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Summer 2020
Juliette’s Footprints
A Publication of Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
From the CEO
Dear Friends of Girl Scouting,
Board of Directors We hope that this edition of Juliette’s Footprints finds you and your
families well in these unprecedented and rapidly changing times.
Officers:
Our offices were closed to the public for almost five months. We missed
Carrie G. Shaw our girls, our volunteers, and the many friends of Girl Scouting we once
Chair saw regularly. However, even though we’re not together in person, GIRL
SCOUTING IS NOT CANCELLED!
Christine Prewitt
Vice-Chair We have a wide range of amazing virtual programming opportunities for
your girls through Girl Scouting at Home. Check out our Youtube channel
Elizabeth Braswell for fun and educational videos we have produced just for GSSA. Also, the
Vice-Chair special kids in your life will love our Summer Scientist program, which
shares great ideas for fun and simple science experiments. We will
Karen Mixon continue providing activities and opportunities like these until we can
all be together in person again, and our girls will continue to enjoy the
Secretary/Treasurer
wonderful things that Girl Scouting has to offer. We also have tons of
engaging programs planned for the fall.
MEMBERS AT LARGE
I take great inspiration from our volunteers, who are working hard to
Jerusha Adams continue to connect with their girls. From Journeys via Zoom to badge
Elizabeth Citrin boxes and virtual dance parties, your creative spirit challenges us all to
Janie Corlee make sure our girls feel the love of their Girl Scout sisters, even from
Christy Crow home. Thank you for all of your hard work to make sure our girls feel loved
Michael Cuesta and supported.
Carlos Gant
Cheryl Johnson One of my favorite experiences in the last few months has been the time
Katie Lovvorn I spent “Zooming” with a troop from Fairhope. I was invited to share my
experiences in leadership with the girls and to inspire them to great things.
Laura Searcy
However, it was this sweet, funny group of Juniors that inspired me. In 30
Lyn Thornton
minutes, I met every pet (including a leopard gecko!) they have, enjoyed
Tabatha White a mini dance party, and had a great chat about everything from dogs to
Tara Zieman Girl Scout cookies (oh, and a little leadership, too). It was amazing – and it
inspired me more than this sweet group of girls could ever imagine.
NON-VOTING MEMBER
I hope the light of Girl
Karlyn B. Edmonds Scouting is still filling your
heart with joy, as it is
mine. GSSA will continue
to support and provide for
Girl Scouts our girls, and we will do so
virtually as long as it takes.
We are here for you and our
is NOT
girls – and always will be!
We can’t wait to see you
this fall!
Cancelled! Karlyn B. Edmonds, MPA
GSSA Launches Initiative to Serve Youth
During the COVID-19 Crisis
Members can now access Girl Scout programming from home during these
challenging times.
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) is excited to have officially launched resources to serve youth during this time of
crisis and isolation. While in-person activities and events were temporarily suspended, due to the spread of COVID-19, girls
were able to participate in a collection of Virtual Programs, Girl Scouts at Home, and activities designed to keep them engaged.
COVID-19 has school-aged children across the state and country confined to their homes, limiting their activities, and changing
how they are learning.
GSSA’s new Virtual Programs give children access to exciting new
content and offer an array of options from getting outdoors to
learning about life skills and STEM. Even teaming up with the
Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Forestry Association, and
NASA, to produce quality content for their viewers along the way.
Each activity allows children to engage in a new way and help them
build critical skills all from the comfort of their home.
“As the expert on girls, GSSA is uniquely poised to help girls and their
families adapt to a new reality, says Karlyn Edmonds, GSSA CEO. “Our
new Virtual Programs offer a one-stop-shop format that lets both
members and the public enjoy a variety of activities.”
And to ensure our youth are getting the tools they need to
become our world’s ambitious change-makers, GSUSA launched Girl
Scouts at Home, a national online platform where families—even
non-members—can access free, self-guided activities.
The age-specific activities for all grade levels are delivered through guided videos, text-based instructions, and downloadable
information, making it seamless for families to incorporate into their daily lives. More program-based options have also been
added, allowing girls to earn badges, tune in to live virtual events and connect online for troop meetings and projects.
To join in on the fun, you can follow Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama’s Facebook page.
