Board Members

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. is looking for individuals to join its Board of Directors to help guide the direction and oversee the corporate business and governance of the organization. Board Directors commit their time, talent, and treasure for three-year terms.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the CEO to determine the vision of Girl Scouting and ensure that appropriate resources exist to carry out strategic priorities
• Establish policies necessary for the development and advancement of Girl Scouting in the Council's jurisdiction
• Ensure all governance documents are updated and maintained appropriately
• Ensure that the Council is positioned in the community to achieve the maximum benefit for all girls
• Monitor and evaluate the organization's performance, directing resources in full support of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place

Time:

• Attend Board meetings, typically held on the fourth Wednesday of September, January, April, and June as well as 2 Delegate Meetings, the Annual Meeting and other meetings as needed
• Serve on at least one Board committee each year and serve as a member of the delegate body
• Review all materials in preparation for discussion and decision-making critical to conducting the business of the Council
• Serve and attend Council events and community events and/or activities, representing and promoting Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.

Talent:

• Keep current on trends and developments in the community to contribute fully to the thoughts and discussion of the subject matter
• Advocate for the Girl Scout Movement and causes set by GSUSA
• Listen to the opinions of others
• Actively participate in the decision-making process
• Accept and support majority Board decisions regardless of personal opinions
• Respect and maintain confidentiality in the work of the Board
• Support and contribute to the development of the Council's strategic priorities

Treasure:

• Register annually or as a Lifetime Member with the Girl Scout organization
• Make or secure an annual contribution of at least $2,500 to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. (prorated the first year)
• Participate fully in developing the Council's financial resources
• Supply names and open doors for potential donors to the Council

This opportunity requires volunteers to complete two steps:

1. Express interest below to record this opportunity in your Volunteer New York! profile and to alert the opportunity coordinator
2. Click here to complete the mandatory application for Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson. Volunteers who do not complete this step may not be registered!