GSNCA Board of Directors Approves Property Plan Resolution

This morning the board of directors for Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to reconsider the three phase property plan approved in May 2012. The resolution states that no GSNCA camp properties will be sold during the re-evaluation process pending the outcome of a new comprehensive strategic plan that will be developed for the organization. This plan will include obtaining new input from the membership, outside experts and community partners.

“The original intent of the 2012 property plan was to continue offering camping in fewer facilities across the Council's geography while expanding program opportunities and improving standards,” said Rachel Russell, board president.

“Since the plan was unveiled, a number of our membership has raised concerns about the closing and sale of camp properties as detailed in the three phase property plan, and the impact it may have on Girl Scouts as a whole. Many firmly believe that if given the opportunity, they can help GSNCA by raising enough community support to aid in the ongoing operational and capital needs of the camps,” said Russell. “We will continue to include our membership in this new strategic planning process to help garner the best and most creative solutions in determining how we best meet, grow and sustain our Girl Scout outdoor programs for generations to come.” 

To view the entire resolution and other property updates, please follow this link: girlscoutsnca.org/property.

Girl Scouts Elect New Board Members

The Girl Scouts North-Central Alabama elected the following officers at the annual meeting held April 27: President – Rachel Russell of Shelby County, retired, AT&T (pictured); First Vice President – Dawn Stanley of Huntsville, space launch systems system engineering and integration technical manager, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center; Second Vice President – Sarah Edwards of St. Clair County, retired registered pharmacist; Third Vice-President – Mary Edna Wuertenberger of Calhoun County, retired, GSUSA; Secretary – Tina Waggoner of Shelby County, community volunteer; and Treasurer – Cindi Vice of Jefferson County, chief financial officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. 

Directors elected to the board include Peter Bosworth of Shelby County, assistant director, UAB Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging; Marlene Brown of Jefferson County, accountant, Vulcan Materials; Pam Callaway of North Carolina, community volunteer; Diane Dunning of St. Clair County, assistant attorney general, State of Alabama DHR; Steven Hobbs of Tuscaloosa County, law professor, University of Alabama; Barbara Johnson of Shelby County, retired pediatric nurse practitioner, Elaine Kwarcinski of Shelby County, substation construction manager, Alabama Power Company; Rachel Poovey of Morgan County, principal, Decatur City Schools; Kathleen Rose-Byington of Jefferson County, artist; Dr. Sally Smith of Talladega County, owner, Sleeping Giant Veterinary Clinic; Aaron Tews of Shelby County, senior estimator, Honeywell International; and Ruth Ellen Yeager of Jefferson County, certified women's health nurse practitioner.