GIRL SCOUTS - ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL FM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 03/07/2017
General information
Organization Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council
Contact First name Jessica
Contact Last name Lyon
Contact e-mail jlyon@girlscoutsaz.org
Contact phone number 6024527088
Address
Street 119 E Coronado Road
City Phoenix
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85310
From what tribe is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 25000
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation:
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Proposal for
The Leadership Center for Girls at Camp South Mountain
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) respectfully submits this 2017 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant
Application requesting $25,000 in funding to support the construction of the landmark Leadership Center for Girls
and Women at Camp South Mountain, with the opportunity for a naming at the site.
Applicant Information: Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, 119 E. Coronado Road, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Primary Contact: Jessica Lyon, Senior Manager – Campaign for Girls, jlyon@girlscoutsaz.org, 602.452.7088
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project:
In 2011, GSACPC embarked on the Campaign for Girls in Arizona to provide more girls the opportunity to
experience the power of Girl Scouting while addressing the deeply entrenched gender and ethnic inequalities that
still exist today. Our primary goal was to transform our 14.5-acre property in South Phoenix into a $18 million
program and leadership center for girls and volunteers to enhance the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—
creating a community facility devoted to girls’ leadership development and programming that would also serve
the local community. The project has been under construction for a year and a half and is now just a few weeks
away from completion with our grand opening scheduled for April 6th, 2017.
The Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain will be a vibrant,
dedicated space in South Phoenix providing leadership programs for girls and a space to support adult volunteers,
as well as much needed indoor and outdoor facilities that will be accessible to surrounding community
organizations and schools. With 85% of our membership residing in Maricopa County, this facility will be a state-
of-the-art program center near the majority of our membership. The facility will offer comfortable overnight
facilities and space for large gatherings of 300 – 500 people, a pool, an industrial kitchen with adjacent kitchen
garden, two walking labyrinths, archery range and play field, aquatic center, along with fifteen cabins and three
activity centers. With a wide range of spaces, the Leadership Center is uniquely positioned to welcome multiple
groups at one time, increasing opportunities for usage and accessibility.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding priorities:
For over a century Girl Scouts has been providing girls with the skills and experiences they need to become
courageous, confident women with the character to make the world a better place. This new facility will enable
our Council to work toward our mission by providing new opportunities for the girls we serve and the surrounding
community. It will be a place where girls can have their first camp experience, learn new skills, and come together
with other girls to develop leadership skills. The facility will be home to residential summer camp, weekend
encampments by troops, girl and volunteer trainings, special STEM programming throughout the year, and our
Council’s most important membership events such as the girl-led Annual Meeting and our Highest Awards
Celebration. At the same time, it will be a modern and affordable gathering place for community groups in the
area that demonstrates our commitment not only to girls, but to the surrounding community.
The Leadership Center will provide many positive outcomes, including:
• Increased capacity for providing leadership training for girls and volunteers;
• Improved facility/meeting space for the local community for providing educational programming;
• Greater opportunities for girls and other youth to benefit from outdoor education activities;
• A more vibrant presence for Girl Scouts in the South Phoenix community.
These specific outcomes, and our overall mission, align with Fort McDowell’s funding priorities of education and
community development.
3. The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated number of
people who will be served by the grant:

