51st National Council Session

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51st National Council Session

• Girl Scout Council
• Central New York
• October 30-November 2, 2008
• Indianapolis Indiana

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Girl Scout Mission

• Girl Scouting builds girls of courage,
  confidence, and character who make the world a
  better place.
• Girl Scouting ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar la
  confianza en si mismas, el valor y los principios
  para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.

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GSCCNY National Council Delegates Elected 6/08

• Megan S., Girl Scout Ambassador, Liverpool NY
• Sarah L., College Girl Scout, Canisius College,
  Cicero NY
• Judy Prosser, Board President, Hannibal NY
• Sue Stewart, CEO, Syracuse NY
• Alternate Delegates (not present)
• Julia C., Girl Scout Ambassador, Onondaga NY
• Laura M. Madelone, Board, 1st VP, Oneonta NY

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Convention Visitors

• Gordon Prosser, Lifetime Member
• JoAnn Lang, Lifetime Member
• Laura Reynolds, Lifetime Member
• Bev Crim, Lifetime Member
• Jean Matson, Lifetime Member
• Georgia Gilbert, Lifetime Member
• Dianne Stancato, GSCCNY Staff

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Highlights

• Democratic process in action
• Elected new national Board
• Retirement and inspirational moments with
  Patricia Diaz Dennis- outgoing National Board
  President
• Adopted amendments to the Girl Scout Constitution
• Girl Scout Historical Archives Sessions
• 9,000 Girl Scouts of all ages from all parts of
  the country
• Performances by Teresa, and teen singers
• Girl Scout Leadership Conference
• Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Celebration
• Indianapolis Childrens Museum Girl Scout night
• 2011 National Convention in Houston Texas

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GSCCNY Highlights

• Girl Scout Boutique recognized as best
  practice, with displays in the GSUSA merchandise
  area
• West End Geddes Troop Poster on display in
  hallway to convention center
• National Parliamentarian, Ann Homer from central
  New York area

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