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51st Convention of Girl Scouts of the USA
October 30 – November 2, 2008
Indiana Convention Center
Ready or not...it's time to start
preparing for the National Convention to be held October 30-November
2, 2008, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.
There are many ways to participate - as a
Delegate/Alternative, a visitor, or as
part of the Girl Scout Leadership Institute.
National Delegate/Alternate
Adults and girls ages 14-17 were
encouraged to apply to become a national delegate to represent GSCB.
Delegates represent the council at the triennial meeting of the
national council and any other meetings as scheduled for the
national council delegates during the triennium. Participants must
be a currently-registered member of the Girl Scout movement, a
citizen of the United States, and at least 14 years of age or older.
The national council delegate position is for a term of three years.
A delegate or alternate, if elected, is expected to remain active in
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay for the entire three years. The
council covers the cost of attending all meetings for its elected
delegates and alternates. The Nominating Committee for the Board of
Directors will begin reviewing applications at the end of
January/beginning of February. The slate of nominations will be
presented at the Annual Meeting where the delegates of the council
will vote to approve the slate of Delegates and Alternates to the
National Council Session.
Visitor
Many volunteers and girls enjoy attending the National
Convention as a visitor. It's a great opportunity to meet Girl
Scouts from all over the country. You can check out the exhibit and
vendor hall, attend a session, watch the democratic process in
action, and have fun! This could even be a troop trip. Cost will be
approximately $1,000 per person. Visitors to the convention will be
invited to the training sessions for the Delegates and Alternates
and the Council will help make travel arrangements (if you would
like).
Girl Scout Leadership Institute
Formerly known as the Girl
Congress, this is a chance for girls 11-18 to participate in a
leadership experience prior to the National Convention. This will be
held in Indianapolis October 29-30. These are school days. More
information will be coming out on opportunities for girls to sign up
to attend. More information should be available in February.
2008 National Girl Scout Leadership Institute
October 29-30, 2008
The 2008 Girl Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI) (formerly Girl
Congress) is part of the leadership development program for girls in
grades 6 -12, designed to develop and hone their leadership skills,
provide an opportunity to discuss key health issues relevant to
them, and engage in a fun and interactive learning environment with
peers and adults.
Sponsored by Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Central
Indiana, the GSLI will be held on October 29-30, 2008, in
Indianapolis, Indiana, prior to the National Council Session.
Over 2,000 girls from across the country will have the opportunity
to participate in this unique and exciting event. The 2008 GSLI will
serve as a model for future national, regional and local GSLIs to be
implemented throughout Girl Scouting. As part of this leadership
experience, girls will have the opportunity to engage in a myriad of
workshops in an environment that fosters inclusion and pluralism.
Workshop topics range from understanding the democratic process in a
way that prepares girls to better participate in the business of the
National Convention to learning and discussing key issues of health
relevant to and identified by girls, such as self-esteem, bullying
and stress.
With experts in these fields leading group sessions, girls will be
provided a safe space to discuss ideas and issues that are important
to them. Through participation in these workshops girls will
identify ways the information is personally relevant, as well as
strategies to take action back in their communities.
In sync with the Girl Scout Leadership Development Program, the
following goals and objectives have been identified.
Objectives for 2008 Girl Scout Leadership Institute
Participants will:
- Develop and hone leadership skills.
- Increase knowledge of key health issues relevant to girls.
- Connect with diverse girls from across the country.
- Develop ideas to take home and use in their personal lives and
communities.
For more information, check out the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
website at
www.girlscoutsindiana.org
Convention FAQ's
What is it?
Every three years, more than 10,000 Girl Scout national delegates,
alternates and visitors from all over the United States gather to
conduct the business of the national organization and to celebrate
Girl Scouting.
What goes on there?
- The national council session where GSUSA business is conducted,
including the election of national board members and officers.
- National Girl Scout Leadership Institute for girls grades 6-12.
- An exhibit hall featuring displays and activities.
- The “largest Girl Scout shop anywhere” featuring unique Girl Scout
items.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please
contact: Donna Smith, COO at 302-456-7168/1-800-341-4007 ext. 7168
or dsmith@cbgsc.org.
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