National Delegate Application

National Delegate Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a National Delegate and representing Girl Scouts River Valleys at the National Council Session in Washington, DC from Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Please read the National Delegate position description and complete the form below by Deceber 31, 2024. All applicants will be notified of their status by late February 2025.
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Email Address:*
example@example.com
This applicant is:*

AdultGirl Scout (Must be 14 years of age or older by 2/1/25)
Applicant Race(s)

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteI prefer not to discloseOther
How long have you been a Girl Scout member?*
Are you a US Citizen? (required by our Congressional Charter, not GSUSA policy)*

YesNo
Have you previously served as a Council Delegate?*

YesNo
Have you previously served as a National Delegate?*

YesNo
Are you able to attend the National Council Session scheduled for July 20-25, 2026 in Washington, DC?*

YesNo
Please note:

National Delegates are required to attend the National Council Session. If you are unable to commit to attending the National Council Session scheduled for July 20-25, 2026 in Washington, DC your application will not be considered.
Can you commit to a three-year term?*

YesNo
Can you commit to presenting a briefing from the National Council Session at Town Hall meetings or Community (Service Unit) meetings, if requested by the council?*

YesNo
Can you commit to delegate training?*

YesNo
What is your current community/Service Unit? *
Visit gsrv.gs/roster to view a list all
community and area names and numbers.
Essay Questions

Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible.
1. Describe your knowledge of Girl Scouting at the local and national level, including any relevant Girl Scout positions you have held or events you have attended.
2. How do you see the Girl Scout movement 20 years from now? What do you see as its biggest challenges in the next 20 years?
  1. This can be anything! Examples include: ideas, qualities, skills, or a unique perspective.
3. If nominated and elected as a Girl Scouts River Valleys National Delegate, what is the biggest strength you would bring to the National Council Session?
Do you want to answer via text or video submission

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Describe your knowledge of Girl Scouting at the local and national level, including any relevant Girl Scout positions you have held or events you have attended. *
How do you see the Girl Scout movement 20 years from now? What do you see as its biggest challenges in the next 20 years?*
This can be anything! Examples include: ideas, qualities, skills, or a unique perspective.
If nominated and elected as a Girl Scouts River Valleys National Delegate, what is the biggest strength you would bring to the National Council Session?
Video Essay File Upload. Please answer the above questions as thoroughly as possible in your video submission and upload it here.

Please only submit one file with all three answers.
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National Delegate Application

Essay Questions