GSACPC serves approximately 66% of Arizona, serving girls in more than 90 communities, including Native
American communities, military installations, and border communities in central and northern Arizona and also
offers camping experiences at our three (soon-to-be four) campsites. Our organization recognizes that the Girl
Scout program benefits girls across all socioeconomic strata, races/ethnicities, geographic locations, and life
circumstances. Thus, we have a fierce commitment to serve every girl everywhere who is interested in
participating in the Girl Scout movement.
While we currently serve approximately 21,000 girls in grades K-12 throughout central and northern Arizona, U.S.
Census data reveals there are over 350,000 girls in K-12 throughout our Council’s jurisdiction. The 2014 Arizona
Kids Data Book shows that nearly half (49%) of these girls reside in low-income households. When families face
difficult financial decisions each day, their children’s participation in youth development programs is far less likely.
Consequently, girls who are already underserved don’t have access to the curriculum and positive adult
supporters to help them build self-worth and confidence that would help them rise above current circumstances.
And Arizona, in turn, loses the leadership potential of a large segment of its population. As an organization that is
building our future female leaders, this wealth of untapped potential motivates GSACPC to find new ways to reach
into traditionally underserved communities within our Council. The Parsons Leadership Center at Camp South
Mountain is a key tool to reaching our goals in this area.
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please indicate
whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes):
GSACPC is dedicated to having the Leadership Center seen and experienced as a significant asset to Girl Scouting
as well as an important asset to the local community. We are very committed to leveraging the use of this facility
to serve our entire community, as much as possible. We have a long history of partnering and collaborating with
other community and government organizations (non-profits, schools, districts, charters, etc.) that align with our
mission and our commitment to social impact, particularly in reaching and serving the most vulnerable girls and
families. We also seek to help build the leadership capacity and civic engagement across our community through
the programming we will offer to community leaders, our volunteers and youth.
Notable contributions/pledges to date include: The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, $5,000,000; The Virginia G.
Piper Charitable Trust, $1,500,000; The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation, $1,250,000; Gila River Indian
Community, $500,000; Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, $500,000; The Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation,
$500,000; and Nina Mason Pulliam Trust, $400,000. We are not currently submitting applications to any other
tribes however GSACPC has received awards from other Arizona tribes for this capital project, including: Salt River
Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, $60,000 and Gila River Indian Community, $500,000. A full list of contributors
is available upon request.
5. The timetable for implementation of the program or project.
The Leadership Center has been under construction since June 2015 and is expected to be complete this spring.
Our staff is preparing the Leadership Center to be ready to welcome girls, volunteers and the community for the
first time with events in April 2017, and then for summer camp at the end of May. With the upgraded and
climate controlled facilities, this space will now be used year-round. While construction will be complete this
spring, we work to raise the remaining $3.5 million to fund this $18 million-dollar project.
Thank you for your consideration of supporting the Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South
Mountain. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about this proposal.
Sincerely,
Jessica Lyon
Senior Manager – Campaign for Girls

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.
Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain
Construction Budget
Original SOV
Subcontractors and Trades
Surveying $34,897
Safety, Temp Construciton & Dust $73,017
Hazardous Material Abatement $29,995
Demoltion $55,629
Concrete $858,508
Masonry $12,499
Stone Work $55,994
Structural & Misc Steel $3,147,556
Composite Lumber (Intrepid) $776,619
Rough Carpentry $76,126
Architectural Woodwork $195,854
FRP Panels $0
Waterproofing $95,990
Insulation $139,886
Metal Roofing and Flashing $133,506
Membrane Roofing $223,105
Caulking $46,928
Doors, Frames & Hardware $185,473
Coiling Counter Grille $6,164
Storefront & Glazing $774,834
Dafs $3,739
Drywall & Metal Studs $872,692
Acoustical & Fabric Ceilings $66,964
Resinous & Polished Floors $52,477
Tile, Carpet & Resilient $107,763
Painting $170,468
Specialties $2,930
Toilet Partitions & Accessories $57,255
Fire Extingishers & Cabinets $5,624
Food Service Equipment $190,840
Lockers $6,799
Projection Screens $2,299
Fire Protection $184,101
Plumbing $441,577
HVAC $589,339
Electrical $804,947
Grading & Paving $352,767
Termite Control $3,908
Site Amenities $28,710
Fencing & Gates $84,930
Landscaping & Irrigation $865,000
Drywells $67,844

