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Well it has been a very active day, and HOT in more ways than one !  We had our County Elections for the County Executives and Primary elections for Governor.  We have both party candidates for governor and plans are currently underway for the rallys tonight.  It is a sea of Red & Blue as the delegates support their parties.  the Staff is very busy behind the scenes, make ballots, copying, preparing items to be distributed to the cities and many other miscellaneous items. 

We hope that everyone is having a great time !

Laurel Matthews, Elections Board chm, Asst. Director 

Getting ready for primary elecitons for the cities - people running for positions.  PICTURE DAY  !  The weather is great today - if it would only stay this way all week.  Delegates are really getting into the program, which is the best way to enjoy.  Wish everyone taht ran could be elected but unfortunately that is not possible.  Hope everyone has a great day and elections go smoothly

Laurel Matthews, Elections Board Chairman

Today we kicked off New Jersey Girls’ State 2012! Registration went smoothly and party spirit is already being seen. The delegates met with their respective cities and began getting to know one another through an assortment of “icebreakers”. This week they will act as a state government, electing officers to local and state positions. The delegates will face a city problem and through democratic process will solve this problem. The demonstrated interest and excitement for positions such as Governor and Girls’ Nation Senators foreshadows a riveting week. As the week progresses the delegates will not only learn the interworkings of government but the fundamental value of patriotism. This afternoon will be the first General Assembly where the delegates will take the oath of citizenship led by the 2011 NJ Girls’ State Governor Keyanna Wigglesworth. They will then be divided into their political parties for the first time, and receive City Government instructions. Tonight the delegates will be involved in the POW- MIA Table Ceremony honoring prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action. To conclude the night we, the 2011 Girls’ Nation Senators, will be speaking to the delegates about the Girls’ Nation senatorial process. This week will be a...

Registration is over !!! Things went great - all the delegates are here !   Orientation is taking place now in the dorms.  Lunch is soon.  Director, Assistant Director and Office Staff thank everyone for their cooperation during registration. 

Don't forget the Friday program 10 AM.  See the parents there!