Governance

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.

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council Charter

2025 Impact Summary Report

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April 10, 2026

Dear Volunteers,

We wanted to extend our 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.

Documents presented at the meeting: 2026 Annual Meeting Documents
Upcoming Events: Stay tuned for our upcoming events and activities. You can find the schedule and details on our website- Event Calendar

Once again, thank you for your time and effort. We look forward to seeing you at our future events and continuing to work together to achieve our goals.

Thank you for your service and leadership.

Best regards,

CEO, Dr. Angela Heminway

Executive Assistant to CEO, Dawn Rising

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

Contact customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org with any questions.

GSSSC Delegate Process FAQ

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.

Bylaws

What are Council Bylaws?

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:

Constitution of GSUSA
Bylaws of GSUSA
Policies
Credentials
Criteria and Standards for Councils
Congressional Charter

View the full document here: BlueBook_August 2026_English Language

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.

At the 2026 Silver Sage Annual Business Meeting on April 9, 2026, elected delegates voted and approved the proposed changes to the Silver Sage Bylaws.

Silver Sage Bylaws outline our council's structure, delegate elections, and voting rights. Find the approved Silver Sage Bylaws in this folder: Policies

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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:

GSSSC Board Candidate Application

GSSSC Board Committee Candidate Application

JoAnn Lighty
Board Chair
Community Leader

Donna Llewellyn
1st Vice Chair
Community Leader

Graciela Fonseca
2nd Vice Chair
Community Leader

Adrienne Esposito
Treasurer
WaFD Bank

Christina Lords
Secretary
Idaho Capital Sun

Jessica Cafferty
Director At Large
Route Newworking Group

Amy Fleischer
Director At Large
BSU

Linette Grantham
Director At Large
PAPERWORK

Erin-Todd "ET" Hansen
Director At Large
Intuit

Christina Kang
Director At Large
Veracyte

Texie Montoya
Director At Large
BSU

Kristen Ruffing
Director At Large
Cencora/MWI Animal Health

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SENIOR/AMBASSADOR GIRL BOARD MEMBER (One-Year Term) 2026-2027:

Anastasia C. - Senior/Ambassador Girl Board Member, Candidate, Anastasia Canham has been in Girl Scouts for 10 years, which has included being both a part of Arizona Cactus Pine and Silver Sage Councils. Besides Girl Scouts, Anastasia does ballet and pointe dance classes and is a part of Renaissance High School’s theater, D&D, and creative writing clubs. Her favorite school subjects are math and science and she loves anything STEM. As a Girl Scout, she has completed both her Bronze and Silver Awards, and she is currently exploring options for her Gold project. Anastasia’s favorite parts of Girl Scouts are learning new things and making the world a better place!

Eva W. - Senior/Ambassador Girl Board Member, Candidate, Eva has been in Girl Scouts for 8 years. As a Girl Scout, she has participated in many volunteer projects. Eva’s favorite part of Girl Scouts is building connections with her community, meeting new people, and giving back as much as she’s able. She is currently working towards her silver award with her troop and has hopes to complete her gold award in the future. Outside of Girl Scouts, Eva is a drum major in her school’s marching band, and she plays 5 different instruments. She loves to spend time outside, ski, and travel with her family.

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Find more details here:

https://www.girlscouts-ssc.org/en/discover/national-council-delegates.html

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Marcey Edgley
Adult Delegate

Kate Milburn
Adult Delegate

Hannah K.
Girl Delegate

Mette P.
Girl Delegate