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June 2011
National Finals Edition
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Arrival Ceremony kicks-off 2011 National Finals
50 young women embark on a two week long journey culminating in the selection of the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2011  | | Distinguished Young Women Arrival Ceremony |
Citizens of the Gulf Coast, local officials, host families and sponsors joined together at the Mobile Regional Airport yesterday to welcome the Distinguished Young Women Class of 2011 to Mobile, Al abama for the 54th National Finals. The ceremony marked the start of a jam-packed two weeks of events, activities and rehearsals that will conclude on Saturday, June 25 with the selection of the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2011. While in Mobile, each state representative will live with a host family, a tradition that dates back to the beginning of the program in 1958. The citizens of the Gulf Coast open their arms to each of these young women and help make the National Finals experience one that remains with each participant for a lifetime. We are thrilled to have the most outstanding young women the country has to offer with us for National Finals and look forward to impacting the lives of these girls in a positive and lasting way.
___________________________________________________________ Connect with Distinguished Young Women during National Finals!! Follow along with the activities and events over the next two weeks via the Distinguished Young Women Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages. We will be updating frequently and look forward to showcasing the experiences of the Class of 2011.   
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Distinguished Young Women launches redesigned website
Just in time for National Finals, Distinguished Young Women launched a newly designed website last week. The goal in updating the site was to provide a more user-friendly experience and to improve navigability throughout the site. The new look is colorful and fresh, and geared toward attracting potential program participants.
As with all projects of this nature, there are a few remaining glitches to iron out and we ask for your patience while we complete this transition.
Check out the new site at
www.DistinguishedYW.org
Thank you to TeleVox Software for their generous support in redesigning and launching the website. They have provided top-notch service and a staff that has worked tirelessly to get the new site "just right." Learn more about TeleVox by clicking here. "Like" them on Facebook  and "Follow" on Twitter  .
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CALLING ALL PAST PARTICIPANTS: Alumnae events planned during National Finals
It's that time of year again, and the Alumnae Council is excited about the activities we have planned for past participants of Distinguished Young Women and Junior Miss programs. Please mark your calendars and join us in Mobile for the 54th Annual National Finals on June 22-25!
- Alumnae Reunion - For the second year, the Alumnae Council will host a Reunion for all past Junior Miss and Distinguished Young Women participants at any level. The reunion will be Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the home of Chris and Jessica King in Mobile. The cost is $25 per person and includes drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Please RSVP to Erin Kennemer in addition to completing the ticket form below.
- 54th National Finals and After-Party - Join us for the 54th National Preliminaries and Finals on the evenings of June 23, 24 & 25, and for the After-Finals Party on June 25.
- Full Alumnae Registration Package - Please view the Alumnae Schedule of Events to see more exciting activities that you can sign up for throughout Finals week.
Please click here to download the ticket order form for any of the alumnae events listed above and mail it to us with your payment.
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US Davis Cup and Olympic Team Members headline the Gulf Coast Tennis Challenge to benefit Distinguished Young Women
 US Davis Cup and Olympic team members Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish, and Bob and Mike Bryan will headline the Gulf Coast Tennis Challenge on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama. Proceeds will benefit Distinguished Young Women.
Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on July 9, 2011. Tickets may be purchased at the Mobile Civic Center box office 9-5, M-F, Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster online www.ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster phone 800-745-3000. Ticket prices are $24.50 and up. A limited number of VIP Packages are available by contacting Emily Ann Tatum at (251) 438-3621 or Emily Ann. Click here to learn more. |
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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! Each 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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Distinguished Young Women welcomes new staff members, says farewell to Nicole Nevill
National Headquarters is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members:
Jennifer Tolbert will be taking over as Field Director as we say farewell to Nicole Nevill, current Field Director. Nicole and her husband, Adam, will be moving to Birmingham, Alabama where Adam has accepted a job promotion. We wish the best to Nicole and Adam and will truly miss her dedication to this program and her tireless work to further the mission of Distinguished Young Women.
Jennifer joins us from the University of South Alabama where she was employed as a Career Services Coordinator. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University and a Master of Arts in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida. Jennifer is a former member of the Orlando Magic Dancers. Jennifer will be employed full-time with Distinguished Young Women and can be contacted here.
Erin Kennemer joins the national staff in the newly created role of Alumnae Coordinator. Erin will work to expand and grow our base of support from past participants of the program. She will manage the day-to-day operations of the Alumnae Council and will focus on developing and engaging the program's more than 700,000 past participants.
Prior to her position with Distinguished Young Women, Erin worked in the field of Pharmaceutical Sales along the Gulf Coast. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from Auburn University. Erin will be employed part-time with Distinguished Young Women and can be contacted 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. Volunteer If you are interested in volunteering with Distinguished Young Women, please visit www.DisitinguishedYW.org and contact the state or local program nearest to you. For Gulf Coast residents interested in volunteering at National Headquarters, please contact Valerie Shantazio at Valerie@DistinguishedYW.org.
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