Advisory Commission Summit March 14-15, 2009 Killeen Civic and Conference Center 3601 South WS Young Drive Killeen, Texas

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1 9 th Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit March 14-15, 2009 Killeen Civic and Conference Center 3601 South WS Young Drive Killeen, Texas

2 What Is the YAC Summit? The 9 th Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit is a two-day statewide event sponsored by the Texas Municipal League and the City of Killeen. The 2009 Summit will be held in Killeen on March This year s Summit will embrace the Olympic spirit and celebrate The World Without Limits. Summit Purpose The YAC Summit is an opportunity for cities, schools, and community youth groups to share the experiences of their programs and the positive impact that the programs have had locally. The Summit is organized to promote a fun environment for youth and city leaders to learn from and work with each other. Adults and students will leave with a greater appreciation of their own programs and new ideas to move their group forward in coming years. If your city doesn t have a YAC, you are invited to attend the Summit and learn more about how a YAC can help your city. Learn the basics of creating a YAC and make connections with cities that have successful programs. Why Should Our City Attend? This is the chance for your YAC members to show off their successes from the past year, share their goals for the coming year, hear from inspirational speakers, and network with other YACs. The Summit is a great way to inspire your future leaders to take on the world without limits and explore its infinite possibilities. A special roundtable bragging and sharing session will be offered for city leaders and adult sponsors. Bring your ideas, questions, and accomplishments to share with others.

3 Summit Agenda Saturday, March 14, :00 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Registration 8:30 a.m. Welcome: The Honorable Timothy Hancock, Mayor, City of Killeen Mimi Na, Killeen YAC Chair Major Melinda Kailanoff, Fort Hood Entertainment: Tae Kwon Do Demonstration 9:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Jeff Yalden Jeff Yalden is an internationally renowned and award winning youth motivation speaker, teen author, and MTV MADE teen life coach. Jeff makes audiences laugh and think at the same time, blending humor with powerful stories from the heart about real life. 10:45 11:30 a.m. Workshops* 11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Workshops* 12:30 1:30 p.m. Lunch Entertainment: Philip & Henry, Magic Show 1:30 2:15 p.m. Workshops* 2:30 4:00 p.m. Team AcroDunk Performance 4:00 6:00 p.m. Break Enjoy the City of Killeen! 6:00 10:00 p.m. Dinner and Social with DJ and Olympic Games Sunday, March 15, :30 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Invocation Greg Schannep, Regional Director for Congressman John R. Carter 10:00 a.m. Community Service Project 11:15 a.m. Noon Closing Session and Special Recognition Medals *Sample workshop topics: Keep Killeen Beautiful Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Local Code Enforcement Presentation on Graffiti Networking

4 General Information The Summit will be held at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, located at 3601 South WS Young Drive in Killeen, Texas. Registration will begin at 8.00 a.m. on Saturday. Display Table Established YAC programs will have the opportunity to show what their program is all about. Create a display and bring examples photos, newspaper articles, brochures, guidelines from programs, etc. Materials will be on display during the Summit. If you are interested in a display table, please check the box on the registration form. City Pins To build unity and communication between cities, the students will be encouraged to exchange city pins throughout the Summit. We recommend that you bring at least 300 pins for your students to distribute. Community Service Project The 2009 Summit community service project will be Supporting Cancer Survivors. To support the Relay For Life Survivor Dinner, we will assemble gift bags for cancer survivors. Each city should bring 200 pens, pencils, or notepads (or any promotional item from your city that you would like to donate) AND two large bags of candy. We are also challenging each city to help support the American Cancer Society s Relay For Life by participating in Change For A Cure. A prize will be awarded to the city that brings the most CHANGE (coins) to be donated to the American Cancer Society. It can be any combination of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Keynote Speaker Bracelets and Books Will Be Available Keynote Speaker Jeff Yalden will have materials available for purchase at a special discounted rate at the conclusion of his presentation on Saturday morning. All proceeds benefit the Jimmy V Foundation and the National Autism Society. Take Time to Think bracelets are $2 each or $5 for three. You can purchase a DVD for $10, a poster for $2, and a book for $10. Dress Code All Summit attendees and staff must obey the following dress code: Tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, strapless tops, and tops that expose the midriff or undergarments are NOT allowed. Clothing may not advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other prohibited substance. Clothing may not depict gangs or signify membership in a gang. Hotel Accommodations Rooms are being held at the following hotel under the Youth Advisory Commission Summit name. Please identify yourself as a Summit attendee when making reservations. The hotel is located next to the YAC Summit meeting location, the Killen Civic and Convention Center. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast at the Barista Buffet, serving fresh espresso, fruit juices, and an assortment of freshly baked pastries, muffins, yogurt, and fresh fruits. Coffee, tea, and fruits are available 24 hours a day in the hospitality room. A 24-hour indoor pool, indoor and outdoor spas, sauna, steam room, and fitness center are available for guest use. Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, Killeen 3701 South WS Young Drive Killeen, TX $85.00/Double Will I Receive TMLI Credit? TMLI credit will be given to elected officials attending the Summit. Questions Contact Sheri Watson with the City of Killeen at or swatson@ci.killeen.tx.us, or Rachael Pitts with the Texas Municipal League staff at or rpitts@tml.org.

5 Registration The Summit registration fee is $20.00 per person (youth and adults). The registration fee includes a t-shirt; information packet; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and Sunday breakfast and sack lunch. Please complete one form per individual attending. Please make check payable to the Texas Municipal League and mail along with your registration form to: TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION SUMMIT 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400 Austin, TX Registration deadline is Friday, March 6, Full name: Badge name: Title: City/Organization: Address: City: Zip: Phone: Fax: Youth Attendee Adult Sponsor Will your city need a display table? YES NO T-shirt size: small medium large x-large 2x-large Special dietary needs (i.e., food allergies, vegetarian)? YES NO If yes, please specify: