Philadelphia 2012
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May 17th - 20th, 2012
Change her Future. Change our World.
The members of the Olave Baden-Powell Society from the USA, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania look forward to welcoming you to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA from May 17th-20th, 2012 for our celebration of the Centennial of Girl Scouting in the USA.
We will be meeting in the historic city of Philadelphia — home of the Liberty Bell, The US Mint — and Girl Scout cookies!
We are excited to have you join us in Philadelphia (Philly) for a program that is interesting, informative, and innovative! Each day will start with breakfast or brunch, included in the Hyatt room rate, followed by updates on WAGGGS and OB-PS activities. Also celebrate GSUSA's 100th anniversary and the 2012 Year of the Girl. You will have the opportunity to experience some of Philly's unique museums, art, historical sites, and fabulous restaurants. Girls and young adults will share with you how their lives have been changed and the impact they have had on others - from producing documentary videos, to environmental justice programs, to Hip Hop to Change the World, all at the Girl Scout Program Center at Shelly Ridge. Girls will also share their musical talents throughout the event. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Richard Lerner, a worldwide expert on positive youth development. The focus is "Change her Future. Change our World." A lively panel presentation will present cutting edge research applied to innovative programs and the WAGGGS' Stop The Violence Campaign. This is definitely one meeting you won't want to miss; see you in Philly!
Event Venues:
The Welcome Reception and Buffet will be held at the National Constitution Center — a fabulous venue where history comes to life! The National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia is America's most interactive history museum. Located just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, it is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of "we, the people".
Girl Scouts will join us in celebrating the Year of the Girl and the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA with a day at Shelly Ridge Program Center—the headquarters for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, the 10th largest council in the United States, serving over 41,000 girls. Plan to have a fun day exploring Girl Scouting in the USA.
Home base will be the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. The Hyatt is located on the Delaware River near where William Penn first set foot in Pennsylvania. The Information Sessions, Friday night’s Dessert Buffet and Silent Auction, the Presentation Ceremony, and the Gala Dinner will all take place here.
Registration:
| Registrations Form |
Registrations form can be returned by email to inga@wagggsworld.org or by post to Olave Baden-Powell Society, World Bureau, Olave Centre, 12c Lyndhurst Road, London, NW3 5PQ, England. Forms are accepted also by Fax: +44 (0) 2074 336 468.
Event registration fee is £420 for participants who register and pay no later than March 2, 2012. Registration fee £450 for participants who register after March 2, 2012. Participants not staying at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing will be charged £40 on top of the Registration Fee for meals, meetings facilities etc.
Hotel Reservation
Hotel for the Philadelphia 2012 event is Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. You can make your Hotel reservations at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/OBPS.
Alternatively you can use the Hotel Reservation form.
| Hotel Reservations form |
PROGRAM AT A GLANCEThursday, May 17th
Friday, May 18th
Saturday, May 19th
Spend a day interacting with girls, hear about their learning, experience, and adventures. Visit the archives and gift shop.
Sunday, May 20th
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Useful Information:
Useful information including: Day tour information, Detailed event pogramme and Good to know list, can be found in the Philadelphia Event Booking Pack.
Additional information:
- Getting to Philadelphia
- Getting to Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing Hotel
- Driving to Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing Hotel
- Baltimore Airport (Train to Philadelphia)
- Newark International Airport
- Merchendising - Order form for the event polo shirts is available now. Jewelry order form will be posted here at a later date. Order form.
100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts all over the United States will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts in the USA. On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low gathered eighteen girls in Savannah, Georgia to begin the first American Girl Scout troop. Throughout the country there will be museum exhibits, commemorative items, and events to celebrate our year-long party.
Today, there are 3.3 million Girl Scouts — 2.4 million girl members and 900,000 adult volunteers. More than 50 million American women enjoyed Girl Scouting during their childhood — and that number continues to grow as Girl Scouts of the USA continues to inspire, challenge, and empower girls everywhere.
Optional extended trips on Sunday, May 20th:
(Limited space available so sign up early, to reserve your ticket.)
Longwood Gardens: Visit Longwood Gardens to experience exquisite flowers, majestic trees, and opulent architecture. Here, amid 1,077 acres with indoor and outdoor gardens, you’ll find beauty at every turn. Longwood's Conservatory is one of the world's great greenhouse structures sheltering 20 indoor gardens and 5,500 types of plants. Cost: £45 Cost includes bus transportation to and from the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, entrance fee and tour. www.longwoodgardens.org
Phillies vs. Red Sox Baseball Game: Experience baseball, the “Great American Pastime,” at the world-class ballpark with the Philadelphia city skyline as the backdrop! The energy level will be high at this Phillies vs. Red Sox ballgame.Cost includes bus transportation to and from the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing. Cost: £35.
Pre and Post Event ToursDear All, As deadline for pre and post event tours with "AAA Mid Atlantic" was 5th January 2012, it is no longer possible to sign up to Savannah Tour, Hudson Valley Tour and Amish Country Tour. If you wish to take part in a pre or post event tours please see attached booklet for useful links and information. |