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| Nominations open for YSB’s top youth awards |
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| Wednesday, 03 February 2010 | |
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Nominations are now being accepted for the top two community awards presented by the Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau of Forest Lake. The Lakes Area YSB’s Board of Directors is seeking candidates for the annual LAYSB service to youth awards. The winners will be honored at a special presentation in front of family, friends and community members and in local publications. The awards are given in the following categories: •“On Behalf of Youth Award” which honors individuals who demonstrate a passion for the well-being of youth. This award will be given to one adult and one youth. •“James Trudeau Award” honors a licensed police officer for service or activities related to youth. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, March 12, 2010. What To Do Nominations may be made by any area resident (not family members), local business owner or any area civic or service group. A connection to LAYSB is preferred but not necessary. Youth and adult nominees must live, work or go to school in the communities that make-up the LAYSB service area, which includes Forest Lake School District 831 and all of Chisago County. Adult nominees must be a positive role model for youth, break down barriers between youth and adults and provide enthusiastic leadership and service to youth above and beyond regular job or volunteer duties. Youth nominees must be in grades 9-12, be a positive role model to peers, nurture connections between youth and adults and demonstrate developing leadership skills. Recipients of the “On Behalf of Youth Award” will be selected by a committee made up of LAYSB board members and community members. Recipients of the “James Trudeau Award” will be selected by the LAYSB Board of Directors. Nomination forms may be requested from or picked up at LAYSB. They are also available online at www.ysblakesarea.org by clicking on LAYSB Awards. Questions about the awards may be directed to Jackie Kottke, development assistant by calling 651-464-3685 or by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The Lakes Area YSB is a non-profit organization, serving Forest Lake Area School District communities in Washington and Anoka Counties, and all communities in Chisago County. The mission of LAYSB is to ensure the success of youth. Programs and services provided reflect the belief that youth will be successful when relationships are strong, families are involved, communities are caring, harmony is restored and youth have the skills and opportunities for citizenship. For more information, visit the YSB web site at www.ysblakesarea.org. Social Bookmarking ...       |
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