Girl representatives are appointed and will serve a one-year term from September 20, 2023 – July 2024.
Girl Scout Seniors or Ambassadors, 14 years of age or older by October 1, 2023, are eligible for a leadership opportunity while serving as a girl representative on the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. Board of Directors. You will gain valuable leadership and governance experience for future applications and career opportunities, strengthen communication skills, and meet and network with business professionals.
Girl representatives provide a voice on behalf of all the Gulfcoast girl members! In accordance with council Bylaws, girl representatives are appointed by the Board of Directors and shall serve without the right to vote or make motions. Regardless of their voting status, girl representatives are expected to participate in board functions and deliberations and their performance expectations are held to the same standards as their adult board member peers (with the exception of financial giving). Girl representatives are highly engaged and attend as many board and governance meetings as possible. In accordance with council Bylaws, a girl representative serving on the Board of Directors is a voting member of the Gulfcoast council, such as at the Annual Meeting. Girl representatives are invited to take an active leadership role in other council-related events during the year to best advocate for Girl Scouts and serve as role models for all.
Eligible applicants must commit to regularly attend board meetings held via Zoom, the Annual Meeting, board trainings, and other scheduled governance meetings; and are encouraged to attend a variety of events throughout the year. The Board of Directors has approved the following dates during this one-year term: board meetings from 4-6pm on September 20, November 8, and January 17, 2024; Annual Meeting of the Council from 7-8pm on January 18, 2024; and board meetings from 4-6pm in February or March, May, and July 2024. This is a prestigious and competitive selection process, so please carefully consider the requirements and responsibilities to be sure this position and commitment is right for you. Contact customercare@gsgcf.org to share your interest in applying.