. Fuller

Karen Geelan

Annette J. German

Jill Gervase

Ellen M. Gibson

Girl Scouts of Western New York Webster Service Unit

GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

Joanne M. Glose

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Gramza

William Graser and Andrea Wasmund Graser

Robert Guipre

William and Jacquelyn Gurney

William and Sandra Gworek

John F. Hafner

Noreen D. Halpern

Doris D. Hampton

Laura Hare

Joyce Harrington

Sharon L. Harrington

David and Donna Hartley

Robert and Norma Henderson

Paula Henderson

George and Sally Hezel

Laura M. Hinkelman

HSBC Community Philanthropic Services

Elizabeth R. Iman

Dr. Kenneth and Carol Jackman

Frances L. Jones

Richard and Marilyn Jones

Roger Karlinski and Kathleen M. Karlinski Boje

Frederick and Theresa Kasper

Carolyn A. Kerhaert

Mary Kiessling

Donald and Diane Kinton

Christine K. Kirwan

Sally C. Kittredge

Thomas and Christine Kluckhohn

Kenneth and Marian Knox

Kelly Koszuta

Mary Ann Kreuder

Kevin J. Hagerty and Rosemary Kuca

Richard and Jane Kwieciak

Marilynn J. La Cerais

Patricia Lacomb

Ladies First Jazz Combo

Carmen J. Laurendi

Michael and Marcia Lennon

Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc.

Lockport Elks Club

Laurie A. Mahoney

Robert L. Mann

Carlos and Sara Marques

Ronald Martub and Laura L. Martin-Boruszewski

Paul and Mary Beth Mazzone

Fay C. McDonald

Kimberly S. McDonald

Christi L. McDougall

Michael and Jeriann McEvoy

Kimberly R. Meabon D.D.S.

Thomas and Rosemarie Messana

Tammy M. Miller

Deanne Molinari

Thomas and Marilyn Moran

James P. Mucha

Robert and Laura Mullin

Jackson and Berdena Mumford

Lincoln Nutting

Barbara E. Ozark

Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Painton

Kelly A. Payne

Thomas and Marilyn Perry

Caroline Piper

Pizza Hut

Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Pretorius

Robert A. Priore

Jolene Pyra

Jo Ann Ramsey

David and Joyce Raymond

Faith A. Rogers-Aubel

Nancy H. Sekuterski

LaShay Sewell

Lani Sherrill

Michele R. Smith

Spencerport Lions Club

Robert N. Stachura and Debra Horn-Stachura

JoAn Z. Stein

William G. Stein

Elizabeth W. Stone

Angelica C. Stringer

Trina Tardone

Suzanne D. Teller

Gary Ternullo

The Gateway Engineers

Toski, Schaefer & Co., P.C.

Kevin and Lisa Twitchell

Andrew and Janet Van Ostrand

Frank J. Wakeley

George R. Walgrove III

Jane Warfield

Faith Wendling

Doris Wenske

Vincent W. Wesner

Silvia Widish

Lorraine F. Williams

Judith A. Wilson

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSGIFTS OF $25- $99

Six Anonymous Donors

Wayne Anderson

ARC of Livingston-Wyoming

Reverend Calvin and Janet Babcock

Trefoil Society The Trefoil Society honors individuals who made an investment in the future of Girl Scouts of Western New York through their estate plans. In helping us plan for the future, they make a difference in the lives of future Girl Scouts. We honor and thank them for leaving a lasting legacy. *Deceased

