Great things happening at the PIT

Greetings and Salutations!

My name is Edria Fleming, I am a Princess in Training, Inc. team member. I am delighted to write to you about the great and exciting things that have been developing for PIT.  Over the past few months we have had our yearly six-week camp, as well as outreach opportunities within the Austin community. 

Our first community outreach was conducted June 9, 2012. Our theme was "Dangers in Social Media."  We had four dynamic community leaders come out and speak to parents and youth about the hazards which await them when befriending strangers online. 

Our speakers included,  Annette Emery (Allies Against Slavery representative),  Austin Chief of Police Art Acevedo, Detective Deek Moore, and Gavin Grounds (Internet Security Executive.  

The event was a huge success.  We were on KVUE news, thanks to Jessica Holloway.  Click here to see us on KVUE's website.  We also received recognition by Patrick Beach in the American Statesman staff. Read the our article, Forum warns of social media hazards.

Following the Crowning Ceremony, our founder, Markell Davidson was invited by San Marcos Chicktime founder, Lora Williams to speak at New Life Children's Center in Canyon Lake, TX.  The mission of New Life Children's Center is to provide help, healing and hope to young girls, ages 11-17 who have been abused and neglected.

 Markell facilitated 4 thirty minute sessions speaking to over 80 girls about self image and self esteem. What an experience it was to see a group of vibrant young women.  I was enthralled with the concept of working with a group of young women who have had various life experiences.

The young women were so curious and receptive to what she had to say. There were lots of questions and concerns on the topics. I was astonished by statements made by these young women. As one of the young women shared with us, she held her arms wide open and said, "Accept everything God gives you with open arms."