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Divas In Shining Armor

August 2, 2010 - 3:34pm -- thinksmart

When you hear the word, "diva", you must instantly think : "sassy,sweet,fashionable,independent". Obviously, the word "armor" doesn't come to mind at first. Neither does "renissance,medival, or gothic". It's actually far from it. But the DaVinci Divas of this very Girls Inc. were learning about the other side of the typical story of the damsel in distress and the knight in shining armor, Friday, July 30th.  We learned about the typical medival male behind a suit of armor. 9 times out of 10 it was a particularly rich kid from the 14th century, showing off all of Daddy's money. Some of them...

Goddard Girls Program

July 30, 2010 - 5:47pm -- leadacademy
Goddard Girls

Goddard Girls program starts August 2 - August 6. 

This program will focus on the biological and medical sciences of space discovery and exploration with hands-on, innovative activities helping you think like an astronaut!

This fun and exciting summer program will be at Girls Inc. with field trips to UMass Medical School, the Regional Science Resource Center, the EcoTarium, and more.

Davinci Divas

July 27, 2010 - 3:07pm -- thinksmart

The Davinci Divas program started on July 26 and will end July 30.   

We will explore the worlds of the arts & sciences and space – through the eyes of the man who invented the first airplane and helicopter - Leonardo DaVinci!

The program is headquartered at Girls Inc with day trips to the Worcester Art Museum, Ecotarium, UMass Regional Science Resource Center and more…

Calling All Middle School Girls for DaVinci Diva's and Goddard Girls Programs!

July 21, 2010 - 3:45pm -- Girls Inc. Blog

Calling all girls in middle school!!

There are still openings for you to register in a FREE science and technology program! 

The first week (July 26 - 30 from 9:00-4:00) will be DaVinci's Divas - the expansion and enhancement of last year's Lady Leonardos program which will infuse NASA and space projects into the program based on the seven principles of thinking like Leonardo DaVinci.

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Girls Celebration Events!

May 17, 2010 - 3:53pm -- cathisblog
advocates
Diane Meystre and Monica Lowell
gathered group
Kay Bassett
Dr Mariann Manno
Yaa and Val Loring
Veronica and friends
Tara and her family
Justine and family
Mai
Abby and family
NASA presentation

Last week was a really great week here at Girls Inc of Worcester. 

On Monday, I went to the Statehouse in Boston with Sandy Mayrand from UMass' Regional Science Resource Center for the announcement of the Summer of Innovation grants from NASA.  We are partnered with UMass for 2 great weeks of STEM programming in late July and early August. Planning for these programs starts this week, so check back for details!

On Tuesday evening, Girls Inc participated in the Jean Kilbourne event as part of the Investing In Girls Alliance and Women's Initiative.  Jean's presentation on the...

Fly me to the moon!!!

May 10, 2010 - 2:29pm -- cathisblog
Governor Patrick
NASA_ Admin Bolden

This morning on the steps of the Massachusetts State House, Governor Patrick and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden rolled out the Summer of Innovation program.  Massachusetts was only one of 4 states chosen for this program; there are six programs funded.  Girls Inc is the program partner with U Mass Medical School's Regional Science Resource Center for two weeks of programming this summer for middle school girls from Sullivan Middle School and Abby Kelley Foster Middle School. 

The first week will be DaVinci's Divas - the expansion and enhancement of last year's Lady Leonardos...

News Updates and Fun Things....

April 30, 2010 - 2:00pm -- cathisblog

WOW!  It has been a long time since I posted anything on the blog -- that's because I have been so busy doing so many exciting things! 

Three weeks ago Felicia Riffelmacher, 2nd VP on the Board and I attended the Girls Inc National Conference in Washington DC.  It was a great opportunity for us to participate in conversations with other CEOs and Board members from affiliates across the country.  All of us celebrated and bid farewell to Joyce Roche, our outgoing National CEO and welcomed Judy Vredenburgh, the new CEO.  We also spent a day on Capitol Hill. 

I got back in time...

A Personal Note - Transitions

March 18, 2010 - 3:39pm -- cathisblog

March 17, 2010

Dear Girls Inc Families and the Worcester Community:

It has been my privilege to serve as a leader of Girls Inc of Worcester for the past 17 months.  As you may have seen in today’s newspaper, last week I gave the Board of Directors my notice of resignation effective June 30, 2010.  The Board has committed to working together with me, the staff and the community to create a healthy and productive transition process.  Please know that they remain very supportive of the programs and our girls. 

My decision followed months of thoughtful reflection. So that...

Take Our Daughters (and Sons) to Work Day - April 22

March 16, 2010 - 9:12pm -- cathisblog

Girls Inc of Worcester is taking the lead this year to celebrate Take Our Daughters to Work Day on Thursday, April 22, during spring vacation.  The day will start with a breakfast at Girls Inc with WPS Superintendent, Dr. Melinda Boone speaking on 1 Youth, 1 Dream, Tomorrow's Leaders.  After breakfast about 20 or so young women will leave with adult mentors and spend the day shadowing them to learn more about being a firefighter, a State Senator, a program director and more...  

The over 30 agencies in the Investing in Girls Alliance join Girls Inc in...

Leadership Conference

March 3, 2010 - 5:50pm -- Anonymous (not verified)

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 the GALS had their first Leadership Conference at UNUM Insurance Company.  Twelve GALS and four future GALS attended the conference.  The conference consisted of interviewing skills, etiquette and presentation, resume preparation and executive panel, and a working lunch.  The conference was a big success for all who attended. The girls also participated in an essay contest titled “What have you learned during today’s conference and how will you apply this to your life?”.  The winner of the essay contest was Precious Ansah.   For her insightful thoughts on...

