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Spotlight
Final Camp Jam Contestants Rocked the Open House on June 7th
The thirteen Camp Jam finalists arrived at Camp Laughing Waters on Saturday, June 6, for a weekend at Girl Scout camp. Their mission? To prepare for the final Camp Jam competition, hosted by Radio Disney 640AM, and to learn more about Girl Scout camp in a fun and exciting new way! Camp director Amy Hollaman and the counselors kicked off the experience with some real "get to know you" camp fun. The girls also got tips from a professional makeup artist, took a tour of the camp, made crafts, and enjoyed a visit from emcee Stylin' Steph. The day, full of food, fun and fellowship, ended with a campfire and plenty of s'mores. The girls were up early the next morning to perfect their moves to the Miley Cyrus hit "Hoedown Throwdown," under the direction of Stylin' Steph, and to rehearse their individual performances to compete for a week of camp. And, the winner was...Emily Rose Murasso, 14, of Bethlehem. Emily wowed the crowd, and the judges, with her hip-hop dance moves. The judging panel included our own CEO Ann Meredith, West Chester University drum major Rachel Smolinsky, and Tina Wells, CEO of BUZZ Marketing Group. Everyone who competed and attended had a chance to enter to win tickets for a family of four to see "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway and enjoy dinner at a New York restaurant, compliments of Radio Disney 640AM. The Disney-prize winner was Quakertown 5th-grader Arianna Boccardi, another Camp Jam finalist who performed an amazing rendition of "Defying Gravity," from the Broadway show Wicked. Her performance was certainly inspired by a Girl Scout trip she had the day before, a live performance of Wicked, complete with a backstage tour. A gallery of pictures, interviews and performances, including the final group number featuring all the competitors are all available for viewing on Facebook, join today and ask to be part of the GSEP group page. |
Announcements
Summer Iced Teas with Ann Meredith
All GSEP members are invited to share their thoughts with GSEP Chief Executive Officer, Ann Meredith. Ann will update attendees on the state of the Council and will open up discussion to whatever you want. All Iced Teas take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The schedule is:
July 22 at Shelly Ridge Service Center
July 27 at Berks County Service Center
July 30 at Delaware County Service Center
August 5 at Lehigh Valley Service Center
August 10 at Jane Seltzer Service Center
August 12 at Valley Forge Service Center
Please RSVP to Debbie Jacobson at [email protected] or
866.564.2030, x1017.
Calling for Volunteers (Young & Old Alike)
for the Lincoln 200 Event, July 3-5
July 4th takes a new twist as Philadelphia celebrates Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday at the very spot where America was born. Join in to celebrate America's 16th president with Lincoln200™: The Bicentennial Festival. The Festival theme, "Lincoln Then and Now," shines the spotlight on period and contemporary takes on artistic, cultural, and culinary works, innovations in technology and healthcare and connects the lasting legacy of Lincoln to today's world.
Volunteers are wanted. If you would like to volunteer for a few hours or all day to monitor exhibits, help visitors navigate through the festivity offerings and answer general questions, please contact Dr. Stephanie Zarus at [email protected] with the day and time you are available and any special skills and interests you have. Volunteers are needed anytime 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. July 3, 4 and 5. For more information about the event, visit www.lincoln200philly.org.
Benefit by being part of the festival and historical event! Make a difference, practice leadership as an ambassador, meet and help people and receive a t-shirt. Philadelphia Force Supports Cookies from Home, July 29th
On Wednesday, July 29 at Coca-Cola Stadium in Allentown, the Philadelphia Force fast-pitch softball team will support GSEP's "Cookies from Home" project. For every ticket sold, the Force will donate $1 toward the purchase of Girl Scout cookies being sent to U.S. Troops overseas. First-season Force players will receive a Girl Scout cookie assortment during a "Cookies for the Rookies" presentation. A pre-game Birthday Bash for Belle, the Philadelphia Force mascot, includes a barbecue and a parade where Girl Scouts can march with the Phillie Phanatic. Girl Scout Camp Jam contestants will lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday." Tickets to the barbecue are available for groups of 20 or more. To register your troop for the parade or for more information, contact Brenda Zuberka at [email protected] or 888.664.9770, x1521, or download the flyer. Tickets are Going Fast for Girl Scout Night with the IronPigs, July 17th
Don't miss your chance to sleep under the stars when the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' AAA-affiliate, take on the Rochester Red Wings on Friday, July 17 at Coca-Cola Stadium. The game ends with fireworks, and then Girl Scouts, their troops and/or families will enjoy a movie on the big screen from their tents on the field. The event culminates with breakfast on Saturday at 8 a.m. For more information, download the flyer or contact Brenda Zuberka at [email protected] or 888.664.9770, x1521. Girl Scout Nights Continue with the Reading Phillies, August 6th
The Reading Phillies, the Philadelphia Phillies' AA-affiliate, will host GSEP at FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday, August 6. Fireworks follow the game against the Trenton Thunder, and the Phillies will donate $2 from every ticket purchased to GSEP to support our programming. Fun is guaranteed for all, whether you attend as a troop or with your family. Group rates are available. For more information, download the flyer or contact Brenda Zuberka at [email protected] or 888.664.9770, x1521. Attention Girls 17 and Under:
Don't Miss the Junior Fun Day Clinic, July 6th
As part of the 2009 U.S. Women's Open on Monday, July 6, the Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem will host a free Junior Golf Clinic. Co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Women's Golf Association and the Women's Golf Association of Philadelphia, the clinic will offer instruction and tips on putting, chipping and bunker play. No experience is necessary. Admission to the tournament is free for Juniors aged 17 and under, with a ticketed adult. Adults may bring up to nine Juniors. Register for the free clinic at the Junior Tent, next to the 15th Tee, at 10:30 a.m. For tickets and information, visit www.2009uswomensopen.com. Help the Veterans History Project, July 7th
Is your troop interested in helping to preserve veterans' stories? The Veterans History Project uses volunteers to help collect personal accounts of American war veterans so future generations can benefit from their stories. The office of U.S. Congressman Joe Sestak is supporting the effort and invites Girl Scout troops to attend a workshop in Delaware County on July 7, led by an oral historian trained by the Library of Congress. For more information, download the flyer. | |
| Alumnae In Focus
Join us for Adult Camping Weekend!
