Annual Meeting of the Membership

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

WelcomeThe 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 FoxKay FlavinKelly DayBonnie Batchelor

Stephanie PommierJean Ann HughesJanet Ridenour

Wendy Weeden

Kate 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 $38,039

•2014 Income (including value of Lifetime

Memberships Recognized in 2014) $34,963 • 2014 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,• 2nd VP

Membership Report

Annual Members 555 Year Members 5Lifetime Members 202

Total: 262

Council Partners: Girl Scouts-Virginia Skyline

Membership Report

Year Annual Assoc. Lifetime Total

2014 60 NA 202 262

2013 24 0 200 225

2012 74 2 197 273

2011 165 8 203 376

2010 224 12 204 440

2009 292 14 211 517

2008 467 24 209 700

 

Membership Report

Membership Fee Structure

Annual 1-year Membership Dues - $50 Annual 5-year Membership Dues - $200Lifetime Membership - $500Council 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 2016.

– 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, 1st 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 tokgenaitis@gmail.com