Girl Advisory Board Application for new members 2026-27

GAB Leadership Application

Please complete this application if you are interested in serving on the Dakota Horizons Girl Advisory Board.
Girl Advisory Board Positions

President, Vice-President and Secretary positions are served by board members who have been on the board a minimum of one year. New members will be considered "Members at Large" for their first year of serving. Each position has a one-year term limit.

President
The President will be asked to act as the liaison between the GAB members and Advisors. They will design meeting agendas, presides over monthly meetings, and represent the Dakota Horizons council at various functions. The President is expected to exemplify the qualities of a Girl Scout at all times, when representing our organization. The President is the face of the Girl Advisory Board. Members may hold this position for one year.

Vice President
The Vice President will serve in the absence of the President. It is their job to help keep members engaged in the meeting, volunteering, and other organizational events. They are also expected to exemplify the qualities of a Girl Scout at all times, when representing our organization. Members may hold this position for one year.

Secretary
The secretary is responsible for keeping meeting minutes and taking attendance at all GAB meetings. Within 7-10 days of having meeting, minutes must be prepared and sent to all committee members, advisor and Council staff. Maintain meeting attendance records of all GAB members. The secretary may be asked to perform other duties as needed (i.e. room set up, sending thank you notes) by the GAB or by Council. Members may hold this position for one year.

Members at Large

A person who is a Girl Advisory Board representative that attends GAB meetings and has a voice in decisions. This person does not hold a designated position within the Girl Advisory Board.
Name

First NameLast Name
Age
Grade
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Your Email
example@example.com
Troop Number
Parent/Caregiver Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Caregiver Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Caregiver Email
example@example.com
The Girl Advisory Board meetings are for sharing ideas and talking through decisions. Members must be willing to have their cameras on during the meeting, avoid distractions and talk online in the group. Are you willing to commit to this?
The Girl Advisory Board members speak for all Girl Scouts 6th-12th grades in our council. To do this, board members should attend a minimum of 2 events per year to connect with other Girl Scouts. Please confirm that you will make this commitment.
The Girl Advisory Board meets on Sunday evenings over Zoom. The board generally meets once every 2 months. Please confirm that this time will work for you.
Why are you interested in becoming a member of the Girl Advisory Board (GAB)?
What Girl Scout activities have you participated in over the last year?
The Girl Advisory Board meetings are about sharing ideas. Please list at least 2 topics you would like to discuss with the board.
How has your participation in Girl Scouting impacted your life?
Applicant Agreement

I am committed to serving as a member of Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Girl Advisory Board leadership team for a minimum of one year if I am selected.
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GAB Leadership Application