“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers” - Juliette Gordon Low

Family Partnership Campaign 2006 Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast

“…To be just like the other girls.” In a diverse, transient and military community, having a place to belong is more important than ever. In a diverse, transient and military community, having a place to belong is more important than ever. Same goal for more than 90 years… to guide every girl on the path of becoming a woman and more importantly a strong individual. Same goal for more than 90 years… to guide every girl on the path of becoming a woman and more importantly a strong individual.

“To experience things I couldn’t as a little girl.” The Girl Scouts provide wonderful program for nearly 17,000 girls in our region, But truly, It’s you—YOU are the core of our council and they depend on your generous commitment to ensure that safe, fun, affordable, educational opportunities continue to thrive. You are the greatest and most vital link to the families. The Girl Scouts provide wonderful program for nearly 17,000 girls in our region, But truly, It’s you—YOU are the core of our council and they depend on your generous commitment to ensure that safe, fun, affordable, educational opportunities continue to thrive. You are the greatest and most vital link to the families.

“…A place where I can be myself” What are some experiences that YOU make possible for girls? What are some experiences that YOU make possible for girls? Why are YOU involved in Girl Scouts? Why are YOU involved in Girl Scouts?

“Why Family Partnership?” The Family Partnership Campaign allows you as volunteers to encourage the parents to get more involved, and to make a profound difference in the life of a girl. Our goal is for every family to PARTICIPATE The Family Partnership Campaign allows you as volunteers to encourage the parents to get more involved, and to make a profound difference in the life of a girl. Our goal is for every family to PARTICIPATE

“…I just didn’t think I could afford it.” Your contribution and the contributions you will collect support council wide programs, leadership training and financial aid so ALL girls can participate in Girl Scouting. Money collected through the Family Partnership Campaign stays within our council. Your contribution and the contributions you will collect support council wide programs, leadership training and financial aid so ALL girls can participate in Girl Scouting. Money collected through the Family Partnership Campaign stays within our council.

“Make a choice.” GIVING is a choice. GIVING is a choice. Ensure that the families in your troop have the opportunity to make that choice for themselves. Ensure that the families in your troop have the opportunity to make that choice for themselves. WORTH magazine ranked Girl Scouts among the top 100 charities doing the best job. WORTH magazine ranked Girl Scouts among the top 100 charities doing the best job.

“Girl Scouts are the leaders of tomorrow.” 64% of today's women leaders in the United States were Girl Scouts. 64% of today's women leaders in the United States were Girl Scouts. 82% of high-achieving alumnae believe Girl Scouts influenced their success. 82% of high-achieving alumnae believe Girl Scouts influenced their success. G Girls involved in Girl Scouts are more likely to lead healthy successful lives as they develop: character, courage and leadership skills.

“Invest in their futures.” The financial load already carried by the girls through product sales is 60%. The financial load already carried by the girls through product sales is 60%. Let’s lighten their load! Let’s lighten their load! Parents can help lighten your your work load and get involved in their daughter’s Girl Scout life as much as they can. Parents can help lighten your your work load and get involved in their daughter’s Girl Scout life as much as they can. Strong support from our families and friends demonstrates to corporate and foundation donors that our communities... and those we serve are committed to Girl Scouting. Strong support from our families and friends demonstrates to corporate and foundation donors that our communities... and those we serve are committed to Girl Scouting.

“Our work isn’t done yet...” The Family Partnership Campaign is the time for parents and families to join us in our commitment. The Family Partnership Campaign is the time for parents and families to join us in our commitment. Ask parents and guardians in your troop to make Girl Scouting one of their priorities Ask parents and guardians in your troop to make Girl Scouting one of their priorities The most effective way to get contributions is to ask. Ask troop families, extended families, friends and business associates. Ask and ask again. Follow up. The most effective way to get contributions is to ask. Ask troop families, extended families, friends and business associates. Ask and ask again. Follow up.

“Every gift makes a difference.” Family Partnership Campaign Expectations: Family Partnership Campaign Expectations: –Troop Chair Campaign Guide YOUR ROLE MAKE YOUR GIFT TO THE CAMPAIGN How to lead a successful campaign Where the contributions go Common Questions

“Girls of courage, confidence, and character...” My Family Shares Patch Program My Family Shares Patch Program

“Preparing girls for today, tomorrow and forever.” Deadlines Deadlines Additional Ideas and Resources Additional Ideas and Resources Additional Materials Additional Materials

“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.” Thank you! Thank you! We look forward to a GREAT Family Partnership participation. We look forward to a GREAT Family Partnership participation. When you look back at your contribution to the world, remember—you made a difference. When you look back at your contribution to the world, remember—you made a difference.

Family Partnership Campaign 2006 Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast THANK YOU! Questions, Additional Materials? Camile Berry Service Unit Family Partnership Chair