Josephine Amish*Betty Baker Anderson*

Margaret Anderson*Harry J. Beu*

Linda Bumgardner Wendy S. Cohen

George B. Corby*Helen Creswell Ellwanger*Catherine M. Cridler Trust

Alice V. Dutcher*Cynthia J. Erickson

Betsy Phillips Fisher*Maxine Forman*

Joan Hopper FrazierLisa Goodell

Marian L. Herz

Jean E. HitchcockRuth C. Hoover*

Irene Hower Corby*Suzanne Kate Isgrigg

John Wylie Jones*Diana W. Kubick

Corinne B. Louden*Virginia D. Martin*

Jean McGowanDeanne Molinari

Jeanne M. Mousaw*Constance M. Neth*

Annabelle Piper*Georgiana Prince

Thelma K. Rawcliffe*Marguerite M. Rittenhouse*

Ann L. SartwellLisa Schreiner BertaMargaret Shannon*Dorothy E. Slocum*

Floyd D. Slater*Alice W. St. Clair*

Margaret Woodbury Strong*Sue C. Sweet

Elizabeth W. ThorndikeElizabeth Todd*

Donna VanstromCatharine Weiss

Dorothy M. Young Fund

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CIRCLE OF FRIENDSContinued

Joe and Caroline Bailey

Donna M. Bailey

Leah Barrett

Elizabeth Bartsch

Thomas and Suzanne Baskerville

Marie L. Bauman

William and Roslyn Bauman

Gina Beam

Katie Beckwith

Dr. and Mrs. John D. Berner

James and Susan Besio

Arthur and Gwen Beyer

Theodore and Carolyn Bisha

Lynne L. Blanchard

Johanna S. Blue

Charles W. Boehler and Pamela L. Fechter Boehler

Marilyn Boje

Edward F. Boorady

Richard and Joan Boy

Esther M. Boyczuk

Sean and Kathleen Braddish

Lindsey C. Briggs

Henry L. Brown

Terry Brown

Stephanie A. Burgett

Kelly Burke

Kathleen M. Burns

Kevin and Sheryl Carls

Debbie L. Carlson

Richard and Donna Chubon

Churchville Lions Club

Jennifer Clare

Lawrence and Judith Clare

Kenneth and Sharon Clark

Ronald and Debby Coan

Tami M. Coburn

Constance M. Collins

Elizabeth A. Colucci

Deborah A. Congdon

Joan B. Cornell

Cuba-Friendship Lodge #306

Cummins, Inc.

Lois R. Dannenberg

Barbara Dean Mosher

Edward and Linda DeGain

Marianne Delaney

Donald and Danell DelPrince

Cynthia Dorman

Dr. Colin G. Drury and Mrs. Margaret C. Drury

Debra C. DuBois

Patricia A. Duprey

Nicholas Dustin

Pearl Emerling

Dr. and Mrs. Murray J. Ettinger

Laura Fakharzadeh

Ronald and Lori Faso

Annette M. Fitzgerald

Five Star Bank

Sheila Flanagan

Susan Flynn

Jo-Ann M. Formoso

Theodore G. Fowler

Joan Fuhlbruck

Judy G. Gardner

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Laura Garrick

Kelly Garrow

Gates-Chili School

Jewelle Gayle-Jones

Rebecca Gebman

Michelle M. George

Amy L. Gerber-Buchanan

Ronald and Heidi Ginal

Girl Scout Volunteer Alumni

Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scouts of Western New York Apple Ridge Service Unit

Girl Scouts of Western New York Brighton Service Unit

Girl Scouts of Western New York Nicowe Service Unit

Carolyn Gorczyca

Elisabeth F. Grant

Dwight and Toni Greenlee

Gary and Natalie Grosner

Paul and Alma Grossman

Guard Construction and Contracting

Russell and Patricia Gullo

Sally Guthrie

Robert and Kathryn Hallborg

Lia M. Hallett

Hugh and Mary Hamlin

Barbara A. Harrington

James and Marjean Hart

Nancianne M. Hawker

Karen Heffler

Julia R. Hickman-Hines

Analine S. Hicks

Jacalyn A. Hirtreiter

Richard and Katherine Hitchcock

Susan K. Hobbs

Bruce and Jane Hoffman

Kathleen Hoffman

William and Nancy Holland

Honeywell - Buffalo Reasearch Laboratory

Cynthia L. Howk

Jun and Xiu Huang

Mr. Bernard A. Huber

Rebecca A. Hurysz

Reverend Hans J. Irmer and Dr. Linda G. Irmer

Linda M. Izard

Michael and Barbara James

Donald and Betsy Johnson

Jody A. Johnston

Craig Jones

James and Mary Kay Jordan

David and Carol Joseph

Laurie L. Kalman

Lowell R. Kammer

Sarah Karpie

Lynne M. Keller

Patricia S. Keller

Rose Mary Kerr

Camille K. Klein

James and Barbara Kowalski

Kristen L. Kowalski

Calvin and Theresa Kowalski

Donald and Joan Kruger

Jane B. Kubala

Harry and Diana Kubick

Tracy A. Kuchta

Mary Ann Kuczmarski

Joan D. Kwiatkowski

Kathy Kwiatkowski

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ScholarshipsWe would like to thank the following individuals for

their contributions to the scholarships listed below.

