Girl Scouts - Realignment in Central California
This is the place for news and information about Girl Scouts realignment in the California Counties of Kern, Kings, Fresno, Tulare and Madera. Stay tuned for more information.
New Council Name Chosen!
It's OFFICIAL! On June 13 the Council Realignment Committee adopted the final name as proposed by Girl Scouts of the USA and voted on by our membership. We are now "Girl Scouts of Central California South". Thanks everyone for your votes and ideas!
Here is a draft of the merger document you'll be asked to vote on in August.
CEO Search Underway
We are looking for a very skilled CEO for our new council. For more information click here. (PDF)
The New Council Boundaries
The yellow portion of the map at the right shows the counties making up the new council. The new boundaries are the result of planning and discussions with GSUSA and the councils involved. Click here to see the criteria used by GSUSA, Joshua Tree Council, and Golden Valley Girl Scouts.
United Way
United Way generously supports Girl Scouts and is a very important partner in our funding development. Click here to find out what they say about realignment.
The council realignment committee consists of the following people:
| Golden Valley | Joshua Tree |
| Susie Bartlett, President | Chris Buchanan, President |
| Lester Leas | Steve Buchanan |
| Cary Catalano | Mike Workman |
| Carolyn Kovalski | Kristin Weirather |
| Bart Bohn | Colleen Dillaway |
| Connie Batti, CEO | Linda Wright, CEO |
Questions? Comments?