The 2008 Girl Scout National Council Session/51st convention will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225 from October 30 to November 2, with more than 11,000 adult and girl members and nearly 200 exhibitors expected to attend.

As the most significant triennial event on the calendar, the National Council Session brings together individuals responsible for governance of the Girl Scout Movement: more than 1,800 voting members elected by Girl Scout councils and selected by USA Girl Scouts Overseas, members of the National Board of Directors and the National Nominating Committee, past presidents of GSUSA, and other persons elected by the National Council. They will review progress on the implementation of the core business strategy and make important policy decisions vital to the continued success of the Girl Scout Movement. In addition, non-voting members will attend the National Council Session/51st convention.

Click here to download and review the proposals that will be addressed at the National Convention.

Please mark down the following dates regarding the National Council Session Proposals. These "Forums" will be for all registered members of Girl Scouts of Western New York—14 years old and over to voice opinions regarding those Proposals. Please spread the word!

• Tuesday, October 14, 2008 – Room 101 – Buffalo Service Center
• Wednesday, October 15, 2008 – Activity Room A – Rochester Service Center
• Monday, October 20, 2008 – Jamestown Service Center
• Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – Large Meeting Room – Lockport Service Center

You may submit your thoughts and ideas by e-mailing them to Fran.Isaacs@gswny.org. Ideas will be gathered and reported to Girl Scouts of Western New York's National Delegates. Please include your comments and position with the Council.