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September 2009
Cinnamongirl Kick-off Meeting
Wednesday, September 9th
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- This meeting will kick off Cinnamongirl’s sixth year! We will review the Cinnamongirl program and the expectations we have for each participant. Parents are expected to attend.
Cinnamongirl Mentor Garden Party
Sunday, September 13th
Time: TBA
- Our newest mentors will join Cinnamongirl’s returning mentors for a relaxing get-together just prior to kicking off the program year. Mentors will also have the opportunity to give feedback about the activities planned for the Cinnamongirls.
College Success Series: Preparing for the Admissions Process
Wednesday, September 23rd
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
- As our first workshop for the 2009-2010 program year, CGI hosts a college night. University administrators and college students discuss what type of preparation is necessary to be competitive in the college admissions process. Parents and Cinnamongirls (and their friends) may attend this informative event.
UNCF 25th Annual Walk for Education
Saturday, September 26th
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls will join the United Negro College Fund, the nation’s largest and most successful comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization, for the 25th Annual Walk for Education. This 5K walk around Lake Merritt will be followed by an afternoon of food and entertainment. Girls will volunteer to help make this event possible.
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October 2009
Cinnamongirl Empowerment Retreat
Friday, October 2nd – October 4th
- During this overnight retreat, a series of activities are planned to encourage healthy relationships between the girls and the mentors. In addition to forging friendships, the girls will engage in discussions and activities to help them understand and develop their leadership potential.
Cinnamongirl Investment Club — Part 1 of 6: The Basics.
Saturday, October 10th
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls will learn the basics of spending and saving, including a tutorial on the benefits and pitfalls of credit cards and the proper use and function of checking and savings accounts.
Passport Book Club
Saturday, October 17th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirl, Inc. is proud to introduce Passport, a book club just for our participants. Literature is a passport to other times, cultures, and ideas. Through reading and discussion, Cinnamongirls explore both their own communities and the world. As readers, the girls learn about lives of great people, both well-known and little known. The purpose of the club is to have fun and, in addition, to experience compassion and empathy, increase knowledge and awareness and to be inspired. By learning to listen to the voices of others, one finds the freedom to find her own. This year’s books are Long Walk to Freedom: the Autobiography of Nelson Mandela and Led by Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide.
So you think you can Dance?
Friday, October 23rd
Time TBA
- Cinnamongirls and mentors get a lesson with a dance instructor. This activity will help build the girls’ self esteem as they explore a different and creative way to express themselves.
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November 2009
Fall Newsletter Distribution
Cinnamongirl Service Discussion
Wednesday, November 4th
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
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The girls will be presented a community service idea and will decide how best to execute the service as a group. The Cinnamongirl Service Project expands the Cinnamongirls’ leadership abilities, project management and teamwork skills. Most importantly, Cinnamongirls learn how they can make a difference through service. All follow-up meetings about executing this project will be announced.
Cinnamongirl Fundraiser: Letter Writing Campaign
Saturday, November 7th
11:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls write letters to family members, friends, and businesspeople requesting their support of our program. All Cinnamongirls are expected to attend.
**Night at the Opera: Othello
Thursday, November 5th
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls have the wonderful opportunity to attend the final dress rehearsal of Shakespeare’s play, Othello, performed by the SF Opera at the San Francisco Opera House. This exclusive viewing is open to high school students only. 8 Cinnamongirls will attend this event with 2 mentors.
Cinnamongirl Investment Club — Part 2 of 6: Fundamentals of Investing.
Saturday, November 14th
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls will learn the fundamentals and principles of investing, including information on financial markets, various financial instruments, how those instruments are traded, various asset classes and sub strategies.
Madly In Love with Me
Saturday, November, 21st
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Author and inspirational catalyst, Christine Arylo, talks about love and relationships - with an underlying message of
self-love. Arylo is author of Choosing Me Before We and founder of the “Madly In Love With Me” movement, celebrated
by women across the world.
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December 2009
Holiday Celebration Potluck
Saturday, December 5th
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- We will come together and celebrate the holidays. Cinnamongirls and mentors can bring their favorite dish. Host TBA.
Parents & Cinnamongirl Meeting
Wednesday, December 9th
6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
- This meeting will serve as a checkpoint. We will review the progress of the program and give an overview of the remainder of the year. Cinnamongirls will have the opportunity to discuss the upcoming Boy’s Dialogue.
