Youth Advisory Committee
2005-2006 YAC members are (back) Ryan Spencer, Amy Martin, Jake Hoover, Beth Bodiya, Mike Gonczar, Jon Lafate and Wes Jonik, (middle) Alex Russell, Brandon Beaupre, Lindsay Ligon, Brooke Taylor, Jamie Ligon, Taylor Sinda and Shane Sinda, (front) Shelby Couch, Stephanie Walla, Rachel Beaupre, Emily Karmek, Alissa Campbell and Alex Reinhardt. Photo by Emily Prawdzik.
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is composed of students from our Four County area ranging from 7th through 12th graders.
A major role of the YAC is to recommend grants from a permanent Youth Fund after assessing local youth needs, be involved in fund development and support systems for involving youth in philanthropy.
A Needs Assessment Survey was completed May 9, 2002, to identify the major challenges of youth in the service area. The major needs were identified as: Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Lack of Youth Recreational Facilities, and Peer Pressure. The grants awarded by the YAC take the Needs Assessment results into account when applications are reviewed and grants awarded.
Youth Advisory Committee Members
Officers
| President | Shelby Couch |
| Vice-President | Elizabeth Bodiya |
| Secretary | Jaime Ligon |
| Treasurer | Taylor Sinda |
| Historian | Charlotte Ezzo |
Members
- Brandon Beaupre
- Jason Feys
- Mark Gonczar
- Wesley Jonik
- Emily Kramek
- Jon LaFata
- Alexandria Reinhardt
- Stephanie Walla
Grant Applications
The Youth Advisory Committee reviews and awards three types of grants:
- Youth Group Grants for youth activities and programs
Deadline: January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1
Application - College Scholarships
Deadline: April 1
Application - Enrichment Scholarships for youth ages 7 – 12th grade
Deadline: January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1
Application
