Date: Sat Sep 27, 9:00 AM EDT - Sat Sep 27, 5:00 PM EDT
Category:
- Adult Training,
- Leadership Development
Level:
- Volunteers
Join us for the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson,Inc. 2025 Annual Volunteer Conference - the ultimate kickoff to your Girl Scouting year! This energizing and educational event brings together dedicated troop leaders and volunteers from across GSHH Council for a day of connection, learning, and empowerment.
Designed to support both new and experienced volunteers, the conference offers a wide range of workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities that provide practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, explore new program ideas, or simply connect with fellow volunteers, this event sets the stage for a successful and impactful Girl Scout year.
The day will consist of a continental breakfast, a plenary session, four breakout sessions, lunch, and closes with an inspirational rededication ceremony. We will also have giveaways and surprises throughout the day.
Location: Hilton Pearl River, 500 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, NY 10965-3209
Schedule of Events
8:30AM - 9:15AM: Check in/Breakfast
9:30AM: Conference Begins
10:15AM - 11:15AM: Session 1:
- Girl Scout Governance: National and Local AM
- Rallyhood: Let's Get Connected
- VTK: Making It Work For You AM
- Getting Girl Scouts to Higher Awards AM
- Opening Doors and Breaking Down Barriers AM
- Getting A Potential Volunteer To Yes AM
- Event Planning In Girl Scouts
10:15 - 12:30 PM
- Product Sale Programs; Tips,Tools And Best Practices
11:30AM - 12:30PM: Session 2:
- Supporting Differently Abled Girl Scouts
- Money Matters AM
- Funding Girls Fun AM
- How To Lead Volunteers
- Building A Strong Leader/Co-Leader Team
- Girl Scouting: It's A Family Experience
- Silver Mentor Training
12:30PM - 1:15PM: Lunch
1:15PM - 2:00PM: Partner Presentation and Girl Panel
2:15 - 4:30 PM
- Product Sale Programs; Tips,Tools And Best Practices
2:15PM - 3:15PM: Session 3:
- New Leader Roundtable
- Engaging Older Girl Scouts
- Taking Your Service Unit To The Next Level
- Funding Girls Fun PM
- Getting A Potential Volunteer To Yes PM
- VTK - Making It Work For You PM
- Going Places With Girl Scouts
3:20PM- 4:20PM: Session 4:
- Conflict Management With Adults
- Money Matters PM
- Girl Scout Governance: National and Local PM
- Getting Girl Scouts to Higher Awards PM
- Opening Doors and Breaking Down Barriers PM
- Welcoming Juliettes Into The Girl Scout Community
4:30PM: Rededication and Closing
When registering for the conference, the system will allow you to pick only one session per time slot. If you have any dietary needs or accessibility needs, please make sure to fill out the optional fields on the registration form.
Price includes continental breakfast, lunch, goodie bag, conference t-shirt.
