Olympian To Speak At JLLS Luncheon

Source: Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma Newsletter, Jan 2009

We are excited to announce that Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes will be the guest speaker at this year's JLLS Luncheon -- Feb. 19 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Tickets for the event are $60 per person and went on sale Jan. 15.

“We are very fortunate to have Dominique speak at the luncheon this year,” said Karen Luke and Charlotte Richels, luncheon co-chairs. “The mission of the Juliette Low Leadership Society is to share the message of the wonderful influence Girl Scouts makes in the life of a girl, and to help garner financial support for enhanced opportunities that encourage girls to be leaders in their communities. Dominique exemplifies that mission as a leader in sports, motivational speaker and broadcaster, and we are honored that she has chosen to share this important day with us and for Girl Scouts.”

Dawes, 31, is an accomplished motivational speaker, broadcaster, national spokeswoman, Broadway performer, part-time coach and gymnastics clinician who also conducts self-esteem and fitness workshops. She says that while competing in gymnastics was such an important part of her life for so many years, championing other causes has become her focus now.

“People always ask me what my most memorable moment was in my career, and I always answer by saying, ‘My most memorable moments continue to happen today,’” Dawes said. “When I have the opportunity to inspire someone to envision more for their lives or to reach their full potential, I try to capture it.

“I try to impress in young people that it’s not about the glamour of the gold, or the endorsements or reaching a certain salary, but it’s more important to make a difference in someone else’s life. That’s what I think makes you a more fulfilled person.”

Dawes has served as a spokeswoman for the Girl Scouts of America’s Uniquely Me program, Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty – a program that GS-West offers to thousands of Girl Scouts through it’s In-School program.

To purchase a ticket to the luncheon, call (405) 528-3535.