Ralph and Mary McLean Wilson Gold Award Scholarship

*Ralph and Mary Wilson

Burgh and Schoenenberger Golden Opportunity Scholarship Fund

Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger

Kim Welsh Memorial Scholarship

Linda M. Izard

Allan and Carol Welsh

Girl Scouts of Western New York Educational Scholarship Fund

Rita Babcock

John F. Hafner

Richard and Shirley Jones

*Ralph and Mary Wilson

Juliette Low World Friendship Fund

Girl Scout Troop 10308

Girl Scouts of Western New York Brighton Service Unit

Girl Scouts of Western New York Millwheel Service Unit

Girl Scouts of Western New York Nicowe Service Unit

Girl Scouts of Western New York Webster Service Unit

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Lakewood Busti Golden Agers

Harriet W. Leister

Nancy A. Lesswing

Michell Lester

Maureen Leupold

Phyllis M. Levy

Karen A. Lewandowski

Charles and Lorrie LoFaso

Kimberly K. Luangpakdy

Alisha C. Lynch

Barbara A. Lyons

Kristen B. MacLean

David and Bonnie Madge

James and Carol Mahoney

Michael and Lois Manning

Katarina Manuse

Jacquelyn Masker

Laurie A. Masters-Przewozny

Wendy McCaffery

Patricia E. McCalister

Michael McCombs

Lanette McGovern

Michael and Melissa McNaughton

Gabriella R. Mead

Delores K. Mendolia

Gregory and Jane Merkle

Jacqueline J. Mikoley

Curt A. Miller

Donna M. Minazzi

Robert and Betty Minemier

Linda A. Mullen-Colkitt

Michele A. Munski

Margaret M. Neenan Leahy

Emily D. Newell

Bruce and Helene Newman

Maggie Nieves

Roberta N. Nola

Timothy R. Nold and Anna E. Millanti-Nold

Stephanie Norrod

Crystal North

Leslie A. Oates

Victoria S. Ossont

Deborah A. Page

Wendy Palmer

Karen Parson

Winifred E. Patrick

James and Ruth Perrin

Emma L. Perrott

Virginia Pfoetsch

Dennis Piatkowski

Barbara Piecaonka

Carrie A. Radford

Jayne K. Rand

Linda Ray

Freddie and Brenda Reaves

Dr. Kenneth W. Regan

Carl and Elaine Reichmuth

Beverley Rhodes

Angela and James Ricci

Kent and Meg Richter

Pamela A. Rickerl

Mary T. Ricotta

Lisa Robbins

Delisha Robinson

Brian and Susan Robison

Peggy J. Rogers

Louise K. Roth

David T. Dzialak and Renee R. Rudolph

Carly A. Rugg

Jeannine M. Rutherford

Alan and Suzanne Sager

Michael J. Schieber

Krista Schneider

Paul and Michelle Schnose

Sarah M. Schroeder

Douglas G. Schultz

Kurt and Kristie Schwab

Roseann M. Sciortino

Victoria C. Scott

David E. Seaman

Edward and Yuk Seidman

Stephen and Diane Selak

Anne M. Sevier-Buckingham

Patricia Shanahan

Paul and Lynne Sheldon

Diane T. Shepard

Timothy and Barbara Shoniker

Lisa S. Shoop

Catherine A. Slisz

Louisa Smith

Vicki A. Smith

William H. Smith

Jennifer M. Soltys-Cannon

Robert and Jacqueline Sommer

Cynthia Somerville-Stanek

Jody St. Cyr

Tina Stanford

Chris and Jennifer Stenzel

Gerard Strauss, Jr. and Mary M. Muggleton

William and Nancy Stuckwisch

Irene Stumberger

Gregory and Linda Swanson

Gregory J. Szewczyk

Timothy and Svellen Terranova

The Bank of Castile/Tompkins Insurance Agencies

The Travlers Companies, Inc.

