Girls' Day at the State House
For the 14th consecutive year, over 100 eighth grade girls spent the day at the Maine State House. Organized by the Maine Women’s Policy Center, Girls' Day at the State House is designed to inspire leadership and help shape the future women leaders of Maine.
Girls from across the state had the opportunity to meet with political leaders, explore the State House, engage in a mock public hearing, participate in a mock press conference, and meet other politically active and involved students.
Over 60 volunteers, including lawyers, journalists, lobbyists, professors, students and social justice activists met with the girls, who each wore a T-shirt stating, "Girls Rock the House...and the Senate." The students also had the opportunity to meet Governor John Baldacci and the Speaker of the House, Hannah Pingree.
Girls' Day at the State House is free to eighth grade girls in Maine and helps teach students about the legislative process and the important role women play in shaping the state’s public policy. The day inspires girls to become informed and active citizens while helping develop skills necessary to become a leader in local schools and communities.
In 2010 women account for:
- 6% of elected Heads of State or Country leaders
- 17% of the United States Senate
- 17% of the United States House of Representatives
- 22.2% of the United States Supreme Court
- 12% of State Governors
- 17.6 % of Mayors of cities with populations over 30,000
In the State of Maine women make up:
- 22.9% of the Maine State Senate
- 30% of the Maine State House of Representatives
- 29% of the Maine State Legislature
No woman has ever served as governor of Maine.
The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support Girl’s Day at the State House. With three female attorneys and over forty other female legal professionals on staff, we are proud to support the efforts of the Maine Women’s Policy Center and hope that every girl has the access to the education and preparation they need before joining the ranks of Maine’s renowned.
From Senator Margaret Chase Smith to Senator Olympia Snowe, Maine has a history rich with political women leaders. For future generations, it is a proud tradition that Girl’s Day at the State House helps make possible.
For more information on Girl’s Day at the State House please visit: www.mainewomenspolicycenter.org/girlsday.html.
