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2008-2009

                                                 Empire Girls State   

Attention! Attention! Attention!

Rachel Lipstein from New York elected president of Girls Nation 2009

There is a buzz in the air because the plans for the 2010 session of Empire Girls State are underway. We are working as busy bees to prepare our 16-17 year old young women from across this great state to be knowledgeable, active participants and future leaders in our society.

 What is Empire Girls State?  It is an educational Americanism program developed to offer a better perspective of the practical government operations and to emphasize the integral part that individuals have within a democratic government. This program, which has been accredited by the New York State Board of Regents for inclusion in the National Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction (National PONSI), is a non-partisan attempt to teach the love of “God and Country” to America’s youth.

 Qualified high school juniors are selected to participate in a week-long, educational experience with hands-on workshops on government and the political process, designed to create a government from the county to the state level.  This mythical 51st state allows students to learn the privileges and responsibilities of Citizenship in a democratic society.  Girls State is divided into 11 counties named after famous women.  Much like our American government has two political parties, as does Girls State- Nationalists and Federalists.  Political campaigns, debates, and bills are crafted as the government begins to take shape. These young women work tirelessly throughout the week as their participation allows them a greater understanding of their role within democracy.

 With the expertise of the Department Americanism chairman, 360 High School Juniors from across the state will also learn proper flag etiquette during their week at Girls State. Students will participate in the creation and execution of either a flag lowering or raising ceremony. The citizens will also receive information on some of the programs that are important components of our organization

 When is Empire Girls State - and what is the tuition?  The 2010 session of Empire Girls State is scheduled to occur from Sunday, June 27th through Saturday July 3rd, 2010. This year the program will be held at SUNY Brockport which is located just outside of Rochester, NY. Due to the increasing cost of the various aspects of the program this year’s tuition will increase to $260 for each citizen.  The tuition for each citizen covers their housing, food, a t-shirt, and other administrative costs associated with the successful Empire Girls State program.

             The 2010 Empire Girls State session promises to be an outstanding event!  Let’s send our Empire Girls State citizens forward, well prepared and ready for the many challenges in their future!  If we can be of any assistance please feel free to contact us.  We look forward to working with you.

Wendy Privitera, Chairman

Kathy Cubit, Vice-Chairman

180 A Prospect St 

113 Kislingbury St 

 Fredonia, NY 14063

Rochester, NY  14613

Email:  priviw@gmail.com  

      Email:  kcubit@yahoo.com

                                             

National-level Objectives

1. Objective: To utilize the Internet and social networking sites to increase visibility and viability of the Girls State programs and obtain 1,500 Girls State Page Facebook fans by July 2010.

       Action Steps

  1. Increase the number of Girls State Departments Web sites by 25%.

  2. Encourage Departments to utilize on-line registration and online access to forms and  materials.

  3. Educate Girls State Directors on using Facebook to increase social networking potential  for future and   past girls state citizens.

  4. Invite 2009 participants to join the Girls State Facebook site.

2. Objective: To instill in all Girls State citizens a commitment of volunteerism and an awareness of the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary.
 

            Action Steps

  1. Educate Girls State citizens in each Department about the programs and Mission of the American Legion Auxiliary by including "Auxiliary Facts" or some such program into every Girls State program agenda.

  2. Add one Auxiliary mission-related volunteer service project to each Department’s Girls State program by May 2010. Girls Nation 2010 will work to add a mission-related volunteer service project to its agenda.

  3. Incorporate some type of Veterans program into each Girls State (example Oregon Girls State's "A Tribute to Veterans", Medal of Honor Winners, a panel of Veterans.)

  4. Stress the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community.

  5. Include Programs on volunteerism and scholarship opportunities through the Corporation for National and Community Service.

  6. Work with membership support team to create Girls State alumni e-units.

3. Objective: Continue to attract participants and grow Girls State programs by keeping them relevant and current and by encouraging departments to increase scholarships for their Girls State programs
.

