HCHY List: Involving Mayor's in Asset Building

[Empowering Youth]

Hi Shelby and Beth!

I don't exactly know how the student representatives are chosen, but when I
attended the council meeting, the two students were seated at the same
tables with the rest of the council.  They appeared to take the position
seriously, and everyone treated them just like the other members of the
council.

David Schnitzler is the name of the mayor - in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

I hope this helps!

-- =

Kelly Curtis, M.S.

Author, Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things.
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Want to share good news about youth and the adults who empower them? Let me
know and I'll tell the story on my blog --
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On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Shelby Andress <sandress at visi.com> wrote:

>  Hi, Kelly.  I was just thinking that people on the listserv might enjoy
> knowing the name of your city and your mayor, so they can google for more
> information.
>
> Thanks for ALL you are doing for young people, locally and nationally.
>
> Best thoughts come your way, Shelby Andress (adjunct senior consultant for
> Search Institute)
>
> Empowering Youth wrote:
>
> Hello Barb,
>
> Our mayor is very good about proclaiming days to honor people.  When my
> daughter was named a Prudential Spirit of Community distinguished finalis=
t,
> he wrote a long, asset-rich proclamation and named that day of that year
> after her.  He also invited her to speak in front of the council to expla=
in
> her service project, and that was televised on the local cable channel.  =
And
> her photo was in the paper, shaking his hand, etc.  It all works toward
> building on positive public perception about youth.
>
> He also has two youth seated on his council, so he walks the walk as well.
>
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> --
> Kelly Curtis, M.S.
>
> Author, Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great
> Things. Join me on my Blog Book Tour!
> http://2passthetorch.com/2008/08/28/empowering-youth-blog-book-tour/
>
> My research-based educational games and curricula:
> http://www.empowering-youth.com .
>
> Want to share good news about youth and the adults who empower them? Let =
me
> know and I'll tell the story on my blog --
> http://2passthetorch.com/category/kids/torch-tuesdays/ .
>
> Connect with me on Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/47b/a51 .
>
> On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 6:04 AM, Barbara Bridgewater <
> barbara at youthcount.com> wrote:
>
>>  Good Morning Asset Builders,
>>
>> Do any of you have examples you can share about how your community=92s m=
ayor
>> has been involved in, or led, asset building activities?
>>
>>
>>
>> Any info is much appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Barb
>>
>>
>>
>> *Barbara** Bridgwater*
>>
>> *Community Youth Champion*
>>
>> *Youth Count*
>>
>> *PO Box** 566*
>>
>> *Floyds Knobs, IN 47119*
>>
>> *812-923-1160*
>>
>> *502-876-2272 (cell)*
>>
>> *barbara at youthcount.com* <barbara at youthcount.com>
>>
>> *www.youthcount.com* <http://www.youthcount.com>
>>
>>
>>
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