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Distinguished Young Woman of America participates in GoDaddy.com Bowl Game festivities
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Madison Leonard, Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2010, visited Mobile, Alabama this January to participate in the GoDaddy.com Bowl Game festivities. Madison's schedule was packed full of exciting events during her visit including the GoDaddy.com Bowl Mayor's Luncheon, Greer's/Press-Register Mardi Gras Parade, and GoDaddy.com Bowl Game featuring Middle Tennessee State University versus Miami University of Ohio. Madison participated in the coin toss prior to the start of the game and entertained the crowd with a vocal performance of God Bless America at the start of the third quarter. In addition, Madison had the opportunity to meet Danika Patrick, Indy Car and NASCAR driver, who was the keynote speaker at the GoDaddy.com Bowl Mayor's Luncheon. To see more photos of Madison from the GoDaddy.com Bowl game, visit our  Facebook page.
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New Name | New Year | New You
CALLING ALL PAST PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS and FRIENDS!!
As we make our way into the new year, we hope to catch up with our loyal supporters, past participants and friends. If you were a past participant of the program (local, state, or national level) or have volunteered for the program at any point (local, state or national level), please take a moment to fill out a brief information form by clicking here. We are eager to learn what you are up to and keep our records as up-to-date as possible.
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Sponsor Spotlight - Master Boat Builders
Sponsors help Distinguished Young Women offer more than $150,000 in cash scholarships to deserving young women each year.
Distinguished Young Women is excited to welcome a new Category Sponsor for the 54th Annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Master Boat Builders has been a dedicated sponsor to the program for several years and we are proud to announce that they have increased their contribution level to $15,000. This special sponsorship allows us to award cash scholarships to the contestants who excel in the interview category of the program at this year's National Finals. The entire Distinguished Young Women family extends its sincere gratitude to Mike Rice, President of Master Boat Builders and valued Distinguished Young Women Board Member, for his dedicated commitment to the organization and its mission.
Master Boat Builders, Inc. opened in 1979 with a vision to build quality boats for quality minded customers. Thirty-two years later, that tradition of quality continues. Master Boat Builders specializes in work boats, with an emphasis on WORK. You can visit them on the web at www.masterboat.net.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities with Distinguished Young Women? Contact Emily Ann Tatum, Development Director, at EmilyAnn@DistinguishedYW.org.
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"Wear This, Toss That!"
 Amy E. Goodman, former America's Junior Miss, releases new book with fashion tips for the real woman who wants to shake up her wardrobe.
Click here to check out more about "Wear This, Toss That!" on Facebook.
Click here to pre-order a copy of "Wear This, Toss That!" at Amazon.com.
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Distinguished Young Women - Class of 2011
As of today, 26 young women have been selected to represent their state and compete for their share of valuable cash scholarships at the 54th Annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals this June. Click here to check out the latest additions to the Class of 2011.
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Distinguished Young Women says farewell to Cassidy Grimes
Stephanie Bradford joins the organization's team as Communications Director
Distinguished Young Women extends its sincere thanks to Cassidy Grimes for her dedicated service to the organization as Communications Director for the past four years. Cassidy will remain involved with the organization in a volunteer capacity. Cassidy and her husband are expecting their second child this summer. Stephani e Bradford has taken over as Communications Director effective January 3. Prior to joining the Distinguished Young Women team, Bradford was employed by JJPR Agency as a project liaison for the ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA grand opening events. In addition, Bradford has worked as Campaign Coordinator at GulfQuest and as an intern in the Communications Department at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. Bradford graduated cum laude from Auburn University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations. A native of Mobile, Bradford attended Davidson High School and participated in the Mobile County Junior Miss program. Upon returning to Mobile, she continued her involvement with the organization as a member of the Distinguished Alliance and as a National Finals volunteer.
Contact Stephanie at Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org.
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Medallions
Attention State & Local Chairs:
You can trade in your unused AJM bronze medallions for a Distinguished Young Women medallion. Interested in doing so? Just contact Nicole@DistinguishedYW.org for details. Deadline is February 28, 2011.
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Merchandise &
AJM Clearance Sale
We have a few extra Disinguished Young Women t-shirts, "Junior Misses are Distinguished Young Women" t-shirts and AJM Clearance Items.
Contact Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org to order your items today! Quantities and sizes are limited.
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Get Connected
Donate Whether you are able to contribute financially, provide in-kind services or help us secure a new sponsor, we appreciate your efforts to support Distinguished Young Women. Click here for more info or contact Emily Ann Tatum, Development Director, at EmilyAnn@DistinguishedYW.org. Social Networks
Join us on  Facebook,  Twitter and  YouTube. Upcoming Events The 3rd Annual 7th on the Hill Fashion Event is set for March 30, 2011. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here! More details to come in next month's newsletter.
Volunteer We need volunteers to help with programs in New Mexico, North Dakota, Maine, Illinois, and Nevada. If you or someone you know can help, please contact Nicole Nevill at Nicole@DistinguishedYW.org.
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