Girl Advisory Board Application

Please read the following before applying:

-Girl Scouts applying must be registered for the Member Year 2025-2026

-Girl Scouts must be a Cadette, Senior or Ambassador for the 2025-2026 School Year

-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.

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

-Members & parents are expected to download the BAND app for updates from the GAB Liason

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

- Members are required to attend Annual Meeting on May 2nd, 2026

-GAB Schedule will be posted on www.gsnypenn.org/GAB the week of June 1

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 2025-2026 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 (Cadette, Senior & Ambassador) Girl Scout experience? Please use details. *

Are you comfortable giving your ideas and talking with your peers in a group setting? Please provide an example. *

A classmate at your school is interested in joining Girl Scouts, but is unsure. What would you tell them to encourage them to join?

The GAB was established to give the CEO of GSNYPENN Pathways guidance on issues facing youth today. What is one issue in your school, community, or globally that is important to you and why?

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:*

Parent/Caregiver Name*

First NameLast Name

Is the Parent/Caregiver a registered member of GSNYPENN for the 2025-2026 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.I understand my Girl Scout and I will need to download the BAND app for GAB communications in addition to checking email

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?

Type Girl Scout signature below*

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Girl Advisory Board Application

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