Citrus Peel Spring 2016

Citrus Peel 

2016 | Vol. 5 

Girl Scouts of Citrus 

www.citrus-gs.org 

Volunteer Appreciation: 

Celebrating our volunteers from co-leaders 

to board members, all month long! 

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maryann 

inspiration 

Hello Girl Scouts of Citrus... 

Spring is in the air and we are celebrating what is turning out to be a truly inspirational 2015-16 Girl Scout year for our Council! Thank 

you, thank you, thank you to our thousands of volunteers and dedicated parents. The incredible year our girls and our entire Council 

are having would simply not be possible without you and our super community partners. Here is a little snapshot of the excitement 

whirling around Citrus because we are lucky enough to have the best volunteers and community partners EVEEER! 

• Our Citrus Singers opened the NCAA AutoNation Cure Bowl on national television. 

• Our B.E.E.S JrFLL robotics team won a spot at the World EXPO in St. Louis. and Our F.E.A.R. FLL robotics team won a spot 

at the Statewide competition. 

• We had troops and singers actively participate in an immigration ceremony welcoming 30 new Central Florida American 

citizens. 

• Six troops won the chance to conduct the first-ever cookie sale at the Amway Arena. 

• The girls designed and implemented dozens of inspiring World Thinking Day activities. 

• We completed renovations on two of our Scouthouses and began major improvement projects at RiverPoint and 

Mah-KahWee. 

• As of March 31, Council membership was up 2.93% over last year and we experienced one of the most successful Cookie 

Programs in our history, exceeding last year’s volume by more than 10% (final figures are still being calculated). 

Our girls have done amazing things this year, enjoying unique program experiences, giving thousands of hours of community service, 

and garnering media spotlights on several of their accomplishments. And THAT’S just the tip of the Thin Mint. (I couldn’t resist). 

In recent weeks, our Council has seen great joys and successes, which I attribute to the growing attitude that WE, Citrus Council, are 

more than a grouping of troops, service communities, and staff. We are, in our own way, a big, diverse, sometimes messy, but always 

wonderful extended family. We are bonded in our belief that together, we will make the world a better place through our girls. It is 

because we are this amazing Girl Scout family, that the losses we have also experienced in recent weeks cause us such a deep and 

collective sorrow. I would like to take a moment to honor the memory of the three Citrus family members whom we have lost since 

January--Ashley Ortiz, Ralph Kulzer, and Argietta Rogers. 

Ashley took great pride and joy in her troop. Serving as a Brownie Leader, Ashley offered her girls love, guidance and inspiration that I 

believe they will carry with them always. Ralph, along with his wife Janina, have been tried and true Citrus volunteers for many years. 

Ralph gave of his time and energy freely during cookie season, quietly inspiring all volunteers and staff with whom he worked. Our 

sister, Argie, was a Citrus staff member for more than 16 years, most recently serving as a Community Support Manager, providing 

direct support to Community Service Teams. Girl Scouts was more than Argie’s profession, she embraced the core beliefs we stand 

for with all her heart. 

We will miss our sisters and brother. I know I will look to their memories for inspiration on days when the going gets a little tough. Let 

us honor their memory, and that of all the Girl Scout sisters and brothers who have left us with the charge to continue steadfast in our 

mission. May they rest in God’s blessings and inspire us as we carry on in our work to build girls of courage, confidence, and character 

who make the world a better place. 

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To all of our Scouterrific volunteers, I say THANK YOU. You are the secret sauce that makes this Council shine and inspires our girls to 

greatness. I can’t wait to see what you and the girls are going to do next year!! 

Maryann Barry 

Girl Scouts of Citrus, CEO

table of 

contents 

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6 Cookie Express Comes Rolling into Citrus 

Check out our new ride from Reed Nissan! 

8 Volunteer Appreciation Month at Citrus 

See what our volunteers love about volunteering. 

17 Drawings! Incentives! Early bird is HERE! 

Keep this Girl Scout Party going into next year. 

22 Alumnae giving back to citrus 

Girl Scouts coming back to make a difference. 

4 Troop Cookie Booths 

6 Reed Nissan Provides “Cookie 

Express” to Local Girl Scout 

Council 

8 Volunteer Appreciation Month 

9 Volunteer Spotlight 

17 2016 Early Bird Season 

19 STEAM: Robotics at Citrus 

20 Citrus Singers 

21 Celebrate Girls Around the World 

22 Citrus Gold Giving Back 

24 Meet the Citrus Council Board 

29 Save the Date for Fun! 

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troop 

cookie booths 

What we love most about our girls is how 

they are always surprising us with new 

and creative ways to get into the spirit 

of the cookie program. Each year we see 

troops across the council shaking up what it means to 

attract customers and increase their cookie sales. 

Join us in giving a big “high five” to all our girls and 

volunteers across council. We can’t wait to see what 

you have next year! 

Troop 4607 

Troop 381 

Troop 4633 

Did you “Bling Your Booth”? 

Troop 436 

Enter your photo on Girl Scouts (national) 

Facebook page for a chance to win $250! 

Deadline to enter: April 23, 2016 

For complete rules, please visit 

https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsUSA/ 

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Troop 828 

Troop 1244 

Troop 4039 

Troop 248 

Troop 362 

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cookie 

express 

Reed Nissan Provides “Cookie Express” to 

Local Girl Scout Council 

Girl Scouts of Citrus CEO Maryann Barry and Chief Relationship Officer, Toni Castillo picking up our new ride. 

Attentive commuters may have noticed the Reed Nissan “Cookie 

Express,” which has been on the road since February 5. Thanks 

to the generous 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. The 

colorful van is turning heads and drawing attention to the world’s 

largest girl-led business. 

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The Cookie Express hit the road February 26-28 in support of 

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, celebrating all of the fun 

and excitement Girl Scouts have had selling cookies for nearly a 

century. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend gives girls a chance 

to show off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth and 

door-to-door sales throughout Central Florida. This weekend also 

marks hungry cookie customers’ last chance to stock up for the 

season, as the program came to a close February 28.

Reed Nissan and Girl Scouts of 

Citrus working together. 

Maryann Barry was out cruising the cookie booth scene 

all through March. Just check out those happy smiles! 

“The Girl Scouts of Citrus Council is comprised of determined and confident young ladies making 

a difference in their community,” said Aaron Hill, general manager of Reed Nissan and Reed Nissan 

Clermont. “We believe in the Girl Scouts and its powerful mission, and we look forward to seeing 

what these young entrepreneurs accomplish in the future.” 

