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TOWN OF SOUTHOLD YOUTH BUREAU REPORT 2009
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Collaboration with the Town’s Anti-Bias Taskforce to assume a proactive role in
addressing violence towards Latinos. This included support of school
superintendents to develop”Town of Southold Anti-Bias Education Day” on May
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21. An evening public forum featured Dr. Carlos Vidal of Stony Brook
University. Attendance 15. In addition, development of surveys to measure
“perceptions of difference” to be administered to middle school and high school
students as well as staff.
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Hosted workshop with Suffolk County Detective Rory Forrestal on promoting
internet safety on social networking sites. Attendance 12.
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Youth Advisory Council members developed and implemented seascape mural at
the newly renovated Recreation Center.
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Initiated partnership with the Peconic Land Trust to sponsor “Global Youth Service
Day” at Charnews farm in Southold participating in community service land
stewardship opportunities. Attendance 42.
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Sponsored “GMS Got Talent Show” at Southold High School in which proceeds of
$200 were distributed to music clubs of local schools. Attendance 52.
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Published Town of Southold Youth Bureau Resource Directory consisting of local
programs and services to promote youth development. Over 400 directories
distributed to schools, parents, youth.
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With East End Youth Bureaus hosted Gang Awareness conference (March 2009)
and Youth Leadership summit (October 2009). Attendance 100+.
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Developed employment opportunities for youth within Town government with
payment from Suffolk County Department of Labor “Summer Works” program. 6
jobs offered to youth. Also created internship opportunities for youth within Town
government offices. 2 internships provided.
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Met with superintendents of Fishers Island and Mercy-McGann to further their
involvement with the Youth Bureau.
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Hosted second annual Summer Jam with BBQ, musical entertainment and games
for area youth. Attendance 45.
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Sponsored Family Movie Nite in the Park featuring screening of “Hotel for Dogs”
with refreshments. Attendance 78.
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Facilitated workshop in recognition of National Teen Driving Safety Week “Dying
to Drive: Keeping Teens Safe on the Road”. Attendance 8.
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Developing outreach strategies to enhance Youth Bureau and Youth Advisory
Council visibility within the community.
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Working with Southold, Greenport and Mattituck Business Advisory to develop
internships for youth with local businesses as well as Job Shadow Day
opportunities.
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Youth Advisory Council community service projects: raking leaves for six
homebound seniors, making holiday cards (60) and baking cookies (60 bags) for
San Simeon residents.