Council Governance _____________________________ “The ultimate responsibility for the Girl Scout Movement rests with its members.”
Preamble to the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is governed by an efficient and effective democratic process that includes the core values of a representative democracy, access to decision-makers, and participatory involvement valued at all levels of the council. Board of Directors & Board Development Committee Regional Advisory Committee members Regional Delegates National Delegates
Interim Policies The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Board of Directors recently approved Interim Operational Volunteer Policies and Interim Financial Policies for Volunteers and Girl Members. These policies will remain in effect through December, 2008. Members are being asked to review each of these policies and provide feedback. The Board will approve final policies in December. Interim Operational Volunteer Policies Interim Financial Policies for Volunteers and Girl Members Tell us what you think by completing this short survey:
Click Here to take survey You may also email us at membership@gsneo.org, contact your membership specialist, or attend the membership meetings in September. Thank you.
Missed the 2008 GSNEO General Assembly?
Get your information here!
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO) held our first General Assembly council meeting on April 19th. Over 130 members including Regional Delegates, the Board of Directors, and the Board Development Committee came together to elect our National Delegates and witness the unveiling of the GSNEO Strategic Plan. Many comments and ideas were shared by those in attendance. It was truly an exciting meeting and another chapter in the evolving story of our new council. Click here for a more information the GSNEO Strategic Plan. 
2008 National Convention
We need your input! In six short months, our National Delegates will travel to Indianapolis for the 2008 National Convention. Charged with representing the best interests of our council and the Girl Scout Movement, they will participate in direct conversation and important action that will write the next chapter in Girl Scouting. The GSUSA National Board of Directors has released six policy proposals to be considered at the convention. Please review these proposals carefully and consider the potential impact each will have on a regional and national level. Proposal #1 – Consent Agenda
Proposal #2 – National Council Size, Formula & Special Session
Proposal #3 – Voting & Dues Authority
Proposal #4 – Membership Flexibility
Proposal #5 – National Board Development Committee
Proposal #6 – Membership Dues Increase After you have reviewed all six proposals please spend a few moments providing your feedback by completing the Click Here to take survey. Do you have a suggestion or question related to council governance, Regional Delegates, National Delegates, or the National Convention? Email governance@gsneo.org and a council staff member will respond. | 
