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WINTER
ACTIVITIES
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The New England Center for Circus Arts
Winter
session begins January 7. Classes for teens. Information:
802-254-9780. www.necenterforcircusarts.org.
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Grafton Ponds Recreation Center
Mountain
Biking and Hiking --open daily, 9am -4pm
Includes
trails suitable for families. Cost $1; bike rentals
and tours available for additional costs.
January
5, Winter Trails Day; January 12, Coed Classic Ski
Clinic/Tour; January 19, Grafton's Nature Museum's
"Bats" & Ice Skating Party; January
27, Snowshoe Clinic Tour. Information:
(802) 843-2400 or www.graftonponds.com
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Astronomy Day, Norwich
January
26, 11am-3pm. Celerbrate the long winter nights with
a full day of celestial activities. Learn how to identify
winter constellations, make a sundial or a star chart
to take home, and find out more about our closest
star-the Sun. Also, meet local astronaut Jay Buckey.
COST: free with museum admission. Montshire Museum
of Science. Information or registration: 8002-649-2200
or www.montshire.org.
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Creating with Clay Pottery Studio
Winter
classes begin January 7. After school classes (age
6 +), 3:30-5pm. Home school, Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30pm;
Saturday afternoon workshops for students age 10+
will meet in January and March. Information or a complete
schedule of classes: Bonnie Stearns, 802-254-8355
or bstearns@sover.net.
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Christmas at the Billings Farm, Woodstock
Saturdays/Sundays,
through January 1, 10am-4pm. Tours of the authentically
decorated farmhouse, visits to the dairy farm for
interactive programs, holiday activities, plus the
Academy Award nominee film "A Place in the Land."
Billings Farm & Museum. Information: 802-457-2355
or www.Billingsfarm.org.
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Dance Express
This
event happens on the last Saturday of the month, 7:15pm-11:30pm.
There is a children's dance from 7:15pm to 8:00pm. Regular
DJ set from 8-11:30pm. Cost $1-$7. The Church, Main
and Grove Streets. Information: (802) 258-6475 or (802)
380-4221.
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Brattleboro Music Center Programs Information
(802) 257-4523, www.bmcvt.org
Children's
Multicultural Performance Ensemble (ages
7+), Thursdays through Nov 15, 3:45-5:15. This ensemble
explores music and songs from a variety of earth-centered
peoples. Children will attune to the natural world through
practices of listening and playful, creative movement
exercises, done both indoors and out. Cost: $100.
Individual
Lessons Monday-Saturday, 9am-7pm. Individual
music lessons, for students of all ages and abilities,
are available in 15 different instruments and voice
taught by the Brattleboro Music Center Music School's
30+ talented and dedicated faculty members.
Celtic
Music Session Wednesdays Youth 12+ in
age, 4pm. Learn traditional jigs and reels, and other
dance music of Scotland, Ireland and New England. All
music will be taught by ear, making this class an excellent
opportunity to develop students' ear training abilities
as well as introducing them to this exciting musical
tradition. Cost: $100.
JOBS
Company:
Alahram Beverage, Brattleboro
Job: Online Admin Specialist
Job
Requirements: Driver's License, 20+ years old,
High school diploma, College Degree
Job
Description: This Online Admin Specialist.
must also have experience working with payroll. This
Online Admin Specialist must have experience with Microsoft
Excel, data entry numeric and data entry alpha.And All
applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized
to work in the United States. If you are interested
in this temporary to full time opportunity please contact
us via email walbeverage@aol.com
Company:
Home Depot, Brattleboro Job: Customer
Service Positions (Cashiers/returns desk, head
cashiers, lot attendant, inventory management, loss
prevention associates, special service associates)
Job
Requirements: In order to meet the minimum
qualifications for these positions, you must be at least
18 years of age, pass a drug test, pass a background
check and pass the Home Depot employment test.
Apply:http://www.snagajob.com/jobseeker/search/JobOverview.aspx?postingId=599005
Company:
Friendly's, Brattleboro Job: Wait
staff, Cook, Dessert Specialist, Bus Person/Prep Cook,
Host Hostess
Job
Requirements: Some experience helpful, but
not necessary, Ability to work in a fast paced environment,
Meet peak time challenges, Ability to prioritize tasks,
Must be a team player, Must be 16 + or 18+ years of
age.
