August 2018

We have much to celebrate at API this month! The final numbers are in from our recent matchinggift fundraising campaign and thanks to the very generous support of our donors, API not onlymet our fundraising goal of $10,000, we exceeded it by $5,000, raising a total of $25,000.

Launched in June, the dollar-for-dollar matching campaign needed to raise $10,000 to meet thematching offer of $10,000 from long-time supporter and board member Mary Saile. Thecampaign, which ended on July 15th, raised vital funds necessary to support the programs, staff,and the continued preservation of Paulsdale, our beloved National Historic Landmark.

With this financial support, over the next year API will be able to:Respond to the increasing demand for our leadership training programs for teens. Wewill be able to take 80 teen girls to the United Nations in New York to participate in theInternational Day of the Girl. API will also be able to take 20 girls to attend the NationalYoung Feminists Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.With an increase in stable funding to support current and future staff, we can offer moreevents, more hours of programming, and devote more time to every teen in our premierleadership programs to ensure API continues its mission to educate and empower in thefight for equality.Secure the health of Paulsdale through a solid nest egg in the Preserve Paulsdale Fund.API is prepared for future expenses and will be able to continue restoration projects suchas painting the outdoor shutters, replacing windows to historical standards, and safelyremoving any dead trees as needed.

API is grateful for the continued financial support of the many people who help us advance ourmission by making financial donations, large and small. Without them, we could not do what wedo.

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Who is our Matching Donor? Meet Mary Saile!

"My heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to The Alice PaulInstitute’s matching gift campaign. In fact, we exceeded our goal by$5,000! I am pleased to match your donations knowing that our combinedgifts will have a larger impact.

You have supported more program hours to teen girls exploring topics theydon’t study in school and develop leadership skills they will use far intotheir futures. You have ensured the longevity of Paulsdale, a NationalHistoric Landmark. I am especially pleased our combined gift is fundingthe Alice Paul Institute as it advances the mission to educate andempower in the fight for equality. Together, we are making a difference!"

Mary SaileBoard of Trustees Member

RECENT EVENTS

Successful Philly Debut of API Connections Series

The Philadelphia debut of API's fabulous networking event for women was a huge success. Over30 women joined us for great conversations, excellent drinks, and gourmet food at the AssemblyRooftop Lounge at the Logan Hotel in downtown Philadelphia. Thanks to everyone who joined usto network and enjoy the amazing sunset. The next API Connections event will be in the fall of2018. Stay tuned for more information.

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APPLI Summer Workshops for Girls

Over two weeks in July, API hosted two fun and engaging sessions of the Alice Paul ProfessionalLeadership Institute (APPLI): College & Careers program. Over 40 girls participated in thisdynamic leadership workshop designed help teen girls prepare for college and their futurecareers.

Each day of this four-day program was packed with professional development workshops andfield trips to tour college campuses or visit workplaces to meet female professionals at areacompanies. Girls participated in workshops that outlined the college application process, taughtinterviewing skills, and explored ways for teens to not only finance college but also how to bestassess which college is the best fit for them. Girls also practiced resume writing, were introducedto business etiquette, and tried out their networking skills during a special networking practicesession with professional women from a variety of fields and interests.

Participants in the first session of APPLI went on field trips to the University of Pennsylvania andRutgers University Camden, and trips to met with professional women at Virtua Health &Wellness Center, Lockheed Martin, and Novartis. They also met with New Jersey Rep. CarolMurphy to learn about careers in public service.

Riley O., who partook in the first session had this to say about her experience:

"I believe that APPLI helped me to learn about the professional world.Whether it connected me to mentors or taught me about new career opportunities

I met amazing young women. I am now considering UPenn as a college option.This experience was very beneficial to my everyday life, professional life,

and educational life. Thank you!"

Teens in the second session also visited the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University,Camden and went on workplace visits to Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Lockheed Martin, the Mt.Holly Municipal Complex. They also met with Jean E. Stanfield, the Sheriff of Burlington County,who shared insights with the teens regarding careers in law enforcement.

