Thursday, July 17, 2008

Special Delegate Meeting Set

SAVE THE DATE!
Special Delegate Meeting to Vote on the Realignment Plan
Saturday, August 9
Bush Park, Salem
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

As part of the realignment process, delegates from Santiam Council will need to vote on the final merger document that will result in the creation of Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Included in the merger document will be the slate of officers and members-at-large for the board of the new council, the bylaws and the articles of incorporation.

TENTATIVE AGENDA
11 a.m. - Delegate and Visitor Registration
11:30 - Formal Business Meeting and Vote
Noon - 1 p.m. - lunch is served!

The meeting will be a family affair, so bring the kids and spouse along! A picnic-style lunch will be served to all in attendance. In addition to being a great location for the meeting, Bush Park provides the perfect outdoor setting for family fun, games and

Those in attendance will also be the first to view the "blueprint" of the new council. This document will include the following information on our new council:
  • fact sheet (area served, girl membership, adult membership, properties owned and leased, etc.)
  • vision statement
  • outline of service delivery system
  • governance structure
  • financial information
Additional information on this meeting will be sent to delegates in the next few weeks, including the agenda, additional information on the items on which delegates will be asked to vote and directions to the location. Information will also be available on Santiam Council's web site.

Everyone is invited to this fun and historic event. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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