2024 Impact Report

Impact Report October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024

All Girls, Everywhere

Ruth Martin Girl Scout Junior

Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri honored fifth grade Girl Scout, Ruth Martin, with the organization’s Medal of Honor after she jumped into action to assist a fellow student who was choking during lunch period. Ruth was enjoying her school lunch with her friends when one of her classmates, and a fellow Girl Scout, began to cough and put her hands to her throat, signaling that she was choking. Ruth jumped into action and administered the abdominal thrust maneuver while another student called for a teacher’s assistance. Ruth’s quick action saved her friend that day when she showed presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit in an emergency. The Girl Scout Medal of Honor is reserved for Girl Scouts who have performed heroic acts beyond the degree of maturity and training to be expected of their age.

Legacy Jackson Girl Scout Senior

Bronze Award: Troop 9178 Girl Scout Juniors

In October 2023, Legacy Jackson, a then freshman at Cardinal Ritter College Prep Academy, was the first teen in Missouri to present a TedTalk as part of the TEDxSt. Louis Women Two Steps Forward event. Legacy, a 10-year Girl Scout, spoke on how her service organization, Little Legacies, is impacting the St. Louis area, developing young change makers and teaching area youth how to have fun with a purpose. Legacy is a proud Bronze, Silver and Gold Awardee, the highest awards achievable by a Girl Scout. Currently, Legacy serves on the National Girl Scouts Advisory Board which works with the national office on key projects and initiatives aligned with our national strategy, including program, girl engagement, DEI/RJ, research, marketing and more.

After learning that the City of Kirksville was looking for ways to promote recycling, Katie Barhorst, Avery Carriker, Olivia Leaton, Kaylena Mahurin, Emma McFadden, Kadence Selby and Ayiana Smelcer decided to educate their community on the importance of recycling to earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award. These young changemakers began by researching the recycling process and visiting a local recycling center to better understand the issue. Then, they wrote and filmed a short skit to demonstrate what can and cannot be recycled and posted the video to YouTube. They also created a presentation and flyer to share during local community events. The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest Honor a Girl Scout Junior, girls in 4th and 5th grade can achieve. It requires girls to identify a need in their community and dedicate more than 20 hours toward solving the issue.

Troop 992 Girl Scout Ambassadors

JoElle Rogers Girl Scout Brownie

Girl Scouts Ma’Lai Ellis and Shelby Winston had the opportunity to welcome home veterans who participated in Greater St. Louis Honor Flight’s 107th mission. Ma’lai and Shelby led the parade honoring the veterans as they came through Lambert International Airport. “My favorite part of the event was leading the parade with the banner and being able to personally meet and hear some of the stories they shared with us as we welcomed them back home,” said Ma’lai. Greater St. Louis Honor Flight is a non-profit organization who transports senior veterans to Washington , D.C. to experience the memorials built in their honor.

JoElle Rogers, a Girl Scout Brownie, wrote and published her own book, JoJo’s Split Decision , about a young girl named JoJo and how she is navigating life through changing family dynamics. JoElle was inspired to share her own story so that others going through similar situations can learn how to handle change and find happiness. “My story is about finding the courage to accept change and knowing that love can look different, but it never disappears,” said JoElle. In 2024, JoElle participated in a public book signing at the St. Louis County Library Jamestown Bluff branch. Her book is also available for purchase on Amazon. JoElle is a member of the Community Troop Program, a program that provides Girl Scout staff members as troop leaders for numerous troops in schools, churches and community centers to girls who otherwise would not have the opportunity to be Girl Scouts.

The Fruity Loops Robotics Team Girl Scout Cadettes and Seniors

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Robotics team, The Fruity Loops, eight Girl Scouts from grades 6th through 10th, competed in the Missouri Kansas FIRST ® Tech Challenge Championship in Rolla, MO. The Fruity Loops advanced to the championships after winning robot alliance at the St. Louis North League Tournament in their first season working with metal robots. Throughout the FIRST ® Robotics season, The Fruity Loops learned the importance of perseverance as they made the leap from building LEGO ® robots to programming with metal and 3D-printed parts. The Fruity Loops previously competed in the FIRST ® LEGO ® League Challenge Championship. The Fruity Loops also had the opportunity to speak on the impact competing in robotics competitions has had on them. They gave a presentation at the WICT Tech It Out Conference to women professionals in media, telecommunications and technology.

Photo Credit: Tom Tussey, Photographer Photo provided by Greater St. Louis Honor Flight

Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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Dear Girl Scout Community, As we look back on this past year, we are filled with pride and gratitude for all that we have accomplished together at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. In every corner of our council, spanning more than 300 miles and 28 counties, girls have shown incredible courage, confidence, and character—living out our mission and making a meaningful impact in their communities. In a world that continues to challenge and change, our Girl Scouts have remained steadfast. They’ve led service projects, explored STEM and the outdoors, stood up for causes they believe in, and grown into thoughtful, capable leaders. Whether earning skill-building badges, attending camp at one of our three beautiful properties, selling cookies to their friends and neighbors, or uplifting their communities with Gold Award projects, our girls are not just participating— they’re leading. None of this would be possible without the passionate commitment of our supporters, donors, volunteers, families, and staff. Thanks to you, we’ve expanded access to life-changing programs, strengthened community partnerships, and ensured that every girl—regardless of background— has the opportunity to thrive in Girl Scouting. We are also proud of the work we’ve done to create a more inclusive and equitable experience for all members of our council through holistic programs, post-secondary support, career exploration and vital resources to support personal growth. This work champions every girl’s potential and fuels her persistence toward lifelong success. By investing in girls today, we are cultivating the changemakers, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. As we move forward, we are energized by the future and grounded in our legacy. Together, we are building a generation of leaders who are prepared, passionate, and driven to make the world a better place.

