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GSUSA Names New CEO
Anna Marie Chávez’ Named Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to announce that Anna Maria Chávez, who grew up in a small town in southern Arizona and rose to become deputy chief of staff to that state’s then-Gov. Janet Napolitano, has been appointed to the top post at the iconic organization. Chávez is set to officially assume her new role at the Girl Scouts National Council Session/52nd Convention in November.
Chávez’s appointment as the 19th chief executive of Girl Scouts, among the largest and most widely recognized nonprofits in the country, comes as the organization readies to launch a national celebration as part of its 100th anniversary designed to honor its legacy and create urgency around girls’ issues. She will replace Kathy Cloninger, who is retiring after leading the organization for eight years.
“Girl Scouts is the premier leadership organization for girls with a trailblazing legacy that stretches nearly 100 years,” said Chávez, who currently serves as chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. “The country has never needed Girl Scouts more than it does today. What girls are accomplishing in Girl Scouting is inspiring. I have seen it firsthand in Texas, and I intend to tell that story far and wide. I’m eager to work with our partners across the country as the organization embarks on a new century of empowering girls to take the lead in their own lives and make a difference in their communities and across the world.”
Connie Lindsey, National President of Girl Scouts of the USA, said: “Anna Maria is the right person at the right time for our organization. She has a tremendous track record, and her visionary leadership is going to be invaluable as we work to fulfill our mission to be the premier leadership experience for girls in ways that are relevant, engaging and meaningful.”
Chávez will take over as chief executive after a dramatic period of change for the organization. Kathy Cloninger has led Girl Scouts through a historic transformation designed to ensure that the organization delivers the best leadership experience for a new generation of girls whose lives—and the opportunities they face—are ever changing. The wide-ranging effort has included consolidating councils from 312 to 112, as well as developing a nationally consistent program portfolio for girls that includes a series of leadership journeys, or coordinated series of activities grouped around a theme, and a revamped system of badges and awards that align with the leadership program.
“What a testament to the kind of leadership we have within the Girl Scout Movement that we were able to select one of our own to lead our organization into its second century,” said Cloninger, who acceded to the top post after nearly three decades of executive roles in Girl Scouting, including as chief executive officer of the Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley in Tennessee. “Anna Maria exemplifies the leadership qualities that we strive to teach all of our girls and she is going to be an inspiration to all girls and a strong advocate on their behalf.”
Chávez grew up in a Mexican-American family in the small town of Eloy, Arizona, and later in Phoenix. She holds a law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law and a bachelor’s degree in American history from Yale University. Bar admissions include the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, Arizona Supreme Court, and U.S. Supreme Court. Her husband Robert is a financial industry executive and they have a son, Michael.
GSCNC Welcomes New Director of Membership
Tonya Muse Named Director of Membership for Girl Scout Council
The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tonya Muse as Director of Membership. Muse will oversee membership operations, providing strategic direction for the Council, which serves nearly 90,000 members. GSCNC, a leadership development organization for girls, is comprised of 4,900 Girl Scout troops serving girls ages 5-17, and 27,000 adult volunteers in the District of Columbia and 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
Muse has extensive experience in managing people, programs, budgets and marketing. Before joining GSCNC, Muse, a Certified Association Executive (CAE), worked for the Washington Post, and has spent the majority of her career as a vice president and manager.
“Tonya comes to us with 19 years of experience in management, membership services, fundraising and staff supervision. She joins our organization at an important time,” said Colleen Cibula, Chief Operating Officer, GSCNC. “Girl Scouts celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2012—an exciting time for every girl to become a part of Girl Scouts! Tonya will help lead the Girl Scout movement into the next era.”
Muse, a Prince George’s County, MD resident, is the proud mother of three children, the youngest a Girl Scout Brownie. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland.
GSCNC also welcomes Deborah Burgess, GSCNC Area Membership Manager for St Mary’s, Charles, Calvert and Prince George’s Counties. She will be based in the Girl Scout Waldorf, MD office and responsible for membership development and Girl Scouting in that region. Burgess brings over 20 years of exceptional managerial experience to the Council.
Burgess is a Waldorf, MD resident who earned her Bachelor’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University and her MBA from Xavier University.
Searching for the Next Women of Distinction
Calling all Women in the Eastern Panhandle Area
The Shenandoah Region is encouraging businesses, organizations and individuals to nominate an outstanding woman for the 2011 Women of Distinction. Women from the Eastern Panhandle, Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties, West Virginia who have distinguished themselves as leaders and excellent role models for girls are eligible for this prestigious honor. Click here to see the nomination forms.
Submissions are due by June 3, 2011 to the following addresses:
Mail: Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, 153 McMillan Court, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25404-6316
Fax: 304.263.8836
Email: WOD@gscnc.org
The Women of Distinction program benefits the Girl Scout of the Nation’s Capital-Shenandoah Region and helps to support three local Gold Award Scholarships.
Click here to download the Nomination Packet as a PDF.
Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital Names New CEO!
Today, the President of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC), Diane Tipton, announced the appointment of Lidia Soto-Harmon as the organization’s CEO. Soto-Harmon will lead the non-profit leadership organization for girls, which serves 90,000 members, (including 62,000 girls ages 5-17) in the Greater Washington Region, covering the District of Columbia and 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. She will take on her new role immediately.
Please see our website for all the details.
Announcing the 2010 Women of Distinction
What does it take to be a woman of distinction? Rebecca “Becky” Linton, Betty Lou Harmison and Sheila M. Hamilton know the answer. They’ve been named this year’s Women of Distinction. The Women of Distinction program is in its sixth year. The program benefits local Girl Scouts and helps to fund the Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship fund. A special event is held in honor of the Women of Distinction on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg.
For more about these exceptional women, check out this article featured in The Journal.
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GSCNC’s Proud Gold Award Tradition
Gold Award Recipients
Did you know that GSCNC has the largest number of Girl Scouts to achieve the Gold Award? From 2009 to 2010, 220 Girl Scouts in the Greater Washington Region earned their Gold Award!
The Gold Award is Girl Scouting’s highest honor. It’s earned only by a select group of Girl Scouts who demonstrate a commitment not only to community service, but to advocating for lasting change.
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and incredibly passionate Girl Scouts that are making a difference in their communities.
Click here for more information on obtaining your Gold Award
Leading the Way
Girl Scouts from the Greater Washington region have many opportunities to participate in important high-profile events that occur in our Capital. The exposure helps our girls envision a future where they will lead. Leave a comment telling us about a Girl Scout leadership opportunity you have experienced!
Here’s one local Girl Scout’s recent experience at the White House’s International Women’s Day reception.
http://blog-aauw.org/2010/03/09/at-the-white-house-for-international-womens-day/
