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Want to get involved in the Community but don't know where to start?
Come join us on the Hillsborough Girl Scouts Service Unit Team.
As a team we help put together programming for Hillsborough Girl Scouts, put together training for Girl Scouts and Adults and we have a lot of fun doing it.
Come be part of the Team, join the fun, love the experience. We need all levels of volunteers - from someone that runs an area to people that assist. Contact our Service Unit Managers - Shannon and Meghann at SUManager@borogirlscouts.org
Administrative Contacts
Administrative Contacts
Click on the respective title to email the volunteer/role.
Oversee overall operations, administrative leadership, and community engagement for the entire Service Unit, serving as the primary liaison between local volunteers and Council leadership..
Maintains Service Unit financial records, manages unit funds, and provides guidance to troop leaders on financial policies and troop banking. See Troop Finances page for more information.
Serves as a dedicated mentor and guide for new Girl Scout leaders across our Service Unit. Designed to ensure every volunteer feels confident and supported from day one, she helps new leaders navigate troop setup, meeting planning, and day-to-day management. From answering routine questions to offering practical advice on Girl Scout protocols and resources, she is your go-to point of contact to help you and your troop thrive
Manages Service Unit registration records and assists members and leaders with questions or troubleshooting related to online membership registration.
Leads local recruitment efforts and outreach initiatives to introduce new girls and adult volunteers to the Girl Scout program across the community.
Acts as the liaison to Council (GSHNJ) to direct interested families and place new girls into local troops or help form new troops.
Provides tailored support, guidance, and resources to Girl Scouts participating outside of a traditional troop structure through the IRM/Juliette program..
Maintains and updates the Service Unit website to ensure current news and resources are accessible. Note: All flyers must be approved by the Service Unit Managers before being posted.
Collaborates with the SU team and local troops to promote Service Unit activities, achievements, and events in local news and media outlets.
Service Unit Council Delegates - Susan Parola and Caitlin Quinones
Service Unit Council Delegates - Susan Parola and Caitlin Quinones
Represent Service Unit 72 at Association meetings, voicing local input and voting on Council governance and policy updates.
Activity Chairs/Coordinators
Activity Chairs/Coordinators
Approves all troop camping trips & coordinates annual overnight camping trip with committee members; available to assist with questions about outdoor-related experiences. See Outdoors page for activity information.
Promote, review, and organize community service opportunities; review project submissions; and serve as the main point of contact for service-related inquiries. See the Service page for more information.
Coordinates the annual June Awards Night and offers guidance on the SU72 Community Service Award, GSUSA Higher Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), and volunteer recognitions.. See the Awards/Scholarships page for more information.
Oversee the planning, logistics, and execution of our annual Service Unit Camporee.
Plan and facilitate level-specific and multi-level Service Unit events, helping Scouts complete badge requirements, build connections, and have fun.
Scholarship Committee - Susan Parola (Chair), Heather Bruchey, Lucy Eichenblatt, Deanna Milano, Lisa Chiang, and Brittany Sudash
Scholarship Committee - Susan Parola (Chair), Heather Bruchey, Lucy Eichenblatt, Deanna Milano, Lisa Chiang, and Brittany Sudash
Reviews applications and selects recipients for Service Unit–sponsored scholarships. For high school scholarships, committee members may not have a Girl Scout of high school age or oversee a Senior/Ambassador troop. See the Awards/Scholarships page for more information.
World Thinking Day (WTD) - Ellen McCloskey, Pam Weintraub, Me'Lissa Morgan-Convery
World Thinking Day (WTD) - Ellen McCloskey, Pam Weintraub, Me'Lissa Morgan-Convery
World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship and has been celebrated annually by GSUSA on February 22nd, since 1926. It is a day when Girl Scouts around the world think about their sister Girl Scouts, the meaning of Girl Scouts/Guiding, and our Global impact. In Hillsborough, our Service Unit celebrates World Thinking Day with an annual event where Troops research country facts and culture, create a presentation about their country, learn about other countries, and participate in achieving the annual WTD patch.
Leader Appreciation Chairs - Jennifer Sariano / Melissa Paloti / Heather Bruchey
Leader Appreciation Chairs - Jennifer Sariano / Melissa Paloti / Heather Bruchey
GSUSA celebrates Leader Appreciation on April 22nd each year. The Leader Appreciation Chairs organize an event near the end of April for leaders and their daughters to thank them for their service to the Girl Scout community.
Did you know we have dedicated display cases located at the Municipal Building just for Girl Scouts?! Interested girls or troops can reserve space to creatively display topics related to GS journeys, awards, service, outdoor, etc.
Fundraising
Fundraising
Manages the fall product program, coordinates Troop Nut Manager training, and ensures smooth product distribution and administrative tracking.
Manages the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, coordinates community booth locations, assists troop cookie managers, and distributes girl rewards.
Coordinates the annual spring discount Hershey Park ticket sale for local Girl Scout members, families, and friends IN MARCH.
Oversees the selection, ordering, and distribution for the Service Unit’s semi-annual spiritwear sales.
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