Board of Directors Executive Officers Dawn L. Kotva, Board Chair

Kimberly Hodge-Bell, 1st Vice Chair Jenny M. Bartlow, 2nd Vice Chair Vicki Dawkins, Secretary Mike Kiefer, Treasurer

Members-At-Large

Crystal D. Barker Laurel “Buff” Burkel Michael Dozier Barb Grayson Meghana Hebbar* Tiffany Holman-Besse Bhavana Lahoti

Ashley Pyle Alexandria Seay

Anastasia Stevenson Dr. Cassandra Suggs Keri Westland Mikayla Woods*

Thank you for being an essential part of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri family—we are soaring higher, together.

With appreciation,

*Girl board members

Dr. Natissia Small Chief Executive Officer, GSEM

Dawn L. Kotva Board Chair, GSEM

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We are Girl Scouts From kindergarten to high school, each level of Girl Scouts is unique with a wide variety of activities to try. As a Girl Scout progresses, every level builds upon the last and allows them to explore their interests in a way that is meaningful—and age-appropriate—to them. Supported by adult volunteers and mentors right here in our community, Girl Scouts lead the way as they discover who they are and how they can make the future a brighter place. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability.

36,000 Members

Girl Scouts and Adults

Girl Scouts by Program Grade Level

28 Missouri Counties Served

Ambassador (11th-12th grade)

499

Senior (9th-10th grade)

735

Cadette (6th-8th grade)

3,225

Junior (4th-5th grade)

5,681

Brownie (2nd-3rd grade)

7,298

18,325 Households GSEM serves

Daisy (PreK-1st grade)

7,201

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Demographics Percentage of total membership by area Girl and Adult Memberships

GSEM’s jurisdiction spans 300 miles

12% Urban

18% Rural

70% Suburban

Girl Scout program level by area

Urban

Rural

Suburban

Daisy

29.5%

32%

28.4%

Brownie

28.2%

29.1%

30.1%

Junior

22.3%

21.1%

23.7%

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Jurisdiction: Includes St. Louis City and 28 Missouri counties: Adair Audrain (Van-Far School District) Clark Lincoln Linn

Cadette

17.2%

11.8%

12.5%

Scotland Shelby St. Charles St. Francois St. Louis Ste. Genevieve

Senior

1.7%

3%

3.3%

Macon Marion Monroe Pike Putnam Ralls Reynolds Schuyler

Ambassador

1.1%

3%

2%

Crawford Franklin Iron Jefferson Knox Lewis

Girl Scouts has taught me how to better serve my community, build friendships with all types of people, and work towards a common goal of making the world a better place for everyone. -Safiya, Girl Scout Ambassador “ ”

Sullivan Warren Washington

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Ways to be a Girl Scout Every girl who wants to be a Girl Scout deserves the access and opportunity to fulfill that dream. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is removing barriers so all girls within our jurisdiction can participate in life-changing leadership development programming and create a strong foundation filled with meaningful connections, strength-building challenges and a sense of belonging. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers a variety of unique experiences to connect with Girl Scouts in our community. Whether a part of a troop, an independent Girl Scout or a specialty troop, we are committed to ensure all girls, everywhere have access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Volunteer-led Experience

Collaborative Programming

Volunteer-led (65%) Led by a volunteer—usually a parent or caregiver of one of the members in the troop.

Juliettes (2%) Individual Girl Scouts guided by a mentor.

Community Troops (11%) Led by Girl Scout staff for all girls everywhere to have equal access to Girl Scouts.

Community Outreach (22%) Delivering programs to girls in underserved areas through community centers and schools.

67% of girls

33% of girls

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Throughout Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s 28-county jurisdiction, more than 550 schools open their doors to our organization each year. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s partnership with schools is critical to preparing today’s youth for success in an evolving workforce. 123 School Districts Served Girl Scouts in Schools

55 Schools with members in urban districts

350 Schools with members in suburban districts

149 Schools with members in rural districts

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• Girl Scout Cookie Run: The Girl Scout Cookie Run is Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s annual 5k or 1-mile run/walk. With in-person and virtual race options, 950+ participants lace up their shoes for the sweetest race in St. Louis each November.

Girls Lead the Way Each year, Girl Scouts let their imaginations lead the way as they participate in unique experiences. In 2024, a variety of programs and events provided Girl Scouts and our community with the opportunity to connect and develop deeper connections to the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character. • Camp: GSEM offers summer camp options to suit every schedule and style, like Claire Bear Camp and Camp Fury STL. Claire Bear Camp is a week-long day camp for Girl Scouts grades K-5 on the autism spectrum. Camp Fury STL is an immersive experience where Girl Scouts join the ranks of elite local firefighters and law enforcement personnel. • Girl Scout Round Up: Girl Scout Round Up is an annual event filled with adventure and sisterhood to kick off the new Girl Scout year in October. Taking place at one of GSEM’s camp properties, Girl Scouts have the chance to explore camp while visiting activity booths showcasing GSEM’s many program and community partners. • FIRST ® Robotics: GSEM encourages members to become science and technology leaders through participation in the FIRST ® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program. Robotics teams gain hands-on STEM experience along with problem-solving, teamwork and other important life skills. • Highest Awards: The Girl Scout Gold Award, Silver Award, and Bronze Award are the highest honors a Girl Scout can achieve. Girl Scouts who pursue one or more of the Highest Awards help identify a need in the community, address the root cause of the issue, and create a plan to make a sustainable change.

