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Contents
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6 Maryann’s Travels
10 Girl Scouts Honor
Nation’s Heroes
13 Lifetime Member and
Musician Benefits Girl
Scouts of Citrus
5 Maryann Inspiration
8 Ambassador Troop Takes the Lead
12 Powered By All Things New
14 Mid Florida Golf Cars Cares for the
Girl Scouts of Citrus
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16 Reed Nissan Cookie Express Is Back
18 Two New Tools With You In Mind
20 Powered By the Girl Scout Cookie
Program

Cookie
Gear
Girl Scout
Cookie Beverage
Tumbler
$8.95
S’mores
Backpack
Clip
$6.75
“100 years of Girl
Scouts selling
cookies” T-shirt
Girl: $19
Adult: $22 - $26
“100 years of Girl
Scouts selling
cookies” Pin
$4.00
“100 years of
Girl Scouts
selling cookies”
tote
$2.95

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Maryann
INSPIRATION
Dear Citrus Family and Friends,
We are very pleased to share this year’s
Annual Report edition of the Citrus Peel with
you! The Citrus Council 2015-2016 business
year easily ranks among the most exciting
this Council has ever seen. There are so many
growth points, achievements, and capital
enhancements to celebrate, we scarcely know
where to begin!
First and foremost, we want to thank our girls. Without you, we would have no purpose to
fulfill; you inspire us to believe in a brighter tomorrow. That said, we could not heed the
call to excellence that our girls have given us without the women and men with whom we
stand shoulder to shoulder to steward our girls as they lead us on their incredible
journeys.
We hope what you find in the pages to follow will ignite your Girl Scout spirit and make
you proud to be a part of Team Citrus. In my eyes, we are all Team Citrus, all working
toward the same mission. Each girl, volunteer, parent, staff member, and community
partner who blessed us with their time, talent, and treasure this year has a share in our
Council’s success story. We hope you enjoy it!
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MARYANN’S
TRAVELS
This year, I added a little Girl Scout adventure to my summer vacation, and it was
AWESOME! As many of you know, I am interested in exploring the idea of creating
a STEM-focused Girl Scout World Center right here in Central Florida! So, like a good
Girl Scout, I knew I needed to research my idea to inform my goal setting and action plan.
Well, what better way to do that than to travel to Pax Lodge in the United Kingdom and
Our Chalet in Switzerland? Best idea, EVER, right? :)
It was an incredible journey and well worthwhile. Pax Lodge rests in near the heart of
London, with nearby access to public transportation, though I ended up taking advantage
of Uber as a way to meet and chat with locals. The Lodge is actually quite simple in
design and furnishings, but the opportunity to meet and greet with girls and women from
across the globe was rich, indeed. While there, I met with the WAGGGS World Bureau
Program Director and received a tour of the Bureau and tributes to Lady Baden Powell.
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The next stop on my Girl Scout Journey
was the beautiful, Our Chalet, in
Adelboden, Switzerland. The chalet and
surrounding Alps are nothing less than
breathtaking, truly, I have never seen
anything so awe inspiring. While
furnishings are simple and rustic, they
add to the overall charm of the
experience. Looking out my window that
first morning, I felt as if I had just landed
inside the book, Heidi, by Johanna Spyri.
The people you meet, the surreal views,
the sisterhood, even the food in the
dining hall, will leave you with cherished
memories to last a lifetime.
You must go!
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AMBASSADOR TROOP TAKES THE LEAD
There’s a lot going on when you’re in the last
years of high school. Despite all of that, the
girls of Troop 407 wanted to share their
excitement for Girl Scouts and support younger
girls by hosting an event at the Riverpoint
Program Center in Merritt Island.
Last November, Troop 407 led a group of 25
Brownies and 25 Juniors in a fun-filled and
inspiring weekend of Scouteriffic activities. The
Ambassadors planned several badge-related
activities on their own and worked together to
prepare a hot pancake breakfast in the morning. Of course, what camping experience would be complete
without a flag ceremony and making s’mores over a roaring bonfire? The girls had so much fun!
