Older Girl Advisory Board Application

MISSION:
The Older Girl Advisory Board provides Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors the chance to serve as the council’s voice for girls in all areas of the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Council. This girl-led board will enhance the lives of all Girl Scouts through meetings, projects, and living by the Girl Scout Law. These young leaders will play a significant role in shaping the future of Girl Scout Council programs.

PURPOSE:
The group of girls selected will serve as an advisory board that will work with staff members to give insight and recommendations on future Girl Scout council programs. Members of the Older Girl Advisory Board will be given the opportunity to help plan and implement three council ran programs through out the year. Members will also have the chance to share ideas with the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois council leadership. This board is designed to help influence decision-making processes in our Council.

ABOUT THE OLDER GIRLS ADVISORY BOARD - Please Read:

Application Qualifications
- Enrolled in at least 6th grade
- Registered as a Girl Scouts at the time of application and throughout the time serving on the Board
- Interest in taking on a leadership role within the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Council
- Ability to communicate with your peers and adult leaders
- Ability to work well independently and on a team
- Committed to using technology as a platform for meetings, research and communication

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Meetings:
Available to commit to attend 5 meetings per year. The Advisory Board plans to meet monthly. Meetings will last one hour and will generally be held on weeknights. Meeting dates and times will be established based on the availability of the majority of the girls at the first meeting. The Advisory Board will vote on an Older Girl Advisory Board Chairman and Secretary at the first meeting of the year.

* Outside of Meetings:
Available to commit to an additional 2-4 hours per month to research or complete tasks outside of meetings. Advisory Board members will be invited to participate in projects, large council events and research beyond monthly meetings.

* Subcommittees:
Serve on subcommittees and attend subcommittee meetings as needed throughout the year. Subcommittees will be decided at the first meeting

APPLICATION:
Applications must be filled out by applicant. Please read all instructions before completing this form. Be sure to attach all supporting documents.

REFERENCE FORM AND LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Applicants will need a non-related adult to complete the reference form, which requires a letter of reference to be uploaded. https://forms.gsofsi.org/gs/girl-board-ref

MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT, October 21, 2024.

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE SELECTED WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL ON October 28, 2024.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

Confirm Email*

Your email address and the confirmation email address must match.

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Service Unit*

Troop # (type "Juliette" if registered independently)*

Service Unit Name or #*

Membership Level*

CadetteSeniorAmbassador

School you are currently attending*

Names of your parents/guardians*

What days and times work best for you? (Check all that apply)*

I am able to meet via (Check all that apply)*

Zoom CallConference CallIn person

Reference

Please enter the name & contact information for the adult you have asked to submit your reference letter. Consider a leader/advisor, teacher, sports coach, or member of your place of worship. Please make sure your Reference fills out the required Reference form. Reference letters can be submitted at this link: https://forms.gsofsi.org/gs/girl-board-ref.

Reference Name*

First NameLast Name

Relationship*

Reference Email*

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Reference Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

What does Girl Scouts mean to you?*

Why do you want to be a member of the Older Girl Advisory Board?*

Please describe a time where you worked well on a team with both adults and peers, and/or provide an example of a time you found a smart solution to a problem, big or small*

What Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois activities do you participate in? (in your troop or service unit, highest awards, destinations, travel, etc.)*

What is one thing you think the Older Girl Advisory Board can help to change or improve in our council?*

If you have served on a past Older Girl Advisory Board year, do you have any ideas for the upcoming year? Please list your thoughts and ideas below:

Please check which of these activities interest you:*

Please go back through the application and read the responsibilities and requirements of the Older Girl Advisory Board. Are you able to fulfill the responsibilities listed?*

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Has your Reference submitted the Reference Form portion of this application yet? They will need to complete this form that can be found here: https://forms.gsofsi.org/gs/girl-board-ref*

Yes, I've checked in with themNot sure, I need to check in with themNot yet

Please add any other comments that you feel would be helpful for the committee to consider when reviewing your application:

Older Girl Advisory Board Application

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