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Posted on 10/12/2005 8:46:22 PM PDT by Kentucky
List of the Girls Inc Board of Directors
Some surprises here. Wal-mart, Home Depot, Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson, .....maybe we need to be calling and emailing more than just American Girl.
Are these corporations aware of what Girls Inc advocates?
Girls Incorporated National Board of Directors 2005-2006
Val Ackerman, Founding President Women's National Basketball Association; New York, NY
Susie Buffett, Community Volunteer, (Board Secretary) Omaha, NE
Francis X. Burnes III, Former Managing Director (Retired) JP Morgan Chase; New York, NY
Cathy Duffy, Chief Executive Officer (Region III Representative) Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire; Manchester, NH
Michael L. Dweck, Managing Director Goldman, Sachs & Co., New York, NY
Susan Fedell, Executive Director (Region II Representative) Youth & Family Services; Rapid City, South Dakota
Teresa A. Hanratty, Senior Vice President of Field Management & Growth Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Bridgette Heller, Global President -- Baby, Kids & Wound Care Franchise Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company; Skillman, NJ
Yvonne R. Jackson, President BeecherJackson Consulting; Coral Gables, FL
Lawrence V. Jackson, Executive Vice President, People Division Wal-Mart Stores Inc.; Bentonville, AR
Ingrid Saunders Jones, Senior Vice President, Corporate External Affairs The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
Lois D. Juliber, Former Vice Chair (Retired) Colgate-Palmolive Company, New York, NY
Barbara Levy Landes, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Public Broadcast Service; Alexandria, VA
Laura Lasko, Executive Director (Region IV Representative) Girls Inc. of the Central Savannah River Area; Augusta, GA
Debra L. Lee, President & Chief Operating Officer, (Board Vice-Chair) BET Holdings II, Inc.; Washington, DC
Tom Lynch, CEO/Executive Producer The Tom Lynch Company; Los Angeles, CA
Lee Marks, Photographer Dealer & Consultant Lee Marks Fine Art, Shelbyville, IN
Donna Brace Ogilvie (Distinguished Board Chair) Riverside, CT
Kalli O'Malley, Esq. (Volunteer Region II Representative) Former Prosecutor and Civil Trial Attorney; Houston, TX
Susan F. Pollack, Esq. Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, LLP; New York, NY
LeAnn Priebe, President, Wireless Operations/Central Region Cingular Wireless, Plano, TX
Joyce M. Roché, President & CEO Girls Inc.; New York, NY
Brooke Schwartz, Senior Manager, (Region I Representative) Deloitte Consulting LLP, Oakland, CA
Joan M. Squires, Executive Vice President Mutual of America, New York, NY
Ellen Stafford-Sigg, Principal, (Board Treasurer) Deloitte Consulting LLP; New York, NY
W. Lee Thuston, Esq., Partner, (Volunteer Region IV Representative) Burr & Forman, LLP; Birmingham, AL
Carol Tomé, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer The Home Depot; Atlanta, GA
Janice L. Warne, Managing Director, (Board Chair) Citigroup Global Markets Inc.; New York, NY American Girl was established as Pleasant Company in 1985 by founder Pleasant T. Rowland, a former educator and publisher of educational materials. She created the American Girl brand as a way to educate and entertain girls with quality books, dolls, and toys that integrate learning and play experiences while emphasizing important traditional values. Since that time, American Girl has become one of the nation's most respected brands and has earned the loyal following of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators.
Mattel, Inc., the world's leading toy maker, acquired the American Girl business in 1998. The company continues to operate as an independent subsidiary out of its main headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin. In July 2000, Ellen L. Brothers succeeded Pleasant T. Rowland as president of American Girl and executive vice president of Mattel. Ms. Brothers also currently serves on Mattel's management committee.
AMERICAN GIRL® ENCOURAGES GIRLS TO TELL THE WORLD “I CAN”
New Cause-Related Program to Benefit Girls Inc.®
Middleton, WI – August 22, 2005 – For nearly 20 years, American Girl® has encouraged girls to believe in their strength and to follow their dreams—through engaging books and dolls, as well as unforgettable experiences. To reinforce its mission to celebrate all that girls are and all they can be, American Girl is launching the “I CAN” program on September 19, 2005. Through this powerful initiative, girls can tell the world they are capable of anything they set their minds to by wearing the official American Girl “I CAN” band and signing the “I CAN” promise, which girls keep as a reminder to believe in themselves and in each other:
American Girl “I CAN” Promise
I can be myself, follow my dreams, and
always do my best. I can reach for the stars,
lend a hand to others, and be a good friend.
