Utah Day of the
Girl
Inaugural Utah Day of the Girl Honors University Presidents, Highlights Impact of Girl Scouts On October 12, 2018 the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown at City Creek was buzzing with excitement as 57 high-school-aged Girl Scouts and young alums joined 430 business and community leaders for Girl Scouts of Utah’s inaugural Utah Day of the Girl signature event. This celebration of the power of girls in Utah was held to coincide with the International Day of the Girl and highlighted the positive impact that women and girls have on their communities. The celebratory event, presented by Dominion Energy, provided an opportunity to recognize Utah’s five women university presidents as our 2018 “Girl Champions.” We also welcomed edcUtah President and CEO Theresa Foxley who discussed the importance of investing in girls to build the pipeline for Utah’s economic health and stability in her keynote speech. Utah Day of the Girl was as much about recognizing current girl successes as it was providing an unparalleled mentorship opportunity for Girl Scouts. Throughout the course of the event, girls learned about potential career paths from local business leaders and women in higher education who lead the way in academic achievements. Every girl who attended the event had the opportunity to sit and network with a table of women and men from various industries.
Girl Champions honored at Utah Day of the Girl: Pictured from left to right: Leslie Egan - Board Chair Elect, Girl Scouts of Utah Dr. Ruth V. Watkins - President, University of Utah Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez - President - Utah Valley University Dr. Deneece G. Huftalin - President, Salt Lake Community College Dr. Bethami A. Dobkin - President, Westminster College Natalie Gochnour - Associate Dean, David Eccles School of Business
Utah Day of the Girl provided an inspirational and powerful message about Girl Scouts and our impact on young women in our community and throughout the world, and we look forward to the 2019 Utah Day of the Girl!
President Cockett was unable to attend the event, and was presented her Girl Champion Award in Logan later in November. Pictured above (left to right):
Morgan Barron, one of 57 girl attendees who received at-table mentoring, meets with University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins.
Caitlin Burchill, KSL TV reporter and event emcee, shows off her sashes.
Theresa Foxley, President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, delivered the keynote presentation.
Marsha Campbell - Delegate, Girl Scouts of Utah Leslie Egan - Board Chair Elect, Girl Scouts of Utah Dr. Noelle E. Cockett - President, Utah State University Jenna Eliason - Gold Award Girl Scout and student at Utah State
Utah Day of the Girl Snapshot 430 Attendees
57 Girl Scouts and Young Alums
Thank you to our sponsors! Presenting Gold Silver Bronze Mentor
Dominion Energy George S. & Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Maverik, Wilkinson Ferrari KeyBank, Intermountain Healthcare, Lone Peak Productions 30 local businesses, foundations, and individuals provided at-table mentoring