• Treats & Reads: Treats & Reads is Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s fall troop money-earning program. Through this program, 3,000+ participating Girl Scouts can market delicious candy and nut treats, new and renewed magazine subscriptions, as well as other online exclusive products, such as Bark Box, Tervis products, and personalized stationary.

• Girl Scout Cookies: Across eastern Missouri, more than 13,000 Girl Scouts participated in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. All proceeds from cookie sales stay local and provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such as service projects, troop travel and summer camp. • Dessert First: Over the last 15 years, Dessert First has become a cornerstone event, bringing together Girl Scout supporters, community leaders, and educational partners who all share a deep commitment to girl leadership development. This annual gala celebrates the transformative power of Girl Scouts and helps ensure our organization can continue to deliver impactful programs to every girl we serve. • April Showers: Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, families, and friends help individuals and families in need by participating in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s largest community service program, April Showers. In partnership with Operation Food Search, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has collected and distributed more than 27 million personal care items over the last 27 years.

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5% Increase in Girl Net Promoter Score (NPS) over 2023

Top Ten Council out of 111 GSUSA councils nationwide

46,699 Total Badges Earned

I like being a Girl Scout because I get to make new friends and do fun activities together. -Elena, Girl Scout Junior “ ”

2.1 million+ Packages of Cookies Sold

501 Girl Scouts earned their Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards

1.3 million+ Personal Care Items Collected Through April Showers

12,000+ Camp Registrations

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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri proudly introduces AdvanceHER®, a groundbreaking leadership initiative designed to equip girls with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive in today’s world. Rooted in a holistic approach, the program immerses Girl Scouts in transformative experiences that focus on social emotional well-being, college preparedness, and career exploration. AdvanceHER® is more than a program—it’s a movement. One that champions every girl’s potential and fuels her persistence toward lifelong success. By investing in girls today, we are cultivating the changemakers, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. The historic launch of the GSEM AdvanceHER® Leadership Program has continued to grow with six colleges in total being signed thus far including St. Louis University and St. Louis Community College.

4 College Partners Signed in 2024

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Grand Opening of the New Edward Jones Adventure Center Girl Scout members, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Edward Jones Adventure Center on Sunday, April 21, made possible through the generosity of Edward Jones in their support of the Her Future is Our Future Comprehensive Campaign. The Edward Jones Adventure Center, located at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri, was a two-part project, involving the creation of a new High Ropes Challenge Course, as well as an Adventure Center with free play structures, so Girl Scouts of all ages can enjoy a self propelled and unique play experience. The first phase of the project was completed in 2021, with the installation of the new High Ropes Challenge Course, which gives Girl Scouts in middle school and high school an opportunity to have fun and share thrilling outdoor experiences with girls from across the area. For more than 40 years, the high ropes challenge course has been an iconic team building and leadership Girl Scout program for girls ages 12 through 18. The second phase of the project was the development and construction of the Edward Jones Adventure Center, a self-directed free play experience where girls of all ages can use their imaginations in the outdoors—while building confidence and immersing themselves in physical play like climbing, jumping, and swinging. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is incredibly grateful for the support of Edward Jones. Edward Jones truly embodies a community mindset, and their commitment is evident through their long-standing support of local organizations, like Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. -Dr. Natissia Small, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO “ ”

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How We’re Funded Our funding comes from five primary sources:

Financial Scholarships We’re proud to offer assistance so that all girls can participate in the Girl Scout experience.

Product Programs Fall Treats & Reads and Girl Scout Cookie program sales

Programming Fees Participation fees for camp, events, and other programs

Higher Education Scholarships

Membership $243,212

Programming $61,161

$17,000

Philanthropy Charitable donations and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other partners

Retail Girl Scout Shop proceeds from the sale of badges, uniforms, gifts, supplies, and merchandise

Community Outreach $152,491

Total Financial Scholarships $526,356

Camp $23,318

Other Income In-kind contributions and miscellaneous revenue such as rental revenue

Being a Girl Scout is important because it will expose you to different cultural activities and experiences, make you a better leader, connects you with life long friends and gives you a purpose greater than yourself to work in your community. -Jocelyn, Girl Scout Ambassador “ ”

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2024 Financials

Total Operating Revenue

Product Program Revenue

$10,279,833 $2,282,873 $987,901 $11,056,29 $238,912

Public Support

Camp and Program Fees

Investment & Miscellaneous Income

Girl Scout Shop Sales

Total Revenue

$24,845,648

Total Operating Expenses

Program Services

$14,781,413 $1,427,253 $904,679

Management and General

Fundraising

Total Expenses

$17,113,363

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Our Community and Foundation Partners

Graybar Foundation

Amadee J. Taussig Trust

Daugherty Business Solutions

Great Rivers Confluence Foundation

Greater St. Louis Area Fire Chiefs Association

Dorothy Brazil-Clark Trust

HCA Healthcare

Boniface Foundation

E. Reuben and Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust

Borgmeyer Marketing Group

Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation

Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation

Ardent Mills

Interco Charitable Trust

Jefferson Foundation

Mary Ranken and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation

Chevron Humankind Employee Engagement Fund

Judith Griggs Trust

Franklin County Area United Way

Gene Haas Foundation

Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation

General Mills

Leo R. Buder Charitable Trust

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I continue to advocate Girl Scouts within Microsoft. I do sponsor a lot of events through Microsoft, we actually have hosted a STEM badge day for several years now with over 100 girls participating. -Jenny Bartlow, GSEM Board Member and Philanthropy Committee Chair “ ”

