Girls Change the World

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
Girls Change the World
2014 Annual Report
GSNMT At-A-Glance
6,236 members served
23 counties, 71,486 square miles served
30 40%
full-time employees
3,759
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have worked for GSNMT 3+ years
attendees at council events including
BuddieZ, FriendZ, Roar ‘n Snore, & the Camporees
partnership with NM FIRST® LEGO® League
resulting in
6Girl Scout FLL teams, 3 Girl Scout Jr. FLL teams
1,886
sold 686,287 boxesofGirlScoutCookies
2,819 girls
averaging 243 boxes per girl
campers enjoyed our camp this summer
2 camps, 48 camp staff, 8 weeks of camp
A message from the
Chair of the Board and CEO
INVEST IN GIRLS, CHANGE THE WORLD.
Throughout the year, we have reviewed reports published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Girl Scout Research
Institute, and various others that consistently report that New Mexico is at the bottom of every important indicator
measured. While many of these are our true realities, we challenge ourselves to also state that some of these measures are
not capturing the great things that are happening for girls in our state.
BE A VOICE FOR GIRLS. Shout out to all that will listen, that our Girl Scouts are changing the world - and in ways that matter.
Bring new people to visit with your troops, engage them in the Service Unit activities, invite them to your events and provide
them with a front row seat to see how our girls are Discovering, Connecting, and Taking Action. It is each of our responsibility
to shout out that Girl Scouts are succeeding. They are graduating high school and becoming the women they want to be.
They know the value of community service and are giving back and giving forward to their community. They are becoming
our next generation of leaders in our legislatures, in engineering, in boardrooms, in schools, in our families and they can
change the world. That is the story to be told.
OUR REALITIES ARE NOT OUR DESTINY. We should be the strongest voice for girls and make sure that our state knows
how girls’ lives are being transformed everyday, in every way, through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. If we do not tell
our story, others will and it will not do justice to the good work being accomplished. Our organization has endured over 100
years because we are relevant, impactful and meaningful to millions of girls.
WE CAN WORK TOGETHER. Imagine what we could accomplish together if we were one unified force advocating for girls.
Imagine what we could accomplish if we worked as one body, one voice to change the world in which our girls live. Imagine
what we could accomplish if we put our energy toward the big challenges facing our girls rather than the things that keep us
looking downward rather than upward.
TOGETHER WE CAN GET HER THERE. Girls look to us to model and that is a responsibility we cannot squander.
Peggy Sanchez Mills
CEO
Marti Fournier-Revo
Chair of the Board of Directors
GSNMT Year in Review
Who We Serve
Our council, the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails (GSNMT) is a
nonprofit, membership organization in New Mexico, serving 6,236
members: 3,850 girls in kindergarten through 12th grade, and 2,386
adult members, volunteers, and lifetime members.
Council Operations
GSNMT serves 23 counties covering 71,486 square miles in central
and northern New Mexico. The operating budget was nearly $2.4
million in 2013-2014 with 30 employees.
Troop 166 plans and runs Rocket Day for the community,
kicking off Science Week in Los Alamos.
Programs
Our programs are designed to advance the delivery of a consistent,
core leadership program for girls, balancing outcomes with fun
hands-on learning. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)
and supporting programs engage girls to achieve short-term and
intermediate outcomes including skills, knowledge and attitudes
needed to succeed in school, the workplace and life in the 21st
century.
During 2013-2014, the council developed and implemented events
such as: Fall and Spring BuddieZ and FriendZ, Roar ‘n Snore at the
Albuquerque Bio Park, and the 3rd and 4th Annual Camporees. In
total, 3,759 Girl Scouts attended council programs.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics)
Clovis Girl Scouts learn financial literacy skills at the
High Plains Federal Credit Union.
GSNMT identified STEM as an initiative throughout the council’s
jurisdiction with the intent to increase girls’ access to and
competence in STEM. The council continues its cooperative
partnership with the New Mexico FIRST® LEGO® League. In 2014,
six Girl Scout FLL teams competed in the state tournament
and three teams won high honors. One team, the Gear Girls, has
competed as a team for the past six years, as long as FLL has been
offered in New Mexico.
Health & Wellness
Other initiatives GSNMT identified include Health and Wellness and
the Be a Friend First anti-bullying program. These programs have
been offered through the camp pathway, in outreach programs,
and at the service unit level. A new partnership with the UNM
Athletic Department has resulted in a year round GirlSports series
with the women’s athletic teams.
Girl Scout Color Guard with new Girl Scout Lucy Lobo at
the UNM women’s basketball game.
Girl Scout Camps
1,886 campers discovered and explored the out of doors at Girl
Scout camp this summer. Rancho del Chaparral, located in the
Jemez near Cuba, NM had a total of 1,348 campers. Camp Elliott
Barker in Angel Fire, NM had 538 campers.
Cookie Product Program
686,287 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were sold throughout New
Mexico in 2014. The average number of boxes sold per girl was
243 boxes. Troops earned nearly $377,500 to support their troop
activities. Cookie proceeds allow the council to offer affordable
programs, volunteer support, camp maintenance, and financial
assistance for girls and troops throughout the jurisdiction.