24 New Badges
Designed to Help
Girls Lead in a Time
of Unprecedented
Global Change
Gold Award
Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable
change in their communities and around the world. The Girl Scout
Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges
the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only
empowering and bettering herself, but also to making the world a
better place for others.
Claire Harden Mikayla Cain Jasmine Ard
For Jasmine’s project, she raised
For Claire’s project, she worked For Mikayla’s project, Sew for
awareness about childhood cancer
with the Aid to Inmate Mothers Honduras, she sewed dresses by
and collected items for care
(AIM) Storybook program, which hand out of pillowcases to send to
packages for Smile-A-Mile. She
allows incarcerated moms to read a girls in impoverished Honduran
did this by speaking at community
story to their children on a recording. villages. Every dress has been
engagements and holding forums to
The program works to give children blessed and prayed over. Each dress
discuss the statistics about childhood
storybooks and recordings of their represents so much more than just a
cancer. She also crocheted hats to
mother reading the books to them. dress. It provides a basic need for a
put in the care packages, as well as
AIM volunteers also bring children family, allowing them to spend their
delivered the packages to Smile-A-
from all over the State of Alabama to money on other things like food and
Mile personally.
see their moms every couple of hygiene.
weekends. Claire’s project assisted
with both of these programs. Claire
organized a storybook collection,
built shelves at AIM to store books,
and developed a craft curriculum to
provide a fun activity for the moms
and children to do together.
Allyson Merriweather Georgia Whiteside
Allyson is a student at Booker T. For Georgia’s project, she created the
Washington Magnet High School, Global Citizen Club at Fairhope High
which caught fire in 2018. Allyson School. The club meets every two
realized her peers were stressed in weeks to discuss world issues and
the new environment and missed address modern disparities around
eating outside. To help her peers, she the globe, from Global Warming to
decided to address both issues by Socio-Economic factors on culture.
building picnic tables for the school’s The club consists of both local
outdoor eating area. She also members and international
provided stress relief tips to students. members, who participate in
meetings from across the globe.
Silver Award
Introduced in 1980, the Girl Scout Silver Award
is the highest award a Cadette can earn. It is
symbolic of accomplishments in Girl Scouting and
community activities as a girl becomes her best
self and builds the world around her. The Girl Scout
Silver Award represents a girl’s accomplishments in Troop 9052 Jena Williams
Girl Scouting and her community as she grows and Troop 9081 Elisabeth Aaji
works to improve her life and the lives of others.
Bronze Award
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Troop 9048 Alexis Holub Troop 9141 Heidi Bossart
Caroline Cryer Reese Camp
Girl Scout Junior can earn. It requires a Girl Scout Junior Emma Hodges Olivia Ervin
to learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to Isabella Tibbitts Emma Pomaro
follow through on a project that makes a positive impact on Jaylania Fleming Sophia Zohn
her community. Working toward this award demonstrates her Mallie Moughon
commitment to helping others, improving her community Victoria Richmond Troop 9750 Aubrey Cheshire
and the world, and becoming the best she can be. Lillie Geiger
Alexis Kauffman
Volunteer Awards
The heart of Girl Scouting is our indispensable volunteers who make it all possible! Because volunteers
contribute their time and skills in many ways, there are several Adult Awards that are awarded to
recognize their efforts.
Years of Volunteer Service 5 Years Leadership Development Pin
Sue Beumer Bonnie Bosarge
Leigh Ann Byrd Rashonda Brackett
Catherine Fulmer Candice Conner
Randelle Luster Elizabeth Hayes
Bonnie Shelly Bobbi Jo Jorgensen
Charity Mason
10 Years
Jewel Cazalas Volunteer of Excellence
Sandra DeTora Missy Henderson
Susan Guillotte Bernadette Toler
Katie Hosemann Genese Wolfenden
25 Years Appreciation Pin
Robin Estes Jennifer Leach
Lori Severns
Community Outreach STEAM
Only Girl Scouts brings the expertise, programming and proven
experience to help girls reach their full potential, preparing them
for a lifetime of leadership. Our community partners play a key role
in helping us deliver leadership experiences to girls throughout our
30-county service area through STEAM Team, GSSA’s Community
Outreach program. STEAM Team benefits girls from undeserved
schools, after school programs, homeless shelters, Boys & Girls
Clubs, domestic violence shelters, community centers. Girls are
served in group settings, empowering them with the ability and
confidence to make positive decisions about their health, education
and future. Girls can also participate in all other Girl Scout programs and camps in southern Alabama.
