The district YAC is elected each year during the district youth conference in Boone, Iowa, except when Boone doesn’t happen, as was the case in the Spring of 2008.
The members who had not left their youth status (aged out, that is) or already resigned are continuing on and decided to operate as a “YAC Transition Group”. This group decided to explore new ways of bringing educational and leadership programming to PSD and felt that they could organize two events in the coming year - a Boone-like event near the end of the year that would allow the seniors to say goodbye to their friends from across PSD, and a Summit, which would give congregations the opportunity to send up to two youth delegates and up to two adults to share their needs and concerns, as well as determine ways these needs can be met that are accessible and sustainable.
The Youth Adult Committee (YAC) is all about Youth Empowerment. We provide opportunities in our district for youth to feel and use power to make a positive difference in their world. Youth serving on the YAC learn first-hand about the responsibilities and skills needed to lead others. Youth run the meetings and plan district activities. Adults are there to serve in a supportive and advisory capacity.
Our district YAC has 9 elected positions: 6 voting youth and 3 voting adults.
The Boone Planning Committee (BPC) has 4 elected positions and a number of appointed positions. In addition, there are two appointed CONsultants working with the YAC. The YAC, BPC and CONsultants meet regularly at least 4 times a year.
Click here to meet our current YAC members
We have bylaws to give us structure.
Read our minutes to find out what we are doing.
Youth empowerment by
- helping YRUUers to look within themselves to know their beauty and inherent worth
- helping YRUUers connect with each other
- offering opportunities and environments for district youth to feel supported and affirmed in their spiritual journeys and exploration
- allowing youth to take the lead, planning their own programs, with adults there to provide support and guidance, when needed.
- offering leadership development workshops and leadership opportunities
- mentoring those younger and less experienced than us
- encouraging district youth to serve on the YAC and other positions of responsibility
- offering workshops and opportunities where youth can learn to plan and lead worships
- offering workshops and opportunities where youth can learn to create community and plan activities for themselves and other youth
- offering workshops and opportunities where youth can live their UU beliefs by making changes to create a more just world
- offering workshops where youth can learn about resolving conflict and encourage spiritual and emotional growth in each other
Consider running for YAC or helping with a YAC committee! It is TOTALLY COOL! We need YRUUers from all over the Prairie Star District to represent our concerns on YAC. If you are interested in running for a YAC position or serving in an appointed district position, please contact a current YAC member or complete a nomination form and mail it to PSD YAC, 122 W Franklin #303, Minneapolis, MN 55404
APPOINTED POSITIONS
To volunteer for these position contact a YAC member:
- The Boone Planning Committee (BPC) Plans the annual district CON held in Boone, Iowa each year with elected Boone Planners.
- Youth and Adult CONsultants CON planners work with these people to obtain the YAC Seal of Approval
- VISIONS Editors Review submissions and publish VISIONS, the magazine where district youth express themselves.
- Nominating Committee A group who is charged with becoming acquainted with the nominees, reviewing the applications of all possible candidates and making recommendations for the election of individuals to available YAC positions at PSY annual buisiness meeting in Boone, IA. Nominating Committee members
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