Upcoming Events (No DYC 12/30)

Updates:

Dec. 30th
No DYC this week! Happy New Year!
(Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and advisors meet at 6:00 at Chili's in Sandy for planning meeting)

Washington DC Trip
If you are going, you have been sent your log in info and password. Go to www.closeup.org and look around. If you would like to go and haven't already signed up, please let me know ASAP!!

January 28-Legislature Day
We need to know by Dec. 31st whether or not you are going so we can register our group! We will spend the day at the Capitol, sitting in on committees, watching the House from the gallery, and also the Senate. We will have lunch with our legislators (Sen. Stephenson, Rep. Hughes, Sen. Niederhauser, Rep. Dougall) and the Governor. It is a fun, educational day!

As soon as you get back in school, start talking to teachers about being gone that day, and get your work done and turned in before the 27th. If you have any trouble getting an excused absence, please let me know and I'll work with the administration to get it approved like we did last year.

March 12-March 14
Our annual Leadership Conference at USU is one of the highlights of the year! Visit www.ayc.usu.edu/htm/calendar/eventID=3967 for more information and details. We need to register as soon as possible or the good rooms will be taken! Your DL should be calling you for a head count this week.

Draper Youth Council is the best!!!

Meeting at 5:30 pm tomorrow!

Hi Everyone,

Please meet at City Hall tomorrow at 5:30pm to go to the Road Home. We have to leave early so we can serve the food at the requested time.

Thanks!

Gwendolyn

The Road Home - Homeless Shelter this Tuesday

Hi everyone,

This Tuesday we are scheduled to meet at City Hall at 5:45pm and go to the Road Home family homeless shelter to provide and serve dinner.

Please notice we are PROVIDING dinner and serving it. We need volunteers to bring food. The proposed menu is the following:

Crock-Pot of Pulled BBQ Chicken/Pork
Hamburger buns
Chips
Veggie Trays
Cookies/Brownies

Please let me know if you can bring food, it would be a great help. Also, the first 10 youth to volunteer get to go!

Thank you for your service during this busy time of year! You are all wonderful.

If you have any questions, please call me at 801-759-0109.

Happy Holidays!

Gwendolyn

What a humbling experience to serve those less fortunate. We came away very grateful for what we have.

December Calendar Items

Changes for Tuesday, December 16th and December 23rd

12/16 5:45-6:45

This Tuesday, we'll be meeting at Natalie's house again at 13958 Wild Hay Circle.

We'll decorate the gingerbread cookies and deliver them to various places for Christmas.

We will also be doing a mock business etiquette meal to prepare for Legislature Day and the Leadership Conference at Utah State University.

12/23 5:00-?
We will be going to the soup kitchen tonight. We know it's a busy time and we only need a handful of youth to come. Please let Gwendolyn or DeLaina know if you want to come with us.

Legislature Day is JANUARY 28th. You'll need to make arrangements to miss school and have your parents permission to attend. We need an RSVP by Dec. 23rd.

More info regarding the DC trip will be coming soon.

Remember to contact Brandon or Amanda if you will not be attending any DYC event.

Tonight at Christmas in the Heart of Draper

We Need Your Help!
Christmas in the Heart of Draper

Hi Everyone! Please be at Draper City Hall at 5:00 tonight to help get ready for Christmas in the Heart of Draper. We need as many kids as possible to be there that early so that you can help decorate and get your assignments for the evening. Remember, this is a mandatory event! Tonight will run from 5:00 until probably around 9:00. The event ends at about 8:30, but we will need everyone there to stay and help clean up and put everything away.

Can't wait to see you all there - this will be a fun evening! If you have any questions, contact your district leader or Amanda, Brandon or an Advisor.

Draper Youth Council,

Due to the weather, we will not be able to paint and make other outdoor preparations for Christmas in the Heart of Draper at City Hall tonight (Dec. 2nd). We will instead be meeting at Natalie Boman’s house located at 13958 S. Wild Hay Cir. In South Mountain. Her house is off of Rambling Rd and Vestry. From Rambling, turn south on Vestry, and take an immediate right (West) on Hickenlooper. Wild Hay is the first circle on the left.

