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Youth Involvement
Statement of Purpose: The Youth Involvement Action Team is committed to making Brown County a better place for all youth by providing activities that the youth desire, that encourage involvement for all ages, and for the betterment of Brown County.
Goals Accomplished:
Raised enough money to landscape the Joel Oliver Memorial Swimming Pool by holding bake sales and car washes
T-Shirts have been purchased from donations and money raised by team
Planters at 4-way stop - joint venture with Health & Social Services Team and BCHS Industrial Arts Class
Landscaping at BCHS and BCMS
Acquired grant to fund and completed lanscaping projects at BCES
Made major upgrades to Mt. Sterling Lake facility including playground equipment and making boat ramp handicap accessible in coordination with EMC
Held numerous fundraisers including 'rent-a-teen', a fish fry, bake sales, etc to funancially support projects
Projects in the Works:
Analyzing youth survey
For more information, contact Brad Henry or Aaron Hughes, Team Leaders.