During Girl Scout Cookie season, each amazing young #cookieboss 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, but they are also making an important investment 

in their communities. 

“There is incredible value across the board when businesses in our community, such as Reed 

Nissan, offer their support for our mission,” said Maryann Barry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Citrus. “Not 

only are the partnerships fun and exciting, but together we are building a legacy of leadership that 

benefits local businesses, the girls, and our community.” 

To learn more about Reed Nissan, please visit them at http://www.reednissan.com/. 

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volunteer 

appreciation month 

It’s no secret - we love our volunteers. 

Girls are what we are about. Volunteers are who keep us going. As an organization, Girl Scouts relies on each and 

every volunteer to be out in their community, supporting girls and our mission every single day. But we know that’s 

not all they’re out there doing. They are gathering cookie orders. Maintaining their CPR certification. Assisting in 

community events. Organizing their troops for Early Bird. And so much more. 

Being a volunteer takes commitment. It takes a special kind of person who sees a need at their school or in their 

neighborhood and they decides to step up and make a difference. Each and every day we continue to be amazed by 

how hard our volunteers work and their ability to balance their Girl Scout life with their everyday activities (you know, 

stuff like work, kids, shopping, playing, etc.). 

So what do we want you to know? 

We want you to know that we appreciate you. 

And not just one month out of the year. But every single day. And why is that? Because we just don’t work without 

you. Our council staff is small and although we spend all our time looking for new and exciting ways to bring program 

and opportunities to our girls, there is just no way we can do it ourselves. From attending community meetings to 

organizing events, we see our volunteers taking the time to make sure everything we do is a success. 

That’s why April is declared “Volunteer Appreciation Month” for Girl Scouts across the country. Because one day 

just would not be enough to show our volunteers just how much they mean to us. 

Calling all Parents! 

Are you looking for ideas to celebrate the volunteers 

in your life this month? Here are some fun ideas! 

1) Cards from girls to their leaders, cookie parents, 

troop volunteers, etc. 

2) Gift cards are a simple way to treat someone to a 

special meal, a shopping trip or spa day. 

3) Organize a party! Who doesn’t love a celebration in 

their honor? Get a cake and some balloons for a fun 

time for everyone! 

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4) A small gift or token of appreciation can be 

cherished forever. Need some inspiration? Check out 

the council shop for great gift ideas for leaders such 

as purses, jackets, water bottles and more!

volunteer 

spotlight 

To kick-off this great month of 

celebrating our amazing volunteers, 

we wanted to find out what our 

leaders, community and parent 

helpers love most about Girl Scouts! 

Kerri C. | Leader of Troop 531 | Ohana 

How long have you been a volunteer? 

7 years 

Hollie H. | Leader of Troop 1712/Product 

Chair | Rainbow Lakes 


10+ years 

What do you love most about volunteering? 

Seeing the girls grow into young women and helping them 

find their place in the world. 

What is your favorite Girl Scout event? 

Camporee. 

What do you see as the impact Girl Scouts has on 

developing our future leaders? 

Making them better people and watching them become 

strong and independent. 

Any advice to other volunteers? 

Be patient. 


My girls. 


My Cadette/Senior troop had a tradition of making apple 

pies every year the night before Thanksgiving. When my 

daughter was finally old enough for Girl Scouts, last year, I 

started the same tradition with my own troop. 



Girl Scouts gives girls opportunities and experiences they 

might not otherwise have. 

Photo courtesy of Shera F. 


You can’t do it all yourself; ask for help. 

Beverly H. | Leader of Troops 783 & 1316 | Sparkling 

Rivers 


12 years 


Being with my daughters and other girls in their troops, and 

watching them grow up. 


Camping. 

What do you see as the impact Girl Scouts has on developing 

our future leaders? 

Girl Scouting teaches girls to become independent problem 

solvers. 


Do the best you can and do not hesitate to ask for assistance. 

Photo courtesy of Laura M. 

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volunteer 

spotlight 

Destiny G. | Community Troop | Volusia 


10+ years 


The girls. 


International Day 



Positive. 


Have fun! 

Lisa S. | Community Cookie Chair, Cookie 

Cupboard and Gift for Girls | East Orange 


30+ years 


Being given the opportunity to serve the girls and be 

part of an organization that has been part of my life 

since I was a little girl. 


Camping. 

Linda O. | New Troop Mentor, Adult Recognitions, 

Training Facilitator, Association Chair | 

Mishawaka 


29 years 


Seeing the girls and adults grow with courage, confidence 

and character through the program. 


The end of the year banquet when we recognize the 

leaders/volunteers and their daughters and the girls who 

have earned the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. 



I have seen from experience the impact Girl Scouts has 

on the girls first hand. I have seen shy girls grow and take 

on leading a family fun day for a large company that she 

worked for as an adult. Girls taking the motherhood role and 

using their experience in Girl Scouts to show their children 

how to make the world a better place. Girls stepping up to 

technology and engineering because they were exposed to 

a robotics team and that they had the ability to do so. Just 

having the experience and being able to take the lead in 

their Girl Scout experience makes them more confident in 

themselves. 


Just step back and watch these girls grow and let them lead 

and make decision. Because it is a life long experience. 



I see how those girls, now adults, have become leaders 

in many aspects as professionals, mothers and 

positive role models 


Scouting is a commitment that you will never regret. 

You will see how you grow and learn so much from the 

girls as well as how they grow and learn from you. 

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Photo courtesy of Linda O.

Photo courtesy of Laura M. 

Jennifer S. | Leader of Troop 556/Cookie Chair | 

Shooting Stars 


7 years 


Teaching the girls new things and seeing them grow into young 

women. 


Father daughter dances. 



Allowing them to believe in themselves and understanding that 

they can do anything they put their minds to and that they can 

support one another to reach their goals. 


Go with the flow. Your meeting will not always go as planned but if 

you have taught the girls at least one thing and they have had fun 

then the plan didn’t matter. The fun memories are what I try to 

achieve for them. 

Cranford R. | Parent Volunteer Troop 848 | Seminole 

Lakes 


6 years 


Making sure the girls are safe while they are having fun being a Girl 

Scout! 


Bridging Ceremony 



It gives them purpose, direction and problem solving skills that will 

help them in their future careers and endeavors! 


Don’t get discouraged when things look dismal and bleak. These 

girls are looking, listening and following your lead! They are taking 

their cues from you and watching how you handle certain situations. 

Always be ready to extend grace while being firm and fair 

across the board! 