Parents, please make arrangements for your youth to be dropped off at 5:45 and picked up at 6:45.

Thanks!

DeLaina Tonks
DYC Advisor
495.9559

Hey Everyone! Tomorrow Nov. 25 is a parent meeting about the Washington D.C. trip in June. It is a mandatory meeting so if you are planning on going make sure your parents are at the meeting! Hope to see you all there! 

Lots of Love  -Amanda :)

Meet the Candidate Night

Amanda and Brandon, can you look kinda snazzy tonight by dressing up a little bit? Everyone else, if you can wear your DYC shirts so that people can identify you as the organizers, that would b helpful. Thanks!

October Activities

Please note the change in DAYS for the next couple of activities, and as always, if you can't make it, please let Amanda or Brandon know:

Tues. OCTOBER 21st: NO YOUTH COUNCIL TONIGHT!!!

Weds. OCTOBER 22nd: Meet the Candidates Night 7-9 at City Hall
The Officers are in charge of staffing this event, and we would like to have everyone attend to help out. Amanda can you post the assignments for this activity?

Mon. OCTOBER 27th: Haunted Hollow 6-8 at Draper Historic Park behind the Park School
*Emma* is in charge of this activity and will be contacting you to sign up for shifts to help out.

This is a fun Halloween activity where you do crafts, tour the cemetery, eat donuts and drink cider, play games, and more. Each DYC youth will be helping out at a booth, and will also have an opportunity to participate in games and activities.

Tues. OCTOBER 28th: NO YOUTH COUNCIL TONIGHT!!!

Tues. NOVEMBER 4th: Draper Youth Council PLANNING MEETING

Thanksgiving Point Activity

Hey everyone! We need to know how many people are going to be at our activity Tuesday (Thanksgiving Point). We will be transported in the city buses,  and we will leave at 5:30 and get back around 7. So if you can go let me AND your District Leader know ASAP! You can post it on the blog, text, or email me but I need to know right away! Also if you can wear your awesome DYC shirt. Thanks you guys rock!!! ---Amanda 

T-Shirts for Project Clothesline

Here's the skinny on those T-shirts. We need as many solid color (doesn't matter what color or size) T-shirts as we can get. We are partnering with the Crime Victim Advocates Draper office to raise awareness about Domestic Violence and Dating Violence. At our BBQ on Sept. 30th, we will be painting messages (poems, song lyrics, art, whatever message YOU personally would like to send out)on the T-shirts to help raise awareness.

Sandy and Draper have the highest rates of Domestic Violence in the state, believe it or not, and it is very likely that people you know are affected by and live with this on a daily basis.

Kimberlee Montoya, a Crime Victim advocate will do a short presentation and will give us ideas of things to put on the T-shirts.

IMPORTANT: Clark will be at City Hall from 3:00-4:00 on Thursday, Sept 24th to collect the T-shirts. Look through your closets and find a couple to drop off to him. If everyone brings 1-2 T-shirts, that will be sufficient. If you can't make it to City Hall on Thursday, post a comment and Clark will make arrangements to get the T-shirts from you.

Service Opportunity

Any youth who can donate any of these items will receive one point per item up to 20 points. Items will need to be ready by this Thursday at 3:00, and when you drop off the T-shirts to Clark, you can also drop off the items for the kits.

Immediate Request:

Hygiene Kits Needed for Hurricane Ike Survivors

Please Collect & Donate Items for Emergency 'Hygiene Kit' Essentials by Sat., Sept. 27th at Noon:

Toothbrushes
(pre-packaged)
Toothpaste
(6-8 oz., no pumps)
Bar Soap
(approx. 3.5-5 oz.)
Combs
(sturdy & no sharp handles)
Hand Towels
(approx. 15" x 25")
1 Gallon Clear Zip-lock Bags

Please Deliver Unassembled Items to:

SL City Government
SL City & County Bldg.
451 So. State St., SLC
7 am — 7 pm

SL Co. Government Center
North Building Atrium
2001 So. State St., SLC
7 am — 7 pm

Volunteers are also Needed to Assemble Kits on Sat., Sept. 27th, from 9:00 am to Noon at:

Salt Lake County Government Center
North Building Atrium
2001 So. State St., SLC

To Register to Volunteer or for Details, Contact:

Tamara Wharton. (801) 538-8744
or twharton@utah. gov

Thank you for your kind support!
UTAH VISTA
VOLUNTEER EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

Pancakes and Politics with the Governor

I thought some of you might be interested in this opportunity to meet the Governor again...remember Legislature Day? This could be an interesting community opportunity. If anyone hears of other local political events, let's post those as well.

