GAA application and flyer 2012-2013.pdf - Girl Scouts San Diego

Girl Scouts Global Arms of AdvocacyGirl Scouts San Diego is entering our 5 th year in aground-breaking national pilot program where girlslearn about HIV/AIDS and other contemporary issuesacross the globe, then use their leadership skills topublically advocate and enact change within theircommunity. Participants come from all over thecounty and quickly turn into family as theycourageously take steps to tackle these pandemics.Girls must be prepared to make at least a 1-yearcommitment to the group, attend monthly meetingsand occasionally participate in planning and eventsoutside of scheduled meetings. Group members will have speaking and travel opportunities.Grade: Registered Girl Scouts entering grades 9-12Dates: Sundays: October 14, November 11, December 9,January 13, February10, March 10, April 14, May 12, May 23Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m., although some meetings may varyLocation: Balboa Program Center, Leadership CenterFee: Free!Why apply? Girls involved in Global Arms of Advocacy have: pursued Gold Awards and college paths based on their work in this group engaged in a week-long private retreat and training seminar in New York created themed art pieces that are publically displayed at San Diego events interacted with lively guest speakers from various community organizations presented workshops to their peers and fellow students attended an international United Nations Conference in New York City as youth delegates received a private lab tour of UCSD’s AIDS Research Institute from a world renowneddoctor and expert in the field.What girls are saying: “This advocacy group has empowered me to empower others.” “You will make lifelong friends, learn amazing new skills, form a million inside jokes andbecome an effective leader and peer educator.” “I’ve changed so much as a person and learned that even small things can make a bigdifference.” “Global Arms of Advocacy has introduced me to some of my best friends!”How to apply:Please fill out the attached application and submit to Genevieve Lopez byFriday, September 21st. Peer interviews are mandatory and will be heldSeptember 25th and 26th. You will be notified of your status the weekendfollowing the interview. For more information, please contact GenevieveLopez at (619) 298-8391 ext. 380 or glopez@sdgirlscouts.org.

Girl Scouts Global Arms of Advocacy2012-2013 ApplicationName_____________________________________________________________________Adresss___________________________________________________________________City_______________________________________ Zip _________________________Phone (home) _______________________________ (cell) ________________________E-mail ____________________________________________________________________________________Age___________ Grade_____________ Years in Girl Scouts_________I can attend a peer interview on the following date(s): Sept 25th____ Sept 26th____ Either one is okay _____Do you know anyone currently in this group? If so, who? ______________________________________________What interests you most about the Girl Scout group, Global Arms of Advocacy?What current global issues do you feel most passionate about? Why?What do you believe are your best qualities?What do you hope to gain from GAA and how do you wish to apply the knowledge you gain from GAA to yourcommunity?With this signature, I commit to participate fully and actively if selected to be a member of 2012-2013 GlobalArms of Advocacy.________________________________________________Girl signature________________________DateI support this application for 2012-2013 Global Arms of Advocacy.________________________________________________Adult signatureMail application to:Girl Scouts San DiegoAttn: Genevieve Lopez, 1231 Upas Street, San Diego, CA 92103Or scan and email to glopez@sdgirlscouts.org________________________DateMy daughter/ward has permissionto have photos taken forpublic relations purposes.YESNO