On Tuesday, November 3rd, 177 students from 34 High Schools across the city met at Stereo in Canad Inns Windsor Park where they participated in the Circuit – a series of of activities and group discussions designed by United Way youth volunteers.
The Circuit was arranged into seasons, allowing students to explore the needs of our community during different times of the year and develop ideas about how they could have an impact on some of the issues.
The Circuit featured:
How to apply for a Youth Connections Grant
United Way’s impact areas
Koats for Kids
Building developmental assets
United Way’s Day of Caring program
The Circuit also included group discussion and activities about fundraising, opportunities for growth as a leader, effective communication skills and leadership qualities.
Students had the opportunity to complete a survey, sign up to get involved in other opportunities for youth at United Way, and participate in a contest where they created a skit or a song using community related content. Congratulations to contest winners the “Shananigans”!
We would also like to congratulate the winners of the grand prize draws:
Jessica Morrison-Ciunyk – $50 gift card from Aritzia
Samara Froese – $50 gift card from Aritzia
Kyle Hirschfield – Rogers pay as you go phone
Matt Petrowski – Rogers pay as you go phone
Thank-yous
- A very special thanks goes to Great-West Life, the sponsor of SLC 2009. Great-West Life has sponsored the conference for several years and is a generous supporter of United Way of Winnipeg and of youth leadership development across the whole city.
- Thanks to Canad Inns Windsor Park for welcoming us into their space and providing an absolutely delicious lunch.
- Thanks to Rogers for donating all of the fantastic prizes and giveaways.
- Thanks to the students and teachers who attended the conference. The day was a big success because everyone participated so enthusiastically!
We hope that SLC 2009 inspired everyone to think about their capabilities as young leaders in our community and that you all continue creating opportunities for a better life for everyone.
If you weren’t at the conference and would like to learn more about how to get connected to United Way, please give us a call at 477-5360.
Thanks again, and we’ll see you at SLC 2010!
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