D.I.V.A.S IN CHARGE: June 2010

Mission Statement

D.I.V.A.S IN CHARGE We are truly excited to announce a newly formulated Girls Organization by the name of D.I.V.A.S IN CHARGE. The name came about through the creative minds of afterschool group leaders working at University Settlement. It sends a powerful message which is what we are intending to do, Dynamic Inspiring, Vibrant, Artistic Sisters. A sorority if you will, that will be given a place to all young ladies to call their own where they will be taught important virtues that they will need in life. We are giving young girls an option, better yet a right to take charge. To be in control of my life, to take charge and accept responsibility. Every young girl, every DIVA has a voice that needs to be heard. Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing space for young girls to own their own feelings as well as their experiences. Empowering the minds of young girls to take creative risks and create without fear of being judged. Our sole purpose is to teach all young ladies of The DIVAS In Charge Club the importance of being a girl in this world, how their very existence is an essential key to unlocking the doors to life. We will be speaking and partaking in group activities that touch on subjects such as peer-pressure, bullying, social media, body image, hygiene, and friendship, when to say NO etc. If you have any questions/concerns/thoughts please feel free to email me at: divas_incharge@yahoo.com Sincerely,

Monday, June 28, 2010

Welcome!

This is D.I.V.A.S In Charge's first Blog Entry. I am extremely excited about the future plans for this project. I have so many awesome ideas. As excited as I am though I need to take it one step at a time and not overwhelm myself. I tend to get a tad bit too exicted about things I am extremely passionate about and then.......*SIGH* I either have a little melt down or I start to get sick. Those are two things that I am trying my best to ignore. But it's okay, all this that I am striving so hard to work on and acheive, is because of everything that I have experience as a young girl till now. Growing up I can honestly say that there were not many outlets out there for me. I come from an extremely strict old fashioned Puerto Rican family. Some of you should be able to relate to that. The journey from girl-hood to womanhood I had to experience on my own, without having knowledge. It was hard, it was not fair, it changed my life. I had to face some pretty real and dangerous experiences.

I could have been one to be bitter. But instead everything that I have gone threw and I mean everything is for a reason. It's easy for people to tell others "Yea I understand" or "We're in the same boat" but to have actually gone threw all of this, I no longer view it as punishment from God but as a blessing. Nothing soothes me more than knowing I am speaking to someone who has been in my shoes as opposed to someone who has yes went to college got their degree but no life experience.

There is still a great amount of work to be done but support is always helpful.
So right now these are some things to work on;

Buisness Cards
Flyers/Post Cards
Key Chains
Stickers
Tote Bags
Compact Mirrors
Nail Filers
Stationary/Letterheads/Envelopes
Journal Books
Pens
T-Shirts
Sweat Shirts
Opening D.I.V.A.S Event
Guest Speakers
Fundraising/Charity
Eventually working on getting my very own community center
a new laptop/photoshop
brand new camera
monthly newsletters
monthly; D.I.V.A.S of the Month
embarassing stories
video shoutouts

If you can think of anymore I would greatly appreciate it. It's time for a change in the core of New York City, mold and shape these young girls into emerging female leaders in our community and in our nation today.

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D.I.V.A.S In Charge is an up and coming Girls Organization. Located in the heart of New York City. Divas in charge are an all girls club set out to create a community where girls of all ages can own up to their feelings. An environment created to feel more personal, like a safe haven. We set forth to bring amazing experiences to these young girls. Our mission is to develop strong characteristics out of each and every girl, instilling essential virtues upon them. So that as they continue on their journey into womanhood later on in life they will transform from young girls in the neighborhood to mature outstanding young ladies. And as they grow into young, confident, bold, established, emerging female leaders in our society /community what we have gave to them, they will pass unto others in return. Here we will empower them, enabling them to use the most powerful tool, the most powerful weapon of all ...Their minds and their voices. To remain silent in the sight of injustice is the true crime. Stay Tuned.

D.I.V.A.S IN CHARGE PLEDGE:

As a D.I.V.A.S In Charge member…
I pledge to always be a dynamic young lady. Promising to be active in the community. To always think of others and their well being. To extend one hand to help others in need and the other to help myself as well.
I pledge to always inspire and share my gifts with the world. Never to second guess myself and the goodness of humanity. A random act of kindness goes a long way. To encourage a person who is low in spirit will reap a promising future for that soul and me, fighting less and loving more will increase the peace and form a tender core.
I pledge to be vibrant, to be a bright shining star. To reflect DIVA qualities among those that are around me. Making sure to remain true to who I am despite the negative influences that surround me, never to compromise my D.I.V.A.S characteristics. Even if all seems hopeless, dark and dismay I promise to be a gleam of hope never to go astray.
I pledge to be as artistic as can be. To cultivate, to motivate, to appreciate the uniqueness of everything around me. To see beyond the flaws that overshadows the beauty within. To paint the town the colors that radiate from the love that I show. To find use in things that society wants to throw away. One man’s trash is another’s mans treasure.
I pledge to be a sister to all DIVAS In Charge and all other females around me. Being a sister you share a lifelong bond. A sister is loyal, faithful and forever true. A sister is able to share divine secrets in confidence that it will never be exposed. A DIVAS In Charge member knows when to comfort her fellow sister, encouraging her to make her smile. Sisters stand beside one another through the good and bad. Sisters are best-friends till the end.
I am a D.I.V.A.S In Charge member and will pledge to fulfill this promise, living by the D.I.V.A.S Pledge.

Mission Statement

CEO/FOUNDER SPEAKING ABOUT DIVAS IN CHARGE

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Monday, June 28, 2010

Welcome!

Lets Hear Your Answers.