
The process by which the Board of Directors, led by its Chair, elected by and with input from the elected Delegate Members of the Council, uses its authority to ensure organizational stability and fulfillment of the Girl Scout mission by providing leadership, strategic direction, policy making and fiduciary oversight for the council, a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the state of Idaho.
Annual Business Meeting
We wanted to extend a heartfelt thanks to each of you for attending and contributing to the success of our Annual Business Meeting. Your presence and participation were invaluable, and we truly appreciate your dedication and support. Please refer to the folder 2025 for documents pertaining to the meeting this year.
What happens at the Annual Meeting
1) Elect officers, directors at large, members of the Board Development Committee; and every three years, the delegates and alternates to the National Convention.
2) Consider any proposed amendments to the bylaws.
3) Provide input on key issues affecting the Council and the Movement.
4) Consider any other business appropriate to come before the corporation in accordance with the process established by the board of directors.
The official bylaws of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are published in a document called the Blue Book of Basics.
The most recent edition (2025) includes:
View the full document here: GSUSA Blue Book 2025 (PDF)
Note: Proposed changes to the Blue Book of Basics are submitted to the National Board of Directors and voted on during the tri-annual National Council Session.
Each local council may also have its own set of Bylaws based on the Blue Book of Basics and tailored to each state's governance laws for non-profits.
Silver Sage Bylaws outlines our council's structure, delegate elections, and voting rights.
Our current Bylaws are being modified by a board subcommittee, the final draft version will be presented to our voting delegates at the Annual Business meeting April 9, 2026. Visit the 2026 Annual Business Meeting Google Drive to see the Bylaws document changes in Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the process.
Please submit any questions, concerns or recommendations for change to our Bylaws Updates here: Bylaws Feedback Form
We invite you to join our monthly Let’s Talk Series—a welcoming space for open dialogue, connection, and collaboration between council team members and volunteers.
Together, we’ll explore ways to enhance the Girl Scout Experience and celebrate the power of partnership. Your voice matters—let’s talk!
If you have questions for discussion related to the monthly topic, please submit them three days prior to the meeting: https://forms.office.com/r/qpQMQMJtKh .
Note: After you register for this event in gsEvents, you will receive a calendar invite which will include Zoom login information.
Kick off the Girl Scout year with a warm welcome to new and returning leaders! We’ll cover essential updates, preview exciting new national program launches, and preview 2025-2026 programming and events. Share tips with fellow volunteers for starting the year strong, and building troop engagement.
Thank you to everyone who attended this meeting. Here is the slideshow and the Questions and Answers document for your reference from the meeting:
Overview of key strategic-plan aligned Council initiatives and intended outcomes slated for the 2025-2026 membership year. Discuss how budget decisions were made and shine light on timing, resourcing, and impact considerations made by the Council. Learn how you can get involved with initiatives aligned with your skills, passions and interests.
Thank you to everyone who attended this meeting. Here is the slideshow and the Questions and Answers document for your reference from the meeting:
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals who believe in the value of Girl Scouting and who provide strategic leadership, advocacy, decision-making, partnerships, and policy development/oversight.
Want to learn more about serving on a the board or a committee? Apply using the following links:
Angie Bos
Director At Large
BSU
Amy Fleischer
Director At Large
BSU College of Engineering
Christina Kang
Director At Large
Veracyte
Christina Lords
Director At Large
Idaho Capital Sun
Rainbow Maldonado
Director At Large
Community Leader
Sonia Martinez
Director At Large
ISU
Celynda Roach
Director At Large
Community Leader
Kristen Ruffing
Director At Large
Dencora/MWI Animal Health
Kari Stark
Director At Large
KTVB
Find more details here:
https://www.girlscouts-ssc.org/en/discover/national-council-delegates.html