Together We're Building a Better Tomorrow
Conference Date: September 12, 2009
Theme: You say you hear me but are you listening?
Location: Boys and Girls Club Cleveland TN
Time:12noon-8pm
For more information please call 423-559-1112 or
FOOD, FUN. PRIZES, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, Concert and MUCH MORE..........
Topics covered at Youth Conference 2009
Thanks to all our Speakers
First 150 people to register:
- Will receive a gift bag
- Automatic qualification to win door prize
Conference Speaker
Javier Sanchez
Live In concert!!!!
Reaching a generation though sound and music!
Let your voice be heard at the 2009 Youth leadership Conference. We are inviting all teens/adults to come and expect to have a great time!!!!!!!!
Conference is FREE and Meal is provided. Register today!!!! Conference will be a great place to interact with other teens/adults and also a great place to know what is going on in our community and how you can be involve through various excited opportunities.
Conference begins promptly at 12noon and continues throughout the evening.
If you miss last year's conference, you don't want to miss this one!
Lee University: INVASION STEP TEAM WILL BE AT CONFERENCE
Free bike give- away and other cool door prizes
Conference Survey- Please take a minute to complete the conference survey if you attended the conference in part or in whole. We value your opinion.
1. Overall, did the conference meet the stated goals?
2. Did you learn about new resources and opportunities available to you?
3. I found the networking/fellowship beneficial
4. I enjoyed the meal provided
5. I gained information that I will be able to use to develop my personal leadership skills
6. Which sessions did you attend ?
7. Which session did you find most valuable?
Why?
8. Which session did you find least valuable?
Why?
9. What is general did you like about the conference ?
10.What suggest do you have for improving the conference ?
11. I am
12. What theme/topic would you suggest for the next youth conference?
13. Did you attend 2008 youth conference?
14. Other Comments
Goals/Values: This session will emphasize the importance of setting goals and having values. Participants will engage in dialogue with experts in the field to learn ways of achieving your goals through setting boundaries.
Relationships: So you say you love me? This workshop gives tips of how to have a healthy relationship. Participants will discuss individual expectations of friendships and what each can bring into the relationship.
Moving and Groovin: Can the music I groove to influence me? This session will focus on music and media emphasizing the importance of understanding the lyrics and not just the beat!
Who Stole Your Identity(Self-Image):This class will focus on self image, understanding who you are: building self esteem. Focusing more on strength and less on weakness.
Gang Awareness(youth workers, adults only): This session will focus on how to be aware of signs of a gang; Officers will engage the audience in understanding what to look for and what to do if you think such activity is taking place.
Teen Talk: Teens taking a right stand, making informed choices and wise decisions, will share ways of how to overcome Stereotypes.
Audio-C: Come learn about the impact that underage drinking has on the community as well as developing ways to address this issue. This workshop will engage the audience in dialogue about the myths of taking one sip!
Looking Ahead---Sorting it out(Juniors, Seniors, & parents): How about a scholarship for college? This workshop will give some clarity and information focusing on how to make a college decision and how to find funding for college.
Why Am I so Angry?: Thoughts in my head! I get mad so easily! What do I do? This workshop will help participants understand how to get control of your anger and stay in control. Stop the anger addiction cycle. Learn how to protect yourself, family, and friends.
