Information for ALA CO Girls State 2023,
June 15, 2023 to June 20, 2023
Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO
Welcome to the American Legion Auxiliary's
Colorado Girls State 2023!
Dear Applicants to ALA Colorado Girls State 2023,
My name is Megan Valliere, and I am both humbled and unbelievably excited to serve as the
Director for this year’s session of ALA Colorado Girls State. As we celebrate 75 years of ALACGS
with this upcoming session, I am thrilled to share a program that I hope will provide both civic
education and camaraderie, a deeper appreciation for our government and lifelong bonds with
fellow leaders.
I attended American Legion Auxiliary Colorado Girls State as a delegate in 2017, and I have returned as a staff member every year since, soaking in the traditions and connections that are integral features of our
program. That week six years ago changed my life in ways that I can’t even begin to describe,
and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve this program and all of you as future delegates.
Every year I have returned as a staff member, I have left feeling more confident and hopeful
about our world, our country, and our communities because of the drive, compassion, kindness,
intellect, and diligence that our delegates routinely display. You are our future, and I am humbled
to be a small part of your journey as you grow into the strong women that it will take to change
our world for the better.
Our program is a rigorous experience where you will learn about state and local government,
elections, the legislative process, parliamentary procedure, civic engagement, patriotism, and
more. Each day will be packed with opportunities for learning and engagement that you can
bring with you back to your communities at the end of the week. The things that make ALA CO Girls
State so special, though, are not the lessons in government we teach (though, as a local
government practitioner, I find them riveting). What makes our program special are the
traditions that we have and the connections you will make. One tradition of which I am
particularly fond is that each year, the Director chooses a theme for the program. I am proud to
share that this year’s theme is "Knowledge is Power". I believe that knowledge in all its forms,
whether it originates from experiments, textbooks, oral histories, personal experiences, or
somewhere else, will always help us understand who we are and what our communities need to
thrive. I implore you to reflect on the types of knowledge you want to gain, the types that you
can share with others, and the knowledge that we can build together during our time at ALA
Colorado Girls State.
The entire ALA Colorado Girls State staff and I are ecstatic to welcome a new delegation of ALACGS
participants for our 75th annual program. It is my honor, pleasure, and joy to help coordinate the
program and share it each year with a new group of upcoming leaders. I look forward to
meeting each of you, and if you have any questions, comments, or concerns in the meantime,
please don’t hesitate to reach out.
All my best,
Megan “Meggs” Valliere
ALA CO Girls State Director 2023
director.alacgs@gmail.com
My name is Megan Valliere, and I am both humbled and unbelievably excited to serve as the
Director for this year’s session of ALA Colorado Girls State. As we celebrate 75 years of ALACGS
with this upcoming session, I am thrilled to share a program that I hope will provide both civic
education and camaraderie, a deeper appreciation for our government and lifelong bonds with
fellow leaders.
I attended American Legion Auxiliary Colorado Girls State as a delegate in 2017, and I have returned as a staff member every year since, soaking in the traditions and connections that are integral features of our
program. That week six years ago changed my life in ways that I can’t even begin to describe,
and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve this program and all of you as future delegates.
Every year I have returned as a staff member, I have left feeling more confident and hopeful
about our world, our country, and our communities because of the drive, compassion, kindness,
intellect, and diligence that our delegates routinely display. You are our future, and I am humbled
to be a small part of your journey as you grow into the strong women that it will take to change
our world for the better.
Our program is a rigorous experience where you will learn about state and local government,
elections, the legislative process, parliamentary procedure, civic engagement, patriotism, and
more. Each day will be packed with opportunities for learning and engagement that you can
bring with you back to your communities at the end of the week. The things that make ALA CO Girls
State so special, though, are not the lessons in government we teach (though, as a local
government practitioner, I find them riveting). What makes our program special are the
traditions that we have and the connections you will make. One tradition of which I am
particularly fond is that each year, the Director chooses a theme for the program. I am proud to
share that this year’s theme is "Knowledge is Power". I believe that knowledge in all its forms,
whether it originates from experiments, textbooks, oral histories, personal experiences, or
somewhere else, will always help us understand who we are and what our communities need to
thrive. I implore you to reflect on the types of knowledge you want to gain, the types that you
can share with others, and the knowledge that we can build together during our time at ALA
Colorado Girls State.
The entire ALA Colorado Girls State staff and I are ecstatic to welcome a new delegation of ALACGS
participants for our 75th annual program. It is my honor, pleasure, and joy to help coordinate the
program and share it each year with a new group of upcoming leaders. I look forward to
meeting each of you, and if you have any questions, comments, or concerns in the meantime,
please don’t hesitate to reach out.
All my best,
Megan “Meggs” Valliere
ALA CO Girls State Director 2023
director.alacgs@gmail.com
Mission of Girls State
"To provide an outstanding, unique, and coveted educational opportunity for the young women of our nation that instills the basic ideals and principles of American government through the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation citizenship training programs."
Auxiliary units in all 50 states proudly host ALA Girls State, an amazing week of learning focused on responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Students are assigned to mock cities where, divided into the Federalist Party and Nationalist Party, they are immersed in learning about the political process from dedicated volunteers, along with some fun.
To qualify to participate in ALA Girls State, girls must be in their Junior year of high school. The Colorado Girls State program is provided to qualified girls free of charge.
Read more about ALA Girls State | Visit ALA Girls State on Facebook
Read the Girls State Mid Year Report
Auxiliary units in all 50 states proudly host ALA Girls State, an amazing week of learning focused on responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Students are assigned to mock cities where, divided into the Federalist Party and Nationalist Party, they are immersed in learning about the political process from dedicated volunteers, along with some fun.
To qualify to participate in ALA Girls State, girls must be in their Junior year of high school. The Colorado Girls State program is provided to qualified girls free of charge.
Read more about ALA Girls State | Visit ALA Girls State on Facebook
Read the Girls State Mid Year Report
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Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ALAColoradoGirlsState
Delegate Application & Forms for ALA CO Girls State (ALACGS)
Applications Due by May 15, 2023 ( Apply Early)
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Counselor and Jr Counselor Application for ALA CO Girls State (ALACGS)
Applications Due by February 28, 2023 (We extended the deadline. Final selections will be made on March 5, 2023 )
| Confidential Medical Record |
| Media Release 2023 |
| Dress Code 2023 |
Applications for ALACGS 2024 Director and Assistant Director Please read the explanation sheet below if you are interested. Applications due June 20, 2023.
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Unit Chairman Forms for ALA Girls State (GS)
| Unit Chairmans Instructions 2023 |
| Unit Chairmans Info Form 2023 |
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ALA CO Girls State Steering Committee Opening!
One additional member to be added to this committee
Explanation of the committee and expectations and the application available below.
Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
One additional member to be added to this committee
Explanation of the committee and expectations and the application available below.
Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
| Explanation of Steering Committee Member |
| 2023 Steering Committee Application |
ALA CO Girls State Member-at-Large for Operating Committee Opening! One member to be added to this committee for one year commitment. Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
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