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The first girls club opened in 1864 in Waterbury, Connecticut and has been nationally recognized since 1945. Girls Inc. has a network of local organizations in the United States and Canada. Chapters are available in all 50 states and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Ontario. The majority of Girls Inc centers are found in low income areas. |
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| Founded | 1864 |
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Key people | Judy Vredenburgh, President & CEO |
| Website | girlsinc.org |
Girls Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold'Italic text through direct service and advocacy.[1]
Media literacy, economic literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention and sports participation are also some of the educational topics the organization focuses on.
History
Girls Inc. was founded in 1864 to serve girls and young women who were experiencing upheaval in the aftermath of the Civil War. Across the decades, they adapted to meet specific environment challenges girls and young women faced, working in partnership with schools and communities.[2]
Local Chapters
The first girls club opened in 1864 in Waterbury, Connecticut and has been nationally recognized since 1945. Girls Inc. has a network of local organizations in the United States and Canada. Chapters are available in all 50 states and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Ontario. The majority of Girls Inc centers are found in low income areas.
Governance
Girls Inc. is governed by a “dual governance structure,” which is made up of the National Council and the National Board.
National Council
The National Council generally makes decisions concerning the purpose, goals, and public policies of the organization. Generally there are almost 300 voting members, but rarely do even most of them come to the meeting. They also elect the National Board, the officers of the Council and the Board Development Committee. They also vote to amend the bylaws of the organization, which requires a two-thirds majority. The council meets every two years and at least 75 delegates must be present for the meeting to be called to order. 45 days before each council meeting, the agenda and items to be voted upon are sent out.
National Board
The National Board must have at least twenty members but no more than forty. The board includes five officers, eight regional representatives, and up to 27 at-large board members. The President/CEO is a voting member on the board. It meets four times a year with the spring meeting being the annual meeting. Eleven members in attendance constitute a quorum. The board acts like the executive committee of a corporation. The board’s duties include:
- Ensure that the purpose, goals and public policies adopted by the council are carried out (the business plan)
- Fiscal oversight & financial planning
- Promoting public understanding of the organization and its purpose
- Appoint the President/CEO
- Ratify acceptance of member organizations
- Fill any vacancies on the board
- Approve appointments by the Chair of all Honorary Directors
- Recommend to council any changes in the regional structure
- Approve appointments by the Chair of all committee chairs.
Some of the current leaders of the organization include Bridgette P. Heller, a National Board Chair; Donna Brace Ogilvie, a National Board Honorary Chair; and Judy Vredenburgh, the President and CEO.
Notable Supporters
In September 2006, Warren Buffett auctioned his Lincoln Town Car to support Girls Inc. The vehicle sold for $73,200 on eBay.[3] In 2015, Warren Buffett auctioned his Cadillac to support Girls Inc., which sold for $122,500.00 on Proxibid.com[4][5]
In March 2017, Hillary Clinton was awarded as the "Champion for Girls" by Girls Inc. at their 2017 New York Luncheon.[6]
Partner Companies
Girls Inc. join in efforts with partner companies that help create positive change for women. The companies do this through selling jewelry to raise money or simply giving donations. Some of Girls Inc.’s partner companies include Dove, ABC Family, Business Wire, Motorola Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Eileen Fisher.
A venture with the American Girl dolls collection in 2005 generated controversy among fundamentalist Christians.[7]
National Scholars
Every year, Girls Inc. gives out a varying number of scholarships to young women in the organization through the Lucile Miller Wright Scholars Program. The program was created in 1992 when Lucile Miller Wright made a bequest from her estate to fund scholarships for young women. Since 1993, $2.58 million has been given to 413 high school women. These scholarships are open to eleventh and twelfth grade girls that are members of Girls Inc. Currently, the scholarships that are currently being given out are $2500 and $15000.
References
- ^ "About Girls Inc. | Girls Inc". www.girlsinc.org. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ^ "Timeline | Girls Inc". www.girlsinc.org. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ^ "Warren Buffett, used car salesman?". MSNBC. February 13, 2007. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
- ^ Rosenfeld, Everett. "Want to drive like a billionaire? Here's how". CNBC. CNBC. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Valdez-Dapena, Peter. "Warren Buffett's Cadillac Sells for $122,500". CNN Money. CNN. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Hillary Clinton Speaks at the Girls Inc. Luncheon". Fortune. 2017-03-08. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ^ "Conservatives protest popular doll-maker". Associated Press (Published on USA Today). 2005-10-15. Retrieved June 25, 2010.