Proposal 1

Six items on consent agenda:

• Eliminate archaic language.

• Use contemporary wording.

Proposal 2

Amend Articles IV and V

• Part 1: Reduce National Council

• Part 2: Delegate Formula

• Part 3: Special Sessions

Parts 1 & 2

• National Council = 1,000 or under

• Formula for Councils and USAGS Oversees

1. two (2) delegates;

2. one (1) additional delegate for up to 5,000 girls;

3. one (1) additional delegate for every 5, 000 girls thereafter.

* Adjustment may be needed to keep total membership < 1,000

Parts 1 & 2 Rationale

• A smaller National Council will promote greater flexibility.

• Decrease is consistent with Realignment.

• Supported by survey respondents.

Proposal 3

Voting Requirements/Dues Amend Article V

• Permits election by voice vote (acclamation).

• National Board sets membership dues going forward.

Voting & Dues Authority Rationale

• Practice of timing dues proposals for National Council action is slow and outdated. A more agile practice is needed to adjust dues.

• National Board has overall fiduciary responsibility, and sets annual budget.

• Consistent with Board authority outlined in Congressional Charter, Constitution.

• Best Practice (comparable national non-profit.

Proposal 4

Membership Flexibility Amend Articles VIII and IX

• Removes restrictive language.

• Language referencing only annual or lifetime membership categories is too limiting.

• New language allows more flexible membership options.

Proposal 5

National Board Development Committee Amend Article XII

Section 1

• Broader charge (National Board Development Committee)

• Works in partnership with and has a more direct relationship with National Board.

Section 6

• Appointment of Board Development Committee chair approved by Executive Committee or National Board.

• Chair has one term limit.

Section 9

• No member of the National Board Development Committee shall be eligible to be nominated for any officer position.

• A nominee for Board Chair (President) shall be a current member of the National Board of Directors.

Proposal 6

Membership Dues Increase

Raise Girl Scout annual membership dues to $12.00 beginning October 1, 2009.

Rational

• Needed to assure financial stability:

• Operating deficits 2008 and beyond.

• Last dues increase approved in 2002.

• Over past 40 years, National Council has approved dues increases approximately every 6 years.

• Increase kept to minimum.

• GSUSA is committed to partnering with council to extend membership.