Report of the Girl Scouts of the USA 2005 National Council Session and 50th Convention

October 7-10, 2005 - Atlanta, Georgia

PROPOSAL 1 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE XI, SECTION 2

PART A

MOVED by Joseph Mayfield, member, National Board of Directors,

TO amend Article XI, Section 2, of the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA by striking the word “three” and inserting the word “two.”

Votes Cast: 1,698 Votes Yes: 1,666 Votes No: 32

PART B

MOVED by Joseph Mayfield, member, National Board of Directors,

To amend Article XI, Section 2, of the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA by striking the underlined words “All of these officers shall be elected from membership of the National Council.”

Proposal 1 was Adopted Votes Cast: 1,659 Votes Yes: 1,489 Votes No: 170

PROPOSAL 2 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 2

MOVED by Sharon Matthews, member of the National Board of Directors,

THAT Article X, Section 2, of the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA (National Board of Directors) be amended by striking the number “35” and inserting the number “25.”

Proviso: This amendment would take effect with the 2008-2011 triennium.

Proposal 2 was Adopted Votes cast: 1,668 Votes Yes: 1,437 Votes No: 231

PROPOSAL 3 AMENDMENT OF PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION

MOVED by Patsy Brison, member, National Board of Directors,

TO amend a portion of the Preamble to the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA by substitution as follows:

We, the members of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, united by a belief in God, hold that the Girl Scout Promise and Law is the cornerstone of our Movement,

And inspired by the Founder of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States, Juliette Low, and by the aims of the Founder of the Scout Movement, Lord Baden-Powell, attest to the following:

Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Spiritual Force

The motivating force in Girl Scouting is spiritual. The ways in which members identify and fulfill their spiritual beliefs are personal and private.

Open Membership

The Girl Scout Movement is open to all girls and adults who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law and meet membership requirements.

Patriotism, Citizenship, and Community Service

Local, national, and global service and action are core elements of the Girl Scout experience.

Diversity and Pluralism

Girl Scouts advance diversity and pluralism in our Movement and in the communities in which we live.

Responsibility for the Movement and the Democratic Process

The ultimate responsibility for the Girl Scout Movement rests with its members. We govern by an efficient and effective democratic process that demonstrates our leadership in a fast-changing world.

Girl/Adult Partnership

Adults partner with girls to guide and inspire growth and achievement. Volunteers are essential to the strength and capacity of our Movement.

World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts (WAGGGS)

We are active partners in a worldwide sisterhood through our affiliation with WAGGGS. We work with WAGGGS to address the needs of girls and to build a network of global citizens.

Community Partners

We take an active leadership role and are collaborative partners in the community.

Voice

We are a premier voice for girls and an expert on their growth and development.

Proposal 3 was Adopted. Votes Cast: 1,690 Votes Yes: 1,451 Votes No: 239

PROPOSAL 4 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE III, PROGRAM

MOVED by Patricia Turner, member, National Board of Directors,

TO amend Article III of the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA (“The Girl Scout Program”) by substitution as follows:

Grounded in the Girl Scout Promise and Law, Girl Scouting is a non formal, experiential, and cooperative education program that promotes girls’ personal growth and leadership development. Partnering with caring adults, girls design fun and challenging activities that empower them and raise their voices within a local, national, and global sisterhood.

Proposal 4 was Adopted Votes cast: 1,670 Votes Yes: 1,543 Votes No: 127