Special ElectionOn August 6th, over 400 friends of Girls Inc. gathered at The Westin Indianapolis to celebrate the 2008 Touchstone Awards. Upon arriving at The Westin, guests were immersed in a special election hosted by Girls Inc.’s summer camp participants during their exhibit showcase. Guests were asked to exercise their right to vote by choosing their favorite exhibit.
Exhibits were themed around Girls Inc.’s “Girls’ Bill of Rights” which include such statements as girls have the right to be themselves and resist gender stereotypes, girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies, and girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and be safe in the world.
Thanks to our guests, over 1,130 votes were cast. After tabulating the votes, girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence was declared the winner!Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Co-chairs Christel DeHaan and Marni McKinney distributed Touchstone Awards to honorees Susan Brooks, Martha Lamkin, Judy O’Bannon, and Yvonne Perkins. Emcee Angela Ganote introduced each honoree with an anecdote about their political experience, and the four honorees delivered remarks to the guests and girls in attendance about political involvement, career successes, and striving to be strong, smart, and bold. Thanks to everyone who attended the 2008 Touchstone Awards and who cast their vote in our special election! View a slideshow of photos from the luncheon or to read more about the event.
