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Blue Book Update for May 2022

A revised edition of the Blue Book of Basic Documents has been released with minor changes. The logo was changed to reflect the new branding, and Sofia Chang is now listed as the new Chief Executive Officer.

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Blue Book Update for March 2021

A revised edition of the Blue Book of Basic Documents has been released based on changes recommended by the Membership Strategy Steering Committee.  The following changes have been made: Addition under Credentials/Membership Dues and Procedures for Registration: Extended…

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October 2020 Blue Book Update

The Blue Book of Basic Documents was recently updated to reflect changes made at the 2020 National Council Session.  The changes include:  Addition to Constitution/Article IX/Membership Dues: Every person accepting the principles of the Girl Scout Movement and…

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Update from the National Board Regarding Proposals 4 & 6

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…

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April 2020 Blue Book Update

The Blue Book of Basic Documents was recently updated by the National Board of Directors at its April 21, 2020 meeting.  The following changes were made:  Added footnote to Constitution/Article V/Sessions of the National Council: * The following…

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Call for Nominees to National Board

We’ve gotten word that the National Board Development Committee has sent a memo to council CEOs and board chairs about the nomination process for our National Board of Directors and our National Board Development Committee (NBDC).  The people…

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February 2019 Blue Book Update

The Blue Book of Basic Documents was recently updated by the National Board of Directors at its January 24th, 2019 meeting to reflect a lifetime membership promotion that will run in April of 2019. Added asterisk under Credentials/Membership…

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October 2018 Blue Book Update

The Blue Book of Basic Documents was recently updated by the National Board of Directors at its September 27, 2018 meeting.  Girls undertaking Girl Scout Gold Award Take Action projects are now allowed to solicit for donations with…

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May 2018 Blue Book Update

GSUSA and the National Board released a new edition of the Blue Book in May of 2018 based on changes that were approved at the National Board’s April 26-27, 2018 meeting.  The changes were: 1.  Added footnote to…

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