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Upcoming GS Dates5th Annual Camporee Product Program ProgramBronze, Silver, & Gold Awards2015 Camp HighlightsCamp CEOOutdoor Program & PartnershipsTravelThe Girl Scout MissionBoard of DirectorsDonor RecognitionSponsors & Donors

Connections

NMGirlScouts.org

Council Contact Info & HoursCouncil Headquarters (Albuquerque): p: 505.343.1040 f: 505.343.1050

Business Hours (Headquarters): Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm Friday: 8am-12pm

Office Closure Dates: 9/7, 9/11, 10/9, 10/12

LaTienda505.923.2522Shop Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 10am-5pmFriday: 9am-12pmSelect Saturdays from 9am-2pm: 10/3, 12/5

Summer 2015 Edition

Throughout a Girl Scouts experience, girls and volunteers have many opportunities to learn, experience, and explore choices and options for their futures. And our experienced, accomplished staff, and Board come ready to contribute to the growth of our next generation of women leaders.

On my desk is a very old framed picture of an adult hand with a small hand of baby in its palm. The words state: We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give. As I reflect upon my hopes for your Girl Scout experience, this phrase has great meaning. We hope that our girls will contemplate, with new knowledge and experience, what they want to do to make a living in their futures and simultaneously consider how they will give back to the world throughout their lifetimes.

We know that when girls succeed, they become women who succeed and woman build strong families and strong communities- all of which make the world a better place for all. And we know if we had more women at the “table where decisions are made” that we would have a very different world- one characterized by our unique female attributes.

So to our girls and volunteers, embrace this wonderful Girl Scout opportunity and change the world for your futures.

I thank our girls and volunteers for taking advantage of the opportunity to develop leadership skills, explore the world around them, and who have chosen to make their world a better place.

In appreciation of each and every one of you, Peggy Sanchez Mills

Upcoming Program & Event Dates5th Annual Camporee, Rotary Park, Bernalillo Sept 12-13 Families, Troops. Day $5, overnight $20.

Family Rafting Adventure, Camp Elliott Barker Sept 12-13 Families. Children should be 6 years old

or older. $100 per person.

Girl Scout Day at the State Fair Sept. 18 Families, Troops.

Rancho Fall Clean Weekend Sept 18-20 Families, Troops. Reg deadline 9/8.

Barker Fall Clean Weekend Sept 25-27 Families, Troops. Reg deadline 9/15.

Lobo Sports Series: Volleyball Sept. 26 Families, Troops.

Trunk or Treat, Albuquerque Council Office Oct. 29 Families, Troops. Reg deadline 10/20.

Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Nov. 7 Families, Troops, Board. Reg deadline 11/2.

Lobos Sports Series: FootballBattle of the Scouts! Nov. 21 Families, Troops.

For further information, visit our website: nmgirlscouts.org -> Program

Training DatesFirst Aid / CPR (Albuquerque) August 15, September 19, October 3, November 21, December 12

Outdoor CoreSept. 12-13 Sumner Lake (Clovis)October 3-4 Santa Fe/Los AlamosOctober 17-18 ABQ Service Center

Are You Registered? Have you renewed your membership for the 2015-2016 Girl Scout year? You must be a registered Girl Scout to participate in the upcoming MagNut sale. Remember, you can now register online! NMGirlScouts.org

5th Annual GSNMT CamporeeSeptember 12-13, 2015

STEM

Outdoor Education & Activities

Girl Scout Traditions

... and more!

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2015. $20 for day & overnight. $5 for day only.

Registration information online: NMGirlScouts.org

Child And Babysitting SafetySaturday, October 10, 2015 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | $55.25 per personBabysitting is usually a teenager’s first attempt at building and running a small business. Southwest CPR’s Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) course gives teenagers everything they need to know, from getting started, to dealing with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips. Class location: Southwest CPR, Albuquerque. Contact GSNMT for more information. Register soon, class size strictly limited to 12 students.