The Ambassadors loved the opportunity to spend time with the younger girls and hope they’ve inspired the
girls to share their own love of scouting.
“I am proud to call it a success! I can easily see them becoming our future troop leaders!” noted Troop
leader, Silvia Carvalho. Silvia has led the troop for many years, and she is very proud of the strong leaders
that Troop 407 has grown into. She knows that these girls are prepared for whatever lies ahead for them,
because they have accomplished so much throughout their years as Girl Scouts. Troop 407 is ready to take
on the world!
Super Saturdays
Things are looking pretty Super in
February and March.
Upcoming Super Saturdays and Weekly Sales
• February 4th: 5% off your entire purchase
• February 1st - 17th: redeem your $10 coupon in the shop on a
minimum purchase of $25
• March 4th: receive 10% off your entire purchase when you wear
green
• March 6th - 9th: 5% off all uniforms
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GIRL SCOUTS HONOR NATION’S HEROES
Girl Scouts throughout Citrus Council joined the Boy Scouts in this
year’s Wreath Across America (WAA) event in Brevard County.
Every year on the 3rd Sunday of December at 11:45 a.m.,
WAA ceremonies occur at national cemeteries. This was
the first year that WAA happened at Cape Canaveral
National Cemetery, which opened at the beginning of
2016.
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance
during the opening ceremony. After the ceremony,
wreaths were placed on each grave. Each wreath was
purchased thanks to generous donations.
As wreaths were placed on a veteran’s grave, a volunteer
spoke that veteran’s name aloud so that everyone could
take a moment to thank them for their service to our
country.
The ceremony was a time to remember, to thank, and to
honor the lives of those that served our country.
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TROOP 87
AND TROOP 230
Girl Scout Troop 87 and Troop 230
checked expiration dates on
donated food, prepped, and sorted it
to be given to local families.
Altogether, they sorted 1,096 pounds
of food donated from Saint Cloud
Preparatory Academy and another 80
pounds that Troop 87 donated!
TROOP 970
Troop 970 visited the Russell Home for
Atypical Children, Inc. to spread holiday
cheer, play games, and sing with the
residents. While there, they helped
deliver 52 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to
the residents.
The City of Orlando Wastewater Division
had won a year supply of cookies when
they placed first in the WESH 2 News’
Share Your Christmas Challenge to collect
canned goods for Second Harvest Food
Bank of Central Florida but decided to pay
it forward. ‘Tis the season.
MISHAWAKA
COMMUNITY
The Mishawaka Community banded together
to bring Christmas Eve dinners to firefighters
throughout their community. Girls delivered
the meals to the thankful firefighters at
several fire stations, including Fire Station 31.
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Crymes Family
STEAM
Leadership
Center
On January 21st, we were very
excited to have the
groundbreaking ceremony
for the Crymes Family STEAM
Leadership Center.
First Trip to Camp
Beth didn’t plan for her daughter Kamryn to join
a troop yet, let alone go to summer camp. She
figured she’d wait until Kamryn was older. Then
she spoke with Sr. Director of Outdoor Program &
Property Theresa Rivera (or “Mama T” as the camp
attendees know her) It didn’t take long for her
daughter to be signed up for a summer sampler
camp at Mah-Kah-Wee.
Once Kamryn arrived at camp, she discovered that it
was all about trying new things. She tried Girl Scout
cookies she had never eaten, and she tried
“cucumber juice” - water with slices of cucumbers in it. As for s’mores? Kamyrn called them “the best.”
She enjoyed her whole experience, especially all of the sweet parts.
Food wasn’t the only new thing she tried during her time at camp. She went on the lake in a funoe: a boat
which Kamryn confidently described to her mom as “smaller than a canoe. Like a kayak, but smaller.”
There was so much to do that Kamryn said that while at camp she “forgot about home and had too much
fun.” Before Kamryn left for camp, Beth had prepared a journal for her to record her experiences. Each day
had space for thoughts and questions for Kamryn so that she never felt alone; but by the time Kamryn
arrived back at home, the journal was only half full!
