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Spotlight
 A Passport to TravelGirl Scouts of USA's Destinations program offers Scouts aged 11-17 a passport to travel and the opportunity to explore the world outside their windows. Girls are selected to attend as individuals based on an application process that includes securing personal references and an essay about their values, leadership skills and experiences during time spent away from their families. Destination categories include international, outdoor, science, apprenticeship and other experiences that range from two days to 3 weeks. Nearly 30 girls from Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania were selected to attend destinations that included a multi-sports program in Ireland, a service challenge in Costa Rica, expedition-based trips in Peru and Honduras, a fast-track aeronautics experience in Huntsville, Alabama, and a Rock-n-Wilderness excursion in Minnesota. Eleventh-grader Ashley Tsung from Troop #7808 in Jenkintown (Montgomery County) was one of 12 girls from around the world who attended Caribbean Land and Sea in Puerto Rico in August. The girls went caving, hiked through rainforests, toured San Juan, and experimented with the largest radio telescope on the planet. Ashley's trip was funded through the Cookie Program. Shown above drinking her first coconut, Ashley said, "The counselors and girls I met were such amazing people. One of my favorite parts was the Arecibo Observatory, since I'm a huge James Bond fan and the telescope was featured in the film GoldenEye. I also liked snorkeling and seeing all the tropical fish. I had such a great time!" Learn more about Destinations and the application process at one of three information sessions-September 29, October 1 and October 6. Sign up on E Council or contact Joan Hannahoe at jhannahoe@gsep.org or 610.791.2411, ext. 1509. |
Announcements
March to Your Own Drum: Join the Percussion Patrol!
Become a member of the Percussion Patrol, the nation's first all-girl competitive indoor drum line. Launched by Troop #6087, the Percussion Patrol has added practices at Shelly Ridge and Valley Forge to give more girls (ages 14-22) an opportunity to participate. No musical training or experience is required.
Remaining September and October rehearsals are held on
Sundays from 2-4pm:
- Sept. 20 Lehigh Valley Service Center, Allentown
- Sept. 27 Valley Forge Service Center, Valley Forge
- Oct. 4 Lehigh Valley
- Oct. 11 Shelly Ridge
- Oct. 18 Lehigh Valley
- Oct. 25 Valley Forge
Click here for directions to the Service Centers, and contact Don Amig at percworx@ptd.net for more information.
Join the 47th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade! Sept. 27
Be a part of this event! This year's theme is "Vejigante a la Boya," a character from folklore that blends African, Caribbean, Moorish and Spanish traditions, and became part of carnival celebrations in Puerto Rico hundreds of years ago. Get creative with your presentation of the flout dance, music, and costumes. To participate, contact Betty Villareal at bvillareal@gsep.org or
888.564.4657, ext. 1041.
Troops! Raise Money and Recruit
on Boscov's Friends Helping Friends Day
GSEP is participating in Boscov's Friends Helping Friends, an annual day-long fundraising event that benefits nonprofits. Participating troops keep 100% of their proceeds by selling $5 discount shopping passes-good for 25% off most Boscov's purchases on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Service Units can set-up Recruitment Tables in Boscov's Girls' Departments that day. Contact your local store to coordinate in advance (see store locations below). For shopping passes, contact Brenda Zuberka at bzuberka@gsep.org or 888.664.9770, ext. 1521. Contact Cheryl Baker at cbaker@gsep.org or 888.664.9770, ext.1508 for more information. The following Boscov's locations are within our Council:
- Easton: 121 Palmer Park Mall
- Exton: Exton Square Mall, 100 Exton Square at Routes 30 & 100
- Media: Granite Run Mall, 1067 W. Baltimore Pike
- Whitehall: 400 Lehigh Valley Mall
- Bensalem: 200 Neshaminy Mall
- Plymouth Meeting: 10 Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 Germantown Pike
- Pottstown: Coventry Mall, Route 724
- Wyomissing: Boscov's Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd.
- Reading: Boscov's East at Reading Mall, 4500 Perkiomen Ave. and
Boscov's North at Fairgrounds Square Mall, 2910 N. 5th Street Highway
How are we doing? Tell us!
