Blue Boat of Youth and Young Adult MinistriesExpert Observers
2015-2016 Youth Observers to the UUA Board of Trustees Announced Friends, the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is pleased to announce Olivia Calvi and Caleb Leman as the 2015-2016 Youth Observers to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees. We would like to thank those who participated in the voting process. The Youth Observer positions are full, non-voting members of the Board. Caleb and Olivia will bring their unique perspectives as youth leaders in their work with the Board. Olivia and Caleb will begin their service at the end of General Assembly 2015 and serve until the end of General Assembly 2016. Who Are Your Youth Observers? OLIVIA CALVI – Has served…
Elect Your Youth Observers!
Choose Who Represents Youth on the UUA Board of Trustees Meet your candidates for the ONE YEAR position of Youth Observer to the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees. Voting begins May 7. Attention: Candidates for the TWO YEAR position of Youth Observer are still sought, apply before MAY 1, 2015. Olivia Calvi I have been a Unitarian Universalist my entire life and I can say without a doubt I would not be anywhere near the person I am today without it. Finding my home at PSWD’s Camp de Benneville Pines transformed my idea of what it means to be a part of this faith. The raw community that…
Run for Youth Observer to the Board of Trustees
The Answer to These Questions Could Start You on a Great Adventure! Are you currently in 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade? Are you passionate about Unitarian Universalism? If so, we want you to apply to be one of two Youth Observers of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees. This year, the UUA is moving to a two-year rotating team of youth. We are looking to fill a one-year position and one two year position. In order to be eligible for the two year position, you must be in high school (or the equivalent) duirng both the 2015-2016 school year and the 2016-2017 school year. Find out more about this opportunity here. This…
Seize This Opportunity to Share Your UU Story
Talk about your Unitarian Universalist community, for all to hear From the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees : How do you engage in Unitarian Universalism? Share your own true story (and win a paid registration to GA 2015 or other UU event)! What is your UU community? What has it meant to you? If you are a youth (completing 9th grade through one year out from high school graduation) the UUA Board invites you to share a brief video message (1-2 minutes) telling your unique story of engaging in Unitarian Universalism. We are looking for real stories of personal experiences. We’ll share 2-4 of those messages at the beginning of the General Assembly 2015…
Eyes on the Board – Youth Observer 2015
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER THEM You’d have to be pretty brave to run for the highest youth leadership position available in the Unitarian Universalist Association. And even braver to accept the position, knowing your first task will be to travel alone to Boston and walk into a boardroom with these faces greeting you. (Note: While maybe not reflected by this mugshot, President Rev. Peter Morales, Moderator Jim Key and Treasurer Tim Brennan are really nice fellas.) But that’s just what Benji Janapol did. Benji is a high school senior from the Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church just north of Seattle, WA. As Youth Observer to the UUA Board of…
Youth Leadership
Welcome to the Youth Leadership Resource Page. Building youth leadership skill and creating opportunities for youth involvement in leadership positions are integral parts of what the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries does. The following is a listing of programs, events, opportunities and resources for building and supporting youth leadership. Click the links to be redirected to websites or online documents detailing these offerings. Luminary Leaders A national network of youth, Luminary Leaders is both a recognition program celebrating youth leadership and a way to plug youth into national leadership opportunities and experiences. Youth can join at any point during the year. Summer Seminary A 5-day program for youth considering careers as religious…
Youth Observer 2014-15: Meet Candidates and Vote
BALLOTS DUE MONDAY, JUNE 2! Election of a Youth Observer for the 2014-15 term to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees is underway. The candidates are Benji Janapol and Isabelle Marshel. Here is how to participate: | READ the candidates’ statements | | WATCH the video of the candidate | | VOTE for your preferred candidate | Ballots must be received by Monday, June 2, at midnight (in your time zone) or postmarked by Friday, May 30th. Ballots and voting process are at the bottom of this post. Benji Janapol Grade for 2014-2015 year: Senior Congregation: Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church CANDIDATE STATEMENT: “I am very passionate and thankful for Unitarian Universalism because through my…
Youth Observer 2014-2015 Elections
BE A NATIONAL VOICE FOR YOUTH A new Youth Observer (YO) to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees is elected every year prior to General Assembly. The Youth Observer to the Board is an important, national leadership position held by a Unitarian Universalist (UU) youth who is voted into office by UU youth in a national election. WHO MAY RUN – Any youth who: Will be in high school (Grades 9-12) or the equivalent for the 2014-2015 school year; Is active in a UUA congregation; Is able to attend the first Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, June 30, 2014 in Providence, RI (following the close of General Assembly)…
Meet the Next Youth Observer!
Rosemary Dodd has been elected 2013-14 Youth Observer for the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees. As a junior from Petaluma, California, Rosemary says that her “experiences on this regional level have motivated me to serve on a national one” and is honored by the opportunity. Congratulations, Rosemary! If you want to get to know Rosemary a little better, click here to check out her campaign video. Thanks to our other candidates, Nora Collins and Erick Ditmars, for their participation in this year’s election. Over 130 youth from a dozen congregations participate in this year’s voting process, thanks to all those who voted as well! —– The Youth Observer is a one-year position on the Unitarian Universalist…
All in to Vote for Youth Observer!
Mobilize! Elect a leading youth voice in Unitarian Universalist affairs. Participating in the election of the 2013-2014 Youth Observer to the UUA Board of Trustees is an easy way to ensure that the youth perspective is included in the discussion on a national level of Unitarian Universalism. Electing the candidate best able to represent all UU youth depends on as many youths voting as possible (and the larger the turnout, the larger the mandate the Youth Observer commands when representing youth to the Board of Trustees). Ballots must be received by MONDAY, APRIL 29th. Use this comprehensive guide to the candidates and voting process and GET OUT THE VOTE! Learn…
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