Texas Youth Summit
To engage youth leaders in the legislative process
by Raul Gonzalez
What is the Texas Youth Summit?
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is inviting high school students to apply to be delegates at the TexasYouth Summit in Austin, TX. High school students from every state senate district in Texas will convene January 16, 2011, to explore solutions to tobacco related problems. Two student delegates from each of the state’s 31 state senate districts will be selected by TxSSC to attend the Summit. Applicants should have a strong commitment to addressing tobacco problems. They must also be willing to work with their local coalitions and community leaders to implement their recommendations when they return from the Summit.
Students interested in serving as delegates at the Texas Youth Summit must complete an application and return it to TxSSC by October 1, 2010. Selected delegates must find local sponsors to cover the cost of transportation to and from Austin, TX as well as a $25 registration fee. All other expenses will be covered by TxSSC. The Summit will provide a forum for young people from all parts of the state to discuss tobacco-related topics
from a state and community perspective. TxSSC expects the Summit to produce new solutions and creative approaches from young people who are directly affected by tobacco related problems. The Summit is being sponsored by the Texas School Safety Center, the Texas Department of State Health Services, Extreme Youth Leadership, and Palmer Drug Abuse Program – Midland.
Location & Date:
The Texas Youth Summit will be held at Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center in Spicewood, Texas. The Summit begins on Sunday, January 16, 2011 and concludes on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Activities will be held at Highland Lakes and conclude at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. TxSSC staff, adult advisors, and a carefully selected team of volunteers will handle supervision of youth delegates.
Summit Topic Areas:
Second-hand smoke exposure, the legislative process, and media literacy
Delegate Selection Requirements: In order to be considered for a Delegate position, each youth applicant must:
- Complete the following application forms (attach a recent photo) and submit by October 1, 2010
- Delegate age requirements: Currently in High School (9-12 grades)
- Attend ALL of Texas Youth Summit (Sunday January 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, January 19,2011 at 3:00 PM)
- Arrange for transportation to and from Spicewood, Texas with time considerations listed above. (Ground Transportation will be provided from Austin Airport or Bus Station)
- Pay $25 registration fee (due after you have been notified of selection)
- Be an Alcohol, Tobacco, & Drug Free Role Model
Please note:
Submission of this application does not guarantee selection as a delegate to the Summit. All applicants will be notified by October 8, 2010 if they have been selected as a delegate or not.
For More Information, go to:http://texasyouthsummit.com/apply and click on the apply link on the left margin.
