GSWISE Governance

How is GSWISE governed?

Governance structures are part of every Girl Scout council and are defined in the council bylaws and in the Blue Book.

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GSWISE is governed by its board of directors, including its girl board members. The board influences policy regarding council goals, issues affecting girls, and issues affecting the business of the organization. The board is also involved in strategic planning, financial oversight, and fund development.

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Each Girl Scout council is entitled to elect a set number of national delegates based on its annual girl membership. These delegates are the voice of GSWISE on a national level. They represent members' interests, vote on proposals, and elect the National Board of Directors at the National Council Session, hosted every three years.

Girl delegates apply and interview for the role.

During the delegates' three-year term, they:

Travel throughout the council, collecting feedback and ideas from council members
Meet with service units, troops, and other groups of Girl Scouts to gather ideas to bring to National Council Session
Learn about national proposals and discussions
Serve as a voting member at the National Council Session, deciding on matters that guide the direction of Girl Scouting
Share insights and report on actions taken by the National Council locally at GSWISE

Learn more about the delegate formula, responsibilities, and the National Council Session in the Blue Book.

Applications are not currently open; please check back in 2028!

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GSWISE council delegates are elected annually by their Service Unit. Council delegates represent their Service Unit members by casting votes for key council leadership, participating in council planning, and carrying out the business of the corporation at the Spring Council Meeting, Annual Meeting, and other gatherings of the delegates as needed.

Council delegates include both girl and adult members.

Get Involved

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Applications to be a National Council Delegate/Alternate have closed. Please stay tuned for more information.

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Girl Scouts have a seat at the table at Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast as Girl Board Members. This one-year term offers full voting privileges, starting in October of the membership year.

While serving as a Girl Board Member, Girl Scouts learn skills like leadership, communication, time management, and more. Plus, they can advocate on behalf of their fellow Girl Scouts in the area.

Girl Scouts must be high school sophomores or above and 14 years old or older to apply.

Applications are currently closed; check back in spring 2027!