The National Board released an update this past week regarding its position on Proposal 4 (Membership Dues Increase Restriction) and Proposal 6 (Lifetime Membership Discount). Here is its statement:
The National Board is committed to principles of transparent governance, to listening and engaging in dialogue, to honoring our long-term volunteers, and to ensuring the continued affordability of Girl Scouting for all girls who wish to participate. Since the publication of the original Early Alert and Workbook expressing the board’s recommendations on the six proposals on the National Council Session agenda, the board has considered the extensive additional feedback from delegates across the Movement expressed over the course of 21 virtual delegate webinars.
Having considered the additional feedback from delegates received regarding Proposal 4, and acknowledging the impact of dues increases on councils, delegates, girls, and communities, the board voted on September 2 to support the adoption of Proposal 4.
Similarly, having considered the additional feedback regarding Proposal 6, and acknowledging both the cost of lifetime membership and the importance of valuing the Movement’s long-term volunteers who form the basis of the Girl Scout Movement, the National Board also voted to support the adoption of Proposal 6.
The board is committed to working with councils and delegates via Girl Scouts’ democratic process through and beyond NCS to ensure the long-term sustainability and vitality of the Movement.
If the Workbook is updated to reflect these changes, we will post a copy here on GSG.