Member Feedback on National Council Session (NCS) Discussion Topics and Proposals

Member Feedback on National Council Session (NCS) Discussion Topics and Proposals

Girl Scout members across the Movement have proposed discussion topics and policy changes for consideration at an upcoming National Council Session (NCS). Your perspective is essential. This survey is intended to gather feedback, perspectives, and questions from members to inform discussion and decision-making. Please review each topic and proposal and share your thoughts.
Discussion Topic A: Revolutionize Engagement — Girl Scouts Her Way

This topic explores how Girl Scouts can evolve to meet the needs of today’s girls and families, focusing on flexible engagement, access, and support to increase participation.
How important is it for Girl Scouts to offer more flexible ways for girls and families to join and participate?
What opportunities do you see in evolving how girls and families engage with Girl Scouts?
What concerns or questions do you have about expanding or adjusting engagement pathways?
From your perspective, what should Girl Scouts prioritize when redesigning engagement experiences?
Discussion Topic B: Amplify Impact — Building Connections with Our Communities

This topic focuses on inclusivity, belonging, and how Girl Scout values are reflected in our communities, examining how diversity and inclusion support our mission and where barriers may exist.
How well do you believe Girl Scouts currently reflects its stated values of inclusion and belonging?
Where do you see opportunities to strengthen connections between Girl Scouts and the communities it serves?
Are there aspects of current policies or practices that you feel unintentionally make participation more difficult?
What support do members need to better promote and deliver the Girl Scout experience in their communities?
Proposal A: Girl Scout Highest Awards — Solicitation of Contributions

This proposal would allow Girl Scout members earning the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards to solicit philanthropic donations (cash or in-kind) for their project work, with prior council approval.
To what extent do you support allowing girls to solicit approved philanthropic contributions for Highest Award projects?
What benefits do you see in this proposed change?
What concerns, if any, should be considered before adopting this proposal?
Proposal B: Membership Dues and Procedures for Registration

This proposal would lower the threshold requiring National Council approval for membership dues increases from more than 25% to more than 15% in a three-year period.
How do you feel about lowering the approval threshold for national membership dues increases?
How should Girl Scouts balance affordability with the need to fund programs and services?
What factors should be considered before any future dues increase?
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Member Feedback on National Council Session (NCS) Discussion Topics and Proposals

Discussion Topic A: Revolutionize Engagement — Girl Scouts Her Way

Discussion Topic B: Amplify Impact — Building Connections with Our Communities

Proposal A: Girl Scout Highest Awards — Solicitation of Contributions

Proposal B: Membership Dues and Procedures for Registration