Camporee Exhibitors: 505access, The Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project, CNM FUSE Makerspace, NM Museum of Natural History, Weather Balloon Launch, Explora, Epson, City of Rio Rancho Conservation, NM Ag in the Classroom, ABQ Mini Maker Faire/Quelab, , and more!

Camporee support from the following grants and sponsors: Intel, Sandia National Lab / Lockheed Martin, Xcel Energy, RGK Foundation, BBVA Compass, United Way of Central New Mexico, and LANL Foundation.

Upcoming Program & Event Dates5th Annual Camporee, Rotary Park, Bernalillo Sept 12-13 Families, Troops. Day $5, overnight $20.

Family Rafting Adventure, Camp Elliott Barker Sept 12-13 Families. Children should be 6 years old

or older. $100 per person.

Girl Scout Day at the State Fair Sept. 18 Families, Troops.

Rancho Fall Clean Weekend Sept 18-20 Families, Troops. Reg deadline 9/8.

Barker Fall Clean Weekend Sept 25-27 Families, Troops. Reg deadline 9/15.

Lobo Sports Series: Volleyball Sept. 26 Families, Troops.

Trunk or Treat, Albuquerque Council Office Oct. 29 Families, Troops. Reg deadline 10/20.

Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Nov. 7 Families, Troops, Board. Reg deadline 11/2.

Lobos Sports Series: FootballBattle of the Scouts! Nov. 21 Families, Troops.

For further information, visit our website: nmgirlscouts.org -> Program

2015 End Hunger in New Mexico Girl Scout Challenge!Did you know? NM has the worst child hunger in the country. 1 in 3 children do not have enough to eat. Every day 40,000 New Mexicans seek out food assistance. How can you help?

Make a difference, be challenged and have fun! We challenge GSNMT GIRL SCOUTS to collect 250 or more canned goods per troop or Juliette starting now until September 8, 2015. Winning troop will be announced at Camporee and then highlighted at the 2nd Annual End Hunger in NM Summit to be held on September 23, 2015. Backpacks of canned goods will be presented to Governor Martinez.

Participate in the “CANSTRUCTION” Activity Booth at Camporee. Bring 5 or more canned goods and receive 5 tickets for a chance at a “COOL MYSTERY PRIZE”. Enter your “CANSTRUCTION” creation for public vote. Winners will be announced at Camporee. Troops in outlying areas can send in their pictures or videos of their “CANSTRUCTION” to Vanessa Wheeler, Program Manager. Winning troops or Juliette will be highlighted at the summit.

Participate in the “What Does Hunger Mean to Them?” Poster Contest Activity Booth. Winning poster will be announced at Camporee and will be the poster highlighted for promoting next year’s 3rd Annual End Hunger in NM event.

To submit photos or videos of your canstruction, poster entry, or if you’d like more information, contact Vanessa Wheeler 505.923.2525.

Each fall, thousands of our Girl Scouts participate in the MagNut Program.This program helps girls set and achieve goals at the beginning of the Girl Scout year by selling magazines, photo keepsakes, nuts and candy. This sale comes at the perfect time of year, since all of the products sold through MagNut make fantastic stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for family, friends, teachers, neighbors and anyone else on your list!

Create and earn your own patch!Every girl can Create and Earn her own MyCreation™ Patch by selling $160 in Online Sales.

Go to---girlscouts.qspgao.com/newmexicotrailsRegister---Send Emails---Create your own MyCreation™ Patch ---and then, --- Earn it---

Lots of laughs when you start creating your own patch---Fun—Fun—Fun for Everyone !!!

New this year:

Girls Helping GirlsThis is an opportunity to give a gift to a girl and her family by purchasing a pre-paid $20 certificate that the girl and her family can use towards a magazine subscription. Certificates will be delivered to the council, so the council can distribute at its discretion. This is perfect for the supporter who may not need/want a mag subscription for themselves, but welcomes the opportunity to support their favorite girl scout and her council and, at the same time, provide a girl in need, and her family, the gift of reading.

