
EMPOWER, SUPPORT, INSPIRE, GUIDE
Encouraging young Newfoundland and Labrador women to follow their dreams, believe in themselves and achieve personal, educational and career success
St. Anthony, Roddickton, Makkovik, Carbonear, Harbour Breton, Bay Roberts, St. Lawrence, St. John's, Ferryland, Clarenville, Bay D'Espoir, Ferryland....... more to come
What is “Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU”?
This is an evening of personal development and empowerment, inspiration, information, networking and fun. The sessions focus on topics such as, self-esteem, body image, physical fitness, hygiene and relationships.
Why was this workshop created?
- To empower, support, inspire, enhance and guide young women to achieve personal success in their lives.
- To raise awareness, connect, and provide young women with people, associations, and agencies available to them to aid in their success.
- To encourage young women to follow their dreams and “Believe in Themselves” to achieve success.
Who is behind Girl Power! success?
Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU was conceived and organized by Kayla Carroll, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009/2010, as part of her personal platform to empower youth, particularly young women to strive to be the best that they can be. Kayla is an inspirational role model and welcomes the opportunity to speak to young women about issues that concern them.
Who can go?
Young women in grades 4-7
How much does it cost?
There is no cost to attend the event.
Program
- Welcome from Kayla Carroll, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009/2010
- T-shirt decorating
- Group discussion and nail painting (have fun with colors while discussing how the media influences how we feel about and see ourselves)
- Becoming a woman (what you need to know)
- Collage making - Real vs. Fake Beauty
- Dancing and Snacks
- Movie time
- Picture time! (have your picture taken with Kayla Carroll, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009-2010)
WE CAN ACCOMMODATE 30 GIRLS PER EVENT
EVENT #6 - St. Lawrence
When: March 27, 2010
Where : St. Lawrence Academy
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- St. Lawrence Community Youth Network
- Burin Peninsula Chiropractic - Dr. Paul Slaney
- Wal-Mart
- St. Lawrence Academy
Volunteer Support
- Tracey Slaney
- Kendra Clarke
- Danielle Issacs
- Allison Dunphy
To register for the St. Lawrence event, joing the Facebook event called: Girl Power, or contact Tracey at: the Community Youth Network.
EVENT #5 - Harbour Breton
When: March 13, 2010
Where : CYN Community Centre
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- Harbour Breton Community Youth Network
- The Southern Port Hotel
- Primary Health Care
Volunteer Support
- Danielle Parrott
- Tracie Carter
- Lesley-Anne Hynes
EVENT #4 - Carbonear

Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU event - Carbonear
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Sponsors
- Communities Against Violence Committee
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- Keyin College
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Subway
- KIXX Country 103.9 FM
Volunteer Support
- Cheryl Rowe
- Gerianne Rowe
- Nancy George
- Patricia Butt
- Wynette Clarke
- Marilyn Dion
- Dawn Parsons
- Courtney Bateman
- Melissa Walters
- Julia Butt
- Jessica Mercer
- Latoya Boland, Miss Teen Trinity Conception
- Sarah Downey, Miss Central Avalon Achievement
- Jessica McCarthy, Miss Carbonear
EVENT #3 - Makkovik, Labrador (TO BE RESCHEDULED)
When: August 29, 2009
Where : J.C. Erhardt Memorial School, Makkovik, Labrador
Admission: FREE
Sponsors
- Makkovik Trust Fund
- Terry's Tents
- Aurora
- Makkovik Trust Fund
- Nunatsiavut Government Post-Secondary Student Support Program
- Makkovik Recreation
- Great Canadian Dollar Store
Volunteer Support
- Tobey Andersen (Miss Teen Labrador Achievement 2008)
- Andrea Andersen (2nd Runner-up, Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2009)
Event # 2 - Roddickton / Bide Arm
Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU event held in Roddickton / Bide Arm
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Sponsors
- Roddickton-Bide Arm Recreation Committee
Volunteer Support
- Glenda Hillier
- Sheila Fitzgerald
- Danica Casell
- Kathryn Smith
Event #1 - St. Anthony

Girl Power! FINDING the BEST YOU event held in St. Anthony
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Sponsors
- Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program
- St. Anthony Basin Resources (SABRI)
- Northern Wellness Coalition
- Northern Committee Against Violence
- Anthony Insurance
- Grenfell Heritage Hotel and Suites
- French Island B&B
- Celie Parsons
- Sutton Group-Humber Realty Ltd (Kevin Simms)
- Northern Office
- Pizza Delight
- Foodland (St. Anthony)
- Co-op (St. Anthony)
- Gloria Toope
- Charles Reardon
- Bern Bromley
- Melvin Pittman
- Mary Coombs
- Pius and Nora Lavers
- Ronald Pittman
- Christine and Royal Genge
- Tony Randell
- Judy Tucker
- Heather Peyton
Volunteers
- Beverly Simms, RN, BN, PHN
- Kathryn Smith
- Kimi Green
- Nikki Carroll
- Doris Bartlett
- Debbie Richards