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2026 Annual Meeting
March 19th | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Virtual
The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for all members to engage in the governance of our council and help shape our shared future.
All registered members 14 years and older are eligible to vote and participate. A quorum of 50 members is required for any official vote. Our governance follows a “one member, one vote” structure, so your attendance and participation truly matter.
2026 Annual Meeting Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Call Meeting to Order
- Credentials Report
- Approve Rules of Meeting
- Approve Minutes of 2025 Annual Meeting
- Elect New Members: Girl Board Members
- Renew Board Members
- Elect New Members: Board Members
- Treasurer’s Report
- Stewardship Report
- Close of Business
View the current officers, at-large members, and girl board members.
The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held at virutally.
Board Member Election
Mary Ann Brown | Treasurer 
Mary Ann Brown | Burlington
Mary Ann Brown retired as a district court judge in the 8th Judicial District of Iowa after 20 years on the bench. She continues to work on a part time basis as a senior judge. Prior to her retirement she also served as the Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial District for 9 years . Before taking the bench she served as a prosecutor in the Des Moines County Attorney’s office and was in private practice with the firm of Bauer, Schulte, Hahn, Swanson and Brown, in Burlington, Iowa.
Over the years she has volunteered for several local community organizations such as the Burlington Library Board of Trustees, Burlington/West Burlington United Way, and Burlington/West Burlington Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on several Iowa Bar Association and Iowa Supreme Court committees.
Mary Ann is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts. She was a girl scout as a child. As an adult she has served in many volunteer positions over the years including Cadette troop leader, long time member of the board of directors for Shining Trail Council and president of the board for six years. She most recently has served on the by-laws and finance committees for GSEIWI.
Sarah Beckman | Renewing Board Member
Sarah Beckman
Sarah is a certified public accountant and shareholder of CPA Associates PC in Burlington, Iowa. She accredits her cookie sales experience as a former Brownie for fueling her passion for numbers. Sarah performs financial statement audits and prepares individual, business and not-for-profit tax returns. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to working at CPA Associates PC, Sarah was a manager with Ernst & Young LLP in Des Moines Iowa. Besides numbers, Sarah enjoys spending time with family, participating in farming operations with her husband and reading a great book.
Danica Hass | Renewing Board Member
Danica Hass
Danica has been employed at the Allen Child Protection Center
since 2016 as a Forensic Interviewer. In her role, she interviews
children and dependent adults for allegations of abuse and to date,
has conducted roughly 1,300 interviews. During her employment, Danica
has mentored other Allen Hospital employees, provided training to
community members and professionals, and currently leads a Community
Engagement Committee. Danica participates in multiple councils and
organizations both inside and outside of work. Danica serves on the
Executive Committee for the Iowa American Professional Society on the
Abuse of Children and currently serves as the President of the Junior
League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls.
Rachel Reed | New Board Member
Rachel Reed
Rachel Reed is the Manager of Customer Service at Muscatine Power and Water. She holds a Bachelor's Degreen in Business Administraiton with a focus on Continuous Improvement and Change Management, and has contributed to several major organizational initiatives. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Rachel is deeply committed to empowering women and supporting the Muscatine community. She serves as a key committee member of the Muscatine Women's Leadership Network, helping to empower, connect, and inspire female leaders throughout the area. She is also a lead member of the MPW Women in Utilities team working to elevate, encourage, and support women in the utility industry. Rachel actively volunteers throughout the community and is committed to fostering leadership, confidence, and opportunity for young people.
Breann Payton | New Board Member
Breann Payton
Breann Payton is a Sales Manager at Hyatt Regency Coralville with over four years of experience—and a lifelong love for teamwork thanks to her background in collegiate volleyball at UNI and coaching at the University of Iowa. When she is not working, she is all about family time, cheering on her niece and nephew, rooting for the Hawkeyes, and enjoying anything from boating and fishing to hiking, game nights, movies, and getting lost in a good book.
Sky’la Dixon | Girl Board Member
Sky’la Dixon
Sky’la Dixon is a Junior at Pleasant Valley High School. She has been a Girl Scout for a decade and is currently a Senior Girl Scout Juliette as part of SU 83600 in Muscatine, Iowa. An accomplished leader, she has earned both the Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Awards and was featured on CNN's "Salute to Kids" for her community literacy project. She has represented Girl Scouts internationally, attending a leadership camp in Japan and participating in troops in New York, Texas, and South Korea. Recognized as the Youth Volunteer of the Year at Fort Drum, she has dedicated hundreds of hours to service with organizations like the American Red Cross and the U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association in military communities around the world. She enjoys talking to younger youth about her experiences while living in different military communities.
Tristen Lester | Girl Board Member
Tristen Lester
Tristen Lester enjoys traveling, sports, volunteering, and trying new things. She has had the oppotunity to travel to 4 different countries through Girl Scouts. She is also a member of the volleyball, color guard, and basketball teams at her school. Tristen's volunteer work includes volunteering through clubs like the Black Student Union, Student Ambassadors, and Linn Mar Television. Tristen has earned Academic Awards with Honors, the Mississippi Valley Conference Academic Award, and the Girl Scout Silver Award. She is looking forward to is completeing the Girl Scout Gold Award and going to a university.
Madison Herring | Girl Board Member
Madison Herring
Madison Herring is an 11th grader at Maquoketa High school, dual-enrolled at Eastern Iowa, and a two-year Girl Scout Girl Board Representative. She has been involved with Girls Scouts since she was in Kindergarten and has been involved as both an active troop member and a Juliette. Outside of Girl Scouts, Madison is involved with 4H, FFA, Golf, Trap, and will be on the bowling team this year. Madison has completed the Silver Award and is working on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. She loves using her leadership skills and service to turn ideas into real community impact.
