2008 Girl Scouts of the USA National Council Session
October 30 - November 2, 2008
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
Every three years, more than 10,000 Girl Scout national delegates, alternates and visitors from all over the United States gather to conduct the business of the national organization and to celebrate Girl Scouting.
What happens at the National Council Session?
- The national council session where GSUSA business is conducted, including the election of national board members and officers.
- National Girl Scout Leadership Institute for girls grades 6-12.
- An exhibit hall featuring displays and activities.
- The “largest Girl Scout shop anywhere” featuring unique Girl Scout items.
Volunteer opportunities are open to Girl Scout adults and girl members 14 years old and older.
How can I be a part of the National Council Session ?
- You can be a volunteer to help at the convention helping with registration, hospitality, working as a microphone teller during the convention, serving as an usher or helping with program.
- Volunteers are asked to work 2 to 4-hour shifts and can volunteer for more than one shift over the course of the National Council Session/Convention.
- All volunteers receive a free day pass to the National Council Session/Convention for each four-hour shift they work.
- You can attend as a visitor for one or more days.
- Adults can submit your name to your local council nominating committee to be considered as one of our council delegates who take part in the business meeting.
For more information, please contact Leah at the Merrillville Service Center at 219-795-3900 ext 40 or visit the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s website: http://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/convention/2008convention.html.
2008 National Girl Scout Leadership Institute
October 29-30, 2008
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
The 2008 Girl Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI) (formerly Girl Congress) is part of the leadership development program for girls in grades 6 -12, designed to develop and hone their leadership skills, provide an opportunity to discuss key health issues relevant to them, and engage in a fun and interactive learning environment with peers and adults. Sponsored by Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, the GSLI will be held on October 29-30, 2008, in Indianapolis, Indiana, prior to the National Council Session.
Over 2,000 girls from across the country will have the opportunity to participate in this unique and exciting event. The 2008 GSLI will serve as a model for future national, regional and local GSLIs to be implemented throughout Girl Scouting. As part of this leadership experience, girls will have the opportunity to engage in a myriad of workshops in an environment that fosters inclusion and pluralism. Workshop topics range from understanding the democratic process in a way that prepares girls to better participate in the business of the National Convention to learning and discussing key issues of health relevant to and identified by girls, such as self-esteem, bullying and stress.
With experts in these fields leading group sessions, girls will be provided a safe space to discuss ideas and issues that are important to them. Through participation in these workshops girls will identify ways the information is personally relevant, as well as strategies to take action back in their communities.
A program committee comprised of 25 girls from Indiana as well as adult staff and volunteers, will meet monthly to plan the event. Committees will have designated girl leaders ensuring that their voices and issues remain the focus of the GSLI. The current subcommittees include:
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All interested girls should contact Leah at 219-795-3900 ext 40.