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Girls Inc.: Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

I am strong because I can lift my own weight. I am smart not just because I get As. I am bold because I am not afraid to stick up for my rights.  

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Girls Inc. New York Luncheon Salutes Women of Achievement

NEW YORK, NY (March 8, 2011) — Girls Inc., the nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, will host its annual New York Luncheon Celebrating Women of Achievement on March 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Each year, Girls Inc. brings together leaders from the corporate and nonprofit sectors to celebrate the incredible girls the organization serves and honor outstanding women for serving as role models of success and demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to inspiring girls to realize their full potential.


The event is chaired by Robin Klehr Avia, Managing Principal, Northeast Region, Gensler, and hosted by CNBC Senior Energy and Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson.


The honorees are:

Teri Plummer McClure
Senior Vice President of Legal, Compliance & Public Affairs,
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
UPS

Helen P. Pudlin
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

Mary F. Sammons
Chairman
Rite Aid Corporation

Julia Simet
Principal
Gensler

Susan Sobbott
President
American Express OPEN

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Event Details
Monday, March 14, 2011
Reception: 11:15 a.m.
Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

Event Location
New York Marriott Marquis
Broadway Ballroom
1535 Broadway
between 45th and 46th Streets
New York
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Contact:
Cheryl Messer
(212) 509-2000 ext. 237


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