St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association

United Health Foundation

St. Louis Christmas Carols Association

Norman J. Stupp Foundation

Little Black Book: Women in Business

United Way of Northeast Missouri

St. Louis Community College

Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Maryland Heights Fire Fighters

Stupp Bros. Bridge & Iron Co. Foundation

Susan Buder and H L Buder Trust

The Saigh Foundation

Viola J. Reynolds Trust

Tom W. Bennett Trust

Tracy Family Foundation

Metro West Firefighters Community Outreach

Robert and Katherine Harper Trust

U.S. House of Representatives - Office of Cori Bush

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Our Donors Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri relies on the generous support of corporations, foundations and its many friends and partners to maintain the high level of programs and services it offers to girls and adults. We are grateful for the support that made our work and mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character possible in 2024. With sincerest appreciation and gratitude, we recognize those who invested in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri through annual operating or program support from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

Anonymous (5) Andrell Adams Katie Adastra Sandra Ahlum and Lent Johnson Lori Alexander Salwa Alhamadani Amber Allen Helen Allen Brie Alley and Josh Shelley Sara and Patrick Allie Mary Ann Altergott and Jim Beirne ❧ Natalie Alton Carolynn Amen Cathy Amen Johanna Ananth Eva Anicich Aruna Anne James Antonakos Diana Arango Yasbel L. Arce Irizarry Barbara C. and Stephen Archer Connie K. Argotsinger ❧ Mary Arnatt Sara Arunski Mignonne and Brian Ashworth Lisa Atchley Deborah Atkins Karli Auble Gina Aubuchon

Amy Backs Barbara Bage Jacquelyn Baker Tom and Karla Bakersmith Cheryl Bakker Kayla Bakker Richard and Iona Baldwin Deborah Barfield Crystal Barker

Shashi Bhushan Bryan Birchem Casey Birchem Mary Birchem Victoria Birchem Sue R. and Garrett D. Bland Denise Blattner Chantal Block Lisa Blumer Roger and Lori Bodenschatz Shannon Bodenschatz and Austin Bodenschatz Jack Borgmeyer ❧ Jennifer Bosworth Jordan Bouchard Sharon Boudet Rose Boul Sarah and Jason Bowman Jane Bown Kelly Boyer Lyla Bradley Teresa Braeckel and Matthew Amen Linda K. and Robert P. Brandewiede Ashley Boiles Judy Boland Angela Bonstead Angie Book Chloe Borgmeyer

Elizabeth A. Brinkman Dominique Broadus Mary Pat Brown ❧ Elizabeth and Robert Bruce ❧ Ray Brune Kathy and David Brunts ❧ Nicola Buchanan Blair Buck Ayanna Buckley Gail Buffington Nancy Bukovic Renata Bule Robert Bullock, Jr. ❧ Kayla Burch Amy and David Burchardt Laurel “Buff” Burkel ❧ Laura Burkemper Janine Burkett ❧ Heather Burns Dr. Deangela Burns-Wallace Erika Burnum Marilyn Bush ❧

Susan Barley ❧ Amanda Barnard Erin Barnes Andrea Barragan

Maria Barrett Denise Barry

Jenny and Chris Bartlow ❧ Anna and Benjamin Barton Eryn Bassett Sheila Bast Patricia Bathe Joyce A. Bathke ❧ Barbara Bayuk Rebecca Bealmear Gwenn Behrens Lisa Bell-Reim and Ron Reim Theresa and Dennis Bellville Kelsey Belt Misti Benson Jennifer Berends Sophie Berte Heather Bell LeAnna Bell

Connie Butler Tamara Butts Debbie Byrd Loretha Cain

Dejah Campbell Judy Campbell Rebecca Carroll Tina Carroll Eve and Steve Carter Cindy Cavanaugh

Sarah Ayers Erin Backes

Elizabeth Braun Tammy Brewer

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I want to continue to provide for the girls of the future. I want to make sure girls have the same opportunities I have no matter their circumstances.

Adriana Centeno Ramirez Kerry Cerniglia Christine and David Chadwick ❧ Brenda Chilman Marcella Chirco-Kaestner Alyssa Cho Celia Chojnacki Carmen Christopher Robert Ciralsky Katie and Charles Claggett Danielle Clark Jessica Clark Kelly Clark Raven Clark Sheilah Clarke-Ekong Natalie Clay Norma Clayton Jan Clinite and John Colbert Mr. and Mrs. Coalson Mary Cody

Rhonda D. Cross Sydney Cross Erika Crossett David Crutcher Jessica Cuba Amanda Culbertson-Kraemer Susan Cullen Linda Curnutte Lizzie Curry Dionne M. Curtis-Minner Karen Dabrowski Kathy Dabrowski ❧ Kelly and Richard Daleen ❧ Nicole and Mike Dalton ❧ Jill Dameron

-Sheila Effan, GSEM Alumna, Lifetime Member

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David Dankmyer Vanessa Danner Judith Davis Katharyn Davis Adrienne Dawson Meredith Dean Christine Dearmont Laurie DeBeer Caitlyn DeFabo Jami Defenbaugh Joan DeFrancesco Leanne Demmel

Giving Circle Levels

❧ Golden Trefoil Society ❧ Partner in Leadership ❧ Pearl Partner ❧ Emerald Partner

Debbie Coghlan Anastasia Coker

Jared Colbert Christine Cole Jerico and Stefanie Collins Trish Collins Beatrice Connaghan Hannah Connell

Brandie Deran Nicole Devine Teresa Devine

Cheryl Cook Pamela Cook Jennie Cordia David Corley Emery Corley Lisa Correa Genevieve Cortinovis William Cottle ❧ Laura Crandall Victor Cremeens Colleen Crews Tepen David Crosby Kaitlyn Crosby

Julie Devoti Julia DiCarlo Laura Dierberg Ayers and Brock Ayers ❧ Dorothy Dierker Natalie Dietz Jason Dill Michelle Donnelly Timothy Donovan Samantha Douglas Michael and Karlla Dozier ❧

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I have seen the impact that Girl Scouts creates and have benefited from the organization. I believe it’s my duty to give back and help other girls grow.

