Delegate Application ALA Hawai'i Girls State

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FOR JUNE 2024

For questions, please email alaHawaiiGirlsState@gmail.com

The American Legion Auxiliary Hawai'i Girls State (ALAHGS) is honored to offer this premier leadership program to the youth of Hawai'i. We are so excited that you have decided to apply. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are ALA Hawaii Girls State- but, over the summer 17,000 girls will be participating in their own state's program across the United States of America.

To be eligible to participate in the ALA Girls State/Girls Nation programs, you:
Must be in your Junior Year of High School and a United States citizen or legal inhabitant of the United States. when you apply.

**Please see below for a link to a google form for two recommendations.**

Please be sure you are available for all of these sessions:
(Final dates tba)
June 3, 5 Monday & Wednesday -5-8p ONLINE
June 8 Saturday 8am Check into HPU Aloha Tower Dorms
June 10 Pick Up at 5pm from program (location TBD)

If accepted into the prestigious ALA Hawai'i Girls State program, delegates provide a $100 donation to ALAHGS. (Please reach out if you need assistance with this. Please do not allow the money aspect to stop you from applying. We have scholarships available).

The donation serves to offset a small portion of program expenses including lodging and meals.
Donations are made once you receive acceptance into program.
To apply for scholarship, please email the Director at: alaHawaiiGirlsState@gmail.com

If you are one of the two girls chosen to attend ALA Girls Nation in July, you must be able to clear a background check by the United States government, the White House and the U.S. Secret Service.

ALAHGS is completely operated by volunteers (no paid staff).

Cancellation Policy & Donation Refund: 30 Days prior 100% Refund; Cancellation 15-29 Days prior to start date 50% Refund; Cancellation less than 15 Days to start date will result in forfeiture of donation.

ALL Delegates must arrange travel to and from the program at Hawaii Pacific University Aloha Tower Dorms.

Email *

Delegate Contact Information

Please tell us about you.

High School Name *

Please use the full name, e.g. Kapolei High School

Preferred name to be called (nickname) *

What name do you want to be called?

First Name *

(Legal name only)

Middle Name *

Last Name *

(Legal name only)

Delegate Cell Phone Number *

Email Address *

Emails could be sent any time between March - June. An active and frequently monitored email is crucial for important communications. Please do not use the same email address to register multiple delegates.

Confirm Email Address *

Please do not copy and paste, re-enter your answer.

Mailing Address *

Street address, town, state, zip

Birth Date *

YYYY

Parent/Guardian Name and Relationship *

Example: Jane Doe, Mother

Parent/Guardian Phone Information *

Phone #

Parent/Guardian Email Address *

School Information

If you have attended multiple schools, please provide only your current school's contact information.

What is your most up to date, cumulative GPA? *

High School Guidance Counselor/Dean Name *

High School Guidance Counselor/Dean Email *

High School Guidance Counselor Phone Number *

Check the following boxes to show you understand the responsibilities you are accepting as a delegate to ALA Aloha Girls Sate Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. *

You must check all these boxes to submit your application. *Organization represents the American Legion Auxiliary, not the host institution Hawaii Pacific University

I understand that the organization's* mission is to God and Country, and I will respect the views and practices of the organization* and other delegates. If you require additional reasonable accommodation, we will do our best to provide such. Please indicate your requested accommodations in your delegate biography packet.

I understand that by submitting my application and supporting documents, I am agreeing to be present at ALA Hawai'i Girls State for the entire event. (You agree that during the program you cannot leave nor have visitors at any time, unless emergency approved by Director.)

Required

Applicant Community and Leadership

Help us get to know you better and answer the following as complete as possible. Please include the academic year each activity was completed (9th-11th Grades only.)

Please List some of your favorite High School Activities. *

(e.g. teams, clubs, student government, etc.)

Please list any Honors / Awards / Achievements *

(e.g. scholastic, athletic, personal, etc.)

Please share what you do for your community. *

(e.g. organizations, volunteer work, etc.)

Tell us about what you like to do? talents / hobbies. *

(e.g. singing, writing, photography, etc.)

T-Shirt Size *

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XX-Large

Do you have an immediate relative who is serving on active military duty? *

Yes

What connections to members of the military or military veterans do you have, if any? (not necessary)

If you said yes to having military connection, select all that apply.

Father

Mother

Brother

Sister

Is the delegate/alternate a member of the American Legion Auxiliary? *

You do not need to be a member to be eligible for ALA Hawai'i Girls State

Yes

How did you hear about ALA Hawai'i Girls State? *

School Counselor

JROTC Leadership

Director Brister

ALA Hawai'i Girls State Alumna

Other:

Two delegates from ALA Hawai'i Girls State will be selected to represent Hawai'i at the ALA Girls Nation program in Washington, DC (travel and lodging costs covered by ALA) in July. *

Availability for ALA Girls Nation will not affect your application to this program (ALA Hawai'i Girls State)

Yes, if selected I am available to attend ALA Girls Nation in July

No, I am not able to attend ALA Girls Nation in July

Not yet determined if available in July to attend ALA Girls Nation

Required

Parent/Gaurdian Electronic Signature *

By typing your name below, you verify all information is true and accurate to the best of your ability. Dishonesty and misrepresentation are grounds for dismissal. You are verifying you have knowledge of this application and the contents enclosed within.

Parent/Gaurdian Approval of Donation *

By typing your name below, you verify that you will make a tax deductible donation via check of $100 to ALA Hawai'i Girls State to offset the high cost for program expenses including participant's shirt, lodging and meals. (If financial aid is needed, please email the Director at: alaHawaiiGirlsState@gmail.com)

Delegate Electronic Signature *

By typing your name below, you verify all information is true and accurate to the best of your ability. Dishonesty and misrepresentation are grounds for dismissal.

What's Next after Submitting this Application?

Mahalo for your application!
We are already proud of you for wanting to be a part of making your world a better place.

1. URGENT: PLEASE send link below to two people to complete.
(It is a fillable google doc recommendation form.).
DUE March 15, 2024.

link for google form recommendations is: https://forms.gle/AzY1YiPdXWBqChot7

Please have your parent or guardian review this information prior to submitting the application.
While ALA Hawai'i Girls State would like to be able to accept all applicants, our program can only accept a limited number of candidates. A follow up email will be sent by April 2 , which will include an announcement stating whether or not you have qualified for the Interview Stage.

Again, thank you for applying.
Please let us know if you have any questions.

alaHawaiiGirlsState@gmail.com
www.HawaiiGirlsState.org

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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