In this year of 2018, I desire for each of you the gift of alignment to manifest your visions, dreams, and desires. I hope that each of you set your intentions to be disciplined, determined, focused and optimistic enough to be a disruptor of love and be about what matters in your lives!
I am still basking in the excitement of our recent 7
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Annual SAVE A GIRL, SAVE A WORLD retreat! I think each of us had an awesome, fulfilling experience of creating new relationships, providing unconditional service, and most of all the experience of sharing the sisterly love which allowed us to receive and give the gift of mentoring! I’m also thrilled that we were in the presence of innovative and powerful and women who shared nuggets of information to enhance our daily lives!
SAVE A GIRL, SAVE A WORLD’s 2017 theme was “
Transformation= Passion, Service & Strategy.
” We led with the concept of
“Passion”
which was showcased in all of our content, engagement and speaker presentations. Our goal was for each of you to have an intense and enthusiastic desire for your lives and that of your community. I‘m proud to say that through all of our retreat joint efforts, we were able to engage, encourage, have a dialogue and help some of you realize your “Passion.”
Save A Girl, Save A World was busy, busy, busy in 2017. We began our year in Atlanta, GA for Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB). We went to Charlotte, NC for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament and Toyota Green Initiative. In Houston, TX, SAGSAW representation competed in the CSTEM competition and went to Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Black Caucus Conference. Our last stop was back in Atlanta for our 7th Annual Mentorship Retreat; which we hope you enjoyed as much as we did
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As we move forward, this is the season of the past, present, and future coming together for…..FEMALE POWER! Women have always been the game changers, long before it being popular. In my world, you have always been brilliant, beautiful, young women and it is my passion to assist in developing and nurturing your greatness for you and the world to celebrate. The SAVE A GIRL, SAVE A WORLD mentoring initiative’s mission is transformative power!
We look forward to each of you to revolutionize our future! It’s your handbook - and we hope, your inspiration for making change! I can hardly wait to see the next several years of SAVE A GIRL, SAVE A WORLD mentees grow and make history!!
In Grace & Gratitude,
Glenda A. Gill, Founder
"Educate a man, you educate an individual. Education a woman, you educate a nation."
-African Proverb
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Honda Battle of the Bands
Atlanta, GA
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Mentors and mentees from Bennett College and The Middle College at Bennett joined our core team and board members at Honda Battle of the Bands in January 2017. Shelia Coates, Be Your Own Brand, drop some knowledge about personal branding. Whether you like it or not - You are your own brand and Shelia told us exactly how to WIN by gaining the competitive a edge, increasing our confidence, and creating a personal branding statement. Remember to always BYOB!
www.BYOBUNLIMITED.com
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Ready, Set, Go
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To be eligible for Honda Battle of the Bands you must:
- Be ready to participate by having maintained consistent communication with members of your mentorship triad, reviewing the application and requirements, and printing volunteer verification form. If you are having trouble connecting with anyone you should email info@saveagirlsaveaworld.org.
- Set up a day to be of service to others. Check your local area for possible volunteer opportunities or click here for suggestions
- Go complete the application on our website and upload your completed volunteer verification.
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CIAA Tournament & Toyota Green Initiative
Charlotte, NC
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In February, we headed to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) sponsored by Toyota. Six Bennett College students and three mentees enjoyed a weekend of bonding, service, and watching some FINE college brothas play basketball. Yes we said FINE brothas!!
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2017 National CSTEM Challenge
Houston, TX
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In November 2016, we launched our partnership with Reagan Flowers, CSTEM and in May 2017, mentees Demaris Banister, Opehlia Murray, and Sha'Quory Hines, competed in the C-Stem Competition in Houston, TX. During the competion 26 schools from Texas, Maryland, Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Oregon, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school seniors, competed in robotics, innovation, computer programming, art, film, photography, mural, sculpture and debate. The competition was intense and the students were gracious competitors and we are excited to say the SAG, SAW girls placed 2nd place in the film competition. Click
here
to see their film competition video. Please email us if you are interested in leading a group or participating in the 2018 film competition.
Click
here
to listen to Reagan Flowers, CSTEM, interview Glenda Gill, SAG, SAW Founder, Aisha Habeeb, Program Manager, and Machelle Williams, Board Member and Mentor.
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Save the date for the National CSTEM Challenge
April 28, 2018, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
hosted at The Health Museum of Houston, 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
Registration open now through the end of February
If interested in participating, email info@saveagirlsaveaworld.org
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47th annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Conference
Washington, D.C.
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Ophelia Murray recaps her experience at the CBCF Conference
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"Auntie" Maxine Waters,
U.S. Representative, California,
at Sojourner Truth Women's Leadership Reception
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Left to right: Aisha Habeeb, SAGSAW Program Manager, Ophelia Murray, Bennett College Mentee & SAGSAW Ambassador, and Angela Polk, Program Manager for Ford Motor Company Fund
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Clark Atlanta University hosts SAG, SAW for the 2017 Mentorship Retreat
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Hello Ms. Glenda,
I am humbled and eternally grateful for your presence in my life. Your mentorship, selflessness and generous heart have made a profound impact on my life. I am extremely blessed knowing that my life will be completely different because I have great mentors. You and SAGSAW have empowered me to become a better woman, friend, sister and all around person. You, Ms. Glenda have been of the biggest blessings of my life. Thank you for all that you are and for being everything I ever hope to be.
Thank you so much for the scholarship award, and for your encouragement. You are a great role model and your mentorship organization is amazing. I really appreciate the work you are doing to uplift and influence young women. I am deeply humbled by your thoughtfulness, encouragement, and leadership. Please send a special thank you to all those that have continued to donate to the mentoring program. I appreciate all that this program provided me, I am now a Peer Supporter with the Counselor's Office here at Bennett College. You are awesome! Again, thank you so much for your generosity.
