Results of the 57th Special National Council Session
On October 19, 2024, Girl Scouts of the USA’S National Council, made up of girl and adult members from across the country, elected by their peers, voted to increase annual dues for girl members to $65, which will be phased in over the next two years.
With this approval, annual dues for girl members will be $45 for Membership Year 2026 and $65 effective Membership Year 2027.
Girl Scouts of the USA’s National Council also voted to increase annual dues for adult members to $30, beginning with Membership Year 2026.
GSEP is committed to ensuring there are no financial barriers standing in the way for girls to join and stay in Girl Scouts. We will continue to offer girls the opportunity to earn free membership as part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and financial aid will remain in place for Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders. We will share additional details on this in the near future.
For more on the dues increase, click here.
YOU can influence Girl Scouting at the National level!
Apply today to be a Delegate to the 2026 National Council Session (NCS), happening July 20-25, 2026, in Washington, D.C.! The application is due on November 30.
Any interested Girl Scout member (adult or girl) is invited to apply! Applicants must be at least 14 years old as of May 3, 2025 (date of election). Girls who will bridge to adulthood after May 2025 are also welcome to apply.
All Delegates are expected to serve the three-year term (2025-2028) and be able to travel to D.C. for the week of the 2026 NCS. Please note that the NCS registration fee and all travel expenses (train/bus, hotels, and meals) will be paid for by GSEP.
You do not have to have prior Girl Scout governance experience. All Delegates will have educational opportunities to learn about governance and the topics that will be discussed at the national meeting.
To assist applicants, the Selection Subcommittee will be hosting two virtual Help Sessions:
- Wednesday, November 13, from 7-8 pm over Zoom (please register here)
- Sunday, November 17, from 4-5 pm over Zoom (please register here)
Want to hear more about what it’s like being an NC Delegate? Click here to learn more about the experience from the girls who are members of the 2023 National Council Delegation.
Questions? Please email governance@gsep.org.
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