Santa Fe Girl Scouts tested their culinary skills with
Girl Scout cookies at the Chopped Event.
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Making Headlines
Girl Scouts across the council have been featured locally and nationally for their accomplishments.
Below are some highlights:
A special thanks to the following media that
have supported GSNMT:
Albuquerque Business First, Albuquerque Journal,
Albuquerque the Magazine, Clovis News Journal, El
Defensor Chieftain, Farmington Daily Times, Grant
County Beat, Huffington Post, KASA New Mexico
Style, KOB, KOB Good Day New Mexico, KRQE,
Los Alamos Daily Post, Los Alamos Monitor, Mom
Knows Best Blog, Morning Brew with Larry Ahrens,
Mountain View Telegraph, Portales News Tribune,
Santa Fe Hometown News, Santa Fe New Mexican,
Los Alamos FIRST LEGO League Winners
Friday’s Hero: Brianna Swinderman
Tumbleweeds, The Weekly Alibi, and US Army Corps
Los Alamos Daily Post
City of Albuquerque
of Engineers.
February 10, 2014
April 11, 2014
Troop 151
Bullying Silver Award Project
It started with a discussion at a troop meetingone of the girls was being bullied in school
and she asked for support. The result of this
discussion became a Silver Award project about
bullying and then an opportunity to create
two billboards to educate the public on the
effects of bullying. The media picked up on
this extraordinary project and asked the girls to
share their project and experiences on air and
in print.
Advocacy
As part of GSUSA’s “Girl Scout Portraits in Leadership” video
project, Annika interviewed Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and
Governor Martinez this past summer. Girl Scouts across the
country interviewed female Members of Congress who were
former Girl Scouts, asking about their leadership roles and how
Girl Scouting has had an impact on their roles as public officials.
These videos will be used to promote leadership and advocacy in
Girl Scouting nationwide.
In August, we scheduled District Congressional Advocacy Day
meetings with our Members of Congress while they were at home
in New Mexico. Our legislative agenda was to share the “State of
the Girl in New Mexico” statistics, request support for the Child
Protection Improvements Act (CPIA), and then share what Girl
Scouts of New Mexico Trails is doing for the girls of New Mexico.
We were fortunate to have meetings with Rep. Michelle Lujan
Grisham, Sen. Martin Heinrich’s field representative, Sen. Tom
Udall, and Governor Susana Martinez.
Senator Udall (pictured on left) and his staff came to the GSNMT
headquarters to meet girls, parents, volunteers, and staff. The
hour-long event included a LEGO robotics demonstration by two
of our Girl Scouts. Sen. Udall also made the announcement that
he would support the CPIA Act; he used this announcement as
an opportunity to share with the girls how he and his staff decide
what bills to support.
We are excited about the support we are receiving from our
Members of Congress; Together, we can get her there!
Leadership in Action
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. It recognizes girls who demonstrate
extraordinary leadership through remarkable projects; these girls are taking action to change the world and have a
sustainable impact on their communities and beyond.
Erin Alberto
2014 Gold Awardee
Galloping Grace Youth Ranch: Farm Animal Education
Erin approached the Galloping Grace Youth Ranch about working on a project
that would bring awareness to the local community on the importance of
livestock and sustainable agriculture. Her project addressed the idea that many
children do not know where their food comes from. Her hope was to educate
others through informational signs at the ranch and at an informational table at
the Pumpkin Patch.
Erin learned that “sometimes when you start a project and you go through all
of the stages such as planning, executing, and wrapping up, that it may or not
have turned out exactly as you hoped. I feel that while this project had some
difficulties I continued on and this is a good skill to have in the future.”
Some of the leadership skills I feel I am developing
are already showing at school... I am now more open
about my thoughts and opinions in class.
Gold Award Facts
Gold Award recipients on average spend one to two years on their projects.
Since 1916, one million girls have earned the Gold Award or its equivalent.
Gold Award recipients who join the armed services enter at one rank higher
than other recruits.
Since 2007, there have been 40 Girl Scouts in the New Mexico Trails council
who have earned the Gold Award.
GSNMT provides scholarship opportunities for Gold Awardees.
Haley Hanson
2013 Gold Awardee and
2014 GSUSA Young Woman of Distinction
Haley was named as one of the ten GSUSA National
Young Women of Distinction in 2014. This high honor,
of being named a National Young Woman of Distinction,
represents the culmination of the Girl Scout experience.
The National Young Women of Distinction are Girl Scouts
who found an issue in the world they wanted to address,
researched and made plans to address this issue, then
proceeded to take action. Haley has demonstrated
remarkable leadership. She serves as a role model for all
of our Girl Scouts across the council, for all girls, and for
all of us.
Haley created an extraordinary robotics program for
children who are hearing impaired and ensured its
sustainability by getting four schools to implement the
program.
Haley’s first interview on
The Daily Brew with Larry Ahrens. June 24, 2014.
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Camp CEO
Camp CEO is a three-day camp experience that brings together teen
girls with some of the area’s most accomplished women executives.
