May Our Promise Newsletter

Dessert First Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri annual gala, Dessert First, held at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta on February 29, had close to 500 guests in attendance and began with Girl Scout Cookie-inspired desserts created by 13 local chefs. Chef Pat Upchurch from Patty’s Cheesecakes won the night’s People’s Choice award using the Lemon-Ups Girl Scout Cookie in her culinary creation. Dinner and the program followed the desserts, emceed by Julie Tristan, morning show host on 102.5 KEZK’s “Julie and Friend’s” and Jazmyn Ferguson, Girl Scout alum. During the program, GSEM recognized three Gold Award Girl Scouts, Ryan Harper, Julie Meritt and Natalie Hendren, for their leadership and service with $5,000 Changemaker Scholarships. GSEM also honored four Legacy Builders, chosen because of their enormous support and commitment to advancing the Girl Scout mission. Neal Spencer received the 2024 Individual Legacy Builder Award, Spire received the 2024 Corporate Legacy Builder Award, United Way of Greater St. Louis received the 2024 Community Legacy Builder Award, and the St. Louis Public School District received the 2024 Education Legacy Builder Award.

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