Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Case for Support

Her Future Is Our Future Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Comprehensive Campaign

“ Girl Scouts is the pipeline of future female leaders, so investing in young girls today creates a promising future for all. “ Bonnie Barczykowski, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO

We are the leadership pipeline THE FUTURE NEEDS LEADERS WHO ARE READY. Organizations are facing unprecedented challenges driven by advancements in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). To stay ahead in today’s constantly changing and complex marketplace, we need big thinkers, ground breakers and innovators. That’s why it’s critical to develop talent based on skill building and social intelligence. GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI EXISTS TO DO JUST THAT. Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker and Leader) TM in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership and success. No two Girl Scouts are the same. Each one has her own dreams and ambitions for the future. Our organization inspires and provides the tools and resources, so today’s Girl Scouts become our future astronauts, data analysts, teachers, engineers and community leaders. TO ENSURE A STRONG FUTURE PIPELINE, WE NEED TO START EARLY. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is dedicated to its mission of Building Girls of Courage, Confidence and Character through robust programs for girls and by continually improving our facilities and infrastructure. Join us in helping girls build the skills necessary to lead in their homes, your workplaces and our community.

70%

90% OF FEMALE U.S. ASTRONAUTS

72%

OF ALL CURRENT FEMALE SENATORS

OF ALL FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS

...were Girl Scouts in their youth!

We believe the possibilities for what each girl can accomplish are endless . With Girl Scouts supporting her every step of the way she will do more, dream bigger and make the world a better place for herself and for others. Her Future is Our Future Comprehensive Campaign ensures each girl in our region has an opportunity to be the leader she wants to be —and the one the world needs her to be. “ We must accelerate efforts to diversify the leadership and STEM pipelines. The need for a diverse workforce has never been more immediate, and no one does girl leadership development better than we do. Cynthia Heath, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Board Chair “ Our Campaign Priorities

Campaign

$50 million

Capital $10 million

Program $6.5 million

Scholarship $3.5 million

Endowment $30 million

I love doing experiments! At Girl Scouts, my friends and I are always trying new things and seeing if they work. “ Faith, Girl Scout Daisy

Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

Capital We strive to build relevant, tech-friendly and accessible facilities that provide eastern Missouri Girl Scouts hands-on, experimental learning opportunities working with program collaborators who are experts in their field. Our three camp properties (Camp Cedarledge, Camp Fiddlecreek and Camp Tuckaho) spanning more than 1,400 acres, along with our Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center offer their own brand of adventure and innovative programming . FOR CHANGE $10 million

SeaPerch at Camp Tuckaho

Girl Scouts creates a culture of achievement and promotes the discovery of a girl’s individual potential. Unrivaled programs in STEM, money management, health and the outdoors push girls to be forward-thinking. They are designed to meet a girl where she is now and grow along with her from kindergarten through 12th grade. Girl Scout programs introduce girls to new possibilities and career paths so they can begin closing the gender and skills gap in our workforce. Programs $6.5 million WITH PURPOSE

There are opportunities for skilled workers and those opportunities will continue to grow. It is critical that we nurture girls’ interests across the full career spectrum. Sandy Karsten Director, Missouri Department of Public Safety “

I love visiting new places and meeting new people. Girl Scouts provides me with so many opportunities to have one-of-a-kind adventures! Mira, Girl Scout Ambassador “

Scholarships remove financial barriers so girls can experience new things and expand their horizons. Scholarships pay for memberships, uniforms, camp and programs . Scholarships pave the way for girls to participate and develop skills for a lifetime. Scholarships THAT SUPPORT $3.5 million

Endowments enable Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to meet current and future needs . These critical contributions support advanced programming for girls throughout our 15,000 square-mile region for generations to come. A strong endowment ensures a lasting legacy . Endowments are a commitment to our long-term mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Endowments SECURE THE FUTURE $30 million

“ Girl Scouts is dedicated to building our future leaders. Together we can match the dreams and ambitions of girls with the resources they need

to be successful. The time is now!

Jo Ann Taylor Kindle, Campaign Chair

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Our Committee Jo Ann Taylor Kindle, Campaign Chair

Patty Arnold Beth Bender Cathy Berges* Carolyn Kindle Betz Kimmy Brauer Cynthia Brinkley Holly Campbell Christine Candio Christine Chadwick Lelia J. Farr Alison Ferring June McAllister Fowler Laurna C. Godwin Lisa Hawkins Cynthia G. Heath Ali Kindle Hogan Jan Holloway Elizabeth H. Mannen Traci O’Bryan Kathy Osborn Penny Pennington Kitty Ratcliffe Annie Schlafly Suzanne Sitherwood Diane Sullivan Mimi Twardowski Sue McCollum Kim McCurdy

* Dearly Missed; Never Forgotten

There is a shortage of skilled workers and the gap is growing. Achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce means building a sustainable foundation of talent at the youth level—and Girl Scouts does that. “ Investing in the lives of young girls today is an investment in the future of our families, our workplaces and our communities! Suzanne Sitherwood President and CEO, Spire

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“ Penny Pennington

Managing Partner, Edward Jones

The girls pictured in this Case for Support are our remarkable eastern Missouri Girl Scouts. We are proud of them and their 40,000 Girl Scout sisters whose accomplishments contribute to the betterment of our community.