Deadline for application submission is October 31, 2024. Applicant type (girl or adult) is based on Membership type in the 2025 Membership Year (Oct. 1 2024-Sep. 30 2025).
Girl applicants must be 14 or older at the time of election (April 30, 2025).
The in person National Council Session is scheduled for approx. July 20-22, 2026 in-person in Washington, DC. Specific details on sessions are not available at this time.
Delegates and alternate delegates will be selected by the Board Development Committee based on their application and will be contacted in February 2025 if selected.
Alternate delegates will only attend the National Convention if a delegate is unable to attend. The alternate delegate will then move into a delegate role.
Elected Adult delegates will also assume the role of chaperone for girl delegates.
Fees: The following costs for elected national delegates attending the GSUSA National Council Session/National Convention will be paid by the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Council:
- Event registration
- Hotel accommodations (shared room)
- Airfare to and from Washington, DC.
- Shuttle fare to and from the airport
Elected delegates will be responsible for potential out-of-pocket expenses such as meals that are not provided during the convention and checked baggage expenses.