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July 19, 2024
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A weekly newsletter for Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. members.
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Congrats to Zoe Kyrou for being GSHH’s GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship recipient! Zoe's vision, heart, and ambition will leave a lasting impact and her Gold Award project, Perfectly Imperfect: Shining the Light on Hidden Disabilities, will help spread awareness and educate her high school community about Hidden Disabilities. Read more about Zoe's inspiring project here. We can’t wait to see what you do next!
Learn more about the GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship here.
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Week 3 of summer camp at Rock Hill and Camp Addisone Boyce is going swimmingly! This week, campers have been doing their best to beat the heat by spending extra time in the water and converting outdoor activities to indoor games. We're excited to finish the week strong and get ready for week 4! Photos will be posted periodically on the Rock Hill and CAB Facebook pages for you all to see what campers are getting up to.
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Highlights for Week of 7/22/24
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Reminder: The GSHH Finance Team is conducting an audit of selected troop finances. Selected troops were contacted last week. Please return the requested documentation to the council by August 31, 2024.
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Summer Fridays: GSHH will be closing at 12:30pm on Fridays from May 31st through August 30th.
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Service Unit Managers and Recruiters, please complete this form to update your contact information and preferences.
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Share this event: Taste of Girl Scouts at Riverfront Library - August 17, 2024 12pm.
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GSHH is in full planning mode for the upcoming 2024-2025 membership year, and is excited to share with you some upcoming plans. Watch for more information to come for the following events:
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Save the Date: GSHH Volunteer Conference
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Back By Popular Demand!
GSHH is excited to bring back its membership year kick-off event for adult volunteers. Mark your calendars for October 5, 2024 at Sonesta White Plains Downtown
This year's theme is Uplifting Our Volunteers & Impacting Our Girls. There will be many breakout sessions on specialized Girl Scout topics, a keynote speaker, and goodie bags. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. This is an opportunity for GSHH volunteers and staff to connect, share best Girl Scout practices, and demonstrate some GS technology. We will also address, What’s New, What’s Refreshed, and What Important Information you need to know.
Make sure to share with your fellow volunteers - there will be something for everyon
Registration will open by the end of July.
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Save the Date: 2024 Girl Scouts Love State Parks
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks is back! Join GSHH on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Kerhonkson, NY, and Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Pleasantville, NY. This free, family-friendly, event is a great way to kickstart the new Girl Scout year and take advantage of the incredible state parks within our council footprint. More info to come soon!
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Save the Date: 2025 GSHH Camporee
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GSHH is happy to announce that it is bringing back a Girl Scout favorite! The council-wide Camporee Weekend will return in Fall 2025. More information and details will be provided as they are confirmed. We look forward to planning and sharing this exciting event with you all!
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Registration is open for Mapping Our Trail Together III
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Join Girl Scouts Heart Of The Hudson, Inc. for Mapping Our Trail Together III
Saturday, August 24th, 2024 9:30am – 3:30pm at Rock Hill Camp
This event is open to all registered adults of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and will focus on friendship and working together to achieve the success of our Council. Activities (weather permitting) will include archery, team building, boating, hiking, and brainstorming.
Continental breakfast, lunch, and a fun patch are included for all attendees.
Register by August 11, 2024.
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Apply to Join GSHH's Board of Directors
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GSHH's Board Development Committee is now accepting applications for the Board of Directors, Board Development Committee members, and Girl Board Directors.
The Board Development Committee (BDC) seeks applicants with CPA/Accounting, Lawyer/Legal experience, Property Management experience, and a DEI/RJ Champion. If you or someone in your network has this experience, apply or pass it along. Please also contact boarddevelopment@girlscoutshh.org with any questions and a BDC member will be in touch to answer any questions.
Adult applications are due by October 15, 2024 and Girl Board Director applications are due by October 30, 2024.
BDC members will contact applicants to schedule interviews and/or update them on the status of their application. Click here to get started.
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Apply to Represent GSHH at the 2026 Girl Scout Convention in Washington DC
In July 2026, Girl Scouts of the USA will host its 57th National Council Session and Convention in Washington, DC! This exciting event will reunite alumnae and invigorate a global movement of girls, women, and men who want to make the world a better place.
Applications are now being accepted for Girl Scouts and volunteers interested in representing GSHH at this exciting leadership event. Girl Scouts aged 14 and up (as of December 31, 2025) are welcome to apply to be a National Delegate. All travel, registration fees, and accommodation expenses are covered by Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson.
All Delegates selected to attend the 57th National Council Session and Convention in Washington, DC this year will also serve on an Advisory Committee after the National Council Session.
Click here to apply - applications are due October 1, 2024.
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Gear up for another year brimming with exciting new discoveries! Get ready for unforgettable field trips, learning about STEM and sharing your passions with life long friends. Early renewal is now open - make sure to secure your space for another year of Discovery! Renewing early helps GSHH plan for the year ahead and gives you the opportunity to earn exciting incentives!
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Apply for the 2024-2025 Girl Advisory Team
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Applications are now available for the Girl Advisory Team. Girl Scouts entering grades 9 through 12 in fall 2024 are invited to apply to join the team that represents the voices of girls from throughout GSHH. Members of the Girl Advisory Team will gain experience through creating change and developing professional and leadership skills.
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Cook Out/Camp Out Trainings
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Join GSHH staff and volunteer trainers for Cook Out and Camp Out Training! These two trainings are required for outdoor cooking and overnights with Girl Scouts. We encourage as many volunteers as possible to have this training to support their outdoor activities.
Upcoming Training Dates:
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - Betty Taubert Girl Scout House, Scarsdale
Cook Out & Camp Out
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Volunteer Engagement News & Updates
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Program
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Date/Time
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Registration Deadline
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Sleep In Webinar
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 / 7pm
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Register by 7/21
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Volunteer Essentials Webinar
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 / 12pm
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Register by 7/23
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Junior Leader Circle
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 / 7:30pm
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Register by July 23
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Daisy Leader Circle
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Sunday, July 28, 2024 / 7:30pm
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Register by 7/25
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Jump 2 Journeys
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Monday, August 5, 2024 / 6pm
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Register by 8/1
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Volunteer Essentials Webinar
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 / 10am
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Register by 8/7
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Why go outside? Whether it’s five minutes of outdoor sketching, having a picnic, or paddleboarding, getting outdoors is a great way to help improve mood, focus, and confidence. This summer, we have 50+ fun outdoor activities for you to choose from as part of the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge. Girl Scouts who participate unlock a fresh patch. Download our free activity page (available in English and Spanish) and venture outside!
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