-Jazmyn Ferguson, GSEM Alumna, Young Professional Association

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It gives me a tremendous sense of pride and it goes back to my grandmother, Myrtle Walker, who started becoming a supporter of Girl Scouts after she was a troop leader and a cookie manager. -Keri Westland, GSEM Alumna, Board Member

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Francine Dreste Anne Drozda Megan Drury Cari Dudenhoeffer

Jennifer Fakes Kristin Fasnacht

Bill Forst Dennis Fortman Kathleen Foster Marianne Fournie Alison Foxman Robbye Frank ❧ Diane and Keith Franklin Matthew Freeman The Freeman Family Maureen Freitag Nance Frost Edward H. Fuller Mary Fuller Jennifer and Gavin Galantowicz Sara Galluzzo Katherine Gambrell

Laurna C. Godwin Carolyn Goedeke Bethany Goff Zoelle Goff Melissa Gonzales Karen Goodhope and Steven Bailey Meaghan Goodman Norman Goodman Jeanna and Tim Gossett Susan and Joseph Gould Venita Govan

Anna Fechner Mary F. Felker Chalana and Lathon Ferguson Jazmyn Ferguson Fabiana Ferro Cheryl L. Fichtinger Bonny Filandrinos ❧ Julie Ann and Graham Filean

Justine Dugan Chelsea Dunn Tanya Dupske Rita Duran and Wendy Torri

Timothy Durbin Thomas Duvall Kayla and Dolan Dye Brad Edwards Sheila Effan Chelsea V. Eifert Emily Elam Gail and Barry Elam Clarissa Emanuel Courtney English Katie Ensign Marisa Erker Emma Espinoza Morgan Evans Sheri Ewing ❧ Alexis Facen Mykale Elbe Shakena Ellis

Donna Filkins Kevin Finder Diane Finnestead Susan Fischer Mary Fizer Justin Flack

Romana Gracanin Karinn Granger ❧

Derric Gray Abbie Green Allen and Mary Susan Greenwalt Jana Gregorek Beverly Gregory Morgan Gremminger Kerry Grens Mary Elizabeth Grimes Nya Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Grissom Michelle Grotts

John Fleming Teri Fleming Gail Flemming Heather Floden Christine Flood Charlotte S. and Michael F. Flynn Shelley Flynn-Harding Ms. Gretta Forrester, Forrester Family Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation ❧

Marisol Garcia Debbie Garner Mrs. Delores Garrett Hailey Garrow Mark Gellman Norma Gesellschap

Kristi and Christopher Gianino Mr. and Mrs. Jaspare Giardina Doug Gledhill Stephanie Glioumas

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Galicia Guerrero Dianne Guittar Kristin Gumper Anne Gunn Jessica Gunther Rachel Hacker Jean and Lonnie Haefner

Todd Hessel Andrew Hicks Joyce A. and Joseph T. Hiegel Anita Higginbotham Sara Higginbotham Corinne Hilbert Melanie Hine Rita Hirshberg Hieu Hoang Elizabeth Hodge Woodrow and Dr. Kimberly Hodge-Bell Erik Hoefgen Karleen and Thomas Hoerr ❧ Marilyn and Charles Hoessle Mark Hogan Lynn Hollis Kate Horan Allean J. and Michael W. Horn Maureen Hornberger Rosemary Howell Kristin Hrasky Tina and Mike Hrevus ❧

Jacqueline Janus Carol J. Jaudes ❧ Bryan Jennings Roger and Susan Jespersen

James Kimmel Carolyn Kindle ❧ Jason and Libby Kindle ❧ David Kinkade Karen Kirkes Krystal Kitchen Jennifer Klaverkamp Allison G. and Bretten R. Kleitz Tina and Jim Klocke Laura Kloos Lori Knudtson Amy Koch Paul and Amanda Koehler Kristine Kohlman Ms. Deborah L. Kolenc Mary and Wilton Kottkamp Dawn Kotva ❧ Susan and Stuart Krawll Linda Krehmeyer Kimberly Kroner Mark Kuhlman Anonymous Dr. Kasi Lacey Nancy LaMartina Liza Lampi Dianne Lange Ellicia Lanier ❧ Jama LaRose Kris Larsen Stephanie Laux Kathryn Law Janine and Steven Lawler Sterling Lawler

Marsha Johannes Kristin Johnson ❧

Lynn Johnson Maia Johnson Michelle K. Johnson ❧ Pam Johnson Regina Johnson Tyler Johnson Adella Jones

