MEDIA ADVISORY, June 25, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Association For Women In Technology to Host `Point, Click and Go Try-It' Workshop for Brownie Girl Scouts
WHAT: The Association for Women in Technology, Southern California (AWT), a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving the advancement of women and girls in all fields of technology, will host the first of three summer workshops for members of the Girl Scout Council of Orange County this Saturday, June 28, 2003 in Irvine. The "Point, Click and Go Try-It" Workshop for Brownie Girl Scouts is designed to teach Brownies the ins and outs of using of using a computer for both serious and fun projects. The "Computer Fun Badge Workshop" for Junior Girl Scouts will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2003, followed by the "Computers in Every Day Life Interest Project Workshop" for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts on Saturday, August 16, 2003. AWT's summer workshops will allow the girls to complete various requirements to earn Brownie, Junior, and Cadette and Senior recognitions while learning about technology and various careers in technical fields. The cost of the workshop is $10 per girl. There is a limit of 20 participants for each workshop, so girls are encouraged to register early. To register a Brownie for this workshop or a Girl Scout for one of the other two workshops, please call Lesley Finch, Program Specialist for the Girl Scout Council of Orange County, at 714-979-7900 ext. 318 or email LFinch@gscoc.org. To help as an AWT Girl Scout Workshop volunteer, please contact Cynthia Cotteta, AWT President at 949-496-1200 or email cynthia@awtsocal.org. WHO: As a dynamic forum for networking and learning opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between industry, education and community institutions and continues to strengthen the fabric of our Southern California technology region. AWT holds meetings and events every month, attracting women in every area of technology, from those just entering the field to senior level management and technology innovators. To learn more about AWT, please visit our website at www.awtsocal.org. WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2003 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Ascolta 2351 McGaw Avenue Irvine, Calif. 92614