Working Together
Since the summer of 2021, GSNI has continued building on the momentum of our Appreciative Inquiry process by expanding our Action Teams and Task Forces. These collaborative groups—led by GSNI staff and supported by dedicated volunteers and older youth members of all gender identities—are actively working to grow our membership and strengthen a culture of belonging across the diverse communities we serve.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to reaching today’s youth and the next generation of members. We are creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where all young people—regardless of gender identity or expression—can thrive, while staying grounded in the core values and long-standing traditions that have shaped Girl Scouts for over a century. If a participant lives their life as a girl or feels connected to girlhood, they are welcome to be a Girl Scout.
The work of these teams is essential in ensuring that every member—current and future—feels seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
Belonging Team
The goal of GSNI’s Belonging team is to create an atmosphere of inclusivity, share resources with one another, and ensure GSNI is welcoming to any member who would like to join. Our Belonging team is actively seeking diverse members of the community who would be interested in sharing their voice to volunteer on our individual task forces.
These task forces work within recurring Belonging meetings to discuss improvements to council initiatives, plan and support inclusive opportunities, and increase overall belonging for Girl Scouts throughout northern Illinois. GSNI’s Belonging Task Forces include Engaging Black Families, Exceptional Children, Hispanic Engagement, LGBTQ+, and Native American.
Starting Fall 2025, all Task Forces will begin meeting quarterly as a group to share updates, collaborate, and strengthen our collective efforts to support all Girl Scouts.
Native American Task Force 
LGBTQ+ Task Force
Engaging Black Families Task Force
Hispanic Engagement Task Force
Exceptional Children
