Learn more about becoming an Operational Unit Delegate.
Voting took place on September 23 - 29. Votes can only be cast by registered members of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, age 14+. Vote for the delegates that will represent your region.
Click here to download the complete Operational Unit Delegate job description
Applications were accepted on August 26, 2024 through September 22, 2024 and are now closed.
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Delegate Process
There are two different types of Girl Scout delegates: council delegates and national delegates.
Council Delegates have the right to vote at the council’s annual meeting on items such as electing officers, considering amendments to council bylaws, and key issues affecting the council and Girl Scouts of the USA, and other business appropriate for the meeting.
National Delegates attend the GSUSA national session which is held every three years to vote on proposals and constitutional changes, be the voice of the council for membership, help set the strategic direction, and help establish requirements for credentials.
2024-2025 Operational Unit Delegate Process
There are many ways to volunteer with Girl Scouts in addition to being a troop leader. One great opportunity that requires a minimal time commitment is the role of Operational Unit Delegate.
Serving as an Operational Unit Delegate is a great way to have your views shared with the council's Board of Directors and it is a great addition to college applications for teen Girl Scouts.
Any registered member, 14 years and older, may become an operational unit delegate. Mother/Daughter delegates are welcome!
Operational Unit Delegates are the liaisons between the board of directors, council staff and the constituents they represent.
A delegate's responsibilities include:
- Attends the Annual Delegate Meeting * (Tuesday, October 28, 2025) and Delegate Forums:
- Delegate Forum 1: November 14, 2024, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, Virtual
- Delegate Forum 2: April 10, 2025, 6:00pm-7:30 pm, Virtual
- Proposal Review Session: August 13, 2025, 6:00 pm-7:30pm, Virtual
- Offers input to the Board of Directors through discussions at the Delegate Forums and the Annual Delegate Meeting.
- Votes on issues affecting the entire Council and reports results back to the Operational Unit membership.
- Maintains communication with Operational Unit membership.
Qualifications:
- Maintains membership in GSUSA.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Girl Scout Movement and interest in policy influencing.
- Exercises flexibility, open-mindedness, sound judgment, and objectivity when analyzing issues.
- Demonstrates good communications skills.
- Demonstrates a willingness to devote sufficient time to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop a working relationship with other volunteers.
- Meets eligibility requirements of the operational unit delegate policies and procedures.
- Supports Council goals.
