Our Promise, May 2022

Memorial and Tribute Gifts Cynthia Heath Creates Lasting Impact for GSEM

Cynthia Heath, former board chair for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, was honored at the organization’s annual meeting on Saturday, March 26 for her leadership and dedication to the girls in our region. Serving on the Girl Scout board of directors since 2012, and as board chair since 2016, Heath’s leadership has guided and strengthened Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri through pivotal times, including a global pandemic. During Heath’s tenure as board chair, Girl Scouts accomplished tremendous milestones including: • Designing, developing, and opening the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center in Maryland Heights, MO., serving as hub for girls to experience innovative programming with expert collaborators • Celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary with a historic bridging ceremony across the Eads Bridge with Girl Scouts from across eastern Missouri • Construction of a new state-of-the-art lodge, climbing wall and zipline at Camp Fiddlecreek in Labadie, MO. • Launching the largest comprehensive campaign in the region for girl youth development

In addition to the time and talent Heath invested in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, she also has generously supported the

organization’s mission financially. In support of the Her Future is Our Future Campaign, Heath has made an endowed gift that will impact girls in eastern Missouri for generations to come. One of the programs made possible through Heath’s generosity will be a camp for girls with autism. In honor of Heath and her great-niece, the camp will be affectionally named Claire Bear Camp and will be offered for the first time in summer 2023. Heath earned her juris doctor from Washington University, followed by a 30 year career at Emerson. She was married to David Heath until his passing in 2006 and has two children, Ashley Heath Dietz and Heather Heath Ryan. Heath is also the proud grandmother of five grandchildren.