M. Catherine Thran

Terri J. Tiebor

Thomas and Janice Tornatore

Edmund T. Trella

Constance S. Umland

Eric and Jennifer Van Rysdam

Christopher and Mary Voglmayr

John and Susan Volpel

Ruth Wagner Bennett

Marlane Weber McGarry

Joyce Weeman

Taylor Wellman

Thomas D. Wendt

Sandra C. Whitford

April M. Willard

Todd and Claudia Williams

Joan M. Wilson

Casey and Amy Windoft

Grace M. Wood

Stephanie Wright

Allen and Barbara Yahn

Doug Miller and Hyonju Yi

David M. Zambito

Elaine M. Ziobro

Katrina M. Ziolo

Henry and Karen Zmich

Michael and Marcia Zwolinski

Ronald and Linda Zynda

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Gifts In-Kind13 WHAM

Dale Carnegie Training

Falconer Printing & Design

Flowers By Johnny

Girl Scout Troop 97

Girl Scouts of Western New York Brighton Service Unit

Marketing Technologies of WNY, LLC

Oliver’s Catering

Sue Rusick

St. Martin de Porres Parish

Suburban Pest Control, Inc.

Supermarket Liquors & Wines

Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program

Rose Twardowski

Verizon Wireless

WDKX

Wegman’s

WKBW-TV

Woodscapes

Yancey’s Fancy

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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 italics.

In Memory of Henry Ames, Semon Amzalak and Dan Amzalak• Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust

In memory of Karen A. Bunnell• Kenneth and Sharon Clark• Ronald and Debby Coan• Debra C. DuBois• Roseann M. Sciortino• Christopher and Mary

Voglmayr• Elaine M. Ziobro

In memory of Barbara Ann Burke• James and Barbara Kowalski

In memory of Barbara Butenhof• Rose Mary Kerr

In memory of Emerson Colopy• Estate of Emerson Colopy

In memory of Beverly A. Flading• Dean and Patricia Burgstahler

In memory of Josephine Frandina• Rosanne Frandina

In memory of Virginia E. Hafner• John F. Hafner

In memory of Patricia Leonard• Gary Ternullo

In memory of Marilyn J. Lohwater• Robert and Jill Kravetz

In memory of Eleanora Lund• GlaxoSmithKline Foundation• Frances L. Jones

In memory of Theresa Quigley Quill• Linda M. Izard

In memory of Richard Reiter• Joseph and Bonnie Harvey

In memory of Carol R. Roby• Jeffrey and Karin Roby

In memory of Kathleen M. Shoniker• Allegheny County Sanitary

Authority• ARC of Livingston-Wyoming• Gates-Chili School• Lennon, Smith, Souleret

Engineering, Inc.• Henry and Marcia Reynders• Timothy and Barbara Shoniker• Michael and Maryann Shoniker• The Gateway Engineers

In memory of Jeanne Silvestrone• Constance M. Collins• William G. Stein• Loretta N. Welch

In memory of Jacqueline J. Smith• Girl Scout Volunteer Alumni

In memory of Jane Snowden• Ruth Wagner Bennett

In memory of Joy A. Starr• One Anonymous Donor• Theodore and Carolyn Bisha• Susan Farber• Dwight and Toni Greenlee• Hugh and Mary Hamlin• Rose Mary Kerr• Phyllis M. Levy• Leonard and Lucy Miraglia• Syma D. Mulich

• Glen P. Moscoe and Karen W. Winterman Moscoe

In memory of JoAn Z. Stein• William G. Stein

In memory of Esther Swamer• Suzanne D. Teller

In memory of Arthur M. Teller• Suzanne D. Teller

In memory of Emily Warner• Girl Scout Volunteer Alumni• David and Patricia Howard• Donald and Betsy Johnson• Lakewood Busti Golden Agers• Casey and Amy Windoft

In memory of Kimberley A. Welsh• Allan and Carol Welsh

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 italics.

In honor of Lisa Kirisits• Leta K. Stathacos

In honor of Joan Stephens• Karen Geelan

UNITED WAY FUNDERSUnited Way of Buffalo & Erie County

United Way of Cattaraugus County

United Way of Central New York

United Way of Duchess County

United Way of Genesee Country

United Way of Gowanda

United Way of Greater Niagara

United Way of Greater Rochester

United Way of Livingston County

United Way of Niagara

United Way of Northern Chautauqua County

United Way of Orleans County

United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

United Way of the Southern Tier

United Way of the Tonawandas

United Way of Wyoming County

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Council at a GlanceGirl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) serves approximately 20,000 girls and more than 7,000 adult volunteers across the nine-county jurisdiction of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.

In 2012-2013, GSWNY had

62 full-time employees and

36 part-time employees.

Additionally, 174 seasonal

employees were employed.

“Girl Scouts have changed my life because I learned how to share and talk to others and open myself to others. I like that we do different things, we all get along and meet new people from all around the world.”

Aushoney, Cadette