Apply:
http://www.snagajob.com/jobseeker/search/searchresults.aspx?zipCode=05301
Company:
WIS International, Brattleboro Job:
Merchandising Representative
Job
Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation to job locations and
pass a motor vehicle background check. Must have an
email address and access to retrieve job schedule. Must
have High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be 18+
years of age.
Job
Description: Must be able to read and understand
planograms / schematics; to understand basic retail
terminology; to learn and use client specific terminology;
ability to move across a variety of surfaces such as
tiles, concrete, asphalt, carpets, etc., and climb stairs
or ladders as necessary; ability to continuously reach
and lift or shift merchandise of varying weights and
sizes. Must have customer friendly attitude.
Apply:http://www.snagajob.com/jobseeker/search/JobOverview.aspx?postingId=169329
Company:
Mass Connections Inc./SPi, Hinsdale, NH
Job: Consumer Connector
Job
Requirements: Excellent verbal skills. Personal
computer and printing capabilities with internet access.
Computer literate. Organized and detail oriented. Able
to set up event table and display. Reliable transportation.
Customer service skills. Must be 16+ years of age.
Job
Description: You will be responsible for promoting
brands by distributing samples/brochures and/or demonstrating
products to consumers, driving sales and creating brand
awareness by educating consumers on the features and
benefits of our clients' products, and timely reporting
of store visit activities via a telephone reporting
system. Each event earns the Event Personnel and selected
school a point. For every 25 points you earn, you will
receive a $25 retailer gift card. Once you reach 50
points, you are eligible to receive a letter of recommendation.
For every 100 points the school of your choice earns,
they will receive a $100 donation! Points do not expire
and are awarded at the end of each quarter.
*Please
visit www.stayingconnected.com
for complete details about the point program.
Apply:
http://www.snagajob.com/jobseeker/search/JobOverview.aspx?postingId=306217
OTHER
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS
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Open Art: Creative Opportunities for Youth
The
Great River Arts Institute is creating a radio project
and needs your help!. The radio program would
air on WOOL FM in Bellows Falls. Learn how to
put a radio show together and share your stories.
Paid
and unpaid internships are available through the Great
River Arts Institute for students interested in art
and working with younger children and their peers. For
more information call 802-463-3330 or email greatriverjack@yahoo.com
or visit www.greatriverarts.org
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Youth Leadership Program
Are
you a young person between the ages of 15 and 25 who
has a disability and would like to be a part of an exciting,
fun and educational program? Join the Youth Leadership
Program through Vermont Center for Independent Living
and learn your rights as a person with a disability,
how to speak up for yourself, howto live on your own,
set goals, make decisions and become a mentor. For
more information or to apply call 802-229-6413 or 7-800-639-1522
(voice and TTY) or email dvora@vcil.org
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Safe Sitter Babysitting Class
What
to be a more confident babysitter? Learn basic
life saving and safety techniquesthat will help you
feel more comfortable taking care of someone else's
children. This class is for youth ages 11 to 13
and will be held at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Call 802-251-8425 for dates of upcoming classes.
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Young Writers Project
Visit
this interactive web site to share your writing and
learn how to improve your writing. Weekly writing
prompts are provided and you could have your work published
in the local newspaper! Check it out @ www.youngwritersproject.org
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The Global Youth Fund
“This
I Believe” essays, The Global Youth Fund (GYF)
-- a youth-driven initiative tocreate the world's first
democratic fund -- is compiling the collective wisdom
of youth (ages 15-25). Focused on personal philosophies,
core values and beliefs that serve as a day-to-day guide,
these essays reflect what young people have to say about
our world's most critical challenges, and the solutions
they have to offer. Sample “I believe in”
titles: The Active Soul, Borderless World, It All Starts
with Yourself, Liberating your mind. Read on to hear
the voices of tomorrow.
Check it out @ www.globalyouthfund.org
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Got an opinion?
The
Brattleboro Reformer is seeking teens to write editorials
for the paper. What areyouth talking about?
