GOVERNANCE
Our council is governed according to its By-Laws by the Board of Directors, which oversees our fiscal and policy matters.
CURRENT LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors, 2011-2012
Officers
Peggy Stevens, President
Theresa Brockelman, First Vice Chair
Cynthia Izzo, Second Vice Chair
Wendi Haynes, Treasurer
Melissa Palmer, Secretary/Clerk
Ruth N. Bramson, Chief Executive Officer
Members-at-Large
Suzanne Bates
PJ Blankenhorn
Carole Cowan
Kim Furnald
Jackie Glenn
Dick Goettle
Bea Mah Holland
Joanne Johnson
Heather Lantz
Nancy Mobley
Roc O'Connell
Colleen O'Keefe
Suellen Robinson
Pat Romeo-Gilbert
Mary Shapiro
Girl Members
Emily Buckley
Kasey Cook
Caitlin Fitzmaurice
Alissa Souza
Board Nominating and Development Committee
Carole Cowan
Lynn Cutter
LeAnne Grillo
Beth Anne Higgins
Jane Puffer, Co-Chair
Pat Romeo-Gilbert
Linda Schuller, Co-ChairAPPLY We are seeking Girl Scouts, aged 14-17, to serve on the Board of Directors for a one-year term. If you are interested, please apply by January 23, 2012. Candidates will be required to submit an application, resume, and letter of recommendation. An interview by members of the Nominating Committee will also be required. Apply to be on the Board of Directors before January 23, 2012.
Delegate News
The Girl Scouts of the USA 2011 National Council Session/52nd Convention will be held November 10-13, 2011, in Houston, Texas. The National Council Session is held every three years for the purpose of determining the general lines of policy of the Girl Scout Movement and the Girl Scout program. The National Board of Directors and Board Nominating and Development Committee are also elected at this time. For updated information on the National Council Session and Convention, please visit GSUSA and the host council, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will send 22 adult and girl National Delegates to participate in the convention. Delegate applications have closed at this time. National Council Delegates will be elected at the Annual Meeting on May 12, 2011, and serve for a term of three years.
Regional Delegates
Regional Delegate positions are open to registered members of GSUSA (age 14 or older). Consider serving as a Regional Delegate or tell another member who you feel can fulfill the responsibilities of this important role. It is important to have Regional Delegates who represent the Governance regions of the council. Regional Delegates influence policy formation and commit to attending 2-4 meetings/year including the Regional Delegate Meetings (see link below of dates) and the Annual Meeting. You can learn more about the Governance regions, review the position description, and submit your nomination form by clicking on the links below. Questions?Contact Melissa Duarte (781) 373-4207.
- 2011-2012 Governance Calendar (PDF)
- Governance Regions and Delegates (PDF)
- Regional Delegate Job Description (PDF)
- President's Letter (read before submitting a nomination) (PDF)
- Regional Delegate Adult Application Form (Submit Online)
- Regional Delegate Girl Application Form (Submit Online)
- Nominate someone for Regional Delegate (Submit Online)
National Delegates
Megan Barr (Rockland)
PJ Blankenhorn (Cambridge)
Aimee Bonneau (Carver)
Ruth Bramson (Dover)
Lia Brodeur (Melrose)
Lindsay Claus (Mansfield)
Kasey Cook (Reading)
Emily Devane (Quincy)
Roni Doherty (Franklin)
Rachael Fusco (Littleton)
Pat Gardner (Canton)
Ashlee Junier (North Dartmouth)
Sue Kohlman (Maynard)
Michelle Kramer (Reading)
Alicia Kullas (Taunton)
Pat Leverone (Burlington)
Andrea Mayotte (North Chelmsford)
Molly McGowan (Waltham)
Katri Mullaly (Marstons Mills)
Linette Murphy (South Easton)
Chris Sears (Raynham)
Peggy Stevens (Westport)ALTERNATES
Kelsey Bennett (Billerica)
Dick Coombs (Arlington)
Kathleen Doiron (Dracut)
Beth Milligan (Medfield)
Danielle Ouellette (Waltham)
Paula Ruozzi (Braintree)
Kaeleigh Smith (East Bridgewater)