Our Governance
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas is a nonprofit corporation formed under the laws of the State of Texas and chartered by Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA). The council is governed by bylaws and led by a volunteer Board of Directors that sets the strategic direction for the council and represents the broad diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. Many board meetings are open to the public, and agendas and minutes are available as well.
Every three years, we participate in GSUSA’s National Convention by sending delegates to its National Council Session for discussing and voting on important topics. The next convention will be in 2026.
Apply to be a 2026 GSSWT National Delegate!
Starting in 1915 and every few years since then, delegates from every council across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas have met to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement and elect national leaders for the next triennium. The 58th National Council Session of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. will be held Sunday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 22, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas is seeking girl and adult members who wish to serve as our National Delegates at the Convention. This is an exciting opportunity to represent our council at the national level. Delegates will attend the business meetings, vote on proposals, bylaws and the National Board of Directors. When NCS concludes, they will be able to join the fun activities at multi-day event as part of the Girl Scouts National Convention 2026 from Wednesday, July 23 – Friday, July 25, 2026.
If you have an interest in governance and wish to see how the Girl Scout Movement is growing and going forward, please review the following documents. When you’re ready to apply, click the appropriate link below for the online application. Thank you for your interest in representing GSSWT at the 58th National Council Session!
Strategic Direction
Our 2023-25 strategic areas of focus are:
- Transform the volunteer experience
- Reach and retain more girls
- Grow revenue sources
- Relevant equitable brand
- Effective operations
Underscoring every area is a focus on equity—how we can best meet the needs of our communities through allocation of resources and opportunities to create equal
Annual Report
Each year, we produce an Annual Report that details our finances for the past membership year, lists our Board of Directors and top donors, and highlights our programming and the achievements of our incredible Girl Scouts.
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GSSWT National Delegates
The National Council is the membership body of Girl Scouts of the USA charged with providing input and broad direction to the future of the Girl Scout Movement. As required by the Girl Scouts of the USA Constitution in the Blue Book of Basic Documents, the body convenes every three years and is the major link between Girl Scout councils and the national organization.
The 58th National Council Session of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. will be held Sunday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 22, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Are you interested in representing Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas as one of our council’s national Delegates? Scroll to top of this page for details and application. Deadline is Friday, March 28, 2025.
2023 GSSWT National Delegates (as of August 21, 2024)
57th National Council Special Session
