Fundraisers
There are many ways to support Girl Scouting financially:
Capital Campaign
Generous donations to our capital campaign allowed us to build a new girl-friendly facility at 2115 Lexington Road in Louisville, Kentucky, which serves as the council headquarters and is a visible reminder of our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
The center was built to help fulfill the need for more program, training, and staff space due to a steady membership increase. The new facility houses a girl program center with a troop house available for overnight accommodations, a girl and adult learning center, a room that is a meeting space just for girls, and a double climbing wall and bouldering wall.
We are grateful for the financial support we have received for our first ever capital campaign. Although we have secured $1,713,000 to build the new facility, there are still many naming opportunities throughout the building. Please contact Stacy Funk, director of development and marketing, at 502-636-0900 ext. 240 for more information.
The building has helped our council stay current with the contemporary needs of girls. More and more girls are building courage and overcoming fears on the rock climbing wall, learning through activities in the arts and crafts room, and building self-esteem through special programs held in the Girls’ Café. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana has built a home that will leave a lasting legacy for girls and adults in our communities. We believe this legacy is a key ingredient to our future success. If you haven’t been by to see us yet, please call; we’ll be happy to give you a tour. Our home is your home.
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Bricks and Blocks
Honor a loved one on the Wall of Fame. Honor your troop, group, or individual with a brick or block in the Court of Honor at the new Girl Scout Program & Learning Center (located in Louisville, KY, and serving 57 counties). Troops and/or individuals can be honored through the purchase of an engraved commemorative block (the block is 6 lines with 14 characters in each line) for $300 or an engraved commemorative brick (the brick is 3 lines with 14 characters in each line) for $150 to be placed in the Court of Honor. Call Suzy Gessner at 502-636-0900 x233 or e-mail her at
sgessner@kyanags.org to place your order. We will continue to take orders until the Court of Honors is full.
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Investing in Futures Breakfast - November 13, 2007
Thanks to all who joined us at The Olmsted in Louisville in 2007, and thank you to our wonderful sponsors! This year's fundraising breakfast was one of our best ever. We hope that everyone was inspired to help girls in their communities through the work of the Girl Scout organization.
Benefiting Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, this breakfast always promises to be inspirational, educational, and definitely a lot of fun! We guarantee that when people discover what Girl Scouts is doing for girls, they will be WOWed. To those to attended, thank you for making it possible for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana to expand our work in the community and for investing in futures! Thank you to those who volunteered to make this event a wonderful experience. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a table captain or volunteeering in other ways for 2008, please contact Suzy Gessner at 502-636-0900 ext. 233, 888-771-5170, or sgessner@kyanags.org.
The Investing in Futures Society was created in 2003 with nine founding members who joined with a five-year commitment at the $1,000 level. This society is the first multiple-year pledge society that the council has initiated and is aimed at funding day-to-day operations. Our council hopes to expand the Society with the help of concerned people in the community who believe in the importance of Girl Scouting. With support from this society, our goal is to make Girl Scouts available to every girl, everywhere.
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BB&T Presents Desserts First - January 24, 2008
On January 24, 2008, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will hold the second annual Desserts First fundraising event. Louisville’s finest restaurant chefs will create original desserts using the well-known Girl Scout Cookie varieties as the key ingredient and presented them for tasting at the Marriott Louisville Downtown.
This signature event is open to the public at large and will create an opportunity in which guests may network and enjoy an evening with friends, while sampling delicious, one-of-a-kind desserts created for this event only. The evening will also include music, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, a judging crowning the best dessert of the event, and many more surprises! Guests will also vote and participate in the “People’s Choice” awards.
All funds raised from this event go to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, which serves over 22,000 girls and 6,800 adult volunteers in 60 counties in central and western Kentucky and southern Indiana. Tickets: $50. Corporate tables available for $1000. For more information, please call Suzy Gessner at 502-636-0900, ext. 233 or sgessner@kyanags.org or visit the area dedicated to the event.
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Champions 4 Her Run, Walk, & Festival - June 21, 2008
Champions 4 Her Walk, Run & Festival is a new, local event that will bring together ten area non-profit organizations to raise funds and awareness for the issues facing today's local women. Louisville ranks near the bottom on all critical measures affecting women and families, and Champions 4 Her Walk, Run & Festival is a homegrown effort to change that in a positive way. Participating teams and individuals will be able to run or walk a 5K, enjoy a festival on the Waterfront, and decide exactly how their fundraising efforts are distributed among the organizations. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is one of these benefiting organizations. For more information or to register for this event, please visit www.champions4her.com/festival.htm.
