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AAUW Oakland-Piedmont
Announces the First
Annual SISTER to SISTER SUMMIT
Saturday, May 15, 2010
8:30am-4:30pm

Why a Girls' Summit?
• It is important for us to figure out and tell others what's important to us and why.

    •  When others have to guess about our issues, they sometimes come up with the wrong solutions.
•   We have voices and the right to be heard.
         • We have the responsibility to let others know what's working and what isn't.
• The more we talk about our issues, the better we'll be at speaking out and the more we'll be heard.
    • The more we are heard, the better the solutions. The better the solutions, the better our lives will be.

Be one of the special teens who will let their voice be heard.
Join 50 other girls at the Sister-to-Sister Summit on May 15, 2010.
Girls of all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, and abilities will come together to talk about what is really on their minds.

Space is limited. Sign up now.

If you are a high school girl and interested in becoming a faciliator for the Sister to Sister Summit, please f ill out the application, questionnaire and permission slip; submit by February 15, 2010.

Application forms for middle school girls will be posted on Feb. 1..

What We'll Do:

Trained High School Girls will lead each session as we

—Talk about the challenges we face in small “chat room” meetings focusing on

• Shaping your body image, making choices and taking responsibility for your body

• Living safe and strong, recognizing and avoiding dating violence

• Building a life free of harassment, full of opportunity

—Develop a plan to address these challenges with the support of our school and community.

—Begin to build a network among women and girls.

All during a very fun day filled with music,

dance, food, and inspiration!

                                   Co-sponsors
                                AAUW, Oakland-Piedmont Branch
                                         Holy Names High School
                           East Oakland Youth Development Center

Through this summit, girls will have a chance to speak out and be heard on the issues that affect their daily lives. Like diamonds, girls will shine as the brightest gems as they get conscious, get competent, get connected, and get courage.

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