National Council Proposals 2008
Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road Council
OVERVIEW OF THE SIX NATIONAL COUNCIL PROPOSALS
Six proposals will be carefully considered and voted on at the National Council Session. These proposals include a number of amendments to the Girl Scout Constitution. These constitutional amendments are based on recommended best practices for large, national nonprofits.
PROPOSAL 1
PROPOSAL 2
PROPOSAL 3
PROPOSAL 4
PROPOSAL 5
PROPOSAL 6
Proposal 1 consists of 6 changes to the Constitution of an editorial nature.
Proposal 2 has three parts. Each relates to the National Council. Parts 1 and 2 focus on a reduction in size of membership body, and how the formula would be adjusted.
- Part 1: size of the membership body
- Part 2: delegate formula
- Part 3: how a special session is called
Proposal 3 is for an increase in the membership dues.
Proposal 4 seeks to remove language related to requirements for a ballot vote.
Proposal 5 centers on broadening the role of the National Nominating Committee, which would strengthen the National Board, and other changes to align GSUSA with best practices in the not-for-profit sector.
Proposal 6 is in two parts and seeks to remove barriers to creating more flexible membership options in the future.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Anne Weston, CEO, GSKWRC at 859.293.2621, 800.475.2621 or aweston@gswrc.org
