2026 National Council Delegate/Alternate Application
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is accepting applications for National Council Delegates/Alternates to represent GSWISE at the 58th National Council Session (July 20-22, 2026) and multi-day national Girl Scouting event (July 23-25, 2026), in Washington, DC. Scroll to the bottom of form to SAVE if you are not ready to SUBMIT Application.
National Council Delegate/Alternate Position Summary
I've reviewed the above National Council Delegate/Alternate Position Description?
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Part 1: Contact Information
Applicant Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email
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example@example.com
Primary Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Primary Phone Accepts Text Messages
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Service Unit Name/Number
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Troop Number (if applicable)
Are you a currently registered Girl Scout member? (Required for consideration and participation; membership is required for the full term.)
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Are you a U.S. citizen? (required in the GSUSA Congressional Charter)
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Race/Ethnicity (choose all that apply)
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American Indian
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other Races
White
Hispanic
Age Group
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14-18
50-59
19-29
60-69
30-39
70+
40-49
Have you participated in a previous National Council Session?
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If not selected as a National Council Session Delegate (NCS), are you interested in serving as a NCS Alternate? NCS Alternates attend all delegate meeting/training, as they could become a delegate at any time.
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Part 2: Question/Answer
Why are you interested in participating in the National Council Session as a National Council Delegate/Alternate? What do you hope to gain from your experience?
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List your Girl Scout experience, including positions and dates (troop, service unit, and/organization involvement).
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Outside of your Girl Scout experience, list other relevant volunteer, professional, or club experience you have including position, organization, and dates (civic groups, extracurricular activities, volunteer positions, organizations, etc.).
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What do you think are the greatest strengths of the Girl Scout Movement?
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Describe your experiences with policymaking or policy influencing and how you believe these experiences combined with your Girl Scout experiences will prepare you to think strategically about the future of the Girl Scout Movement?
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If we were to ask references your top 3 qualities, what would they say and why?
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Part 3: Applicant Self Evaluation Matrix
The following skills are required of a successful National Council delegate. Review your experiences and activities, rate your ability, and provide examples of how you may have demonstrated these skills.
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Part 4: Video
Video Submission (1-3 minutes)
Please prepare a video response: What do you feel is an effective way to engage with all segments of our council membership during your three-year tenure as a National Council Delegate to inform decision influencing and decision-making? In the lead up to any regular or special National Council Session, how do you feel you can engage with all segments of our council membership to get a feel for their thoughts on the agenda items for the meeting?
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