Building a Better WorldCelebration of Girls Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting

Saturday, November 17, 2018 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMNational Hispanic Cultural Center

1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102

October 16, 2018

Dear Delegates, Members, and Supporters,

You are cordially invited to attend the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Celebration of Girls & Annual Meeting which is to be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Our theme for 2018 is Building a Better World.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The Celebration of Girls Awards Ceremony will lead off our day as we celebrate the successes of New Mexico’s accomplished young ladies. They will be recognized for their work on the issues and concerns they see in their communities and share how they have taken action to make a change. After the Awards Ceremony has adjourned, we will have a meet and greet with refreshments to give you the opportunity to speak with these amazing young women and learn more about their projects.

After our meet and greet, be sure to continue your morning with us for our Annual Business Meeting. During this meeting, the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Delegates will vote on business issues of the council, share their thoughts and suggestions with the council and install our new officers, Board Members and Board Development Committee. We value your input! This is your opportunity to share any ideas and concerns you may have.

We will also have a special presentation from our girls that you won’t want to miss!

Thank you for being a part of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails and for being such an integral part in preparing every girl to empower herself for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure!

We look forward to seeing you on November 17th!

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails4000 Jefferson Plaza NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109-3404

Becky Teague, Chair of the Board Peggy Sanchez Mills, CEO

Celebration of Girls Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting Agenda

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Registration

Awards Ceremony. Join us as we recognize the successes of New Mexico’s accomplished young women for their work on issues and concerns they see in their communities and share how they have taken action to make a change!

a. Welcomeb. Flag Ceremonyc. Court of Awards

Meet & Greet with girl awardees. Refreshments will be served.

Business Meeting. Be a part of governance in action. a. Welcomeb. Credentials Reportc. Approval of Standing Rulesd. Adoption of Agendae. Appointment of Tellers and Minutes Approval Commitee for 2018f. Approval of Minutes - Annual Meeting 2017g. Leadership & Program Reportsh. Treasurers Reporti. Election of Directors at Large & Board Development Committeej. Open Forum - This is your opportunity to share any ideas and concerns you havek. Installation of Directors at Large & Board Development Committeel. Meeting Adjourned

9:30 - 10:00 AM 10:00 - 11:00 AM

11:00 - 11:30 AM

11:30 - 12:30 PM

Standing Rules for Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Annual MeetingNovember 17, 2018

Voting Delegates will sit in designated areas so audience is aware who voting members are.

All participants at the Annual Meeting will wear name tags.

During debated issues, each individual is limited to speaking to the topic in order to complete the business before us. Speaking time from the floor will be limited to 2 minutes so that everyone has an opportunity to speak.

No speaker from the floor will speak a second time until all others have had an opportunity to speak.

All remarks are addressed through the Chair of the Body in order for everyone to be heard and acknowledged by the full body.

The Chair appoints tellers and time keepers for the meeting to assist her in adhering to the standing rules. The Chair appoints a committee to review the minutes of the 2018 Annual Business Meeting.

All matters shall be determined by a majority vote of the delegates.

Bylaws are amended by a majority vote.

For more information or for additional documents, please visit the GSNMT website: www.nmgirlscouts.org.

GIRL SCOUTS – New Mexico TrailsProposed Slate

For theNovember 2018 Annual Meeting

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED BY MEMBERSHIP

Position Name City Term Ending Director-at-Large Maribeth Thornton Albuquerque 2018-2021 (1st term)Director-at-Large Marti Fournier-Revo Albuquerque 2018-2021 (2nd term)* Director-at-Large Tim Montoya Aztec 2018-2021 (2nd term)Director-at-Large Mary Homan Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 2018-2021 (2nd term)Girl Member Danielle Bilotta Albuquerque 2018- 2020 *

BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE- ELECTED BY MEMBERSHIP

NAME CITY TERM ENDING Maribeth Thornton (board) Albuquerque 2018-2020 (1st term)Barbara Lappala (board) Albuquerque 2018-2020 (1st term)Danielle Bilotta (board) Albuquerque 2018-2020 (1st term)Tanya Marvin (non board) Rio Rancho 2018-2020 (1st term)Jeanette Butler (non board) Gallup 2018-2020 (1st term)Lauren Rodriquez (non board) Albuquerque 2018-2020 (1st term)

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON NOMINEES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT LARGE (VOTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP)

Maribeth Thornton, CorralesMaribeth is the Executive Director, Children’s Services at University Hospital in Albuquerque. She has served two terms as Vice Chair of the Board; additionally she currently serves as chair of the Finance Committee. Her experience on non-profit boards includes Meals on Wheels, Case Management Society of America, Health South Advisory Board and the Carrie Tingley Hospital Advisory Board. She is interested in making a difference in New Mexico and helping to positively contribute her knowledge, background, and experience to develop strong, independent, and confident young adults.

Marti Fournier-Revo, AlbuquerqueMarti is well known in Albuquerque as an active community member with over 20 years’ experience in community and fund development including Development Director with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Mexico. Marti currently serves on the board and is immediate Past Board Chair and was a member of the board of the previous council. She is a member of the Property and Fund Development Committees. She believes “that the principles of Girl Scouting remain relevant standards to live one’s life by.”

