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Take the Lead

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What is Take the Lead?

Take the Lead is the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s signature fundraising event honoring our community’s most distinguished women whose leadership and professional achievements make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of all ages produce this unique leadership program and develop the skills necessary to become the future leaders of tomorrow. A true highlight of the Girl Scout experience, Take the Lead enables girls to forge long-lasting, valuable mentorships with honorees and connect directly with their community.

Greater Philadelphia

Location & Ticket Info

Crystal Tea Room
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Honorees
Mary Stengel Austen

Mary Stengel Austen

President & CEO
Tierney
Dr. Brandi Baldwin

Dr. Brandi Baldwin

Founder & CEO
Millennial Ventures Holdings
Sophia Lee

Sophia Lee

Partner & Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer
Blank Rome
Eileen McDonnell

Eileen McDonnell

Chairman & CEO
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Sponsors

Coming Soon

Berks County

Location & Ticket Info

DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Honorees

Coming Soon

Sponsors

Coming Soon

Lehigh Valley

Location & Ticket Info

ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Honorees

Coming Soon

Sponsors

Coming Soon


For more information on sponsor benefits and how YOU can support Take the Lead 2019, please contact us! Call: 215.948.5123 Email: takethelead@gsep.org

Girl Participants

Take the Lead is an event for the girls, by the girls. We are excited to have Girl Scouts participate in many ways throughout the night, while also gaining professional development experience and having fun! Check out Spark this summer for info about registering for 2020 Take the Lead!

Roles

Register For

Berks | Greater Philadelphia | Lehigh Valley

Emcee: Grades 10-12
Be a LEADER and grab the mic and take the stage! Narrate the program and get the crowd on its feet. 

Presenter: Grades 10-12
Be a RISK-TAKER by breaking out your notebook and preparing your best questions. Interview a Take the Lead honoree and present her award at the event. 

Campership Auction Lead: Grades 10-12
As an INNOVATOR, share your camp experience with the crowd and help lead a live auction to help send sister Girl Scouts to camp! 

Girl Co-Chairs*: Grades 11-12
Step up and be a LEADER  at Take the Lead! Join the GSEP Take the Lead staff members as you help plan and facilitate Take the Lead training, attend and report on the Girl Experience at two Take the Lead committee meetings, and lend a hand during event day. *Prerequisite: Prior Emcee or Presenter

Chorus Lead: Grades 7-9
Do you have a special interest in music and are you looking for a new leadership role? Warm up those vocal chords and help lead the chorus. 

Girl Photographer: Grades 9-12
Do you have an eye for photography? As a GO-GETTER, you can help us capture all the unforgettable memories (Camera and equipment not provided).

Social Media Girl Expert: Grades 9-12
Have you mastered Instagram and Twitter? We want YOU to be a leader and help us spread the word about Take the Lead. Go behind-the-scenes during the event! 

Color Guard: Grades 4-12
Represent GSEP as a LEADER in this ceremonial tradition to honor and respect the United States flag. Additionally, welcome guests and recognize our amazing sponsors!

Raffle & Campership Rover: Grades 2-5
Are you a #CookieBoss? If so, this role is right for you! Be an INNOVATOR  and come up with your best pitch to sell raffle tickets. You'll also engage with the audience during our live campership auction. 

Chorus: Grades 2-8
Be a GO-GETTER and warm up those vocal chords! Join your friends on stage to sing opening and closing songs. Additionally, you'll get to recognize our amazing sponsors! 

 

Past Honorees