A Pancake breakfast will be held this Saturday, September 20th, at Smiths Field Park in Draper (200 East 13400 South – by the Draper skate park). Breakfast will be served promptly at 9:30 AM.

The breakfast is hosted by Rep. Greg Hughes, and Governor Jon Huntsman will be the featured guest and speaker.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 25: Get your T-shirts to Clark!

Sept. 30: 5-7 BBQ Draper City Park and
Victim Advocate T-Shirt Service Project
(Clark's District/DeLaina, Natalie, Pat)

Oct. 7: Jack Powers-motivational speaker (tentative)

Oct. 14: Scarecrow Festival Prep.
(Tricia's District/Gwendolyn)

Oct. 21: Prep for Haunted Hollow/Meet the Candidate Night
(Emma's District/Natalie)

Oct. 22: Meet the Candidate Night 7:00 Draper City Hall
Sponsored by Draper Youth Council
(DYC Officers/DeLaina & Lori)

Oct. 27: Haunted Hollow
(Emma's District/Natalie)

Oct. 28: No DYC tonight!

Early Morning Volunteers

Here's a fun video of our "early morning" yesterday!

BBQ Sept. 30, 2008 5-7

Our WELCOME BACK to DYC BBQ will be Tuesday, Sept. 30th, at Draper City Park, from 5:00-7:00. We'll be BBQing, playing some games, introducing new members, and welcoming everyone back.

Wear your DYC shirts if you have them, and Amanda will be bringing your shirt if you ordered one but haven't gotten it yet.

As always, if you are unable to attend any event, please e-mail Amanda or Brandon, OR post a comment on the blog.

SunCrest Half Feedback

In between swatting the aggressive wasps that loved our yellow shirts, and trying to get runners to toss the cups IN the garbage cans instead of in the street, we came up with some changes we'd like to make for next year, if this is an event we'd like to continue with:

1. NO YELLOW SHIRTS! Wasps loved us a little too much...especially Clark!

2. Now that we know where they wanted us, those who man the runner stations can show up at 7:45am, with puh-lenty o' time to spare.

3. Registration helpers should still arrive at 7:00am.

4. We'll have donuts and hot chocolate for DYC people when they arrive.

5. We should be able to handle the whole thing with 10 people, but more are always welcome.

6. Brunch is definitely a keeper! Fun!

Let me know if I forgot anything! Thanks for all the fun everyone!

SunCrest Race

Here is the link to the race info, for those of you helping out on Saturday. There's a MapQuest map on this site as well. Basically just turn East at the Chevron station on Traverse Ridge Road and go up the mountain as far as you can go, to the four-wa stop. Turn right at the stop, and you'll be able to see the church from there.

http://utmountainracing.com/event.html

Gilly-can you look at the sign-up sheet and place people according to their schedules? A couple of people needed to leave early, so perhaps they can do the registration.

1. On-site registration 2 people (6:30 am)
Sierra Maughan and Ashley Parker will meet Lori at the church and then go to Info Center for registration.

2. 10-mile 8+ people (7:00 am)

Clark Morley, Lance Unwin, Amanda Maylett, Gilly Olsen, Kimberly Taylor, Sara Wilcox, Emma Walker, Nicole Montgomery, Brandon Smith, James Ogden, Josh Herricks will meet DeLaina and Gwendolyn at the church at 7:00am.

3. 5K Race 2 people (8:00 am)
Samantha Anderson, Krystle Jensen will meet DeLaina at the church at 8:00am.

Once your shift is done, you are free to leave, or help in another area. DeLaina will be taking everyone to brunch when we're all done!

