Girl Advisory Board Application

Girl Advisory Board Application

Member Year 2024-2025; applications due by September 30th, 2024
Please read the following before applying:

- Meetings for the GSNYPENN Girl Advisory Board will be hybrid. Some will take place utilizing the Zoom platform while others will be at our council offices or camp properties.

- Members will often have tasks to complete outside of normal meeting times and it is their responsibility to complete them on time.

- Members are required to attend 50% of meetings, if members are unable to attend meetings they should notify the group either by email, phone or text. If members are not showing up they will be contacted. If attempts are unsuccessful and there is no communication within 2 weeks, parents will be notified. Continued non-participation may result in removal from the Board.

-Members are expected to check their emails frequently, and be responsive to the information sent inthem.

- Up to 20 girls may be chosen to participate in the GSNYPENN Girl Advisory Board for a one year term.

- Members are expected to attend Annual Meeting on May 3rd
Girl Scout's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
I prefer to be called...*
My pronouns are
Girl Scout's Email Address (must use one that is checked regularly)*
example@example.com
Girl Scout's Cell Phone Number (if none, enter 0s)*

Area CodePhone Number
Girl Scout's Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How do you prefer to stay in contact? Please check all that apply:*

EmailText messagingOther
Your Age/Grade/Girl Scout Level (must be Cadette/Senior/Ambassador level)*
Service Unit # & Troop # or Juliette*
What school do you currently attend?*
Are you a registered Girl Scout with the GSNYPENN Council for the 2024-2025 membership year?*

YesNo
Are you applying as a new board member or a returning member?

NewReturningI was previously involved, but took a break & I'm ready to come back!
What do you hope to learn from being on the Girl Advisory Board*
Why do you want to be part of the GSNYPENN Girl Advisory Board?*
What are some of your strengths, talents, and skills that you plan to bring to the Girl Advisory Board? *
What is one idea you have to improve the older girl Girl Scout experience? Please use details. *
Are you comfortable giving your ideas and talking with your peers in a group setting? *
Do you understand that applying to be on the Girl Advisory Board is a time commitment and you are required to attend 50% of meeting? Continued non-participation will result in removal from the board.

YesNo
Which, if any, of the following have you earned as of the date of this application:*

Gold AwardSilver AwardBronze AwardProgram AideJunior AideLeader In Action (LIA)Counselor-In-Training (CIT)Community Service BarService to Girl Scouting BarLeadership (Torch) Award PinGSUSA Council DelegateJourney Summit Award PinOther
Parent/Caregiver Name*

First NameLast Name
Is the Parent/Caregiver a registered member of GSNYPENN for the 2024-2025 Member Year?

YesNo
Parent/Caregiver Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Caregiver Email Address*
example@example.com
I verify that as a Parent/Caregiver I have reviewed this application. I agree to the following terms:*

I understand that my Girl Scout will have work to complete outside of regular meeting times.I understand that it will be my responsibility to transport my Girl Scout to and from events as needed.I understand that I will be added to the email distribution list in order to help my Girl Scout.I understand that I will be contacted if my Girl Scout is not participating.
Type parent signature below*
Girl Scout T-shirt Size
For in-person meetings what Service Centers or Camps are the most convenient for your Girl Scout?

Camp AmahamiCamp ComstockCamp HooverCamp TrefoilHorseheads Service CenterMaine Service CenterNew Hartford Service CenterSeneca Falls Service CenterSyracuse Service CenterWatertown Service CenterOther
Type Girl Scout signature below*
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