Girl representatives are appointed and will serve a one-year term
from January 2024– January 2025.
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,
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 meeting from 4-6pm on January 17,
2024 via Zoom; virtual Annual Meeting of the Council from 7-8pm on
January 18, 2024; and board meetings via Zoom from 4-6pm in February
28, May 1, July 17, September 18, November 6, 2024, and January 18,
2025. 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.