Check out the pictures of the Trail Clearing! That was some of the hardest work we have EVER done, but how rewarding!!!

Remember!

Welcome back everyone, just as a reminder we are having our next meeting tommorrow which is Tuesday, september 9th. District Leader, If you don't already have a list of ways your district members would like to be contacted, please ask your members and bring this list to this meeting.

Looking Forward to seeing you guys again!
-brandon

DYC Takes a Break

We hear you!

After our last DYC meeting, it seemed as though many of us have gotten a little burned out this summer. We are going to take some of your suggestions to take a little break until school gets into full swing.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th where we'll finalize plans for helping out with the SunCrest Half Marathon on Sept. 13. After that, we'll start the school year with a barbeque or something equally fun on Sept. 30.

Those are the only three things we'll be doing in Spetember, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

Enjoy the break!

Sergeant Patrick J. Evans

Congratulations to our DYC Advisor, Pat, on being promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the Draper Police Department!!! Way to go!!!

Safety Days Fair Sign-ups!!

We are requesting help for Draper Safety Days from 5-8 on Tuesday, August 5th at Draper Park.

There are two shifts, 5-6:30 and 6:30-8:00, and Emma and Gilly will be calling to make assignments. As assignments are filled, we will be posting them on the blog so you know what is available, so check back frequently.

The following help is needed for EACH shift, (unless you can stay for the entire time):

• 6 face painters
• 3 for the bouncers
• 2 for McGruff
• 8 for the Children’s games
• 6 for the bike rodeo (which will require some advanced training)

Thanks!

Children's Parade Feedback

We generally do a quick debriefing after every activity, and ask the following questions:

What worked well?

What could be improved?

Any suggestions on things we can do differently next year to make the activity any better?

Since we won’t be holding meetings for a couple of weeks, please weigh in by posting a comment on the blog, or you can e-mail the feedback to DeLaina at dctonks@mstar2.net.

DYC Meetings for the rest of JULY

Besides the rest of the Draper Days activities this week, the ONLY meeting left in July will be THURSDAY, JULY 31st, in the Court Room from 5:45-6:45.

City Councilwoman Stephanie Davis will be coming to do a presentation for our council, and it should be fantastic.

Please make note of the change of dates and as always, RSVP if you CAN'T be there so we can plan accordingly.

SO-NO DYC on 7/22 OR 7/29, but come on 7/31!!!

Free Games Booth

Hey everyone this is Tricia! if you didn't get my email I just wanted you to all know that I need 8-12 volunteers on Friday the eighteenth of July to help manage the free game booths from 6-9 if you can come but you have to leave early that is totally fine, but I really need to fill at least 8 spots please do me this HUGE, HUGE favor! Thanks.

~Tricia~

Children's Parade - Mandatory Attendance!

This is a reminder that you are all needed at the Children’s Parade tomorrow night from 5:30 to 8:00 at the Park School.

Schedule of Events:

5:30 to 7:00 – Face painting, Bike decorating, Jugglers, Balloon people.

7:00 to 7:05 – Parade

7:05 – Magic Show

Those of you who signed up to be face painters, please let Amanda know that you will be there AND post to the blog under this post!

Attendance at this event is MANDATORY! Email Amanda if you will not be there.

Districts

For easy reference, here is the list of districts that everyone is in, and activities they're in charge of:

District #1 (Draper Days Friday Night 7/18 Game Staffing at Draper Park 6-9) *Tricia Meldrum, Lance Unwin, Katie Taylor, Kim Taylor, Robby McKell, Whitney Tripp, Justin Woodward, Samantha Wright

District #2 (Draper Days Children's Parade 7/15 5:30-8:00 Park School) *Clark Morley, Tyler Richardson, Madison Carsey, Ashley Parker, Austin Woodward, Marie Johnson, Miriam Rasmussen, Nicole Montgomery, Josh Herricks

District #3 *Gilly Olsen, Whitney Gardner, Ryan Jensen, Braden Packard, Jenessa Peterson, Shelbi Anderson, Amanda Maylett, Krystle Jensen, Carson Lund

District #4 (Battery Fundraiser) *Emma Walker, Tom Sicotte, Brandon Smith, Samantha Anderson, Stevi Udy, James Ogden, Sara Wilcox, Ashlee Smith, Sierra Maughan

*City Council Member

Children's Games Tent Set-up Assistance Needed

On Thursday, July 17th, the Draper Days Foundation (Katy Shell) could use assistance setting up tents at the Draper Park from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. These are the tents that will cover the games the DYC was planning on staffing. Please e-mail me at pat.evans@draper.ut.us if you can attend.

