North Penn Service Unit: Breaking News!

Following the  orders of Gov. Wolfe for the Commonwealth ,  all physical events & activities in the NPSU are suspended indefinitely.

Leader Survey

Click here for the Leader Survey.

Office Depot SPC Numbers

Below is the link for leaders to create a SPC number at Office  Depot for Girl Scouts.  Once you click on the link,  click on register and follow the prompts skipping # of employees and website or notes.  On the next screen, click on "mail me a copy" if you want one mailed.  If not, you can continue on and print out a copy, then bring that sheet in and Office Depot will laminate them.  Email Suzanne with any questions or to let her know you've gotten a SPC number. 

https://community.officedepot.com/GPOHome?id=10294011

FACPR Training: Spring 2019

National Safety Council
First Aid/CPR
Training & Renewal Class
with Stacey Sizemore
Everyday Hero CPR + First Aid

$25 per person

April 17, 2019 7pm-9:30pm

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale ~~ Rooms 125/127 (enter by the playground)


RSVP BY April 10, 2019. CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS EACH EVENING. CSA Scouts are welcome to register and attend.  

Contact Michele for more information.
Click here for the registration form for our spring FACPR training.

Agenda for March Meeting

Click here for the agenda for our March 7, 2019 Meeting.

Santander Arena Programs

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Pool Wildlife Programs

Click here for programs.

Click here for contact information.

Baby Bundles (Juniors)

Click here for more information.

Thin Mint Sprint/Thanks-A-Lot Trot

Click here for race flyers.

Pearl Award

Click here for the rules and nomination form.

Glass Blowing Program

Click here for more information.

Environmental Science Program (DBJ

Click here for more information.

Pot of Gold Session Descriptions

Click here for the descriptions for Pot of Gold programming.

GSEP Updates

  • New Trip Forms and Permission Slip will be live on February 28, as well as the brand-new Trip Quick Guide! 
  • They are in the system under forms and are fillable.
  •  Day and Overnight Trips have been combined into one form.  Permission Slip and High-Risk Permission have also been combined into one form. 
  • Pearl Award nominations are open for volunteers to help recognize and celebrate our exemplary Girl Scout staff.  This award will be presented to a staff member that you feel embodies Girl Scout values, advances our mission, and has made our council a better place in the last six months.  Please use the attached nomination form if you would like to nominate a deserving staff member!  Deadline is March 22 
  • VTK guidance is now easier to find!  A VTK video, guide, and scavenger hunt are all now available on website under the Volunteer and Volunteer Online Resources tabs. 
  • GSEP Retail Shops are fully stocked to help you prepare for your Girl Scout Week uniform needs. We have skorts, polos, and legwear to help you show your Girl Scout pride and everything you need to keep your vest or sash up to date.
  • Girl Scout Sunday patches always go quickly- please place larger orders with your shop associate or by emailing retail@gsep.org. Girl Scout Shabbat and Girl Scout Sabbath patches are also available by special order.

Training: Join us for an afternoon of fun at this year’s Pot of Gold! Whether you’re brand new to Girl Scouts or you’ve been a volunteer for years, this event is for you. You’ll enjoy learning new skills, hearing from topic expects, and connecting with your fellow volunteers! Registration is now open! 
Hurry and sign up - registration will close at midnight March 3rd!
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Location: 
The Valley Forge Service Center
Time:
 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
 
Girl Experience:
EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM
Dreaming of warmer weather? Get a head start on all of your summer adventures with our camp Early Bird special. Register before March 14 and you'll save $25 on each day camp session and $50 on each resident camp session! You'll also be able to purchase our EXCLUSIVE Early Bird shirt! Not sure what you want do this summer? Here's a look at just a few of our programs!

Trefoil Fitness Challenge
Mark your calendars for two days in spring and join us for the last two races of the Trefoil Fitness Challenge. Our Thin Mint Sprint takes place just outside of Philadelphia every spring and our Thanks-a-Lot Trot was postponed from November to March because of weather but we're still taking new registrations!

Thanks-a-Lot Trot
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. Start
Camp Laughing Waters
5k or 1-mile fun walk
Register Here

Thin Mint Sprint
Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. Start
Forbidden Drive
200 W. Northwestern Ave.
Glenside, PA 19038
Register Here

GSEP College Tour – G6-12
All aboard the college tour bus! Jump on one of our buses and visit the incredible colleges in the area, receiving insider info from current students. College tour locations and dates include:
Lehigh Valley April 22, 2019
Berks County April 22, 2019
Philadelphia April 26, 2019
Main Line April 27, 2019

Mosey Wood Work Weekend - G4-12 - April 26-28, 2019
Camp Mosey Wood, White Haven, PA
Winter is over, and Camp Mosey Wood needs some help to prepare for camping season! If the weather is nice, you can be among the first tent campers of 2019. Set up, clean and stay in platform tent units. Help beautify camp by painting and helping with trail cleaning. Bring along a pair of work gloves and help make camp shine. At the end of a hard day’s work, celebrate with a campfire on Saturday night. You’ll also have time to hike, play, and enjoy the natural beauty of Camp Mosey Wood. *Includes accommodations in platform tents and all food (Friday evening snack through Sunday breakfast).



Wood Haven Work Weekend - G4-12 - April 26-28, 2019
Camp Wood Haven, Pine Grove, PA
Winter is over, and Camp Wood Haven is gearing up to look great for the camp season! If the weather is nice, you can be among the first tent campers of 2019. Set up, clean, and stay in the platform tents, Conestoga wagons, Adirondack shelters, or tree houses (lottery for accommodations). Help beautify camp by painting and helping with trail clearing. Bring a pair of work gloves and help make camp shine. At the end of a hard day’s work, celebrate with an all-camp party in the pavilion Saturday night. You’ll have time to explore camp too, by hiking, playing Gaga, and enjoying the natural beauty of Wood Haven. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. *Includes accommodations and all food.

   Family Camping Weekend - May 24-27, 2019
   Camp Mosey Wood, White Haven, PA
   $95.00 per person

   Adult Camping Weekend - August 16-18, 2019
   CLW, Gilbertsville, PA
   $60.00 per adult
   Will be a Silent Auction - Baskets per SU donated - last year raised $13000 towards College Scholarships. 
   This means 13 deserving girls will each receive $1000 for college! 

   Fall Leadership Weekend - October 18-19, 2019
   CLW, Gilbertsville, PA
   Save the date - more details coming

   Check Training Dates - more dates have been added

GSEP Needs FACPR Trainers

Looking for First Aide Trainers!
If you know anyone who would be interested in becoming a Medic First Aide/CPR Trainer for GSEP, please email Teresa attvanarsdale@gsep.org. We have lost several of our long-time trainers and are looking for volunteers who are interested in becoming certified to train on Medic First Aid and CPR. The training will be held early next year, and trainers would be responsible for holding at least 2 trainings a year for GSEP volunteers.

Girl Scouts at TU Lacrosse

Special Opportunity:
I am with Temple University Athletic Marketing Department and I would like to invite all of your Girl Scout Troops to our Girl Scout Day at one of our Women's Lacrosse games being held on Saturday March 23rd with a game time of 1pm. The girls will present their flags during the National Anthem, be part of the starting lineups and have the opportunity to shoot on goal during halftime. Following the game there will be a meet and greet/autograph session with the team! feel free to email or call me if you have any questions or would be interested in this opportunity!
               Madelyn Klinedinst
               m.klinedinst@temple.edu
               717-891-3364


Updated Trips Forms and Info

Click here for updated Trips forms and information.

Contact Heather with questions.

Upcoming Events

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