Have a joyous and safe holiday season and a happy New Year!
Respectfully,
Miss Aravia A. Patterson'18
Biology/Africana Women's Studies Major
President of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Triota Honors Society
Bennett College for Women
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Aisha,
I want to take a moment to say thank you for the invite to join you at the 7th Annual SAGSAW retreat. I was invited by my friend Jennifer Ransaw-Smith, who attended 3 years in a row. She raved about [the program] & I am so glad I made the time to come. It was well executed.
The way in which you so unselfishly get it done stood out to me. I couldn't believe the evening before you were going to fill all those bags on your own. You are spectacular example of service, I appreciate you and the entire Save A Girl, Save A World team.
-Elisha Lowe
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Dear SAGSAW,
I wanted to send a quick note of gratitude for being involved in the SAGSAW retreat. I loved meeting my mentees, but enjoyed my time with the other mentors just as much. The programming was relevant and informative and the weekend went smoothly without a hitch. Thanks again for all your hard work.
-Kamilah Cole
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Three Tips to Owning 2018
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No matter your age or experience, most people remark 2017 as one of the most challenging years in recent memory. Even if your individual world was not rattled by sudden and unexpected change and unfortunate events, the world around you was raging a very visible battle. We saw turbulent change in our nations leadership from Barak Obama to Donald Trump. We waited with baited breath to hear what was going to happen to our nations healthcare. We heard about officer-involved shootings and encountered various types of terrorism both locally and abroad. This is just some of the news, so as you may expect, many of us are looking for ways to start 2018 with some solid footing and some tactics to help us keep our heads about us as we move toward our goals this year.
First
, don’t stumble on what is behind you. If it is over, leave it in the past. Very often we can hold on to an old experience or fear that can cripple our ability to move forward. If it has already past, don’t fall down as if it is still at your feet. As we move confidently into this year, let’s make sure that we take lessons we have learned, but leave the past in the past. This way we have room for a bright future.
Second
, prioritize community over competition. There is always going to be someone who has achieved more than you, has more connections than you, is more popular than you, but when you decide to compete with someone, you are giving them the lead. You are making them the bar, when in reality, you may be able to achieve more without limitations set by someone else. Instead, look to build community with others around you so you can learn from them and teach others. Look for opportunities to help someone be better and be open to accepting help from others – even if they are interested in similar things as you. Creating a sense of community helps everyone rise because we are all lifting each other.
Lastly
, take smart risks, and lean into your bravery. Put very simply, if something scares you, that shouldn’t scare you, you should probably try it. It’s ok to be afraid of scary movies or suspicious strangers. It doesn’t make sense to be afraid to speak publicly. It doesn’t make sense to be afraid to make new friends. It doesn’t make sense to be afraid to try a new hobby. Sometimes the anxiety we feel around doing something we haven’t done before is an opportunity to be brave and expand our skills. The next time you are nervous about something, ask yourself, “does it make sense for me to be afraid of this?” If it doesn’t, give it a shot.
What are some other behaviors you plan to implement to help you win this year? S
hare them with me by using the hashtag #SAGSAWWin2018 on social media.
-Amber Cabral, Founder of Cabral Consulting LLC., and SAGSAW Career Panelist
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Congratulations!!!
2017 Winners
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Aravia Patterson
, Senior, Bennett College Recipient of Kathleen L.M. Wilkes Scholarship sponsored by
Volkswagen Group of America
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Alexis Holman
, Junior, Clark Atlanta University
Recipient of Kathleen L.M. Wilkes Scholarship sponsored by Volkswagen Group of America
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Ophelia Murray
, Junior, Bennett College,
Sonia Jackson Myles' Dreamwalkers Academy Recipient
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Arneshia Scott,
Junior, Clark Atlanta University
Sonia Jackson Myles' Dreamwalkers Academy Recipient
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When was the last time you experienced something for the very first time? I get it, it’s the time of the year where we are busy planning goals, crushing them and soaring to higher heights. You’re saving more, gifting and celebrating others but, oftentimes, we almost always forget one thing...OURSELVES!!! I know I do.
Being of service is something I love, love, love to do💜. I am grateful that God provided me with the spirit and ability to be in service to others. I thank each and every one of you for allowing me to serve you through your participation and involvement with Save A Girl, Save a World. It has been a wonderful 7 years and I am looking forward to 7 more, however, in the spirit of setting goals and continuing to be of service, I ask God for the spirit and ability to serve myself.
While planning this year, I have made plans to do 12 things for the very first time. I have set a day each month to experience a first time. I challenge each of you to do the same. Take some time and be of service to yourself and enjoy some first-time experiences. Feel free to share them with me by using the hashtag #SAGSAWFirstTime on social media.
- Aisha Habeeb, SAGSAW Program Manager
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SAVE A GIRL, SAVE A WORLD has a 2018 Book Challenge - “The Hate You Give” by Angie Thomas.
There is a
bonus
incentive for the first 4 students that are interested in reading this book by January 27th. Please contact
info@saveagirlsaveaworld.org for more details!
#Mysterious
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Thank you for your support!
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In closing and as a reminder, I encourage each of you to remain engaged with your mentors/mentees via our website, www.saveagirlsaveaworld.org, our various social media platforms and of course by way of old-fashion telephone calls and texts. We ask that you participate in our upcoming webinar series, engage in opportunities provided by our content partners, CSTEM and World of Money, along with attending some of the exciting events and activities we have planned for 2018!
If you are interested in contributing to the newsletter, volunteering with
Save A Girl, Save A World or have some great ideas you want to share
email us
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Detroit, MI 48221
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