Cinnamongirl Investment Club — Part 3 of 6: Making Investments
Saturday, December 12th
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls will continue their education on investments by learning more about investment objectives, investment research and how to build a portfolio.
The Oakland Symphony Presents: Let Us Break Bread Together
Sunday, December 13th
4:00 p.m.
- Four Cinnamongirls will have the opportunity to attend this holiday extravaganza featuring inspiring performances of gospel music, classical selections and other holiday favorites.
Passport Book Club
Saturday, December 19th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls continue their discussion on Long Walk to Freedom, the autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
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January 2010
Cinnamongirl Community Service Discussion
Wednesday, January 20th
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Jr. Mentors lead a group discussion to evaluate the service project and its impact on others.
Mentor Social
Friday, January 22nd
7:00 p.m.
Cinnamongirl PJ Parties with Mentors
Friday, January 29th 7:00 p.m.- Saturday end time TBA
- One of the most enjoyable activities last year, mentors host PJ parties for the Cinnamongirls.
Girls will be grouped based on interests such as reading, poetry, dance, sports, shopping, music, etc.
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February 2010
Winter Newsletter Distribution
Boys Dialogue: Love & Relationships
Saturday, February 6th.
11 a.m.-3 p.m
- One of our most popular workshops, CGI will give the girls a male perspective on love and relationships.
Cinnamongirl Investment Club — Part 4 of 6: Developing a Plan
Saturday, February 13th
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Cinnamongirls learn how to develop and execute a plan to actually invest a nominal amount of money based on the investment goals established and subsequent research conducted by the girls.
Conversations with Extraordinary People — Topic: The Essence of Leadership
Wednesday, February 17th
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Passport Book Club
Saturday, February 20th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Oakland Symphony Presents: Views of America
Friday, February 26th
8:00 p.m.
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Four Cinnamongirls will attend the Views of America concert, which will feature great works by two of the most important composers in American history – Charles Ives and jazz great Duke Ellington – as well as a world premiere by internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Rebeca Mauleón.**Cinnamongirl Fundraiser/Mixer
Details TBA
**Cinnamongirl Fundraiser/Mixer
Time TBA
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March 2010
The Souls of Black Girls Documentary Screening & Discussion
Wednesday, March 10th
4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
- The Souls of Black Girls is a provocative news documentary that takes a critical look at media images and examines the relationship between the historical and existing media images of women of color and raises the question of whether they may be suffering from a self-image disorder as a result of trying to attain the standards of beauty that are celebrated in media images.
Cinnamongirl Investment Club — Part 5 of 6: Careers in Finance
Saturday, March 13th
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- During this meeting, Cinnamongirls will learn about portfolio monitoring, rebalancing. In addition, the girls will discover opportunities and careers in finance and financial services.
Conversations with Extraordinary People — Featuring: Amanda Williams
Saturday, March 27th
11:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Our guest speaker, Amanda Williams, is an outstanding visual artist. She is passionate about developing strategies that can use art and architecture as catalysts for the economic, community, and cultural revitalization of urban neighborhoods Williams earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and now owns her own art studio in Oakland, CA.
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April 2010
Cinnamongirl Investment Club — Part 6 of 6
Saturday, April 10th
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Our final meeting will be a trip to a local financial institution.
College Success Series: Writing the Personal Statement
Wednesday, April 14th
4:30p.m.-6:30 p.m.
- The personal statement is one of the most important components of the college application process, and perhaps the most difficult. What are they really looking for? What will help you stand out from the rest? University administrators give the inside scoop and work with Cinnamongirls to construct a personal statement. Cinnamongirls of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Passport Book Club
Saturday, April 17th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Ladies Tea
Sunday, April 25
time TBA
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May 2010
Special Edition Spring Newsletter
Cinnamongirl Submissions Due - firm date TBA
- Cinnamongirls will write articles for the CGI newsletter.
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June 2010
End of Year Celebration
Saturday, June 5th
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls acknowledge the influences in their lives that have brought them security and stability. Cinnamongirls and Mentors may share thoughts about these powerful relationships and what they mean to them. Cinnamongirls will also wish farewell to the girls graduating out of the program.
Mentor Dinner
Wednesday, June 16th
Time TBA
- Mentors wrap up the year and reflect on their experiences with Cinnamongirl.
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July/August 2010
Informational Meeting(s)
Program Development
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