Older Girl Board Member Application for 2026 Election Year Survey

Girl Scouts in 9th-11th grade are invited to serve as a Girl Director on the GSWO Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. For the 2026-2027 term Girl Directors will begin their year of service at the Annual Council Meeting in April 2026 and conclude at the Annual Council Meeting in April 2027. Girl Directors are expected to sign and fulfill the Girl Director Agreement during their year of service.

Girl members of the GSWO Board of Directors must:
- be at least 14 years old as of April 1, 2026

- be in high school
- reside in one of the 32 counties that GSWO serves
- maintain a current Girl Scout membership

Application Process:

For Girl Directors, girls must complete the application and provide contact information for 2, non-related, adult references who support their application. After applications and references are reviewed by the CEO, selected applicants are invited to interview no later than December 15, 2025. Girls will be notified whether they have been selected as a Girl Board Director no later than January 31, 2026.

Applicants for a girl member of the GSWO Board of Directors may not be related to current GSWO staff members. Applications must be received by the end of the day, November 1, 2025.

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* 1. Name (First & Last)

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* 2. Address

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* 3. City

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* 4. State

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* 5. Zip

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* 6. Cell Phone

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* 7. Email

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* 8. Date of Birth

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* 9. Caregiver Name (first & last)

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* 10. Caregiver's Cell Phone

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* 11. Caregiver's Email

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* 12. Current Grade

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* 13. School

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* 14. Troop #

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* 15. Girl Scout level

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* 16. # of years in Girl Scouting

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* 17. Highest awards earned in Girl Scouts (check all that apply)

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* 18. What additional awards/accomplishments have you earned in Girl Scouting?

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* 19. Please list your experience in Girl Scouting

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* 20. What does Girl Scouting mean to you?

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* 21. What has made you continue with Girl Scouting as a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador?

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* 22. How have you used your Girl Scout experience to impact the community?

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* 23. Please list your extracurricular activities and any leadership roles you have held.

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* 24. Have you served on a board before?

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* 25. If yes, please explain your responsibilities

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* 26. Why would you like to serve on the Board of Directors and how do you think you will benefit?

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* 27. Would you be interested in learning more about representing Girl Scouts of Western Ohio during interviews and other media-related opportunities?

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* 28. Are you related (by blood or marriage) to any member of the GSWO staff?

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* 29. If yes, whom and what is the relationship?

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* 30. By completing this application, I understand that I must have caregiver (parent/guardian) permission to apply for and serve as a Girl Director if chosen, and my caregiver will co-sign my Girl Director Agreement.

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* 31. Please provide contact information for two adults who are not related to you that will provide a reference to support your application for the girl director role.

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* 32. Non-Related Reference 1 - Name (First & Last)

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* 33. Non-Related Reference 1 - Email

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* 34. Non-Related Reference 1 - Cell Phone

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* 35. Non-Related Reference 2 - Name (First & Last)

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* 36. Non-Related Reference 2 - Email

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* 37. Non-Related Reference 2 - Cell Phone