Magazine Gift CardsThis is for the supporter who wishes to purchase a magazine subscription for someone, but does not necessarily know what the recipient's interests are. The supporter can purchase a gift card in denominations of $20, $25, or $50 and can choose whether to have the gift card sent directly to the recipient, or to have the gift card mailed to the supporter so that he/she can physically give the gift card to the recipient.

Support an OrganizationSupporters can support their favorite girl scout, and your council, by supporting one of four important organizations: USO, Save the Children, The Humane Society, and World Vision. The $25 purchase price includes a $20 magazine subscription card and $5 in support of the organization designated by the supporter. The magazine subscription card and donation check will be sent directly to the designated non-profit organization, who will then distribute the magazine subscription cards to those in need through their organization.

Product Program

Did you know: troop profits average 15%-20% of their total sales.

To Learn More:NMGirlScouts.org / Cookies & MagNut

Why Participate?Like the Cookie Program, the MagNut Program

helps girls to develop Five Skills they’ll use throughout their lives:

Goal settingDecision making

Money managementPeople skills

Business ethics

To get started, contact your troop leader or the council office at 505.343.1040.MagNut resources, videos, and tips are posted on our website:

www.NMGirlScouts.org / Cookies & MagNut

September 25: Order taking beginsOctober 18: Sale endsNovember 10-13: Nuts/candy are delivered to service units

Program

Roar ‘n Snore Over 750 attendees spent the night at the Rio Grande Zoo for the 11th Annual Roar ‘n Snore. Docents introduced the attendees to animals, shared about the animals’ behaviors, and encouraged the girls to think about conservation. Some of the animals that the girls learned about include: elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, and seals. A huge thanks to the staff and volunteers at the zoo for hosting this event. Here are some of the comments from our Girl Scouts:

Never stop doing roar and snore, and thank you for taking care of the animals!My favorite part of Roar ‘n Snore is sleeping in a tent at the zoo!It was super fun and i liked learning about the animals and writing about it too.it was fun getting to see the peacocks and getting to know more about animalsThe zebras were really funnyI loved it! The animals were amazing! Especially the ducklings!I am coming back next year!

Innovate & Create Day Camp This summer, GSNMT partnered with the NM Museum of Natural History and New Mexico Highlands University to offer the Innovate and Create Day Camp for 6th-12th grade girls. This day camp was designed to intersect art, design, and technology. Girls had the opportunity to learn photography, poster & publication design, computer programming, and 3-D printing; the girls were able to explore how to take these skills and apply them in real-world applications. The Innovate & Create Day Camp was divided into three one-week sessions:“I’m a Graphic Designer” where girls learned media literacy skills, digital photography, Photoshop, and created posters and other graphics to start their design folder. “I’m a Video Game Designer” introduced the girls to computer programming, storytelling in video games, creating websites, and creating a video game from scratch.“I’m a 3-D Printing Engineering” introduced the girls to 3D design and architecture, 3D printers, and prototype development.

CentsYou can’t change the world in a day. But maybe you could in a month.GSNMT partnered with the producers of CENTS the movie to screen the film locally. Our GSNMT Senior and Ambassador board members attended the screening in Santa Fe. They were also able to take photos with some of the actors in the film.

About cents: Sammy, a crazy smart twelve-year-old girl, uses her gift for mathematics and enlists her frenemies to revamp the school penny drive into a major moneymaking operation.

Watch the trailer for cents or learn more online at: http://centsthemovie.com/

Going forward, the council program staff will be developing programs that focus on issues middle schools girl are faced with everyday, using BFF, Amaze, and Media, we will highlight topics addressed in the film to help girls develop healthy relationships. We will also be promoting screening of the movie across council.

did you know...GSNMT has 6 Program Initiatives

In an effort to provide girls with quality, innovative programming, the council program team has identified six program initiatives.

