Everything in life needs to move forward, looking for ways to
improve upon whatever we currently have. This is also true in Girl
Scouts. Juliette and those early volunteers created the framework
for our movement, but we must continually examine what we are doing
and try to make it better.
-Karen, Volunteer and National Delegate
The
democratic process is important because it gives people a voice in
decisions which impact them. It allows everyone involved to begin to
see the world from someone else’s shoes. Being a National Delegate
has made me realize just how great an impact one voice can have.
-Kate, Ambassador and National Delegate
I
love being a girl delegate for my district! It is amazing to be able
to make a difference in the Girl Scout Program and have more
perspective on how Girl Scouting runs from working in the Delegate
position. Being a girl delegate has helped me to find my voice and
be able to speak out for what I believe in.
-Julia, Ambassador and District Delegate
I
decided to be a District Delegate to be more connected to Girl
Scouts and the Girl Scout community. It is also important to me to
have my ideas and voice heard and being a District Delegate is a
great way to do that. I would tell another person considering this
role to go for it, and to not be afraid to speak up with your ideas!
-Emily, Senior and District Delegate
Delegates together approve the Board of Directors who in turn
select our CEO, who in turn, hires the staff. (And our current CEO
is awesome!) The Board is all volunteer, as we are, but they have
not all had experience at the troop level or service unit level.
Our guidance, our input assists the Board members in the major
decisions they must make. We have a voice.
-Carol,
Volunteer and District Delegate
It is important the
Leaders and girls have a voice in decisions that are made in their name.
-Christine, Volunteer and District Delegate
It may seem simple on the surface, but it is of the utmost
importance to the girls’ futures.
-Sandy, Volunteer and District Delegate
Democratic Process
“The ultimate responsibility for the Girl Scout Movement rests with
its members. We govern by an efficient and effective democratic
process that demonstrates our leadership in a fast-changing
world."
-Preamble to the Constitution of Girl
Scouts of the United States of America
GSGCNWI Council Delegates are an important part of our council's Democratic Process as defined in our council bylaws. GSGCNWI Voting Members are made up of our Board of Directors, District Delegates, and National Delegates. Council Delegates serve as the primary communication link between our council’s members, communities, and Board of Directors.
Resources
GSGCNWI
Bylaws [PDF]
Blue
Book of Basic Documents (English) [PDF]
Blue
Book of Basic Documents (Spanish) [PDF]
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Council Delegate Testimony
District Delegates
District Delegates serve as voting members of GSGCNWI and participate locally in our council’s Democratic Process. District Delegates serve as a link between District Members and the Board of Directors. They gather opinions on governance matters, elect our Board of Directors and National Delegates, and approve changes to our council Bylaws.
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How to become a District Delegate
National Delegates
National Delegates represent GSGCNWI as voting members at the
National Council Session. They gather input, debate and vote on
proposals that impact the future of the Girl Scout Movement, including
changes to the Blue
Book of Basic Documents. National Delegates also elect the
National Board of Director and the Board Development Committee.
National Delegates are also voting members of GSGCNWI and
participate locally in our council’s Democratic Process. National
Delegates serve as a link between our members and the Board of
Directors. They gather opinions on governance matters, elect our Board
of Directors and approve changes to our council Bylaws.
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Apply to be a National Delegate
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Current National Delegates
National Council Session
What is the National Council Session?
The National Council Session happens every three years and it
brings together Girl Scouts from around the world. Not only do
National Delegates attend, but so do other members of our movement,
including Troops, Juliettes, Volunteers, Girl Scout families and supporters.
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55th National Council Session – 2020
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56th National Council Session – 2023
Planning to attend the 2023 Convention? There may be opportunities for a GCNWI Meetup at Convention, so let us know by emailing nationaldelegate@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
Questions relating to our National Delegates and the National Council
Session can be directed to nationaldelegate@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
Questions relating to our Democratic Process and District Delegates
can be directed to democraticprocess@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