Site Utilities $617,011
$12,502,564

Allowlances
Signage Allowance $9,900
Window Treatment Allowance $5,999
$15,899
Prime Contract Purchase Orders
Contractors Contingency $297,945
Owners Contingency $0
PCCO #001 $0
$297,945
General Conditions & Insurance
General Conditions $923,239
Builders Risk Insurance $16,620
Contractor Controlled Insurance $180,900
Subguards/Subbonds $123,435
Gross Receipts Tax $771,665
Contractors Fee $417,733
$2,433,592
Subtotal $15,250,000

Allowances 5,624
Prime Contract Purchase Orders
General Conditions & Insurance


THE BOB & RENEE PARSONS LEADERSHIP CENTER
for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain
The Power of Girl Scouting
Ask any successful woman and she’s likely to say, “Yes, I was a Girl Scout!” In
fact, 80% of our alumnae attribute their personal and professional success to
Girl Scouting.
A girl’s journey in leadership often begins in a girl-only environment, away from
school pressures, social cliques and boys, where she can be herself and try
new roles.
Girl Scouts provides this environment and prepares girls with the skills and
experiences they need to empower themselves for life. Our age-specific
program is tied to five intentional outcomes: sense of self, positive values,
healthy relationships, challenge seeking and community problem-solving.
We believe that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader, act
confidently on her values, and connect with her community.
For the last 105 years, Girl Scouting has been a powerful force in the lives of
millions of girls–instilling in them increased self-confidence in their decision-
making abilities and their capacity to become strong leaders in their own lives
and in their communities.
The Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council has been serving girls since
1936. Today we serve 22,000 girls, in grades K-12, with the help of 10,000 adult
volunteers. Our jurisdiction covers central and northern Arizona and the entire
Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands. We are an inclusive organization, serving girls
across every economic class, ethnic group and religion. If needed, financial
assistance is provided so that no girl is denied a Girl Scout experience.
Our Vision for the Future
Our decision to transform our 40-year-old camp property in South Mountain
into a leadership center emerged from our desire to expand our capacity to
serve more girls, especially in underserved populations, and better serve our
existing members, of whom 85% reside in the metro Phoenix area.
The Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp
South Mountain will be a year-around urban program center, with camp appeal,
and fully ADA accessible. The center will allow us to increase the quality and
variety of programs we offer, from STEM to archery and aquatics. Girls will
be able to enjoy their first camping experience close to home, participate in
special Girl Scout programs and engage more deeply in Girl Scouting. We plan
to offer both day and residential camp to girls beginning in June.
Leadership and skill-building training will be offered to our adult leaders and
volunteers. The center will also facilitate our partnership with surrounding
community groups, local organizations and schools towards our shared goal
of closing the opportunity gap for girls and other youth. And we see this as
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a place to convene thought leaders on a regular basis, creating rich dialogue
around topics related to youth development.
Perched on the side of South Mountain, the design of the Parsons Leadership
Center celebrates and respects the fragile desert environment. From the
raised walkways, water-harvesting roofs to the recycled building materials
and xeriscaping, this site is environmentally sustainable. These same design
features also promote a sustainable community, fostering connections,
integration and engagement.
Our Champions for Girls & How to Become One
We are grateful for the many donors who HAVE invested in girls through this
$18 million project to date. We are particularly thankful for the generous
donations from:
• The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation • Nina Mason Pulliam Trust
• Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust • The Herberger Foundation
• The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation • Emerald Foundation
• The Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pine Council • The Steele Foundation
• Diane and Bruce T. Halle Foundation • Eileen Ward
• Gila River Indian Community • John O. Whiteman
• The Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation • Bessie J. Payan
We welcome your support to help us raise the remaining $3.5 million. Here are
several ways to help:
1. Make a financial donation or a pledge.
2. Name a cabin or activity building.
3. Let us know about a matching corporate gift.
4. Connect us with others by hosting a gathering.
Contact
Christina Spicer
Senior Associate – Development
602.452.7088 or cspicer@girlscoutsaz.org
www.girlscoutsaz.org/campaign
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