This past year, Girl Scouts of the USA conducted a study of girls’ key social, economic, and health issues across the nation. This study found that girls in NM face significant obstacles compared to girls

in other states. Our state ranking includes: physical health & safety (ranked 47th), economic well-being (49th), & education (49th). But as we like to say, data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential.

These initiatives include: STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics)Health & Wellness

BFF (Be a Friend First, anti-bullying programming)

Older Girl EngagementOutdoor Experiences

Mentoring

Bronze, Silver, & Gold Awards

Bronze Award Highlight: Bags for PATH ProjectJuniors from Troop 10471 came up with and executed the Bronze project, “Bags for PATH.” They made a list of items. Then they asked for donations from their fellow Girl Scouts and others to help them fill the bags with toiletries, books, small toys, a washcloth, coloring books and crayons for local homeless children. They made 40 bags in all.

So that the project might inspire others to do good, they designed a postcard which lists the items in their bags and the contact information of our local PATH organization. These will go out to business and other organizations that want to give back to the community in the future.

Great job girls!

Program

GSNMT Gold Award ScholarshipsThe GSNMT Gold Award Scholarship was established to help the recipient further her education. The scholarship is given to Girl Scouts who exemplify Girl Scouting ideals. Selections are based first and foremost on the applicant’s contribution to society through service and her desire to continue this contribution through a life attitude of helping others. In 2015, there were two recipients of the Gold Award Scholarship: Cecily Begano and Annika Cushnyr.

Cecily Begano’s Gold Award project was to provide a Thanksgiving dinner to nearly 600 people and to create a “how to” guide for organizing a meal for those in need. She is actively involved in sports, school, community, and church. Cecily plans to attend University of of the Cumberlands this fall, majoring in pre-ministry and participating on the cheerleading and wrestling teams.

Annika Cushnyr’s Gold Award project was creating a “giving library” located in Sandoval Regional Medical Center where the books from the library could be kept forever, for free. Her leadership and service experience is vast, including being a licensed first responder and CPR instructor for the Medical Reserve Corps. This fall, Annika will attend Central Michigan University as a freshman. Her educational goals include studying international relations, politics, and language.

Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards - the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards - are designed to help girls and their team make a lasting difference in their community. Girls grow into their best self. Girls become more focused, better time managers, and more effective team players. Girls grow in confidence. Girls inspire others. And girls set the stage for a lifetime of achievement. Girl Scouts makes the world smaller and the girl bigger.

Working on your Bronze or Silver Award?Find forms and resources at: www.NMGirlScouts.org/Awards.aspx

To be awarded at the 2015 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on November 7, complete final report must be received by September 30.

Contact your Bronze / Silver Award Liaison:Vanessa Wheeler VWheeler@gs-nmtrails.org 505.923.252

Cecily Begano, Left Annika Cushnyr, Right

Working on your Gold Award?Find forms and resources at: www.NMGirlScouts.org/Awards.aspx

To be awarded at the 2015 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on November 7, complete final report must be received by September 1.

Contact your Gold Award Liaison to learn more or set up a training:

Vanessa Wheeler VWheeler@gs-nmtrails.org 505.923.2525

Gold Award CommitteeThe Gold Award Committee consists of staff and volunteers who meet once a month to review award projects and to support girls working on their projects. The GAC meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. Girls paperwork needs to be submitted (2) weeks before the committee meets.

Needed: women in the community interested in mentoring girls working on their Gold Award projects.

For GAC information, contact Vanessa at 505.923.25252

2015 Camp Highlights

Rancho Fall Big Clean WeekendSeptember 18-20

Fall Big Clean WeekendsWhat is the Big Clean Weekend? This is a weekend where families, troops, and supporters of Girl Scouts come to camp to help prepare it for the camp season (in the spring) or prepare it for winter (in the fall). A little bit of work and a LOT of fun! This is a great (FREE!) weekend for Troops to come to camp and do service projects! Registration details online at NMGirlScouts.org

Barker Fall Big Clean WeekendSeptember 25-27

Hundreds of girls, families, and troops attended camp this

summer! At Camp Elliott Barker and Rancho del Chaparral, a total

of 1,252 campers took part in family or troop camp, resident or

leadership camp, or the spring Big Clean weekend.

