3. MISSION STATEMENT
To develop and deliver equitable and quality sport
opportunities for ALL girls and women through relevant
research, advocacy, leadership development,
educational strategies, and programming in a manner
that promotes social justice and change.
4. GOALS NAGWS
Increase programs and services for underserved populations. Maximize the utilization of members
professional expertise.
To cultivate an active, involved, knowledgeable, and diverse membership population.
To increase and diversify funding sources and opportunities.
To develop and increase involvement at the grassroots level.
Advocate for U.S. Government laws and policies.
Maintain and increase the number and quality of collaborative efforts.
Capitalize on sport as a viable business.
Capitalize on AAHPERD services in ways that enhance the work of NAGWS.
To raise awareness of how legal, political, and social justice issues impact ALL girls and women in
sport.
5. HISTORY
The reorganization of APEA in 1932 led to the formation of the
National Section on Women's Athletics (NSWA).
In 1953, the organization's name changed to the National Section on
Girls' and Women's Sports (NSGWS) to emphasize that NSGWS served
secondary schools as well as college and adult women .
The NSGWS made an important decision in 1957 (Morgan, 1999)
when it gave up independent status to become part of AAHPERD. It
then became the Division for Girls' and Women's Sports (DGWS) within
AAHPERD.
6. HISTORY CONT…
During this period the number of girls and women participating in
sports increased dramatically, causing a shortage of officials, and thus
increasing the need to conduct clinics. Another challenge was the
number of other sport organizations that were promoting competition
and championship events, which was contrary to the philosophy of
"sane" and "wholesome" sport opportunities for girls and women .
In 1960, Doris Duke donated a half of a million dollars, designated for
the development of women's sports, to the United States Olympic
Committee.
7. STAKEHOLDERS & POSSIBLE JOBS
Representative To Executive Director Vice President of Marketing
Board Of Governors Pamela Noakes Karen Appleby
President (AAHPERD)
Shawn Ladda Sharon Shields
8. TYPES OF JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Opportunities for a physical education major with an interest in girls
and women in sport, a sport marketing major looking for some
experience in promoting events, or a future lawyer looking to get some
experience advocating for Title IX on Capitol Hill.
Interns at NAGWS don't simply file and answer phones; they
participate in program development, help plan a national
convention, and communicate with leaders throughout the country.
NAGWS interns work hard, but they have fun, too!
Rachel Holmberg
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