Diem Brown
Whether inspiring those who watched her public battle with ovarian cancer on MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge or motivating those around her to change the communities in which they live, Diem Brown is a role model of strength, perseverance and good will. By the age of 24, Brown had already dealt with the sudden death of her mother and her own cancer diagnosis. But she didn’t let the tough blows stop her from starting LIVE for the Challenge, a successful nonprofit Internet company that strives to change the way health care and charity are viewed. In her stage appearances, she instills in listeners her belief that with determination and focus, people can achieve virtually anything they set out to accomplish.
Former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
Senator Sharon Weston Broome, District 15
Southern Rivers Production
Hollywood Improv: Learn to conquer
the camera and your audience through improv
Crystal Rivers
http://www.imdb.com/crystalrivers
Bear Badeaux
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Scott Angelle
Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources
Representative Karen St. Germain
Vice-Chair, LA Legislative Women’s Caucus
Charlotte Randolph
Lafourche Parish President
Lieutenant Colonel Genny May
U.S. Marshall, Eastern District LA
Glenny Lee Buquet
LA Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Dr. Laura Badeaux
Director, Louisiana Center for Women and Government
Dr. Stephen Hulbert
President, Nicholls State University
2012 Chair Brandie M. Toups
Light the Torch and LEAD
June 10 – 13, 2012
at Nicholls State University
Why Light the Torch and Lead?
The vision of the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy (LGLA) is to develop high potential leaders in community and public service through responsible citizenship. Girls will network with peers and be mentored by experienced women to develop knowledge and skills for future leadership roles.
LGLA program focus:
• Communication
• Situational Leadership
• Public Service and Responsible Citizenship
• Current Issues in Louisiana Public Policy
LGLA will include an annual Leadership Service Project. The 2012 Academy Leadership Service Project will focus on Energy and the Environment.
Who Can Attend?
Girls entering grades 9 – 11 in the 2012-2013 school year. LGLA participants will be selected by a committee of the LCWG Leadership Council.
Acceptance is a selective process. Application fee is $75. This fee will be refunded if the applicant is not chosen to attend LGLA.
Registration postmark deadline is Monday, February 27, 2012.
What’s Included?
- Academy t-shirt, tote bag, and binder
- Three nights in university housing
- Nine all-you-can-eat buffet meals in Galliano Hall
- Keynote presentation with nationally recognized speaker, Diem Brown
- Closing banquet and awards ceremony
- Participation in a state government field trip to Baton Rouge
Application Process
Acceptance to LGLA is a selective process.The following criteria will be considered:
1) participation in service and leadership organizations in school, community or church;
2) offices held in organizations;
3) honors and awards received;
4) school GPA (minimum 2.6);
5) one letter of recommendation; and
6) a student esaay on “Why I should be a leader selected to attend LGLA” (150 words).
Application deadline is Monday, February 27, 2012.
Application Checklist
1) One letter of recommendation from nominator (teacher, staff, community leader, etc.)
2) Resumé with a complete list of extra-curricular activities from August 2010- present and school GPA
3) Student essay (complete online)
4) Application fee of $75 (payable to Nicholls State University)
5) Application form
LGLA 2012 Timeline
January 6: 1) Advertise electronically at nicholls.edu/continuing-ed and nicholls.edu/lcwg and 2) Applications mailed to superintendents, LCWG council members, principals, teachers, advisers, staff and community leaders.
February 13-Reminder: Principals, teachers, advisers, staff and community leaders nominate applicants.
February 27: Postmark deadline for nominees to submit application and materials
April 9: Selected participants notified of acceptance
April 23: Deadline for selected participants to respond with intent to attend LGLA.
For more information contact the Office of Continuing Education at 985.448.4444 or http://www.nicholls.edu/continuing-ed/lgla/ and visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Louisiana-Girls-Leadership-Academy/120576218063999!