422 Resident Campers8 Leadership Campers

684 Troop & Family Campers99 Service Campers (Big Clean)

Thank you for a FABULOUS 2016 camp season!

Camp CEO2015 Camp Highlights

Thank you to all who participated in the 2015 Camp CEO program at Camp Elliott Barker. The program had 19 10th-12th grade girls who were paired with 16 professional women from all walks of life. Girls learned about interviewing, budgeting, resume writing, & negotiation skills while looking to plan & brainstorm their future college & career plans. They participated in a “business in a box” activity which focused on entrepreneurship skills and team work. Camp activities were a big hit; the high & low ropes course, archery, & the zip line were great confidence builder activities for participants. The attendees also participated in a STEMSpa Night which showed how to make natural facial products. Girls learned about etiquette and formal dining, with a Mardi Gras-themed dinner. Girls participated in a sunrise hike and sunrise yoga activities. Thank you to U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union for supporting Camp CEO.

All (100%) of the girls indicated that they had worked with their mentor on a “5 year vision” during the course of Camp CEO. 95% of the girls in the program mentioned specific plans for continuing communication after the conclusion of the program and into the next few years.

New Outdoor Program & PartnershipsThe world is a better place when we let Girls Choose. Our NEW Outdoor badges are here, and we can’t wait to see Girl Scouts in action. It’s time to get out and become one with nature. The new badges are available in La Tienda.

Brownie Outdoor AdventurerJunior Horseback Rider

Cadette ArcherySenior Paddling

Ambassador Ultimate Recreation Challenge

The Girl Scouts Partner with National Park Service to Give Girl Scouts Everywhere Access to the OutdoorsGirl Scouts is excited to announce a partnership with the National Park Service to launch the “Girl Scout Ranger Program,” a joint venture connecting girls with National Park Service sites throughout the United States, including monuments, seashores, and urban sites.

Through the program, girls can participate in a variety of organized educational or outdoor service projects. Additionally, Girl Scouts may design their own project that aligns with their Girl Scout Journey experience, various badge activities, or a Take Action project. Girls who successfully complete projects will be awarded certificates from the National Park Service and Girl Scout.

Girls and troops who wish to participate in the Girl Scout Ranger Program can visit the National Park Service website to locate a park (“Find Your Park”) near their home. There, they can also explore the history of the park and learn about its natural and cultural resources. Troop leaders and parents can arrange for activities like hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and guided interpretive tours, and the Girl Scout Ranger Program will also allow girls to build their own unique park experience, earning badges and patches along the way.

“The National Park Service and Girl Scouts of the USA have the same goal in mind: providing meaningful and memorable experiences for girls through unique outdoor experiences,” said Peggy O’Dell, NPS deputy director. “Through this partnership, girls will be introduced to the many ways they can play, learn, serve, and work in our national parks. We are committed to connecting our nation’s cultural and national treasures with today’s youth—so go ‘Find Your Park’!”

High Adventure Art in the Land of EnchantmentThis summer, GSNMT hosted a Destination for girls from across the country. These Girl Scouts learned the art of photography while being immersed in art, culture, and adventure in the Southwest.

These adventure and culture-loving girls spent ten days in northern New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Their base camp was Camp Elliott Barker, where they learned and practiced photography techniques, challenged themselves on the ropes course, and took day trips, rafting the Rio Grande, rock climbing at Tres Piedras, and horseback riding in Red River.

