The document discusses the ALA Girls State program which teaches high school juniors about state government through experiential learning. Students learn about the democratic process by assuming government roles and campaigning for elected positions in mock state governments. The program aims to develop leadership skills and civic understanding in participants.
The document discusses the ALA Girls State program which teaches high school juniors about state government through experiential learning. Students learn about the democratic process by assuming government roles and campaigning for elected positions in mock state governments. The program aims to develop leadership skills and civic understanding in participants.
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A brochure describing the American Legion Auxiliary for girls.
The document discusses the ALA Girls State program which teaches high school juniors about state government through experiential learning. Students learn about the democratic process by assuming government roles and campaigning for elected positions in mock state governments. The program aims to develop leadership skills and civic understanding in participants.
The document discusses the ALA Girls State program which teaches high school juniors about state government through experiential learning. Students learn about the democratic process by assuming government roles and campaigning for elected positions in mock state governments. The program aims to develop leadership skills and civic understanding in participants.
ALA GIRLS STATE SELECTION ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES American Legion
Auxiliary AND APPLICATION PROCESS ALA Girls State offers hands-on experience in how ALA Girls State delegates are a diverse group of state governments function. Other activities at ALA young women with a shared desire to learn and lead. Girls State foster fellowship and creative expression: ALA Girls State citizens come together from small H Reporting towns, big cities, and rural areas to hold ALA Girls H Public speaking; Inspirational, Educational, State elections, and their varied backgrounds set the debate stage for a week of spirited, experiential learning. H Singing Life-changing and Fun American Legion Auxiliary units work with local H Talent shows high school educators to identify girls who have H Field trips
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demonstrated leadership qualities. Eligible female H Group devotions students are then recommended and selected H Patriotic by sponsoring American Legion Auxiliary units. ceremonies Female delegates to ALA Girls State programs H Mock court system must be a legal inhabitant of the United States, American Legion Auxiliary Girls State has either a U.S. citizen, or a have a valid U.S. empowered hundreds of thousands of government-issued identification, have completed accomplished young women to aspire to great their junior year in high school and have at least things. Their stellar achievements are grounded one semester remaining. Each ALA Girls State in leadership skills enhanced at ALA Girls State. program and/or ALA unit determines the process Past ALA Girls State participants include members they will use to select the delegates for their of presidential cabinets, mayors, governors, state state, and those decisions are final. The number representatives, U.S. senators, corporate CEOs, of ALA Girls State citizens varies by state and nationally known journalists, and high-ranking is determined by each states American Legion members of the military. Auxiliary resources. For more information on ALA Girls State, Female high school juniors interested in applying to visit www.ALAforVeterans.org, or contact your attend ALA Girls State are encouraged to contact local American Legion Auxiliary unit at: their school counselor or their local American Legion Auxiliary units regarding the application process and deadline.
COST The costs of ALA Girls State programs are underwritten by each state-level American Legion Auxiliary. ALA Girls State delegates registration fees are paid for by the sponsoring local American Legion Auxiliary unit with additional support and funding sometimes coming from various civic and nonprofit organizations. Participating American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters young women may incur nominal expenses for 8945 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 P: (317) 569-4500 | F: (317) 569-4502 transportation, site-specific fees, or contribution to In the Spirit of Service Not Self www.ALAforVeterans.org an optional service project. www.ALAFoundation.org for Veterans, God and Country American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters All rights reserved. 07/2016 Produced in the USA WHAT IS ALA GIRLS STATE? H Instills a greater understanding of American traditions. The American Legion Auxiliary H Stimulates a desire to maintain democratic Girls State program, governmental processes within our republic. first presented in the late 1930s, is SELECTION CRITERIA one of the most respected experiential To be eligible, young women must: learning programs H Be a legal inhabitant of the United States. ARE YOU UP FOR THE in the United States. Participants must provide a copy of their U.S. CHALLENGE? Guided by the ALA birth certificate or their U.S. government-issued principle For God and documentation verifying they are in the United Developing leadership skills, confidence, Country, the program epitomizes the Auxiliarys States legally (e.g. Green Card or visa). and action-based mission to honor those who have brought us our understanding of H Have completed their junior year in high freedom by continuing to train young women to be school and have at least one more semester the governmental leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. remaining before graduation. process gives ALA Girls State participants become extremely young women a knowledgeable about the democratic process and H Be keenly interested in government and how our republic works at the state and national current events. lasting foundation levels. for personal and H Have high moral character. professional About 16,000 young women participate in weeklong success. ALA Girls State programs across the nation each H Show strong summer. Each states American Legion Auxiliary leadership The American manages its own ALA Girls State program, so they abilities. Legion Auxiliary (ALA) believes that may vary in content and method of procedure, but H Demonstrate educating youth about the basic ideals each adheres to the same basic concept: teaching above-average and principles of government will help government from the township to the state level. scholastic ensure our democracys survival. Using a nonpartisan curriculum, participants achievement. assume the roles of government leaders, ALA Girls State campaigning as Federalists and Nationalists to ALA GIRLS NATION is a unique become elected officials in their mock ALA Girls and exciting States. During the immersive-learning program, Every year, two outstanding girls from each ALA delegates live in cities within a dormitory on a Girls State program are selected to attend ALA Girls government-in- college or university campus. The knowledge, Nation in Washington, D.C. As ALA Girls Nation action learning memories, and friendships they take home last a senators, they campaign for political office, craft program in lifetime. and debate the passage of legislation, and meet which ALA with their real-life counterparts on Capitol Hill. members guide PROGRAM OBJECTIVES young women to More than 6,500 politically astute young women The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program: have attended American Legion Auxiliary become patriotic, H Develops leadership and pride in American Girls Nation since 1947. Besides a chance to knowledgeable stewards of freedom and experience the workings of federal government citizens. democracy. personally, they gain further opportunities to H Educates citizens about our system sharpen their leadership skills and learn about of government. their American heritage.