Help us do a better job of serving you. Take a few moments to complete our survey Customer Service: How are we doing? Your feedback is important, and helps us do our best to meet your needs and serve our girls. The survey is open through September 25. For customer service questions or concerns, contact Mary Novak at mnovak@gsep.org or 610.791.2411, ext. 1530.
New Guidelines for Highest Scouting Awards Made Easier
Confused by the new guidelines for Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards? We created a chart that lists each award, grade- and age level, and completion deadlines for each award (according to both old and new guidelines). For assistance and more information, contact Joan Hannahoe at jhannahoe@gsep.org or 610.791.2411, ext. 1509. Training sessions for the new guidelines begin in January.
Ride The Ducks in Philadelphia this Fall!
Ride the Ducks during November Scout Month! Groups of 20 or more enjoy discounted rates, free patches, and a scavenger hunt. Ride The Ducks' "Create a Group Weekend" program helps smaller groups build up to 20. Call Danielle at 215.351.9989, or see the flyer for more information. (More Scout events are available at the Wachovia Center. See the flyer or contact Reta Feldman at 215.952.7316 or rfeldman@comcast-spectacor.com.)
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Adult Development Corner
HURRY! Limited Spots for 'Arabian Nights' Weekend-Sept. 25-27
Join the more than 220 volunteers attending the Fall Adult Learn and Lead program at Camp Laughing Waters in Gilbertsville. Come for the weekend, or sign up for the limited number of remaining workshop spots on Saturday for both new and seasoned volunteers. But hurry! Complete and fax the registration form to Dale Moelter at 610.935.2714.
New Leadership Requirements for Volunteers in 2009-10
All volunteers registered to work with troops (01, 02) must complete required leadership courses within 30 days of their appointment. This three-step training process must be followed:
- STEP 1: GSUSA Volunteer Orientation, completed online.
- STEP 2: GSEP Volunteer Essentials, facilitated at your Service Unit Meeting by Council Staff or designated Volunteers. Each troop will receive one copy of Volunteer Essentials per troop (formerly titled
GSEP Volunteer Orientation). - STEP 3: GSEP Leadership Essentials, facilitated at locations throughout the Council region. Register through E Council.
(Coming soon! Take-home packets for at-home completion will be available on the Adult Education page beginning October 15.)
ServSafeŽ Registration: You Need to Know!
To comply with our American Camp Association accreditation, any group that uses the industrial kitchens for food storage or the dining halls for food serving at our camps must have a ServSafeŽ-certified person on the premises--even if no cooking is involved. Camps that must meet these requirements are Hidden Falls, Laughing Waters, Mosey Wood, Tohikanee, Tweedale and Wood Haven.
ServSafeŽ classes are offered regularly by the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association (PRA). As a PRA Select Chapter Member, GSEP is entitled to a discounted rate of $85 for the training. To take advantage of the discount, type Girl Scouts of Eastern PA in the Company Name section of the registration form; there, you will also find a schedule of upcoming training sessions. With questions about registration, contact Jill Sober at jsober@gsep.org or 610.791.2411, ext.1504. With questions about the ServSafeŽ training, contact the PRA office at 800.345.5353 or visit the PRA website.
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Program Corner
What Should I Be? Medical Edition-Sept. 19
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes: is Grey's Anatomy for you? Hear from medical professionals at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill (Lehigh County) on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9am-3pm about how to launch your own career in medicine. Cost of $20 per girl and $15 per Safety-Wise adult includes lunch. Sign up on
E Council, or contact Melanie Doll at mdoll@gsep.org or
610.791.2411, ext. 1525.
Service Opportunities for Halloween Fun
Sundae Sunday Planning Event for Spooky Ridge-Oct. 4
Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors can earn service or leadership hours and enjoy ice-cream sundaes by helping plan Spooky Ridge Halloween events at the Shelly Ridge Program Center on Oct. 4 from 3-4:30pm. Register on E Council, or contact Linda Delenick at ldelenick@gsep.org or
215.564.2030, ext. 1102.
