Governance
The Democratic Process is a central tenet of Girl Scouting. We achieve it for girls by making our activities girl-planned and girl-led to the fullest extent possible. For older girls and adults we currently have a Delegate Assembly of elected representatives who meet annually to elect board members and officers and approve bylaws changes. We also hold Fall Forums and meet in Area Associations twice a year to elect area leaders and delegates, conduct area-related business, and hear reports from and send comments to our board.
Board of Directors
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is governed by a Board of Directors, which provides strategic leadership, advocacy, decision-making, policy development and oversight. Board members are elected by the council’s corporate membership. Although board members are elected as individuals, the Board of Directors functions as one body in deliberating and make policy level decision.
Annual Meeting
At the Annual Meeting of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana members gather to consider and prioritize actions that guide how we do what we do. The Board of Directors and other groups (including pre-elected delegates from across the council) will meet to conduct required official business items for GSK. Learn more here.
GSK Strategic Priorities, 2026–2028
| Vision: It’s what we’ll be. |
A world in which girls are confident, understand their worth and have the skills to thrive. |
| Mission: It’s what we’ll do |
Build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. |
| Value Proposition: It’s what we promise to the world. |
Life Ready—for today and tomorrow. We provide girls with the skills necessary to navigate life with purpose and joy. |
| Strategic Objective: It’s what indicates our progress. |
More girls and families choose Girl Scouts as the place to learn, grow, and connect. |
- Strengthen Girl Scouting: Focus on membership growth, belonging, community awareness of our value, andfinancial stability.
a. Pilot new ways for girls to be Girl Scouts.
b. Build community by providing intentional opportunities to enhance
relationships and foster volunteer leadership development.
c. Enhance our cultural competency and inclusivity.
d. Pursue funding to publish and promote State of the Girl reports in Kentucky and Indiana.
e. Strengthen financial stability through new funding and updated pricing on
Girl Scout opportunities.
- Optimize: Focus on volunteer support, the Cookie Program, and properties.
a. Support troop leaders by providing experiences that are simpler and more
rewarding.
b. Redesign the Cookie Program to maximize effective engagement.
c. Right-size our property resources to maximize girl experience.
Council Delegates
Adults and girls 14 years old and older may serve as council delegates and participate in the council democratic process. Delegates are elected at Area Association Meetings following the Annual Meeting in the spring.
Delegates’ responsibilities are as follows:
- Represent membership views in local meetings and the Council Annual Meeting
- Encourage attendance of membership at local Area Meetings
- Ensure operational issues are directed to council staff and policy issues are directed to the Board of Directors
- Participate in any requests for information/opinions from board of directors to delegates, e.g. surveys, questionnaires, etc.
- Support the Girl Scout Movement in local communities
Governance Documents