Address to the National Council Session/52nd Convention of the Girl Scouts of the USA
ANNA MARIA CHÁVEZ
Anna Maria Chávez became the CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA the same year that the organization celebrated its 100th birthday. She gave this speech at the Girl Scouts’ National Council Session/52nd Convention, held in Houston, November 10–13, 2011. As you listen, consider audience, credibility, organization, language, and support.
Part I
Part II
Reading and Discussion Questions
After examining Part I and Part II of the videos, consider the questions below. Then enter your responses in the spaces provided and click the SUBMIT button.
Question 12.1
1. How does Chávez use personal experience to identify with the members of her audience?
Question 12.2
2. What other types of support does she use?
Question 12.3
3. Why is she a good person to speak to young girls and their leaders about the empowerment of women?
Question 12.4
4. How would you describe Chávez’s organization in the speech?
Question 12.5
5. How would you describe Chávez’s language? Her tone?