UNUM Day FOR GIRLS Inc

February 18, 2010 - 1:47pm -- cathisblog
GALS Stylin
Panel of Inspiration
giving a toast
Village Girls

Yesterday was UNUM day FOR GIRLS INC of Worcester. And what a day it was!  We had not one,  but two awesome experiences for our girls yesterday, thanks to UNUM. 

Fifteen middle and high school girls (in our UNUM sponsored GALS program) participated in a day long Leadership Academy at UNUM, learning skills in resume preparation, public speaking and modeling/etiquette and style.  The program finished with a very interactive discussion between the girls and an Executive Panel about success, learning through experience and setting personal goals.  I was there as an "observer" and was...

strong, smART and bold

February 15, 2010 - 5:13pm -- cathisblog
strong
smart
bold
artists at work

Today was a very creative day at Girls Inc of Worcester!  The 25 girls who participated in the Presidents' Day program pitched in with two adult (Gina Fleury and Kofi Poku) and two teen volunteers (Yaa and Adwoa Poku) to create masterpiece murals that will be proudly displayed in the Winthrop House lobby for months to come. 

The girls wore Women's Initiative t-shirts that came down to their ankles as smocks... they had as much paint on themselves as they did on the canvas... they worked together as a team to create the pictures... and I think you will agree that they did an AWESOME...

Girls in Sports - Kids in the Kitchen!! Lots Going On!

February 9, 2010 - 7:46am -- cathisblog
Kids in the Kitchen cooking demo

It may be cold outside, but at Girls Inc, things are really warm - in the kitchen and the gym!!

On Saturday, February 6, 75 girls ages 10-14 gathered at the YWCA to participate in Women and Girls In Sports Day, sponsored by the Investing in Girls Alliance.  The atmosphere was wonderful and the schedule packed with programs to inspire girls to be STRONG!  Tony Smith and several of our basketball league girls made a very interactive presentation!  Girls Inc Board Director and triathlete Geo Villegas joined me with a group of girls and Tammy Roach, a girl scout leader to talk about...

January: A Month of Planning and Doing!

January 20, 2010 - 7:35am -- cathisblog
Fuller Aquatics Center

Happy 2010!  At Girls Inc of Worcester we are bringing the new year in by moving forward with our strategic planning process and updating the look of our Providence Street building with new windows in the Fuller Aquatics Center. 

The snows of a New England Winter can get some people down, but not us!  This month we have put the new windows in the pool area - partially funded by a grant from the United Way of Central MA.  The new glass block windows brighten the room and are a great addition - inside and out! 

Last week the Board/Staff Strategic Planning Task Force had its first...

SO MANY Holiday Presents to Share

December 19, 2009 - 6:16pm -- cathisblog

Girls Inc's Holiday Celebration lasted all day long!  On Friday the 18th we started with a staff Christmas potluck lunch, Yankee Gift swap and special gift raffle!  It was great to have time together with ABUNDANT food, gift cards, a new baby and much laughter!!!

At 4PM we heard a hearty HO HO HO and Santa came to visit the girls and give them each a special gift AND a hand knit hat (really a great gift on a weekend like this one!)  Check out the pictures below!

As the girls sat on Santa's lap and tried to pull his beard, about 30 of our dozens of volunteers stopped by to enjoy...

Today's Girls Are Tomorrow's Leading Women

December 2, 2009 - 4:39pm -- cathisblog
Victoria Waterman with Panelist Drs. Manno, Castiel and Felice
Program Participants

Girls Inc's Board President Victoria Waterman, who is also the President of Leading Women Mass (http://www.leadingwomen.biz/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=168), hosted her monthly Strategic Networking Breakfast at Girls Inc this morning.  The topic today was Women Leaders In Healthcare, and the guest panelists were Dr. Marianne Felice, Chair of Pediatrics, Dr. Mariann Manno, Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Dr. Mattie Castiel, Executive Director of the Latin American Health Alliance...

Full and Fun Week!

November 20, 2009 - 8:11am -- cathisblog
Bob Jennings
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival
Linda Armstrong Kelly
Youth Net

It has been a great week - very full and a lot of fun (and food!)

WEDNESDAY: Val Loring and Janet Jones, two long-time friends of Girls Inc, co-chaired a THANK YOU luncheon for former members of the Girls Inc Board and other long time friends on Wednesday.  The event took place in Alden Hall - old friends reconnected with each other and Girls Inc as we talked about the needs of girls today, the life-changing role of Girls Inc for girls in our community and renewed our commitment to growth and greatness as we move toward our Centennial in 2016. 

From that luncheon, Kijah Clark...

Fabulously Successful Event at 55 Pearl

November 12, 2009 - 8:48pm -- cathisblog

Thanks so much to everyone who worked so hard to make the Girls Inc Wine Tasting Event such a great success tonight!  To the many volunteers - led by Board member Heather Ball, her friends Darcy and Nick D'Andrea and our Development Director Anne Sadick.  To the staff who pitched in above and beyond - Lynne Flanagan Tsombakos, Heather Lillis, Kijah Clark, Anne McCarthy and Tony Papagni!  To the staff at 55 Pearl for their great food, great service and delicious wine!  To all who contributed, participated, ate the delicious food and enjoyed the variety of wonderful wines from around the...

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