         Action Steps

  1. Encourage departments to create and use a database of participants to solicit sponsorships or donations to sponsor future girl staters.
  2. Increase scholarship opportunities for participants.
  3. Apply for grants and sponsorships from other organizations.
  4. Work with colleges to award college credit to participants.
  5. Share best practices by creating a Directors Facebook page to use as a networking resource tool.
  6. Reach out to schools that have no active Units in their communities. Include magnate schools, private schools, and home-schooled students.
  7. Increase the number of Girls State alumni groups by 25%.
  8. Enlist the help of former Girls State citizens to help recruit candidates from their high schools.


ATTENTION:
Previous Empire Girls State Citizens
Join the
Empire Girls State Alumni page on facebook
group.php-gid=115655260044

                                                                                
C
reated by: Wendy Privitera, EGS co-chairman 09'


   

Purchase an AD in the 2010 - Empire Girls State CD Year Book. The slide show of photos will illustrate a week at "Empire Girls State." Click on forms listed below for instructions on placing an order!

1. EGS Boosters & AD's Pg. 1 and 2  
 

Note: Forms are in PDF Format  and can be filled out using your computer keyboard. However, you cannot save data typed into any  forms unless you have the Full Version of  Adobe Acrobat software! Please print at least 2 copies of your completed form, mail one to the chairman, and save one for your  records. If you try to e-mail it without the Full Version of  Adobe Acrobat software, the chairman will receive a BLANK PAGE...

Resources & Forms


County Quota Form PDF
County_Report_Forms  PDF
Unit Report Form
Unit Chairman's Responsibilities
County Chairman's Responsibilities

Housemother Application Form PDF
Counselor Application Form PDF
Nurse- Application Form PDF                                                                                     

College Credits PDF
Need A Lift  PDF (College Info)
Girls State Brochure  
Interview Tips PDF
Samsung Scholarship  PDF


Planning and Orientation Guide will be distributed  to the EGS Citizens at their individual Orientations.
 


DEPARTMENT AWARD

KATHRYN O. JOHNSON AWARD

To the County reporting the best Orientation Program for the Empire Girls State Citizens. The following rules apply to this award:

Report is to be in narrative form, not to exceed 1,000 words.

Pictures, press clippings and samples or copies of materials used for the Orientation may be included.


Entry cover sheet to include:

  1. Name of County

  2. Empire Girls State, County Chairman’s Name and Address

  3. County membership

  4. Number of words                                          

Deadline for Award: June 15, 2010
Send Entries to: Empire Girls State Chairman
,
Wendy Privitera, For physical address, contact  Wendy Privitera  or  Department Office 

REPORTING PROCEDURE:

UNIT CHAIRMEN:   Please  send  Unit Report Form to reach your County Chairman by the following dates:
November 1, 2009, March 1, 2010,  May 1, 2010

COUNTY CHAIRMEN:  Please send County_Report_Form to reach the Department Chairman by the following dates: November 10, 2009, March 10, 2010,  May 10, 2010

Note: Forms are in (PDF Format Download Adobe Acrobat Reader free) and can be filled out using your computer keyboard. After you fill one out, it is suggested you print several copies, and keep one for your records.

Wendy Privitera, Chairman
E-mail:  priviw@gmail.com

NOTE: For Chairman's physical address, contact Wendy Privitera  or  Department Office 

 

Attention all Unit/County Empire Girls State Chairmen
A keepsake for your EGS citizens!

These bracelets and car decals will be available for purchase at Empire Girls State. Bracelets are $2.00 each, Car Decals are $3.00. If a Unit/County wanted to buy for their citizen in advance they could order directly from Wendy Privitera   E-mail: priviw@gmail.com for physical address..

    
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Congratulations 2009 Empire Girls State Citizens!
May your experience at EGS lead you to a successful and exciting future...

Video about The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
and The American Legion Boys State

                                                                                  

                                  

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Scholarship Winners 2009

SCHOLARSHIPS

Education Week: November 15 -21 2009

REPORTING
One of the most important responsibilities of
Unit Committee Chairmen

is to report the activities and work
on their programs.
This comprises all of the work done by the more than 50,000 members in our Department.
The
Unit Chairmen report to the County Chairmen, who in turn
report to the Department Chairmen
.

The Department's report to National is the factor that makes the
outstanding reports at the National Convention.
 
Chairmen are encouraged to enter all contests.

     

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