Girl Scout Governance and National Council Session Podcast Episode

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 In our March podcast episode, we’re excited to dive into Governance with you! Governance is the democratic process through which Girl Scout members can represent their communities and participate in guiding the council's strategic direction. 

You’ll learn how Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can get involved by shaping our local council as association delegates, serving on board committees, and by creating change within the Girl Scout movement at the national level! 

The National Council Session is the national business meeting where delegates from every council across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement, and elect national leaders for the next triennium.

We encourage you to tune into this episode to also learn how you can introduce this topic to your troop. Even if your Girl Scouts are not of age yet, that’s okay! Listen in to get familiar with the details involved. Then, consider starting the discussion with your girls to gauge their interest.

Reach out to another troop in your Service Unit to see if they have experience with Governance. Can they share their troops' experience? Or can they come to your troop as a speaker to present the topic? Maybe they can even bring a Girl Scout that has been involved. Consider these options, so girls are aware and can decide if they want to make Governance a part of their Girl Scout journey.

This episode will air on Thursday, March 30, and consecutively on the last Thursday of every month. Listen on demand, when it fits your schedule! Follow the podcast and turn on notifications, so you’ll know when new episodes are released.

Find the podcast on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher!

 

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