We Have Finally Moved!

On July 18, the GENaustin staff settled into our new headquarters, the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. We are thrilled to join forces with the first all-girls AISD public school!  We now occupy a spacious portable as well as a classroom, which will be perfect for clubGEN. Check out the GENaustin Website for more information about our new home, and we will be having an open house on Tuesday, October 23rd!

Back to School Wishlist

The new school year will be kicking off soon as will GENaustin programs like clubGEN, and we are in great need of supplies to keep our programs running smoothly! We ask that when you do your back to school shopping, you think of us and pick up an extra package of markers or glue sticks to support our programs. Please see our website for a detailed wishlist of program and office supplies, along with office furniture and storage equipment that we would like for our new office space. We greatly appreciate your donations!

We're Hiring!

GENaustin is expanding into every middle school in AISD and as a result, we have several paid and volunteer positions open - including paid jobs for high school girls!

High School Facilitator
clubGEN facilitators are high school girls who work to empower middle school girls. Facilitators guide their peers through activities that encourage critical thinking, teamwork and leadership skills. Applicants must be able to commit to lead an after-school club for the whole 2007-2008 school year. We are excited to announce that this is now a paid position!We have already started interviewing for this position and have met some stellar girls who will make great leaders!

Campus Coordinator
GENaustin seeks paid Campus Coordinators to supervise high school Facilitators and build relationships with AISD middle schools for our clubGEN program.  Campus Coordinators work 15 hours per week from 3 to 6 PM Monday through Friday and must be 18 years of age or older with reliable transportation.

Facilitator Intern
GENaustin seeks paid facilitator interns to lead middle school girls in activities that build confidence and leadership. Applicants must be able to commit to lead an after-school club for the whole 2007-2008 school year and have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

clubGEN Mentor
The clubGEN Mentors provide safety and on-site supervision of clubGEN participants and facilitators, as well as coaching and empowering the girls. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be available to volunteer at least one day per week.

clubGEN Intern
The clubGEN Intern serves to provide safety and supervision of clubGEN facilitators and participants, as well as to coach and empower the girls by leading them in confidence building activities. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be able to work 10 hours per week.

Please see the GENaustin website for more information about these employment opportunities and how to apply!

Haiku Grant Award

 

Community TechKnowledge has announced that their 5-7-5 Haiku Grant Award competition is underway, and GENaustin needs your support! CTK is looking for haikus that represent the organization's mission and the "heart that drives their important work." GENaustin could be awarded thousands of dollars in grant money for submitting the winning haiku. You can help by writing a GENaustin haiku! The deadline is September 6, 2007. Please email the haiku to office@genaustin.org or send it to P.O. Box 3122, Austin, TX 78764.

 

Check out the CTK Haiku Grant webpage for more details!

Tips for Parents: How to Boost Your Daughter's Self- Esteem

• Give her praise on her ideas, characteristics, and appearance.
  
• Expose your daughter to women of various ages and sizes, redefining her own standard of beauty.
  
• Help her set realistic, achievable goals based on her character and interests and not her appearance.
  
• Listen to her thoughts and ideas to show her that her opinions matter.
  
• Take note of your daughter's achievements by celebrating over dinner or even by simply mentioning how proud you are of her hard work.