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Power of C3 Tours
We are anxious to reconnect with alumni and friends of Girl Scouting and urge you to contact us. Attending a tour will give us a chance to show you the great things we're doing for girls in your community. Tours are a one-hour session focused on the achievements of girls in Girl Scouting today. The tours are held at the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Program and Learning Center, 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, Kentucky, on a variety of days and times. Please contact Suzy Gessner for more information (502-636-0900 or 888-771-5170).
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Tuesdays with Terry
Tuesdays with Terry Schedule
April 22 8:00 a.m.
May 20 8:00 a.m.
Meet the CEO of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, Terry Blackwell, and join a small group of community leaders for coffee, conversation, and a tour of the Girl Scout Program & Learning Center. The PLC is located at 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville. A light breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to Stacy Funk, 502-636-0900 ext. 240.
Related Article: Jefferstontown Mayor Clay Foreman and volunteer Judy Steinhauer visit the PLC
Annual Golf Tournament - June 2, 2008
Perkey Printing Team (pictured) won First Place Men’s Team.
Vintage Printing Team won First Place Mixed Team.
Thank you to all who participated for another great year in 2007! Everyone had a great time. The tournament raised over $44,000, which will be used to provide programs for all girls who want or need to be Girl Scouts.
Sponsored by Kellogg's Snacks and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, the 2008 golf tournament will again be held at Quail Chase Golf Club, 7000 Cooper Chapel Rd., Louisville, Kentucky, 40229, 1:00 pm Tee Off. The format is Foursome Scramble/Captain's Choice. The entry fee includes greens fees and cart, hole-in-one contest on 3 holes, prizes on specialty holes, trophies from Louisville Stoneware, dinner (golf attire), door prizes, and silent auction (featuring golf clubs, golf items, and much more!). Fees are as follows:
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Corporate Sponsor
Includes four entry fees plus special recognition as a Corporate Sponsor in the program and signage the day of the tournament. |
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Hole-in-One Sponsor
Includes special signage on one of the three "Hole-in-One" holes and recognition in program. |
| $200 |
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Hole Sponsor
Sponsors' names will be prominently displayed the day of the tournament. |
| $150 |
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Per Person
Includes golf & dinner. |
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Dinner Only |
We are grateful for your past participation and request your support again in 2008. If you will be joining the tournament for the first time, prepare yourself for a relaxing, enjoyable day of golf with friends. Please contact Suzy Gessner at 502-636-0900 ext. 233 or 888-771-5170 for an entry form or more information. Online registration for this event will be available closer to the 2008 date.
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Change a Girl's Life Campaign
Your small change will make a BIG difference in the lives of girls in your community! The Change a Girl’s Life Campaign was developed to reach out to all the families of all the girls that our council serves and ask them to make a donation to support Girl Scouting in Kentuckiana.
The campaign will take place between January 1 and April 15. Troops will be responsible for handing in their money by April 15 to their service unit Family & Community Partnership chair. If turned in by the deadline, all troops averaging $10 per girl will receive a patch.
Why do we need to ask our families to contribute to Girl Scouting? We are asking parents to make an investment in Girl Scouting because their daughters directly benefit. The actual cost of Girl Scouting is not being passed on to the families. The true cost is more than $250 per girl annually. Donations keep Girl Scouting affordable.
Some easy ways to save change and make a difference
- Mom can donate the loose change in her purse when she comes home from work.
- Dad can donate any change he saves by using coupons at the grocery store.
- Look under the couch cushions – you never know what loose change you might find!
- Make it a fun family project to support Girl Scouts.
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Girl Scout Cookie Program
Supporting the cookie program helps girls develop self-confidence, business skills, and teamwork. All registered Brownies, Juniors, and Girl Scouts ages 11-17 are eligible to participate in the annual sale, which generate revenue for both the troops and the local council. Troops use the money for pins and badges, program materials, and special activities. cookie revenue helps the council recruit, train, and support volunteers; offer program activities and summer camps at a very low cost; maintain council properties; and offer financial aid in the form of scouterships to ensure that Girl Scouting is available to all girls, no matter their economic status.
Thanks to all of our cookie customers! Remember, the cookie program runs through March 16, 2008. If you want to purchase cookies, or if you would like to donate cookies to an organization as part of our Hometown Heroes project, please let us know. To see the cookie varieties, cookie recipes, and other cookie information, visit our cookie program page.
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Fall Product Sale
The Fall Product Program usually occurs annually in October and is a way for troops to finance a planned activities and events. The fundraiser offers to the public the QSP quality magazine/music program, as well as items from the Ashdon Farms Nuts/Candy program.
Proceeds from the Fall Product Program help support maintenance of camps, financial assistance, and girl program opportunities. Parental and volunteer support is crucial to the success of this council-sponsored, money-earning activity. For additional information on the sale, please contact Karen Smallwood, 502-636-0900 or 888-771-5170 ext. 242 or visit the special section dedicated to Fall Product Sale.
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