From: David Carrier [SMTP:CARRIER@fourhcouncil.edu]
To: chuck@getf.org; mellis@getf.org; stuart.claggett@getf.org; dpines@health.org; Allan Baer; James Pittman; Ronald B. Swenson
Cc:

Subject: Youth from Learning Session Proposals
Sent: 3/19/99 2:08 PM
Importance: Normal
In your deliberations, please also consider the youth involved in these sessions that were not accepted for the NTM....

David

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David:
Here are two learning session that were not accepted for the NTM, but involved youth participation.

Thanks

Cynthia Allen and Monica Ellis

Title: Chart A Course To A Sustainable Future
Contact: Tracy Janowicz
Project Director
Hawaii Community Services Council
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., #415
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-539-3588 (phone)
808-622-6952 (phone2)
808-539-3555 (fax)
tracy@lava.net

Topic Description: While learning from projects elsewhere, Hawaii has unique characteristics: 1)'Ke Ala Hoku' started with broad, grassroots input about what people want for the future, rather than being shaped only by leaders and policy makers. 2)Hawaii's project is thoroughly intergenerational with youth and adults working together at every level of planning and action. 3)Ke Ala Hoku has developed relationships with local media which has helped make this effort a success.

Presenter(s):
Joseph Lapilio, Community Organizer Honolulu, HA
Jeannie Pinpin 10th Grade Teacher St. Francis High School Honolulu, HA
Gary Gill Deputy Director Hawaii State Dept. of Health Honolulu,
Bob Agres City & County of Honolulu Dept. of Health Honolulu, HA
Jim Gatti Editor The Honolulu Advertiser Honolulu, HA
Rochelle Lee Gregson Vice President Community Building, Aloha United Way Honolulu

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Title: Youth Leading the Way for Earth Day
Contact:
Sharon Brown
Volunteer Center of Ostego County
600 Jenson St.
Gaylord , MI 49735 517-732-5076
(phone) 517-732-2706
yooperbrown@yahoo.com

Topic Description: This presentation will focus on how to capture the enthusiasm and energy of the youth for the environment.
Presenter(s):
Sharon Brown, Volunteer Center of Ostego County
Chuck Fain , Middle School Teacher Gaylord Middle School ,
Sarah Brown, Youth Presenter