National Council Delegate Applications- Apply to be a Delegate!
November 04, 2024
The USA Girl Scouts Overseas Council of Advisors Governance Task Force is pleased to announce the call for applications for National Council Delegates to represent Girl Scouts Overseas at the 2026 National Council Session/58th Convention, July 20-25, in Washington, D.C.
Call for Delegate Applicants
Part of the National Council Session is selecting Delegates from each Girl Scout council and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to serve as voting members of the National Council and to assume one of the major rights and most serious responsibilities in Girl Scouting, which include actively participating at the meeting in floor debates, and discussing and voting on proposals dealing with governance issues that further and ensure the mission of Girl Scouts. National Council Delegates and Alternates are selected by our Governance Task Force from the applications received. The applicants selected will then be presented on a single slate to the Council of Advisors for adoption in March 2025. USAGSO will select six Delegates to respresent us.
The National Council is responsible for giving broad policy direction to the future of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States. Members of the National Council elect the National Board of Directors and the National Board Development Committee for the upcoming triennium, act on proposals directed toward the fostering and improvement of Girl Scouting, and receive a report from the National Board of Directors on its stewardship of the Movement in the past three years.
If you are interested in this exciting and important work, are a registered member of Girl Scouts Overseas and are at least 14 years of age (by January 25, 2025), please read the position description below and complete the appropriate application by February 28, 2025. Applications for Delegates open on January 1, 2025.
Click below for the applications:
Every three years, Girl Scouts from all over the country gather together at the National Council Session and Convention to reinvigorate our membership, deepen our commitment to our Movement and celebrate our successes. Together, Delegates will:
- Engage in conversations on important topics facing Girl Scouts and all girls;
- Participate in an array of educational and inspirational opportunities; and
- Network, mingle and renew friendships, while we celebrate the work we do together.
The 2026 National Council Session/58th Convention in Washington, D.C. promises to honor our cherished traditions and, at the same time, propel the Movement forward for girls and young women.
The National Council Session will coincide with the triennial National Convention. At this combined mega event, in addition to conducting the business of the Movement, Delegates will have unforgettable experiences, be inspired by fellow Girl Scouts from around the world, build skills and know-how to lead change in their communities, make new friendships - and have the chance to connect with some of the most influential women in the world along the way! Stay tuned for more information as we get closer!
Need More Information about Being a Delegate?
Have questions about filling out your application? Watch these helpful how-to videos for tips:
- Girl Application Video (passcode: Q@ADL+x7)
- Adult Application Video (passcode: 4Mb9ce5a)
Want to learn more about what being a delegate means? Watch this video of our January 11 webinar to get your questions answered. (Passcode: 6J339h4V)
