National delegates represent River Valleys and cast votes at the Girl Scouts of the USA National Convention, held every three years. The most recent national convention was November 10–13, 2011, in Houston, Texas.

• River Valleys' 2011–2013 National Delegates
• 52nd National Convention
• Questions contact RVBoard@girlscoutsrv.org

Over 100 adult, girl and National delegates participated in the October delegate dialogues. We appreciate you input concerning the national proposals and River Valleys' proposed bylaw changes.

Review the consolidated bylaws inputs the delegates received during the October dialogues. As the Bylaws Task Group prepares recommendations for the Board of Directors, they request any additional feedback and input be sent to delegates@girlscoutsrv.org. 

For more information, please contact 800-845-0787 or e-mail delegates@girlscoutsrv.org.

The 2012 delegate dialogue schedule will be posted here after the current delegate survey data is processed.

Welcome River Valleys Delegates!

Welcome to River Valleys’ newly elected council delegates. Your involvement represents a collective voice to the members of the Board and to staff, and provides input into council decision making.

• Complete your Delegate Information Sheet as soon as possible (all elected 2012 girl and adult delegates)
• Review the Delegate Activities Chart (key dates throughout the year and role description)

Training

River Valleys requires all delegates complete training before performing their duties at the Annual Meeting.

• Delegate training taken for the 2008, 2009, 2010 or 2011 Annual Meetings completes the training requirement 
• If you have not completed your delegate training, please complete the 2011-2012 Delegate/Alternate self-study

Parliamentary Procedure

Familiarity with basic rules of parliamentary procedure will allow you to more readily follow the action during business portions of River Valleys’ Annual Meeting. Visit River Valleys’ Parliamentary Procedure page for helpful hints and videos showing Robert’s Rules of Order in action!

Girl Delegates

New this year! River Valleys is offering training designed specifically for girl delegates. All girl delegates are encouraged to attend the River Valleys Girl Delegate Kick-Off and Training event on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon at Transfiguration Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN.

Girls may still choose to complete the 2011-2012 Delegate/Alternate Delegate Self-Study to fulfill their training requirement, but are encouraged to attend this specially designed event to experience the work of a River Valleys delegate by bringing the role to life!

Register online for the Girl Delegate Kick-Off and training today.

Delegate Kick-Off Meetings

Save the date! All River Valleys delegates and alternate delegates are invited to attend a delegate kick-off. Girl delegates, please join us for the kick-off specially designed for you. If you are not able to attend on January 7, please feel welcome at any of the other delegate kick-off locations.

• Edina: Tuesday, January 3
• St. Paul: Thursday, January 5
• New Ulm: Thursday, January 5
• Bloomington: Saturday, January 7 (Girl Delegates)
• Brooklyn Park: Monday, January 9
• Lino Lakes: Tuesday, January 10
• Webinar: Wednesday, January 11
• Mankato: Thursday, January 12
• Webinar: Tuesday, January 17
• Rochester: Tuesday, January 10

Register online for a Delegate Kick-Off meeting today.

River Valleys Annual Meeting

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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Dakota Hills Middle School: 4183 Braddock Trail
Eagan, MN
 

 The annual meeting will include:

• Girl and Adult Summits
• 100th Preview
• Business Meeting