Resources
GSGCNWI Bylaws [PDF]
Blue Book of Basic Documents (English) [PDF]
Blue Book of Basic Documents (Spanish) [PDF]
“The ultimate responsibility for the Girl Scout Movement rests with its members. We govern by an efficient and effective democratic process that demonstrates our leadership in a fast-changing world."
-Preamble to the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America
GSGCNWI Council Delegates are an important part of our council's Democratic Process as defined in our council bylaws. GSGCNWI Voting Members are made up of our Board of Directors, District Delegates, Delegates-at-large, and National Delegates. Council Delegates serve as the primary communication link between our council’s members, communities, and Board of Directors.
Council Delegate Testimony 
District Delegates & Delegates-at-large
District Delegates and Delegates-at-large serve as voting members of GSGCNWI and participate locally in our council’s Democratic Process. Delegates They serve as a link between District Members and the Board of Directors. They gather opinions on governance matters, elect our Board of Directors and National Delegates, and approve changes to our council Bylaws.
How to become a Delegate
National Delegates
National Delegates represent GSGCNWI as voting members at the National Council Session. They gather input, debate and vote on proposals that impact the future of the Girl Scout Movement, including changes to the Blue Book of Basic Documents. National Delegates also elect the National Board of Director and the Board Development Committee.
National Delegates are also voting members of GSGCNWI and participate locally in our council’s Democratic Process. National Delegates serve as a link between our members and the Board of Directors. They gather opinions on governance matters, elect our Board of Directors and approve changes to our council Bylaws.
Apply to be a National Delegate
Current National Delegates
National Council Session
What is the National Council Session?
The National Council Session happens every three years as part of the Girl Scout Convention and brings together Girl Scouts from around the world. Not only do National Delegates attend, but so do other members of our movement, including Troops, Juliettes, Volunteers, Girl Scout families and supporters.
55th National Council Session – 2020
56th National Council Session – 2023
57th National Council Session - 2026
Questions relating to our National Delegates and the National Council Session can be directed to nationaldelegate@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
Questions relating to our Democratic Process and District Delegates can be directed to democraticprocess@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
