The end of the year always provides the
perfect opportunity to reflect upon the accomplishments of both individuals and
organizations, and GSSA is no exception. We feel that 2011 has definitely been
a good year for Girl Scouting in southern Alabama, and we are eager to start
2012 - the Year of the Girl! Before we say farewell to 2011, though, we want to
share with you some of our council's accomplishments. We think you might be
impressed!
In 2011,
our council's staff, with your support:
· Increased
membership across
our 30 counties.
· Presented more than
65
council-wide program events, filling more than 6,500 slots for
girls to attend programming.
· Processed 1,532 volunteer
applications,
served 167 volunteers are fall kickoffs, certified 105 volunteers in camping, 18
in canoeing and 49 in first aid and CPR. Fielded thousands of questions and
phone calls in an effort to assist our volunteers, parents and constituents
· Served
1,551
girls through our
outreach programs who otherwise could not afford to participate in Girl
Scouting. To serve these girls, we implemented 13
grants, which
provided programming in their communities.
We believe Girl Scouts made a difference
in the lives of countless girls and their families in southern Alabama in 2011,
and we certainly hope you agree.
We are looking forward to another great
year with you and all our Girl Scouts in 2012!
