Annual Meeting of the Membership Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Welcome The Association of Girl Scout Executive Staff (AGSES) is the only national professional organization maintained for the purpose of enhancing professional excellence for all employed (and formerly employed) Girl Scout staff. AGSES is an independent, voluntary association and is an active, working organization that encourages participation from every member. It serves as a nationwide voice for all Girl Scout staff.

Housekeeping How GoToWebinar works… Use computer with headset or computer with phone All muted Can type into question log to ask question or raise your hand and we will unmute you

Agenda Leadership Message – Kate Genaitis Financial Update – Jean Ann Hughes Bylaws Revisions (Vote) – Kate Genaitis Report on Salt Lake City AGSES Activities – Hall of Fame Inductees –Patty Williams and Kelly Day Membership Update – Janet Ridenour Fund Development Update – Bonnie Batchelor Nominating Committee Update – Joan Gibson Professional Development Update – Wendy Weeden Communication Plans - Anne Hyde What’s Next Q and A Adjournment

President’s Message Kate Genaitis, President

YOUR ASSOCIATION Brief History of AGSES 2014 in Review Revisiting our purpose in today’s environment You are the key to success

YOUR BOARD Joan Gibson Anne Hyde Bertha Koch Patty Williams Julie Fox Kay Flavin Kelly DayBonnie Batchelor Stephanie PommierJean Ann Hughes Janet Ridenour Wendy WeedenKate Genaitis

Treasurer’s Report Jean Ann Hughes

Financial Update Balance in savings and checking as of 12/31/14 $30,734 Membership Pins on hand$ 4,235 Leaders are Born Pins on hand$ 3,070 Total Assets as of 12/31/14$38, Income (including value of Lifetime Memberships Recognized in 2014) $34, Expense $11,077

Bylaws Revision: Major Changes Eliminated Executive Committee Written notice includes electronic methods Only one vice president Alternates terms Financial review rather than audit 60 day notice for various meetings dropped to 30 days

Take Vote on Bylaws We will launch a poll for voting (Yes, No, Abstain): I vote in favor of approving the proposed bylaws changes (with the proviso that the change in eliminating 2nd VP and reducing Nominating Committee to 5 would take effect at end of terms of 2015).

AGSES in Salt Lake City Co-Chairs: Patty Williams Convention committee members were: Bertha Koch, Joan Gibson, Nancy Hatch, Tracy Keller, Stephanie Pommier, Traci Roberts, Sally Swanson, Kate Genaitis, Wendy Weeden, Bonnie Batchelor, Camile Berry and Linda Neeley Kelly Day

Highlights of AGSES in Salt Lake City Something different!  AGSES Hub  Activities Tuesday through Saturday  Hall of Fame  2 sponsorships  Future convention feedback

Hall of Fame Celebration Inductees Wendy Weeden, Bonnie Batchelor and Denise Valz with GSUSA CEO Anna Maria Chavez. Inductees not in attendance were Margaret Johnson and Sherry Sybesma

Membership Update Janet Ridenour, 2 nd VP

Membership Report Annual Members 55 5 Year Members 5 Lifetime Members 202 Total: 262 Council Partners: Girl Scouts-Virginia Skyline

Membership Report Year Annual Assoc. Lifetime Total NA

Membership Report Membership Fee Structure Annual 1-year Membership Dues - $50 Annual 5-year Membership Dues - $200 Lifetime Membership - $500 Council Partnership - $1000

Fund Development Update Bonnie Batchelor, Member at Large

Contributions Received 2014 Tribute Fund: $ 500 Sustaining Gifts: $ 800 Conference Scholarship Fund: $ 200 Salt Lake City Sponsorship: $5,000 ($2,500 in 2014, $2,500 in 2015)

Nominating Committee Report Joan Gibson, Member at Large & Nominating Committee Chair

Nominating Committee Report 2015 Nominating Committee Goal Statement By December 1, 2015, the nominating committee will facilitate the nomination and voting process for board and nominating committee positions with vacancies in – Call for interest on board or nominating committee

Nominating Committee Report Nominating Committee 2015 Joan Gibson (Chair), GS of the MO Heartland Bertha Koch, Retired - Colorado Patty Williams, GS of Kansas Heartland Beth Yates, GS of the Colonial Coast Jennifer Woolley, GS of Wisconsin-Badgerland Laura Wijkowski, Retired-Oklahoma

Professional Development Wendy Weeden, 1 st VP

Professional Development Report Learning opportunities in 2014 :  Walk-through of new website  Colleague Connection: IT in Girl Scout Councils  Book Club: Success Principles  4 Workshops in Salt Lake City  Tuesday Tips and Tools: ongoing

Professional Development Goal Statement To provide opportunities for active Girl Scout staff to engage in career-enhancing knowledge, exchange best practices, engage in cooperative learning and connect with colleagues. To provide opportunities for inactive Lifetime Members/Alumna to reconnect and support the ongoing work of the Association. Efforts will strengthen both AGSES and the Girl Scout Movement.

Plans for 2015 Recruit at least 6 people to form the professional development committee. Offer at least 18 learning opportunities for GS staff: – Colleague Conversations – various topics – Like-Job, Virtual Meet Ups – with a moderator – Use groups established on the website – Book Club – series – Mentoring opportunities Tuesday Tips Develop a plan to provide foundational learning for membership and volunteerism staff

Suggestions for Topics or Presenters What topics would you like to see AGSES offer in 2015? Do you have suggestions for people we should approach about presenting, etc.?

Communications – Updated Brand Materials Logo and Letterhead Brochure – Facebook Campaigns 100 new “Likes” by September GS Week Blitz – Membership Drive 50 new members by September Social media campaign Contact lapsed members “Invite a Friend” promo Anne Julie Stephanie

What’s Next ⇒ We need YOU! Your assistance Your participation in our community! – Visit the website – Share with others you know Your membership renewal Your assistance in updating our records

QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU We look forward to engaging with you in 2015! Feedback, questions can be sent to