2024 Youth Advisory Committee Application

I identify my gender as:

Student's Email Address (use an address that you check regularly as this is a primary method of communication for YAC) Required

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Required

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

With whom do you live primarily? Required

Both parents

Mother only

Father only

Other guardian

School attending in 2024-25: Required

Alanson High School

Alanson Middle School

Concord Academy Petoskey

Harbor Light Christian

Harbor Springs High School

Harbor Springs Middle School

Homeschool

Pellston High School

Pellston Middle School

Petoskey High School

Petoskey Middle School

St. Francis Xavier

St. Michael Academy

Other (please specify below)

Grade entering in Fall 2024: Required

8th

9th

10th

11th

Describe something you've been a part of that has been impactful in your life. Required

The YAC promotes philanthropy and active citizenship, in addition to representing youth in Emmet County. YAC participants act as advisors to the Fund for Youth and twice per year review grant applications and recommend grant awards that benefit young people and families in Emmet County.

What specific goals would you hope to accomplish as a YAC member? What do you hope to gain from serving on YAC? Required

Describe some of the causes facing our community that you are passionate about. Required

What are some of the issues facing students in your school or young people in your community? Required

What unique perspective would you bring to the YAC? Required

If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Required

What word would your best friend use to describe you? Why? Required

How do you like to spend your free time? Required

What extracurriculars or activities are you active in? Required

The YAC meets once per month on Sunday afternoon in Petoskey and twice per school year for a full school day. Our attendance policy allows two absences.

Please describe any barriers or conflicts that may prevent you from meeting this commitment (e.g. other activities, rides, cost of gas, etc.). Required

How did you learn about the Youth Advisory Committee? Required

What is your preferred t-shirt size? Required

X-Small

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XX-Large

I acknowledge that the information provided in this application is accurate, and I have the support of my parent/guardian(s). Required

I agree.

YAC Applicant

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 2