a note from Kate Crowley, Chair Elect
April 22, 2009
Here’s a note from Kate Crowley, Chair Elect:
Dear Girls CAN! member:
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. Presently I serve as Board Secretary for the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, a position I have held since the council was created in May 2007. Prior to that, I served on the board of one of the legacy councils. I am truly honored to now be nominated to be the next GSHPA board chair. There is no doubt that we still have challenges ahead but with your help and ongoing passion for our organization and indeed, for all the girls we serve, we can meet those challenges head on.
The membership will consider the entire slate of nominations at the upcoming GSHPA Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2009. The event will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm. In addition to our business meeting, we are planning a reunion picnic lunch, a special adult volunteer recognition program, a bridging ceremony for graduating senior Girl Scouts, and of course lots of fun with friends and other loyal Girl Scout supporters like yourself.
So, won’t you consider joining us on May 2nd. Everyone on the board would be delighted to have you attend. A link to the registration form can be found at http://www.gshpa.org/home/delegate_info.html.
If you are unable to attend, we will certainly miss you but we promise to keep you apprised of all the exciting things going on with Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania!
Sincerely,
Kate Crowley
Chair-Elect
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. Presently I serve as Board Secretary for the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, a position I have held since the council was created in May 2007. Prior to that, I served on the board of one of the legacy councils. I am truly honored to now be nominated to be the next GSHPA board chair. There is no doubt that we still have challenges ahead but with your help and ongoing passion for our organization and indeed, for all the girls we serve, we can meet those challenges head on.
The membership will consider the entire slate of nominations at the upcoming GSHPA Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2009. The event will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm. In addition to our business meeting, we are planning a reunion picnic lunch, a special adult volunteer recognition program, a bridging ceremony for graduating senior Girl Scouts, and of course lots of fun with friends and other loyal Girl Scout supporters like yourself.
So, won’t you consider joining us on May 2nd. Everyone on the board would be delighted to have you attend. A link to the registration form can be found at http://www.gshpa.org/home/delegate_info.html.
Sincerely,
Kate Crowley
Chair-Elect
GSHPA council wide events
March 9, 2009
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania chooses new CEO
Harrisburg, PA, March 5, 2009
—Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania has appointed a new President and Chief Executive Officer, according to board chair E. Lee Beard. “After a national search that resulted in an exceptional slate of qualified candidates, the board today ratified the unanimous recommendation of the search committee and appointed Jane Ransom as CEO for the council.”
Jane Ransom is currently executive director of the International Women’s Media Foundation, based in Washington, DC. IWMF’s mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press.
A long-time advocate for women and girls, Jane Ransom served from 1992-1998 as Executive Director for Central Pennsylvania Legal Services headquartered in Harrisburg and then as president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota – a community foundation that champions economic, political and social equality for women and girls – which she led through a period of major renewal and growth.
”Jane Ransom is the right executive at the right time for our organization,” noted Mindy Inners (York, Pa), co-chair of the board’s search committee. Added Laura Muia (Scranton, Pa), also co-chair of the search committee, “We are indeed fortunate to have found a leader of Jane’s quality and experience to be the champion for girls and young women in the Heart of Pennsylvania at such an important time in our Girl Scout Council’s evolution.”
The board was assisted in its efforts by BoardWalk Consulting, an Atlanta-based firm specializing in executive search, board governance and strategic facilitation for nonprofits. Other members of the search committee included Mary Malone (Hazleton, Pa), Karen Shustack (Harrisburg, Pa), Flora Poulos (Leola, Pa), Merry-Grace Majors (Harrisburg, Pa), Tonya Hartman (Orwigsburg, Pa).
In accepting the board’s appointment, Ransom said, “The need for comprehensive leadership development of girls and young women has never been clearer. I feel privileged to have been asked to serve such a wonderful cause and such committed volunteers.”
Ransom will begin her service as CEO on May 1, 2009, based at GSHPA’s Harrisburg headquarters. She and her husband, John Ransom, an associate professor of political science at Dickinson College, will continue to reside in Carlisle.
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (“GSHPA”) was formed in May 2007 from the merger of four councils (Penn’s Woods, Scranton-Pocono, Penn Laurel and Hemlock) serving 30 counties in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania . GSHPA presently serves nearly 38,000 Girl Scouts and 14,000 adult volunteers in nearly 3,500 troops.
