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 Girl Scout Leadership Conference for LatinasFor Immediate Release *** Media Advisory *** Girl Scout Leadership Conference for Latinas A convening of Latina youth June 29-30 at George Mason University Washington - The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital is hosting a leadership conference, Encuentro de Chicas Latinas de las Girl Scouts, for Latina youth June 29-30 on the campus of George Mason University. The event is free of charge and open to all girls regardless of their affiliation with Girl Scouts. Approximately 300 girls ages 11 - 17 are expected to participate in interactive demonstrations and leadership workshops presented by accomplished Latino professionals. "Our goal is to inspire all girls to recognize their abilities and become leaders in their schools and communities," said the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Acting Executive Director Lidia Soto-Harmon. "We purposefully selected a college setting in order to instill in these girls a desire for academic success." Workshops will focus on leadership skills, pride in cultural heritage and promote healthy behaviors with fitness activities such as Zumba. The conference will also include discussions on college admissions and scholarship opportunities. When: June 29-30, 2010 Where: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA What: A convening of Latina youth designed to inspire and help girls recognize their own abilities and become active in their schools and communities. Highlights: Tuesday, June 29 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Mary Fernandez hosts a workshop on GeoGames-fun, healthy, outdoor multi-player video games played on smartphones. Wednesday, June 30: 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.: Henry Bonilla, a former congressman from Texas will present the keynote speech. For a complete schedule of presenters contact vrosales-sanchez@gscnc.org. About Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital (GSCNC) is a non-profit organization with over 82,000 members, including 58,000 girls in 4,500 troops throughout the District of Columbia, six counties in Maryland and five counties in Northern Virginia. With the help of dedicated volunteers, the generosity of corporations and foundations, and our popular Girl Scout cookie program, GSCNC helps girls from kindergarten to 12th grade become leaders through a wide range of fun and educational activities. GSCNC is headquartered in Washington DC, with satellite offices in Frederick and Waldorf, Maryland; and in Lorton, Leesburg and Manassas, Virginia. To get involved, visit our website at http://www.gscnc.org/. # # # |