Julie D., said the following about her experience participating in the second session of APPLI:

"This experience was a great opportunity. I had a great time meeting newgirls and meeting women in the workforce that I can contact. I was given aton of new information that will greatly help me in the future. Thank you

for the experience!"

First introduced over five years ago, the APPLI program grows more popular each summer. API isproud to host this important program for teen girls. To see amazing photos that capture theexperiences of APPLI participants, click the buttons below.

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STAFF & BOARD NEWS

We Have the Best Summer Interns. Seriously!

API continues to attract intelligent and effective summer interns. This summer we have beenfortunate to work with four fabulous students.

Amy Ribinsky spent the summer working with GLC Lead Coordinator Colleen Tryner to craft andrefine the dynamic curriculum for the Girls Leadership Council, API's signature leadership trainingprogram for teen girls in high school. Ribinsky is a senior at Rowan University where she is earningdual degrees in International Studies and Communication Studies, with a minor in French.

Two marketing interns worked with Marketing & Civic Engagement Coordinator Krista Niles thissummer, each working on projects aimed at enriching API's social media engagement with girls inhigh school and college. In addition to curating content for our daily posts, each intern worked onindividual projects.

During her internship, American University student Carly Elkins planned and designed a socialmedia campaign aimed to inspire millennials to become active voters. With a focus on assistingyoung voters with registering to vote, she also designed a "Voter" sticker API will feature in anupcoming fundraising campaign. Elkins is earning a B.A. in Media and Society, Psychology. Shewill be a junior this fall.

Sanjana Balakrishna, a high-school senior and member of API's Girls Leadership Council, isresearching and designing a social media campaign aimed at cultivating more teen engagementwith API's social media streams. She hopes to introduce Alice Paul's history and leadershiplegacy to more teen girls through a peer-to-peer testimonial campaign.

Additionally, our summer leadership programs for youth were fortunate to have Abby Hastingsinvolved. Abby assisted with both the Alice Paul Professional Leadership Institute (APPLI) and the

Lead-A-Way programs. A senior at Rowan University, Abby is dual majoring in English andsecondary education with a professional goal to become a high school English teacher.

We wish them each a fantastic semester ahead!

Photo: Amy Ribinsky, Sanjana Balakrishna, Carly Elkins, and Abby Hastings.

API to Launch Voter Inspiration Campaigns

Keep a look out for two upcoming campaigns API has designed toinspire people to vote this November.

On August 17th, API will launch a social media campaign aimed toengage millennials and encourage this talented and sociallyengaged group of young people to register to vote and participatein the upcoming midterm elections. The campaign was designedby summer college intern Carly Elkins with support from APIstaffer Krista Niles, the Marketing & Civic EngagementCoordinator. If you aren't already following API's dynamic social media stream, please do sotoday. We need your help sharing this campaign to advocate for voter participation.

Additionally, on September 4th, API will launch a civic engagement and fundraising campaigndedicated to inspiring others to raise awareness about the importance of voting. For a small giftof $15 API will send donors a high-quality sticker that features the word "Voter." The sticker anda matching button will be given to donors who give $25 or more. (We're keeping the design a secretuntil the launch, but we can tell you that Carly designed them and we're sure you'll want one!)

Donations to the "Voter" campaign will help API facilitate voter registration events and willsupport the newly-formed Girls Leadership Council’s Social Action Committee, which is workingto create a voter tool kit for high school students nearing voting age. The tool kit will educatestudents about the voter registration process and the importance of voting as a civic duty andway to make your voice heard.

Director's Note

Amidst the bustle of a busy summer is a major change at API, in that we saygoodbye to program director Kris Myers. Kris came to API in her senior yearof college in 2002, having just completed a research paper on Alice Paul. Herinterest in women’s history and her knowledge about Alice Paul made her astandout as an intern, and we quickly found ways to keep her around until wecould bring her on staff as a program associate. In 2012 Kris took the role ofprogram director to oversee all of API’s history and leadership programs.