August 14th to 16th at Camp Tweedale, Oxford, PA
Don't miss a weekend of Girl Scout fun designed for every adult who is a Girl Scout at heart. Over the years, the Adult Camping Weekend has grown to become a beloved tradition of the Girl Scout family. This is your opportunity as a Girl Scout alumna to come together and participate in great activities, dine on delectable home-cooked cuisine and "make new friends but keep the old."
In a word, it's all about FUN! All funds raised go to the GSEP Older Girl Scholarship Fund.
Weekend highlights include:
- Smoothies by the pool
- Breakfast with Ann Meredith, Chief Executive Officer
- Creative craft workshops
- Sing-alongs, stories and s'mores 'round the campfire
Contact Missy Johnson, Senior Development Officer, 215.564.2030 x1020, [email protected] for more information.
GSEP Alumnae Society
The GSEP Alumnae Society welcomes all current and former Girl Scouts including alumnae from Delaware County, Freedom Valley, Great Valley, Greater Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania Councils. A wide Girl Scout network awaits you. Contact Missy Johnson, Senior Development Officer, 215.564.2030 x1020, [email protected] for more information. |
Picture Place
Naomi Bethel of Troop 91336 from
Service Unit 536, CresheimValley is shown here with her leader, Karen Coles. Naomi was one
of five Girl Scouts from our Council to win a Sony Wii system in this year's "Going
Places" Cookie Program Raffle. Other winners included: Morgan Taylor,
Troop 9997; Audrey Curtis, Troop 2853; Angeleen Punter, Troop 880; and Ashley
Ludwig, Troop 11098.
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Newly appointed 2009-10
Girl Advisors Amelia Herbst (left) and Sierra Ragsdale-Miller (2nd
from right) enjoy some time together with 2008-09 Girl Advisors Kerry Horn (2nd
from left) and Christina Loscalzo (right) at the Board Reception at The Franklin
Institute. Kerry graduated from high school and becomes an adult Girl Scout member
as she heads to college. Christina will be a senior at NorthPennHigh School and a Girl Delegate this year. Meet Amelia, Sierra,
and Christina at the Fall Delegate Meetings on October 24.
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GSEP IN THE NEWS
The Success of the Council's Merger Generates Significant Media Coverage
CEO Ann Meredith conducted a series of interviews to present our increases in revenue, membership and program. In the resulting print and broadcast placements, Ann hailed the merits of combining the three Councils to reduce overhead and positioned our business model as one that other nonprofits might consider as a way to maximize the shrinking availability of resources:
The Lansdale Reporter
(daily newspaper serving Lansdale and surrounding communities in Montgomery County)
The Times Herald
(daily newspaper serving Norristown and surrounding communities in Montgomery County)
Sunday Times
(daily newspaper in Primos, serving surrounding communities in Delaware County)
The Mercury
(daily newspaper serving Pottstown and surrounding communities in Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties)
WDAS-FM 105.3
(Philly's best R&B and Classic Soul)
Power99FM
(WUSL-FM 98.9, hip hop, and rhythm and blues)
And don't miss related coverage in The Reporter about Troop 71030, which has seen increases in older-girl membership. |
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WHAT'S IN STORE
Is Your Daughter
Going to Camp?
more information
and an order form.
Also, lots of new camp specific apparel, including blankets, shorts, capris, skorts and tank tops are available at the camp Trading Posts.
Summer Hours
Jane Seltzer &
Delaware County
closed June 13 through September 9.
Lehigh Valley, Valley Forge & Shelly Ridge
Tuesdays through Thursdays from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can't Get to One
of Our Shops?
Visit our improved Web store, where we regularly add new merchandise. Don't forget, you can purchase nearly everything online.
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ADULT DEVELOPMENT
Arabian Nights at
Fall Adult Learn and Lead Weekend, September 25-27th
You have been waiting for it and now it is here! The registration information for the F.A.L.L. Weekend is on our website. Download the flyer so you can sign up for a weekend of fun, friends and lots of training and ideas for you to use with your troops. All this and a weekend and the beautiful Camp Laughing Waters! Leadership Essentials, July 14thOn July 14,2009 in Fleetwood, Berks County, the required course, Leadership Essentials, will be facilitated by Jennifer Allebach, GSEP's Director of Adult Development. Participants who attend this workshop will learn about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and achieve the following outcomes: What are the three keys to leadership? What are 15 National outcomes for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience? What is a Journey? How do the Journeys fit with Petals, Try-its, Badges and Interest Projects? Find out all this and more at Leadership Essentials. Sign up on ECouncil on the Adult Education page of our Web site. We will save you a seat!
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Shelly Ridge Service Center | 330 Manor Road, Miquon, PA 19444 | Tel. 888.564.4657 | Fax 215.564.6953
Mailing address | PO Box 27540 | Philadelphia, PA 19118 |
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