Shera F. | Leader of Troop 758/ Vice Chair of 

Delegates for SWOO/ Fall Product Chair for 

Community/Volunteer Retreat Committee | 

Harbour City 


3 years 


THE GIRLS and THE LEADERS 

Jennifer C. | Leader of Troop 943/Troop Consultant 

| Infinity 


6 years 


Inspiring the girls to be involved in their community. 


Camporee. 



Teaching responsibility and that they can make an impact . 


Have patience and have fun. 


With the Leaders it is definitely the Volunteer Retreat / with 

the girls Camping of course 



Girl Scouts empowers young ladies to conquer any obstacle 

they may face. Whether it be about peer pressure to 

inventing an awesome robot. The girls are really great and 

really great ideas we just have to work with them to let them 

know THEY CAN and THEY WILL do it! 


Let the girls lead. The girls know what they want and what 

they need. Just follow and be there as their guide. 

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volunteer 

spotlight 

Deborah W. | Leader of Troops 1176 & 12 | 

Manatee Shores 


5 years 


I love watching the girls grow and learn. It is so rewarding to see 

a girl who is apprehensive about her abilities suddenly realize 

she not only can do something but really enjoys it too. I’ve had 

girls nervous about horses, camping, bugs, public speaking, and 

so many other things who are just blossoming now. It is great 

to see them expand their horizons and try new things. It is also 

inspiring to see them make the courageous choices in social 

situations. I’m so proud of these girls when they stand up for 

one another or even someone else. 


Every year we go on a camping trip. It is so nice to get 

outdoors and unplug. The girls always have a great time. The 

connection with nature while developing our self reliance and 

independence is what Girl Scouts is all about to me. 



Empowering girls to be self confident and self assured is vital to 

developing the future leaders of our world. Girl Scouts creates 

a world where girls can feel safe and explore their talents and 

try new things. 


Don’t be afraid to try new things. We all have our strengths but 

it is just as important for the adults to explore new avenues. 

It doesn’t matter if you fail, just trying is important. The girls 

respect the volunteers willing to be silly, get dirty, or just try 

whatever comes up. Don’t forget to have fun! 

Melissa F. | Leader of Troops 78 & 1740 | Phoenix 


6 years 


COOKIES!! Just kidding. I like watching the girls learn and do 

different activities. I also like to help the girls by planning trips and 

activities for the girls to participate in! 


I think camporee is the best event because the girls really love it! 

The girls can meet and spend time with other Girl Scouts as well as 

try some new activities. 



Girl Scouts gives girls an opportunity to do things they wouldn’t 

normally do, and this gives them the confidence that they can do 

anything. Girl Scouts also instills excellent values and morals (the 

Girl Scout Law) in girls, and these values are what all great leaders 

should possess. 


You are volunteering for the girls, not for the parents. 

Tracy H. | Co-Leader of Troop 793 | Ohana 


4 years 


Spending time with my daughter and her friends while exploring 

and learning through the amazing opportunities through Girl 

Scouts! 


Wet n Wild Slumber Party! 



The girls become more comfortable taking leadership roles and 

pursuing greater dreams through experiences in Girl Scouts with 

gradually increased roles and responsibilities. At a cookie booth 

this year, I met a young girl that had received her Gold award last 

year and strongly encouraged all girls to work towards their Gold 

Award because of the self growth she experienced in addition to 

the potential for it to help with their career pursuits. 

Photo courtesy of Melissa F. 

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There is a big circle of wisdom and experience from other leaders 

that are always willing to help share their wisdom, experiences, and 

helpful ideas. And most importantly don’t forget to ask for help 

from co-leaders and parents!.

volunteer 

spotlight 

Tracy W. | Leader of Troop 728 | Road Runner 


7 years 


Inspiring the girls to be involved in their community. 


Mall Lock In or Camporee. 



Girl Scouts has opened the doors to a myriad of events that have 

given the girls a broad range of experiences. We have spent time 

at soup kitchens, cleaned up parks, planted flowers, worked with 

younger kids, camped, done a ton of crafts, made a bunch of 

SWAPS ( just to name a few things)-all of these experiences give 

the girls a chance to narrow their focus of what they love to do and 

what they want to do! Learning leadership skills (and teamwork 

skills) at such a young age will ensure a powerful group of leaders in 

the future. 


It does get easier! When I started the troop when the girls were 

in Kindergarten, every meeting was tons of planning, tons of 

instruction, tons of guidance (tons of noise!) because the girls were 

sooo young. As the girls got older, I continued to give them more 

responsibility and ownership of the troop to ensure their voices 

were heard. When this happened, it lightened my work load and 

gave them more of a stake and voice in the troop! 

Heather R. | Leader of Troop 651 | 

Turtlemound 


6 years 


My girls. 


Camp Mah-Kah-Wee weekends. 



Teaches them to set goals, plan finances, and following 

through. 


Stay focused on the girls, this is for them to make lasting 

memories! 

Photo courtesy of Lisa S. 

Photo courtesy of Tracy W. 

Lisa S. | Leader of Troop 1494 | Harbour City 


4 years 


Spending time with my daughter and watching all the girls grow 

together. 


The Girl Scout Ball 



I like watching the girls work together as a team. I think it is very 

important for people in general to be able to take ideas from each 

other and make something wonderful in the end that was created 

with a part of each of them. 


Make things simple. If you make a mistake, the girls don’t know that. 

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Victoria W. | Event Planner Troop 1781 | Atlantic 

Shores 


10 years 


The expressions on their faces when they walk in and the 

experience they shared with their friends. It’s always about the girls 

and watching them grow up in a positive way. 


Camporee each year is a different theme. Last year we had “How 

to become a DISNEY PRINCESS“. We had a Princess Academy with 

classes and a Ball at night. Every girl had their hair done (wiglets) to 

compliment their gown, with a photo session. There were so many 

Leaders who gave extra time to make the night special. What was 

amazing, we had 16 Cadettes and Senior girls dress up in formal 

gowns to welcome the girls, the room looked like a ballroom. They 

danced and danced. I still hear about it silently smiling inside, they 

have another great memory . 



Let the girls take the lead. Sometimes it fails, but watch them 

think on how to make it possible. This is the birth of girls leading. 

Sometimes being afraid of failing one may never try . Giving them 

the tools and encouragement to try again lets them step up and 

become leaders within our troops. 


Enjoy the girls and your time with them, they grow up so fast. 

Cuong N. | Parent Volunteer/Camporee 

Assistant Director | Shooting Stars 


8+ years 


Working with the youth and seeing them grow into 

awesome people. 


