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58th National Council Session & Girl Scouts Unite 2026

July 20–25, 2026

Washington, DC

National Delegates represent their council members’ interests during the 58th National Council Session and will vote on proposals and elect the National Board of Directors. 

Hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA every triennium (every three years), the mega event provided attendees with unforgettable experiences as they gained inspiration, tools to empower themselves, and the know-how to lead change in their communities while connecting with some of the most influential leaders along the way. 

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What Is the National Council Session?

The 58th National Council Session (NCS) will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, from July 20–22, 2026.

NCS is the business meeting where delegates from every council across the nation and from USA Girl Scouts Overseas meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement and elect national leaders for the next triennium. It’s democracy in action, as girl delegates vote alongside adult delegates and have a direct voice in shaping the future of Girl Scouts.

To learn more about the full NCS experience, visit the official GSUSA page:

GSUSA 58th NCS Information →

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What is Girl Scouts Unite?

Following NCS from July 23-25, the Girl Scouts Unite event will also take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Join us as we celebrate all the ways that Girls Make History.

Girl Scouts have transformed—and continue to transform—our country. We planted victory gardens during World War II and marched for civil rights. We launch new businesses and advocate for the issues we care about. We dream big. We spark change. We lead the way! There’s no better time and place to celebrate the incredible impact of Girl Scouts than on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in our nation’s capital.

To learn more about the full Girl Scouts Unite experience, visit the official GSUSA page:

GSUSA Girl Scouts Unite Information →

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Delegates

Natissia Small, Ed.D., CEO
Kimberly Hodge-Bell, Ph.D., DAB, Board Chair
Cassandra Suggs, Ed.D., EJD, Board Member
Debbie Coghlan, GS Staff - Delegate Liaison

Meredith Byers, M.D., D 6
Shiloh Byers, Girl Delegate, D 6
Legacy Jackson, Girl Delegate, D 9
Ruth Kamp, Girl Delegate, D 4
Brenda Meinen, D 10
Dawn Myers, D 4
Stephanie Newcomb, D 12
Kynedra Ogunnaike, Ed.D. D 9
Liz Pavlich, D 4
Aria Pelikan, Girl Delegate, D 4
Michelle Miller-Thomas, D 6
Katie Thomas, Girl Delegate, D 6
Addison Warner, Girl Delegate, D 10
Deborah Ziegler, D 17

Alternate Delegates

Hannah Dailey, GS Staff - Alternate
Stephanie Enger-Moreland, GS Staff - Alternate
Byron Thurmond, GS Staff - Alternate

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