Imagine….Framing the past, picturing the future Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Delegate Education January 24, 2009

Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouting ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar la confianza en si mismas, el valor y los principios para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.

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. * The word "God" can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on one's spiritual beliefs. When reciting the Girl Scout Promise, it is okay to replace the word "God" with whatever word your spiritual beliefs dictate. 3

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. 4

Purpose A meeting of the delegates of the Girl Scout Council of Central New York for ongoing information and education to impact the legal vote to merge Delegates: Elected Service Unit Representatives Board of Directors Board Development Committee 5

Group Exercise Presentation- Sue Stewart, CEO Governance- Laura Madelone, 1 st Vice President, Board of Directors Followup 6

Group Exercise 7

GSUSA Core Business Strategies World’s best integrated personal leadership development program differentiated by grade level, which defines activities and outcomes and offers flexible ways to participate. Nimble, state-of-the-art system for volunteerism. Increased contributed income to fund a vibrant Girl Scout Movement. Compelling, contemporary brand to transform the Girl Scout image Effective organizational structure and democratic governance system that enhance decisiveness, speed of action and use of resources 8

Bold Brand StrategyNew Volunteer Systems New Program Experience Philanthropy/ Funding for Girls Streamlined Structure & Improved Governance Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouts Strategic Priorities

What drives our economic engine? What can we be best in the world at? What are we most passionate about? Going from GOOD TO GREAT Going from Good to Great

Challenges Growth in diverse communities Population shifts Competition Change in family dynamics Expectations from funders

Transformation Imperative for Success Given where we are today, we face a challenge of transformation. Incrementalism will not get us there!

Alignment Positions All Councils To: Expand program delivery to more girls Attract adequate funding Achieve brand consistency Respond to population shifts

Research In Support of Alignment Internal nationwide analyses External research on strategic restructuring

Building A High Capacity Council –Leadership that inspires, prioritizes, makes decisions, provides direction and innovates –Is adaptive and exhibits a high degree of flexibility –Exhibits seamless integration and coordination of effort among departments, programs and services –Designs and implements superior organizational functions that maximize services for its members and constituents 15

Leveraging Our Strengths History Scale People Expertise Brand

Imagine… The Future State Girl Scouts Of NYPENN Pathways ** June 2009**

Alignment partners: county jurisdiction –Thousand Islands: St Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis –Foothills: Oneida, Madison, Herkimer –Central New York: Oswego, Onondaga, Cortland –Indian Hills: Chenango, Broome, Delaware, Otsego –Seven Lakes: Wayne, Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Allegany, Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Tompkins, Tioga, Tioga (Pa.), Bradford (Pa.) 18

NYPENN Pathways 19

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways GSUSA Board vote August 26, 2006: Re-alignment and Core Strategies CRC selected and work begins GSCCNY Board approves good faith and letter of agreement –May 2008 New Name- Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways 20

Council Alignment Committee 21

Next Steps Alignment Day One anticipated June 2009 Work of the Council Realignment Committee and all subcommittees continues with integration of council work and activities. »New CEO: recruitment and hire- February 2009 »Location of CEO office to be determined based on a variety of components 22

Board Resolutions February 2009: –Agreement and Plan of Merger –Articles of Incorporation –Bylaws resolution Delegate vote –Agreement and Plan to Merge –Bylaws –Single slate board Ongoing work of CAC: Developing combined workplace culture for staff and volunteers 23

CELEBRATION: Framing our past….picturing our future Sunday May 17 at Camp Hoover 24

Day One Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Girl Scout Leadership Program 25

Discover Connect + Take Action Leadership + =

Governance GSCCNY Bylaws Agreement and Plan of Merger Article of Incorporation GS NYPENN Pathways Bylaws Board 27

Questions 28

The volunteer value Your commitment and passion to the Girl Scout Movement are indispensable. We value and celebrate your dedication and ask you to join us as we embark on our newest adventure. 29

Additional Information Complete powerpoint presentation- Delegate Section Alignment update National Council feedback GSCCNY: Our Promise- goals and budget for 08-09

Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouting ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar la confianza en si mismas, el valor y los principios para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.