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SNEAK PEAK: 54th Distinguished Young Women National Finals  New Choreographers, Judges, Sponsors and more!
As June quickly approaches, National Headquarters is busy preparing for the 54th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. In addition to an outstanding class of Distinguished Young Women for 2011, we are looking forward to welcoming two new additions to the National Finals production team this year.  Casey Noblett, a former North Carolina's Junior Miss as well as 2nd-runner up to America's Junior Miss in 1997, has been involved in the Distinguished Young Women program since she could walk. Her parents served as judges and production managers and her mother was a choreographer for a local program. She has served as the choreographer for North Carolina's Junior Miss and Georgia's Junior Miss. Casey is an interim choreographer for the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team, Atlanta Dance Theatre, Atlanta Workshop Players, and the Gainesville Ballet. She is the owner and director of N-House Productions and lives in Atlanta with her husband Dan and two girls Ava-Marie and Senzie.
Robert Gosnell is from North Carolina and is no stranger to the Distinguished Young Women Program. His father served as a local chairman, on the state committee, and state chairman in 1992 for North Carolina. He is the Associate Director/Performer with Atlanta Dance Theater, Faculty member/Guest Artist with Roswell Dance Theatre, and staff member with N-House Productions under the leadership of Casey Noblett. In the judging category, Distinguished Young Women welcomes a dynamic panel of individuals charged with the difficult task of awarding the Class of 2011 with more than $125,000 in college scholarships. - Tina Savas - Author of Women of True Grit, highlighting women who set firsts in their fields
- Maureen Collins - America's Junior Miss 1960, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and currently serves as a dedicated community volunteer
- Sally Brinton - world renowned pianist and mother to three past Junior Miss participants
- Dufftin Garcia - an accomplished dancer and artistic director of Trenton Education Dance Institute
- Will North - a singer/songwriter, actor, and dancer; recently released "American Southern Boy," a country album
Distinguished Young Women is proud to announce a new sponsor for the 2011 National Finals! Eastern Shore Toyota, located in Daphne, Alabama, joins Distinguished Young Women as a National Sponsor and will also award five new satellite scholarships for leadership. In addition, Eastern Shore Toyota will be hosting an exciting event for the 50 state representatives during national finals on-site at their dealership. If you are in the Mobile Bay area, mark your calendar for June 18. You will not want to miss this Toyota Extravaganza! Through their generous contribution, Eastern Shore Toyota will also sponsor the State Specialty Party on Saturday, June 25. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Esfahani and the Eastern Shore Toyota team to the Distinguished Young Women family. Visit Eastern Shore Toyota online at www.easternshoretoyota.com.  Returning to the National Finals team this year as a dedicated sponsor is Fairhope, AL based J.EDWARD cosmetics, the official cosmetic line for Distinguished Young Women. The J.EDWARD team spends several hours back stage each night of competition getting our girls ready at National Finals! The J.EDWARD team also recently glamorized the models in the 7th on the Hill and Rock the Runway Fashion Events benefiting Distinguished Young Women. J.EDWARD's Perfect Pocket Lip Gloss Kit was recently featured in the VIP gift bags and Editor's Choice Basket at the 2010 Emmy Awards! The good news is you can purchase the lip gloss kit too! Check out www.jedwardbeauty.com for more details.
Don't forget to take a look at the Distinguished Young Women Class of 2011! These young women will arrive in Mobile, Alabama on Sunday, June 12 to begin a unique journey that will culminate with an exciting on-stage competition showcasing their unique talents and abilities. National Finals will take place June 23, 24 and 25 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. In the coming weeks, we will be adding additional information for National Finals to the Distinguished Young Women website. Visit www.distinguishedyw.org/about/national_finals. |
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Third annual National Be Your Best Self Week celebrated across the country
View photos and video from National Be Your Best Self Week on Facebook!
This week, April 25-29, marked the third annual National Be Your Best Self Week. Distinguished Young Women dispatched many of the nation's best and brightest young women to Boys & Girls Clubs and other organizations nationwide to share messages of positive self esteem and personal development.
