On October 19th, the National Council will hold a special session to discuss and vote on a proposal from the National Board of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to increase membership dues. The recommendation is to set annual dues for girls at $85 and adults at $45, with a three-year phase-in approach. Additionally, financial assistance would be available to support councils and ensure all members can participate.
To fully understand GSUSA’s proposal, please watch this 14 minute video of national CEO, Bonnie Barczykowski.
This proposed increase comes as GSUSA works to address rising operational costs and a need to ensure Girl Scouts remains accessible and relevant to today’s youth. Research shows that many girls face challenges with confidence, self-esteem, and life skills, and Girl Scouts is committed to offering the support and programming they need to thrive.
Without a dues increase, GSUSA would be forced to reduce the Girl Scout experience for many of our members and volunteers by either scaling back or eliminating services.