Now Kamryn is a happy Daisy in Troop 31. She’s enjoying her first cookie season and already planning for
her next trip to summer camp - or make that trips to summer camp. She’s so excited that she hopes to
attend TWO weeks of summer camp this year: the Hogwarts Challenge and Splash Into Summer resident
camps. When her mother pointed out that a family vacation might keep her from attending both camps,
Kamryn responded that her family could go on without her: She’d be at camp.
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Lifetime Member and
Musician Benefits
Girl Scouts of Citrus
Mackenzie Carey started Girl Scouts as a
Brownie. Now, 12 years later, Carey is a
lifetime member, a troop co-leader, a
contemporary country music artist, and an
advocate for Girl Scouts.
On Saturday, Jan. 14. Carey headlined a concert
in Cocoa Beach to benefit local Girl Scouts. The
funds raised at Carey’s concert will benefit the
GIFTs for Girls Annual Campaign fund at Girl Scouts
of Citrus. The GIFTs for Girls Annual Campaign
ensures that every girl in Central Florida has the
opportunity to be involved in Girl Scouts by
sponsoring the membership costs for a girl who
needs financial support.
While launching her music career, Carey remains
actively involved in Girl Scouts, volunteering her
time with a local troop. “Girl Scouts played an important
role in my life, providing me with so many
opportunities, and I intend to stay involved as
much as I can now that I’m no longer a girl [member],” says Carey. “It was an extremely supportive
atmosphere and I learned many organizational and business skills that are now coming in handy, as I
work to build my career and business.”
“We are incredibly proud of Mackenzie,” remarked Maryann Barry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Citrus. “Even as
she works so hard on her music career, she takes the time to give back to her community. She knows the
importance of investing in
girls and is a great role
model for young women
everywhere. Every cent
raised at the concert will
help us prepare the next
generation of self-sufficient
and capable women.”
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If you would like more
information about the GIFTs
for Girls Annual
Campaign, please visit
https://www.citrus-gs.org/
en/donate-now/donate.html

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MID FLORIDA GOLF CARS CARES FOR THE GIRL
SCOUTS OF CITRUS
The start of 2016 marked the launch of Mid Florida Golf Cars Cares, a
10-year community initiative to provide $500,000 in cash, goods and
services to charitable organizations by the end of 2025. With this
program, Mid Florida Golf Cars made a commitment to provide contributions
annually valued at $50,000 to certified 501(c)3 charitable organizations.
Girl Scouts of Citrus Council is happy to announce that we are the proud new
owner of a brand new golf car for use at the Mah-Kah-Wee Program
Center. The first golf car donation within the 10 year proposed plan will be
used for transportation needs through camp to help with girls in physical
need, quick and expeditious transportation for the rangers, and various
other tasks needed to make Camp Mah-Kah-Wee run smoothly.
According to CEO Tom Cannon, the Mid Florida Golf Cars Cares initiative
reflects the company’s strong ties to the community they have called home
for nearly 30 years. “It’s important to all of us that our local community
continues to thrive and that the people who live here have the opportunity to
enjoy a good quality of life,” stated Tom Cannon. The selection process was
completed by the Mid Florida Golf Cars staff who voted from the multiple
charitable submissions.
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“Mid Florida Golf Cars is proud to support the Girl Scouts of
Citrus,” said CEO Tom Cannon. “We believe girls can change the
world. So our company is committed to doing whatever we can to
help today’s girls develop the courage, confidence, and character
to become tomorrow’s leaders.”
Interested in making a donation?
Contact Toni Castillo at tcastillo@citrus-gs.org
Looking for a new adventure?
Get there in a golf car.
VISIT: MIDFLORIDAGOLFCARS.COM
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REED NISSAN COOKIE
EXPRESS IS BACK
Thanks to the generous, continued support of Reed
Nissan, the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council staff are
now able to transport cases of cookie inventory
and other supporting materials to cookie sellers near
and far in the Reed Nissan Cookie Express. The
colorful van is turning heads and drawing attention to
the world’s largest girl-led business, on the road since
January 12th.
