Jayda Dookie represented our Chapter at the John Deere Drive Your Future Academy in San Francisco. This is an all-girls event that focused on leadership development, remaining active in the game of golf, learning the value/impact of volunteerism, and recognizing the importance of teamwork.
Jayda described her experience at the event:
“This academy was very engaging. It was an eye-opening experience. The academy featured mostly female guest speakers and they discussed different skills and gave us background on the different paths life might take us on. They offered informative discussions on how to market ourselves for college admissions and our future. We also had lots of fun. We volunteered at the Pomeroy Center, which helps with rehabilitation and education for people with disabilities. We spent a few hours teaching people how to play golf. I was very proud to make a difference in their lives. We went sightseeing at Muir Woods and took a boat tour around the Bay. We played The Olympic Club, home of the 2012 U.S Open and 2021 Women’s Open. I just loved the course. I am so grateful to the First Tee and John Deere for the opportunity. I hope many more young women enjoy this experience next year. It really was life changing!