2016
ANNUAL
REPORT
DEAR FRIENDS OF GIRL SCOUTS,
Thank you for investing in girls, helping every girl discover her courage, her voice, and
that she has the power to make the world a better place.
Girls are more likely to challenge themselves in an all-girl setting, and their courage
grows when they learn that they can do things they never thought possible. We see
this every day in our brave Girl Scouts in Northern California. Girls discover they can
camp outside, light a match, build a robot, make life better for homeless teenagers,
engage with inspiring, accomplished role models, launch a recycling program at their
school, sell cookies to fund travel and service projects, plan an event, make new
friends, and speak out about causes that matter to them.
With your support, every Girl Scout is gearing up to make the world a better place.
Thank you so much for partnering with us to make it happen!
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Diana Bell, Board President
Marina Park, CEO
GIRL SCOUT
LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
aligns to five research-based youth
development outcomes. These
outcomes are part of the national Girl
Scout curriculum and are achieved
through age-appropriate activities
that help girls discover their values,
skills, and the world around them;
connect with others in a multicultural
environment; and take action to make
a difference in their world.
Read on to see how GSNorCal girls
are achieving these outcomes!
OUR FIVE OUTCOMES
STRONG SENSE
OF SELF
POSITIVE
VALUES
SEEKING
CHALLENGES
DEVELOPING
HEALTHY
RELATIONSHIPS
SOLVING
PROBLEMS IN OUR
COMMUNITIES
GIRL SCOUTS HAVE A STRONG
SENSE OF SELF
Girls have confidence in themselves and their abilities,
and form positive identities.
“Camp is great practice for living in the wild, making friends from
scratch, and learning to be independent and rely on myself.”
—2016 Camper
We first met ‘D’ in our Got Choices program for at-risk teen and
tween girls. She was struggling with drug addiction, fighting, and
doing poorly in school. She lacked direction and had low selfesteem. After working closely with her over the years, we saw an
amazing transformation. D graduated from high school in 2016 after
turning her grades around and getting involved in Girl Scouts and
sports. While she had setbacks, she did not let them keep her from
reaching her goals.
94
of participants in Got Choices gave evidence
% of increased self-understanding and self-
worth by improving their ability to think and make
decisions for themselves
GIRL SCOUTS HAVE POSITIVE VALUES
Girls act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show
concern for others.
Here are two great examples of service projects by GSNorCal troops!
Daisy Troop 62880 made holiday cards and diaper bags for lowincome and homeless clients of West Valley Community Services.
Cadettes from Troop 30310 constructed a little free library and
stocked it with books for all ages, plus materials on bullying and selfesteem for children and teens.
In Discover Together, girls explore STEM, environmental stewardship,
and leadership.
91
95%
of girls in Discover Together said “I try to get
% my friends and other people to do what is
right for the environment”
of girls in Discover Together said they take
actions to help protect the environment
Photo © Doug Jorgensen and The Independent
GIRL SCOUTS SEEK CHALLENGES
Girls take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail,
and learn from mistakes.
“In seventh grade, I spent a week at Skylark Ranch, in the “Farmtastic”
program. When I came back home, I could not stop talking about those
six days out in the woods. But it was not until much later when I realized
the deeper effect Skylark had on me. I went back three times, and now,
when I look at my sixth grade self, who I was before Skylark, I recognize
little. I was once the little kid on the playground who said what everyone
else said and liked what everyone else liked. Today, I am a person who
thinks for herself, a person who sees things other people don’t see. Some
people may call this merely “growing up,” but growing up gives maturity,
not wisdom—and over the past three years, I have found both.”
—2016 Camp Counselor-In-Training
93
of girls in Discover Together reported that
% “I try new things, even if they are hard to do”
GIRL SCOUTS DEVELOP HEALTHY
RELATIONSHIPS
Girls develop and maintain healthy relationships by communicating their
feelings directly and resolving conflicts constructively.
“Being a part of the Got Choices program has helped me develop better communication
skills and be able to deal with different types of people. Got Choices has also helped me
build my self-confidence. I was able to develop a sense of self value.”