Cassandra Hage Roberta Hagen Tegest Hailemichael Lisa Hale Roger Hammond Antoinette Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hansen Holli Harmon Alexis Harper Alicia Harper Keshia Harris Audra Harrold Barbara Harry Jo Ellen and Gene T. Hart Stephanie Hart Elizabeth Hatfield Joanne Hauge Katie Haw Meghana Hebbar Lauren Hebel Christine E. Heck Anne Heilig Luke Hemenway Jessica Hemmann and Scott Hemmann Gail Hencke Rochelle Henderson Doug Henke Michelle Henson Sharon and Micheal Hepburn Bill Herberholt Patricia Hermann Gail Hardebeck Charles Hardy

Cynthia Jones LaMisha Jones Molly Jones

Robert C. Jones Stephanie Jones Suzanne and Timothy W. Jones Pamela Jordan Dee A. Joyner ❧

Carla Juelfs ❧ Barbara Jundt Kathy L. Kahn Shawn Kaiser Sharon Kamp Allison Karagiannis

Angie Huber Denise Huber

Erin Huett Sean Hulen Jason Hull

Alice Karcher Sara Karcher Kathleen Katzenberger Rachel Kayser Susan and Stuart Keck ❧ Jodi Keisker Katy Keller Kristine Keller Libby Keller Alexandra Kelly

Christy Hummel Constance Hunt Dawn Iborg Christine Iovaldi Heather Isringhaus Janae Jackson Kelly Jackson Tiara Jackson Stephen Jacob Mary Ann Jacoby Sunira Jain

Brooke Lawrence Linda Lawrence

Jacqueline Le Heather Leeds Anastasia Leiendecker Andy Leitner Nancy LeMaster ❧ Sally Lemkemeier ❧

Larra Kelly Shari Kern Fatima Khan Orvin and Latriece Kimbrough ❧

Grace James Susan James

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Emily Lenard Amanda Leonard Kathleen Lewis Paula Limbaugh Shaun Lindhoff Kara Lindhorst Jamie Liston LaTonya Logan Leslie Longfield Carolyn W. Losos

Alexandria McCuien Soncerae McCune Kim and John McCurdy Lisa McDade Megan McDonald Randy McGuire Michael and Patricia McKinnis Thomas McKitrick Gloria H. McSwain Lauren McSwain Debra Mein Heidi and Robert Meister Adam Merando Mary Margaret Meritt Sarah Merkle Jonathan Meyer Kelsey Mickey Jane Mihalevich Jessica Mikale Kerri Mileski Annie Miller Daniel Miller Jasmine Miller Karen and Thomas Miller Sara Miller Michelle Miller-Thomas Charael Mills Natalie Mitchell Mrs. Rachell Mitchell ❧ William Mitchell Julia Mize Judith A. and Craig Mold Brian Monheiser Jimmy Monken Amy E. and Mark A. Monson Sydney Moore Mary Ann Moramarco Hareth McNally Melanie Mcphail

Utica Morris James and Merry Mosbacher ❧ Michael Mosbacher Mahesh Mudragaddam Christine Mueller Mary and Harold Mueller ❧ Abby Muir Catherine and Birch Mullins Marilyn Mullins Lynn Murdick Gerry and Judy Murphy Marianne and Mike Murphy Nancy Murphy Robin Murphy Mark and Jennifer Murray ❧ Kelly Murrie Dawn and John Myers Jamie Myers Nicholas Myers John Myre Jennifer Naslund Daniel Naumann Drs. Carl and Michele Neblock Peter Neidorff Jasmine Nellums Marty Neuman Andrea Nichols Kelly Nichols Melissa and Allen Niedermann Katy Nieman

Margaret Love Megan Lovell PJ Lowry Michele Lucas ❧ Patty Lutz Marcia Lyons Teanna Maddox Libby Magee Christopher Mahacek

Andrea Mahoney Barbara Mankel Jaimie Mansfield Marc Marcellan Joan Marie

Jennifer Markwardt Danahe Marmolejo Nancy Marshall Brenda Marsian ❧ Bailey Martin Cynthia Martin Emily Martin Jen Martin Renee Martin Keith and Diana Marty Anne Matheis Gail Matson Shertina Mawuenyega Mindy Mazur Peggy McAllister Lucy McClernon Anne McCormack ❧

Marvena Noguera Sandra Norkaitis Evelyn Novak KC O’Brien Colin Odell Sandra O’Dell Chris Ohlemeyer Amber Oliver Jeni Oliver

The importance of others giving their time, talent and treasure goes back to their willingness to make an impact on the girls. Not everybody has the ability to make a financial contribution, but their contribution could be just as impactful in a different way. -Dawn Meyers, Vice Chair, GSEM Field Committee ” “

Jilly Morey Mary Morin

Brittany Olsen Melissa Olson

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Alexandria Seay ❧ Marjorie Sebelius Mr. Raghavender Seerla Ashley Seidel Janice Seitz Rhianna Selman Martha and Robert Senior Alice Serugo Erika Sevigny

Carla O’Neal Kathleen and Gary O’Neill Sherry and Courtney Opich Danielle Leanne Oser

Anastasia Preseau Marcia Prinzivalli Taryn Pulliam Joan Purk Thuy Vi Quach-Braig and Chris Braig Susan and Lawrence Quick Erin and Catherine Rachmiel Julie Rahn

Anne Ross-Weldy Maria Roundtree Kelly Rourke Kimberly Rupert

Kimberly Ostertag Aundreya Ottens Karen Overschmidt Samantha Owen

Blyss Russel Alicia Russell Eric Russell

Joyce E. Salih Denise Sallee Kathleen Sampathkumaran Ralph Samples Albert Sanders Jonathan Sanders Angela Sanford Laura Saracino Konrad Sauer Michaela Sauerbrunn Laura Scales Dr. Keisha Scarlett Therese Schaefer Matrice Schafers Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaljo Amy Schechter

