FAQ's

1. Are the Board members and Representative Steering committee paid or volunteers?  If they are paid how much do they make?

Board members and members of the Representative Steering Committee are volunteers and receive no salary. 

2. Do Adult Service Unit representatives have different responsibilities than Girl Service Unit representatives or the Girl Representatives at-large?   

No, representatives whether adult or girl, service unit or at-large representatives all have the same responsibilities.  Representatives for a Service Unit should be selected based on whether they are at least 14 years of age and how well they will represent their service unit; their responsibilities are the same (see the position description on page 2 of your Representative Manual). 

3. Who are the “voting members” of the Council?

The voting members of our council are the "Representative Assembly" The members of the Representative Assembly are:  Service Unit Representatives, 10 girls-at-large from throughout the Council, (chosen by application), the current National Council Delegates,  and the Board of Directors

4.  Why are there 10 girls-at-large representatives?

Having 10 girls-at-large representatives as part of the Representative Assembly insures we have girl influence/input in the actions of the Representative Assembly.

5. How many meetings will I be expected to attend as a representative? 

Two or three.  All representatives are expected to attend a training class at least once.  This year’s classes will be held May 31 in Modesto and June 1 in Sacramento.  You are also expected to attend one of the Fall Assembly Forums where you can give input on proposals on the National Council agenda.  These will take place on October 29 in Modesto and November 3 in Sacramento.  The council’s Annual Meeting of the Representative Assembly will occur in Sacramento on February 11, 2012.

Questions?

For more information please call the council office at (800) 322-4475 or (916) 452-9181 or e-mail us at governance@girlscoutshcc.org