At Paulsdale we are surrounded by the results of Kris’ hard work over the past16 years: the “In Pursuit of Ordinary Equality” exhibit, the orientation videothat introduces visitors to Alice Paul’s story, the organization of the Alice PaulArchives and the Barbara Haney Irvine Library. Her imprint on API programs iseven more indelible. Thousands of elementary school children learned AlicePaul’s story through the Meeting Alice field trip that Kris designed. Thousandsof young women have learned basic leadership skills and found their feministvoice thanks to our middle and high school leadership programs that Kris hascreated. Thousands have enjoyed the adult programs - author talks, dramaticperformances, tours and presentations on women’s issues - that sheorganized.

Kris has been integral to API’s growth for 16 years and I’m sure you will join usas we thank her for everything she has done for API and for her passion tofurther Alice’s work for gender equality.

Lucy Beard, Executive Director

The Amazing Legacy of Program Director Kris Myers

The Alice Paul Institute is the strong organization because of the intelligenceand dedication of Kris Myers. In her more than 16 years with API, she built a robust variety of

educational programs, crafted engaging curriculum for K-12 students, and mentored countlesscollege interns and National History Day scholars. API is deeply grateful to Kris for her years ofservice and her efforts to celebrate and educate others about the life and legacy of Alice Paul.

She will be missed greatly and we wish her great success in her future endeavors.

Kris representing API at a cancer walk in 2006.

Kris with fellow members of API's "Alice Factor" youngfriends group in 2005.

Kris appeared multiple times on Comcast's Newsmakers program with Jill Horner, promoting a wide variety ofAPI's programs and events. Horner is also a former intern at API.

The exhibit "In Pursuit of Ordinary Equality" atPaulsdale is the result of Kris' efforts. It is a true legacy

of her dedication to women's history.

Kris on a panel with GLC members to the YoungFeminist Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., in

2016 (top). Over the years Kris has given hundreds ofpresentations on Alice Paul's life and figh for gender

equality.

Kris, Lucy and API supporters represented API at the centennial of Alice Paul's1913 march in Washington, D.C. At left: Kris worked with Executive DirectorsLucy Beard (top) Rhonda DiMascio (center), and Valerie Buickerood (bottom)

during her tenure at API.

"Thank You!" Kris Myersfor all the time, dedication, and

integrity you have shared with API.

Now Hiring Fall Interns

The Alice Paul Institute is seeking qualified andinterested individuals for unpaid student internpositions for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019.

API has a robust variety of internships forstudents, age 16 or older. Internships areavailable in the following areas:

Museum AssistantLeadership Programs Support

Heritage Programs SupportSocial Media OutreachAdvocacy & Civic Engagement

Learn More & Apply

GIRLS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Registration for South Jersey's signature leadership training program for teen girls, the Alice PaulInstitute’s Girls Leadership Council, is open through August 11, 2018. In this dynamic programhigh-school-aged girls meet monthly to discuss issues affecting women and girls. Using a uniquecurriculum to educate on issues in the United States, members leave meetings better equippedto engage in meaningful conversation on different topics like human rights, gender stereotypes,and intersectionality.

"I’m incredibly excited for the 2018-2019 school year! As the GLC Coordinator,I love watching members learn new concepts and come into their own as

leaders. GLC members share information about their favorite topic, what theywant to change, what makes them energized. It’s a welcoming space to join,

so please register and add your voice to the mix!"- Collen Tryner, GLC Lead Coordinator

Teen girls who are interested in leadership, activism, and women’s and girls’ issues on a local,national, and international level are invited to apply. We highly recommend teens to registerearly. Only 75 spots are available for the 2018-2019 cohort.

Learn More About GLC

GLC in Washington, D.C.