I can make a difference! I promise to try
Each $1.00 “I CAN” band features American Girl’s signature berry-colored star and can be worn as a bracelet, a ponytail holder, a zipper pull, a backpack charm, or however a girl chooses to express her individuality. Net proceeds of all band sales will benefit Girls Inc.®, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and boldSM. Through educational programs that encourage girls ages 6–18 to master physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges, Girls Inc. has helped millions of girls realize their potential. In addition to net proceeds of band sales, American Girl is donating $50,000 to Girls Inc. in support of these educational programs.
“At American Girl, we want every girl to recognize that she is talented, unique, and full of amazing possibilities,” says Ellen L. Brothers, president of American Girl, Inc. “Through ‘I CAN’, we hope girls will see that when they like themselves for who they are, there is no limit to what they can accomplish. And, because the program will benefit Girls Inc., we can reinforce that helping others achieve is also an important part of life.”
“We’re excited about the opportunity to align ourselves with American Girl,” says Joyce Roche, president and CEO of Girls Inc. “Our Girls Inc. Girls’ Bill of Rights states that girls ‘have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm,’ and the ‘I CAN’ program complements this right by encouraging girls to dream big, achieve their goals, and make a difference in the world.”
The American Girl “I CAN” bands are available for $1.00 at all Bath & Body Works® stores and at American Girl Place® Chicago and New York. Customers can also order the bands online at americangirl.com/ican or by calling American Girl’s toll-free number, 1-800-845-0005. Shipping charges apply to all direct orders.
ABOUT AMERICAN GIRL American Girl, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT, www.mattel.com), the world’s leading toy company. Since American Girl’s inception in 1986, the company has devoted its entire business to celebrating the potential of girls ages 3 to 12. American Girl encourages girls to dream, to grow, to aspire, to create, and to imagine through a wide range of insightful books, age-appropriate and educational dolls and toys, and unforgettable experiences. In meeting its mission with a vigilant eye toward quality and service, American Girl has earned the loyal following of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators.
ABOUT GIRLS INCORPORATED Girls Incorporated® is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and boldSM. With local roots dating to 1864 and national status since 1945, Girls Inc. has responded to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights. In 2003, Girls Inc. reached 840,000 girls through Girls Inc. affiliates, our website, and educational publications.
Call toll free 1-800-845-0005
UPDATE: It appears American Girl may be rejecting your email sent through our system. If you receive a rejection message, you can use these email addresses to send your message from your PC browser:
Mattel Chairman Bob Eckert -
Jules.Andres@mattel.com
American Girl President Ellen Brothers - ellen.brothers@americangirl.com
Public Relations Susan Jevens -
susan.jevens@americangirl.com
Please tell American Girl (owned by Mattel) you are disappointed that they are now aligning themselves with Girls Inc., a pro-abortion, pro-lesbian advocacy group.
You can also contact: Ellen L. Brothers, President, American Girl, 8400 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI 53562, Tel: 1-800-845-0005, Fax: 608-828-4790.
Walmart is a surprise. But not Johnson and Johnson. I think they are big pro-aborts.
Visited the Girls Inc website. Gag. When I told my teenaged daughters about this, THEY wanted to write AG and voice their displeasure with their support of Girls Inc. My youngest one wants to cancel her AG magazine subscription. (She's outgrowing it anyway.) Although she enjoys the activities, she said she doesn't need it that bad. Thanks for the update.
Wal-Mart surprised me too.
My daughter is giving her magazine up too. She still likes it though - hasn't out grown it yet.
Let me know if you get a reply.
I've been at this for two days. My wife, my nieces and I have all called the 800 number. The usual response is that the funds are earmarked - this is meaningless.
My nieces also faxed a photo of all their dolls and them with the caption "We will no longer buy your stuff."
Where in the stuff posted does it say pro abortion pro lesbian? I looked. The printed description seems indistinguishable from the Girlscouts, Brownies, Campfire Girls, etc.
Maybe I just missed it?
This is the third thread on this I have seen in two days. I am just reposting my response from the other thread here:
There was another thread on this last night...a person asked "What is everyone getting so upset about?"
