When an attendee at a Girl Scout event tests positive for COVID-19 after attending or within five days of participating in a Girl Scout in-person gathering, please send the template email (or a modified version) that is located below to any participant families. Please note that we do not want to share the personal information of the individual who tests positive to maintain their privacy.
If a COVID notice is sent to families after a Girl Scout event, please complete this COVID incident report.
Troop Leaders do not need to notify council staff if a member tests positive after a troop meeting.
If you need IMMEDIATE guidance, contact the GSNYPENN Emergency Line at 1.855.213.8555, option 4:
- Identify who you are
- Explain the nature of the emergency: positive COVID-19 test
- Provide a contact number for yourself and we will call you back immediately
Incident Response Lead is Christina Verratti, Director of Membership Support, at 315.915.8976 office, cverratti@gsnypenn.org or 315.915.8976 cell.
Refer any and all media inquiries to GSNYPENN. Media must be referred to Jaime Alvarez, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, at 315.275.2251 office, 315.275.3152 cell or jalvarez@gsnypenn.org.