Green Youth Advisory Council

Green Youth Advisory Council

2017-2018

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful’s High School Green Youth Advisory Council (Green YAC) is a collaborative, hands-on youth leadership group. Students on the Green-YAC serve as official youth ambassadors for Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful throughout the Gwinnett community. During the school year, students participate directly in environmental events, assist in engaging Gwinnett’s high school students in local programs, and advise on projects that impact local and global environmental challenges.

Benefits:

This Council offers high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, assist with program design and implementation, collaborate with other youth and county leaders, and promote sustainability, environmental literacy, and civic engagement in their school and community. A $1,000 post-secondary scholarship will be offered to one council member in their senior year who most demonstrates outstanding leadership and program development skills.

Requirements:

Complete and submit an application bySeptember 15, 2017 to Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful. Completed application must be emailed to or faxed to: Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful at 770-822-5179. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Obtain at least one teacher recommendation to be included with application.
Maintain enrollment in a Gwinnett County or Private High School for 2017-2018.
Have an interest in environmental leadership and issues facing our community and world.
Have access to a computer withinternet connection.
Provide a current e-mail account that will be checked regularly between October – May for meeting announcements and updates.
Commit to fully participate in all Green- YAC meetings and community events for 2017-2018. This includes showing up early and staying late to help set-up and break-down for community events.
Provide own transportation to meetings and events.

What to expect after application is submitted:

●If selected, students will be notified via e-mail by September 29, 2017.

●Students will be expected to engage and participate fully in meetings and community-based events as planned by Council.

Green Youth Advisory Council

2017-2018Application

Name: ______High School: ______

Age/Grade: ______Best Phone #: ______

Address:______

City:______Zip:______

Email:______

What experience do you hope to gain as part of the Green-YAC?

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Discuss what environmental topic(s) you are particularly interested in or passionate about. Why?

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What type of impact would you like to make on your community if selected as a member of Green-YAC for 2017-2018?

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If selected, what value will you bring to this group?

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List your top three preferred methods of communication when it comes to informing, recruiting, or participating in an upcoming event? (Twitter, GroupMe, Email, etc…)

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Green Youth Advisory Council

2017-2018Application

Teacher Recommendation:

I am pleased to recommend ______for the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Green Youth Advisory Council. This student would make an ideal candidate because:______

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Teacher Name/Position/SchoolEmail address

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Student SignatureDate

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Parent SignatureDate

Green YAC Commitments for 2017-2018
Required Meeting Dates & Community Events / Location & Time
October 5, 2017
Orientation & Welcome / 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
446 West Crogan St, Ste. 225, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
October 11, 2017
Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
Governor’s Environmental Address / 11:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
Infinite Energy Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30097
Attire: Business
October 21, 2017
Great Days of Service / 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Anderson Livsey Elementary School
4521 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039
November 2, 2017
Introduction to Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful’s Citizen Advisory Board / 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rhodes Jordan Park
Community Center
100 East Crogan St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Attire: Business
November 18, 2017
America Recycles Day / 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Coolray Field
2500 Buford Dr. NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
January 9, 2017
New Year’sParty & Meeting / 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
446 West Crogan St, Ste. 225, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
January 27, 2018
Bring One for the Chipper
Christmas Tree Recycling / 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Bethesda Park
225 Bethesda Church Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
February 2018 / To be announced
March 2018 / To be announced
April/May 2018
Earth Day / To be announced
April 28, 2018
Great Gwinnett Wetlands / 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Aviation Center – 2025 Satellite Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30096
Attire: clothes you do not mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes (no shorts or flip flops)
Early May 2018 / Year-end celebration surprise outing