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Two categories of decisions are made in the Girl Scout organization - governance decisions and management decisions. Both types of decisions are based on the belief that people should have a voice in major decisions that will have an effect on all or a large part of the membership.
Governance Decisions
Governance decisions are broad policy decisions made by the board of directors to provide stability within the council and to give direction for the way Girl Scouting is implemented in the council jurisdiction. Governance decisions relate to strategic planning, fund development, fiduciary oversight, selection and evaluation of the chief executive officer, and organizational performance appraisal.
Management Decisions
Management decisions are made by the chief executive officer and are concerned with the organization and management of all operational work within the framework of the council's goals. They are based on governance decisions made by the board of directors, as well as reflecting input from volunteers and staff who bring ideas from their experience. Management decisions relate to tactical planning; budgeting; the selection, placement, and supervision of operational volunteers and staff; the development of systems to ensure the effective delivery of Girl Scout program to all girls within the jurisdiction; oversight of fiscal and physical resources; and the implementation of policies and standards established by the board of directors.
Decision-Makers
The Board of Directors
Although the responsibility for governance decision-making rests with the council board of directors, the board needs to hear diverse views before acting The council board arranges for decision-influencing meetings to be held twice a year, at the annual meeting and the delegate assembly. These meetings allow more individuals to participate and help members understand the importance of their involvement.
OFFICERS
- President - Jeanne Reynolds, Fifth-Third Bank
- First Vice President - Carrie Durkin, Litchfield Cavo, LLP
- Second Vice President - Janet C.Gibbs
- Third Vice President - Frances E. Starks, Strategic Learning Initiatives
- Treasurer - Christine Benz, Morningstar Inc
- Secretary - Sandra M. Singer, Purdue University Calumet
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
- Karen Barch, University of Chicago Press
- Gwen Cohen, Morgan Stanley
- Mark Daniel, Rathje & Woodward, LLC
- Linda Darragh, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
- Sidney Dillard, Loop Capital Markets
- Jennifer M. Fredericks, JP Morgan Chase
- Claire Gregoire, KAMDEN Strategy Group
- Gael Hanauer
- Maureen Jamrock, School District of 151
- Giovanna Koning, Falcon Holdings, LLC
- Karen P. Layng, Vedder Price
- Suzanne LeMignot, CBS 2 Chicago
- Christine M. McGrath, Kraft Foods
- Kathryn Kimura Mlsna, Global Lead Management Consulting
- Mary Lee Montague, DHR International
- Cadi Nones, Arcadia, LLC
- Nancy Popp, Manhattan School District 112
- Karen M. Schillings
- Valerie Sims-Rucker, District 168
- Stephanie Springs, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois
- Margaret Stender, Chicago Sky of the WNBA
- Luke S. Stifflear, PPM America, Inc
- Maryann Waryjas, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Monica Weed, Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- Barbara Weller
- Susan Wiles, Shefsky & Froelich
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