National Council Session (NCS) Delegates & Alternates 2025-2028
On May 3, 2025, at our Annual Meeting in Ithaca, N.Y., voting members of the corporation (our council) elected the following individuals to serve this term and represent our council at the 58th NCS taking place in 2026:
Youth Delegates
Kaitlin H.
Aarohi R.
Rayna R.
Alex S.
Adult Delegates
Kira Reed
Carleen Rhodes
Katie Williams
Alternates
Julie Dale, CEO
Tiffany Alvarez Smith, Ed.D., Board Chair
Kayleigh Stevens
58th National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite Event Recap + 2029 NCS Location Announced
The 58th National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite event brought our Movement together for a powerful week of governance, connection, celebration and inspiration. From the delegate discussions to the parade of flags, local dignitary welcome and thoughtful guest speakers, the week reflected the breadth of our Movement and the global sisterhood we are proud to be part of. We were also excited to welcome Telva McGruder as she begins her term as our new National Board President. Her leadership and commitment to our Movement will help guide Girl Scouts into this next chapter.
Highlights from NCS include:
- Delegates voted by acclamation to elect the proposed National Board and National Board Development Committee slate for the next triennium. Learn more about them HERE!
- The National Council voted to pass the Girl Scout Highest Awards Solicitation of Contributions proposal. This proposal allows councils to establish their own policies and procedures to guide Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes in soliciting contributions for their Bronze and Silver Award projects, in the same way Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can fundraise for their Gold Award project.
- The Membership Dues and Procedures for Registration proposal also passed, allowing the National Board to increase dues by up to 15% within a triennium, with continued input from councils and delegates before any change. The National Council must vote to approve any dues increases above 15% in a single triennium.
- Delegates also participated in two discussion topics where they provided important input to the board about how we expand the ways we deliver Girl Scouting to reach all girls and how we build better connections to our communities through belonging and inclusion.
The 59th National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite will be hosted in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2029.
