Day 2 - Lots of Debate

This was a long day on the floor. We heard many inspiring stories from Young Women of Distinction, girls who had outstanding Gold Award projects. And inspiring speeches. The day was full with preliminary business, reports and voting on the first two proposals that would limit the size of the National Board and the length of terms of the officers of that Board. The total rewriting of the Preamble to the Constitution of the Girl Scouts was introduced and debate and voting will begin tomorrow. Needless to say, debate will undoubtedly be heated. I wonder why members of the Appalachian Council were not apprised of these proposed changes in advance of this convention so that input could be given to delegates. The best thing about these conventions and the business before the body is that almost always, in spite of the intensity of emotion, convolution of the amendments and diversity of opinion, sense prevails and the whole delegation makes the most appropriate decisions. This session's decisions and deliberations will be landmarks in the life of the organization. Keep an eye on the news over the next few days. More tomorrow. I will relax tonight and back to the convention center early in the morning.

PS I have caught glimpses of Sandy Thomas - busy lady! And have run into a few other folks I know from other councils, plus made new acquaintences at every turn. Great family, those Girl Scouts!