Citizen Information

Congratulations on your selection as a Delegate to the 65th Session of Arizona American Legion
Auxiliary Girls State and Welcome! Below you will find important information for your time at Girls State!

Arizona Girls State
June 3-9th, 2012
UofA - Colonia de la Paz
602 North highland Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

Check In Times
A-G 11:00AM......H-N 12:00 Noon......O-Z 12:45PM
All citizens should have registered before 1:45pm. Please eat lunch or bring it with you and shop before
registering. ONCE YOU ARE HERE AND ON YOUR FLOOR YOU MAY NOT LEAVE. Parents will not be allowed on
the City floors at any time for any reason, please say goodbye at the lobby. If for any reason you are
unable to attend, please contact the Director as soon as possible. Alternates will be used as replacements.

Suggestions On What To Pack
When packing, remember you will be living with another girl in your room, and sharing a common bathroom
with the girls in your City. You will be responsible for getting all luggage and personal items to and from
your room. The dorm has 3 floors and no elevator. You may want to bring: alarm clock, I-pod, flashlight
and camera. Whatever you carry in you have to carry out.

BEDDING… twin sheets for captains bed, a pillow, blanket (rooms have a/c), or you may want to bring a
sleeping bag. PERSONAL ITEMS…Towels, washcloths, feminine items (just in case). COMFORTABLE SHOES
AND SCHOOL CLOTHES (See General Rules located on the GS Packets Page). IF YOU HAVE, you might want
to bring a lap top and computer stick…we have 4 printers, a calculator… small musical instrument if you
play one. These musical instruments could be used as accompaniments in Glee Club, as well as, the talent
show. Backpacks are optional. Cold bottled water and vending machine snacks are sold in the store at
cost to assist with not having to bring or pack these items. You may bring personal food items for the
whole week with you. Each room has a small refrigerator. Food delivery is not permitted from home or
food establishments once you are checked in. This means care packages dropped off at dorm.

Health Card
Completed within the 2 weeks prior to Girls State by a health care provider. Prior physicals for sports
are not acceptable. Current physical condition is a must. You will need to attach a copy of Health
Insurance Policy Number or Card if insured. All information is kept confidential and shredded after 3 years.

Campaign Materials Allowed and NOT Allowed
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS MAY NOT BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE. So… bring materials such as construction paper,
colored pens/pencils, glue, scotch tape, scissors, or straight pins, etc. with which to prepare your
campaign signs and City decorations. ALL CAMPAIGN SIGNS ARE MADE AT GIRLS STATE. Posted Campaign
signs cannot be larger than 14" x 22", nothing preformed or with adhesive (i.e. stick-ons, name tags or
plastic holders). No Computer Generated campaign material. NO PHOTOGRAPHS, BUTTONS, NO PRESS-ONS
OR ITEMS TO BE HANDED OUT (suckers, pencils, etc.). PAINT, SPRAY PAINT AND GLITTER IN ANY FORM
(this includes glitter pens and puff paints) ARE A DEFINITE NO! Anything to the contrary will be removed.
If damages occur…responsible party is charged by the University.  Costumes are discouraged as they
are preformed or not made at Girls State. IF IN DOUBT ASK.

Girls State Store and Bank
Items for sale in the store will be stamps, note paper, film, personal comfort items, water, vending machine
items, cards, flowers and stuffed animals for a start. You can also purchase Girls State T-shirts, bumper
sticker, blankets, boxers and other misc. items. The Girls State Bank will be available for depositing your
money for safekeeping when registering. You may withdraw your money during Bank and Store hours.
Bankers are bonded. Girls State is not responsible for money not banked.

Sock Drive
Girls State will be holding a sock drive as a Community Service Project. Please bring 2 pairs of white
tube socks to be donated for this project. These are to be turned in when asked for by the City Mayor.

City Pictures and Yearbook
YOUR CITY PICTURE will be available for $10.00 (formal 8X10) and $1.50 (funny 4X6) for each type of
picture. Keep this amount out of your bank deposit as it will be collected on Monday evening. We have a
“Girls State Yearbook” for $10.00 that you register for and receive after Girls State session.

The Girls State Yearbook is in its third year publishing and has some great memories of your week here
at Girls State. Be sure to bring $10.00 with you for purchase. These will be mailed out after Girls State.