Wednesday, March 5, 2008

March 20 YOUTH SUMMIT gives students opportunity to share their needs and concerns. (This is an excused absence from school).


ATTENDANCE - According to Nanchy Chang, Teen Program Coordinator, 57 students and 37 adults attended. Council Vice-President, Pat Vache was present.
YOUTH SUMMIT - “Cooperation through Communication: Bridging the Gaps”
WORKSHOP #1 It's all about the $$ - looking at money management
WORKSHOP #2 Dealing with it - addressing the issues that teens face
WORKSHOP #3 Expanding your World - looking beyond for opportunities
WORKSHOP #4 Stepping up to H.S. - for junior high students only
WORKSHOP #5 Life After H.S. - what are some options

TIME: Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 8:30am-2:00pm

PLACE: at the Old Redmond School House Community Center.

This is an excused absence for Lake Washington School District students.
The summit will be an opportunity for youth and adults to share their issues and concerns of the needs of youth in Redmond. This summit is sponsored by (RYPAC).

ATTENTION: REGISTRATION IS DUE MARCH 12! Register online here. (scroll down)

The day will begin with some opening remarks and a keynote speaker. We will then break out into different workshops to begin to develop ideas. Each person will have an opportunity to participate in two workshops during the day and input will be shared at the close of the summit.

Unfortunately, we have limited space and we want to have all junior high and high schools in Redmond represented. So if you are interested and want to be a part of this please fill out the online application and submit it for consideration. We will notify all applicants if you are selected. Each school will be responsible for transportation and permission slips so see your school administrator for more information.

Adults we need you to help in this process. Please fill out the online application by March 12 if you are interested in being a part of creating a better place for teens in Redmond. We have a limited number of spaces.

Youth Summit 2008 Registration Form (here) : Because of limited space, only 200 youth from the Redmond area will be randomly selected to attend the Summit. Please be sure to get your registration in by Wednesday, March 12, 2008. We cannot accept any registrations after this date.

When you open the "online registration page" SCROLL DOWN to find the form. If you need assistance, email RYPAC@REDMOND.GOV

THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY: "The Redmond Youth Partnership Advisory Committee" (RYPAC)

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