Delegate Application for National Council Session

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.

Name*

First NameLast Name

District

Current Girl Scout Level/Position:*

Number of Years as a Girl Member:*

Number of Years as an Adult Member:*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail Address:*

example@example.com

Preferred Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

I am applying as a:*

Girl Delegate (must be 14 by April 30th, 2025)Adult Delegate with Chaperone responsibilities

Parent Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent Email*

example@example.com

Please respond to the following in 100 words or less per answer:

Why are you interested in being nominated to serve as a national delegate from our council and what skills or qualifications would you bring as a delegate?*

0/100

Tell about a time you persuaded a group to take action together. *

0/100

Describe a situation where you needed to work with a team member with a different opinion from yours, and the outcome.*

0/100

Describe a difficult problem you faced and how you approached it.*

0/100

How do you demonstrate taking the lead like a Girl Scout? *

0/100

After the National Convention, how will you share your experiences and continue to be involved in Girl Scouting over the next 3 years? *

0/100

Have you previously been to a National Council Session?*

YesNo

If yes, in what capacity?

The following are expectations of all National Delegates and Alternates. Please indicate your commitment to this position and these expectations:

I will attend the National Council Session in person currently scheduled to be held in July 2026 in Washington, DC.*

YesNo

I will study all items on the agenda, including background information and recommendations of the National Board of Directors, and fully prepare to participate in discussions.*

YesNo

I will attend briefing and/or training meetings conducted by the council.*

YesNo

I will participate in teleconference/webinars, hosted by GSUSA, related to the National Council Session & National Council Delegates for the duration of my 3 year elected term.*

YesNo

I understand the term for this position is 3 years. I will notify GSDH immediately if there are changes in my ability to serve as a National Council Delegate for the duration of my elected term.*

YesNo

I will follow all uniform requirements for the National Council Session.*

YesNo

I am willing to participate at and/or report at the council's Annual Meeting, to the board of directors, and/or to the membership (as requested) on the National Council Session experience and decisions.*

YesNo

I am willing to participate at Dakota Horizons Annual meeting (held in April) every year for the duration (April 2025-April 2027) of my term as a voting member of the council.*

YesNo

As an adult applicant, I understand that if elected my role includes chaperone duties.*

YesNoI am not applying as an adult

Will you be at least 14 years of age or older as of April 30th, 2025? (Required by GSUSA Congressional Charter.)*

YesNo

Are you a US Citizen? (Required by GSUSA Congressional Charter.)*

YesNo

Attach a letter of reference from a current member of Girl Scouts that has been, or is currently, involved in Girl Scouts with you. Reference cannot come from a family member, must include contact information, and must answer the following questions: How many years have you known this person and in what capacity? Would they be an appropriate candidate for a National Council Delegate, and why?*

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Letter of Reference

Application for National Council Delegate for Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons