Matter SCC-128546

Adopt Commendation for Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) for 21 years of inclusive and empowering programs that help girls grow their confidence and leadership skills. (Abe-Koga/Arenas)

Children, Families & Seniors Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) recognizing 21 years of programs that empower girls by enhancing their confidence and leadership skills. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and Vice President Sylvia Arenas.

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Commendation for Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI)
Recognizes 21 years of inclusive and empowering programs
Aims to help girls grow their confidence and leadership skills
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors
From Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and Vice President Sylvia Arenas

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128546 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Commendation for BAWSI RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative (BAWSI) for 21 years of inclusive and empowering programs that help girls grow their confidence and leadership skills. (Abe-Koga/Arenas) ATTACHMENTS: • Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative Commendation Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams (PDF) Page 1 of 1

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Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative Commendation

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends the Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI) for its twenty-one years of inclusive and empowering programs that help girls grow their confidence and leadership skills. BAWSI provides safe spaces for girls to engage in sports, develop leadership skills, and build friendships. The initiative has a significant impact on participants, who report higher rates of participation in high school sports and improved self-esteem.

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BAWSI provides safe and joyful spaces for girls from elementary to high school.
Programs introduce girls to sports fundamentals and leadership skills.
BAWSI helps girls regulate emotions, set goals, and develop a strong sense of identity.
The initiative fosters friendships and support networks beyond sports.
BAWSI volunteers serve as mentors, shaping young leaders.
Alumni participate in high school sports at higher rates and report stronger self-esteem.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 3D6AC004-ED28-4146-9416-DAA34E373F8A WHEREAS, the Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI) provides safe and joyful spaces for girls from elementary to high school to run, play, and build friendships at a time when the participation of girls in sports is significantly lower than the participation of boys; WHEREAS, BAWSI programs introduce girls to sports fundamentals and leadership skills through activities that build motor coordination, teamwork, and confidence; WHEREAS, BAWSI equips girls with guidance to regulate their emotions, set goals, and harness their inner drive, helping them develop a strong sense of identity that supports their long-term academic and personal success; WHEREAS, BAWSI fosters friendships and support networks that extend far beyond the program, demonstrating that BAWSI is more than a sports program—it is a community that teaches respect, responsibility, and the importance of empowering others; WHEREAS, BAWSI volunteers serve as mentors who play a vital role in each girl’s development, offering encouragement and guidance that help shape young leaders who continue to excel in high school, college, and their careers; and WHEREAS,...