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.

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Excerpts from the 2022 Stewardship Report

The following article features excerpts and points of interest from the 2022 GSUSA Stewardship Report.

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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.

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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.

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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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