Tag: councils
A Study of Council Bylaws
The following is a brief report studying the various bylaws of Girl Scout councils as of March 2023. Council bylaws vary in numerous ways within their jurisdictions. This report attempts to categorize and count the more common requirements and provisions that one could find in a typical nonprofit’s bylaws and in particular, focuses on those bylaw provisions which safeguard the democratic process.
Read More »Excerpts from the 2022 Stewardship Report
The following article features excerpts and points of interest from the 2022 GSUSA Stewardship Report.
Read More »Survey Results of Council Submitted NCS Proposals
Attached is a cover letter and a report that were sent to the National Board office detailing the results of GSG’s survey from earlier regarding 2023 NCS proposals that were submitted by councils.
Read More »GSG Survey on Council Submitted NCS Proposals
YOUR voice is IMPORTANT as a part of the MEMBERSHIP of the Movement! GirlScoutGovernance.com is hosting a survey to hear what the membership has to say about potential 2023 National Council Session (NCS) proposals that were submitted to the National Board by councils for consideration of placement on the NCS agenda.
Read More »2023 NCS Proposal: Update to Internet Sales Policy and Fundraising Methods
Submitted by Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Read More »2023 NCS Proposal: Ensuring the Importance and Effectiveness of the Democratic Process in the Movement
Submitted by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
Read More »NCS 2023 Proposal: Council Representation on the National Board
Submitted by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Read More »NCS 2023 Proposal: Constitutional Amendment on Credentials and Amendment to Credentials Section
Submitted by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Read More »Proposal 4: Membership Dues Increase Restriction
Originated by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Proposal: TO amend provisions in the Membership Dues and Procedures for Registration section of the Blue Book of Basic Documents p. 25, by inserting after “affiliation” and before…
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