What is important to you? What do you think about
local issues, politics and world wide issues?
This is not a social studies paper - this is your voice
being heard. For more information or to submit
at editorial contact Sabina Haskell, Editor, at 254-2311
ext.106 or shaskell@reformer.com.
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Teen Nights
Youth
ages 13 to 18 can hang out at the Boys & Girls Club
of Brattleboro from 7 to 11pm on Friday nights.
Come hear local bands, DJ's, or watch skate jams and
movies. or more information call 254-5990.
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Volunteer with the Local Habitat for Humanity Chapter
The
Brattleboro Area Habitat for Humanity Chapter is working
on houses and welcomes volunteers to come help build!
Work is usually done on Saturdays at their workshop
on Putney Rd/Rt. 5. For more information contact Dean
at 802-254-5222 or judean@together.net.
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Volunteer at Experienced Goods Thrift Shop for Brattleboro
Area Hospice
77
Flat Street in Brattleboro. Please stop by the Shop
or call us at (802) 254-5200, to learn more. Ask for
Victoria.
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New
After School Programs/Activities
Maple
Ridge Stable is offering an 8-week Youth Horsemanship
Class for ages 8 & up. The class will be held on
Thursdays, beginning January 10th, from 3:45-5:15.
Through games and activities children will learn
about different horse breeds, horse care, safety, anatomy,
training and equine behavior. Each class includes
classroom and barn time. For more information or to
register please visit our website www.mapleridgestable.com
or contact Heidi Potter at 802-380-3268 . Class
size is limited so please register early.
AnimeNiacs
(ages 13+)
Teen
club focusing on Japanese anime and manga. COST: free.
Rockingham Free Public Library in Bellows Falls. Mondays,
5 pm. Information: (802) 463-4270, bfyouth@sover.net
or www.youseemore.com/rockingham
Brattleboro
Parks and Recreation Center Programs
Fall
offerings include youth and kindergarten soccer leagues,
youth field hockey and gymnastics classes. For more
information call 802- 245-5808. Downloadable
program at www.brattleboro.org
Boys
& Girls Club
Inspiring/enabling
all young people, especially those from disadvantaged
circumstances, to be productive, responsible and caring
citizens. 17 Flat Street. Information: (802) 254-5990
Meetting
Waters YMCA ASPIRE
This
is an afterschool enrichment program. Open Monday-Friday,
3-6pm and full days on vacations, holidays and teacher
in-service days. Fees based on days/week and pick-up
time. Financial assistance available. Child Care Subsidy
accepted. For more information: Brattleboro (802) 246-1036,
Bellows Falls (802) 463-4769 or check out their website
at www.meetingwatersymca.org,
info@meetingwatersymca.org
Voltage
- pro soccer academy
Providing
the opportunity to learn and enjoy many aspects of the
game of soccer in a competitive enviroment from a current
professional player. This program is open to youth
ages 5-18 and has scholarships available. For
more information go to www.vermontvoltage.com
or call 802-999-6303.
New
England Youth Theatre
Announcing....2008
Winter classes!
Check
out the variety of amazing opportunities at www.neyt.org
Kroka
Expeditions Winter/Spring Schedule
Kroka
Expeditions offers a variety of outdoor experiences
including logging weekends, winter wilderness weekends,
family camps, and white water rafting. Check out Vermont-Ecuador
Semester. Check out all the details on www.kroka.org
Professional
Trainings & Parent Education
Learn
how to support your children in school and at home;
meet other parents and share what works and what doesn't!
Online
Courses:
Living
Life on Life's Terms: Integrating Spiritually into the
Therapeutic Process with Addicted Adults
Presenter:
Patricia
A. Burke, MSW, LCSW
Date & Time: Starts
December 3, 2007 and runs for 4 weeks (completion earns
8 contact hours)
Location: Online http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal.html
Registration Fee:
$40 payable to AdCare
Free
Computer Classes at Vermont Adult Learning
Check out class dates and topics at http://vtadultlearning.org/blogs/grant/
Collaborate
with Greenwood School
The
Greenwood School is a boarding school in Southern Vermont
dedicated to taking bright and talented boys with learning
differences and learning disabilities (LD) such as dyslexia,
attentional difficulties (ADD / ADHD), or executive
functioning deficits and empowering them with the skills
and strategies necessary to bridge the gap between their
outstanding promise and present abilities.
