National Council Events

2026 National Girl Scout Convention

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We are excited to share the 2026 Girl Scout National Council Session and Convention will take place in Washington, DC, from Monday, July 20, through Saturday, July 25! Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital will be our host council.

Monday, July 20 - Saturday, July 25.

Every three years, delegates from every council across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas—our National Council—meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement and elect national leaders for the next triennium.

In 2026, alongside our convention, we will also celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. What better place to host this historic event than right here, in our nation's capital—a powerful symbol of the diverse people who make up every corner of the country? Similarly, the National Council Session brings together delegates from across the entire Girl Scout Movement to discuss, debate, and shape the future of Girl Scouts, making history in the process.

Hear from inspiring speakers like Space Gal Emily Calandrelli, meet Girl Scout book authors Sayantani DasGupta and Yamile Saied Méndez, and participate in interactive workshops, all while making memories and having a blast. Don’t miss the chance to feel a part of something bigger than yourself.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is not sponsoring a trip to the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention. We encourage families, troops and service units to host their own trips to to encourage Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois members to attend this amazing opportunity for our members.

GSNI Troops, Service Units and Travel Groups planning to go to the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention; check out the GSNI Travel Process section below.

2026 National Council Delegates for GSNI

National Council Delegates help Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois honor the voice of our membership.

Every three years, National Council Delegates representing each council in Girl Scouts of the USA gather for the National Convention and conduct business at the National Council Meeting.

Meet our 2026 National Delegates and Alternates and learn more about how you can share your voice about the upcoming Natonal Council Session topics.

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At the National Council Session (NCS) held in July 2023, eight delegates elected from GSNI will joined Girl Scouts from across our country to conduct the important business of our Movement, using our democratic process to do so.

There are seven proposals that will be discussed and voted upon at the NCS. These items are based on input from volunteers, council leaders and staff, national leaders and GSUSA staff, and the volunteer members of the GSUSA Board of Directors.

For more information and a recap of proposals, and other outcomes from NCS 2023 please click here.

NCS 2023 & Convention Recap Video

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National Council Delegates help Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois honor the voice of our membership.

Every three years, National Council Delegates representing each council in Girl Scouts of the USA gather for the National Convention and conduct business at the National Council Meeting.

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Must be a registered member of GSUSA
Must be 14 years or older
Must be a U.S. citizen
Attend the 56th National Convention and all trainings and meetings pertaining to the National Convention
Have the ability to pay for participation related to the National Conference.
Think strategically and focus on the future of the GS Movement
Demonstrate knowledge about the workings of councils and the GS Movement
Support all the decisions of the National Council
Obtain a broad view of the opinions of GSNI’s members
Report National Council decisions and reasons at GSNI’s Annual Meeting (April)
Participate as a National Delegate for the entire 3-year term.
Sit on the Special Advisory Committee to the CEO