A Message from the Council Realignment Committee

Council board chairs and CEOs of the five legacy councils gathered for the first meeting of the Council Realignment Committee (CRC) on October 19, 2007. The goal for realignment: to lay the foundation and build the framework for a wonderful new Girl Scout council. We are excited, energized, a little terrified, and totally committed to girls. The new council, new opportunities, and new program will give them roots and wings.

Great things can come from hard work done by passionate people. How thrilling to be part of this momentous time in Girl Scouting! We invite your ideas, communication, and participation. Stay tuned!

Girl Scouts of Cotton Boll Area Council

  Heath Farmer, Poplar Bluff – Board Member

  Libby Mobley, Kennett – Board Chair

  Valerie Richardson, Poplar Bluff – Board Member

  Cindy Weber, Dexter – CEO

Girl Scouts of Dogwood Trails Council

  Anne Brown, Springfield – Board Member

  Lindsey Godfrey, Bolivar – Volunteer

  Anne Soots, Springfield – CEO

  Tina Stillwell, Springfield – Board Chair

Girl Scouts – Heart of Missouri Council

  Constance Bearnes, Jefferson City – CEO

  Don Claycomb, Linn – Board Member

  Mary Daly, Columbia – Board Chair

  Peggy Richardson, Tipton – Board Member

Girl Scouts of Otahki Council

  Jean Bollinger, Cape Girardeau – Board Chair

  Mike Shivelbine, Cape Girardeau – Board Member

  Denise Stewart, Cape Girardeau – CEO

  Terri Tomlin, Jackson – Board Member

Girl Scout Council of the Ozark Area

  Ilene Bates, Joplin – CEO

  Ann Butts, Joplin – Board Vice Chair

  Carolyn English, Joplin – Board Member

  Lea Schroer, Joplin – Board Member

CRC Spokespeople

  Penny Brooks, Heart of Missouri

  Tina Stillwell, Dogwood Trails