This program is largely staff-led. Last year, STEAM Team served more than 2,200 girls, making up
approximately more than 49% of GSSA’S total membership.
STEAM Team is made possible by the support of generous donors and grantors. All of our donors are
important, but we would like to especially thank: Central Alabama Community Foundation, Hyundai Motor
Manufacturing of Alabama, Wells Fargo Foundation, The Community Foundation of Chattahoochee Valley/
West Point Foundation, Alabama Association of RC&D, and the Southeast Alabama Community
Foundation. Thank you for your support! To support our programs or to learn more, email Alicia
Schneider, Chief Development Officer at aschneider@girlscoutssa.org.
Programs
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Virtual Summer Camp
For more than 100 years, camping has been a cornerstone of what Girl
Scouts do! Although camp looked a little different this year, campers
had a wonderful time participating in our Into the Out program!
GSSA camp traditions came alive each week as girls interacted with
many of their favorite camp counselors! Campers also participated
in cabin chats, guided activities, games, and sing-a-longs with camp
counselors, as well as walks around camp and were given Into the
Out kits full of camp goodies.
Payton B.
- Troop 728 Madison and Kylie H. - Troop 8587
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Kenda B. - Troop 9015
Every Girl In A Park
From the backyard to the backcountry,
Girl Scouts has a long and storied
history of getting every girl outdoors.
In fact, many Girl Scouts tell us “camping trips” are one of
the best things about their Girl Scout experience. It’s true:
connecting with the great outdoors in a girl-led setting is a
big benefit of belonging to Girl Scouts.
This is why we are so excited about our partnership with the
Alabama State Parks and Alabama Historical Commission that
lasts from July 1 to October 31, 2020.
Leading Ladies - Mobile
This year, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) decided to hold both the Montgomery
and Mobile Leading Ladies Awards virtually via Facebook Live. Every year, GSSA recognizes
outstanding women and organizations in southern Alabama through this event.
This year’s Leading Ladies honorees were Beverly Crews, GSSA Honoree; Representative
Adline Clarke, District 97, Alabama House of Representatives; Chris Gibson, Director, Mobile
United; Anitra Henderson, Director of Community Affairs, City of Mobile; Justine Herlihy,
Vice President of Resource Development, United Way of Southwest Alabama;
Commissioner Merceria Ludgood, District 1, Mobile County Commission; Tina Poiroux, Executive Director, Southwest Mobile
County Chamber; and Shannon Sinsel, Troop 9847 Leader, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama.
The 2020 Mobile Leading Workplace for Women Award went to Wilkins
Miller LLC! Wilkins Miller has an expert staff of certified accountants,
business analysts, consultants, and advisors who take a multi-
disciplinary approach that provides financial clarity across many facets
of today’s complex business environment. Wilkins Miller is committed to
fostering the growth personally and professionally of women in our firm.
The firm is 68 percent female and is committed to understanding and
supporting the unique challenges that women face in the workplace.
Sponsors for the Leading Ladies event included: BlueCross BlueShield of
Alabama; Publix; Iberiabank; and SmithDukes.
Leading Ladies - Montgomery
The Leading Ladies Awards serves as a forum for recognizing outstanding women and
organizations in southern Alabama and is an important fundraising event and promotion for
Girl Scouting in the southern Alabama service area.
This year a volunteer selections committee selected two Leading Ladies, Senitha Barnett and
Amanda Davis. Senitha is a teacher at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, where she
serves as the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Career and Technical Education
Department Chair. Amanda is the first female to serve as Chief Financial Officer at Goodwyn,
Mills, Cawood (GMC), where she is responsible for managing and leading the firm’s financial
operations and is a trusted advisor of the firm’s leadership team.