Tim Montoya, AztecTim is the President/Owner of Aztec Machine & Repair Inc. in Bloomfield. Tim has served several years on the board and is helpful in identifying candidates outside the greater Albuquerque Area. Tim along with his family has been very active in Girl Scouting for many years. His daughter was a Girl Board member as well as serving on several committees. He is active in the Community including Farmington Rotary and past President of the San Juan Medical Foundation. He believes that Girl Scouts can play a pivotal role in developing young women become the leaders of tomorrow.

Mary Homan, Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueMary brings to the Council a long history of public service. Mary has served on the board for various terms over the year beginning in 2003, she served as Chair of the Board, and was active on the Risk Management, Finances and Board Development Committees. Mary received the Thanks Award in 2011. She has a deep long standing passion for Girl Scouts and the development of female leaders. Mary is actively involved in the community and has strong connections throughout the state. She joined the board once again in 2015. Mary serves as Mayor Pro Temp for the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and also has served as the president of the NM Municipal League. Mary is Manager for Economic Development and Community Affairs for NM Gas Company.

Danielle Bilotta, Albuquerque (Girl Member)*Danielle has served as a Girl Member for the Board of Directors because she feels that it is a great way to get experience working with others in a professional setting, and a superb way to make a difference in the Girl Scouting community. Danielle said being on the board is a rewarding and exciting task that helps her show her appreciation for the chances she has been given in Girl Scouts. Danielle attends AIMS@UNM and is a junior in high school.

Board Development Committee (Voted by the Membership)

Maribeth Thornton, Albuquerque (Board Member)Maribeth is the Executive Director, Children’s Services at University Hospital in Albuquerque. She has served two terms as Vice Chair of the Board; additionally she currently serves as chair of the Finance Committee. Her experience on non-profit boards includes Meals on Wheels, Case Management Society of America, Health South Advisory Board and the Carrie Tingley Hospital Advisory Board. She is interested in making a difference in New Mexico and helping to positively contribute her knowledge, background, and experience to develop strong, independent, and confident young adults.

Barbara Leppala, Albuquerque (Girl Member)Barbara attends Eldorado High School and has been in Girl Scouts nine years. Barbara feels she has a unique paradigm not only as an older girl, but also as one who is involved in a number of other activities, including speech and debate and band. She wants to understand how the organization works. Barbara wants to share her viewpoint as an older Girl Scout, and by coming up with ideas to make Girl Scouts even better!

Danielle Bilotta, Albuquerque (Girl Member)*Danielle has served as a Girl Member for the Board of Directors because she feels that it is a great way to get experience working with others in a professional setting, and a superb way to make a difference in the Girl Scouting community. Danielle said being on the board is a rewarding and exciting task that helps her show her appreciation for the chances she has been given in Girl Scouts. Danielle attends AIMS@UNM and is a junior in high school.

Tanya Marvin, Rio Rancho (non board member)Tanya Marvin is an administrative assistant for Rio Rancho Utilities Department. She provides assistant to staff, assists with special functions, programs and projects. Tanya has worked for the city for 4.5 years with customer services, the court clerks of the police department and with utilities.

Jeanette Butler, Gallup (non board member)Jeanette Butler has been involved in Girl Scouts for many years. She has a deep history in the community and has impacted numerous Girl Scouts over the years. She has been a dedicated volunteer, served as a troop leader and taken on many volunteer roles including serving several times as the Service Unit manager.

Lauren Rodriquez, Albuquerque (non board member) Lauren Rodriguez is the Communication Specialist for NM Gas Company. In her capacity not only with NM Gas but also through numerous vocational roles throughout the community she is very well engaged in the community and brings a fresh and energized perspective.

* these nominees can only serve one year of the additional term due to a maximum of 12 years on the board

limitation and/or for girl members on the board the limit is 2 years maximum

Directions to the National Hispanic Cultural CenterSaturday, November 17, 2018 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

National Hispanic Cultural Center1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102

Directions are from the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Council Office. Adjust as needed from your starting destination. Take I-25 South Turn on exit 223 toward Avenida Cesar Chavez Turn West onto Avenida Cesar Chavez Continue onto Bridge Blvd SW Turn South onto 4th St SW The National Hispanic Cultural Center will be on your right

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails P: 505.343.1040 F: 505.343.1050 Email: customercare@nmgirlscouts.org www.nmgirlscouts.org

Celebration of Girls Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting Registration Form

Registration is required for all attendees. $5 per person. Registration deadline is November 9, 2018.

Saturday, November 17, 2018 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMNational Hispanic Cultural Center

1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102

Responsible Adult: Phone Number: Email:

Please check all that apply. First and last name is required for all attendees. Delegate from Service Unit: Delegate Name: GSNMT Board Member Board Member Name: Nominee for the Board of Directors (free registration) Nominee Name: Girl Awardee (free registration for awardees; list each awardee’s name, troop number, and award type)

Awardee Name Troop Number

Award Type

Bronze Silver Gold

Number of Guests

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Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails P: 505.343.1040 F: 505.343.1050 Email: customercare@nmgirlscouts.org www.nmgirlscouts.org