On June 26, 2018, seven members of the Girls Leadership Council visited Washington D.C., wherethey met with legislators to represent the Alice Paul Institute and advocate for the ratification ofthe Equal Rights Amendment. After a workshop on the history and current status of the ERA withBettina Hager of the ERA Coalition, GLC members met with Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Rep.Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), as well as with Sen. Jackie Speier (D-CA) a leading advocate of the ERA.

See more photos from the day on our Facebook page or our Instagram account.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Second Saturday Tours

SaturdaysAugust 11, 2018September 8, 2018October 13, 2018November 10, 201812pm - 2pmAlice Paul Institute128 Hooten Rd., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Enjoy a beautiful afternoon tour of historic Paulsdale. Visitors explore the exhibit "Alice Paul: In Pursuit of OrdinaryEquality" and learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house, the restoration of the site, and its present-day useas a women's history center and a leadership institute for women and girls. Admission is $5 per person. Noregistration is required, but large groups are encouraged to call ahead. If you have any questions, please contact us at(856) 231-1885 or info@alicepaul.org.

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Night in Suffrage White

Saturday, August 25, 20185pm - 8pm

Alice Paul Institute128 Hooten Rd., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Gather your friends and join the staff of the AlicePaul Institute for a special pop-up dinner tocelebrate the date that women won the right tovote! The observance of Women's Equality Daynot only commemorates the passage of the 19thAmendment, but it also calls attention to women'scontinuing efforts for full equality. API is proud to host this elegant evening to celebrate an important date inwomen's history and support our vision of gender equality for all.

White is the color of the event! In honor of the many suffragists who wore white in their fight for the vote, everyguest is highly encouraged to wear all white and decorate their table in white linens. In the spirit of friendlycompetition, curate your own beautiful white-themed table. In true pop-up fashion, this event operates on a "pack itin/pack it out" philosophy. Every guest must bring their own supplies (tables, chairs, food, flatware, linens, etc.) andtake everything home with them, including trash.

Spots can be secured for groups of up to 12. The porch sold out quickly. All remaining spots are for the beautiful lawnof Paulsdale.

Only $20 per person!

Tickets & Info

11th Annual Paulsdale Uncorked

Saturday, September 29, 20185pm - 7:30pmAlice Paul Institute128 Hooten Rd., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Mark your calendars! On Saturday, September 29, 2018the Alice Paul Institute will host the 11th annual Paulsdale Uncorked. This fabulously fun fine wine and food pairingevent is held on a beautiful late summer evening. Sip a good wine and sample gourmet creations from the UnitedStates Personal Chefs Association members on the charming wrap-around porch or surrounding lawn at historicPaulsdale in Mount Laurel.

Tickets are $65.

More information: www.alicepaul.org/newsevents/paulsdale-uncorked

Tickets

Designer Handbag Bingo

Wednesday, November 14, 20186pm - 9pmMoorestown Community House16 E Main St., Moorestown, NJ 08057 Save the Date! Join us for a delightfully fun Designer Handbag Bingosocial and fundraiser! Try your luck to win one of ten high-enddesigner handbags or enter to win one of the great raffle baskets.This fundraiser supports the Alice Paul Institute’s leadership trainingprograms for girls and the continued preservation of Paulsdale, aNational Historic Landmark and the childhood home of suffragist andequal rights activist Alice Paul who helped women gain the right tovote.

Tickets on sale soon! RSVP to reserve your spot!

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Alice Paul Institute: An Introduction

Thursday, November 1, 20186pm - 7:30pmAlice Paul Institute128 Hooten Rd., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Join us for an engaging evening presentation and learn about local heroAlice Paul, a leading American suffragist who helped secure the right tovote for women and dedicated her life to the fight for gender equality.Come learn how the Alice Paul Institute keeps her work alive andmoving forward. Join us for a 90-minute networking event! Enjoy wine and cheese while we share the mission andwork of the Alice Paul Institute. This event is Free.

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