Regional delegates
Serve a two-year term,
represent each of our five governance regions, and attend four
meetings each year. Provide governance area representation to the
Council and influence the direction of local Girl Scouting by
maintaining contact with and gathering input from members of the
Service Areas and the community, in order to provide the board of
directors with policy-related information.
National delegates
Serve a three-year term, represent our
Council when they travel to attend the National Convention, and engage
in data gathering before and reporting after the Convention. National
delegates gather feedback from service area meetings and regional
meetings about proposals to be discussed at the national session and
share information learned with service area meetings and regional
meetings. They attend 6-8 meetings each year.
Board of Directors
Partner with
Girl Scout staff to change the lives of girls in our communities. They
serve a two-year term, advocate for Girl Scouts in their communities,
and help open doors for new and existing partnerships. Board members
share their leadership, financial management, and entrepreneurial
skills to help us deliver the Girl Scout mission to girls. They attend
at least four board meetings a year and serve on at least one board
committee.
Advocacy Task Group
Champion the
relationship with local elected officials by keeping them informed of
Girl Scout issues and programs. Provide invitations to legislators for
special events.
Audit Committee
Responsible
for hiring, setting compensation, and overseeing the auditor’s
activities. Sets rules and processes for complaints concerning
accounting and internal control practices. (Meets three times per
year, two in-person, one via phone, October-January)
Board Development Committee
Identify and recruit
candidates for elected positions on the board of directors and the
board development committee. Develop materials for orientation,
education, and development of board and implement new board training.
(Meets monthly with the exception of July and August, or as
determined by the chair)
Finance Committee
Assist board
by making recommendations regarding sound fiscal management of the
corporation. Assist the Board in assessing the financial position of
the Council and in making decisions regarding financing needs and
alternatives as well as in making major strategic investment
decisions. (Meets every two or three months with possible special
meetings if needed)
Fund Development Committee
Supports development and
implementation of the fund development plan including annual and major
giving, special events, planned giving, prospect identification, and
donor cultivation and stewardship. Develops strategies for greater
Board enthusiasm and support of fundraising activities. (Meeting
schedules vary by region, but tend to be quarterly or bi-monthly)
Investment Committee
Provides oversight
of the Council’s long-term investment portfolios through the
development and monitoring of investment and spending distribution
policies. Recommends investment managers and monitors their adherence
to established guidelines. Policy and investment manager
recommendations are presented to Board for approval. (Meets
quarterly – typically late afternoon of the first Tuesday of the
second month following the end of the quarter)
Ad hoc Policy Review Committee
Review Council policies in
training, fund development, troop management, program, and camp and
recommending changes, using input from delegates, volunteers, and
staff members. Review current bylaws and policies if changes are
presented. Present first draft of changes at November Board/Delegate
meeting for discussion. Present final draft of updated bylaws and
policies at the Annual Meeting. (Meets as needed)
Ad hoc Property Committee
Duties include
providing oversight and guidance of the strategic choices determined
by the Long-Range Property Planning Committee and reporting back to
Board. (Meets as needed)
Contact us at 888.747.6945 or email board@gsnwgl.org for more
information about our governance opportunities.
