National Delegate Primer

Looking for more information about what you should know as a National Delegate?  Here are the basics that every National Delegate should read and study in order to effectively serve as a member of the National Council which is “the coordinating head of the Girl Scout Movement.”

Articles
  • A National Delegate’s Duties

    What are the duties and responsibilities of a National Delegate, and how are they accomplished?

  • National Council Session Meeting Structure

    What does a National Council Session agenda look like? Here’s what you can expect.

  • Using Your Delegate Voice (Literally!) at the National Council Session

    What’s it like to speak at a microphone at the National Council Session as a National Delegate?  This is a lengthy article for delegates and alternates which explains a lot more about how the microphone process works.

  • GSUSA’s Uniform Policy and How It’s Interpreted

    What is GSUSA’s policy on uniforms for girls and adults, and how is it interpreted in practice? Here are some tips for what you need to know for National Conventions or any time you need uniform information to look your best!

  • What is the Blue Book of Basic Documents?

    You may have heard references to the Blue Book of Basic Documents – so what is it? It’s the collection of governance and policy documents for our national organization. This article about the Blue Book is designed to give you an overview of how our organization’s structure is set up within its governing documents.

  • The Relationship Between Councils and GSUSA

    How exactly do councils and GSUSA work together?  Many people are unaware of the type of governance structure our organization uses, and it can cause confusion as to why things work the way they do. 

  • Governance and Operations – What’s the Difference?

    It’s very important to know the difference between these two things as a delegate.

  • The National Council, National Board, and National Board Development Committee: Who are They and What Do They Do?

    This article focuses on the composition and roles of the three groups defined in the GSUSA Constitution.

  • The National Council Session Proposal Process

    How do proposals make their way onto the National Council Session agenda?

  • In addition to the above articles, these monographs from GSUSA are helpful resources:

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