Girl Scouts of Central Texas

		As the premiere organization for girl leadership development, Girl Scouts of Central Texas is taking the lead to help you discover your interests, connect with peers locally and globally and take action to change your community. Created by girls and for girls, the statewide Girls’ Respect Conference 2010 is all about you, your life and what you care about. The conference theme is Create Yourself, Define Yourself, BE YOURSELF lets you pick and choose from dozens of options to create a day that’s as unique as you. Dynamic, fun and interactive workshops will focus on important issues like college, careers, friendship, body image, social networking and substance abuse. The conference is at Texas State University in San Marcos on June 12, 2010 and is open to all Texas high school girls.
		Register Registration for the 2010 Girls' Respect Conference is now closed. Calling all Texas high school girls! Register now for your opportunity to create, define and be yourself. Registration fee includes lunch at the conference. Overnight accommodations are available at Texas State University on Friday, June 11 for interested groups. $35 per girl $15 per adult $19 per person, overnight accommodation   Online: Facebook & Twitter RSVP on Facebook and share it on your wall! Follow @GSCTXcouncil and use the tag #GRC10 to spread the word.

Keynote Speaker Courtney Macavinta

Courtney is founder and CEO of Respect Rx, which coaches teens, adults, advocates and organizations in boosting self-respect and respect for all through programs including the Respect Rally. She is an award-winning journalist, author and speaker who has reached more than a million girls and women through her work, including her blog RespectRx.com and bestselling book, "Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed" (Free Spirit Publishing, 2005). As an expert on teens and women, Macavinta has been featured by CNN, National Public Radio, USA Today, Teen Vogue and numerous other media. She has lead special program for young women at venues including the Democratic National Convention and state women's conferences. Courtney is on the board of the national organization Girls For A Change and has partnered with organizations such as the Girls Inc., Girl Scouts of the USA, Girls Rock Camp and the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. She also co-developed the GSUSA's uniquely ME! program for Seniors and Ambassadors.

Workshops

The workshop list is growing at lightning speed! Here is our most up-to-date list.

• College and Career Prep by College and Career Planning Services
• The Science of Beauty by Fermin Navar
• Underage Drinking and Driving by the Austin Police Department
• Dating Violence by Kimberley Orts
• Sexting by Birdie Jefferson
• Conversation with local author, Belinda Acosta
• Real Life Finances by Capitol Credit Union
• Traveling 101 by Hostelling International
• Creative Thinking by ABC Bakers
• Life Maps by Beth Abel
• Healthier Choices, Healthier Lives by Youth Partnership for Change
• Is This Really the Body I'm Stuck With? by Barb Steinberg
• Communication by MaD Miracles

Schedule

9:30–10:30 a.m. Registration
10:30 a.m. Opening Address
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Workshop #1
12:30–2 p.m. Lunch/VIP Reception and Volunteer & Career Expo
2–3 p.m. Workshop #2
3:15–4:15 p.m. Workshop #3
4:30–5 p.m. Closing Session

Support the Girls' Respect Conference

Adults can be further involved by volunteering to support the conference or providing funding. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to consider committing to event sponsorship. Read the details of becoming a sponsor. In-kind donations such as goodie bags, snacks and t-shirts are also welcome.

Thank You to  Our Sponsors

William Gano Houstoun Foundation