The program, which took place at Camp Elliott Barker, provided girls a
chance to participate in traditional camp activities while networking
with and getting career advice from these professional women. They
participated in activities like: personality tests, team building, learning
how to start a conversation in an adult setting, ropes course, spending
time around the campfire, and listening to and learning from each
other.
The mentors at Camp CEO included executives, lawyers, and
entrepreneurs. The girls were paired with their mentors, providing
deliberate interaction with the girls and a future connection to
women in the community. The professionals taught them lessons on
leadership, teamwork, persistence, and confidence.
Each aspect of Camp CEO is designed to help build the next
generation of leaders.
United Way
The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is fortunate to be supported by United Ways across New Mexico. Donor designations
and grants from United Way of Central New Mexico, United Way of Eastern New Mexico, San Juan United Way, and United Way
of Northern New Mexico help support programs and activities that allow GSNMT to help girls across New Mexico develop the
courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. The following are some of the programs and initiatives
supported by this funding.
United Way of Eastern New Mexico
Several programs in Clovis and Portales are funded by the
United Way of Eastern New Mexico, including monthly badge
activities in Portales, an in-school “Be a Friend First” anti-bullying
program in Roosevelt and Curry Counties, and Girl Scout
Saturdays in Curry County.
Be a Friend First (BFF) addresses bullying problems before
they happen by helping girls develop positive skills so that they
can change the way they understand relationships and behave
towards others.
“We had been looking at ‘word webs’ that contained words that we
thought described ourselves. Then we began dissecting those words
and seeing how people can use those deeply personal things to make
fun of us. It really struck a chord with one girl; she shared, ‘I didn’t
realize how much teasing hurt. People are making fun of the things
that make you, you.’ She went home upset and then came back the
next day with her mother. They both let me know how this sparked a
conversation at home and how it changed her thinking. This was a
great example of how the Be a Friend First program changed girls’
lives.” Comment from a BFF volunteer.
United Way of Central New Mexico
Generation STEM Initiative
Across America, there is a growing gap between males and females in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails has identified the STEM initiative as a significant area of focus for the council, with primary
support from the United Way of Central New Mexico and partnering with organizations, schools, and funders to bridge this
gap. GSNMT provided STEM programming to over 1,650 girls through school, community, and Girl Scout events this year. The
Generation STEM initiative aims to engage girls in activities that introduce them to STEM activities and careers. GSNMT has
taken new partnership approaches in delivering STEM programming throughout the jurisdiction: in-school and after-school
programs, community organizations, and through collaborations with organization partners.
School Partnerships
In-school STEM programs have proven an effective way to expand
our STEM initiative to underserved areas. In-school programs were
offered in Mountainair, Tome, and Isleta this year. All 60 girls at
Mountainair Elementary School participated in the in-school STEM
LEGO program this winter.
“We focus on girls because studies have shown that, if they’re
pulled from the general environment, and put in a safe girls-only
environment, all their inhibitions fade away,” said Amanda Lujan,
the STEM program manager.
“It’s hard to get people to come to rural communities,” Mountainair
Elementary School’s principal Janna Crow said. “I felt so blessed
when I received her email. People keep coming back to give to the
community and I’m taking advantage of everything that comes our
way.”
Generation STEM Sponsors
BBVA Compass , City of Rio Rancho Water Conservation, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini,
GSUSA/Motorola, Intel, LANL Foundation, PNM, RGK Foundation, Sandia Labs/Lockheed Martin,
Santa Fe Community Foundation, United Way of Central New Mexico, Xcel Energy Foundation
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STEM Camporee
The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails hosted a STEM-themed Camporee
in September. Girl Scouts, troops, and families came to Rotary Park in
Bernalillo to learn about STEM and do hands-on activities.
Girls learned about purifying water (pictured below) with the City of Rio
Rancho Environmental Programs, viewed solar flares with the Albuquerque
Astronomical Society, built structures out of marshmallows and spaghetti
with the US Army Corps of Engineers, and much more!
Community & Organizational Partnerships
Community and organizational partnerships have proven to be another
effective way to expand our STEM initiative. This past summer, STEM
day camps were offered for older girls in Clovis at the local library and in
Albuquerque at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Sciences.
The Boys and Girls Club in Albuquerque partnered with GSNMT to hold a
LEGO Robotics series, giving girls in the club hands-on access to robotics.
GSNMT’s partnership with the NM FLL continues to provide robotics
resources and STEM opportunities to girls across the council.
Imagine Your STEM Future Day Camp, Clovis
The Girl Scouts Imagine Your STEM Future series introduces middle
school girls to a variety of 21st century careers through engaging
experiments and hands-on activities, encouraging them to pursue those
interests academically and professionally in the future. This day camp
served girls from the Eastern Plains region and was funded through the
Xcel Energy Foundation.
Boys and Girls Club Series, Albuquerque
This summer, GSNMT partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to offer a
STEM LEGO series. The girls learned basic robotics, building alligators
out of LEGO bricks, exploring force and energy, and then building and
programming robots.
