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Feb 21, 2008, Anthony’s of Malden
Peggy Stevens, Vice Chair of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts called the meeting to order.
1. Governance Structure and Timing of Delegate Elections: Peggy Stevens commented about how the governance structure was developed. It was decided by the Council Realignment Committee (CRC) that the Board of Directors and Nominating & Development Committee should not comprise more than 1/4 of the voting membership. A new regional delegate job description was approved by the CRC, and 4 new governance regions were developed based on geography, girl membership and the overlapping of the boundaries of legacy councils. Also, she noted that these four regions are for governance purposes only and do not have anything to do with operations.
Peggy stated that there was a time constraint to get the regional delegates elected. According to our bylaws, we must have them elected no later than 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting. Because of the time constraint, it was decided that staff use the new job description and develop a slate of delegates for each region based on applications, nominations and inquiries. The slate is based on diversity of geography and a variety of perspectives from the entire eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout jurisdiction.
2. Election: The slate of candidates was reviewed aloud, including a short biography for each nominee. Peggy called for nominations from the floor – there were none.
Janet Coombs motioned and Daphne Massey seconded to approve the slate of delegates for Region 2 West as presented. This was unanimously approved by all members present.
3. Joanne Johnson, Chair of the Board of Directors announced that Kathy Cloninger, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA will be speaking at this year’s Annual Meeting on May 15, 2008. The location is currently being determined.
4. Ruth N. Bramson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts addressed the meeting and welcomed the group in attendance. She spoke about her background and experience, and her great excitement for the new Council. She also spoke briefly about her experience at the new CEO training by GSUSA and how she is looking forward to the “journeys” that GSUSA will be rolling out. Ruth stated that she is available for volunteers and if they have any questions or concerns should be happy to address them. Her email is rbramson@girlscoutseasternmass.org.
The meeting was adjourned.
Judi Carriere, Malden
Janet Coombs, Arlington
Kim Wilkinson, Somerville
Paulette Folkins, Lynnfield
Mary Farrell, Peabody
Christine Sheils, Stoneham
Barbara Karampalas, Melrose
Kelly Nichols, Winthrop
Lisa Gentile, Melrose
Melissa Davies, Somerville
Karolyn Ricker, Lynn
Cheryl Dalton, Wakefield
Brenda Gaynor, Nahant
Joanne Najarian, Brookline
Mu'minah Sabree, Boston
Daphne Massey, Boston
Jane Torregrossa, Arlington
Mary McIntosh, Reading
Bonnie Merino, Boston
Alternates
Vicky Stitt,
Malden
Ulmilta Eadie, Boston
Norma King, Everett
Janice Coleman, Brookline
Carol Meninger, Malden
Marie Skip Carver, Winthrop
Delia Faria, Salem
Ann Mitsopoulos, Peabody
Chris Sylvia, Lynnfield
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