–Got Choices participant
96%
89%
of girls in Got Choices reported they were better able
to understand and recognize healthy relationships,
work in a group, and respect others
of girls in Discover Together agreed that “I work with other girls
to solve problems” and “I learn by working with other girls”
GIRL SCOUTS SOLVE PROBLEMS
IN THEIR COMMUNITY
Girls desire to contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful
ways, learn how to identify problems in the community, and create
“action plans” to solve them.
•
•
129 Gold Awards
215 Silver Awards
What’s the Gold Award? Here’s a great example . . . Rhea Subramanian started
S.H.I.N.E. (Sports Health, Injury prevention, and Nutrition Education) to empower
young athletes to become more resilient, self-reliant, and able to create positive
change in themselves and others. Rhea’s personal experience with sports
injuries inspired her to develop a holistic non-profit program and provide
support to young athletes. To learn more about S.H.I.N.E., visit shineforsports.org.
94%
of girls in Discover Together said that they learned
something they can do to make the world a better place
GIRL SCOUTS CHANGES LIVES
Each year, thousands of girls have experiences in Girl Scouts that change
their lives. At Girl Scouts of Northern California, we strive to create innovative,
unique programming that gives girls the opportunity to discover her voice, gain
courage and confidence, and make the world a better place.
44,230 girl members
• 29,081 adult members
• 3,776 volunteer-led troops
• 85 afterschool outreach partners
• 4,193 girls in community based programs
• at least 20% of girls we serve come from
•
low income families
HOW WE CHANGE LIVES . . .
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Innovative STEM education through Girls Go Tech (STEM) and Green By Nature
(environmental science and stewardship) curricula, available to any troop and
used in our community based program Discover Together. Girls can also explore
robotics through team competitions and attend special events to explore STEM
careers and meet role models.
• Girls Go Tech: 2,731 girls
• Green By Nature: 1,286 girls
• Robotics: 239 girls
Get Outdoors (Camps & Outdoor Programs)
Year-round outdoor programs that give girls an opportunity to develop outdoor
living skills, discover an affinity for nature, and seek out new challenges at day
camps, residential camps, and innovative environmental education.
11,638 summer campers at 22 day camps and 4 resident camps
54,394 visitors spent an average of 3 days each at our outdoor
properties
COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS
Supporting girls as they develop positive relationships, social
emotional skills, and leadership abilities.
Discover Together: 3,295 girls
Girls in Title 1 schools or underserved neighborhoods participate
in Discover Together to learn about STEM, environmental
science, leadership, and more.
Daughters of Farmworkers: 198 girls
Daughters of Farmworkers offers girls from migrant and
agricultural worker communities opportunities to boost language
and learning skills, explore STEM, and build self-esteem and
confidence.
Got Choices: 931 girls
Girls at risk of involvement or involved with the juvenile justice
system are empowered by Got Choices to form healthy
relationships, build skills and confidence, form positive
identities, make positive decisions, and more.
UNIQUE GIRL SCOUT EVENTS
125 events got girls excited
about STEM
7 events helped girls explore
entrepreneurship
53 events taught girls more
life skills
67 events got more girls outside
Check out our upcoming events here!
“I hope one day I will be able to help other young women
achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”
–Caitlyn McElligott, 2016 National Young Woman of Distinction
GENERATIONS OF GIRL SCOUTS
Sue Smith & Sherri Scarrott
Total Girl Scout experience: 89 years
What we do for Girl Scouts:
• Troop Leaders for daughters
& now granddaughters
• Council Learning Facilitators
• Workshop Leaders
• Regional & National Delegates
• 12 years as co-leaders of “On the Road Again”,
a traveling summer camp for older girls
Girl Scouts is important because . . .
Girls discover that they can do anything, even after saying
“I could never do that”.
–Sue
The expression on their faces: “I DID IT, and all by myself!”
–Sherri
“I love seeing a girl or adult have an
“Ah ha!” moment when something
they learned in Girl Scouts makes
an impact in their life.”
–Sue
“I love seeing the girls experience
new things.”
–Sherri
NEW GIRL SCOUT TRADITIONS
Frances Lizarde
“I am a first generation American. My mother immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico.