New Mexico FIRST® LEGO® League
GSNMT’s partnership with the New Mexico FIRST LEGO League has
resulted in six Girl Scout FLL teams competing in the state tournament
with three of these teams winning high honors. One team, the Gear Girls,
has competed as a team for the past six years, as long as FLL has been
offered in New Mexico.
This past year, GSNMT became a partner with the NM Jr. FLL as well. The
Jr. FLL is for K-3rd graders, aiming to capture their inherent curiosity and
directing it toward discovering science and technology.
Outreach Programs
Youth Mentoring Outreach
Made possible through funding from
New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration
This past year, 125 kindergarten through eighth grade girls received Girl
Scout outreach programming through the Group Youth Mentoring program.
Participating girls were from Cochiti, Algodones, Santo Domingo, Bernalillo,
Isleta, and Mounainair--all areas with challenging socioeconomic factors and
each previously underserved by GSNMT.
Council staff members
delivered Girl Scout programs
and coordinated participation
in events and activities
such as Roar & Snore (a zoo
sleepover) and resident camp
at Rancho del Chaparral.
Curriculum included journey
and badge activities.
One staff member shared,
“It was amazing to see a girl’s
life and actions being changed
through this Girl Scout
experience.”
Skateboard Program
Made possible through partnership with
Board Rescue and Timeship Skate School
Twelve girls came together for a weekend program to learn the basics of
skateboarding from Joe Lehm of the Timeship Skate School in Santa Fe. The
girls learned how to put the trucks and wheels on their boards, how to adjust
their wheels, basic safety, and basic skills.
Board Rescue provided skateboards for the Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador
outreach program. Board Rescue is an organization that grants skateboards
to programs serving underserved populations. This skateboard program was
developed intentionally to engage older girls in a non-traditional activity while
helping girls develop leadership skills and healthy habits.
After a day at the skate school with Joe, the girls hit the skatepark!
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Financial Literacy
The Financial Literacy program is more than a fundraiser for our council and troops, it is a program designed to immerse girls
in the entrepreneurial world, to learn business and financial skills and earn money to fund their Girl Scouting goals. Through
“learning by earning,” Girl Scouting aims to empower girls through the development of five essential skills: goal setting, money
management, people skills, decision making, and business ethics.
Cookie Product Program
686,287 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were sold by Girl Scouts of
New Mexico Trails in 2014. The average number of boxes sold was
243 boxes per girl. Troops earned nearly $377,500 to support their
activities. Cookie proceeds allow the council to offer affordable
programs, volunteer support, camp maintenance, and financial
assistance for all girls throughout the council.
MagNut Product Program
The Fall 2013 magazine, chocolate, and nut program,
also known as MagNut, had 915 girls in 161 troops
sell $168,197 worth of MagNut products. The per girl
average was $184, up from $171 in 2012 and $144 in
2011.
I have been selling cookies since I was a Daisy, six years ago. I used to be
really shy. My mom would encourage me to ask people to buy cookies,
but I would refuse to, I was really just too shy. But now I can ask anyone to
buy cookies, I have techniques!
What are some of these techniques? I figured out how to get people
to buy more boxes than they asked for by telling them how much it would
cost for more boxes of cookies.
One customer came up to our booth last year wanting to buy one box of
cookies. He handed me a twenty dollar bill. I told him that $20 would buy
him five boxes of cookies. He left our booth buying six boxes of cookies!
He told me that he owns a car dealership and that I should contact him
when I’m old enough to work!
For customers who say that they don’t want to buy cookies, I say: “Did
you know that Trefoils are great with tea and coffee?” or that “Girl Scout
cookies will only be around for a little time, you better get them while you
can!”
How do I set my cookie goals? I start with a small goal of 100 boxes of
cookies. When I reach 100 boxes, I increase my goal until I meet it, and
then increase again and again. Our troop cookie money went to items we
bought for Joy Junction. Last year my GS$ paid for me to go to camp all
summer--I love Girl Scout camp!
What would I suggest to new Girl Scouts selling cookies? Sell with
your parents and never go out of their sight. Don’t go into people’s
houses. With some practice and experience, you will figure out what
works for you—my selling techniques came from six years of selling
cookies!
What is my favorite cookie? Tagalongs!
Abby Lyman,
Girl Scout Cookie Professional
There is more to Girl Scout Cookies than what is in the box. The
Girl Scout Cookie Program provides an important ingredient for
leadership by helping girls develop five key skills.
1 Goal Setting
2 Decision Making
3 Money Management
4 People Skills
5 Business Ethics
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Camp
A record number of girls attended resident camp this summer. At
Camp Elliott Barker and Rancho del Chaparral, a total of 1,886 campers
took part in family or troop camp, resident or leadership camp, or the
Big Clean weekends--this is over 500 more campers than in 2013.
643 Resident Campers
455 Troop Campers
21 Leadership Campers
522 Family Campers
245 Service Campers (Spring & Fall Big Cleans)
Troop & Family Camp ... Fun for all!
“It was really fun to share this experience with my daughter! I have such
great memories from my own visits as a child.”
Mom & daughter attended
Family Camp at Rancho del Chaparal
“We took our girls to Troop Camp at Elliott Barker this weekend. WOW! What
an amazing experience. First morning we went for a morning stretch ... then
after breakfast... Horseback riding with some other incredible counselors.
