Girl Scout Seniors or Ambassadors, 14 years of age or older by October 1, 2025, are eligible for a leadership opportunity while serving as an appointed girl representative on the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. Board of Directors. Girl representatives gain valuable leadership and governance experience for future career and volunteer opportunities and to include on applications.
Girl representatives provide a voice on behalf of all the Gulfcoast girl members! In accordance with council Bylaws, girl representatives are appointed for a one-year term by the Board of Directors and shall serve without the right to vote or make motions. Regardless of their voting status, girl representatives participate in board functions and deliberations and their engagement expectations are aligned with their adult board member peers (with the exception of financial giving). Also, 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 (via Zoom), the Annual Meeting, and other scheduled governance meetings; and are invited and encouraged to attend a variety of events throughout the year. The Board of Directors has approved the following governance meeting dates: board meetings from 4-6pm via Zoom on July 23, 2025, September 17, 2025, November 12, 2025, January 21, 2026, February 25, 2026, and May 6, 2026, and the Annual Meeting on January 22, 2026. Please carefully consider the requirements, responsibilities, and leadership experience opportunities to be sure this commitment is right for you. Contact customercare@gsgcf.org to share your interest in applying.