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We look forward to seeing you at the
2027 Sweets Before Supper Fundraising Gala!
Check out last year's the event!
Registration for the 2027 Sweets Before Supper Gala
opens Wednesday, November 4
Interested in sponsorship opportunities for 2027?
Click HERE to see what sponsorships we have available and how you can participate, or
contact our Tammy Pruitt at tpruitt@gsewni.org or call 509-747-8091 ext 213.
Check Out Last Year's Awesome Desserts and Bakers! 
2026 Baker Champion
Sharee Moss
Birdie's Pie Shop
Ashlee Santiago
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Destiny Munoz
John Dough
Alicia Armour
The Davenport Hotels
Karen McLaughlin
Fresh Today Catering & Bakery
Sabrina Whitcomb
Quirkie Dough
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweets Before Supper is a delightfully unique fundraising gala hosted by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. This one-of-a-kind event honors women leaders in our community through our annual Women of Distinction award. It highlights the efforts of our organization to help shape the next generation of women leaders and showcases what Girl Scouts is all about—building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character.
Join us for the sweetest event in town and spend the evening enjoying Girl Scout cookie-inspired bite-sized desserts created by local bakers, all before supper! Learn about the Girl Scout movement and how it serves girls of all backgrounds to discover their strengths and empower them to meet new challenges. Then, celebrate with us as we honor a select group of women in our community who inspire our next generation of women leaders.
All proceeds from this event go to supporting the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho.
Can't Attend but Want to Support?
2027 Women of Distinction to be Announced Soon!
Our 2026 Women of Distinction
Women of Distinction award highlights women throughout our Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Council who have contributed to our region in various unique and meaningful ways through their professional endeavors, commitment to their community, and willingness to lead.
Detective Katrina Ball
Detective Katrina Ball
Detective, Grant County Sheriff's Office
Moses Lake, WA
Detective Katrina Ball is an honored member of the Major Crimes Unit. She is a Homeless Community Liaison and Crisis Negotiator for the Grant County Sheriff's Department. She was selected to be the first female detective after serving six years as a deputy for the department. Prior to becoming a deputy, Katrina was a corrections officer at the Grant County Jail. After graduating from Moses Lake High School in 2007, Katrina left for the military, where she served for five years. Katrina remains a military reservist.
Dr. Amy Doneen
Dr. Amy Doneen
Co-Founder, BaleDoneen Method®
Spokane, WA
Dr. Amy Doneen, is a visionary leader, educator, and compassionate healthcare provider whose work embodies the courage, confidence, and character that define the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. As co-founder of the internationally recognized BaleDoneen Method®, Dr. Doneen has transformed the prevention and treatment of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, empowering both healthcare professionals and patients to take control of their health and future.
Dr. Kate Evans
Dr. Kate Evans
Horticulturist and Professor, Washington State University
Wenatchee, WA
Dr. Kate Evans is a horticulturist, fruit breeder, and professor at Washington State University. Kate teaches and conducts research in the Department of Horticulture in the Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee, WA. A Girl Guide in England growing up, she immigrated to the United States and led a team that helped create the Cosmic Crisp® apple! WSU, being a land-grant University, released this amazing apple to all Washington growers, revolutionizing the options open to local orchards. She is an inspiration to young women that science can make all our lives better.
Keirsten Lyons
Keirsten Lyons
Director, Washington State Fallen Heroes Project
Spokane, WA
Keirsten Lyons, Gold Star Mother, is a passionate supporter of the military, veterans, and Gold Star/Surviving families in our community. Keirsten is the current director of the Washington State Fallen Heroes Project, a local non-profit that encompasses the Fallen Hero Banner and Boot Project, Illuminating Courage Memorial, March for the Fallen, and the Heroes Garden at the Spokane Vet Center. Her most important goal is creating opportunities for support for other surviving families, and recognizing and remembering all those who raise their hands to serve. One of the highlights of this past year was bringing The Wall That Heals to Spokane, an exact replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. It was incredible in its healing power, and will by far have been one of the most important endeavors Keirsten has had the privilege of working on.
President Shari McMahan
President Shari McMahan
President, Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA
President Shari McMahan is the 27th president of Eastern Washington University. She is a former provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, San Bernardino, and has a strong commitment to student support and success. She has been recognized for her leadership and has been named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's Power 100 list, highlighting her impact on the university community. Her energetic leadership in challenging economic times has made her university one of the best values in education.
Melinda Schab
Melinda Schab
General Manager, Moscow Food Co-op
Moscow, ID
Melinda Schab has been with the Moscow Food Co-op for nearly two decades, starting as a cashier before being promoted to General Manager in 2012. Melinda often describes the Co-op not simply as a grocery store, but as a community center — “a community center that happens to sell groceries and produce.” She is a champion of accessibility, working to ensure natural, organic, and local foods are offered in a way that feels welcoming and inclusive. Melinda embodies the connection between business operations and community values.
