2026 National Council Session Delegate Application

The 2026 Girl Scout Convention is scheduled for July 20-25, 2026 in Washington, D.C. in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. The 57th National Council Session (NCS) is the national business meeting being held during the convention in which delegates from every council across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement, and elect national leaders for the next triennium.

The delegates whom Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is entitled to elect to the NCS of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America are elected every three years. GSGWM NCS Delegate applications will be accepted through December 31, 2024 and followed by interviews in February/March 2025. Our slate of delegates and alternates are expected to be elected in May 2025.

Applicants must be:

· a United States citizen

· a member of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States

· age 14 years or over (youth member must be 14 years old by June 1, 2025)

· a member of GSGWM throughout the 3 year term

· available to attend the National Council Session July 20-25, 2026

If selected, the delegate must commit to:

· participating in delegate training sessions offered by GSGWM

· serving a three-year term as a National Council Session (NCS) Delegate

· participating in National Council Session follow up activities

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number (Daytime)*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Phone Number (Evening)

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Troop Number

Service Unit

I identify my racial background as (select all that apply)

If you selected other, please list here:

Do you identify as having Hispanic origin?

YesNo

Your age:

14-1718-2930-49Over 50

Do you have any physical limitations of which we need to be aware of?*

YesNo

If yes, describe any accommodations you would require:

Have you attended a Girl Scout National Convention?*

YesNo

If yes, when?

Please tell us about your Girl Scout experience. This can include activities you have enjoyed, journeys you have completed, positions you hold in your troop or service unit, and recognitions you've received.

What experience do you have in either policy-influencing or policy-making roles in Girl Scouts? Think about times you may have spoken with your troop or service unit leader, board and staff members, and sister Girl Scouts. Have there been times you've seen a problem and proposed a solution, asked for change, or presented a new way of doing things?

Were you satisfied with the policy-influencing or policy-making process or can you share feedback on how to improve the process?

What is your vision for the future of Girl Scouting?

The ideal National Council Session Delegate will have:

· The ability to think strategically and focus on the future of the Girl Scout Movement.

· Experience in policy-influencing and policy-making positions.

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the workings of Girl Scout councils and the Movement.

· The ability to analyze issues from a national and council perspective. National Council actions and decisions have Movement-wide implications.

· Commitment to attending council and GSUSA training sessions in order to be as informed as possible about the issues and democratic process utilized at the National Council Session.

· Willingness to support all the decisions of the National Council.

Please check the box that you acknowledge the personal responsibilities.*

Study all items on the agenda, including background information and reccomendations of the National Board of Directors, and fully prepare to participate in discussions and vote on all business items.Attend briefing and/or training meetings conducted by the council; participate in council, board, and regional meetings; participate in council forums and focus groups as requested.Obtain a broad array of the opinions of adult and older youth members from all parts of the council.Participate in teleconference/webinars for voting members, sponsored by the national organization.At the National Council Session: Attend all business meetings and participate in the proceedings; engage in opportunities to discuss, learn, and share ideas across the Movement.Report at the council's annual meeting to the council board of directors and the council's constituency (as requested) on the National Council decisions and the reasons for such decisions.Share insights on information gained at the National Council Session, if requested.Assist the council as it prepares to participate in the next National Council Session, if requested.Participate in teleconference/webinars and other opportunities for voting members/delegates

I am willing and able to fufill the responsibilities of a National Council delegate if elected*

2026 National Council Session Delegate Application

The following information is collected for statistical purposes only. Please select all that apply. Your response is optional.

Attendance at a National Convention meeting requires travel, extensive walking, and sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Please answer the following open-ended questions with a minimum of 150 words (maximum 1000 words)

Each individual elected by the council as a voting member/delegate to the National Council holds a three-year term and takes personal responsibility to:

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