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Connections ♦ Donor Newsletter

A quarterly newsletter about Girl Scouts in your community.


2013 Newsletters

Spring 2013: Receive an insider’s look at GSHPA property upgrades, camp development future improvement plans and the brand new Girl Scout Cookie packaging.

2012 Newsletters

Fall 2012: GSHPA hosted three events in Hershey, Wilkes-Barre and State College to celebrate Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary, raising more than $260,000 that will be put towards GSHPA's Inspiring Generations campaign. View the full list of event sponsors.

Summer 2012: GSHPA congratulates the newest recipients of the coveted Girl Scout Gold Award. See how our 30 county council celebrated our 100th anniversary!

Spring 2012: Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary special presentation set to air on PBS stations throughout the council. Learn more about the Girl Scouts' trip to the Governor's residence, plus the kick off to this year's Cookie Program!

2011 Newsletters

Fall 2011: State Legislators join Troop PA to generate buzz about our 100th anniversary. Why re-investing in today's girls is so necessary as we approach the 100th. Plus, mark your place in Girl Scout history!

Summer 2011: More than 80 Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania honored for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. Find out how Council is gearing up for our new Signature Programming initiative. Plus, Pledge to be Forever Green!

Spring 2011
: How Girl Scouts helped a Cadette in Hershey set and reach her goals for Olympic figure skating, hundreds of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania lead breast cancer survivors to victory with the Penn State Lady Lions, plus, Sleep Away Camp - taking girls back to basics.

 

Be Connected ♦ Volunteer Newsletter

A monthly newsletter for leaders, service unit managers, and lifetime members.


 

2013 Newsletters

May 2013 - There's no time to waste! Re-register online today, and don't forget to sign your daughter up for summer camp. Camp season is in full swing next month!

April 2013- This month's buzz is GSHPA's Early Bird Membership Renewal, and, believe it or not, the brand new online process is simple. Check out the user video demos for step-by-step instructions.

March 2013 - Early Bird re-registration is right around the corner! GSHPA is offering 20% off any GSHPA online purchase totaling $25 or more to anyone (that's any girl or adult member) who re-registers for the 2013-2014 Girl Scout year using our new online registration process between April 10, 2013 and June 30, 2013.

February 2013- Mark your calendars for April 21, 2013, two-time softball Olympian and ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza has confirmed she will kick-off Healthy Promise's council-wide effort to walk a million miles, at the Million Mile Walk in Wilkes-Barre.

January 2013- Didn't make it to the Regional Cookie Events? No worries, click to get an insider's look at GSHPA's Cookie College and Cookie Rally. Don't forget to add National Girl Scout Cookie Day to your February calendar and keep a lookout for the release of the Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Silver Dollar.

2012 Newsletters

December 2012- Do you love to cook? Sign up to join Chef Jenn from ForknSpoon Café for a two-part Video Chat series. GSHPA Council Store is hitting the road again this spring, check out the scheduled dates.

November 2012 - Register today for Cookie Rally/Cookie College on January 5, 2013! Don't forget to sign up for the Healthy Promise Webcast at WITF television studio. Seats are limited for the live studio audience.

October 2012 - GSHPA encourages troop leaders to challenge girls to make a Healthy Promise this fall and details steps to setting up/or updating troop bank accounts.

September 2012 - GSHPA launches registration for free volunteer training weekends and gives a sneak peek into our newest signature program, Healthy Promise, which promotes great nutrition and exercise.

August 2012 - Our commitment to introducing more girls to Girl Scouts in 2012 - 2013, Bridging to the Second Century, meet the newest Girl Scout Gold Awardees, plus FREE volunteer training weekends this fall!

June 2012 - Girls Scouts across Pennsylvania's 3 councils plant trees to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting. Important information about Camporee. Plus, there's still time to sign up for Volunteer-led trainings!

May 2012 - Register today for the 100th Anniversary Camporee! Learn about two great volunteer-led trainings set for summer and fall, plus meet our amazing top sellers from this year's Cookie Program!

April 2012 - Camporee Update! See what's in store for our 100th Anniversary Camporee! The 100th Anniversary Essay Contest winners are announced. Read their stories about how Girl Scouts has inspired them. Plus, a Rock the Mall YouTube contest. Your girls could win a chance to get on stage for the Rock the Mall Sing a long!

