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Supporting Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania's Mission

Girl Scouts of all ages are passionate leaders ready to reinvigorate our movement, celebrate accomplishments, and chart brighter futures for girls.

If you’re interested in being a voice for your local Girl Scout community and play a part in governance, join our team of Girl Scout delegates.

GSHPA Service Unit Delegate Criteria:

  • Registered member of GSHPA
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Current background checks on file
  • Willing to serve as a liaison between the GSHPA Board and your service unit members for a term of one year
  • Willing to complete delegate trainings
  • Able to virtually participate in the GSHPA Annual Meeting in April
  • Are elected by members of the service unit
  • Elections are to be held at the first service unit meeting following the Annual Meeting, pursuant to Article 2, Section 1, Subsection C of the GSHPA bylaws
  • Those interested in serving as a service unit delegate or alternate should reach out to their service unit lead or memberservices@gshpa.org

GSHPA National Delegate Criteria:

  • Registered member of GSHPA
  • 14 years of age or older
  • Adult volunteers must have current background checks on file
  • Willing to complete delegate trainings
  • Willing to serve as a liaison between the GSUSA Board and GSHPA members for a term of three years
  • Able to attend the GSUSA triennial Nation Council Session in person
  • Are elected by GSHPA delegates
  • Those interested must apply. Information on the application process for the next triennium (2028-2030) will be available in late 2027


Delegate Resources

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Bylaws as amended April 17, 2024

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Blue Book of Basic Documents

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The next Girl Scouts National Council Session will take place in Washington D.C. in July, 2026. To learn more about the National Council Session, Girl Scouts Unite, and purchase tickets, click here.

GSHPA members can review the three proposals that will be discussed and debated during the 2026 National Council Session. After reading through the proposals, you are welcome to provide your feedback by completing the National Council Session Proposals Feedback form.

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Thank you to all elected delegates and alternates who participated in the 2026 annual meeting. The 2025 annual meeting minutes, along with the board and board development slates were approved and passed by majority votes.

  • GSHPA Annual Meeting Minutes
  • 2026-2027 GSHPA Proposed Board of Directors
  • 2026-2027 GSHPA Proposed Board Development Committee Slate
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GSHPA Board Development Referral Form

    Please use the GSHPA Board Development Referral Form to submit board member and committee member nominations.

Role of the Board Member

Interested in joining the board? Bring your expertise, experience, and connections to help move Girl Scouts in the Heard of Pennsylvania forward as a member of our Board of Directors. Email jwashburn@gshpa.org with your interest. 

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Delegate Position Description

Alternate Delegate Position Description

Service Unit Delegate Election Form (to be submitted upon the completion of a Service Unit Delegate Election)

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