Then came canoeing at Eagle Nest Lake. The girls kicked butt & that was all
before lunch! After lunch we learned Camp Games & Songs, learned how
to build campfires by using candy, and made dream catchers! The next
morning we took a hike up to the Wishing Chair. The camp staff up there
at Barker are truly phenomenal and they helped us to have an incredible
time. Thanks to all of the staff! You help to create amazing memories &
encourage girls to try new things and build confidence. Thank you!”
Troop Leader & Troop attended
Troop Camp at Camp Elliott Barker
Rancho del Chaparral
45th Anniversary
On July 12, over 100 Girl Scouts, alumnae, friends, and family joined us
to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Rancho del Chaparral. Thank you
to all who attended! And a thank you to Governor Susana Martinez for
providing a proclamation acknowledging the 45th anniversary of Rancho
del Chaparral.
A brief history of Rancho del Chaparral. Starting and continuing for
almost thirty years later, Girl Scouts in central New Mexico attended camp
at Camp Elza Seligman near Ponderosa, NM. The camp accommodated
398 girls each summer, leaving nearly 900 girls on a waiting list. Council
searched for a solution. In 1963, nearly 1200 acres of land was purchased,
land that was part of the San Diego Land Grant. Groundbreaking for Rancho
del Chaparral began on June 23, 1968 and the camp was officially dedicated
on July 13, 1969.
Since opening in 1969, thousands of girls have attended camp sessions
and programs at Rancho del Chaparral. Camps and outside user groups
utilize the camp facilities for troop or group camping, trainings, and
reunions. These 1,177 acres of forest and meadows provide the space for
two program centers, Prado and Bosque, as well as for stables and a barn, a
craft center, hiking and horse trails, and an outpost for overnight ventures.
Here’s to future generations of girls and families attending Rancho del
Chaparral!
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Be careful sending your girls to camp they come back three inches taller and
brimming with confidence!
From a Rancho camper’s mom
I had an amazing summer thanks for giving
me this experience – see you next year!
Jasmine, 11 year old camper
at Pro Chef Challenge camp at Rancho del Chaparral
More than S’mores
Why Outdoor Programming Matters
Many of us have fond memories of roasting marshmallows over an open fire, camping out in a tent, making friendship bracelets,
and hiking in the wilderness. But, outdoor programming is about so much more than just fun and s’mores. Outdoor experiences
such as hiking or playing provide girls with a low-stakes, supportive social environment in which to practice cooperation and
teamwork.
Girl Scout Troop 35 joined the US Army Corps of
Engineers and the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo
Flood Control Authority to construct habitats for
burrowing owls close to a current construction site,
but out of harm’s way.
Lt. Col. Gant, a former Girl Scout herself, shared
both her experiences and information with the
girls regarding the fields of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM), as well as
participating in this particular project. “When you
girls grow up, you may be responsible for projects
similar to this one, or for saving other types of
wildlife,” said Gant. “This is a wonderful time for you
to learn all you can about all types of wildlife and
their interrelationship to their environment,” she
said.
Photo and quote courtesy of Ronnie Schelby, USACE
Environmental service can provide girls with a sense of purpose and
promote a connection with and concern for environmental conservation.
Girl Scouts attending the Spring Big Clean at Rancho del Chaparral had
the opportunity to meet and learn about the alpacas. They learned
about caring for alpacas, how the newborns are tended to, and the
need for shearing alpacas.
Outdoor experiences often place girls in new situations
that motivate curiosity, foster a sense of discovery, and
enhance leadership.
Through these outdoor activities, girls can become
more self aware and then cooperate, communicate,
and solve problems more effectively.
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Camp Improvements
Camp Elliott Barker
There continue to be improvements made to Camp Elliott Barker. The road has been graded and widened. Hoffman Hall’s
fireplace now has glass doors contains gas logs which are much safer and more energy efficient. The kitchen has been
completely renovated and was utilized this summer for campers. The Angel Fire Garden Club recently landscaped the front of
Hoffman Hall.
Natural Resources Conservation Service: Conservation Stewardship Program
The Conservation Stewardship Program helps us maintain and improve our existing conservation systems and adopt
additional conservation activities to address priority resource concerns at Rancho del Chaparral.
Rancho del Chaparral
Conservation activities under this program have included:
• Noxious Weed Supression: removing thistle on the
property.
• Wildlife Friendly Fencing: fencing requires one
elk crossing every half mile; existing fencing will be
modified or removed and new fencing will be installed
to comply with requirements.
• Hardwood Stand Improvement: In areas of 50
basal area or less, conifers will be removed, with the
intention of regenerating aspen. This project also
helps address the need to thin trees.
Rancho del Chaparral
Restoration and revitalization projects at Rancho
range from upgrading facilities, to environmental
protection. The council is dedicated to helping
girls discover, experience, protect, and advocate
for the outdoors. We are committed to providing a
safe camp environment that honors the past and
offers an enriching outdoor experiences for the Girl
Scouts, user groups and beyond.
