The Youth Action Committee's Mission is to:
- Ensure a youth voice at SPNN
- Increase youth involvement and opportunities at SPNN
- Develop youth leaders
- Raise awareness of broader youth media and community issues
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SPNN Youth Programs Staff and Youth Retreat
On a rainy but warm June day, SPNN Youth Programs staff and youth participants, gathered together for the first annual SPNN Youth Retreat. The goal for the retreat was to reflect on experiences over the past year, and talk about goals for the future.
We focused on three areas: integrating new technologies onto our programs, developing youth leadership and voice, and increasing social engagement and visibility. Within these goals, we brainstormed ways we could improve all of these areas. Visibility was identified as a top priority; attendees came up with many creative ideas to get the word out about our programs and the awesome media that youth are producing.
The next step is for staff and YAC (Youth Action Committee) members to prioritize and create an implementation plan for these ideas over the upcoming two years. All in all, we had a great time as an inter-generational team of staff and youth - getting wet, eating yummy food, sharing stories, and working together to envision the future.
Youth Action Committee Update
YAC has been busy this past month interviewing potential CTEP Americorps members for the Set It Up Assistant Coordinator position. It is important for youth to have a voice in the hiring process, as the CTEP Americorps member work closely with the Set It Up crew. YAC developed interview questions, and conducted two interviews – one in person, and one via Skype. Then, YAC members discussed the two interviewees and gave feedback to the Youth Programs Director. One of the applicants was offered and accepted the position. This fall, Sara Torres, a soon-to-be graduate from Macalester College, will be the new Set It Up Assistant Coordinator! We look forward to welcoming her into the SPNN Youth family.
YAC Update
Youth Action Committee meets every other Tuesday from 5-7pm (dinner provided) to plan community screenings and promote youth media. If you are or have been a part of SPNN programs in the past and want to get your media seen and heard, Come to YAC! The next few meetings will be devoted to planning a screening at one of the cool locations featured in the 2010 Season Premiere, Teens in the City of the episode and any other youth media YAC decides should be shown! If you have any ideas, or if you more information, contact Rachel at 651-361-8152 or delange@spnn.org.
Youth Action Committee Update
Youth Action Committee held its first meeting and got started with some amazing ideas to promote youth media. This week (January 26) we plan to set some goals and a timeline for fun media events and start designing logos for t-shirts, pins, and other promotional materials.
YAC meets every other Tuesday - upcoming meetings are:
Feb. 9 & 23 and March 9 & 23 from 5 to 7 pm and include dinner. If you want to get involved with SPNN and promote your media, come when you can! Questions? Contact Rachel at delange@spnn.org.
Youth Action Committee first meeting!
Youth Action Committee will hold its first meeting over pizza and pop on Tuesday, January 12 and will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. YAC was created ensure a youth voice at SPNN, increase youth involvement and opportunities at SPNN, and develop youth leaders. The committee's main focus will be to promote youth media in festivals, online, and at community screenings. If you are a youth or know a youth who has been a part of SPNN before and would be interested in promoting their work, please contact Rachel deLange at delange@spnn.org.