We Are Girls 2011 FAQs

• What is We Are Girls?

GENaustin’s We Are Girls Conference is a statewide annual conference that helps girls explore the issues of bullying, body image and being a girl. Topics addressed include bullying, cyber bullying, self image, dating, diversity, financial literacy, media literacy, parent-daughter relationships and physical health and wellness. The We Are Girls conference is a one-day event for girls in grades 5-12 and the adults who care about them. It connects individuals with questions to the experts who have the answers.

• When is We Are Girls 2011?

We Are Girls 2011 is on November 12^th, 2011. Doors will open at 8am and check-in is open until 9am. The final workshop will conclude at 3:30pm, with doors closing at 4.

• Where is it?

We Are Girls 2011 will take place at Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78703.

• Who can attend We Are Girls?

We Are Girls is designed especially for girls in grades 5-12, parents, and educators.

• What time should I arrive?

Please plan to arrive between 8 and 8:45 am. Doors do not open until 8am. Check-in is from 8am until 9am, when the welcome address will begin.

• How does check-in work?

Individuals: when you arrive, you will proceed to the registration area, where you will check in by your last name and receive a wrist band to wear.
Groups: when you arrive, you will proceed as a group to the group registration area, where you will check in as a group and receive wrist bands to wear.

• I have other plans that day. Can I leave early?

We hope everyone will stay with us all day, but you are able to leave early if needed.

• Is food available?

Yes! Lunch will be served. More information on our lunch coming soon!

• Can I follow GENaustin on Twitter or Facebook for We Are Girls updates?

Yes! You can follow us on Twitter here or “like” us on Facebook here.

• What can I do with my younger children or son(s) while I’m at We Are Girls?

We highly encourage parents to make childcare arrangements for younger siblings and sons while at We Are Girls. The conference is specifically designed for girls in grades 5-12, parents, and educators. Therefore, workshop content may not be appropriate for younger children or boys. Parents can use their discretion in bringing infants or toddlers that are able to quietly stay with their parents in workshops.

• Are dads welcome at We Are Girls?

Yes! We are working to create a dad workshop track with valuable information for dads who are parenting girls. Dads are also welcome at the general parent workshops.

• I have a specific question. Who can I contact?

You can contact the We Are Girls team at [email protected] or (512)841-4040.

• How much does it cost?

Tickets are $30 for individuals and $25 per person with groups of 3 or more. Early bird pricing is $20 per person and is available through October 1st. Scholarships are available to individuals who are unable to pay.

• What does my ticket price include?

Admission includes a T-shirt, lunch, and goodie bag, as well as access to the keynote address, choice of 3 breakout workshops, and resource fair.

• Do you offer scholarships?

Yes, scholarships are available to individuals who are unable to pay to attend We Are Girls. To apply for a scholarship, click here.

• Where can I sponsor or donate to We Are Girls?

Thank you for your interest! Donation information is available here.

• I registered, but now it turns out I can’t come anymore. Can I get a refund?

All ticket sales are final. However, you can request that your registration be changed to another person’s name by calling (512)841-4036.

• How can I sign up?

You can register here. If you need further assistance with registration you can reach the We Are Girls team at [email protected] or (512)841-4040.

• I registered. Do I need a confirmation number or a printable ticket?

No. At We Are Girls you will check in by last name.

• I registered, but now it turns out I can’t come anymore. Can I get a refund?

All ticket sales are final. However, you can request that your registration be changed to another person’s name by calling (512)841-4036.

• I want to bring a large group (10+ people.) What do I do?

Email [email protected] for large group registration.

• How does check-in work?

Individuals: when you arrive, you will proceed to the registration area, where you will check in by your last name and receive a wrist band to wear.

Groups: when you arrive, you will proceed as a group to the group registration area, where you will check in as a group and receive wrist bands to wear.

• What will happen at We Are Girls?

Please view the complete schedule and list of workshop presenters.

• Who is speaking at We Are Girls?

Breakout workshop speaker information available is here.

• Can I reserve a spot in a workshop?

GENaustin does not take reservations for workshop space. The breakouts are completely first-come, first-served. Workshop capacities are set by the speaker and the safe seating maximum of the classrooms. When a workshop is full, the room monitor will close the door to ensure the safety and comfort of the group and the presenter.

• I want to attend workshops with my daughter or younger/older sister. Are these available?

Yes, absolutely! We design our schedule to include some workshops for certain aged groups only, some for parents and educators only, and some for mixed age groups. We ask that you respect the presenters’ wishes when a workshop has a limited age range. However, there will be plenty of workshop options to choose with your daughter or sister.

• I’m traveling from out of town. Where can I stay?

Check out AustinTexas.org for more information about traveling to Austin.

• Where do I park at We Are Girls?

Austin High School has on site parking available.

• What transportation is available to We Are Girls?

Austin High School is on the 5th St/West Lynn bus route.

• Can I present/speak at We Are Girls?

Sorry, we are no longer accepting speakers at this time.

• Does We Are Girls have exhibitor space open? Ad space?

Yes! To qualify for exhibitor space an ad space, please consider sponsoring We Are Girls. More information is available here.

• Can adults volunteer for We Are Girls?

Yes! We need LOTS of help with We Are Girls. Please fill out the volunteer form and select “We Are Girls Conference Volunteer.”

• Can girls volunteer for We Are Girls?

At this time, we are not accepting any volunteers under the age of 18 with the exception of female Austin High School students. Our hope is that girls in grades 5-12 will attend the conference to get its full value.

• How can I help spread the word about We Are Girls?

We Are Girls 2010 is expanding and wants to reach even more young women, parents, and educations in 2011. We are looking for Conference Advocates across the state to promote the conference on the local level. This would involve spreading the word about We Are Girls 2011, communicating with GENaustin via email to receive updates, working with your local PTA, schools, churches, and youth organizations, and distributing marketing materials within your community. To sign up, email [email protected]

• Who do I contact with media inquiries?

Please email [email protected]