| THE WHITE HOUSE PROJECT MS. PRESIDENT PATCH FOR CADETTES AND SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS |
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| Today, girls have many opportunities to choose what they want to do when they grow up. They can become leaders in their schools, their communities, and of course in government. This was not always true. In the past, girls were more limited in choices of what they could become. But now we know that girls and women can be, and are, great leaders. Other countries have had women leaders, and the United States may have one soon as well: "Ms. President!" Read on and have some fun exploring leaderhip while you earn your Ms. President Patch. After you meet the requirements, as your Girl Scout leader how to get your patch. |
| HERSTORY Throughout the centuries there have always been women in leadership roles. Discover some of the anazing accomplishments of women over the years. To uncover new and exciting facts about a woman or women who have demonstrated leadership skills, explore herstory in one of these ways. 1. Visit The White House Project Web site and check out the Woman Leaders page: www.thewhitehouseproject.org/girl_zone/women_leaders.htm. 2. Select a name from the list below: Madeleine Albright Linda Chavez-Thompson Mae Jemison Angela Oh Jeanette Rankin Now, focusing on the woman you chose, do one or more of the following activities: 1. Write an article about her for your school or local newspaper 2. Create a display on her for your area library 3. Enact the story of her life for a group of yournger girls |
| LEADERSHIP How do you define leadership? What makes a good leader? To find out, first look around your community for a woman (or women) who you think demonstrates stong leadership skills. When you discover her, see if what ways you might follow her example. a. What did she accomplish? b. What do you have in common with her? c. Who do you think you can learn from her? Now do one or more of the activities below: 1. Write a letter to a woman you admire. 2. Interview a local woman leader or politician for an article or speech. Then with your parents or troop, possibly set up a community dinner to honor this woamn. Take a look at Contact a leader for help. www.thewhitehouseproject.org/girl_zone/contact_leader.htm 3. Compare and contract the changing role of women in politices in the Unites States with that of women in Europe, The Middle East, or the United Nations. Find a way to share what you've learned. |
| ROADS TO THE WHITE HOUSE Many different roads lead to the White House, and your journey to becoming a leader can begin in many ways. Find a woman in international or national politics and follow her career path. How did she get started? What lead her to where she is today? Now think about your own career goals. How can you explore different opportunities to achieve some of your goals. Look at the woman leader you admire and see if you can apply some of her experiences to your own goals and expectations. |
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