This past summer, the shower house in Prado was
refurbished, complete with new plumbing, shower
stalls, and seating. The kitchen was also updated,
complete with a new freezer and exhaust system.
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Financials
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails depends upon the generosity of the community and individuals to provide girls, adults, and
the community with program and leadership support. This support provides programs for 3,850 girls, training, and resources
for 2,386 adult volunteers and maintains Council properties, including over 1,700 acres of lush and tranquil forested camps.
Significant resources have been designated to both Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails camps--Camp Elliott Barker and Rancho
del Chaparral--addressing restoration and revitalization projects, upgrading facilities and environmental protection. The
following outlines the income and expenses related to GSNMT, both for operations and High Country Vision activities.
Financials - Operations & High Country Vision
Miscellaneous Inco
Property
Statement of Activities
2014 Income
Public Support
Grants & Contributions
Revenue
Programs & Camp
Girl Scout Product Sales
Girl Scout Equipment Sales
Property
Investments
Miscellaneous Income
Total Income
Girl Scout Equipme
Sales
$454,148
$300,656
$1,575,517
$80,200
$48,480
$98,916
$13,234
$2,571,151
Investments
Programs & Camp
Miscellaneous Income
(.5%)
Grants
& Contribut
Miscellaneous Income
Property (1.9%)
Property
Girl Scout Equipment Sales (3.1%)
Girl Scout Equipment
Sales
Investments (3.9%)
Investments
High Country Vision
Expenses
Programs & Camp (11.7%)
Programs
& Camp
Capital Expenses
Grants & Contributions (17.7%)
Fund Development
Grants
& Contributions
Girl Scout Product Sales (61.3%)
Management & General
Repayment of Capital
Loan
Program Services
Expenses
Program Services
Support Services
Management & General
Fund Development
Total Operating Expenses
High Country Vision Expenses
Repayment of HIgh Country Vision Loan*
Capital Expenses
Total Expenses
High Country V
Expenses
Capital Expense
$2,406,612
Fund Developm
$224,907
$183,526
$2,815,045
$45,476
$500,000
$96,790
$3,457,311
Management &
Repayment of C
Loan
High
Vision
Program
Servic
HighCountry
Country
Vision Expenses
(1.3%)
Expenses
Capital
Expenses
Capital
Expenses (2.8%)
Fund
Development
Fund
Development (5.3%)
Management
Management&&General
General (6.5%)
Repayment
ofof
Capital
Repayment
Capital Loan (14.5%)
Loan
Program
Services (69.6%)
Program
Services
*The condensed Statement of Activities provides an unaudited report for the operating financials of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails.
Additional financial information can be requested through the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails administrative headquarters in Albuquerque.
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2014 Annual Report
How the Cookie Crumbles
Many people ask “where does the cookie money go?” Here is how the cookie crumbles:
With every purchase, approximately 70% of the proceeds stay in the local Girl Scout council and with the Girl Scout troops and
girls to provide a portion of the resources needed to support Girl Scouting within the region, including the portion that goes
directly to the group selling the cookies. The balance goes to the baker to pay for the cookies.
The net sales that the council and troops raise through the Girl Scout Cookie Program stay with that council and troops.
Again, let there be no question: all of the revenue from cookie activities—every penny after paying the baker—stays with the
Girl Scout council. Girl Scout councils offer a wide variety of recognition items, program and store-related credits, and travel
experiences that girls are eligible to earn individually based on their sales.
How $3.75 per box supports Girl Scouts
Direct Support to Girls,
Troops & Service Units: $0.75
Cost of the Cookie Program: $1.22
• 19¢ for girl incentives: GS$
• 55¢ for troop earnings
• 01¢ for service unit earning
20%
32.8%
Financial assistance to girls for:
membership dues, uniforms
and handbooks, program fees,
camperships, and troop support
Cost for cookies from the baker
Transporation and storage of cookies
Incentives
Staff and supplies
Council Delivered Activities: $1.71
1.4%
Opportunity Fund: $0.06
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•
•
•
46.1%
• High quality programs including:
• Outdoor Adventure, includes Camp
• STEM
• Healthy Living
• Business & Financial Literacy
• Maintaining GS camps and program sites
• Council hosted girl and volunteer events
• Volunteer support, training, and resources
• Administrative Expenses
Thank You to All of Our Supporters of the
2014 Girl Scout Cookie Challenge!
On February 9, chefs, sponsors, and supporters of
the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails came together at
the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown for an afternoon
of family fun with chefs making delectable sweet and
savory treats! This delicious event helped raise money
for Girl Scouts across the state.
Thank you to all who attended!
