The I AM SHERO Summit

for Middle & High School Girls

Serving the Greater Chicago-land Area

October 29 & October 30

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The mission of Shero, Incorporated is to empower girls of various social, economic, racial, & academic backgrounds through cutting-edge & thought-provoking programming within the Greater Chicago-land area. Our goal is to inspire girls by nurturing a sense of power and strength within each girl as to help her attain her dreams & honor her true potential.

Be Strong, Be Fierce, Be BrilliantBe GIRL!

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
WEBSITE: WWW.SHEROCHICAGO.ORG Shero, Incorporated introduces the inaugural I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011 for middle & high school girls (grades 7-12) in the greater Chicago-land area on October 29th and October 30th, 2011. The Summit will take place at Rauner College Prep, located at 1337 W. Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642. The I AM SHERO SUMMIT aims to encourage strength & individuality by affirming to each girl that she is strong, fierce, and brilliant in mind, body, and spirit. Despite the daily negative images perpetuated by the mass media and the misogynistic views of the dominant music culture, it is Shero, Incorporateds goal to empower girls to strive for excellence & high standards in every aspect of their lives. We understand that our society is not always a safe place for girls they are often ignored, demeaned, and weakened. Shero, Incorporated advocates for a stronger self-image, encourages abstinence and sexual responsibility, and promotes higher education for middle & high school girls. Self-esteem has become the foremost crisis for teen girls in this country; more specifically for middle & high school girls of color. The fact is that the majority of young girls are suffering from low self-esteem and it is affecting all areas of their lives. Dr. Sara Forhan of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention writes, One in four female adolescents in the U.S. have at least of the four most common STDs that affect women. These numbers translate into 3.2 young women nationwide who are infected with a STD (U.S. News and World Report, 2007). Most unsettling, is the fact that girls who have low self esteem are three times more likely than girls with high selfesteem to engage in dangerous and destructive behaviors that leave lasting impression on their future. The Dove Report on self-esteem, Real Girls, Real Pressure: A National Report on the State of Self-Esteem reported that the selfesteem crisis in Chicago is one of the most pervasive in the nation. Seventy percent of girls in Chicago believe that they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way according the Dove report. This includes their looks, performance in schools, and relationships with family, friends, and boys. Nearly half of teen girls in Chicago reported engaging in negative activities such as disordered eating or dangerous sexual behavior. In view of these alarming statistics, it is the Summits intention to create a positive and empowering setting where young women can discuss the social issues that shape and impact their growth into womanhood. After attending the Summit, participants will strive for a healthier lifestyle and enriched desires to fulfill their personal goals and dreams!

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011

Be Strong, Be Fierce, Be Brilliant.Be GIRL!

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT DESIGN

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
WEBSITE: WWW.SHEROCHICAGO.ORG

SHERO, INCORPORATED INTRODUCES the inaugural I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011 for middle
& high school girls (grades 7-12) of various social, economic, racial, & academic backgrounds in the greater Chicagoland area on October 29th and October 30th, 2011.

THE THEME OF THE SUMMIT, I AM SHERO, expresses that each and every girl is STRONG,
FIERCE, & BRILLIANT in her own right. Every girl has been given her own gifts and talents created for a specific purpose to be shared with the world. We want girls to realize when they tap into their strength they can celebrate who they really are and achieve their most grandiose dreams!

THE SUMMIT WILL SERVE AS A CATALYST TO stimulate thought provoking discussion about
various issues affecting girls today, such as: body image, dating, domestic violence, sexual responsibility, and the importance of higher education. Our goal is to empower girls to think, feel, and conduct themselves confidently as the result of an improved self-esteem.

THE TWO DAY SUMMIT WILL BE HELD AT Rauner College Prep, located at 1337 W. Ohio Street
Chicago, Illinois 60642. This facility will accommodate over 300 girls, our workshops hosts, special guests, community members, and volunteers.

THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE SUMMIT GIRLS WILL BE

EMPOWERED to celebrate their strength, beauty, intelligence, and worth. ENDOWED with commitment & passion to achieve their biggest dreams and reach their highest potential. EQUIPPED with the resilience and character needed to overcome lifes obstacles and fulfill their purpose.

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011

Be Strong, Be Fierce, Be Brilliant.Be GIRL!

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT WORKSHOPS

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011 will host 2 MAJOR WORKSHOPS & the SHERO SHOWCASE on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH:

WORKSHOP I: In Take Me As I Am, girls will discuss the value of self-esteem and self-worth, challenging the
status quo of how girls feel about themselves. Participants will also discuss the importance of mental and physical health; providing them with coping skills and advice to lead a healthier life. According to a national report on selfesteem, 62% of all girls feel insecure and not sure of themselves in all areas of their lives.

WORKSHOP II: In A Womans Worth, participants will engage in a guided dialogue which will cover risky
behaviors, HIV & AIDS, teen pregnancy, & overall sexual responsibility. Participants will learn the importance of respecting their bodies and demanding that respect from others. They will be prepared to better handle difficult situations and know how protect themselves. Girls who possess high self-esteem are less likely to become pregnant as teenagers. As indicated in the National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy, Illinois ranks in the top ten in birth rates & teen girls with STDs. Our girls ARE worth this conversation!

SHERO SHOWCASE: The Summit will host an All Girl Expo Saturday afternoon to supplement the life
skills discussed during the Summit and expose the participants to a myriad of colleges & universities, organizations, services, and programs in the local area designed with them in mind. The Summit will host this expo to provide the girls with opportunities for positive engagement, enrichment, and empowerment post-Summit. We will create a space where our participants have access to the opportunities available first-hand in an effort to have real-life application of the knowledge and skills gained during the Summit.

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011 will host 2 PANEL DISCUSSIONS & the CLOSING CEREMONY on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH:

PANEL DISCUSSION I: From a Mans Perspective is our opening, all-male panel discussion on Sunday
morning. This panel discussion is designed to expose the participants to a male point of view on topics such as dating, sex, self-esteem, and body image. Girls will be able to speak candidly about issues concerning them.

PANEL DISCUSSION II: In B.C.B.G. (Being a Cool Brown Girl) is the second panel discussion. This
panel will answer questions that the participants submitted on their registration form concerning their thoughts, issues, and questions concerning growing up girl. The panelists will reinforce the ideas of self-esteem, sexual responsibility, & higher education as well.

CLOSING WORKSHOP: Our closing ceremony, Look at Me Now will be hosted by our surprise
celebrity guest speaker. The closing ceremony will celebrate the participants and their strength, beauty, & intelligence!

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011

Be Strong, Be Fierce, Be Brilliant.Be GIRL!

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

WEBSITE: WWW.SHEROCHICAGO.ORG

Day 1 (SATURDAY):

9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.-9:45 A.M. 10:00 A.M.-10:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M.-11:45 A.M. 12:00 P.M.- 1:30 P.M. 1:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
Day 2 (SUNDAY):

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER TAKE ME AS I AM A WOMANS WORTH LUNCH & SISTER CIRCLE SHERO SHOWCASE

9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M.-9:45 A.M. 10:00 A.M.-10:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M.-11:45 A.M. 12:00 P.M.- 1:30 P.M. 1:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN BREAKFAST WITH SISTER CIRCLE FROM A MANS PERSPECTIVE B.C.B.G. LUNCH & SISTER CIRCLE LOOK AT ME NOW (CLOSING CEREMONY)

The I AM SHERO SUMMIT 2011

Be Strong, Be Fierce, Be Brilliant.Be GIRL!