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National Council Session 2008

GSUSA will hold the 2008 Girl Scout National Council Session / 51st convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 30 – November 2, 2008. Girl Scouts of Northern California has elected 38 National Delegates who will represent the Girl Scouts of Northern California at the National Council Session. Meanwhile, all members are welcome to attend as official visitors at their expense.

Click here for information about being an official visitor to the National Council Session (REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED)

GSUSA National Council Session Website

www.girlscouts.org/convention

The site contains information that will be useful as you plan for the meeting. Information on proposals, the Hall of Exhibits, travel, as well as the tentative schedule, are just a few of the features. The site will be updated as new information is available, so check back often. The link to the Website is: www.girlscouts.org/convention

Preparation for Convention

Voting AND non-voting members are invited to go to www.girlscouts.org/convention and click on “Resources, located under “Preparation”. Learn more about creating meaningful dialogues and how you can involve council membership in conversations.

Visit the web site often! Look for updates and features such as voting member Message Boards (Coming soon!) and other information on the convention.

CONVENTION Connections

This special e-newsletter focuses on everything you need to know about the 2008 Girl Scout National Council Session/51st Convention.

Issue 5 – October 2008
Issue 4 – October 2008
Issue 3 – September 2008
Issue 2 – August 2008
Issue 1 – July 2008

Please download these documents relevant to the National Council Session:

  1. “Early Alert” of items placed on the Agenda for the Session by the National Board of Directors.

  2. GSUSA National Board Nominees – 2008 – 2011

  3. Letter to GSNorCal Delegates from the CEO

We will review both the Agenda Items and the Board Nominees with the National Delegates prior to the National Council Session. Meanwhile, any members with comments should email or send a letter to: ccasiano@girlscoutsnorcal.org / 7700 Edgewater Drive Suite 340, Oakland, CA 94621-0149

Questions?

Contact Chris Casiano
ccasiano@girlscoutsnorcal.org
7700 Edgewater Drive Suite 340
Oakland, CA 94621-0149