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CHB Youth Council

Posted by Shelley Burne-Field on 24 September 2009 | 3 Comments

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The CHB Youth Council Executive met for the first time last night. They are an inspiring group of young people - and they have decided to call their group "Inspire" - excellent. They are Ben Carpenter (Chair), Megan Hunt (Co-Chair), Taylah Lewis, Thomas Lowry, Jordan Turfrey, Hannah Tobin, Courtney Pye, Georgia Keir, Tyler Ritchie, Zach Severinsen, Liam Hini, Josarn Bothmer, Dana Clarke, Nicole Brun, Lourdes Zalewski.
Things decided:
- They will award 2 youth awards every month. They will start in November. First will be for the Young Person With Potential. Second award will be for the Weirdest or Most Interesting Talent. Applications will open in October.
- "Inspire" will be attending the East Coast youth council Hui - hosted by Hastings. They will present their views about being a 'new' youth council.
- At the Hui, they will also contribute to a submission on youth and alcohol which will be submitted to a central government review.
- "Inspire" will publish a Youth Newsletter (to be named) bi-monthly beginning in November.
- Their first campaign is to support the Green Teens on the 24 October for the "350" campaign - "Take a stand with people all over the world to support a safe climate future" - 350 is the most important number in the world--it's what scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. visit this website http://www.350.org/node/7124
- Portfolios for Youth Councillors are as follows:
Transport: Thomas Lowry, Liam Hini
Environment: Megan Hunt, Courtney Pye, Georgia Keir
Culture & Arts: Hannah Tobin, Zach Severinsen, Tyler Ritchie
Sport & Recreation: Ben Carpenter, Taylah Lewis, Jordan Turfrey
Community Development: Josarn Bothmer, Nicole Brun, Dana Clarke, Lourdes Zalewski
"Inspire" have lots to do! But they are enthusiastic and rearing to go. I must say, I'm inspired by working with them!
Thanks to Breakers, Waipukurau who are sponsoring Inspire's fortnightly meetings at their restaurant. Thank you for supporting our community. Watch this space.

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