New York Liberty vs. Sacramento Monarchs
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza
Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets
New York, New York 10001
Time: Game Tip off @ 4pm
Sunday, June 8, 2008
EmPower Girls Week activities not only help girls to be more confident about themselves and their abilities, but also have a positive impact in their community, where they stand out as examples of how girls are making a positive difference in society. This program also builds on meaningful relationships that promote harmony throughout the community, which in turn translates into a true formula for success in the real game of life.
The Girls will have the opportunity to meet with the New York Liberty Team and star players. One lucky girl will participate in an exclusive on court meeting with the Liberty and Monarchs team captains prior to tip off. It is anticipated that eight thousand (8000) fans will attend this event.
About EmPower Girls Week
New York State joins with Giolai (formerly Tomorrow Leaders, Inc.) in 2007 to launch "EmPower Girls Week" - a weeklong observence that takes place every 2nd week of June.
EmPower Girls
Week is the brainchild of Pamela N. Njapa-Minyard, Founder and Executive Director of Giolai. EmPower Girls Week is designed to help build self-esteem among girls and encourage them to grow into healthy, strong and successful women as they prepare to make future education and career choices. This weeklong event welcomes all young
girls to prepare for tomorrow by discussing, sharing, and creating the future they envision for themselves...from how they want their work, home, and community lives to be, to how they want the world to be...and by thinking about our world today and how they can help make it better!
Therefore, I, David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New York, do hereby proclaim June 8-14, 2008 as EmPower Girls Week" New York State Governor David Paterson, May 19, 2008.
About Giolai (Girls Institute of Leadership and Integration)
Giolai (formerly Tomorrow Leaders, Inc.) is a Westchester based not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to enhancing the future for girls 11 to 18 who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Giolai helps girls to become responsible, self-reliant and successful students who will grow into equally successful adults and members of their communities. Giolai's curriculum encompasses hands on leadership training, health education, monthly etiquette sessions, and academic excellence. Giolai programs are being delivered throughout Westchester and the Bronx in after-school settings to empower and educate girls of color, mostly from underserved communities. The Giolai program is currently running in the New Rochelle, Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, and New York City School District and has served over 500 girls.
For more information on Giolai visit: http://www.giolai.com
About State Farm – Gold Sponsor
State Farm's mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.
We are people who make it our business to be like a good neighbor; who built a premier company by selling and keeping promises through our marketing partnership;
Our success is built on a foundation of shared values -- quality service and relationships, mutual trust, integrity and financial strength.
Our vision for the future is to be the customer's first and best choice in the products and services we provide. We will continue to be the leader in the insurance industry and we will become a leader in the financial services arena. Our customers' needs will determine our path. Our values will guide us.
About the WNBA
Comprised of 14 teams and entering its 12th season, the WNBA is the longest-running and most successful women’s professional team sports league in America. The 2008 season tips off May 17 with ESPN2 again providing appointment viewing in the form of its “WNBA Tuesdays” telecasts. Combined coverage on ABC and ESPN2 will include 21 national telecasts, while NBA TV, the league’s 24-hour television network, will offer 70 regular-season contests.
The WNBA is deeply committed to WNBA CARES programs that improve the quality of life for all people, with a special emphasis on promoting health and fitness, heart health awareness, reading and youth basketball programs. For more information on the WNBA, log on to www.wnba.com.