Pack your bags for adventure!Explore history up close and make a lifetime of memories while having tons of fun! Only 35 spaces are available per tour! Click the links below for more information and to register today! JUNE 2016: EASTERN SEABOARD, 8 DAY TOURJULY 2016: SAN FRANCISCO, 5 DAY TOURPARIS OR BUST 2017! STAY TUNED DETAILS IN THE WORKS!! Girl Scout destination, Get Aways, International Events........want to explore your passion in travel adventure, learn a skill, and give back to the community? Then you must sign up today for a Girl Scout destination, Get Away, or International Events. Domestic and International travel are available. There’s a destination waiting for you! Apply today! For more details contact Vanessa Wheeler 505.923.2525 or vwheeler@gs-nmtrails.org

Travel

DestinationsGirl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older! With different trips every year, there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states, see and learn new things, and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories.

2016 Destinations will be posted August 15, 2015 on GSUSA’s website.

The Girl Scout Mission

Travel

Courage

Confidence

The Girl Scout MissionGirl Scout MissionGirl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

100+ YearsFounder Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia.

An American InstitutionGirl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the US Congress on March 16, 1950.

Still Growing StrongToday, there are 2.8 million Girl Scouts—2 million girl members and 800,000 adult members working primarily as volunteers.

Empowering GirlsAs Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Girls grow courageous and strong through a wide variety of enriching experiences, such as field trips, skill-building sports clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships.

Girl Scouts 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.

Around the GlobeGirls at home and abroad participate in troops and groups in more than 92 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas, and over 100 local Girl Scout councils offer girls the opportunity for membership across the United States.

An International FamilyThrough its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 146 countries.

A Pivotal Part of Women’s HistoryMore than 59 million women in America today enjoyed Girl Scouts during their childhood—and that number keeps on growing as Girl Scouts of the USA continues to inspire, challenge, and empower girls everywhere.

Character

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Board of DirectorsOfficers

Marti Fournier-RevoChair of the Board of Directors

Maribeth Thornton Vice Chair

Sherry SchulzTreasurer

Becky TeagueSecretary

Peggy Sanchez Mills CEO

Members at LargeKaren Bergren

Pamelya HerndonMary Hockaday

Casey HoytCharissa Lin

Jodi MaherasDelanie Montoya

Emily NailSuzie Patrick

Marny SchantzDon Welker

Marian Wrage

In Memory: Don WelkerOur condolences to the wife, family, and friends of Don Welker of Angel Fire who passed away this past month. Don was a longtime volunteer at Camp Elliott Barker, taking great care of our horses as if they were his own, always with a smile on his face. In 2013, Don joined the GSNMT Board of Directors, continuing his advocacy for the Girl Scouts and for our council’s development plan at Camp Elliott Barker.

Save the Date: Annual Meeting & Awards CeremonyNovember 7, 2015 from 10am - 12:30pm Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterRegistration available online at NMGirlScouts.orgDeadline to register: Monday, November 2, 2015

9-10:15am Check in for Annual Meeting & Roundtable Discussions10:15-11:15am Annual Meeting11:30-12:30pm Awards Ceremony

$5 for guests attending the Award Ceremony, awardees are free.$10 for attendees to the Annual Meeting; if attending both the award ceremony and annual meeting, the registration is $10.

Donor Recognition

Support GSNMT While Shopping!Albertson’s Community Partners Program. There is no cost to participate in the Albertson’s Community Partner Program and we will benefit greatly with your help. To get started, get a Community Partners card from the council office (you may request for us to mail one to you through GSNMTInfo@gs-nmtrails.org). When checking out at Albertson’s, ask the cashier to swipe your card. GSNMT will receive 1% of your shopping total each time you use the card.

Smith’s Rewards Program. Visit the Community Rewards page on Smith’s website, click this link: https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/topic/community-rewards-3 Sign in or create an account, provide an email address and password. You will then be asked to enter your rewards card number. Then, enter Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails: 36596. Now just make sure and scan your Smith’s rewards card every time you shop and you will be contributing to GSNMT.

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.

