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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 08-21-2007-3cORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: August 21, 2007 Action Agenda Item No. ~ ' ~. SUBJECT: Youth Voices Summer Leadership Training Institute DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No ATTACHMENT(S): Graduation Program and Additional Materials (Under Separate Cover) INFORMATION CONTACT: Iris Fuller, 245-2057 Dr. Fletcher Barber, Jr., 245-2051 PURPOSE: To provide the Board of Commissioners with an update on the Fifth Annual Youth Voices Summer Leadership Training Institute. BACKGROUND: In July 2007, Orange County conducted its fifth annual Summer Leadership Training Institute for area youth. This program, administered by Cooperative Extension, is a collaborative effort between the County Manager's Office, Cooperative Extension and Triangle United Way. For the past five years, approximately 15 students have spent six weeks of their summer vacation in a program that provides them with an opportunity to: a) Build leadership; b) Demonstrate community service; c) Collaborate with community and government services; and d) Enhance the beautification of the Orange County Community One graduate from the program, Ruth Mayo, and Project Coordinator Khalia Jones will present a report and answer questions at the meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving the update. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the update for informational purposes.