Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Inc.
Building Girls of Courage, Confidence and Character who make the world a better place
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
The Girl Scout program is centered around the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), and the best way to deliver the GSLE to girls is through Journeys—powerful, fun, and exciting books and awards that are the core of the Girl Scout program. Today’s effective leaders stress collaboration, inclusion, and a commitment to improving the world around them. Girls themselves tell us that a leader is defined not only by the qualities and skills she hones but also by how she uses those skills and qualities to make a difference in the world—to achieve transformational change! The Girl Scout Journeys correlate with curriculum standards for classroom use in the state of Florida. State standards are what students are expected to learn and form the basis for the way teachers are trained and what they must teach in the classroom. Each Girl Scout Journey is full of content and hands-on experiences, and mirror the benchmarks for curriculum taught in the classroom.
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)engages girls in three key activities: discovering who they are and what they value; connecting with others; and taking action to make the world a better place. The entire Girl Scout program, regardless of the exact topic, is designed to lead to 15 national leadership outcomes (or benefits) that stem from these three keys.
STEM
Over 160,000 Girl Scouts participate in STEM programs annually. We introduce Girl Scouts of every age to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to help them see how they can actually improve the world—whether they're discovering how a car's engine runs, learning to manage finances, or caring for animals.
Outdoor Education
Through Girl Scouting, girls see the Earth as their home. Whether they're learning about endangered wildlife, developing creative recycling projects, or working toward a grade-level award, girls focus on care, conservation, and responsibility. They make sure the beauty and wonder of our planet endure for future generations to enjoy.
We inspire girls to develop a lasting commitment to the environment
Entrepreneurship
The Girl Scout Cookie Program lets girls show the world their entrepreneurial spirit as key members of the world’s largest girl-led business. As cookie entrepreneurs, girls gain essential life skills and work as a team to accomplish common goals and solve problems, while building the confidence they need to shine as girls, as young women, and as future leaders.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Member 2014
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
In Girl Scouting, girls discover, connect, and take action as they become leaders. The entire Girl Scout program, regardless of the exact topic, is designed to lead to leadership outcomes (or benefits) that stem from these three keys.
Discover Key: Girls understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world. The benefits intended for girls from the discover key include: developing a strong sense of self, developing positive values, gaining practical life skills and practicing healthy living, seeking challenges in the world, and developing critical thinking skills.
Connect Key: Girls care about, inspire, and team with others locally and globally. Benefits for girls include: developing healthy relationships, promoting cooperation and team-building, resolving conflicts, advancing diversity in a multicultural world, and feeling connected to their local and global communities.
Take Action Key: Girls act to make the world a better place. Benefits intended for girls include: identifying community needs, working as resourceful problem-solvers, educating and inspiring others to act, advocating for themselves and others, at home and around the world, and feeling empowered to make a difference.
The most powerful component of the take action key is, not only do Girl Scouts themselves benefit as they grow in their leadership skills, but communities, the nation, and the world benefit as well. Taking action translates to making the world a better place.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), formed in 2000, is a vital extension of Girl Scouts of the USA. The GSRI conducts original research, evaluation, and outcomes measurement studies, releases critical facts and findings, and provides resources essential for the advancement of the well-being and safety of girls living in today's world. The GSRI also informs public policy and advocacy for Girl Scouting.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
GSWCF serves nearly 21,000 girls in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Sumter, Marion, Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 12/13/2023
Mrs. Cami Gibertini
Hancock Whitney
Term: 2023 - 2025
Cami Gibertini
Hancock Whitney
Deidre Dixon
University of Tampa
Lynn Jackson Dorman
Stephen Ponzillo
Regions Financial Corporation
Michelene Everett
American Express Global Business
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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