Said board chair Lee Beard, “Our organization was launched with a renewed commitment to leadership development—helping girls and women discover their full potential, connect with others from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and take action on the important issues affecting their lives and their communities. We are excited that Jane Ransom will apply her record of success in all three areas to the collective benefit of the communities we embrace.”
Jane has served as communications chair for the United Way of York County, Pennsylvania, among other community involvements as a resident of the Commonwealth.
Ransom holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Bernard M. Baruch College of City University of New York and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from Kent State University.
Since July 2008, GSHPA has been capably led by GSUSA Interim CEO Shirley Valentine-Attoh. “We are deeply indebted to Shirley for her stable hand during our transition to permanent leadership,” noted the board in a resolution.For more information contact Chad Smith,
Communications Manager for Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa 350 Hale Ave, Harrisburg, Pa. 17104
phone 717-233-1656 x 1026
or
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75-Year Girl Scout Is Commended
Posted on: Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 09:01 CDT
Anne Weaver Booske, of Lancaster, was honored recently by Girls Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and Foxfire House for 75 years of involvement with Girl Scouts.
Booske was commended during a ceremony last month at Brethren Village Retirement Community, where she lives.
Since she became a Girl Scout at age 10, Booske has remained involved with Girl Scouts as a volunteer or staff member.
For many years, Booske also volunteered at Foxfire House, a homestead at Camp Furnace Hills near Denver, where Girl Scouts learn about frontier life.
(c) 2008 Intelligencer Journal. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.
On Sunday, July 20, Anne Booske will be presented with her 75 year pin!
The presentation will take place at the Brethern Village located at 3001 Lititz Pike in Lancaster at 2:00 P.M.
If you would like to attend this presentation, please let Jonathan know so that he can make a group rsvp.
Thank you, contact Jonathan for RSVP:
Jonathan Crouch
Executive Administrative Assistant
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
350 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 233-1656 Phone
(717) 234-5097 Fax
The following comes in from Jonathan Crouch, Executive Administrative Assistant:
Community Advisory Network is invitede to Amanda Steinke’s Gold award ceremony in Lancaster on Saturday, May 17th.
Click here for Amanda Steinke’s Gold Award Invitation
If you would like to attend, please let Jonathan know and he will call in an RSVP.
Thanks,
Jonathan Crouch, jcrouch@gshpa.org
Executive Administrative Assistant
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
350 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 233-1656 Phone
(717) 234-5097 Fax
Community Advisory Network member Catherine Shafer
March 3, 2008
The following is from The Times Leader, Monday, March 03, regarding The Service for Peace Award. Community Advisory Network member Catherine Shaffer’s firm, cds creative, is being recognized for service to the community.
Service award to be presented to cds creative
WILKES-BARRE: cds creative, inc., Forty Fort, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2008 David Frey Community Service Award for its various community services and its annual create-a-thon, a 24-hour annual blitz of free professional services dedicated to non-profits.
The marketing services provided during the create-a-thon have included items such as fundraising campaign plans, logos, Web sites, posters, print ads and strategic branding plans. The clients of these nonprofit agencies benefit in an exponential manner and provide crucial services to the community.
The Interfaith Resource Center for Peace and Justice presents this award to an individual, or group, whose actions have contributed, either by direct support of the mission of The Peace and Justice Center, or by making a contribution to the community and to the civic or corporate cause of peace and justice.
The award will be presented at the group’s annual award dinner on April 14. Contact the Peace and Justice Center, 570-823-9977, for more information on the Peace and Justice Center’s Annual Award Dinner.
Just one more small example of Girl Scouts doing good work in the community!
Girl Scout Tea
February 7, 2008
Networking Event:
February 5, 2008
Friday, February 8th, 7 p.m.
Urbano’s Circus
performed by Richard Grunn
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s “Circus”, “Il Circo di Urbano”(Urbano’s Circus) is where art meets theatre. You will be amazed and entertained by these trash-constructed puppets as they perform their death defying and suspenseful acts. The show features Ivan the Iron-Clad Stomach, Clyde the Fearless Clown, and Boris the Elastic Acrobat. The Town Crier said, “The audience was soon cheering as these cleverly constructed puppets performed!”
$5, or give of yourself! Bring us a poem or a work of art. Refreshments served.
Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery
443 Main Street
Kingston, PA 18704
http://www.wordpainting.com
