Thursday, March 29, 2012

CHVProm Joins Community Partners in Sponsoring a Candidate for Maryland Girls State


CHVProm, along with the Cheverly community and Post 108 Auxiliary, is proud to sponsor a candidate for this year's Maryland Girls State. Girls State, held June 17-22 at the Salisbury University,  is a national youth program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. The young women learn about city, county, and state government while the developing leadership skills, confidence, and poise that will form a lasting foundation for their professional lives.
IF YOU KNOW A YOUNG LADY (current junior/rising senior) who might be interested, I ask that you please forward her/her parents' contact information to me, or have them contact Lane Thompson. We need to hear from interested parties ASAP. 
Requirements:
Eligibility: Current high school junior/rising senior females
Cost: $35 to the applicant, the remainder of the tuition/room/board is covered
Orientation: Attendance at an orientation session is mandatory, these are offered during April and May in the local region
Interest: Candidates should have an interest in learning about the American democratic process and the responsibilities of citizenship.

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