Camporee 



Through its programs the GSUSA is giving young 

women an opportunity to explore their world, take on 

challenges, and learn about themselves and how they 

can make a difference in the lives of their self, family, 

friends and community. 


Remember to keep it simple and make it fun! 

Laura M. | Leader of Troop 9595/New 

Volunteer Coordinator | Heart of Lake 


3 years 

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Photo courtesy of Victoria W. 


Time with the girls. We did a sensory project and the 

girls had to smell everything from peppermint to men’s 

cologne to stinky sneakers and write the emotion it 

evoked...we’ve never laughed so hard! 


World Thinking Day. I love learning about Scouts around 

the world. 



Teaching women to work together and boost one 

another up throughout childhood and teen years 

will create strong, supportive successful women. I 

see too many women tear one another down in the 

business world. Let’s create a generation of woman 

“empowerers”! 


Fun first! It’s all about the girls. Never lose sight of that!

volunteer 

spotlight 

Training the leaders.... 

In addition to thanking our wonderful leaders out in the field, we want to give a big shout out to our amazing 

teams of volunteers who (on top of all their other responsibilities) take the time to teach, mentor and train our 

leaders on advance skills such as camping, cookies, utilizing the Volunteer Toolkit and much, much, more! 

Outdoor Skills Trainers 

The Outdoor Skills trainers are a group of 16 volunteers with passion for the outdoors. These dedicated 

trainers organize and facilitate weekend programs to empower other volunteers with the skills needed to be 

able to take their girls camping. The typical Outdoor Skills training has approximately 50 participants with 7 

trainers. For every 50 participants trained, that’s an average of 500 more girls able to go camping. That’s an 

awesome impact that these volunteer trainers have for our organization! 

Council Learning Facilitators 

Vicki Briesacher Becky Hansford Fran Philp 

Rose Colson Serena Lapp Sandy Raymond 

Heidi Crawford Marcy Mitchell Rosemary Royalty 

Becky Demmitt Elizabeth Perez Thuy Taylor 

Lori Dowers Robin Perez Rachel VanDeMark 

Phoebe Engle 

The Council Learning Facilitators are a group of 19 volunteers that have a passion for helping new volunteers 

understand what it is that they will be doing with the girls of their troop/group. These volunteers organize and 

facilitate frequent training classes across council: the two leadership classes that are mandatory for new coleaders. 

With approximately 500 new troops every year, this group of volunteers is helping to make an impact 

on a lot of girls lives. 

Gloria Bobo Barbara Lessard Rosa Reich 

Traci Briggs Linda Outten Martha Spruitenburg 

Ann Buckley Robin Pennington Karen Sandru 

Misty Clark Jill Pikora Jamie West 

Caroline Engrand Stephanie Pikora Cindy Youngblood 

Margaret Hettler 

Debbie Price 

Nancy Jacobs 

Chris Ralph 

To learn more about upcoming classes, please visit us at 

wwww.citrus-gs.org. 

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volunteer 

spotlight 

Celebrating 100 Years of Changing the World 

The first Golden Eagle of Merit was handed out in 1916, starting a proud tradition that 

has inspired lives and changed communities. Since then, almost one million girls have 

earned this distinction. This pinnacle of girl-focused leadership has been inspiring young 

Girl Scouts for 100 years and we are so happy to be the ones to celebrate this amazing 

Centennial. 

Our girls do amazing things when they set out to earn their Gold Awards. And helping them 

along the way is our wonderful Gold Award Committee. This group is comprised of eight 

dynamic women volunteers. As a committee, their main purpose is to meet girls who are 

presenting their Gold Proposal, discuss, approve, and/or give suggestions, on a monthly 

basis. 

In addition, they also facilitate trainings for girls seeking to learn more about the earning 

their Silver and Gold Awards, meet one-on-one with girls, and serve as a liaison to girls 

going for their Gold Award. The committee gives their support to each girl and encourages 

them to strive for more. They make personal connections and help every girl to succeed 

in their Gold Award. The ladies are all volunteers and devote their time to this committee 

and other programs and areas around the council. 

Currently, the committee encompasses five of the six counties in our council; Osceola, 

Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Brevard counties. We are looking for someone to be on 

the committee who lives in Lake County and has a desire to see girls strive for their Gold. 

Join us in recognizing this amazing group: 

Ann Buckley - Orange 

Kerri Callahan - Brevard 

Kathi Christoff-Fox - Seminole 

Tristan Clouse - Brevard 

Laura Dimitriadis - Orange 

Denise Mueller - Volusia 

Rebecca Prevost - Osceola 

Blair Ryan - Osceola 

Join us this year to celebrate our Gold Award recipients at our 

In Her Honor event on June 12, 2016. 

Event registration details coming soon. 

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2016 

early bird 

Early Bird is Here - Have you had a chance to 

check out the new Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)? 

It’s a great new app built with you in mind to help you save 

time and plan for a successful Girl Scout year. It gives you the 

resources and program content to get your year started—and 

keep it going smoothly! The toolkit is digitally responsive so you 

can plan and prepare anywhere. 

For Daisy, Brownie and Junior Troops, the VTK comes with prepopulated 

plans for everything – a full year of Girl Scouts right 

there on your device (lap top, tablet or other mobile device). 

Cadette, Senior and Ambassador troops do not get prepopulated 

meetings yet (coming later), but you can still access 

helpful planning features. 

Girls have more fun when they can shape their own experience, do hands-on activities, and work together 

as teams. With the toolkit, girls and leaders can explore meeting topics and program activities together, and 

follow the fun as they plan their Girl Scout year. It is fully customizable so you can add your own activities and 

change the order with a quick drag and drop. You can also access your girl and family roster and track your girls’ 

achievements and attendance. 

So how can you get started now? 

Visit our website (http://www.citrus-gs.org/) and click on “My GS” (located on the green bar in the upper right hand 

corner of your screen) and then click on Volunteer Toolkit. Your log in will be your email address and your password. 

If you have forgotten your password, please email the troop support team at troopsupport@citrus-gs.org. 

Have you heard? 

Early Bird this year is April 1 – May 15! This is the time troop 

leaders and parents get registered for another great year of 

Girl Scouting. Troop leaders can access the Early Bird renewal 

process through my GS/Member Profile to view your troop 

members. Please check out the next page for our exciting Girl, 

Community and Troop incentives and drawings! 

Girl Scout volunteers bring girls experiences filled with fun, 

friendship, discovery, and so much more. We truly are thankful 

you have volunteered and are so excited for you to continue this 

journey! 