Elouise "Ms. El" Sparks
Elouise "Ms. El" Sparks
Program Director, Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program
Tri-Cities, WA
Elouise Sparks is the Founder and Director of the Miss Juneteenth Scholarship
Program. She launched the program in 2002 with a vision to promote higher education, foster self-awareness and personal growth, and build self-esteem among African American girls as they pursue their academic goals. A devoted mother, proud grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ms. El is also married to her loving husband, Wayne Sparks. She brings a strong sense of family, tradition, and purpose to all aspects of her life. A passionate traveler and lifelong gospel music lover, she finds joy in directing choirs and uplifting others through the power of song.
Professionally, Ms. El serves as a Senior Administrative Coordinator at Pacific NorthwestNational Laboratory, where she has worked for 17 years. With an unwavering heart for service and a steadfast commitment to empowering young women, she continues to be a pillar of strength and inspiration in her community.
Ann-Erica Whitemarsh
Ann-Erica Whitemarsh
Founder, Rascal Rodeo
Tri-Cities, WA
Ann-Erica Whitemarsh was a successful collegiate student athlete jumping into various careers before suffering employment difficulties during the 2008 recession. In 2010, she founded Rascal Rodeo, a radical and innovative idea to host adaptive rodeos across seven states for those with developmental and/or physical disabilities of all ages. It’s much more than being cowboys and cowgirls; it’s changing the lives of all involved. This incredible idea gives opportunities to many to compete in rodeos and do events they never deemed possible. They gain hope.
2026 Bakers and Desserts
Sabrina Whitcomb - Quirkie Dough
Sabrina Whitcomb
Owner, Quirkie Dough
Sabrina is the maker and heart behind Quirkie Dough. She started her shop to create a happy, worry-free space where people could come in, smile, and enjoy something a little nostalgic—but with a twist.
From dreaming up wild flavor ideas to perfecting the perfect scoop, Sabrina puts love into every part of the Quirkie experience. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, her goal is the same: to make your day better (and a little sweeter).
Karen McLaughlin - Fresh Today Catering & Bakery
Karen McLaughlin
Owner of Fresh Today Catering & Bakery
Karen is an experienced pastry chef and cake decorator with over 30 years in the baking industry, owns and operates a family catering and baking business. Her career trajectory progressed from bakery employee to manager, culminating in her current entrepreneurial success. She also serves as Pastry Chef at Maryhill Winery in Kendall Yards. Her passion for baking stems from her childhood experiences assisting her father, a cake decorator and baker. This collaboration continued throughout her career at various bakeries. She now enjoys mentoring her youngest daughter in the culinary arts.
Sharee Moss - Birdie's Pie Shop - 2026 Baker Champion!
Sharee Moss
Owner of Birdie's Pie Shop
Once again Sharie Moss has claimed the title of Baker Champion for 2026. This is her third time receiving this title and well deserved with her Samoa Pie Bites: shortbread cookie crust layered with a dulce de leche, house-made salted caramel and toasted flaky coconut all drizzled together with a decadent dark chocolate ganache.. Well don Sharee!
Sharee is a mother to six kids, wife to a lucky guy, and by night, she’s a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Sacred Heart’s Children’s ER. She would never consider herself a “chef”. The restaurant world came really by surprise in her life. Her adoration of Grandma Birdie, and her personal love of pie, pulled her into creating and running Birdie’s Pie Shop which has two locations in North Idaho and one in Spokane.
Sharee is a two time Baker Champion at Sweets Before Supper!
Destiny Munoz - John Dough
Destiny Munoz
John Dough
My love of cookie dough started when I was a kid. Some of my fondest childhood memories involved baking with my grandma. There was something special about being in the kitchen, watching her whip up a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies while I eagerly waiting to lick the dough off the beaters. The dough has always been the best part!
I wanted to share my passion by creating delicious, gourmet edible cookie dough to be enjoyed by everyone. Crafted with high quality, wholesome, local ingredients, each spoonful is designed to take you back to your childhood and those special times in the kitchen with family and friends. Nothing could be better, so turn off the oven and grab a spoon!
Ashlee Santiago - Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Ashlee Santiago
Pastry Chef at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Ashlee is the Pastry Chef at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. Spreading joy and making others smile is her passion. Ashlee enjoys creating desserts for those special moments in life. Now she gets to help support local Girl Scouts by creating YUM and making life sweet (BEFORE supper)!
Alicia Armour - The Davenport Hotels
Alicia Armour
Davenport Hotels
Like a lot of young girls, I grew up wanting to be just like my mom. My love for baking started at a young age, helping her bake and decorate cakes for every occasion. Seeing the excitement that friends and family had when she showed up with a beautifully decorated cake started my journey into all things pastry!
I joined the Davenport Hotels Pastry team in 2017 after attending a local Professional Pastry Program, where I learned that there was so much more to baking than decorating cakes. I would have never guessed that what started as a hobby and spending time with my mom could grow into a passion and a successful career. I have worked in many positions throughout my time with the Davenport Hotels, starting out as a "fresh out of school" pastry cook, to now leading the entire Pastry Department as the Executive Pastry Chef, overseeing dessert production across all five of the Davenport properties. Creating core memories and one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests is an honor that we get to do every day! (all thanks to a dedicated mom and a Scooby Doo cake, however many years ago!)
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