Remarks from Jennifer Smith Turner, CEO

about attending the National Convention

November 20, 2008

Our delegation returned from the National Convention in the beginning of November - energized and excited about the future of Girl Scouting around the world. The convention was a time of sharing, meeting sister Girl Scouts, and bonding with one another as National Delegates representing GSOFCT...more

Remarks from Jeanne Ambrosio, National Delegate                              about the National Convention

"The girls know how to teach us." This was how Marie C. Wilson, founder of The White House porject and co-creator of Take Your Daughters to Work Day started her talk at
the 51st National Girl Scout Convention recently held in Indianapolis, IN. Connecticut was well represented with a delegation of 50 volunteers, staff, and girls...more

Remarks from Girl Delegates about attending the National Convention

Bree Currier, Portland                                                                                                     Attending the Girl Scout National Convention and Girl Scout National Council Session is my most memorable experience in Girl Scouting.  Over 1800 people gathered in the convention hall to vote on policies and elect the National Board.  Rarely have I ever seen that many Girls Scouts gathered in one place...more

Remarks from Anne Hayes, National Delegate and

Board Member-at-Large, about attending the National Convention

Hello everyone- My name is Anne Hayes - I'm a former leader, current board member, and longtime Girl Scout volunteer. I'm also a National Delegate, and we recently returned
from the 2008 National Council Session and 51st Convention, held this year in Indianapolis
Indianapolis...more