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September 27, 2024
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A weekly newsletter for Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. members.
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The New Girl Scout Year Begins on October 1st! Get Ready for Your Next Girl Scout Adventure!
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Are you ready for the 2024-2025 Girl Scout Year? On October 1st, we will officially step into our new era of Girl Scout adventures together, and we are so excited to share with you the 2024-2025 Program Guide. This guide has all you need to plan your year for your troops and individual Girl Scouts, as well as training and adult learning opportunities for volunteers.
This year's guide has new programs for girls and adults - look through the guide to see what we have planned for you and let us know what you're looking forward to!
Don't miss out on all fun we have planned, make sure to renew your membership by October 1st to not miss a step!
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Highlights for Week of 9/30/24
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NCS Proposals: This week, we sent an email and survey to all GSHH members asking for their feedback on GSUSA's proposals regarding membership dues increases. please review the information and complete the survey by Monday, October 7th.
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Friends of Camp Wendy - Join us for an afternoon of service and fellowship on Saturday, October 19th from 1pm-4pm. Register here.
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Register by 9/30 for the 2024 GSHH Volunteer Conference!
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The Volunteer Conference is the place to be on October 5th! If you haven’t registered, now is the time to do it, registration closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, September 30th. Join us for workshops, good food, lots of helpful information, and awesome door prizes, as we, Uplift Our Volunteers and Impact Our Girls.
In addition to the planned breakout sessions, you will be treated to a morning plenary session hosted by Tiffany Hamilton, CEO of a large non-profit on the value of working together. We will also have interactive kiosks on the VTK and Doubleknot and a pop-up retail store to get all your new Girl Scout gear! The Techno Teams will also be on hand to showcase what they're working on!
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Girl Scouts Always Plan Ahead!
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Volunteers, as you and your Girl Scouts jump into the new Girl Scout year, remember it's never too early to get the required training you will need to create some great outdoor memories together next Spring.
There are only 2 Cook Out/Camp Out trainings left on the calendar this fall. Cook Out/Camp Out training is required if you and your girls want to cook outdoors (think S’mores and Tacos In A Bag) or if you want to camp under the stars (think of the outdoors badges they can earn) at one of our GSHH properties. Register for:
Cook Out/Camp Out on Sunday, October 6th at Camp Addisone Boyce, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cook Out/Camp Out on Saturday November 9th at the Betty Taubert Girl Scout House, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Reminders from Member Care
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Remember to request all Certificates of Insurance (COI) at least two weeks before the needed date.
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Volunteers, remember to renew your memberships and roles ahead of October 1st! If you are not renewed, you will lose access to your troop and Service Unit details in looker and myGS.
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Lifetime members, remember to renew your volunteer roles as well! You don't need to renew your membership, but you must check to make sure all of your roles are current and active.
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Member Care is now in a high-volume period of cases and phone calls helping Girl Scouts get set up for the 2024-2025 membership year. If you submit a case via email to membercare@girlscoutshh.org please do not submit a duplicate case. This will delay the Member Care team in getting you a resolution.
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The 2024 Nuts & Mags Fall Product Program is underway! Girl Scouts can create their personalized avatars, set goals, and optimize their digital storefront before sending emails to friends and families to support their sales. Check in with troop leaders for materials on how to get started.
Volunteers can access training materials here.
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The Crumbler: Newsletter Created for Girl Scouts, by Girl Scouts
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GSHH's Girl Advisory Team is happy to unveil this year's edition of The Crumbler, a newsletter recapping their year on the team. Take a look to see what the team did during the 2023-2024 Girl Scout year. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2024-2025 team!
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Girl Fest is back! Come join us and your sister Girl Scouts for a chance to check out some of Girl Scout Heart of the Hudson program offerings for 2025. Whether you register as a troop or an individual, you will have a chance to be an explorer - trying new things and discovering new interests. Girl Scouts are creative and entrepreneurial, enjoy the outdoors, and love spending time with each other. Girl Fest offers the opportunity to investigate areas of technology, outdoor skills, crafts, community service, and much more!
This is a rain-or-shine event. Due to the incredible interest in this event, we ask that troops carpool when possible to maximize parking spaces.
GSHH is also looking for volunteers to help with stations during Girl Fest to make it a successful event. If interested in volunteering from 8am-3pm on 10/19, email Samantha Alonzo-LaPointe at slapointe@girlscoutshh.org.
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Doubleknot Calendar Opening November 1st!
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You asked and we listened! Property reservations for Troop, day, overnight and Community Camping will now all be open to reserve between November 1st 2024 – May 25th 2025. You can reserve your date through our reservation platform, Doubleknot, starting November 1st at noon.
Email membercare@girlscoutshh.org with any questions.
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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 15, 2024.
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Girl Experience Programs - October 2024
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GSHH's full 2024-2025 Program Guide will be out soon, but we want to make sure our members have plenty of time to register for events coming up in October. Click here to view all of the Girl Experience Programs planned for October 2024. Some highlights include Spooky Fest, Strive for Silver, and the Older Girl Outdoor Overnight! Register soon as program spaces are limited and filled on a first-come first-served basis.
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New: Promote the Vote
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We believe in the power of every girl to make a difference. 💚👏
That’s why the National Civic Action: Promote the Vote helps girls learn about the democratic process and civic engagement. Though they may not yet vote, their voices matter. This is how you can get involved:
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Upcoming Volunteer Engagement Trainings
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The Volunteer Engagement team is ready to assist GSHH's new and returning volunteers with a full schedule of everything they need to embark on a successful Girl Scout Membership Year! Click here to view a list of all that we have planned for volunteers in the coming weeks and months. For new volunteers, make sure to sign up for Volunteer Essentials, plan to attend a Leader Connections meeting and don't forget to register for the 2024 Volunteer Conference on October 5th!!!
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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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