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2016 Early Bird Incentives 

Drawing for prize 

Incentive 

Girls 

Week 1 

April 1 - April 7 

Week 1 - 6 

Log into April 1 - May MyGS 15 at 

Troops 

Week 1 


Week 2 

Log into April 8 - April MyGS 14 at 

Week 3 


Week 4 


Week 5 

April 29 - May 5 

Week 6 

May 6 - May 15 

Community 

Week 1 


Week 2 

Log into April 8 - April MyGS 14 at 

Week 3 


End of 

Early Bird 

End of 

Early Bird 

End of 

Early Bird 

I Can’t Wait to.... 

Patch 

Early Bird 

Patch 

Community Partner Drawing: 

Tickets to Daytona Lagoon 

Additional .05 per box for 2017 

Cookie Sale 1 

Troop T-Shirts Drawing 

(choice of polo or t-shirt) 2 

Drawing for troop camp experience 

at Mah-Kah-Wee 3 

Free admission to Back-to-Troop 

event on September 10, 2016 4 

Money towards 

council event 5 

$50 gift card 

$50 gift card 

$50 gift card 

$100 gift card 

$100 gift card 

$150 gift card for the highest 

performing Community 

Register the first week 

of Early Bird 

Register during the 

Early Bird season 

Register 60% of girls 

and at least 2 adults 

Register 80% of girls and 

50% of adults 








and 65% of adults 







Up and running 

community troop 6 

2017 Community Team 

fully staffed 7 

Register 65% of girls and 

66% of adults to be eligible 

Please note 

correction: in 

original version, 

a typo omitted 

the 50% adult 

requirement for 

this incentive. 

It has been 

corrected here. 

Need to Know 

1 Troop must participate in 2016 Fall Product Sale 

2 Up to 12 girls - one troop per county. Additional shirts available for purchase. 

3 Includes property price, Mailbox Trail, Amanda Program and Scavenger Hunt (patch included also) 

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4 Includes up to $100 in Food Truck Vouchers. Location: Mah-Kah-Wee Program Center. One troop from council 

selected in drawing. 

5 Up to 10 girls and 2 adults - one troop per county 

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Community must have up and running Community “Friendship” troop by September 2016 

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Community must have all position agreements for ALL Team positions signed and turned into CTM prior to the 

end of Early Bird. Community Team must also attend Community Team Conference in August and receive Team 

position trainings.

STEAM 

Robotics at Citrus 

All-Girl Robotics Teams Celebrate Success 

Six teams participated, representing Girl Scouts of Citrus, in the 2015-2016 FIRST 

(For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) Lego League this year. 

These teams dedicate hundreds of hours to building a robot from Lego pieces, 

programming the robot to complete tasks, researching and suggesting solutions 

to real-world problems, and practicing teamwork and team spirit. 

We know that girls interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) 

like to understand how things work, solve problems, do hands-on activities, and ask questions. Robotics teams are just 

one way that girls in central Florida are embracing those interests and practicing real-life problem-solving and technical 

skills! 

This year’s challenge theme was “Trash Trek Challenge,” inspiring girls to create innovative solutions for reducing and 

managing trash in our world. Their hard work culminates in a regional competition in which teams are scored on technical 

skill, a presentation, their robot’s ability to complete the assigned tasks, and how they work together as a team. 

Congratulations to girls and coaches on your superb season! 

Team Name League Award or Recognition Earned 

Circuit Girls – Troop 7002 FIRST Lego League Perseverance Award & Medal 

F.E.A.R. – Troop 189 FIRST Lego League 1st Place in Research 

F.R.E.N.C.H. F.R.I.E.S. FIRST Tech Challenge THINK Award 

Team B.E.E.s Jr. FIRST Lego League Invited to Jr. FLL World Expo 

C.A.K.E. B.A.T.T.E.R.S. FIRST Lego League Rising Star Award 

GS Milwee Team FIRST Lego League Project Award 

We’re already gearing up for the 2016-2017 season. Support a team or start your own - we’re seeking mentors, sponsors, 

partners, leaders, and girls. Girls will love diving in to next year’s challenge theme: Animal Allies! 

Here’s what you need to get started: 

• Two dedicated coaches (adult volunteers) 

• Storage space for equipment and supplies 

• Time to commit to the fun and innovative process 

• Girls who are interested in inventing, researching, problem-solving, and interviewing 

Contact: Jennifer McDaniel, STEAM Coordinator, jmcdaniel@citrus-gs.org. 

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Join the 

Citrus Singers 

Are you a Girl Scout who loves to sing? 

If so, you should be a member of Citrus Council’s elite Girl Scout chorus, The Citrus Singers! Led by volunteer musical 

director, Susie Reale, the Citrus Singers perform all over Central Florida year round for a variety of community and 

sporting events including singing the National Anthem for The Solar Bears at the Amway Arena, performing at Universal 

Studios and Wet n Wild, and most recently performing on live national television at the Citrus Bowl for the Cure Bowl! 

Creating Confidence Through Performance 

When not performing patriotic songs, in the spring the Citrus Singers create and perform fun parodies of current pop 

songs such as “Girl Scout Funk” (Uptown Funk), “All About That Badge” (All About That Bass) and their latest parody 

“Cookie Nights” (Summer Nights). In the fall and winter they perform holiday songs. Susie Reale, who has an extensive 

vocal performance background, knows what a difference performing can make in instilling confidence. She is passionate 

about making sure each singer gets an opportunity to sing a solo part as well as learn how to be a valued chorus team 

member. 

How do you join? 

Auditions are held twice per year. You can contact Susie directly at Susie@RealeRealtyCFL.com for information on how 

to audition for the Citrus Singers. Please note - this opportunity is available for Brownies on up. 

Want to learn more? 

Visit www.facebook.com/citrussingers to see videos, photos and event schedule! 

(Below) Citrus Singers at the Southern 

Women’s Show 

(Above) Citrus Singers on National Television singing the 

National Anthem at the Cure Bowl! 

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Celebrate 

Girls Around the World 

World Thinking Day - Citrus Council Style 

As Girl Scouts, we are part of an amazing network of young women and 

volunteers from across the globe. This unique sisterhood offers girls 

the opportunity to learn about different cultures, ideas and how their 

sister Girl Scouts celebrate becoming the world leaders of tomorrow. 

Every February 22, Girl Scouts gather in a variety of ways to celebrate 

“World Thinking Day” a day dedicated to learning how their sister 

Scouts participate in our program. From festivals to troop outings, we 

love to see all the innovative ways our girls here at Citrus Council like to 

embrace this day. 

How do troops get involved? 

