2025 Annual Meeting
All Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania members are invited to attend our virtual Annual Meeting on April 23, 2025 from 7 to 9 p.m.. Delegates/alternates are expected to attend and will vote on Board, Board Development, and National Delegate candidate slates as well as a bylaw proposal. Attendees will also hear council updates from board members and our President & CEO Janet Donovan. Please note, pre-registration is required. Upon registration, a unique join link will be emailed to you.
Please note, voting members will need internet access to ensure your vote is recorded. Please sign into the meeting between 6 and 6:45 p.m. so that certification of attendees and quorum can be confirmed by 7 p.m.
It is recommended for all voting members to use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox on their laptop or computer for the best experience to engage during the meeting. Please be aware mobile devices have limited functions on the Ring Central onine meeting platform.
The following documents are now available for your review, prior to the meeting:
- Annual Meeting Agenda
- 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes
- Proposed Slate – GSHPA Board of Directors
- Proposed Slate – GSHPA National Delegates
- Bylaw Amendment Overview
- Proposed Bylaw Amendments – Mark Up
- Self-Perpetuating Board FAQs
- GSHPA Service Unit Map – Delegate Representation
- Self-Perpetuating Girl Scout Councils, Nationwide
Delegate attendance is essential. Please notify your Volunteer Support Coordinator or email memberservices@gshpa.org as soon as possible if you are unable to attend, so we can secure an alternate delegate.
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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, vote on GSHPA policies, 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 training
- Able to virtually participate in the GSHPA Annual Meeting in April
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 training
- 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
Delegate Resources
GSHPA Bylaws 
Blue Book of Basic Documents
National Council Session 2026
57th National Council Results
2024 Annual Meeting
National Council Session 2023
2023 Annual Meeting
Board Nominations
Service Unit Delegate Resources
