If you are interested in a Home Delivery drop for your initial order, below is the link on GSEP's site. There is a minimum of 500 cases required for a home delivery drop.
If you have any questions, please contact Sara.
Reminder for the Parade
Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade Participants:
Line up is at 729 Mount Vernon Street. Roads are closed in the Borough, so be prepared with alternate routes. Be there no later than 12:30! Pick up is at the Middle School (behind Memorial Park).
Line up is at 729 Mount Vernon Street. Roads are closed in the Borough, so be prepared with alternate routes. Be there no later than 12:30! Pick up is at the Middle School (behind Memorial Park).
Junior Journey in a Day
Journey in a Day Programs for 2019-2020
Journey in a Day events (It’s Your Planet)
Time: Friday evening from 6pm-8pm
Cost: $10 each girl and does not include the badge package. ($13pp if outside of NPSU)
Each class is capped at 30 Girl Scouts. RSVPs are considered final ONLY when you receive a confirmation email AFTER payment is received. No holds, no exceptions.
Special Notes: All participants must be registered in advance and fill out a NPVBGC guest application. Troops are responsible for providing ratio and (1)FACPR trained, registered adult(s).
RSVP ADDRESS: 405 Moyer Road; Harleysville, PA 19438
Contact: Michele
- Juniors
- Date: January 17, 2020
- RSVP Dates: 12/10/19-1/10/20
Troop 7193 Bag and Bracelet Fundraiser
Click here for the order form for the Bag and Bracelet fundraiser.
OGC Shirt and Hoodie Fundraiser
Click here for the link to order Older Girl Committee "NPSU Shirts and Hoodies" Fundraiser.
GSEP Programs
- Tea with Juliette, Grades 2-3, November 9, 1-4 PM, Valley Forge Service Center, Cost $20 for girls/$2 for adults:
Join the GSEP History Committee to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday with a tea party! Enjoy games and songs led by older Girl Scouts, create a troop mural, and see a collection of Brownie Girl Scout uniforms from the past. Don’t forget to wear your vest or sash to show your sister Girl Scouts all the cool things you’ve done! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for a local food cupboard. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes snack and Girl Scout Way badge.
- Junior Jaunt, Grades 4-5, 7 PM November 22 – 11:30 AM, November 23, Valley Forge Service Center, Cost $20 for girls and adults:
Join the GSEP History Committee for a night in the museum! Celebrate the Girl Scout holidays with parties and activities to complete a legacy badge. You'll spend the night in one of the camping rooms. All troops must meet girl-adult ratios for their group. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. *Includes event patch and Girl Scouting Around the World badge.
- Daisy Delight - Sat Mar 21, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Valley Forge Service Center
Grades: K-1
Girl Fee: $10, Adult Fee: $2
Girl Scout Daisies are invited to join the GSEP History Committee for an afternoon at the museum. Have fun with a scavenger hunt, crafts, songs, games, and a snack. Complete the requirements needed to earn the Daisy "Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout" petal (not included). Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to a local food bank as a service project. All troops must meet adult-girl ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check on file to participate in the program. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Event patch included.
- Girl Scout History Comes Alive - Sat Apr 25, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Valley Forge Service Center
Grades: K-12
Girl Fee: $5, Adult Fee: $5
Girl Scout history comes alive as girls of all ages sing historic songs, explore uniforms from their Grandmother's time, enjoy a Girl Scout movie created in 1918, participate in a scavenger hunt in the Girl Scout Museum, and discover "mystery items" as they chat with vendors at the Collector's Meet who come from all over the country to display and sell Girl Scout memorabilia. Girls can start their own collections. Many items for $1 or less will be available for purchase. All troops must meet adult-girl ratios for their group. All adults must have a satisfactory background check on file to participate in the program. Individual girls must be accompanied by a registered adult. Event patch and snack included. Troops are welcome to bring their own lunches to picnic on the service center ground following the program.
Governance (GSEP)
Governance:
- National Convention - the application is live, and a special notice have been sent out. Please know that applications will be rated/looked at based on CONTENT ONLY, not when they were submitted. The deadline to submit is January 10, 2020…If anyone has any questions, email goverance@gsep.org.
Trainings (GSEP)
Training:
- New this year, we will also have a TeamApp just for New Leaders. Everyone who asks to join, will be checked to ensure that they are leaders with GSEP. I’d like to invite you, Mentors and SUMs to join as well. We see this group as a place for new leaders to feel supported and welcomed and to get ideas. Please ask to join by downloading and opening TeamApp on your smartphone or by going to Teamapp.com. The Team name is GSEP New Leader Support.
