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“You Asked, We Answered”. Message from the CEO Nancy Nygren. GSLC Update 10/1/13. State-of-the-art learning environment allowing GS to explore 21 st century careers and plan Take Action projects
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Message from the CEO • Nancy Nygren
State-of-the-art learning environment allowing GS to explore 21st century careers and plan Take Action projects • GSLC Program will fill a gap in program focused on women in leadership & STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. • Knowledge of STEM is closely linked to success and is a part of every career path. • Girls are giving up early on STEM.
“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.” - Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts of the USA Founder • Marina Park development includes City of Newport Beach’s Sailing and Community Center, Park and Playground as well as Girl Scouts’ GSLC. • $50 for 50 year land lease from City of Newport Beach • Conditional Use Permit issued by City in August 2013 • MOA for City to manage construction of GSLC, resulting in significant cost savings to GSOC. • ~$3M Capital Campaign in 2014 to construct 6,000sf facility • Opportunities for girls & volunteers to provide input on Program
Evening & overnight GSOC troop usage • GS Program linked to Journeys plus experience Newport Beach! • Exciting multi-media, interactive programming • Learn importance of STEM while exploring careers • Explore global Take Action projects while learning to develop one of your own involving STEM
“Girl Scouts empowers girls in our neighborhoods and communities to develop vital leadership skills that last a lifetime. The Girl Scouts Leadership Center will elevate the impact of Girl Scouting by introducing girls to career paths in STEM and other professional service areas at an early age when they have time to think about and plan for their futures.” -Sandra Hutchens, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner
Girl Scouts of Orange County Bylaws Update Field Meeting October 1, 2013
Article XI Field Organization Section 2.B Responsibilities for Decision Influencing
Article III Members of the Corporation Section 3 Election B. Number
Timeline for Bylaws Revisions Layout plan for Delegates March 27, 2013 Layout plan for SUM April 2, 2013 Board approve draft proposal April 25, 2013 Delegates & SUM receive draft proposal May 1, 2013 Member Decision Influencing at Strategy Cafes May/June 2013 Delegates submit report from Cafes June 5, 2013 Board briefed on input received June 19, 2013 Video update to Delegates August 3, 2013 Presentation 2013 August Kickoff August 10, 2013 Board approve final proposal September 18, 2013 Video update to Delegates October 2013 Board & Staff visit SU Meetings for questions October-February 2014 Delegate Briefing January 29, 2014 Delegate VOTE on new Bylaws March 19, 2013
Service Unit Visits When – October 2013 through February 2014 Who – Members of the Board of Directors and GSOC staff Why – Update, clarification, questions