Marsha Oxley Brandon Page Susan Painter Karen Palmieri Shelley Parker Terry Parkinson Grace Passalacqua Jajuana Patrick Cynthia L. Pearlman Lisa Peel and Joe Stremlau ❧

Teresa Rainey Danita Rakers Misty Ramirez Melissa Randol Lynne L. Rapp Julie Rea ❧ Katherine Reed Virginia Reed Heidi Reesman Jennifer Reeves Amanda Reish Kara Renken Laura Reynolds Rebecca Rice Pamela Richards Alan Richardson Allison Richmond Laura Richter Lucy M. Rimsky Melissa Ring Ana Ripp Bertram Risch ❧ Kelli Risse Jodi Rivers Leslie Rizzotti Jennifer Robinson Teresa Rocchio Ally Roehl

David Sharp Colleen Shaw Mike Shaw Stella Sheehan Carla Shelby

Diane Sher Erin Shinn Keri Shuert

Sarah Siegel and Paul Stein Natalea Simmons Beaudean Lois Simpson Dan and Sarah Sise Emery Skolfield ❧ Becky Skoultchi Arlene Skrob Mary Skywalker Deborah Slagle Terence and Dr. Natissia Small ❧ Kacie Smart C Smith

Anne Pellegrino Mary Pellowski Tanya Pereira Michelle Perry Joseph Pesnell

Tracy Pessin Lauren Petri

Crystal Scheman Timothy Schindler Rhett Schlabach Mindy Schlansky Jamie Schmitt Sarah Schneider Connie Schneier

Debbie Phillips Lauren Phillips Maya and Terry Pierce Kelly Pimmel Gail and Michael Pittroff Janet Ploch Kevin Poe Barbara Poelker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Polizzi Christy Polk Allan G and Nancy L Poole John Postel Janice and Daniel Potts Debbie Powell Kelly Powell Mr. James Prasuhn

Jessica Smith Krystle Smith Whitney Smith

Kenesia Scholl Ashley Schrage Koren Schram Katie Schroeder Mr. and Dr. Robert Schuette ❧

Mary E. Smithson Dr. Kristin Sobolik Katie Soetaert Anthony Sollars Neal and Kellie Spencer ❧

Cordell Schulten Amber Schurwan Nancy Schwab Jenn Schwartz Gay Schwer Bonnie Seaburn

John Roland Sarah Rollin Dr. Rachel Rose Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross

Barbara Spezia Renelle Spinks Keith Spoeneman Kate Spurr

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Mrs. E. Katherine St. Cyr and Mr. Peter H. Hubbell

Michaella Thornton Wanda Thurman Byron E. Thurmond MaKaila Tibbs Kate Tichelkamp ❧ Jerome Tidwell Frances Tietov and Elliot Elson Mary Tippen Annie Tobin-Bartlow Hank and Donna Tomlinson ❧ Connie Toomey

Mary Waldschmidt Sandra Walker Christy J. and Barry D. Wall

Wendy Whiteley David Whitney Louise Wiedermann Shayle Wigger Kristen Wild Nichole Wiley-Cutler Miriam and Eric Wilhelm Dana Wilkerson Allison Williams Danay A. Williams Jessica Willingham ❧ Barbara Wilson Kelly Wilson Rebecca Wilson Recie Wilson

Jaime Staengel Janice Starbuck

Jody Wallace Kathy Wallace Laura Wallace Sandra Waller Samantha Wallerstein

Sandra Stark Rachel Steele Meghan Steineker Jeff and Sylvia Steiner Mr. and Mrs. Steiner Katharine Steller Amy and Christopher Stephens Anastasia Stevenson ❧ Ashley Stewart Christine Stirrett Luke Stobie The Clark Family

Alanna Walls Aliyah Walls Deborah J Walters Jaime Wampler Alicia Ward Daniel E. Ward Erika Ware Marilyn and Nathaniel Warren

Valerie Toothman Deanne Torrence

Katherine Toussaint Theresa Towers-Cody Rhonda Travers Ruby and Ramon Trice Liz Trimble Randy and Deb Troxell Michelle Tucker Carol Tuley Teresa Turgeon Colleen Turner John Uhlhorn Kelsei Unger Jennifer Vacha Drs. John Vandover and Preeti Dalawari Jeanne VanHorn Caitlin Varady Jeanette Vargo Erin Vaughn Andrea Vega Gomez Elizabeth Verna Joy Vierling Erin Vlasaty Guy Vogt Stephen Vogt Erin Vonder Bruegge Yoana Vuteva Gwendolyn Wade

Carina Winter Julie Wisbrock Julianna Wokurka Denise Wondolowski Karen Wood Tralonda Woods

Dayna Stock Laura Story

Arielle Washington Cherelle Washington Danielle Washington ❧ Relunda Washington Tamika Washington Katey Watel

Casey Stosberg Ana Stringfellow Kristen Strzelecki Kim Stuckey Julie Stuckmeyer

Jordan Woodswahl Patricia Woodward Nancy Workman Mrs. Alice M. Wuenscher Cindy and Chris Wunderlich ❧ Douglas and Lynn Yaeger Rhae Yancey Jacquelyn Yeckel

Jenna Watkin Erika Watson Eric Webster Charlene Wehmeier Deanna Weil-Violette and Paul Violette Julie Weis Nancy Welby Lisa Wente Peggy Wessel Miren B. Westerhaus, Warren L. Clark and Natalie Clark Josh Westfall Keri L. Westland Greg Wetmore Bev White

