Choosing to participate as a member of GAB is a significant decision. Members are actively involved in all aspects of the program, including:

- Discussing community needs and issues
- Learning about Chester County non-profit organizations
- Developing funding priorities
- Creating a proposal
- Conducting site visits to non-profit organizations
- Making funding decisions

Being a member of GAB requires a large time commitment and dedication. The objectives of each meeting rely on active participation because your voice is critical to the process. Thus, our attendance policy is strict. To participate in GAB, you MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING ALL MEETINGS. Please check your commitments to your family, academics, sports teams and extra-curricular activities to confirm your availability for the following dates:

Thursday, August 27 (6:00-7:30 PM) - Parent Orientation (parents only)

Saturday, September 12 (9:00-12:30 PM) - GAB Meeting

Saturday, September 26 (9:00-12:30 PM) - GAB Meeting

Saturday, October 10 (9:00-2:00 PM) - GAB Meeting

Saturday, October 24 (9:00-12:30 PM) - GAB Meeting

Saturday, November 7 (9:00-2:00 PM) - GAB Meeting

Saturday, November 14 (9:00-2:00 PM) - GAB Meeting

December 1-January 8 - Site Visits*

Saturday, December 19 (9:00-12:30 PM) - GAB Service Project

Saturday, January 9 (9:00-12:30 PM) - GAB Meeting

Saturday, January 23 (9:00-2:00 PM) - GAB Meeting

Tuesday, February 9 (6:00-7:30 PM) - GAB Wrap-Up Celebration

 
*Each GAB girl attends approx. 2 site visits scheduled in the time frame based on their availability. Site visits are scheduled for after-school hours.

The following reasons may be considered an excused absence: an illness, observance of a religious holiday or school or family emergency. If one of these situations occur, a CCFWG representative must be notified prior to the meeting. Should an attendance issue or concern arise, the GAB member will be advised, and a decision about her further attendance will be discussed.

Please note that CCFWG makes every effort to avoid conflicting with test dates and religious holidays. Locations for meetings will vary and are typically hosted at the homes of CCFWG Board and committee members or at the CCFWG office.

Applicants will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to full and active participation in GAB and their interest in CCFWG’s mission. The Selection Committee’s goal is to maximize the diversity of girls on GAB.

June 5th - GAB application deadline

June 15th-July 2nd - Virtual (or in-person, if possible, given COVID-19 restrictions) interviews at the CCFWG office for any eligible candidates who would like to move forward in the selection process

Week of August 3rd - Notification to all GAB applicants

Thank you again for your interest in submitting an application to the GAB program. In order to apply, the following form must be filled out in its entirety. If you have any questions, please contact Maeve Kelly at 484-356-0940 or mkelly@ccfwg.org.