In its second year, the Cookie Express will be hitting the
road at various locations within our 7000 sq. mile
geographic region to promote the season,
celebrating all of the fun and excitement of 100 years
of Girl Scouts selling cookies. During Girl Scout Cookie
season, each girl is not only selling delicious cookies;
she’s also building essential life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and
business ethics—the “5 Skills” of the cookie program. And the more cookies girls sell, the more money they
have to invest in community service projects and learning experiences, like travel opportunities.
One hundred percent of the net revenue raised through Girl Scout Cookie sales in the Central Florida area
stays with Citrus Council and its troops, so customers who purchase Girl Scout Cookies are not only getting
a delicious treat—they’re making an important investment in their communities.
If you see the Reed Nissan Cookie Express - honk and wave! They're working
hard for girls' success.
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Girl Scouts Are Seeing More Green
PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM REED NISSAN
AND EARN $500 FOR YOUR TROOP!
Reed Nissan is proud to support Girl Scouts of Citrus for their hard work in the community
and all of Central Florida. That’s why we’re extending this exclusive vehicle purchase offer
to Girl Scouts of Citrus and their families.
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a NEW or CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED car, truck or SUV, head to one of
our two convenient Reed Nissan locations today for a test drive. Once you’re sold on the value, selection and
service only Reed Nissan can deliver, just present this flyer and make your purchase. Then we will donate
$500 directly to the Girl
Scouts of Citrus troop,
program or campaign
of your choice.
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When girls sell cookies, they’re
doing more than earning money
for their awesome adventures.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program
provides the important
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helping girls develop five key
skills: Goal Setting, Decision
Making, Money Management,
and Business Ethics.
Why do these 5 skills matter?
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Thin Mints
Shortbread
Girl Scout
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Trios
Thanks-a-Lot
Peanut Butter
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Find your Girl Scout Cookies!
There are FIVE easy ways to secure
your stash of delicious Girl Scout Cookies!
A Girl
Scout!
Cookie
Booth
Citrus
Shop
UberEATS
Delivery
1 2 3 4 5
Cookie
Connect
The BEST way to stock up
is to purchase directly
from a girl! Whether she
visits you door-to-door,
collects your order
through her mobile app,
or sends you an email to
order online, she’ll be
actively practicing the 5
Skills.
You’ll see them
throughout Central
Florida between
January 27 and
February 26! Allow our
Girl Scout troops to
dazzle you with a
bling’d booth - find one
using our booth locater
on Apple and Android
devices.
Located in downtown
Orlando, visit the Citrus
Shop Monday - Thursday
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(open until 7 p.m. on
Tuesdays) to find all 8
varieties and other
amazing Girl Scout gear.
Located at 341 N Mills
Ave, Orlando.
We’re teaming up with
UberEATS to deliver Girl
Scout Cookies, on
demand! Cookie lovers in
the Orlando area can
order their faves during
Citrus Shop hours. New
users: enjoy $10 off your
first order with promo
code GIRLSCOUTS17.
Find a girl’s digital
cookie store to ship Girl
Scout Cookies
anywhere in the
country! For a flat $5
shipping fee, choose
between a 6-pack,
8-count variety pack, or
case of 12 boxes!
www.citrus-gs.org
www.citrus-gs.org • 407-896-4475
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SUMMER CAMPS
IT’S SUMMER
CAMP TIME!
Let’s get outside,
meet new friends,
and make memories
that last a lifetime!
Find a complete list of
summer camp sessions
and register now at
www.citrus-gs.org/camp!
Make sure you
register and pay in
full before April 6 to
receive the Early Bird
discount!
LOOK! NEW CAMP!
THROUGH THE LOOKING
GLASS - 2 WEEK SESSION!
June 25, 2017 - July 7, 2017 (2 Week Session!)
Riverpoint & Mah-Kah-Wee Program Centers
Have you ever imaged two worlds, one by the sea and on
in the woods? Can you see the adventures that lie ahead?
Travel from the ocean's world of paddleboarding to the
land's world of swinging in trees.
