 You are cordially invited....
To the SMC Youth Commission's Year End Showcase!
Featuring: outstanding adult allies, honoring graduates, Immigrant Youth Award, elections, and presentations from all of the committees. Plus, a complimentary food reception to follow!
Thursday May 23rd, 2013 - 5:30PM-8:15PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 400 County Center, Redwood City RSVP: brook.costello@star-vista.org
5:30PM: Action Items
6:15PM: Board/Commission Presentations
6:30PM: Committee Presentations
7:25PM: Awards
7:45PM: Recognition of Graduates
8:00PM Reception
  On April 25th, Assemblymember Kevin Mullin came to speak to the Youth Commission about ACA 7. Which, if brought into law, would allow for 17 year olds, who will be 18 by the general election, to vote in primary elections. At the SMC Showcase on May 23rd, Youth Commissioners will be discussing this bill, as well as AB 1266 , and voting to encourage the Board of Supervisors to write letters of support for these items. AB 1266 would allow for youth to participate in sex-segregated activities within schools irrespective of their listed gender.
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We are proud to announce that over 400 people attended San Mateo County's Eco-Friendly Fair, hosted by the SMC Youth Commission! Featuring over 16 different vendors, it was truly a delightful day. Check out our Facebook album to see all the great photos from the event, and stay tuned for announcements for next year's event!
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A completely sold out event, the Youth Forum featured five different San Mateo County and Bay Area experts on trafficking of minors. Hosted by the SMC Youth Commission, this event brought to light the trafficking of minors here in our community. Handed out at the event, was a bookmark highlighting the signs and symptoms of trafficking, as well as resources in the bay area. If you would like to 'order' some of these bookmarks created by the SMC Youth Commission, email brook.costello@star-vista.org. Click here to view photos from this event.
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Are you between the ages of 12 - 20? Do you live or attend school in San Mateo County? Are you passionate about something? Then join the SMC Youth Commission for 2013 - 2014!! We are currently accepting applications to start in the Fall, and are looking for at least 10 new commissioners! Applications can be downloaded here and are due by June 3rd 2013 - so get them in ASAP!
We are specifically looking for youth who represent one (or more) of the below categories:
- From North San Mateo County
- From the Coastside
- In community college
- In middle school
- Freshmen in high school
- Have had experience with the juvenile justice system
Each year Youth Commissioners nominate outstanding adult allies on their respective boards/commissions for exemplifying positive partnership and mentorship with youth. One recipient is chosen by the Youth Commission's Executive Board, and receives commendations from both the SMCYC and the SMC Board of Supervisors at the end of the year YC Showcase. We are pleased to announce all five nominees below, for all are incredible examples of youth support! Please join us on Thursday to recognize all nominees.
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Anne Cambell, County Superintendent of Schools. Nominated by Youth Commissioner Amir Amerian for her role as Adult Ally on the Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council. |
Matt Geltmaker, San Mateo County STD/HIV Program Director. Nominated by Youth Commissioner Araceli Efigenio for his role as Adult Ally on the HIV Program Community Board. |
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Nancy Magee, Administrator for Board Support and Community Relations at San Mateo County Office of Education. Nominated by Youth Commissioner Amir Amerian for her role as Adult Ally on the Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council. |
Emily Roberts, First 5 San Mateo County Health Program Specialist. Nominated by Youth Commissioner Felipe Afanador for her role as Adult Ally on the First 5 San Mateo County. |
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And the chosen '12 - '13 recipient....
A HUGE congratulations to John Andrews for receiving Outstanding Adult Ally of the year, nominated by Youth Commission Araceli Efigenio, for his work with her on the HIV Board. Please join us at the SMC Youth Commission's Showcase to honor John.
 We are excited to announce that SMC Youth Commission Assistant Program Coordinator Brook Costello (pictured above in the middle) will be stepping into the full role of the Program Coordinator as of June 13th! Current Program Coordinator Seren Pendleton-Knoll (pictured Left) will be leaving to attending graduate school after 3 years of working with the Youth Commission. If you would like to attend her goodbye reception held on June 12th, email brook.costello@star-vista.org
Want to join the SMC Youth Commission Staff? Then apply to be an intern this summer! We're looking for a few youth to join us in the office in San Mateo to help out with planning events, communications outreach, social media, and more! For an application, email brook.costello@star-vista.org |
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