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Dear Friends of Girls Inc.,
Thank you to everyone who contacted our County Commissioners on behalf of our girls. As a result of your efforts, the funding was approved and will provide GO Onward services for 200 girls at risk of school failure, early
pregnancy, and early substance abuse throughout the county. On behalf of these girls, I thank you!
 The 2007-2008 school year was amazing. We serve many inspiring girls across the Portland-metro area. The United Girls Summit, held May 22, was a
great way to close the year with over 1,200 girls from Oregon and Southwest Washington convening at the Oregon Convention Center. Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, and speakers and exhibitors for making this event a huge success,
inspiring all girls to reach their limitless potential.
Warm regards,
Annette Klinefelter
Executive Director
Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon
Feature Story
Gearing up for the 2008-2009 school year!
While many of you are celebrating the start of summer, Girls Inc. is already gearing up for Fall! Girls Inc. is thrilled to announce 29 confirmed Girls Inc. sites that will serve over 600 girls in 2008-2009:
Alder Middle School
All Saints
Aloha Huber Parks School
Beaumont Middle School
Boise Elliot School
Buckman Elementary
Clackamas County Collaborative
Clark School
Donald E. Long Detention Facility
George Middle School
Grout Elementary
Hall Elementary
Harriet Tubman Girls Academy
HB Lee Middle School
Hollywood/White Horse Group
Humbolt School
James John Elementary
Lane Middle School
Lynch Wood Elementary
Markham Elementary
Outside In
Ports/Clarendon School
Rigler School
Sabin School
SE Lifeworks
SE Portland Impact
Shaver Elementary
Sitton Elementary
Tigard Lifeworks
Bring Girls Inc. to your school and community!
For more infomation about bringing Girls Inc. to your school, call Kamesha Robinson, Afterschool Program Manager, at 503-230-0054 x5. To learn about bringing Girls Inc. to your community center or organization, please call Allison Rogers,
GO Onward Program Manager, at 503-230-0054 x6.
Did You Know…
Never underestimate the power of role models
A recent
CIO.com article reported on a RIM (Reseach in Motion) Study that found girls are not interested in IT careers due to lack of female role models. Consider the 90 percent of girls between the ages of 11 and 16 who think computers and
cutting edge gadgets are cool, while only 28 percent of those girls are considering careers in the technology industry.
Girls Inc.--taking this challenge head on!
This year, Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon will partner with local tech-businesses, including Tektronix, CH2M Hill, Intel, and OHSU, to launch SMART Girls in all of our sites. The SMART Girls curriculum encourages and inspires girls to
enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) careers through field-based learning and regular interaction with female STEM professionals. With the help of female CIO's and leaders, girls can confidently enter STEM careers
and rise to the top of their field. If you are a STEM professional and would like to participate in the SMART Girls program, please contact Bonni Goldberg at 503-230-0054 x 8 for more information.
Upcoming Events & Activities
Allies in Action Summer Camp
For girls ages 10-13, Girls Inc. will be offering an Allies in Action Summer camp the last week of August! The Allies in Action program teaches girls how to effectively navigate social situations and conflict in a really fun way. Allies in
Action helps girls identify and stop aggressive behaviors through personal empowerment, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
Where: Nike Campus
When: 10am-4pm, August 25-29.
Cost: Based on a sliding scale, not to exceed $200.
Age: 10-13
Space is limited:
Register today!
Engineering and Computer Animation Camp
For girls ages 8-11, Girls Inc. will be partnering with Portland Wiz kids to provide an Engineering and Computer Animation camp for girls! Each morning focuses on a theme relevant to girls' lives to demonstrate how big of an impact
engineering and technology plays on their everyday lives. After lunch, work with computer animation software and learn how to create characters that dance, sing, and interact with one another, create images that whirl, spin, and animate in
response to movements of the mouse, and integrate images with sound effects and music clips to create an interactive birthday card for a friend, or an interactive report for school. Gain skills that will be critical to success in the
future: thinking creatively, communicating clearly, analyzing systematically, collaborating effectively, designing iteratively, and learning continuously. This is a very exciting opportunity!
Where: Lewis and Clark College
When: July 28- August 1, 9:30-4:30
Cost: $20
Age: 8-11
Space is limited:
Register today!
Girls--Apply for the 2008-2009 Associates Mentoring Program
The program provides mentorship with women in business to encourage career exploration, futures thinking, and provide positive, successful role models for girls, all with a fun twist. Girls Inc. of NW Oregon's mission is to inspire all
girls to be strong, smart, and bold and this innovative new program does that by providing interaction with strong, smart, and bold women.
Visit our
Web site for more information or to apply today!
Community & Facilitator Trainings
Our community and facilitator trainings are ideal for anyone working with girls, including parents, educators, and counselors.
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Allies in Action Training
Learn how to engage girls in activities to explore relational aggression, how relational aggression impacts girls' lives, and what girls can do to resolve conflicts constructively and build healthy relationships with each other.
When & Where: August 12 & 13, 9:30-4:30, Lewis and Clark College
Cost: $250, two-day training
Register today!
Questions: contact Kristin at kristin@girlsincnworegon.org or 503.230.0054.
Save the Date: Heart of a Woman Luncheon
Thursday October 16th, 2008
11:30 Luncheon, Heritage Ballroom
Governor Hotel, Downtown Portland
Tickets $25 per person
Stay tuned for registration details!
Girls Inc. in the News
KGW
May 22, 2008
This spot, hosted by Joe Smith, gave a broad perspective of the event with multiple shots covering different aspects of the day. Joe captured a great number of interviews with girls, local business representatives who are invested in the
event, and Annette Klinefelter, Executive Director Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon.
Astoria Girls Take the Power to Portland
Daily Astorian
May 30, 2008
Sponsor Spotlight
 Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how
people work and live.
Intel has partnered with Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon to further expand our SMART Girls curriculum. Through their innovation and support, Oregon girls can experience STEM-related careers hand-on through STEM-related field trips and
access to female STEM professionals that will prepare them to break the gender barriers that still exist for women entering a STEM profession.
Thank you Intel for inspiring girls to dream big and achieve even bigger!
Giving to Girls Inc. Means Giving to Girls
Start a matching gift program at work!
Many employers match gifts to charities made by their employees. Contact your company's Human Resources department to find out how your gift can make an even bigger impact on the lives of girls in your community.
Need help getting started?
Girls Inc. would be happy to help you get a matching program started through your employer. We can give a short informational presentation to your human resources department and coworkers, or supply additional information on our programs.
Please call Bonni Goldberg at 503-230-0054 x9 to find out more.
Got Questions? Need more information?
We would love to tell you more about our programs, our girls, and the advocacy work we do throughout Oregon. Please call us at (503) 230-0054 and we would be happy to answer any of your questions.
Become a Girls Inc. Volunteer!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Girls Inc. office over the summer, please contact Evyn Mitchell!
P: (503) 230-0054
Email:
Evyn
We'd Love to Hear from You!
Please
e-mail us any feedback you might have on our newsletter, website, events, and more--we would love to hear from you!
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