The Halloween Helpers Still Need You!
Girl Scout Cadette Emma Rose Shapiro's Halloween Helpers project is collecting gently used costumes for youngsters in need--and Girl Scout Cadette Troop #53157 (Delaware County) is on board! Visit The Halloween Helpers website or email TheHalloweenHelpers@gmail.com.
Come to a Fabulous Friday of World Culture-Oct. 2
Shelly Ridge Program Center invites 2nd- and 3rd-grade girls to a celebration of world culture on Friday, Oct. 2 from 7-9pm. Enjoy Serbian, French, and other unusual dance traditions. Cost of $10 per girl and $2 per adult includes a patch and refreshments. Register on E Council, or contact Linda Delenick at ldelenick@gsep.org or 215.564.2030, ext. 1102.
Drexel 'Science Saturdays' for Biomedical Enthusiasts Begin Oct. 3
Girl Scout Cadettes! Explore opportunities in biomedical science and engineering with hands-on activities focused on device design, drug delivery systems, biomechanics, robotics and more. Sessions run from 9am-1pm the first Saturday of the month (beginning Oct. 3 through April 10), at The LeBow Engineering Center (Room 240) at Drexel University (3100 Market Street, Philadelphia).
Lunch is provided. For information and registration, contact Linda Delenick at ldelenick@gsep.org or 215.564.2030, ext. 1102.
'Adventure in Ethics' Workshops Canceled
The 'Make Character Count: Adventure in Ethics' workshops scheduled on
Oct. 24 and Nov. 21 at DeSales University have been canceled.
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Picture Place
A Trip to Disney: Priceless!
On their trip to Disney World in July, Girl Scout Cadette/Seniors from Troop #6678 (Lehigh County) showed off custom t-shirts, imprinted on the back with:
A box of Girl Scout Cookies: $3.50
Number of Booth Sales: 19
Number of boxes sold: 4,719
A trip to Disney World: Priceless!
The Scouts funded the trip through their Cookie Program, and participated in the Disney Youth Education Series' Production Arts & Sciences program.
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GSEP IN THE NEWS
GSEP Scouts' Award-winning Projects
Quakertown Scouts
of all Levels Create
Baby Bundles
More than 60 girls, ranging from Girl Scout Daisies through Ambassadors, teamed up to create baby bundles for the Crossroads Pregnancy Center in Quakertown
(Bucks County).
Troop Leaders Honored for Outstanding Service
Sue Deasy and Laura Grogan-O'Mara, leaders of Girl Scout Junior/Cadette Troop #71600 were awarded for outstanding service to the Mundock Service Unit
(Montgomery County).
Helping the
Garden Grow
Scouts from Troop #11036 cleared weeds, installed native plant material, and spread mulch along the trailhead at Port Clinton Avenue in Hamburg Borough (Berks County).
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WHAT'S IN STORE
Shop Locations and
New Fall Hours Shelly Ridge Shop
330 Manor Rd. Miquon, PA 19444 215.483.7744 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10-5 Wednesday 12-8 1st Saturday 10-3 Lehigh Valley Shop2633 Moravian Ave. Allentown, PA 18103 484.866.4140 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9-5 Tuesday 9-8 1st Saturday 10-3 Valley Forge Shop100 Juliette Low Way Valley Forge, PA 19482 484.927.2317 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10-5 Thursday 12-8 3rd Saturday 10-3 Jane Seltzer Shop
2020 Rhawn St. Philadelphia, PA 19152 215.745.8757 Monday & Friday 10-5 Wednesday 12-8 2nd Saturday 10-3 Delaware County Shopin the Springfield Square Shopping Center 760 West Sproul St., Ste. 101 Springfield, PA 19064 610.328.7564 Monday 12-8 pm Wednesday & Friday 10-5 4th Saturday 10-3 Think Globally,
Shop Locally!
Girl
Scouts merchandise is available through GSUSA, third-party retailers, and
GSEP Council shops. But when you shop through GSEP, either online or
at one of our five regional stores, you directly support our Council.
All proceeds are invested in our programs, activities and the dreams of
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