This year, we had over 650 girls, family members and volunteers 

attend our annual “Celebrate Girls Around the World” event at the 

Volusia Fairgrounds. Participants could come out and “tour” the world 

by visiting different booths designed and run by troops from all grade 

levels. Troops all took a unique approach to this event by offering 

activities, food tastings, collectibles from their countries and wearing 

traditional clothes from the countries they represented. The girls had 

a blast as they received their passports and got them stamped along 

the way. Of course, they also had the opportunity to trade SWAPS and 

learn about the wonderful world of WAGGGS (World Association of 

Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) too. 

A special thanks to the Dana Allen and the Sunrise Community 

We want to give a special thanks to one of our dedicated volunteers, Dana 

Allen, who has served with Citrus in East Volusia for 24 years. She has acted in 

a variety of roles including SUM/Communications Coordinator for the Sunrise 

Service Community. For the last 10 years, Dana’s community has hosted our 

“Celebrate Girls Around the World Event” and she has played a key role in 

organizing this project and ensuring it’s continued success. Dana’s passion 

for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides increases more and more each day and by 

partnering with Citrus Council, she has grown this event to double the size 

in just the last two years. Dana welcomes troops from around council and 

our sister Florida councils to come out each year and take part in this special 

celebration. 

Want to get involved? 

Dana Allen, Sunrise Community 

Next year you can be a part of this special celebration too! Keep an eye out for 

event registration information as the new Girl Scout year begins and sign your 

troop up to host a booth or just come out and enjoy the day! 

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giving service 

back to Citrus Council 

Giving Service Back to Citrus Council 

Through the laughter and fun, who would have thought work was getting done? But these ladies do the job! When the 

Citrus Gold group gets together to visit and have fun, they always think of ways to give back to the girls and Citrus Council. 

At their last gathering at Riverpoint in February, this group set aside time to spruce up the property for the open house in 

March. They washed windows, pressure washed the buildings, trimmed and hauled off brush, sanded and stained deck 

benches, and painted a few tables. The love and dedication they have for Girl Scouts and Citrus Council is immeasurable. 

Citrus Gold - How it all Began 

Citrus Council had a large enthusiastic Senior Girl Scouting group in 

the 1960s. Not only were the troops active, but the Senior Planning 

Board, which coordinated the Council-wide events for Senior Scouts, 

was also very dedicated and energetic. There were three major 

Council-wide Senior Scout weekend events each school year, with 

60–100 Senior Scouts in attendance. The Seniors from the whole 

Council got to know each other. They also bonded during summer 

events that included Counselor-in-Training and backpack trips at 

summer camp and wider opportunities like attending Roundup and 

visiting Our Cabana. After graduation they had an annual Christmas 

reunion for a few years, but as people moved or got busy with their 

lives that fell to the wayside until... 

In 1999, Linda Riddle in Tallahassee did an Internet search for “Diana 

Huntress in the Navy” and voila! There she was with an email address 

in Germany. Wary of sending a message to possibly the wrong person, 

Linda included a “code word” from their Scouting days that the right 

Diana would recognize. Within days the two had connected! In May 

2001, Diana met Linda and Jan Wilder in Tampa for a mini-reunion. It 

was such fun that they decided they needed a big reunion and Linda 

and Jan appointed Diana to arrange it when she retired. It took five 

years, until Diana retired and was able to put it all together. During the planning, as one Scout was found she 

would often lead to another being discovered. 

“During the planning, 

as one Scout was 

found she would often 

lead to another being 

discovered. ” 

With 40 years of moving and 

changing names, it was a slow 

process to locate their 

scouting friends. Linda Riddle 

was instrumental in doing 

the research to find people. 

They have found old friends 

living all over the United States 

and even one living in Switzerland. 

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giving service 

back to Citrus Council 

Riverpoint Gathering – February 2016 

First row, left to right: Karen W., Carlee W., Ellouise H., “MJ” C., Mary Beth M., 

Connie K. 

Second row: Karol Y. (guest), Leigh P. (guest), Lucille Q., Diana H. 

The work was worth the effort and resulted in a 

terrific weekend reunion together in August 2006 

at Riverpoint. Their event started on Saturday 

morning and the first activity was lunch. As they 

gathered around the buffet line, Johnny Appleseed 

was designated as the grace that they would sing. 

In perfect tune and with all the right words, after 

40 years, 22 women sang grace. It was a magical 

moment that brought tears to many eyes and set 

the tone for the remainder of the weekend and the 

rest of their lives, though they did not know that 

then. 

With the Scouting spirit rekindled, they did not want to lose it 

again. That reunion began a new chapter in Girl Scouting for 

each of them. They are now back together and have formed an “adult group” of 30 ladies. Usually 12 – 20 attend 

events which include day canoe trips, work weekends at Citrus Council camps, a camping trip to Georgia, 

lunches etc. Activities are different than they were 40 years ago, but always in the same spirit of friendship 

and service. As they discussed names for their group, none seemed to fit until Citrus Gold was suggested - they 

knew immediately that it was perfect. It reflected their roots in Citrus Council and how much they value the 

golden friendships of then and now. 

Who says one person cannot change the world? The email that Linda sent to Diana in 1999 changed the world 

for all of the ladies in Citrus Gold. 

Reconnect Through Our Alumnae Association 

The Citrus Gold ladies are part of the Alumnae Association. No matter 

how you were involved with Girl Scouts – Brownie for a year, Gold Award 

recipient, first-time troop leader – you’re forever part of a 60-millionstrong 

network of Girl Scout alumnae with success stories to tell and 

memories to share. 

Our Alumnae Association brings together women who want to reconnect 

with old friends and make new ones through fun groups and events. 

We are building a culture of philanthropy and engagement through 

volunteer opportunities, both within Girl Scouting and our broader 

community. 

“Who says one person 

cannot change the 

world? ” 

For more information about the Alumnae Association, contact Lydia Sealey at lsealey@citrus-gs.org. 

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meet our 

board 

Our hardworking Board of Directors are volunteers, too! These community advocates 

and movers-and-shakers provide oversight to the council’s strategy, impact, and financial 

stability. They each bring their professional experience and insights to the table, to ensure 

the best possible opportunities for girls – now and into the future. 

Fred Kosiewski - Board Chair (Girl Scout for 20 years) 

Tell us about your background. 

I mainly have an operational and Entertainment background, specializing in organizational development, crisis 

management, negotiations, standards, and policy development. I received an MBA from Rollins College, and 

have worked for The Walt Disney Company for over 30 years. 

What accomplishments do you hope to see during your term? 

