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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Capitol Girls at the Iowa State Capitol Building

The Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa are collaborating with Iowa Commission on the Status of Women to host this event on February 5th from 7:30am-3:30pm. This event is for girls in grades 9th-12th. During the event girls will take an in-depth look at our state government by shadowing one of our legislators. Girls will be front and center as our state lawmakers have lively debates on the House and Senate floors. During the General Assembly, all girls will be introduced and then paired with a female legislator for an inside look at being a woman in politics. The Capitol Girls event is a great experience that will help girls develop personal leadership skills while experiencing our government in action. 

The cost to attend is $15 for Girl Scouts and $30 for non-Girl Scouts. The cost includes: lunch, fun patch, and a year of Girl Scout membership for those that are not currently registered with the organization.


Interested in registering? Fill out an application here!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

Juniors are eligible to apply for the Hoover Uncommon Student Award!

What is the Hoover Uncommon Student Award?
The program identifies and recognizes approximately 15 Iowa high school juniors who propose and then accomplish projects of their own design. The program encourages young Iowans to invest their talents and energies in their schools, communities and beyond; promoting personal growth, maturity and self-confidence while making a difference in people's lives. The program is shaped to attract students who are gifted as hard workers. Applicants' grades, test scores or financial need are not the basis of judges' decision. 

How does the program work? 
In the spring, you can submit a project proposal and two letters of recommendation. Approximately 15 finalists are selected based on the ambitious nature of the stated project goal and detailed plans to reach that goal. Students work on their projects during the summer months.

Finalists are required to spend a weekend at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch to meet each other and learn more about Herbert Hoover and the program that carries his name.

Finalists are required to return to West Branch to give oral presentations about their projects to a selection committee and audience members. All finalists receive a $1,000 award at that time. In addition, three are chosen to receive$5,000 scholarships for study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university anywhere in the country. 

What kind of projects are proposed? 
  • Projects that utilize the student's personal gifts and passions.
  • Projects that benefit others.
  • Projects that relate or exemplify Herbert Hoover's life and career based on his humanitarian work, his skills as an engineer, his passion for conservation, his love of technology and his entrepreneurial spirit
How do I apply?
1.Start thinking about your project NOW!
3. Request two references to submit online recommendation forms.
4. Complete application by March 31st