Governance

Governance structures are part of every Girl Scout Council and are defined in the Council bylaws.

The council's governing body is its board of directors. Under the leadership of the chair, the board maintains the integrity and the purpose of Girl Scouting within our council’s jurisdiction.

The board's responsibilities include: influence policy regarding the council goals, issues affecting girls, and issues affecting the business of the organization, as well as, strategic planning, financial oversight, and fund development.

Get Involved in Governance at Girl Scouts

Board of Directors

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains' Board of Directors ensures the voices of our members are heard in the decision-making process of our council.

If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors or nominating someone else to a position, please fill out this form.

Encourage girl members to apply for GSGWM Board Positions

Who knows better what girls want out of Girl Scouts than the girls themselves! You can have an influence on future council direction by becoming a member of the GSGWM board. Girl Scouts 14 and older are eligible for a seat on the board, which meets six or seven times a year, and requires a one-year commitment. Girl board members don’t get to vote, but do get to influence policy. It’s a great opportunity to see how a nonprofit board works!

Apply here!

Resources

Board of Directors

Officers

Board Chair

Vice Chair

Treasurer

Secretary

CEO

Members at Large

Jennie Clarke

Whitney Fenyak

Tara Pacht

Girl Representative

Koral G.

Eleanor G.

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If you would like to self-refer for a position on the Board of Directors and/or Governance Committee, complete the application.

Nomination Form

Board members are available to attend Girl Scout Community meetings, awards ceremonies, and community events. If you would like to contact a board member, please email customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org and be sure to include the type of event, date/time/location, and any other pertinent information

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Ex Officio Girl Board Member Position Application

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Every three years, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) holds a National Council Session—also known as NCS. During NCS, elected National Council delegates representing all 111 councils across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas, and the National Board, gather to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement as well as elect national leaders for the next triennium.

Throughout their three-year term, delegates gather feedback from their council’s membership, learn about proposals, and act as their council’s voice by serving as voting members on the National Council. Delegates then share insights and report on actions taken by the National Council with their council’s membership at Annual Meetings and other council events.

Visit our National Council Delegates page to learn how to become a delegate.