Other nominees include, Tonya Allen, Administrator,
Eastdale Estates; Danielle Allison, Executive Director,
Ms. J.D; LaShandra Warren-Barnes, Court Administrator, 15th
Judicial Court; Kynesha Brown, Director of Public
Relations, Alabama Education Association; Susan Gaines, Interim Head of School, Eastwood
Christian School; Aigner Kolom, Attorney, Beasley Allen Law Firm; Ashley Jernigan, Owner, JDB
Hospitality, LLC; Greta Lambert, Associate Artistic Director, Alabama Shakespeare Festival;
Colonel Anetta “Lisa” Minney, Human Resources Officer, Alabama National Guard; Ashley
Taylor, Senior Manager, Jackson Hospital; Susanna Wasserman, Director of Marketing, The
Shoppes at Eastchase; Patty Hackett, Director, Chisholm Boys and Girls Club; Marion Helton,
Director, Highland Gardens Community Center; and Rhonda Thompson, Director and Founder,
The Nehemiah Center.
GSSA named Leadership Montgomery as the Leading Workplace for Women Award recipient
for 2020. They also congratulated the Alabama State Bar for being nominated.
Sponsors for the Leading Ladies event included: BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama; Publix; Valley Bank; and Trustmark Bank.
Man Enough
Are you Man Enough to be a
Girl Scout?
Man Enough to be a Girl Scout is our way of getting men
more involved in Girl Scouts. When you join our MAN ENOUGH
NETWORK (M.E.N.), you are pledging to help our Girl Scout
Leadership Experience, because when girls succeed, so does
society. Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls.
Invest in Girls
Help ensure that Girl Scout continues to impact our community
today while developing our leaders of tomorrow! Make a secure gift
at www.girlscoutssa.org!
See what your gift can do:
$1.22 a day will provide one at-risk girl with a year of leadership skill-building, academic
support and mentoring.
$25 will provide a Girl Scout membership for one girl in need.
$50 will provide Girl Scout basics - membership dues, books and uniform for one girl.
$100 will provide training and certification for a volunteer in First Aid and CPR.
$250 will support outreach programming to girls who need us most.
$340 will provide a week-long summer resident camp experience to one girl.
For more information on giving a gift, please email Chief Development Officer,
Alicia Schneider at aschneider@girlscoutssa.org.
Cookie Donations
With all of the stress and worry looming over the state due to
COVID-19, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama found a way to bring
Cookie Bosses
light and joy through the comforting deliciousness of Girl Scout Abbigail A. - Troop 9105
Cookies. GSSA decided to donate it’s leftover cookies from the 5,004 Boxes
Cookie Program, which ended March 1, to local food banks,
healthcare workers, and truck drivers.
Lydia P. Troop - 9114
“Our thoughts are with all of those on the frontlines working 4,450 Boxes
hard to keep our community healthy and thriving, says Karlyn
Edmonds, GSSA CEO. “We hope that these cookies help spread a Bailee G. - Troop 9046
little positivity and cheer in our area during this difficult time.” 3,394 Boxes
Emma B. - Troop 7238
3,311 Boxes
Isabelle M. - Troop 7230
3,269 Boxes
Cookie Program starts
December 26!
www.girlscoutssa.org/cookies
Hometown Heroes
For Hometown
Heroes, we donated
8,292 packages of
cookies.
Through your corporate sponsorship, you can support Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama’s Hometown Heroes.
This is a great way to donate cookies to active military personnel, local first responders, and other non-profit
organizations who are making a difference every day. After the cost of cookies, 100% of the proceeds stay in
our community to help support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Hometown Heroes donations can be made from December 26 to March 1. Help bring a smile to thousands of
faces by donating to Hometown Heroes. To find a local Girl Scout to donate through, contact our Customer
Care Team at customercare@girlscoutssa.org.Mobile Service Center Montgomery Service Center
3483 Springhill Avenue 2501 Bell Road
Mobile, AL 36608 Montgomery, AL 36117
800.239.6636
www.girlscoutssa.org
GSSA serves more than 7,000 volunteers and girls in 30 counties, including Autauga, Baldwin,
Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw,
Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Mobile, Monroe,
Montgomery, Pike, Tallapoosa, Washington, and Wilcox.
Thank you to our 2020 Leading Ladies Sponsors!
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