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Program participants talked to young people about being physically fit and drug free, serving their communities, staying in school, setting and achieving goals, and living by moral and ethical principles. Each participant used their own talents and life experiences to present the message through creative and fun methods that engaged the young people they met.
Young people who agreed to accept the Be Your Best Self challenge completed pledge cards as a personal commitment to be healthy, studious, involved, ambitious, and responsible. Madison Leonard, Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2010, also participated in National Be Your Best Self Week when she visited the Boys & Girls Club Malibu Teen Center in California. Leonard is a freshman at Pepperdine University.
New this year for National Be Your Best Self Week is the addition of the Distinguished Outreach Award. Any 2011 program year participant (local, at-large and state level; does not include state winners) who made a National Be Your Best Self Week presentation and submits the required materials is eligible for a $500 cash scholarship we will award at National Finals in June. For more information on the Distinguished Outreach Award, click here.
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More than $100,00 dollars raised through 7th on the Hill & Rock the  Runway
March 30 marked the third annual 7th on the Hill Fashion Event and the second annual Father-Daughter Rock the Runway Fashion Event. Thanks to a dedicated committee and our two presenting sponsors, we were able to raise more than $100,000 for Distinguished Young Women! IP Casino Resort and Spa (www.ipbiloxi.com), partnering with The Bacot McCarty Foundation (www.bacotmccarty.org), contributed $50,000 to underwrite the event expenses. Every penny raised through ticket sales, auction items, and donations will go toward continuing the mission of Distinguished Young Women. We are truly grateful to our sponsors and the dedicated committee members and volunteers that made this event a success. 
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Purchase your copy of Full Bloom TODAY!
The perfect graduation, mother's day or birthday gift for the special women in your life.
Have you purchased your copy of Full Bloom: Cultivating Success? The compilation of essays released earlier this year by Distinguished Young Women is inspiring and relevant for today's women of all ages. Whether you purchase a copy for yourself or as a gift for a special woman in your life, make sure to get your copy TODAY! The sale of Full Bloom: Cultivating Success goes to support Distinguished Young Women programs at all levels - local, state and national. Click here to learn more and to place your order. http://www.distinguishedyw.org/about/full_bloom/. |
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CALLING ALL PAST PARTICIPANTS: Join the Alumnae Council of Distinguished Young Women
What is the Alumnae Council?
The Alumnae Council of Distinguished Young Women is a sisterhood of women who have participated in our program at any level. It is a wonderful way to stay connected, develop a network of contacts, and give back to the organization that has touched so many lives. The Alumnae Council proudly sponsors the scholarships for the Be Your Best Self Awards and the Spirit Award at National Finals, helps struggling state programs by providing operational or scholarship funds, and provides personal and professional networking opportunities for the Alumnae Council members.
What is the Cost?
Your dues are minimal:
- $20 for students, participation year 2007-2011
- $30 for participation years 1958-2006
Joining the Council is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Visit www.distinguishedyw.org/login
- Enter your Username (email address) and Password. If you do not remember your Password, click HERE.
- Once logged in, click on "My Profile" and then "Council Membership" from the tabs on the right hand side of the page.
For more information on the Alumnae Council of Distinguished Young Women, visit www.distinguishedyw.org/about/alumnae/ or contact Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org
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Save the Date!
5th Annual Wintzell's Golf Classic benefiting Distinguished Young Women set for Friday, June 17
Join Us Friday, June 17, 2011
for the 5th Annual Wintzell's Golf Classic
Lakewood Golf Club at The Grand Hotel - Point Clear, AL
Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Register by May 15th
for a chance to win a Two Night Stay at the
Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL and Two Free Rounds of Golf
Click here to register today!
There are a few more sponsorships available, for more information click here .
Proceeds benefit Distinguished Young Women.
For information on the event, click here.
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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 - 54th Annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals, June 23, 24 & 25, 2011. More information coming soon!
Volunteer We need volunteers to help with National Finals. If you or someone you know can help, please contact Valerie Shantazio at Valerie@DistinguishedYW.org.
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