I told him this is what I thought people were getting upset about, in my opinion (This from the mission statement on the Girls Inc. Website):
"What is Girls Inc.’s view on sexuality? Girls Incorporated encourages all girls to develop positive sexual identities and to
*************function comfortably as responsible sexual beings. We recognize that the family is the primary source of information about sex, and we help girls and young women communicate with their families about sexuality. To make responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood, girls need and have a right to sensitive, truthful sexuality education; convenient access to safe, effective methods of contraception and protection from disease; and referral to comprehensive information, counseling, clinical and other services that support their responsible decisions.*************
*************We recognize that any sizable group of girls includes those who face issues related to their sexual orientation or that of a family member and who face discrimination based on this sexual orientation. Girls have a right to positive, supportive environments and linkages to community resources for dealing with issues of sexual orientation.**************
What is Girls Inc.’s view on reproductive freedom? Girls Incorporated affirms that girls and young women should make responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood. We recognize the right of all women to choose whether, when, and under what circumstances to bear children. Reproductive freedom and responsibility are essential to other rights and opportunities, including pursuit of education, employment, financial security and a stable and fulfilling family life. Restrictions of reproductive choice are especially burdensome for young women and poor women. Girls Incorporated supports a woman's freedom of choice, a constitutional right established by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973 in Roe vs. Wade."
The above statement, coupled with this picture from their web site of their obviously intended audience...
Whether you agree or disagree with the politics of Girls Inc., it is probably fair to say there are many parents who don't read the fine print of this organization that may be "indoctrinating" their 7 year old girls.
We have a gentleman in my state of Massachusetts who is embroiled in a debate with the Lexington public schools because they exposed his kindergardener to pro-homosexual literature. He does not disagree with them teaching his child tolerance, but he feels that when and how his kindergardener is exposed to sexual issues like homosexuality should be the right and responisibility of him and his wife, not some school teachers.
Folks, I am no prude, but is it just me? Do so many people just not see any issue with the above statement being aimed at kids of the age in that picture from their website? Does anyone else think it is creepy that this sexualization process starts in kindergarden?
From their web site
Reproductive Freedom
Girls Incorporated affirms that girls and young women should make responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood.
We recognize the right of all women to choose whether, when, and under what circumstances to bear children. Reproductive freedom and responsibility are essential to other rights and opportunities, including pursuit of education, employment, financial security and a stable and fulfilling family life. Restrictions of reproductive choice are especially burdensome for young women and poor women. Girls Incorporated supports a woman’s freedom of choice, a constitutional right established by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973 in Roe vs. Wade.
Morel, that's my biggest issue with AG. Their target audience is girls, ages 9-13. The information on girlsinc is so far off the radar for this age range, that it's stunning. As far as people not finding anything objectionable, check out the girlsinc "resources". You'll find that EVERYTHING is, what I would call, anti-traditional family, anti-conservative.
I also object to the political element of girlsinc. That is their true aim, and all it really is is NOW crap repackaged and gussied up in an attempt to warp yet another generation of girls.
I agree it is creepy.
They are going after our children - plain and simple.
That is why so many parents are upset and shocked. Our little girls are the target of the homosexual agenda - what can be more frightening than that?
But are those statements written for the girls? Or they written for the parents of the girls?
The language is certainly post-secondary, I doubt a 9 year old would have a clue?
And a parent would certainly like to know what they stand for.
There is enough weasle words in those statements that it would seem to me they are just trying not to get "Boy Scouted".
But I haven't studied their site closely so I might have missed something.
No, it's not just you. Sexuality is being pushed on kids at younger and younger ages and then people scratch their heads and wonder why STD's and teen pregnancy are up. These kids should not have this stuff pushed on them at an age when the opposite sex still has cooties. Actually, it shouldn't be pushed on them at all. Why, I have to ask myself, should some stranger have such a vested interest in MY daughter's (or son's) sexuality? IT'S NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS! They are doing more harm than good by stimulating the hormones that are beginning to flow. Giving kids information on things that they are not psychologically ready to handle is harmful. The problem is, is that the lesbian/abortion message is being hidden in the more innocent sounding "girls can achieve", "follow your dreams" type message. There's nothing wrong with breaking some of the old stereotypes but this other agenda rots.
No, you didn't miss it. It IS similar to the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts ain't what it used to be. I won't buy their cookies anymore because of their agendas.
1-800-845-0005
It takes two minutes. Just do pick up the phone and do it.
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