Successful partnering with our sister Florida councils, to bring the 2020 conference to Orlando! Woo Hoo! And 

improvements in our camps, they’re fun and we should all know that! 

What do you love most about the Girl Scout Program? 

The fact that it gives our scouts the opportunity and a safe place to develop and learn more about themselves. 

The program literally builds girls of courage, confidence, and character…….and I’m pretty sure I’m not supposed 

to say this part…but I love frozen thin mints. 

Dr. Lora Shehi - 2nd Vice Chair (Girl Scout for 32 years) 


I am from Kansas. I was a Girl Scout there as a child for 11 years. I went to Kansas State University, University of 

Kansas Medical School, did a residency in Pathology in Wichita, KS, and moved to Florida to do a Fellowship at 

UF in Gainesville. I have worked as a pathologist at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach for 26.5 years (this 

amazes me). I am the Medical Director of Laboratories at Halifax and I am the President of my Pathology group, 

Halifax Pathology Associates, which is independent of the hospital. 

Why did you join the Girl Scouts of Citrus Board? 

Because I thought the Board might be able to use the input of an active Girl Scout. Because of my involvement in 

grass roots Girl Scouts, I have become the 2nd Vice Chair, who is the liaison for the Association. 

If you could give our future leaders one piece of advice – what would that be? 

Women can do anything they want in our society. Don’t be shy. Be confident and get out there and DO things. 

Lauren Joseph - Member at Large (First Year Girl Scout) 


I have three older brothers and I am the only girl in our family. My dad died when I was only 14 years old. We 

survived on a small means of income. My brothers moved away from home, but I stayed with my mom to finish 

school. I gave myself a goal to obtain a college degree. I received a two year scholarship by competing in high 

school sports, which I used to attend NY Institute of Technology. I then transferred to a CUNY (City University 

of NY) College of Staten Island, where I was awarded my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. 

After that, I went on to SUNY (State University of NY) Empire State College, where I received my MBA. My career 

started in banking when I was in High School as a teller at Manufactures Hanover Bank in Manhattan, NY and 

now I continue my banking career at Insight Credit Union as the Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President of 

Operations. 


I love the fact that the girls are being groomed and prepared to be successful in life. The programs that are 

offered to the girls teach them to be inventors, ambassadors, leaders, most important good citizens and much 

more. 


We are in desperate need of property upgrades. I would like to have our properties upgraded by starting with the 

most needed and hopefully all of the camps done by 2020. 

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meet our 

board 

Atoosa Vaziri - Member at Large (Girl Scout as a child and now as an adult) 


I have lived in Florida for the past 26 years with my family. I have two children who are both students at UCF. I 

work for General Dynamics Mission Systems as a Deputy Program Manager of Engineering and also support 

organizational initiatives. I have served as the Vice President of Membership initiatives in Society of Women 

Engineers in Central Florida section for the past 5 years. 


I love the dedication of everyone and how the objective is to help young girls achieve their goals. I really enjoy the 

Women of Distinction event. It has inspired me to do more for the community and get involved as much as I can. 


Be creative and think about any and all ways that you can help the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council be more 

successful. Make sure your efforts are aligned with their mission and their goals. 

Cindy Light -Member at Large (Girl Scout for 20 years) 


I have a non-profit background, having worked for Girl Scouts of Citrus Council for almost 10 years and City of 

Orlando for 5 years. 


Exposing girls to things they would not necessarily have a chance to do. 


Provide feedback and input to enhancing Girl Scouts. 


Find your voice and use it! 

Michelle Mugnaini – Board Secretary (Girl Scout for 4 years) 


I’m originally from New Hampshire and moved to Florida when I was 17 to attend college at UCF. My passion 

for theme parks led me to a career at Universal Orlando where I am currently a Sales Manager for Group Sales 

& Youth Programs. During my time with the company I have had various positions throughout our resort, and 

working on the Wet ‘n Wild sales team allowed me the opportunity to develop my passion for Girl Scouts! During 

this time I was able to partner with Citrus Council and create the Girl Scout Slumber Splash Bash event which is 

now in its 6th year! 


Being a community partner I have had the privilege to see first-hand how much fun the girls have at events and 

how excited they get with the various programs they are a part of. I want to ensure that more of the community is 

aware of what Girl Scouts is, and how important it is for the girls to have fun while they are building their skills. 


I hope to see more diverse programs, especially for the older girls. I would also like to see some of the fantastic 

proposed site enhancements come to life. I also can’t wait for the 2020 National Council Session to be here in 

Orlando! 

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meet our 

board 

Amanda Yates - Member at Large (Girl Scout for 6 years) 


I am an Orlando native and about to graduate from Rollins with my MBA. Before Rollins, I graduated with my 

degree in finance from UCF. I enjoy working with numbers and mathematics and I plan on pursuing this career 

path after I graduate from Rollins. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, family, being involved in my 

church, reading, and bike riding. 


I love that the Girl Scout program helps girls grow in their leadership skills and gets them more involved in their 

communities. These attributes make Girl Scout alumnae a greater asset to society. 


No matter how much society will change, Girl Scouting should always stick to its mission of: building girls of 

courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. 

Natalie Curts -Member at Large (Girl Scout for 1 year) 


I am an attorney and I have a background in legal, contracts, real estate, and public relations. 


I believe in the mission of the Girl Scouts and want to help the organization grow and succeed. 


I want to see the organization grow, remain financial strong, and continue to provide girls an opportunity to 

learn more in their areas of interest and learn more about career opportunities. 


Apply yourself, take action, ask questions and meet people who have the skills you want to develop or are doing 

the job you want to do. Don’t just sit around waiting for an opportunity to come to you. Go and get it. 

Cindy Luttrell - Treasurer (Girl Scout for 19 years) 


I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of North 

Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. I am a Certified Public Accountant 

(CPA) in the State of Georgia. Prior to joining the Walt Disney Company, I worked 4 years in public accounting 

in Atlanta doing all aspects of accounting: tax, audit, small business. I have spent the last 28 years at Disney 

working in various finance and accounting departments supporting areas like consolidations, resorts, 

marketing, sales, vacation clubs, construction and manufacturing. My current role is the VP of Disney Financial 

Systems supporting all the Disney businesses from Parks & Resorts to ESPN to Media. 


I was a leader for my daughters troop for 12 years. I saw what a difference this made in the girls’ lives and what 

a powerful impact Girl Scouts had on the community. So I wanted to continue to support the organization and 

asked to join the board 

What do you love most about the Girl Scout program? 

Seeing the girls try things they have never done before and gaining confidence that they can do and be anything 

they want to be. 

