By: Lilly Talbert

Vermont Commission on Women
126 State Street / Montpelier
800-881-1561 / www.women.state.vt.us

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
79 Allen Martin Drive / Essex Junction, VT
802-878-7131 / www.girlscoutsgwm.org

December 30, 2009

Who: VT Teen Girls (grades 6-12)
What: 2010 What VT Teen Girls Say Survey
When: New Year's Day to Valentine's Day, 2010
Where: Online survey link at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M2TNGZM

Vermont Commission on Women or Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
www.women.state.vt.us www.girlscoutsgwm.org

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains and Vermont Commission on Women Present “What Vermont Teen Girls Say” 5th Annual Statewide Survey

What are Vermont girls thinking about doing after high school? Do they have a dream job? What would help them plan their futures? The Vermont Commission on Women and the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains want to know. Our 5th annual statewide on-line survey of girls in grades 6th through 12th launches New Year’s Eve and focuses this year on employment and education.

What makes this survey special? Survey questions are created by a panel of girls and girls reveal survey results at the Vermont State House in the spring. “What Teen Girls Say” survey results from other years captured the attention of Vermont legislators, community officials, schools, and the media. Previous topics included: making, saving, and spending money; bullying and harassment; health and wellness; and growing up in Vermont. Executive summaries of past surveys can be found at: www.women.state.vt.us/documents.

We encourage adults to share the survey link with teen girls in 6th through 12th grade, and we urge girls to invite their female friends to complete the survey, too. Access “What Teen Girls Say …Exploring Employment and Education” at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M2TNGZM

or by visiting the following websites:

www.women.state.vt.us OR www.girlscoutsgwm.org

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The Vermont Commission on Women (VCW) is a non-partisan state agency dedicated to legislative, economic, social, and political fairness. Launched in 1964 by a call to action from President John F. Kennedy, VCW is charged with reducing discrimination and encouraging opportunities for women. Volunteer commissioners and representatives from organizations, including the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, concerned with women’s issues guide VCW’s public education, coalition building, and advocacy efforts. For additional information, contact:

Lilly Talbert, Communications Coordinator

802-828-2841

Lilly.Talbert@state.vt.us

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is one of 109 councils chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA, the world’s leading organization dedicated solely to girls, where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success. In partnership with caring adults, girls develop qualities to serve them all their lives: strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their potential and self-worth. For additional information, contact after January 4th:

Carmel Quinn ext. 105

cquinn@girlscoutsvt.org