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1 ANNUAL REPORT 2015

2 A NEW FRONTIER Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We live in a digital age, where information is fast paced and consumption even faster. While the Girl Scout program is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago, we worked throughout last year to bring our infrastructure into the 21st century. In 2015 we offered new ways for girls and volunteers to join and participate. We introduced Volunteer Toolkit, an online tool designed to help troops communicate and stay organized. We began preparing for the launch of Digital Cookie for the 2016 Cookie Program, making Girl Scout cookies available for purchase online. After implementing our new membership system, we experienced our highest percentage of renewals to date 8 percent growth for girls (12,989) and 9 percent growth for adults (3,809) in early registration. Because of your support, we were able to implement new technologies to support and promote a unique program that continues to withstand the test of time. There s still no place else a girl can find the type of experiences that Girl Scouts offers. Thank you for helping us provide opportunities for girls to make friends, try new things, discover their passions, and reach their fullest potential in a safe, positive space. Roni Luckenbill Chief Executive Officer Jody L. Wainscott Board Chair GIRL SCOUT PROMISE On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. GIRL SCOUT LAW I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

3 2015 AT A GLANCE 42,486 Girls Total girl membership across our 32-county region, up 1% over Million Boxes of Cookies Grossed $14 Million, up 4% over For a full version of the 2015 Annual Report, please visit gswo.org/ourcouncil. 13 Destinations Number of Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors chosen to attend, up 44% over ,854 Volunteers 141 volunteers honored with top volunteer awards. 3,013 Girls attended Volunteer-Led Day Camps, a reflection of the strength of our volunteers. 5,238 Summer Campers Council-sponsored Day Camps saw a 62% increase in attendance. 9,283 Event Attendees Council-sponsored programs saw a 26% increase in attendance. 101 Community Partners offered program events, up 124% over ,851 Girls served through staff-led outreach activities, up 11% over 2014.

4 FINANCIALS AUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Total Assets $ 36,162,793 Liabilities $ 471,092 Net Assets $ 35,691,701 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 36,162,793 AUDITED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Total Support Revenue $ 11,553,717 and Gains Total Operational $ 12,797,271 Expenses Change in Net Assets $ (1,243,554) Net Assets, Beginning of Year $ 33,972,594 Net Assets, End of Year $ 32,729,040

5 2015 REVENUE 2015 EXPENSES 78% NET PRODUCT SALES 54% GIRL PROGRAM & SERVICES 13% CONTRIBUTIONS 22% VOLUNTEER SERVICES 7% PROGRAM FEES 11% PROPERTIES 2% RETAIL SALES 13% ADMINISTRATIVE & PHILANTHROPY The condensed statements of financial position and activities have been summarized from the audited financial statement of the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Council, Inc. The audited financial statements are available for inspection at the offices of the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Council, Inc.

6 AWARDS Girl Scouting s highest awards the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are a Girl Scout s chance to make a lasting difference in her community and the world. 25 Gold Awards earned, 2015 Seniors/Ambassadors Silver Awards earned, 2015 Cadettes Bronze Awards earned, 2015 Seniors/Ambassadors 2015 Gold Award Recipients 2015 National Young Woman of Distinction HADIYA HARRIGAN was selected by Girl Scouts of the USA as one of the 2015 National Young Women of Distinction, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for her Gold Award project, Computer Programming Handbook & Modules. When Hadiya Harrigan discovered that computer programming jobs might soon be outsourced overseas due to lack of technology training in the U.S., she took action with her Gold Award project. Using knowledge she gained as a member of the Cincinnati Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) high school competition team, she developed computer programming and web development resources to give others the opportunity to learn these useful skills. After researching text book formats, creating an outline of topics for each lesson, and recruiting BDPA members and students to help write and test lesson plans, she published a free handbook and modules online for anyone interested in enhancing their technology training. Her materials are also used as additional materials for the BDPA Camp held annually at Cincinnati State.

7 PROGRAMS The Girl Scout Leadership Experience encourages girls to DISCOVER themselves, CONNECT with others, and TAKE ACTION to make the world a better place. Guided by supportive adults and peers, Girl Scouts engage in age-appropriate activities that are girl-led, cooperative, and hands-on. DISCOVER End Result #1: 62% understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world.* 72% develop a strong sense of self 81% reflect positive values 57% seek positive challenges CONNECT 880+ girls received hands-on experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields through council-sponsored activities, including: Lunar Explorer Junior Inventor Robots, Robots, Robots Design It, Build It, Power It Up Water World Engineers to the Rescue End Result #2: 72% care about, inspire, and team with others locally and globally.* TAKE ACTION End Result #3: 62% act to make the world a better place.* 77% resolve conflicts positively 67% are resourceful problem solvers 78% advance diversity 60% advocate for themselves and others *According to nine of 15 measured outcomes from the March-May 2015 GSWO Girl Scout Leadership Experience Study. 69% feel connected to their communities 72% feel empowered to act

8 COUNCIL 1 B F 2 C BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS CHAIR Jody Wainscott Retired, Cincinnati Insurance 1ST VICE CHAIR Ellen Iobst Retired, Sunny Delight Beverages Co. 2ND VICE CHAIR Ann Hartmann Hartmann & Associates SECRETARY Kimber Fender Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County TREASURER Victoria Nilles Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Angela Granata Luminous Wealth Management MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Cassie Barlow Wright State University Jeanne Bernish Knowledge Works Patrice Borders Prevention Strategies LLC Bridget Doherty Hamilton Co. Development Corp. Sue Gantz Matz Retired, Lyondell Chemicals LP Angela Granata Luminous Wealth Management Theresa Hirschauer Cincinnati Country Day School Patricia Neal-Miller Cincinnati Public Schools Barbara Oostra Zo Redman State Farm Insurance Susan Redman-Rengstorf National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Kandi Staples YWCA Erinn Aulfinger Girl Member Samantha Shultz Girl Member IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Nancy C. Dawes Procter & Gamble 3 4 A D E SERVICE CENTERS 1 Toledo 2 Lima 3 Dayton 4 Cincinnati CAMPS A Camp Butterworth B Camp Libbey C Camp Rolling Hills D E F Camp Stonybrook Camp Whip Poor Will Camp Woodhaven gswo.org

Adult Volunteer Guide

Adult Volunteer Guide is the highest award Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn. Your role, whether you re a troop/group volunteer or a project advisor, is to encourage Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors