Annual Meeting

Why do we have an annual meeting?

Our by-laws require that we have an annual meeting of our corporation (GSCSNJ, Inc.) every October to: Elect the Officers of the Council, the Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors, the members of the Board Development Committee, and (in the appropriate year) the Delegates to the National Council of GSUSA; Determine the general lines of direction of Girl Scouting within the jurisdiction of the Council by receiving and responding to reports and information from the Board of Directors Conduct such other business as may, from time to time, come before the voting members.

Who is entitled to vote?

Voting members of the Council shall include: All persons who are fourteen (14) years of age or older currently registered through the Council including those registered individually and as Lifetime members and Members of the Board of Directors and members of the Council Board Development Committee who are not otherwise members of the Council All past Presidents/Board Chairs of the predecessor councils and of the Council (Employees of the Council are not eligible as voting members unless they represent special troops or are otherwise registered members).

What is the quorum requirement?

One hundred and eighty (180) members of the Council shall be preset in person or by proxy to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, provided that at least 2/3 of the Service Units in the Council service area are each represented by at least one (1) member.

How do I vote?

We encourage you to attend the annual meeting in person to cast your vote. Alternatively, you may vote by using your proxy.