Calling OC Youth to Serve! Youth Council Applications Due September 5 By: Orange County Office on Youth
The Orange County Youth Council is comprised of youth in grades 6 through 12. They are appointed to represent the youth population and to advise the Orange County Youth Commission and the Office on Youth (OOY) regarding the needs of youth in Orange County. In addition, the Youth Council chooses to undertake projects each year to support our community and enjoys trips to learn more about how our representative government works, including visits to the State Capitol and Washington D.C. (D.C. trips are held every other year).
Recently, the Youth Council has served our community by conducting litter cleanups, supporting “This is Quitting” tobacco-cessation programs, and working with local businesses and elected officials to champion the cause of preventing youth tobacco use. In fact, this month, the Youth Council's efforts to prevent and reduce youth tobacco use were recognized with a Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Award. See page 13 for details. Don’t delay! Youth Council applications must be completed by September 5. New this year, the Office on Youth will allow application submissions through a convenient Google Form. Eligibility requirements are listed below.
Youth Council Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be a resident of Orange County or attend Orange County Public Schools. Applicants can be in grades 6 - 11 with at least a 2.25 GPA. (Members of the Council who are transitioning from 11th to 12th grade may return, as long as all membership requirements are met during their 11th grade year.) Membership terms shall be for one year in accordance with the Bylaws. Each member of the Orange County Youth Council must conduct himself or herself in a positive, friendly, and law-abiding manner at all times. Applicants must be willing to attend at least one meeting a month. Any member that misses three or more consecutive regularly scheduled meetings or events will be subject to dismissal from the Council. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, or disability.
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