Growing up, she was a single parent and did not have the time to commit to Girl
Scouting.”
Frances’ daughter wanted to participate in Girl Scouts at school, but couldn’t because
of a scheduling conflict. She couldn’t find any existing troops to fit her schedule,
so she started one herself with a co-leader! She wanted her daughter to have the
opportunity as a Girl Scout to “become an empowered young lady and help make her
community better”. Frances’ troop has grown to a 17 girl multi-level troop, and she has
recruited two other co-leaders. When she’s not leading Girl Scouts, Frances works as
an accountant, is an assistant coach for her daughter’s soccer team, and volunteers
at her daughter’s school.
Girl Scouts is important because . . .
“To help build our Girl Scouts’ confidence and character is extremely important. It’s
important to the girls to have their own voice and know that they are valued and equal.
“Sisterhood is such an important component in Girl Scouts. They don’t see black, white,
or brown . . . they see each other for what they truly are: sisters.”
—Frances Lizarde
NOW IS THE TIME TO
INVEST IN GIRLS!
“Girl Scouts planted the seeds of the raw courage
that later would allow me to become utterly
fearless in so many aspects of life, including having
the courage to allow my artistic ability to sprout
and grow.”
—Jessica Marquis Heppler, former Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Northern California works to prepare
every G.I.R.L. (Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker,
Leader)™ to take the lead like a Girl Scout!
Your gift can give a girl the
courage to succeed.
Donate now!
Thank you to our donors in fiscal year 2015-16!
Click here to see our donor list.
GO-GETTER:
Determined to succeed. Goaloriented. Can-do mentality.
Ambitious.
INNOVATOR:
Creative. Visionary. Uses
resources wisely. Do-it-yourselfer.
Experimenter.
RISK-TAKER:
Not afraid to try new things.
Courageous. Strong. Steps up.
Pioneer. Embraces the unfamiliar.
LEADER:
Responsible. Committed to
making the world a better place.
Empathetic. Empowers others.
Photo © Curtis Barnes/Lease on Light Photography
CAMP INVESTMENT CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Now, more than ever, it’s important to support girls as they develop skills,
explore the world around them, challenge themselves, and try new things.
Getting girls outside builds the confidence, skills, and courage they will need
to succeed. Plus, camp is really fun!
• Raised $2.9 of our $7.5 million goal through year four
What’s up next?
We are still fundraising for:
• Manor Lyman Residence Hall renovation, and Program Center construction
at Camp Bothin
• New tent cabins to replace old platform tents, outdoor cooking shelters,
and a canopy zip line at Camp Skylark Ranch
• ADA shower house and cooking shelter renovations at Camp Butano Creek
Our new Camp Patch
for 2017 has arrived!
Want to support our
campaign? Click here!
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 FINANCIALS
Click here for more detailed information.
Total Revenue
$ 2 0, 7 4 6 , 3 7 6
$ 1 7 , 7 7 6 ,8 7 4
Total Expenditures
Change in Net Assets
$
2 ,9 6 9 , 5 0 2
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
BOARD MEMBERS
DIANA BELL
Tina Amber
Ellen Richey
President
Kim Barrier
Erika Rottenberg
DEBRA ROSSI
Ellen Bermingham
Sandra Shirai
First Vice President
Kathy Bloch
Katie Simmons
Sarah Clatterbuck
Ashlee Tate
Karen Derr-Gilbert
Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh
Rajiv Dholakia
Tracy Teale
Gabriel Garcia
Candace Vaughn
LESLIE MILLER
Second Vice President
ZAIN OKE
Third Vice President
SUE TROXEL
Stephanie Hannon
Crystal Kwok
GIRL BOARD PARTICIPANTS
Dianne Lamendola
Mallika Jain
SUZANNE BELL
Robin MacGillivray
Alyssa Robins
Secretary
Treasurer
Peg McAllister
Treasurer
Guisselle Nuñez
GIRL BOARD ADVISOR
Lori Rhodes
Sriya Lingampalli
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF
COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER,
WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS!
TO VIEW A LIST OF SUPPORTERS, CLICK HERE.
www.GSNorCal.org
[email protected]
800.447.4475
@GSNorCal