Ms President US Enrollment Open!

Girls entering grades 4th to 8th are invited to enroll in the Ms President US program, which begins October 15th at the Ridgefield Library. 

The mission of Ms President US is to motivate and prepare girls to aim for the highest civic leadership positions and to know that they can achieve them. As Ridgefield's First Selectman, Rudy Marconi, stated, "Ms President US fills a niche that is very important - we need to have more women involved in politics, and this is a great foundation, building skills."

The program accomplishes this by introducing the girls to students and women who are leaders in their community, state, and national level. The girls then have a chance to interact with the leaders and engage in activities that help them develop their own leadership skills.  Each session is facilitated by high school girls who serve as mentors throughout the program.  

Session topics include:

  •          Civic Leadership / Public Service

  •          Meet & Greet Local, State, and Federal Leaders

  •          Self-Confidence and Leadership

  •          Public Speaking & Debate

  •          Communications & Media

  •          State Capitol Visit (if open)

The program culminates in a campaign and election whereby participants have the opportunity to create their own campaign (or work on another participant's campaign) and run for “Ms President US” of their town.  The winner is invited to appearances throughout the year, and works with town leaders (announcing the start of races, giving speeches at events, etc.).  There have been twenty Ms President US winners to date.

The sessions will be held between October through March.  In addition, there is a field trip to the State Capitol, and an Election.  To enroll or learn more, visit mspresidentus.org and select “Enroll.”  Enrollment fee is $250 and scholarships are available.  Enrolled Girl Scouts can earn several patches and badges for participation in the Ms President US program. 

Ms President US is a non-partisan, non-profit, community-based 501(c)(3) organization.  For more information about the Ms President US program, participant/mentorship opportunities and enrollment applications, please visit  MsPresidentUS.org or email info@mspresidentus.org.

 

 

 

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Submitted by Ridgefield, CT

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