March 2012 - Free Volunteer Training Weekends are scheduled for spring! Air dates set for Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary special on PBS. Plus, encourage girls to participate in Doodle 4 Google.

February 2012 - See what's on the early agenda for the 100th Anniversary Camporee! Camp guides are available - registration begins March 1. Plus, check out our Gold Award Spotlight of the Month!

January 2012 - Cookie Colleges/Rallies go council-wide! Join GSHPA for a Forever Green day at the movies. Plus test your Girl Scout history with our 100th Anniversary fact of the month.

2011 Newsletters

December 2011 - Convention Update: Check out what the GSHPA Delegates learned at the 52nd National Convention. Join us for the 100 Grand Girl Scouts Challenge. Plus, there's still time to go green and take our EcoFootprint Challenge!

November 2011 - State legislators join Troop PA during a ceremony at the State Capitol to help generate excitement about the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. See all the great things GSHPA  has planned for the upcoming celebration with events throughout the council!

October 2011
- It's the start of a new troop year, check out our latest Good Rule of Thumb, plus new partnership opportunities for volunteers, and learn how you can join Girl Scouts from around the country in a special 100th Anniversary Girl Scout hike!

September 2011
- Check out the Council's work plan for the coming year. Goodbye SafetyWise and VRG, say hello to the new Volunteer Essentials and the Safety Checkpoints! Plus take our EcoFootprint Challenge and help reduce your carbon footprint!

August 2011
- Learn about how we're gearing up for our new Signature Programming Initiative! Find out how our Council's dedication to the Family Partnership Program has helped us increase our success. Plus, the traveling store is back by popular demand.

July 2011
- Get a jumpstart on the new Girl Scout year by attending a Volunteer Training Kick-Off event! Girl Scout Gold Award recipients are honored, plus, a date is set for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall: 100th Anniversary Sing-Along in Washington D.C.

May 2011
- This year's annual meeting is facilitated via videoconferencing technology, find out how you can become an official visitor of the 52nd Girl Scout National Convention, plus a date is set to honor this year's Girl Scout Gold Award recipients!

April 2011
- Kicking Off Forever Green Event! One of Radio Disney's biggest pop stars is playing at this HUGE Girl Scout Event. Don't miss your chance to join in the fun! The new location for our York Office is open and ready for visitors, plus the registration deadline for scholarships is approaching.

March 2011
- GSHPA is now on Facebook! Volunteer Training Weekends are set. Learn how to register for Troop Adventure Camp, plus property reservation upgrades are in the works.

February 2011
- Troop Adventure Camp is back! Scholarship deadline is almost here. The Council Store goes on tour and more volunteer training weekends are coming up.

January 2011
- Forever Green mini-grant deadline gets extended, a great opportunity for volunteers interested in helping to raise money for GSHPA, Cookie College 2011 is a huge success, plus preparation for transition to new Girl Scout materials is underway.

 

Pathways to Her Future ♦ Parent Newsletter

A bi-annual newsletter for parents of Girl Scouts.


2012 Newsletters

Fall 2012: Did you miss the Healthy Promise kickoff? No need to worry, view more activities, events and resources that will continue through spring 2014. Take a look at Camp Small Valley's new state of the art Adventure Course, it's an adventure your camper won't want to miss out on!

Spring 2012: Happy 100th Anniversary Girl Scouts! New incentives for early bird registration, plus inspiring generations with the outdoor experience!

2011 Newsletters

Fall 2011: The first year of the new model of Sleep Away Camp is a huge success. Hear about it from a camper's perspective. Pledge to be Forever Green and become aware of your impact on the planet's resources. Plus, a way to become part of history as Girl Scouts celebrates its 100th anniversary!

Spring 2011:
How do we know we are producing tomorrow's leaders? Girl Scouts helps a Cadette in Hershey set and reach her goals for Olympic Figure Skating, plus, Sleep Away Camp - taking girls back to basics.

 

GSHPA Annual Report ♦ Helping Today's Girls Become Tomorrow's Leaders


GSHPA Annual Report

Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania - helping today's girls become tomorrow's leaders. We thank all of our volunteers, our supporters, our staff and, most importantly, our girl members for your collective efforts to not only move our Council toward a better financial direction, but also to maintain the spirit of fun and adventure that has always made Girl Scouts the premier leadership organization for girls in the heart of Pennsylvania, in the nation and in the world. Check out the highlights from 2012.


 

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