A
comprehensive 3-year pre-preparatory middle school academic
program, including science, history, art, literature,
music, and athletics, assures our students are intellectually
challenged, creatively inspired, and factually informed.
The Greenwood School is looking for organizations to
partner with in our Community Service Learning (CSL)
Program.
Goal of the CSL Program:
Expand confidence, increase empathy, foster trust and
tolerance, and improve the socialization skills of the
students at the Greenwood School.
Purpose:
Impact the Greenwood students by introducing them to
service work – thereby starting the process of
witnessing the inherent value of “giving back”
to one’s community. Build mutually advantageous
partnerships with local and distant communities.
Some of Greenwood's existing partnership organizations:
The Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation
Windham County Humane Society
University
of Vermont Agricultural Extension, Youth Horticultural
Project
If
you are interested in helping us build a more interconnected
community, please contact:
Adam Jones
The Greenwood School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
Community Service Learning Director
802.999.0066
ca_jones@mac.com
The
Center for Health & Learning
Log
onto www.healthandlearning.org/
for details on all trainings and workshops including
strategies on suicide prevention, improving health education,
research based curricula and more.
Planned
Parenthood Professional Trainings
These trainings
are designed to assist professionals in getting the
skills, knowledge, support, and confidence to address
the sensitive topic of sexuality. Check out the calendar
of trainings for 2006-2007 @ www.ppnne.org
Research-based
Interactive Programs Teach Children
Critical
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Skills.
Eugene,
OR- HealthComm Interactive, Inc. announces release of
two multimedia CD-ROM programs, Walk Smart and Bike
Smart. Both programs are designed for children in grades
K-3 and were produced, with support from the National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development, by
the Oregon Center for Applied Science. Using animations
and video demonstrations, these self-paced programs
are fun and engaging. They teach children the basic
skills and knowledge they need to be safe as pedestrians
and on their bicycles.
Concerned
parents, educators and safety officials were directly
involved in the design and evaluation of Walk Smart
and Bike Smart. Pedestrian/motor vehicle accidents are
the most common cause of death from trauma for children
5-9 years old. These accidents most often occur while
the child is walking along, playing in, or crossing
the street. Non-fatal bicycle accidents represent one
of the most common causes of serious brain injury in
children--with more than 138,000 children under the
age of 14 sustaining bicycle-related head injuries each
year.
"What
differentiates the Walk Smart and Bike Smart programs
from traditional safety curricula are their emphasis
on breaking down complex skills such as street crossing
into component parts: responding to signals, discriminating
dangerous vehicles, and understanding traffic distance",
noted Ann Glang Ph.D., Principal Investigator. "The
program then teaches each of these skills to mastery
before integrating them into the more complex task of
walking safely across a busy street. Pre-teaching the
component skills involved in a complex response is a
critical feature of effective instructional programs".
Both
programs were thoroughly evaluated in studies involving
several hundred children. The studies demonstrated that
after children used the program, most did a significantly
better job of identifying hazardous situations than
they had prior to using the program. The studies also
demonstrated that even children with no computer or
reading skills were able to use the programs.
Detailed
information, including research evaluation reports and
program sample clips are available at http://childsafety.hcimarketplace.com
. Each program costs $19.95. They are available
directly from HealthComm Interactive through the website
or by calling 866 846 4880 Toll-free.
Good-Touch/Bad-Touch
Professional Trainings
Good-Touch/Bad-Touch
provides a 3.5 day, 21-hour Facilitator Training to
certify adults to facilitate the Good-Touch/Bad-Touch
Curriculum with PreK - 6th grade students. The
Curriculum is research-based, comprehensive violence
prevention education, with information about preventing
abuse, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, internet
safety rules, stranger-danger rules and character development.
It is educationally and developmentally appropriate,
and is in its 11th revised edition, with by-stander
discussions now included in the 5th and 6th grade curriculum.
