The Minnesota Department of the American Legion Auxiliary is hosting the 70th annual Girls State event from June 12-18 at the Bethel University in St. Paul. The Elk River American Legion Post Auxiliary is providing funding to send up to three junior girls from the Elk River area to this program in citizenship and Americanism. The purpose of this program is to:
•develop leadership and pride as American citizens
•educate citizens about our system of government
•instill a greater understanding of Americanism
•stimulate a desire to maintain our democratic government processes.
This is achieved by establishing city, county and state government using mock campaigns, caucusing, debating, voting and parliamentary procedures. Other activities include a day at the Capitol, well-known speakers, patriotic ceremonies and a judicial court system.
Contact Sylvia Frolik of the Elk River American Legion Auxiliary at 763-772-4841 (email sylviafrolik@gmail.com) for more information and application forms. Application deadline is March 4.