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Thank you, Mayor Suttle

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March 11, 2010 

City of Omaha Mayor’s Office
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68183-1000

Dear Mayor Suttle,

On behalf of Teenage Touch, we would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to present our business plan.  As young African-American girls, we strive to be the best in whatever we do. We are committed to helping our young girls.  By “leading by example,” we believe we can make a difference, not only in their lives, but in the world.

 

Girls Inc. has made a major difference in our lives.  Corporate Camp provided us the opportunity to prepare ourselves as young, female entrepreneurs.  This experience has helped to prepare us for the real world that we are about to enter.  We are about to enter an important stage in our lives, and the support we receive from caring adults like yourself, will help us to make good decisions.

 

Thank you for taking time out of your hectic schedule to sit down and listen to what we have to offer.  You have made it clear that we are important, and our voices can be heard. I speak for all of my colleagues when I say, planning and presenting this proposal taught us that we can achieve anything if we just put our minds to it and believe in ourselves. 

 

Thank you again for your time and consideration.  We would welcome the opportunity to discuss our business venture with you again in the near future, and know we can count on your support.  If you have any questions, please contact me at 402-457-4676.

 

Sincerely,

 

Latisa Dutton, CEO

Teenage Touch, Inc.

Girls Incorporated of Omaha

RESPECT

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The  girls saw the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. play called CHOICES. The plays helped the girls understand the consequences of some of the choices they may have to face in years to come. They discussed Bullying, STD’s/STI’s, depression and suicide, drugs. After the play the girls had time to ask questions and discuss them with the actors and the actress, a professional from Boy’s Town, and Ms. Minnie, the Girls Inc. Director of Counseling.

It was interesting because the topics they presented touched on things a lot of us teens are going through. – Makayla

I learned about cutting and how dangerous it can be.  And how to get help. – Kayla

Sometimes people look happy but they might not be.  It’s important to talk to them or help them talk to someone who can help them. – Alicia

click here to learn more about R.E.S.P.E.C.T:  http://www.respect2all.org/ 

LaShawn Sweet Chosen for Special Challenge Program

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As a 4th grade student in the Challenge Program at OPS, Girls Inc. member LaShawn Sweet was chosen as one of four students to represent Western Hills Elementary School at a special program at the Henry Doorly Zoo today.  LaShawn described her day as follows:

“We started out in the auditorium at the Zoo.  We played a fishing game and learned to identify fish.  During the day we spent time in the rainforest and on the forest floor to learn about what things are actually made from the rainforest.  We learned about endangered species and invasive species.  We spent learned how to identify the big cats at the zoo.  We had lunch in the gorilla complex.  When the gorillas saw us opening our lunches, they came right up behind us.  I think they wanted our food.  At the end of the day, we returned to the auditorium to wrap up – talking about our day and to asking any questions.  At that time, we also got to see a huge snake.  It was a fun day and I am glad I was chosen to go.” – LaShawn
 

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