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Dear Friends of Girls Inc.,
At last year's Heart of the Woman Luncheon, Girls Inc. launched the Associates Mentoring Program to prepare girls for meaningful work through collective workplace mentoring with professional women during the workday. I am
proud to say that in year one of the Program, we engaged 60 girls and 20 mentors from 5 local companies and raised over $50,000 in contributions. October kicks off year two of the Associates Mentoring Program. Based on the Program's first
year of success, I can't wait to see what year two has to offer. I am proud of the work the women and girls accomplished. Thank you mentors!
We are also starting our Girls Inc. Forum (see last article below) and invite you all to sound-off on women's and girls' issues impacting you and your community. If an in-person approach is more your style, we would love to hear from you
at our Heart of a Woman luncheon. I hope to see you there.
Warm regards,
Annette Klinefelter
Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon
Feature Story
You're Hired: Associate Mentorship Program Project Competition
We are proud and excited to announce the first year of our Associate Mentorship Program (AMP) was a huge success. Girls and mentors alike are proud of the skills, friendships, and the projects they developed. To close the year, AMP
culminates with a competition among the participating teams of girls and companies to decide the best project of the year. Girls on the wining team receive a 529 college-saving plan--valued at $250--that she and her family can continue to
contribute.
Our very own Girl Council members judge the projects on the following criteria:
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Originality--How well does the project express an original idea? If it's not original, how does it take recycled information in an original direction or with new information?
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Relevance--How well does the project benefit girls and inspire futures thinking?
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Span of Reach--Is the team clear on their target market, the population they intend to reach?
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Teamwork--How well did the team work together? Did each person demonstrate leadership and engagement?
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Quality--Does the project reflect well-thought out, clearly constructed, visually appealing detail?
We will display the projects and announce the winning team at our
Heart of a Woman Luncheon, October 16, 2008. Below are a few of the industry-leading companies and the project they worked on with their team of girls:
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PGE--Power Grid Model
Physical model of how electricity is generation and then deployed across the city, including different positions one can hold with PGE to help take electricity from a generator to a house.
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The Standard--Financial Smarts Board Game for Girls
In this project, girls learned about saving, spending, investing, and setting financial goals founded in good decision making--inspiring them to lead economically independent lives.
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NW Staffing--Job-Readiness Guide for Girls
Girls learn the ins- and outs of a job search, including how to dress for interviews, how to interview, how to look for a job, who to talk to, appropriate professional demeanor, and how to create a resume. The Guide is targeted to girls
who are preparing to enter the work force.
We are currently recruiting girls ages 10-18 for this year's AMP sites. Deadline for applications is September 20, so
apply today!
Upcoming Events & Activities
Heart of a Woman Annual Celebration Luncheon
Thursday, October 16, 2008
11:30 Luncheon, Heritage Ballroom
Governor Hotel
Downtown Portland
Tickets $25 per person
Register today--space is limited!
Hey Girls - Apply for the 2008-2009 Associates Mentoring Program!
Girls Inc. of NW Oregon's mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold and this innovative new program does just that by providing mentorship opportunities with professional women in the workplace.
Apply today!
Sponsor Spotlight
 Four generations of expertise
Since 1923, Carl Greve Jewelers in Portland has knowingly mastered the art of anticipating what both women and men look for in jewelry and timepieces. Carl Greve Jewelers serves Portland with integrity, innovative design, and a tradition
of personal service, second to none.
 We are proud and honored that Carl Greve Jewelers invited Girls Inc. as their charity of choice to donate proceeds from their recent Ladies' Night
Out event. Girls Inc. received a generous gift and would like to extend special thanks to everyone at Carl Greve for choosing to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, bold, and economically independent.
Thank you Carl Greve Jewelers!
Did You Know...
Girls Keep Pace with Boys in Math
A recent
Associated Press article, reported on a study that found "girls measured up to boys in every grade level from second through 11th." Research conducted by the University of Wisconsin, released in the journal of Science, reminds us all
of how girls--and women--have overcome the affliction of negative gender stereotypes.
The study confirms what Girls Inc. already knows...
That boys and girls can equally compete in math and science throughout their academic careers. While girls have narrowed the gap in standardized testing, moving that knowledge into the real-world field of science and technology still
remains largely the work of men.
Girls Inc. continues to work tirelessly to mend the gender gap in the fields of science and technology through our programs and curricula. In the coming school year, Girls Inc. programming will include specific curriculum focused on
introducing and inspiring girls to pursue careers as scientists, engineers, and where ever their dreams and brains take them.
Email us to learn more about our science, technology, engineering, and math curricula or sound-off on this issue in our Forum.
Girls Inc. in the News
Surviving the Mean Girls
Sherwood girls learn how to deal with middle school bullies
The Sherwood Gazette, Jul 29, 2008
On the Job for the Community
As a Lewis & Clark alum, this article highlights Annette Klinefelter's continued support for the college and its Work Study Program.
Giving to Girls Inc. Means Giving to Girls
Support Girls Inc. through GREAT Music Created by Our Girls
Last year, several of our girls participated in the Deep Roots Music project. The girls wrote and produced songs that were performed and recorded by some of Portland's best local musicians such as Liv Warfield, Stephanie Scheiderman,
Morgan Grace & others.
Dr. Martens sponsored the CD launch party at the Girls Summit in May.
Listen and buy the CD online for $12. All proceeds benefit Girls Inc.
Created by the next generation of song writers--our very own Girls Inc. girls from your community--this CD delivers outstanding, heartfelt songwriting. We are so blessed to have such creative and inspirational girls and women in our own
community!
Thank you Dr. Martens and Deep Roots!
Become a Girls Inc. Volunteer!
Volunteer for Heart of a Woman
If you are interested in volunteering at our annual luncheon celebration, please contact Alissa (503) 230-0054.
Recruiting Volunteer Co-Facilitators
Using Girls Inc. curriculum, co-facilitators assist the lead facilitator with afterschool girls groups designed to help reduce relational aggression, build self-esteem, and cultivate communication and leadership skills. Groups meet weekly,
starting between 2:00-3:30 pm, for 3 hours. Volunteers must possess the following criteria to be considered:
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Experience working with youth
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Effective oral communication
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Willingness to be a team player
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Must attend the quarterly curriculum trainings and monthly staff meetings
If you are inspired to work with girls in this capacity and have availability, please contact Allissa, Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-230-0054.
Sound Off--Join Our Forum!
Cultivate the Girls Inc. Community
We are excited to take the first steps to launch our Girls Inc. Forum. The Forum is where you can sound off on issues and concerns related to girls and women in our community.
Get the Forum Started!
Send us your comments, ideas, and inspirations to make our community a better place to grow strong, smart, bold, and economically independent girls and women. We will post your letters on our site to share with other Girls Inc. supporters.
We look forward to hearing from all of you!
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