Rachel Sudduth Patricia Sullivan Laine Sulz Allyson Summers Vickie and James Svaglic Thomas Switzer Mini Tandon The Prairie Family ❧ Abigail Tatum John Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Horace Taylor ❧ Jo Ann Taylor Kindle Ann and Doug Teske ❧ Amy Thien

Sharon Young Catlynn Zayon Linda and Bob Zeman ❧ Angelique Zeringue Jennifer Zwart

Vance Thienes Suzan Thomas Jack Thompson Zachary Thompson

Chelsea White Richard White Kim E. White Drost ❧

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Matching Gift Companies We are incredibly grateful to Girl Scout volunteers and supporters who provide many hours of service, invest in the future of girls and increase their impact through their employers’ generous matching programs. Thank you to the volunteers and supporters who participated and the companies who honor their many contributions.

Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust AT&T Bank of America Bayer Fund

MasterCard Microsoft Corporation MilliporeSigma Nordstrom PayPal Giving Fund Pfizer, Inc. PNC Reinsurance Group of America Inc. Spire Synchrony The Centene Charitable Foundation Thermo Fisher Tracy Family Foundation U.S. Bank United Health Foundation United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Vizient Walmart Foundation Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Zelis

Boeing Caleres CBRE Cencora Charles Schwab Chevron Humankind Employee Engagement Fund Cigna Edward Jones

Elevance Health Gap Foundation Graybar Foundation HCA Healthcare

Illinois Tools Works Foundation Kauffman Foundation Matching Gifts Program KPMG LinkedIn

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Juliette Gordon Low Society The Juliette Gordon Low Society recognizes those thoughtful individuals who have named Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri as a beneficiary in their will, trust or other account.

Mary Ann Altergott and Jim Beirne Erik and Eva Andersen Girl Scout Movement-Wide Challenge Planned Gift Barbara C. and Stephen Archer Connie K. Argotsinger Marcia Barber Bonnie and Daniel Barczykowski Jenny and Chris Bartlow Dianne Belk and Lawrence Calder Girl Scout Movement-Wide Challenge Planned Gift Paula Bell Barbara Bowyer Susan A. Carpenter and Jeffrey N. Moore

Dr. Larry and Nancy Gelb Laurna C. Godwin Karinn Granger

Cynthia G. Heath Stephanie Heiland Kimberly Hodge-Bell and Woodrow Bell Karleen and Thomas Hoerr Dawn Kotva Marsha Gail Meyer Dori Oetting and Aaron Everson Laurie Z. Roberts Alexandria Seay Terence and Natissia Small Ana Stringfellow Ann and Doug Teske Rebecca A. White Jacquelyn L. and George S. Winston David and Debbie Ziegler Peggy Piotraschke* The Prairie Family

Robert Ciralsky The Clark Family Kathy Dabrowski Jessica and Jason Erfling Emma Espinoza June McAllister Fowler and Flint W. Fowler Nance Frost

*Deceased

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Memorials and Tributes

In Honor of Mary Ann Altergott Mignonne and Brian Ashworth The Prairie Family

In honor of Grace Gould Susan and Joseph Gould

In Honor of Resident Camp Staff The Prairie Family

In memory of Elsie St. Cyr Mrs. E. Katherine St. Cyr and Mr. Peter H. Hubbell In memory of Charlotte Taggart Beverly Gregory Joyce A. and Joseph T. Hiegel

In memory of Terrie Hetz Kathy Dabrowski

In honor of Bonnie E. Barczykowski

In honor of Jennifer Robinson Mark Gellman

In memory of Pam Hutcheson Robin Murphy

Laurna C. Godwin Susan B. McCollum Penny Pennington Douglas and Lynn Yaeger

In memory of Margaret Schafer John Taylor

In memory of Natalie Timm Debbie Powell

In honor of Dawn L. Kotva Mr. and Dr. Robert Schuette

In honor of Kimberly Ann Schweig Anonymous (3) Donna Filkins Norma Gesellschap

In honor of Norma Behrens Gwenn Behrens

In memory of Carma Vineyard Allison G. and Bretten R. Kleitz

In honor of Talia Marcelle Bennett Christina and Vincent Bennett

In memory of Dorothy Bertrand Barbara Bage

In memory of Richard Young Delores Garrett

Susan Jespersen McKelvey Homes Kimberly Ostertag Jody Wallace

In memory of Ivy Martin Linda Curnutte

In memory of Daisy Jane Bown

In Honor of The Maypop Coffee and Flower Shop Crew Andrew Hicks

In honor of Amy DeSart Michelle Henson

In memory of Julia Scott Patricia McKinnis The Residents' Association at The Gatesworth

In memory of Marie A. Difani Maureen Freitag

In memory of Suzanne V. McSwain

In honor of Dr. Natissia Small Brenda Marsian

Gloria H. McSwain Lauren McSwain Frances Tietov and Elliot Elson

In memory of Karen Duncan Leanne Demmel

In memory of Norma Smith Gail Matson

In memory of Luevenia E. Foster Kathleen Foster In memory of Marilyn R. Fox Carolyn W. Losos Jo Ann Taylor Kindle

In memory of Skip Pearlman Cynthia L. Pearlman

In memory of Sr. Girl Scout Mariner Troop The Galaxy— Mrs. Paris Susan and Lawrence Quick

In memory of Jenny Ploch Janet Ploch

In memory of Alberta Purk Joan Purk

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The 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. *Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.

The 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.

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