The Governance Process of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. is defined by the council's Bylaws. Led by the Board President, the Board of Directors (the Board) exercises its ultimate authority and fulfills its responsibility for furthering and ensuring the Girl Scout Mission: for the care, custody, and oversight of Girl Scouting within its jurisdiction; and for providing strategic direction and leadership for the council.
Board Members
Board of Directors 
Girl Directors
Board Development Committee
Board Development Committee
The Board Development Committee works to prepare a single slate of nominees for Board Officers, the Board, Board Development Committee, and National Delegates and their Alternates (every three years). The slate of nominees is considered for election at the Annual Meeting.
Members:
- Patricia Allen, Board Member
- Donna Egan, Community Member
- Patricia Hauck, Community Member
- Trevis Hinds, Board Member
- Kathleen "Kit" Jones, Community Member
- Christina Merriweather, Community Member
- B. Kathleen Munguia, Community Member
- Lorraine O'Donnell, Board Member
- Jeri Wessberg, Community Member
What the Board Does
Board of Directors Profile
Board Committees, Task Forces, and Advisory Groups
Board Committees, Task Forces, and Advisory Groups
Board committees, task forces, and advisory groups (referred to as committees and groups from this point forward) contribute significantly to the success of the council. These committees and groups include Board Directors, council staff, and volunteers such as alumni and community members with particular expertise and a shared passion for the Girl Scout Mission. Some committees, such as the Board Executive Committee, include only Board Members.
These committees and groups are a practical way for the Board to structure and manage their work. Smaller groups are more focused and efficient in dealing with specific issues than a full Board. A committee or advisory group is created to provide counseling and advice for the Board or to handle a task on the Board's agenda. They are charged with specific and clearly defined scopes of work. Any recommendations made by a committee or advisory group must be approved by the Board.
In addition to the Executive Committee, our Board divides their work across the follow standing committees:
- Audit
- Board Development
- Finance
- Philanthropy
- Governance
- Investment
- Property
- Strategic Planning
Executive Committee
Board Development Committee
Board Development Committee
The Board Development Committee works to prepare a single slate of nominees for Board Officers, the Board, Board Development Committee, and National Delegates and their Alternates (every three years). The slate of nominees is considered for election at the Annual Meeting.
Members:
| Name | Role | County of Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Chair, Pat Allen | Board Member | Westchester |
| Jeri Wessberg | Community Member | Ulster |
| Trevis Hinds | Board Member | Westchester |
| Lorarine O'Donnell | Board Member | Ulster |
| Donna Egan | Community Member | Ulster |
| Kathleen "Kit" Jones | Community Member | Westchester |
| Patricia Hauck | Community Member | Ulster |
| Christina Merriweather | Community Member | Rockland |
| B. Kathleen Munguia | Community Member | Westchester |
| Kari Rockwell | CEO | Staff |
Finance Committee
Finance Committee
| Name | Role | County of Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Chair, Lori MacDonald | Board Member | Westchester |
| Trevis Hinds | Board Member | Westchester |
| Jean Zappia | Board Member | Westchester |
| Liz Kaufman | Board Member | Westchester |
| Sue Pulcare | Community Member | Dutchess |
| Carol Vergara | Community Member | Westchester |
| Kyra Chonoweth | Community Member | Orange |
| Kari Rockwell | CEO | Westchester |
| Chris Tiffer | CFO | Staff |
Philanthropy Committee
Properties Committee
Audit Committee
Delegates
National Delegates
Service Unit Delegate Description
Delegate Responsibilities
Delegate Eligibility
Delegate Elections
Delegate Recognition
Meetings
Annual Meeting
Delegate Meetings
Governance Information
Glossary/Girl Scout Governance Lingo
Advisory Group
Alternate Delegate
Annual Meeting
Annual Report
Blue Book of Basic Documents
Board Committees and Task Forces and Advisory Groups
Board Development Committee
Board of Directors
Board Position Statement
Board Resolution
Blue Book
Bylaws
Charter
Chief Executive Officer
Committee (or Standing Committee)
Conflict of Interest
Corporate Goals
Corporation
Council
Council Delegates
Decision Influencing Volunteers
Delegate
Delegate Meeting
Ex Officio
Executive Committee
Fiscal Year
Girl Director
GSUSA
Governance
GSHH
Jurisdiction
Juliette Delegate-at-Large
Management
Member
Membership Year
Members of the Corporation
National Board of Directors
National Council
National Council Session/Convention
National Delegate
Operational Issues
Operational Volunteer
Operations
Policy
Policy Influencing
Policy Implementing
Proposal for Annual Meeting
Quorum
Robert's Rules of Order
Service Unit
Service Unit Delegate
Slate
Stewardship
Strategic Planning
Strategy/Policy Issues
Governance Documents
General
Awards
National Delegates
Delegates
GSHH Financial Documents
2025-2026 Delegate Calendar
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Documents
