The 2025 ALA Empire Girls State program will be Monday, June 30th – Sunday, July 6, 2025!
The purpose of Girls State is to provide to high school Juniors across the State the opportunity to create and govern a 51st mythical state. Girls are chosen by the Units after interviewing the candidates. Consideration is given to scholastic achievements, leadership, character, honesty and physical fitness. They learn the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship in this week-long, hands-on workshop in government.
Key Girls Nation/ Girls State Program Statements
- In all 50 states the American Legion Auxiliary proudly host ALA Girls State, an amazing week of learning focused on responsible citizenship and love for God and country.
- ALA Girls State delegates are a diverse group of young women with a shared desire to learn and lead. ALA Girls State “citizens” come together from small towns, big cities, and rural areas to hold ALA Girls State elections, and their varied backgrounds set the stage for a week of spirited, experiential learning.
- The American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young women. This weeklong event gives participants a firsthand experience with practical insight into how the federal government works.
- ALA Girls Nation connects participants with their peers from across the country, allowing the young women a unique opportunity to spend time with others who share common interests and those who have different perspectives from their own. The girls leave Washington, D.C. with a deeper understanding of government, a renewed sense of patriotism, and an appreciation for veterans.
Department Chairman: Claire Herrman
(empiregirlsstate@gmail.com)
1st Vice Chairman: Stephanie Fallon
(egsvicechair@gmail.com)
2nd Vice Chairman: Megan Hockaday
(egsregistrar@gmail.com)
For more information please visit: www.empiregirlsstate.org
2024-2025 Information and Report Forms:
Don’t forget to return this form to 1st Vice Chairman
BY NOVEMBER 1, 2024
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD 2025 County Quotas
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Join Our Team!
Interested in joining our team? We are always looking for……
- Volunteers to serve as counselors who work closely mentoring participants.
- Volunteers to work in our ALA Empire Girls State Office.
- Volunteers to serve on our academic instructional team.
- Volunteers to serve as our program nurses.
- Volunteers to help run this amazing program.
Complete our online Staff Application Form by January 1!
Interested in volunteering for just over a week? Do you want to help make the American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State program a success? Consider filling out the application at the above link!
For more information please visit: www.empiregirlsstate.org
| Deadline | Details of Information Due |
| Nov. 1stNo later than January 1st | County chairman must submit Quota Commitment Forms to EGS 1st Vice Chairman.Applications are due for Central Staff, Senior Counselor, and Junior Counselor positions to, EGS Chairman. Selected Staff will be notified following the Approval at the April Executive Meeting. |
| No later than Jan. 10th | Each Unit Chairman must contact school(s) about the EGS program and obtain a list of eligible girls in the top 1/3 in the Junior class. (Home schools apply) |
| Jan. 10th – March 1st | Each Unit Chairman gathers a team to conduct interviews between Jan – March.Units will select their citizen(s) and or alternate(s) by March 1st to attend EGS. |
| No later than March 1st | Contact the Empire Girls State 1st Vice Chairman if you feel that your Unit/County will not be able to fulfill your quota commitment. |
| March 1st | All Citizen Paperwork due to the Unit EGS Chairman – applications must be signed by applicant & parents and cover page initialed by Unit Chairman. |
| March 15th | Unit Chairman forward all completed supporting documents to County EGS Chairman. |
| March 31st | All supporting documentation (initialed by County Chair), transmittal form and tuition payments due to the Empire Girls State 2nd Vice Chairman / Registrar. |
| April 1st –May 31st | Empire Girls State Virtual Orientations to be heldAll citizens and alternates must attend. Parents and unit Chairmen are welcome to attend. |
| No later than June 10th | Auxiliary Ads, Family, Business Ads and Booster sheets due to Empire Girls State Chairman. |
| No later than June 15th | Survival kit deadline for Parents and Family(Limited to the first 100) Due to EGS 1st Vice Chairman. |
ALA Girls State Program and Operations Guide