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The San Mateo County Youth Commission is proud to present the 2012 SMC Youth Conference! Held Saturday March 17th, at the College of San Mateo, it will be an exciting and inspiring event. Our theme this year is "The Youth Revolution", emphasizing that "Change starts with You(th)!" and "You can't have a revolution with out LOVE". We are currently accepting proposals from youth to present at the Conference! From presentations on research, "how to" lectures, training, youth-led fishbowl discussions, panel discussions, performances, art installations, anything and everything is acceptable!
Proposal forms must be received by 4PM on January 13th, 2012.
Come be a part of a momentous event by youth for youth! Proposals forms can be downloaded here and all information regarding the Conference can be found on the Conference website:
The Youth Conference is hosted by: County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County Friday Night Live Partnership, San Mateo County Youth Commission, StarVista, and the Youth Leadership Institute San Mateo County.
From Left to Right: Co-Secretary Karen Chee, Policy Track Jackie Cortez, Co-Chair James Han, Co-Chair Mia Semelman, Co-Secretary Ryan Yen
At the November Workgroup Meeting, the Youth Commission Elected two new members to the Executive Board. Karen Chee and Ryan Yen join the team as the Co-Secretaries - the official history holders of the Youth Commission! The five members make up the official Executive Board for 2011-2012.
 Three New Subcommittees!!!
So stay tuned for upcoming events....
In the month of November, the Youth Commission created three new Subcommittees! All three new committees are open to the public, so be sure to read the sidebar to attend meetings.
Legislative Subcommittee
Formed to learn about the state legislative process, to vet and endorse bills, and to advise the County's Board of Supervisors, the Legislative Committee, made of eight Youth Commissioners, will meet in the beginning of January to start their important work.
Project Happiness
During the November Public Meeting, the Youth Commission had the honor of Randy Taran, founder of Project Happiness, come and present the initiative to the entire Commission. Inspired by the incredible work, and focus on Youth's happiness, this film will be shown at the Youth Conference, along with Randy! We are proud to officially endorse this Project, and along with seven Youth Commissioners look forward to spreading Happiness throughout the County. Race to Nowhere
Prompted by the pressures put on students to succeed, and the stress that is incurred, SMCYC is preparing to host a screening of Race to Nowhere, with a Town Hall discussion to follow. Stay tuned for the viewing date! 
The San Mateo County Youth Commission would like to cordially invite
you to its swearing-in ceremony on January 26, 2012, at 7:00 PM. We
appreciate your support for the commission and all of its endeavors and would
be delighted to have you attend our ceremony.
Our regular public meeting will be held from 5:30-7:00PM, and will include exciting updates on the Youth Commissioners' individual projects. Please feel free to come early to hear about all of our initiatives.
To RSVP, email seren.pendleton-knoll@star-vista.org
We hope to
see you there!
Sincerely, Mia Semelman and James Han, Co-Chairs of the San Mateo County Youth Commission
The training opens with remarks from Supervisor Carole Groom, goes over various approaches to working with youth, common issues that arise with youth on Boards and Commissions, and closes with words from First 5 Staff member and Adult Ally Emily Roberts and Youth Commissioners Jackie Cortez and Sylvia Chen.
 and finally...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
From everyone at the San Mateo County Youth Commission! We thank you for your continued support, and wish you a wonderful Holiday Season, and a Happy New Year!
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