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Girl Advisory Committee members build leadership skills, collaborate with Council decision-makers, and gain experience that supports future leadership roles and postsecondary success.

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Girl Scouts of Western New York’s Girl Advisory Board

The GSWNY Girl Advisory Board is a group of middle and high school Girl Scouts who contribute to key initiatives, participate in leadership programs, and provide insight on council programming. Girl advisory committee members develop leadership skills, collaborate with decision-makers at the Council level, and grow necessary skills for postsecondary education and future leadership opportunities.

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A registered Girl Scout for the current membership year
A Cadette, Senior or Ambassador level Girl Scout for the current membership year
Be comfortable sharing your thoughts, ideas, and feelings about your Girl Scout experience in a group setting

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Girl Advisor board members need to commitment to attend 75% of meetings. Meetings for the Girl Advisory Board will be hybrid. Some will take place utilizing Zoom, while others will be at our council offices or camp properties. If members are unable to attend meetings, they must notify the GAB Liaisons in advance. Members who miss two consecutive meetings without notice will be contacted. If there is no response within two weeks, parent/caregiver will be notified. Continued non-participation may result in removal from the Board.
Girl Advisor board members are expected to check their emails frequently, and be responsive to the information sent in them.
Support GSWNY Events such as Women of Distinction (April), Annual Meeting (May), Gold Award (June) and other opportunities that arise such as the New York State Girl Scout Advocacy Day in Albany in April.
Ability to work on 1-2 hours worth of work outside of meeting times per a month.

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Meetings will be held bi-monthly from October – June and will be hybrid.
2026-2027 Activities

- Women of Distinction – April 2027
- Girl Scout Advocacy Day – April 2027
- Annual Meeting – May 2027
- Gold Award Ceremony – June 2027
- Additional events and activities throughout the year

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Earn the Silver or Gold Torch Award.
It looks incredible on applications — College apps, scholarships, internships, jobs. Advisory board experience signals leadership, not just participation. You're not a member; you're a decision-maker. That's a meaningful distinction.
You get access and connections you can't find elsewhere. Advisory board roles often come with exposure to community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and executives who volunteer with the organization. That network can open doors well beyond Girl Scouts.
You're part of something bigger than a troop. The GSWNY Advisory Board operates at the council level — meaning your work affects Girl Scouts across an entire region, not just your own group. That's real scope and real impact.

Please note: The application must be completed in one sitting. Your progress won’t be saved if you leave the page.

Questions about the GSWNY Girl Advisory Board? Contact girl.experience@gswny.org.

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