Just a few people would be helpful... :)

Draper Rodeo Set-up Assistance Needed

On Wednesday, July 16th, the Draper Days Foundation and Draper PD could use help setting up fences at the Rodeo Grounds. The help is needed from 7:30 am - 9:30 am (or earlier). Please e-mail me at pat.evans@draper.ut.us and let me know if you can attend.

Even a few helpers would be appreciated!

Thanks!

DYC Shirts!

Hey new DYC members!
We are getting shirts for all the new members, the council is paying for half so it will cost you $9.50. Our wonderful previous mayor Morgan is helping us with the arrangements! So try to get your money and shirt size to me as soon as possible! Thanks everyone I am so excited!!!  - Amanda

No Meeting July 8th!!!

Hey everyone don't forget there is no DYC meeting July 8th! The meeting after that (July 15th) is the childrens parade!!! YAY! It will be so fun so I hope everyone can come. : ) -AMANDA

Meeting Tonight!

Yes! We are meeting tonight as usual at 5:45 to 6:45. Please email Amanda or Brandon if you are unable to attend. See you tonight.

Draper Days Rodeo Set-up

UPDATED - PLEASE CHECK DATE!

A Draper Days Committee member asked me to see if any of you fine, outstanding DYC members would be willing to help set up fences at the rodeo grounds Wednesday, July 16th at 7:30 am. Some strength required. I will be there as well. If you are able to assist, please let me know. I would prefer an e-mail at pat.evans@draper.ut.us.

Thanks!

Pat

ALSO -

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ASSISTED WITH THE CAR SHOW!!

Car Show!

Hey everyone here is the list of people signed up to help with the car show: Robby, Josh, Gilly, Amanda, Sam A., Stevi, Tyler R. If you signed up and can not make it please notify Amanda and Robby also if you are not signed up and you would like to help out email or call Robby. We are going to have a blast! Thanks! -Amanda.

June 24 Attendance

Hey sorry Brandon this was my mistake Tricia was excused. Amanda

Out of town

Hey guys! This is Brandon, and I just wanted to let you know that i will be out o' town the 1st, 8th, and 15th of July. I hope you guys have a great time at the meetings without me!

June 24th attendance-again-again

I forgot to list Ashlee Smith and Ashley Parker as unexcused absences. Also, I have received notice that Samatha Wright is excused. Thanks!

June 24th attendance-again

Apparantly Emma and Tricia are excused, but everyone else that I put as unexcused in the first attendance is still unexcused unless they contact me. Brandon.

June 24th attendance

I have Austin, Braden, Emma, Samantha Wright, Sara, and Tricia as unexcused absences. If I am wrong, please contact me at lil_brutha1@yahoo.com. As for the rest of you......SHOW UP!!!! Either that or contact Amanda and me, Brandon, to tell us that you wont be there!

Thanks!
Brandon!
Mayor Pro Tem!

Car Show Service Project

We need as many people as we can get to help at the Car Show on Saturday. If you can help, please contact Robby who is the chairperson for this event or one of the advisors.

This event is from 9-5 on Saturday and you can sign up for two hour shifts to be there to help out. Ardell Brown's RV is the place - 865 E. 12000 S. This will count toward your service hours. Unless you have a pressing engagement, you should plan on being there!

June 24th Meeting (tonight!)

We are meeting tonight from 5:45 to 6:45. Make sure to email Brandon and Amanda if you are unable to attend! See you tonight!