Here is the call-in info for the New Leader Mentor calls:
New Leader Mentor Call
Mon, Oct 14, 2019 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 944-492-821 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 944 492 821 Or dial directly: 944492821@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##944492821 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:https://global.gotomeeting. |
New Leader Mentor Call
Thu, Oct 17, 2019 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 753-653-509 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 753 653 509 Or dial directly: 753653509@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##753653509 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:https://global.gotomeeting. |
Product Program:
- REMINDER: Gluten Free orders are open and due to GSEP by Sunday, October 27th. Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are only available in pre-orders and cannot be ordered after this deadline. Order your Gluten Free Cookies here: https://girlscoutsusa.ca1.
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GSEP Member Services
- Reminders from Member Services
Fall has begun, and it is one of the busiest times of the year for our Member Services team! As a reminder, this team is the front line for email and phone calls from volunteers, parents, and other members. They receive more than 200 calls and emails every day! Here are a few reminders to make sure your questions and those of your troop volunteers and parent are answered as quickly as possible:
1. When you send an email to Member Services, please be as descriptive as possible in the subject line so that your request can be categorized quickly or assigned to the right team. Instead of writing “help” or something general, please be specific. Some examples include:
- “troop transfer request” instead of replying to the new girl added to troop system email telling us where they should go
- Password reset should clarify MYGS or Program/Event registration – we often must reply to ask what they are trying to do, and it takes more time to resolve
- Include complete names when requesting information - i.e. I have a parent who is trying to register her daughter can you help her - doesn’t get us anywhere
2. Remember that SUMs should contact their VSS directly for any needs, not Member Services.
- New Troop Numbers: With the start of the new year, Troop numbers are in high demand. Please be patient as we work through the requests and please note, we are working on an improvement for this process. In order to receive a quicker turnaround, the following must be included-
- Subject Line: New Troop Number
- Age level, location and name(s) of the leader
Please refrain from making multiple requests for the same troop, this may result in duplicate efforts and assigning more than one number in error. If you follow up, include the original case number so we can reference.
- Reminder- Girls that need placement are sitting at the SU Level “troop”. Review your Looker reports to contact and place these girls. Send troop transfers (subject line) to memberservices@gsep.org
Freaky Friday (GSEP)
November 9th, 11:15-1PM – The Stimulus Children's Theatre group is performing Freaky Friday (See Flyer). Event will be in the Rose Recital Room in Fisher-Bennett Hall. To register for this FREE event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Volunteer Opportunity (GSEP)
- Opportunity for Troops - (See Flyer) Please consider promoting this Nov. 10 volunteer opportunity at the 2019 Philly Walk to End Alzheimer's at Citizens Bank Park* to your Girl Scout & Brownie troops. (*free parking)
- We're looking for volunteers to be Walk Route Guides - cheering the 11,000 participants along the 3-mile Walk Route at Citizens Bank Park. I've attached the Philly Walk Volunteer Flyer with all the details for this fun dog & family friendly event.
- Anyone interested in volunteering at our Walk can email me (egriffin@alz.org) or call me at 215-399-9147.
Take the Lead (GSEP)
- Take the Lead is GSEP’s signature fundraising event honoring our community’s most distinguished women whose leadership and professional achievements make the world a better place. Girl Scouts can be a part of this exciting night in several ways!
Review open roles (for grades 2-12) and register using the links below! Spaces are limited and lead roles require an interview. We hope to see you soon and show off what GSEP girls do!
Philadelphia – Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Berks – Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Lehigh Valley – Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Meeting Reminder: November SU Meeting
Meeting Location: Lansdale United Methodist Church
Address: 300 North Broad Street, Lansdale
From the parking lot, enter through the middle door under the red awning.
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019
Address: 300 North Broad Street, Lansdale
From the parking lot, enter through the middle door under the red awning.
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019
Team App
Team App is an app that the council uses to communicate information about the cookie sale and shops. I chose to use it since it is already being used there. My plan is to use it to be able to send out quick reminders (like, we have a SU meeting coming up) or for you to ask quick questions. There is a section for Leaders and Volunteers as well as JUST for cookies. You are welcome to sign up for both sections. You should be able to find the app in your app store and then search for North Penn Girl Scouts. Basically, it saves me from having to type 80 new contacts in my phone for the leaders, plus however many cookie managers there will be.
You do NOT have to sign up for this is you don't want it, but I had a lot of people ask me on the past surveys for text reminders about various things. I will not promise that all information will be available in all locations (email, website, FB group, and Team App), so it's up to you.
For the Leader group, I will only approve those who are on our leader roster. If you have leaders not on our roster, please let me know. I will also gladly approve leaders to be on the cookie section. I will give Sara access to accept troop cookie managers, as we start to identify those people.
Below is a link if you want access to the information but don't want the app on your phone.
If you have any questions, let me know :)
Monica Maury
2019-2020 North Penn Service Unit Manager
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