Sandi Stewart, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. has announced her retirement to become effective on Feb. 1, 2010. Stewart has served 23 years with the agency.
Stewart first served as a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, then as finance director, and currently as CEO, a position she has held since 1998. She successfully led a $7.8 million capital campaign resulting in the two highly recognized LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified facilities on the Searcy G. Koen Regional Girl Scout Campus in Sarasota. During her tenure, Stewart has increased membership of the organization 40 percent and has ensured financial stability even through tough economic times.
“I am honored to have positively influenced the lives of more than 100,000 girls during my Girl Scout career,” said Stewart. “I have enjoyed helping girls discover who they are and reach their full potential to make a difference in their community.”
The Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. is currently searching for a professional leader who can continue with the same passion for youth, commitment to service, structure of leadership, and talent for fund raising. Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. serves more than 11,000 girls in 10 counties in southwest Florida. Candidates are encouraged to

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