Officers Sworn In

The officers were sworn in at the City Council Meeting on June 17th. From left to right: Amanda Maylett - Mayor, Marie Johnson - Secretary, Madison Carsey – Public Information Officer, Sierra Maughan - Historian, Clark Morley – City Council, Tricia Meldrum – City Council, Gilly Olsen – City Council, and Emma Walker – City Council. Brandon Smith,Mayor Pro Tem, was unable to attend this City Council Meeting, but will be sworn in on July 1st.




They are now official! Congratulations!!

June 10 Attendence

Katie was at the meeting last week (I was told), Kim was not there. Also Katie will not be at the meeting tonight. Sorry for the confusion.
(Brandon I hope you got that email)

Meeting Tonight!

Tonight we will be meeting from 5:45 to 6:45. Those of you who didn't attend orientation last week there is a make-up orientation tonight at 5:30 to 5:45. ALSO those of you who are officers, tonight you will be sworn in at the city council meeting. See posts below for details! See you tonight!

New Attendance

I have updated the role and now I only have Robby, Katie, Whitney (not whitney gardner), and Ryan. Have fun on Tuesday!!

Sorry!

The attendance blog was by Brandon, just so you know.

attendance

so far I have Robby, Katie, Krystle, Lance, Josh, Tyler, Kim, Whitney, Ryan and Nicole as unexcused absences. If I am wrong I am sorry! Please let me know and I will correct it as soon as I can. I also wont be there on the 17th, sorry! I'll be at EFY.

Officers

I cant wait to see everyone Tuesday for swearing-in!!!
-Amanda

Officer Swearing-In Ceremony June 17

Amanda, Brandon, Marie, Sierra, Madison, Tricia, Clark, Gilly and Emma, PLEASE make plans to attend the Officer Swearing in Ceremony at the next Draper CITY Council Meeting at 7:00 next Tuesday, June 17th.




Your parents are also invited and they should bring their cameras. The Draper City Recorder will be swearing you in, and giving you a certificate. There will be photo ops with the Mayor and City Council members as well.




RSVP by posting a comment to this post.

Make-Up Orientation & Attendance Policy

For anyone who missed on June 10th, there will be a make-up Orientation on Tuesday, June 17th from 5:30-5:45 in the Court Room in the basement of City Hall.

Please RSVP by posting a comment to this post.

New members-bring a parent.

Returning members-bring your binders and we'll replace your old info with the new Members' Guide.

IMPORTANT: If you are going to be absent, you MUST notify Mayor Amanda Maylett (amandamaylett@hotmail.com) AND Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Smith (lil_brutha1@yahoo.com) in writing (by e-mail or by posting a comment on the blog) BEFORE the meeting starts.

Otherwise your absence will be unexcused. After three unexcused absences, you will no longer be eligible for scholarships, conferences, or fun outings, AND may be asked to leave the council.

Orientation Invitation

Officer Training

Officers! There is an officer's training on Wednesday, June 4th from 5:45-6:45 at the University of Utah Sandy campus in the computer lab. Click here to get the location and directions to the University of Utah building.

If you don't have a way to get there, DeLaina can meet at City Hall at 5:20 to take you there. Please call her and let her know if you need a ride.

Draper City Council Meeting Report Form

Draper City Youth Council
DCC Meeting Report Form

In order to effectively lead the youth of Draper City, it is important to have some experience in how the Draper City Council functions.

In addition to submitting your application, you will need to attend at least one Draper City Council meeting (7:00 most Tuesdays, at City Hall. Check www.draper.ut.us for meeting dates and times), and submit a written report on your experience.

Please include and consider the following in your report:



1. Date of meeting



2. Sign in, and attach meeting agenda to your report



3. What did you expect from the meeting?



4. Did the meeting meet your expectations or was it different than you thought it would be?



5. What were the two most interesting items that were addressed? Why?



6. Summarize the above two items. Were they voted on? How would you have voted and why?



7. Which council member did you most closely identify with, and why?



8. Are there any questions you would have asked during the meeting? What would they be?




Please type your report and submit it, along with this form and the Draper City Council meeting agenda to a Draper Youth Council advisor.

June 3rd DYC Orientation Rescheduled

Returning Youth Council Members - you have the night off June 3rd! You are expected to attend the Orientation on June 10th, but you don't need to bring a parent with you - just be sure to bring your binder!