In 1993, The Asbridge Family donated the ropes challenge course at Camp Elliott Barker. The ropes and challenge courses have been refurbished due to the continued generosity of the Asbridge family, allowing campers to benefit from the course. Ropes and challenge courses are great for personal development and teambuilding, with facilitators leading teams through real and imaginary obstacles to build skills such as cooperation, trust, and communication.

Rent Our Properties for Your Next EventGirl Scout of New Mexico Trails has two camp locations and three

service centers that offer a variety of group experiences. Both camps offer Family, Resident, and Troop camping sessions during camp season (June 1 – August 9). In the off-season, both

camps are available for rent for all events including, but not limited to troop and service unit gatherings, company retreats, family

reunions, and vacations.Properties available to rent: Camp Elliott Barker (Angel Fire), Rancho del Chaparral (near Cuba, NM), Albuquerque Service

Center, and Clovis Service Center)

To Learn More:GSNMTinfo@gs-nmtrails.org 505.343.1040

Donor Recognition

Nancy and David Hartson graciously sponsored the construction of a zipline, added on to the existing ropes course. Campers at Camp Elliott Barker were able to experience this new challenge to the ropes course this summer.

Karen, Mary, and Marilyn Asbridge at Camp Elliott Barker

Peggy Sanchez Mills introduces Nancy and Dave Hartson

at the CEB Great Outdoors Day

Fund Development

Individual DonorsAnonymousAckermann, NancyAllsup, Lonnie & BarbaraArceneaux, LindaArmstrong, RicBall, SusanBarger, PatriciaBatsaikhan, AnudariBergren, Kenneth & KarenBingham, Kimberly & RodneyBlackmon, DaveBrewster-Moritomo, CarrieBridge, Danielle DuquetteBrock, InezBrubaker, CherylCardwell, John GarrettCasey, Paula D.Chambliss, GailChavez, AmyChen, JennyCheney, Jerilyn & JeffreyChrissinger, Jill & C MCleary, Meagan BaylessCochran, John & CarolCochran, Lillian, Caline, & JohnComtois, Marc & NoelleConran, CatherineCouture, Madison & JenniferCrittenden-Palacios, ElizabethCummings, TigerlillyCzuchlewski, Kristina & DavidDaniel, JenniferDash, ZoraDavis, NancyDines, JimDodge, KymDrury, Donald & LoisDunne, Dan & SusanEden, Lisa & JoshElliott, RussellEstrada, YvonneEwing, Frances K.Felsch, Colleen & RobertFoster, DavidFournier-Revo, Marti & TerrenceFrame, WendyFrederickson, Rosmarie & PaulGallegos, DianeGlaser, RonaldGraff, PatriciaGrose, Vanessa (Shoe)Grothey, Mina JaneHaines, Nancy KellsHall, James & JanetHarberts, Megan & DanielHart, PatriciaHartson, David & NancyHatch, Steven & AnnetteHaulenbeek, KimberlyHeffron, Warren & RosaleeHerbias, Evangeline, Elsa & AndrewHirschfeld, DeidreHirt, FlaviaHockaday, Mary Y.P.Homan, MaryHoyt, CaseyJohnson, BarbaraKaczar, GregoryKalbfell, CharleneKendall, DanielKennedy, KathrynKimbrough, JenniferKoeberle, JanKoenig, Barbara

