Jacksonville Youth Council

	Happy Holidays from the Jacksonville Youth Council! Would you like to join in on the Youth Council Activities for the holidays and throughout the year? Call 910 938-6551 to join!
	The Jacksonville Youth Council primary mission is to give local youth a voice within the local government and to engage peers in community civic activities. Initially designed to only admit high school students who attend schools in the Jacksonville area, the Jacksonville Youth Council is now open to all high school students within Onslow County.  Scroll down for information on how to join! Check out the Jacksonville Youth Council on Facebook!
	HARMONY Grant 2011 Area youth, including members of the Jacksonville Youth Council worked together, gaining skills in philanthropy while learning the importance of life long giving. At the 2011 awards ceremony, teens, community leaders and local elected officials gathered to celebrate HARMONY. Four groups were honored with grant checks that will enable them to build on their youth led projects. Check beck for a video of the awards ceremony. View the 2010 Harmony Grant Presentation Video at the Jacksonville Youth Center. Two awards were presented for youth summer projects. From City of Jacksonville NC on Vimeo.
	Work with Future Leaders A goal of the office is to instill the goal for students to 'make leaving Jacksonville after education an option, not a requirement.' This goal involves building affinity for the community and advancing knowledge among peers about Jacksonville and Onslow County.
	The Youth Council elects their own offices, decides the functions and roles that they wish to perform. They meet regularly with the City’s elected and appointed officials. The Youth Council each year selects their own priorities, whether to hold JaxRox, a musical summit or to work with a charity or inter school program.
	National Day of Service Each year Youth Council members pick a way to help clean up in the area, from picking up garbage, to washing windows, and planting vegetation that helps to keep the City of Jacksonville Clean and Green
	Youth Center CleanUp The JYC works to keep their own 'hang out' a great place to be with members, study, meet and plan for the future.
	Youth Council Meeting JYS Meetings are held monthly in either City Council Chambers (as shown) or at the Jacksonville Youth Center both on New Bridge Street in Jacksonville.

 
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We can all make a difference in our Community! The Jacksonville Youth Council has ongoing activities throughout the year. Contact Carmella Fulcher, Site Coordinator to find out about meetings, programs and event dates at 910 938-6551 or Email: cfulcher@ci.jacksonville.nc.us