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meet our 

board 

Isabelle Poette-Chang - 1st Vice Chair (Girl Scout as a child and now as an adult) 


In my Development role with the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, I coordinate fundraising efforts for annual 

events such as the OMYF Black Tie & Tennies Gala, the OMYF Golf Open, and many other initiatives. I am very 

active in our community and enjoy working on programs that positively impact the lives of children. I hold a 

Master’s degree in Business Administration and speak fluent French and Italian. I reside in Orlando, Florida with 

my family. 


I love seeing the positive impact of what girls learn through the Girl Scout programs, and how it allows them to 

become women with strong values. 


“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi. 

Michael Radka -Member at Large (First Year Girl Scout) 


Because I believe in the mission and values of the Girl Scouts. Also the organization is one of the most respected 

organizations of its type in Central Florida. And I respect the leadership. 


Increasing the profile of the organization in the community. Targeting and addressing areas of growth and 

Improvement. Supporting the executive and Leadership teams in their major objectives. 


That all life is precious including yours, be great and know that the greatest among you will be your servant. 

Claire Freimuth - Member at Large (Girl Scout for 20+ years) 


My family is from Johnson City, TN. I attended college at Belmont Abbey College, a religious school in Belmont, 

NC, just outside of Charlotte, NC. In school I discovered how much I loved accounting, finance and business. I 

interned at an accounting firm and decided that it wasn’t for me, since I have such an outgoing personality. In 

search for a job that uses similar skill sets, I looked into banking and finance. After a long search, I accepted 

a position with BB&T’s Leadership Development Program. I worked in BB&T’s not-for-profit specialized risk 

management department for nearly two years in Winston Salem, NC, before I relocated to Orlando, FL to work as 

a Corporate Underwriter. The corporate banking team here in Orlando had a significant healthcare and not-forprofit 

portfolio, so it was a perfect fit. 


I decided to join the board of Girl Scouts for a few reasons. I was initially asked to join, since BB&T was a multiyear 

presenting sponsor for the Women of Distinction event, and the company wanted a representative on 

the board. I knew I wanted to get involved with the community when I moved here, and this presented a great 

opportunity for me. Since joining the board, I joined the Finance Committee and the Women of Distinction 

committee. The board has such a great group of people, and I love how involved and committed everyone is to 

the girls we serve. For me, it’s a pleasure! 

If you could our future leaders one piece of advice - what would it be? 

Never stop learning. 

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meet our 

board 

Joanna Conley - Member at Large (Girl Scout for 14 years) 


I currently serve as the CEO of Poinciana Medical Center and have led the hospital since 2012. Throughout 

my career in hospital administration, I have had a passion for board service and am active in a number of 

organizations in Central Florida. I received my Masters of Business Administration degree from the Owen 

Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Public 

Health Policy and Administration with Honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction in Psychology from 

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Why did you decide to join the Girl Scouts of Citrus Board? 

I loved being a Girl Scout as a girl and see this as a great opportunity for me to give back. Girl Scouts taught me 

many things that I use in my work and life. I developed a love for the outdoors, hiking, and leadership as a young 

person which helped mold me into the person I am today. 


I am excited about some of the improvements that are coming to camp and other GS properties. 

Karen Jensen - Member at Large (Girl Scout for 3 years) 

Karen holds the position of VP of Development at Orlando Health. To her, Girl Scouts is an 

organization of significant interest and of great importance to the community. In the last two years, 

she has been a member of the Board of Directors member at large and Karen would like to continue 

devoting her volunteer time available to playing a part in the successful mentoring of young women. 

Her particular interest is young people – adolescents above all. Having raised two children as a single 

parent after the untimely death of her husband, she is familiar with many of the challenges of young 

people in their preteen and teen years. 

Karol Young - Member at Large (Girl Scout Forever) 

Karol was elected in 2008 to serve as the 2nd Vice Chair; also serving as the Board’s liaison to the 

Association Chairs and Vice Chairs and Property Committee Chair for three terms. She now assumes 

the position of Board member-at-large. Karol, quite literally, grew up in Citrus Council; she is a current 

member of the Camp Mah Kah Wee Alumnae Group and Citrus Council Alumnae Association. Karol 

serves as a High School Art Teacher with Orange County Public Schools. 

Beyond her love of scouting and the Council, Karol brings critical knowledge and experience with 

regard to curriculum development and working in partnership with our schools. Karol is a former 

School Coordinator, Troop Leader, and was a major contributor to the development of Council’s longrange 

property plan. 

She is also a member of the Orange County Art Educators Association, member of the West Orange 

High School’s PTSA and a member of the National Art Educators Association. Karol’s passion for the 

mission of Girl Scouts and for Citrus Council is unparalleled. 

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save the 

dates! 

Summer Camps 

When: Weekly Camps starting June 20 through August 8, 2016 

Where: Various Girl Scouts of Citrus Properties 

Camp is one of the best ways to keep Girl Scout fun going all summer long! This year, camp is a magical 

adventure with magical creatures, exciting explorations and new challenges just waiting to be conquered. 

Plan the summer you will never forget by visiting www.citrus-gs.org and click on “Camp”. 

Girl Scout Alumnae Cruise 

When: June 3 - 6, 2016 

Where: Bahamas 

All Girl Scout adults are invited to join a group ocean cruise the first weekend of June. Set sail on Friday, 

June 3, 2016 and return Monday, June 6, 2016. We will be sailing on the fabulous Royal Caribbean Majesty 

of the Seas right out of our home port of Port Canaveral. 

Back to Troop Event 

When: September 10, 2016 

Where: Mah-Kah-Wee 

Badges, programs, awards, outdoors, and more! The possibilities are endless, come and find your way! 

Come meet community partners while exploring our beautiful camp Mah-Kah-Wee in Seminole County. 

Meet with different council staff teams and learn what’s in store for this great new Girl Scout year! 

Women of Distinction 

When: September 17, 2016 

Where: Rosen Shingle Creek - Orlando, FL 

Recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for women, the Girl Scouts of Citrus Women of Distinction 

Awards honors individuals whose outstanding achievements contribute to the well-being and future 

of our community. 

Keep up with all our exciting events! 

When: Every Week! 

Where: Various! 

Did you know Girl Scouts of Citrus has a vast program calendar just full of exciting events to engage every 

girl and interest? From STEM opportunities to exploring Florida, we know we have the perfect opportunity 

for your girls! Stay up to date by following our program calendar and sign up for our monthly program email 

at www.citrus-gs.org and clicking “Events”. 

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