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About Us
REGION 1 YOUTH COUNCIL
MISSION
The mission of the Region 1 Youth Council is to provide leadership opportunities for youth representatives from each county in the region, to train the youth representatives for more leadership opportunities; and to provide a Summit meeting to educate all youth in the region in matters most affecting youth to promote an informed generation.
The Beginning
The Region 1 Youth Council first met on August 16, 2003. Interest for coming together as a regional council was determined by an evaluation question at the Annual Youth Leadership Summit. Local youth council members voiced an interest in being able to meet with other councils to plan the next youth leadership summit and to share ideas. The Region 1 Youth Council is supported by the Rome and Dalton Public Health Teen Center Programs and the regional Community Action Partners coalition.
REGION 1 YOUTH COUNCIL GUIDELINES: Revised November 12, 2005
I. Membership
- 2-4 Members from each County Youth Council, with 2 of the 4 being regular attendees (to provide consistency)
- Members on the regional council must be members of their own county youth council (either through the Teen Center or Family Connection.)
II. Meeting Agenda Development
- Icebreakers or Energizers to be conducted by youth
- At least 2 energizers per meeting (1 in the morning and 1 after lunch)
- Youth councils volunteer to lead activities prior to the meeting per Theme Coordinator
- Schedule time to exchange ideas/share success stories and best practices
- Schedule time for regional summit planning
- Schedule peer training topics, as needed, to be conducted during regional council meeting
III. Goals and Responsibilities of Youth Council
- Planning the annual Youth Leadership Summit
- Provide a representative voice for county youth councils
- Be a vehicle for youth to communicate youth development needs and issues to the Community Action Partners
Officers |
Requirements |
Duties |
Length of Service |
President |
1. Must have been a member of the regional youth council for at least one year.
2. Must be in the 11th grade or lower. |
1. Conduct meetings
2. Plan agenda |
2 years |
Vice President |
1. Must have been a member of the regional youth council for at least one year.
2. Must be in the 11th grade or lower. |
1. Assist President
2. Develop quarterly newsletter |
2 years |
Secretary |
1. Must be able to attend all meetings |
1. Take meeting minutes |
1 year |
Theme Coordinator |
1. Must be able to attend all meetings |
- Plan energizer activities for meetings
- Lead Pledge of Allegiance at meetings
- Plan themes for meetings, using quotes, etc
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1 year |
Communications Coordinator |
1. Must be able to attend all meetings
2. Webmaster training |
1. Develop/manage Blog or Message Board for sharing info |
1 year |
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