For more information visit www.goodtouchbadtouch.com
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Events
*New
England Youth Theatre
Presents:
Twelfth Night
Dates: January
11-13, 2008
Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, Saturday
& Sunday matinees at 3 pm.
All the roles in Shakespeare's
Twelfth Night performed by only TWO actors? This
marvelously merry commentary on the madness of love,
adapted and directed by NEYT favorite, Peter Gould,
is the next New England Youth Theatre attempt to surprise
and delight the audience. Twelfth Night is presented
for only one weekend, so make plans to see it now.
Presents:
Libana A Women's World Music Ensemble Dates:
January 26, 2008
Saturday
Libana's
is a women's world music ensemble that illuminates the
the creativity, vision, and spirit of the world's womenthrough
the performance of traditional and contemporary music
and dance.
*Community
Chorus
Presents:
AFRICAN SANCTUS Dates: January 19
and 20, 2008
Saturday
at 7:30 pm at the Latchis Theatre, $15 general, $10
for students
The Community Chorus, under the direction of Susan Dedell,
will present David Fanshawe's African Sanctus. This
highly charged piece, scored for percussion, ethnic
drums, electric and bass guitar, piano, soprano soloists
and chorus, also incorporates field recordings made
by composer David Fanshawe of African music. The Community
Chorus is a program of the Brattleboro Music Center,
for tickets contact the BMC at 802-257-4523 or purchase
them on-line at www.brattleborotix.com.
*Grafton
Ponds
Presents:
Winter Trails Day "New to Nordic" Clinic
Dates: January 5, 2008
Saturday,
9:30am to 11am
Come
learn the sport of Nordic skiing at Grafton Ponds! This
sport is a lot of fun and is a fantastic form of exercise.
Our trail system has 30K of terrain for all abilities,
with grooming and snowmaking.
Presents:
Coed Classic Ski Clinic / Tour Dates:
January 12, 2008
Saturday,
9:30-11 am, All levels welcome!
Presents:
Nature Museum's "Bats" and Ice Skating Party
Dates: January 19, 2008
Saturday,
7pm to 9pm, $8 adults, $5 kids
The Grafton Nature Museum and Grafton Ponds unite to
present an evening of fun education for all ages. Start
the evening with a session about the life of Bats. Then
finish up outside with an ice skating party! Meet in
the Grafton Ponds lodge.
Presents:
Snowshoe Clinic & Tour at Grafton Ponds
Dates: January 27, 2008
Sunday, 10am to 12pm, $10 adults, $5 children
Tour the beautiful Grafton Ponds trails. What a perfect
way to start the day! Snowshoe rentals available.
Contact:
Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center 802-843-2400 or
www.graftonponds.com
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Grant
Opportunities
Vermont
Action for Healthy Kids
wants to encourage after school programs to give students
opportunities to acquire skills in a physical activity
they can enjoy throughout their lives. To support this,
we are offering $200 grants to 5 schools to offer students
four dance classes (in a single dance genre) in after
school programs. The grant application is due January
21, 2008 and funds will be available in early February,
2008.
Contact:
Nicole Lukas, 802-288-8305 Download grant application:
Schoolapplication.
Brattleboro
Area Prevention Coalition Mini-Grants
BAPC
mini-grants provide funding to projects that support
the prevention and reduction of youth alcohol, tobacco
and other drug abuse in the Windham Southeast area.
Grant amounts range from $250-$1,500. Download
the request
for proposals.
email:
bapc@sover.net
or phone: 802-257-2175
Hamburger
Helper's MYHOMETOWNHELPER.COM will provide
support to initiatives that help hometowns across America.
Awards will be based on the merit of the project,
including its impact and support within the community.
Examples of fundable projects include the purchase of
playground equipment, community clean-ups, and training
volunteer firefighters. All requests for funding must
be sponsored by a municipal agency, civic organization,
or public school. Applicants can request a one-time
award for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $15,000.
Multiple awards may be given out each month depending
upon the number of applicants and the amount of money
requested by each applicant. There will be two
application phases: Phase 1 August 1, 2007-September
30, 2007 and Phase 2 February 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008.
Applications from Phase 1 will not carry over to Phase
2, but can be submitted again. Applications
will be collected only via online submission.
Visit the website listed below
for more information. www.myhometownhelper.com/
Job
Openings
...coming
soon
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What's
new with the Youth Initiative?
June
1, 2007
Dear
Friends:
If
you have not already heard, some changes are occurring
regarding the Youth Initiative of Windham County. In
accordance with our original mission, the Youth Initiative
projects will no longer be coordinated from the United
Way office, but are being integrated into the life of
existing organizations around Windham County .
In
this time of transition, the Board of Directors of United
Way of Windham County continues to be committed to the
vision and goals that the Youth Initiative has put forth.
Julia Hampton has worked tirelessly to assure that the
core values of the Youth Initiative are kept in focus
and her hard work has resulted in the successful implementation
of the following ongoing programs:
- Leland
& Gray has fully integrated and funded their H.E.Y.!
after school program.
- Youth
Services has successfully recruited and trained four
Peer Outreach Workers.
- Twin
Valley 's
outreach program has been fully incorporated into
the school.
- The
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union has taken ownership
of the ongoing Youth Assets Retreats.
- The
Realtors Youth Benefit Committee will continue to
allocate scholarship money to youth in need of financial
support.
- United
Way will be coordinating, in partnership with others,
the publication and distribution of the H.E.Y.! Resource
Guide for distribution this fall.
- United
Way is working with Youth Services to take over the
coordination of the H.E.Y.! Help Empower Youth public
relations campaign and this web site, www.HelpEmpowerYouth.com.
- United
Way, along with Youth Services, will continue to work
with area organizations and advocate for the inclusion
of youth in community and organizational decision
making processes.
- We
are actively engaged in discussions with other organizations
for the continuation of the Windham County Youth Council
and are committed to facilitating the transition process
over the coming months.
Julia
Hampton's vision and leadership has led to many of these
successes. Although the Youth Initiative's Coordinator
position is coming to an end, it is our firm belief
that due to Julia's dedicated efforts these programs
will continue. We are also delighted that Julia has
agreed to assist with further Youth Initiative transitions
as a contract consultant to United Way .
Indeed,
the community is a better place due to the Youth Initiative;
we plan to continue to meet with the many stakeholders
over the coming weeks and months to ensure that the
goals and priorities are kept in focus.
For
more detailed information on the success
of the different Youth Initiative projects click here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
the United Way office at (802) 257-4011.
Sincerely,
Barbara
Harris
President,
Board of Directors
United
Way of Windham County
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The WCYC's 2007 Youth Summit *
By Kim
Butts, WCYC member and BUHS freshman
On
May 10, the Windham County Youth Council hosted it's
fourth Youth Summit after a year of learning and creating
through meetings, fundraising, and advertising in surrounding
schools and communities. The council consists of around
twenty 7-12th graders from throughout Windham county.
The Youth Summit was from 9:00-2:30 at the Grand Summit
Hotel at Mt. Snow .
It
was a hard process this year, having run short on funds
and scrambling with a few last minute changes, but it
was well worth it. An overwhelming response of 240 youth
from 15 surrounding schools attended the event, including
25 BUHS students. Workshops, from which the participants
could choose two out of nine, were in wide variety.
One, Got Diversity? , helped the participant
identify stereotypes and stop discrimination against
others. Another titled Darfur: Our Nation's Genocide
, was led by Katherine Nolan from BUHS and offered
information about the situation in Darfur and what students
can do to help.
Other
activities of the day included information booths from
local organizations with cool handouts, and a raffle.
There were also great performances from The Jump off
Unit, The Marlboro Kings, and Coalition of the Mighty.
Overall, it seems as though participants responded to
the theme of the day: Ready to Change? Open your
eyes, open your mind, see the world, change the world!
In
addition to the fun of the day, 93% of the youth who
came felt that they had a better understanding of the
topics discussed in workshops, and half of the students
wanted to do something new or different based on what
they learned in the workshops they attended. As for
the youth council, we plan to continue work next year
and students interested in joining the Windham County
Youth Council are encouraged to apply. For more information
email wcyouthcouncil@gmail.com.
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Getting The Word Out!
A
short guide to publicising youth related events
Download
this easy to use guide
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