How do you get started?

Contact someone. You can gather three girls or three hundred! If you're planning to hold a Girl Talk meeting at school, you'll probably need to get approval from your coach, organization leader, or counselor. Contact the right person to get approval for your event.

Set a date. Back-to-school, Homecoming, Prom, and just before Winter or Spring break are good times of the year to have a Girl Talk event - though you could host one whenever the need arises. Remember: you have the power to make a difference in one friend's life or in the lives of many of your peers!

Review the materials. After obtaining approval and setting a meeting date, review the materials included in the toolkit. Pay special attention to stories and situations that are relevant to your local community. For example, check your local or school newspaper for stories about underage drinking.

Let us know. Don't forget to email us (tcc@centurycouncil.org [1]) to let us know how your Girl Talk meeting went – we know it will be a success!