Hello New Draper Youth Council Members!

Your position on Draper Youth Council is conditional on the following five criteria, as explained in the interview, so in order to conclude the application process, we will need you to complete/turn in the following items by July 1st:

___Application

___Interview

___Release Form

___Draper City Council or Planning Commission Mtg. Report Form

___Orientation w/parent (rescheduled for JUNE 10, 2008)

You have all completed the Application and Interview, but most of you still need Release Forms and Meeting Reports, and everyone needs to attend Orientation.

Due to almost half of our members unable to attend DYC Orientation of June 3rd, we will not be holding a DYC meeting that night. Instead, if you have not yet attended a Draper City Council meeting, please make the time to do so at 7:00 on June 3rd.

Additional meetings that will allow you to fill the meeting report requirement are:

1. Draper City Planning meeting 5:30 Thursday, June 5th

2. Draper City Council meeting 7:00 Tuesday, June 17th

3. Draper City Planning meeting 5:30 Thursday, June 19th

We'll see you and a parent at Orientation on June 10th at 5:45 in the Court Room on the Lower Level of City Hall. In Addition to learning how DYC works, you will also be placed in a district. and given your binder and your first assignment to begin working on and planning for.

Release Forms and City Council Meeting Report forms will be in your binders that you will receive at the Orientation.

Welcome!

Here we go with 2008-09! There are many exciting activities you all are going to help plan and lead in the coming year. Since communication is key, we are implementing this blog so that you can have up-to-date information. Look here for announcements, meeting times and places, meeting minutes and a history of what we have accomplished. We, as advisors, are looking forward to working with and getting to know every one of you. We hope that we can help you achieve the goals you set as well as have a fun and challenging experience.

Here are all the slideshows of things we've accomplished from January-May 2008. Draper Youth Council is amazing!!!

Prior to going to the Lesgislature for the Day with our local Officials, we did a pre-test on how a bill becomes a law, watched the very cool Schoolhouse Rock DVD that outlines the process, then did a post-test. Quiz any DYC kid and they ought to be able to tell you how the poor bill finally gets to be a law!

This was fantastic because we heard the ticket quota bill being debated in committee while we at the Capitol, and were able to track its progress. It died on the Senate Floor.

Mayor Smith popped in while we were doing our activity, and he joined in the fun.

Valentines Day cards and cookies for our friends at the Wentworth Assisted Living Facility. Good times!

We had THE best time at the AYC/USU Leaderhsip Conference in March. Our youth officers partnered with the Draper City PD and presented a workshop on Internet Safety, we won an award for our awesome poster designed by Lori, made by Camille, Mim, Sierra and a few a others, we only had one trip to the hospital and we won't mention Gilly's name, lots of snacks, fingernail polish, excellent speakers and workshops, and much much more!

Shortly after we got the Youth Council up and running, we found out that our fabulous meeting room and the Park School would no longer be available. After a tour of City Hall, the library and other places, we settled nicely into the Court Room at City Hall. Here's what our typical planning meetings look like.

This was one of the most sobering activities we did in 2008. Each DYC member made a silhouette cut-out og him/herself, and we posted Domestic Violence and Abuse statistics on the cut-outs. Next we hung them up all throughout City Hall for passersby to observe.

The CVA gals did a wonderful presentation to the youth on how to reach out to friends in scary situations and get appropriate help.

Although we were saddened that four of our youth were graduating from high school and leaving for college, we were thrilled to welcome 14 new members. The Awards Banquet provided a time for reflection, accolades, goffiness, and fun.

We appreciate Draper City Mayor Darrell Smith taking the time to come and present the scholarships ot our outstanding council members.

And a huge thank you to the Banquet Committee for pulling off an amazing evening. The decorations were superb, the food was excellent, and the company was second to none!

Morgan exhibits the poise and dedication necessary to be a true leader. She inspires the members to succeed by following her example of dedication and hard work, coupled with a deserve to serve and to make the world a better place. Since our YC Room was taken over, she never got to have her picture up...so this will have to do: