03.22.07
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2007-2008 YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL NOW BEING ACCEPTED

For a fourth year, United Way of Greater Knoxville, in partnership with the Knox County Mayor’s office and the City of Knoxville Mayor’s office, will sponsor a collaborative project called the Youth Action Council (YAC). The Knoxville/Knox County Mayors' Youth Action Council was created to ensure that the opinions and concerns of youth are voiced and that teens have opportunities to engage in community problem-solving efforts.

An applicant for the YAC must currently be classified as a high school student living in Knox County, must have achieved a grade point average of “C” or better, and must be willing to make YAC meetings a priority by committing to attend all required meetings for one full year of service to the YAC.

As many as 25 high school students will be selected for the Youth Action Council. Applicants should be aware of key issues facing youth and possess the desire and creativity to make a change in their community.

The program requires FULL attendance at an overnight retreat on Monday, May 28th and Tuesday, May 29th. Regular, required meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. beginning June 2007 and ending May 2008. The planning retreat and monthly meetings are vital to the success of the YAC and therefore any individual unable to attend on these dates is discouraged from applying. Representatives are also expected to attend committee meetings monthly and commit to participating in other YAC activities agreed upon by the council during their term.

Students must have access to transportation in order to meet attendance requirements. All program activities are provided free of charge to the student.

Students must download, complete and fax back the three following foms.

• 2007 Youth Action Ccouncil Application Form
• Parent Permission Form
• Recommendation Form

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