Spend a week making memories by the water and
protecting the Countess Water Maiden from the sirens of
Riverpoint. Then travel to the mystical camp in the woods
Mah-Kah-Wee where you will fly through the trees to save
the Countess Earth Maiden form the Sea Dragon.
Come for this 2 week high adventure and experience all
that both camps have to offer. Don’t forget to bring your
amulet that will give you all the power you will need to
complete your tasks at hand.
This is a two week camp session. Campers will be droppe
off at Riverpoint and picked up from Mah-Kah-Wee.
Campers will earn:
• Cadettes - Trailblazing Badge
• Seniors - Adventurer Badge
• Ambassadors - Water Badge
Camp Fee:
• Early Bird Discount: Register and pay in full by April 6
Member Fee: $660 | Non-Member Fee: $685
• Full Price if not paid in full beginning April 7
Member Fee: $700 | Non-Member Fee: $725
Program Level: C S A
Deadline to Register: May 15 or when session is full
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Girl Scouts of Citrus
2016 Annual Report

Membership
Total Membership: 19,982
34%
66%
Adults (6,796) Girls (13,186)
12% 68%
19%
Hispanic (2,473) Non-Hispanic (13,677) Not Responded (3,832)
21% 29%
25% 18% 5% 3%
Daisy (2,756) Brownie (3,770) Junior (3,290) Cadette (2,385) Senior (597) Ambassador (342)
20% 8%
34% 7%
18% 12%
Brevard (3,934) Lake(1,530) Orange(6,857) Osceola(1,368) Seminole(3,539) Volusia (2,459)
Key Data
12,247 7,735 115
girls & adults renewed
girls & adults joining
for the first time
new troops formed
160 4,000+
girls registered for
Higher Awards trainings
girls & adults
registered for programs*
* Does note include registration with some community partners.

Finances
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Finances
Girl Scouts of Citrus, Inc.
Statement of Activities
2015
For the years ended September 30, 2016 2016 (Summarized) (Summarized) Temporarily
Unrestricted
Temporarily
Restricted Total Total
Revenue and other support
Program:
Sales revenue $6,447,458 $ - $6,447,458 $ 5,715,822
Service fees 301,204 - 301,204 303,905
Less: cost of sales (2,326,973) - (2,326,973) (1,979,292)
Total program 4,421,689 - 4,421,689 4,040,435
Public support
Contributions and grant revenue 184,959 150,750 335,709 252,920
United Way funding 48,534
48,534 48,621
Total public support 233,493 150,750 384,243 301,541
Other income 66,310 - 66,310 18,102
Investment income (loss), net 135,572 55,557 191,129 (99,570)
Net assets released from restrictions 25,000 25,000
- -
Total revenue and other support 4,882,064 181,307 5,063,371 4,260,508
Expenses
Program expenses
Service to troops 1,623,490 -
Educational programs 1,650,883 -
Properties 678,568 -
Public relations 160,225 -
Total program expenses 4,113,166 -
Supporting expenses
Administration 330,133 -
Fund development 307,580 -
Total supporting expenses 637,713 -
Total expenses 4,750,879 -
Increase in net assets 131,185 181,307
1,623,490 1,284,025
1,650,883 1,646,688
678,568 612,017
160,225 125,793
4,113,166 3,668,523
330,133 320,608
307,580 245,675
637,713 566,283
4,750,879 4,234,806
312,492 25,702
Net assets at beginning of year 5,487,911 678,433
Net assets at end of year $ 5,619,096 $859,740
6,166,344
$6,478,836
6,140,642
$ 6,166,344
Girl Scouts of Citrus Council,Inc.
Unmodified audit report
No deficiencies reported No audit adjustments
Increase in revenues - approximately
10%
Donor restricted contribution of
$150,000 recognized in current year
Restricted net assets - restricted for
scouting activities for Brevard County
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Finances
Girl Scouts of Citrus, Inc.
2016 2015 Difference
Total assets $7,286,318 $6,957,942 $328,376
Total liabili

Girl Scout Promise
On 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 Law
I 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 Scouts of Citrus
341 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803
800-367-3906