Elected Delegates
- Susan Herbert-Haynes
- Theresa Watson
- Tammy Goldstein
- Jo Biggers
- Jade Maxwell
- Lori Maxwell
- Christine Woodward
- Beth Floyd
- Stephanie Smithey
- Mary Callahan
- Tai Dorsey
- Jessica Oswalt
National Council Delegates
2026 National Council Session
July 20–22, 2026
Washington, DC
The application is now closed.
We need your feedback!
At our council’s annual meeting in March of 2022, delegates were elected to represent our council at the national convention in July of 2023. The delegates engaged and gathered feedback from Girl Scout members in our council, learned about proposals, and took action to be the voice of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana during the national council session. They then brought back information to share locally. These delegates continue to be authorized to vote on behalf of our council in the interim.
These delegates are now being called to a special session on Oct. 19. In advance of that session we want your feedback on two proposals related to dues increases. To understand this special session please follow the steps below and then take our survey to share your feedback.
Step 1: Please watch this video from our national CEO and national board president explaining the proposal rationale, and financial implications. The password to view the video is: @vHeA5x0
Step 2: The Delegate Workbook serves as the formal call to meeting for the Special 57th National Council Session, which will take place virtually on Zoom on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the purpose of considering membership dues increases, and contains the proposal details as well as parliamentary and business procedures. The proposals may be found on pgs. 11 - 19.
Step 3: For any further questions or background information needed, please refer to the Blue Book and the Filling a Blank in a Mation Video. Password: Db%5EN$q
Step 4: Complete the below survey so that your input can be summarized and shared with the council delegates before the Special National Council Session.
Our Delegates 
Every three years, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) holds a National Council Session—also known as NCS. During NCS, elected National Council delegates representing all 111 councils across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas, and the National Board, gather to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement as well as elect national leaders for the next triennium.
Throughout their three-year term, delegates gather feedback from their council’s membership, learn about proposals, and act as their council’s voice by serving as voting members on the National Council. Delegates then share insights and report on actions taken by the National Council with their council’s membership at Annual Meetings and other council events.
NCS is part of GSUSA’s national convention, which is held every three years. The other part of the convention is a member-focused event with dynamic, interactive workshops for girls and adults. This event includes inspiring speakers, exciting adventures, and opportunities to meet Girl Scouts from around the United States and the world, sparking forever friendships. The next national convention is scheduled for July 20–25, 2026, and will take place in Washington, DC, our nation’s capital, which will be celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.
Every Girl Scout council is entitled to elect a delegation based on its girl membership. Our delegation includes National Council delegates and alternates. The duties of National Council delegates and alternates are to:
- represent our council as voting members of the National Council throughout the triennium (delegates only);
- complete training, which includes self-paced online modules and virtual and in-person sessions;
- participate in council-hosted preparatory meetings and input-gathering opportunities;
- register for and regularly connect on the delegate website for news and updated communications;
- consider the spectrum of opinions of adult and girl members from all parts of our council and across the Movement;
- participate in delegate webinars sponsored by GSUSA and provide decision-influencing input, as requested, throughout the triennium;
- attend all business meetings of the National Council and participate in the decision-making proceedings (delegates only);
- become educated in Robert's Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure;
- be fully prepared to vote on all business items, including proposals and the National Board of Directors slate; and
- engage with other delegates, gather feedback from delegate webinars and the National Council Session, and share learnings and insights with council members.
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