Koestner, MarthaKontny, RodKrebs, Marcia Krohn, Burton J.Krostag, DianeLaurance, JudithLin, CharrissaLitherland, JoyceLongfellow, Lorissa & AddisonLove, GailLozano, Chris, Anito, IzabellaLyle, John & RobinMaheras, JodiMarberry, Karen T.Martin, Joanne (Jo)Martinson, LesleyMaurice, Darcy & GraceMaxwell, TrishMcConaghy, SuzanneMcConnell, EliseMcMahon, ChelseaMichels, Barbara & GaryMills, JasonMilnes, EstherMitchell, WilliamMontoya, DelanieMorgan, Christine A.Nicholas, NancyO’Brien, Faolan PenlandOldenborg, Carole & RichardOlivas, Itzel, Sonia & RodrigoOrmerod, Donna & KevinOrtega, Amanda, Fred & Amber-JadeOtero, MadalynPager, StuPainton Swiler, LauraPalomino, Gabriella, Christina & JesusPaster, JanicePatrick, SusanPattillo, BethPennington, MariePeterson, Klaus & BarbaraPeterson, MarjoriePickering, SusanPorter, DebbieReuter, JoanneReynolds, Shirley & MerrionRightley, Maria & PaulRoberts, Lewis H.Robinson, SherryRogers, LisaSanchez Mills, Peggy & JimSaucedo, Alevia, Ava, Danielle, & LeviSauer, NancySayler, Brandon & AngelaScheer, NancySchillinger, Leslie

Schmidt, KevinSchulz, Sherry Lynn & George Schumann, John R. Sellers, Elizabeth & BillShinholser, Charles & DianneSmith, Chevelle, Roberta, JeremySmithour, Mell A.Smoker, LindaSnyder, NancySolano, PatriciaStahl, EdwinStrohacker, Conrad & MarySugars, LauraSwiler, Tom & LauraSwinderman, AlisaTarbox, MaureenTeague, Rebecca & WeldonThornton, Maribeth & ChristopherTrujillo, BrigetUlibarri, Kristin & RossWeaver, SusieWelker, Deborah & DonWenk, ColleenWheeler, VanessaWhite, Kaniah, Robertina & NolanWiggins, Nancy & BryanWilkens, CarolWillis, JoyWinsor, SuzanneWood, MargaretWoodcock, Randy & JacquelineWrage, MarianWood, Nancy

Corporations & FoundationsAdmiral Beverage Corp.Albertsons LLC Community Partners ProgramAlphagraphicsAmazon SmileAngel Fire Community FoundationBackstreet GrillBank of AlbuquerqueBBVA CompassBestway CleanersCanteen Brew HouseCentury BankCFC - NCACFC ArizonaChama River BrewingChenega Support ServicesCity of Rio RanchoCliff’s Amusement ParkComm. Health Charities of the WestCreamland DairiesDekker/Perich/SabatiniDesert Southwest CFCElephant Bar and Grill

EvaluMation, LLCFive Star BurgersFIRST LEGO LeagueGreat Harvest BreadHarris Jewelers Hotel CascadaIMPACT Personal SafetyIntel Foundation - GRANTSIsotopesJinja Bar & GrillKohl’sLinton and Associates, LLCListen UpLockheed Martin/Sandia National LabsLos Alamos National BankLos Alamos National Security, LLCMassage EnvyMax Maintenance & Construction LLCMoreno Valley TrekkersMotorola Solutions FoundationNambe at Paseo CrossingNational Museum of Nuclear ScienceNew Mexico StarsNorthrop Grumman Corp.OropopoPetlandPNM Resources FoundationRGK FoundationSan Juan United WaySanta Ana Star Center/Global SpectrumSheraton Hotel UptownSmith’s/KrogerState of NM Dept. of Finance & AdminSweet TomatoesTaos Ski Valley, Inc.Target #356TechSource, Inc.Ten Thousand WavesTexas Land and CattleThornburg Investment ManagementTrader Joe’sTriCore Reference LaboratoriesTroop 00012United Way of Central New MexicoUnited Way of Eastern New MexicoUnited Way of Northern New MexicoUniversity of New MexicoUPS StoreUS BankVerizonVest Orthodontics, PCWalmart - Store #850Walmart FoundationWild Birds Unlimited

*The Fund Development staff have made every effort to ensure that this list is accurate. The list reflects donations received from October 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015. If you find an error or omission, please contact Charlene Kalbfell at 505.923.2513 CKalbfell@GS-NMTrails.org

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