Congratulations to our Sweet & Savory Winners:
Best Sweet: M’tucci’s Kitchina
Best Savory: Bravo! Cucina Italiana
Best in Show: M’tucci’s Kitchina
Most Creative: The Sassy Apron
Mina’s Dish: M’tucci’s Kitchina
2014 Event Sponsors & Supporters
Bank of Albuquerque
A’viands Food & Services Management | Los Alamos National Bank
Creamland Dairies
All American Moving | Century Bank | New Mexico Bank & Trust
Sam’s Club #4938 | Summit Food Services | Walmart #850
AlphaGraphics | Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown | Kohl’s
Participating Restaurants
ABQ Grill at the Sheraton Uptown | Bravo! Cucina Italiana | Chocolate Cartel
El Pinto | Hyatt Tamaya | La Fonda del Bosque | La Quiche Parisienne
M’tucci’s Kitchina | Osteria d’ Assisi, Santa Fe | Pajarito Brew Pub, Los Alamos
RealBurger, Santa Fe | Rebel Donut | Santa Ana Star Center
The Sassy Apron | Smallcakes: A Cupcakery
Local Chefs + Girl Scout Cookies + Creativity = AMAZING sweet and savory treats!
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Mission Delivery
As Girl Scouts, we belong to this powerful organization of—and for—girls. The Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law
speak to the vision we all share for girls and inspire each of us to work on behalf of tomorrow’s leaders. The Girl Scout
Promise and Law express the enduring ethical values and spiritual force of the Girl Scout Movement.
Girl Scout Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who
make the world a better place.
How We Deliver the Mission
Board of Directors. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is governed by the
Board of Directors, comprised of community and civic leaders dedicated
to providing girls in New Mexico with the opportunities and tools to
become our future community leaders. Our Board of Directors provides
the vision and leadership that allows the Girl Scouts to be the premier
organization for girls.
Thank you!
Thank you to all of our volunteers, staff and Board
Staff. Thirty staff across the council work to lead and support volunteers of Directors for your time, your skills and your
and the Girl Scout mission. The staff of GSNMT is comprised of
dedication to delivering the Girl Scout Mission
dedicated professionals, experienced in delivering high quality youth
throughout New Mexico Trails.
development services to the girls throughout the state.
Each and every one of you truly do contribute to
Volunteers. Volunteer engagement is the foundation of Girl Scouting
the Movement!
and provides Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails with the capacity to
serve girls in the communities where they live. More than 23 volunteer
trainers provide endless hours of training and volunteer development
opportunities to ensure that our 2,386 volunteers have a meaningful and
satisfying experience with Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Board of Directors
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Officers
Members at Large
Marti Fournier-Revo
Chair of the Board of Directors
Maribeth Thornton
Vice Chair
Sherry Schulz
Treasurer
Marian Wrage
Secretary
Peggy Sanchez Mills
CEO
Karen Bergren
Delanie Montoya
Emily Nail
Stacey Niver
Tammy Roof
Marny Schantz
Doug Sieck
Becky Teague
Don Welker
Connie Wenk
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Individual Donors
Thank you to our
Sponsors & Donors
First New Mexico Title & Abstract Co.
Hunt, Rebecca
Scala, Beverly
Flying Star
Jiminez, Sarah
Schantz, Marny & Joel
Abel, Elizabeth E.
General Foods
Jiron, Cierra, Jessica & Peter
Schiller, Jessica
Ackermann, Nancy
GSNMT Troop #2972
Johnson, Barbara
Schillinger, Leslie
Adkins, Ryen
Harris Jewelers
Johnson, Lucinda E.
Schmidt, Kevin
Aguilera, Stephanie
Hershey’s Company
Johnson, Ruth & Robert
Schulz, Sherry Lynn & George
Armstrong, Ric
Hinkle Family Fun Center
Jones, Wendy
Sedillo, Dominic
Asbridge, Karen
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
Kaczar, Gregory
Sellers, Beth & Bill
Asbridge, Marilyn & John
Inquiry Facilitators, Inc.
Kaufman, Kim E.
Shoultz, Dawn
Barger, Patricia
Intel Corporation
Kendall, Daniel
Sieck, Doug
Benac, Robin
Intel Foundation
Kennedy, Melissa
Smithour, Mell A.
Bergren, Kenneth & Karen
Isotopes
Kipnes, Traci
Smoker, Linda
Bingham, Kimberly & Rodney
IT’z
Klinglesmith, Gerry
Snyder, Nancy
Brundage, Christy
Jack and Mary Gilliam Endowment
Koeberle, Janet
Speirs, John R. & Frances
Byrd, Cody
Jerome Lippett Charitable Trust
Koenig, Barbara
Stark, Glenn
Callan, Joe, Kathy & Zoe
Jimmy’s Café
Koiter, Karen E.
Stowe, Eugene & Diane
Casey, Paula
Kohl’s
Korzekwa, Deneice & David
Strohacker, Conrad & Mary
Cavalluzzo, Virginia
Lilly Barrack
Krohn, Burton J.
Swiler, Tom & Laura
Cazares, Francisco
Linton & Associates, LLC
Krostag, Diane
Swinderman, Alisa
Chambliss, Gail
Lockheed Martin
Lambert, David & Marguerite
Tarbox, Maureen
Chrissinger, Jill & C M
Los Alamos National Bank
LeFebre, Annette
Teague, Rebecca & Weldon
Cochran, John & Carol
Los Alamos National Labs Foundation
LeFebre, Donald
Terrill, Shirley Phyllis
Cockburn, Alden & Judy
Mark Pardo Salon Spa
Levy, Schon S.
