Article X of the Constitution requires that the National Board be representative at all times of the
various geographical areas of the country. Article IX of the Bylaws sets forth the geographical areas.
Source: 2017 Board Slate Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
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There are six geographical areas of GSUSA, and they are an important part of the governance structure in order to ensure that voices from all areas of the country are represented. They are:
Geographical Area 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands
Geographical Area 2: Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia
Geographical Area 3: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Geographical Area 4: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Geographical Area 5: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming
Geographical Area 6: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands
Source: GSUSA Bylaws – ARTICLE IX/GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS