National and Council Delegates

National Delegate Position

Every three years, members from each council in Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) gather to conduct business on a national scale. On May 15, 2025 Girl Scouts of Western New York elected 9 National Delegate and 4 National Delegate Alternates to attend the 2026 National Convention to represent Girl Scouts of Western New York at the National Council Session

View the National Delegate Position Description to learn more

Current National Delegates (May 2025-2028)

Jocelyn Cox-Hiler

Amanda Diflorio

Michelle Dourie

Stephanie Engle

Carly Faller

Sophia Harris

Michelle A. Martin

Sharon Paris

Kelly Stahl

Alternates:

Cara Biddlecom

Celina Knapp

Juliette Souliere

Kathleen Ward

Council Delegate Position Description

Qualifications:

1. A registered member, in good standing, of the Girl Scout movement in the Girl Scouts of Western New York, Inc.

2. Have current knowledge of the Council, your region (county).

3. Committed to the time and interest necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description.

Term of Office:

1. Council Delegates and Alternate Delegates shall be elected for a term of three (3) years.

2. Delegates may serve two (2) consecutive terms of three (3) years or until their successors are elected and assume office.

3. Delegates and Alternates are not eligible for re-election until one year has passed after the second term.

4. If a vacancy occurs during a term, another Council Delegate or Alternate Delegate shall be elected to serve for the unexpired term.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Represent your region (county) at the Annual Meeting and all special delegate meetings.

2. Keep current on how to initiate and influence change in Council policies and procedures.

3. Influence changes in policy and procedures within the Council, as needed.

4. Attend the Annual Meeting to elect:

a. The Officers of the Council;

b. The At-Large-Directors of the Council;

c. The Members of the Council Board Development Committee;

d. The National Council Delegates and Alternates.

5. Determine the general lines of direction for Girl Scouting locally by receiving and responding to reports of the Board of Directors and by giving guidance to the Board.

7. Amend the Bylaws as needed.

8. Take all other action requiring membership vote.

9. Attend and participate in in Council meetings and conduct such other business as may, from time to time, come before the members.

ALTERNATE DELEGATE - POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Purpose:

To represent the SU as a voting member of the Council in the absence of the Council Delegate.

Qualifications:

Same as a Council Delegate

Term of Office:

Same as a Council Delegate

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Keep informed on the Council and Regional (County) activities to enable the individual to be a knowledgeable substitute.

2. Assume the duties and responsibilities of Council Delegate in the absence of a Delegate.