Thompson, Robert & Susan
Collier, Glenn
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Lyle, John & Georgia
Thornton, Maribeth & Christopher
Cuthbertson, Daria
New Mexico Bank and Trust Co.
Maguire, Patricia & Richard
Tomlinson, Brett & Debbie
Czuchlewski, Kristina & David
New Mexico Mutual
Mah, Richard & Mary
Trollinger, Russell
Daniel, Jennifer
Northern New Mexico Gas Co.
Marberry, Karen
Ulibarri, Kristin & Ross
Dash, Zora
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Marohl, Liz
Ward, Sylvia
Davies, Cindy
Perfection Honda
Martin, Joanne
Waterman, Roger
Davis, Linda
Pizza 9
Maxwell, Patricia
Webb, Janet
Dean, Michael & Bobbie Jean
PNM
McGee, Kathy & Larry
Welker, Don & Deborah
DeGuzman, Yolanda
PNM Resources Foundation
McInnis, Wendy
Wenk, Colleen & Robert
Del Toro, Gwyn & Armando
RGK Foundation
Miller, Evelyn M.
Wheeler, Vanessa
Dockendorff, Denise & James
Rotary Club of Clovis High Plains
Mills, Jim
Wilson, Karen P.
Donahoe, Patricia
Sam’s Club
Mills, Jason
Wing, Edwin
Eagle, Stephanie
San Juan United Way
Milnes, Esther
Winsor, Suzanne
Ebey, Peter & Ruth
Sandia National Labs
Montoya, Delanie, Marcia & Tim
Wood, James
Eby, Lynn C.
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Moody, Jacqueline
Wood, Margaret
Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Shepherd Business Services
Morgan, Christine A.
Woodard, Chad
Ellis, Brad
SS Rocks y Mas, Inc.
Mueller, Cathy
Woodcock, Randy & Jacqueline
Eyester, Catherine
State of NM, Department of Finance &
Murray, William
Wouters, Laura & Jan
Felsch, Colleen & Robert
Administration
Nail, Emily
Wrage, Marian
Fournier-Revo, Marti
Studio 9900
Napolitano, Janet
Yeager, Linda
Frederickson, Rosemarie & Paul
Summit Food Service
Nordholm, Karlyne
Yost, Gretchen
Frick, Rebecca & Rick
Taos Ski Valley, Inc.
Norton, Gail
Gail, Norton
Nylund, Barbara
Galke, Jacquelyn
Corporations & Foundations Target
Ten Thousand Waves
O’Brien, Wendy & Terry
Gardenhire, Susan
ACES
Thornburg Investment Management
Oldenborg, Richard & Mary
Garland, Henry
Albertson’s Community Partners
United Way Mile High, Denver
Olson, Mindy
Gemma, Marilyn
All American Moving Services of NM
United Way of Central New Mexico
Ormerod, Donna & Kevin
Gilford, Judith
Allied Physicians Clinic, Inc.
United Way of Eastern New Mexico
Orner, William & Daphne
Gladney, June
Alpine Lumber
United Way of Northern New Mexico
Parsons, Roberta Lynn
Gold, Sandy
Angel Fire Garden Club
United Way San Juan County
Pattillo, Beth
Graff, Patricia
Bank of Albuquerque
US Bank
Pennington, Marie
Green, Clinton & Joyce
BB&B Fund
Valencia Power, LLC
Peterson, Klaus & Barbara
Green, Ed & Jan
BBVA Compass
Walmart Foundation
Peterson, Marjorie
Green, Randy
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NM
Weems Gallery
Pickering, Susan
Greenwalt, Robert & Louise
Board Rescue
Wild Birds Unlimited
Ponce, Noemy
Grose’, Vanessa
Bohannan Huston
Xcel Energy Foundation
Ramirez, Helen
Haist, Janet
Burt & Company CPA’s LLC
Ray, Dennis
Hall, James & Janet
Century Bank
Reck, Karen L.
Hammon, Kimberly
City of Rio Rancho - Dept. of Water
*The Fund Development staff have made every
Revo, Terrence
Hammond, Sarah
Clark’s Pets
effort to ensure that this list is accurate. The
Rightley,
Maria
&
Paul
Hansen-Hellwege, Pamela
ClearChannel
list reflects donations received from October 1,
Rogers, Lisa
Hartson, David & Nancy
Cliff’s Amusement Park
2013 – September 30, 2014. If you find an error
Roof,
Tammy
Hatch, Steven & Annette
Creamland Dairies
or omission, please contact Charlene Kalbfell at
Ruiz, Sarah
Haulenbeek, Kimberly
CS Custom Services
505.923.2513 CKalbfell@GS-NMTrails.org
Sanchez
Mills,
Peggy
Heffron, Dr. & Mrs. Rosalee
Custom Paint Center
Sanchez-Godin, Tamara
Hirschfield, Deidre
CVS Caremark
Sauer, Nancy
Hodges, Rebecca
Elephant Bar & Grill
Sayler, Brandon & Angela
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Homan, Mary
Faith & William Pautler Family Fund
Girl Scout Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence,
and character, who make the world a better place.
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.
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
4000 Jefferson Plaza NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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