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The Sista’s United Mentoring Program
“Through education we seek to change attitudes; through education we seek to change internal feelings; through education we seek to breakdown the spiritual barriers…”
Dr. Martin Luther King
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YOUTH VENTURENYC REGION NEWSLETTERAugust 2005 Venture News In this edition you will find some great news about Youth Venturers. Unfortunately, I must start with the sad news that many of you might know. VISTA terms last for only a year and Meghan and Dela have finished their year at Youth Venture. You can continue to email them for a short while at their YV email addresses. Meghan's address is mmurray@youthventure.org and Dela is at dawunyo@youthventure.org. On the flip side, our new VISTAs, Gaia Larsen and Sabeen Pirani, have come into our lives to support our work. We are all very excited about having them on board. Reach Out to Burma launched Human Rights Venture Hnin Hnin, Eileen Ng, and Carolyn Tai have launched Reach Out to Burma (R.O.B.) to promote awareness about human rights abuses in Burma and specifically to advocate for the release of political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi. Their goal is to create a more conscious youth about this international issue. They have developed a web site, are sending out newsletters and will host events that propel their mission. Kellon Innocent Premieres Youthpreneurs On July 27,th Youth Venture held a film screening of three new movies made by and about young people. Venturer Kellon Innocent hosted the event and premiered his film, “Youthpreneurs.” His film highlighted the work of four NY Venturers. Youth Venture Team from the Sledge Group presented their film, “The Last House on the Block.” This film investigates Harlem life through the poetry of young voices. The last film was from Raiona Gaydos, of the W!SE/Quality of Life program. Her film explores the history and current status of community gardens in the Bronx. The Educational Video Center, Ben and Jerry’s, Sony Wonder Technology Lab and Starbucks all contributed to the event. Don’t Walk, Run…for a Reason! Katie Ransohoff and her group in Menlo Park, California, Running for a Reason, successfully went through the Youth Venture/MTV thinkVenture selection process, administered by the New York office. Running for a Reason is a non-varsity club that combines sports and community service. Running for a Reason donates all proceeds raised through bake sales, raffles, and other fundraising events to Hospice in the Valley, a Hospice Care group for terminally ill children. Running for a Reason also hopes to improve club members’ self-esteem and physical health
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YOUTH VENTURE
NYC REGION NEWSLETTER
July 2005
Venturer News
Not surprisingly, NYC Youth Venturers have been very active so far this summer, both within Youth Venture and with their individual teams, and we’d like to share a few examples of what they’ve been up to with you! Definitely be sure to take advantage of Extreme Entrepreneurship’s “Get Feedback” constructive life feedback service and don’t forget to register for our Youthpreneurs Film Premiere while seats are still available! This is just a sample of some events and activities Venturers have organized and participated in, so to keep the good news coming, email slehtonen@youthventure.org about your team’s achievements, events, and updates!
Youth Venturers to participate in Youth Council Conference & National Youth Summit
On July 26th and 27th, 2005, representatives from Youth Venture Regional Youth Councils will convene in Washington DC for a Youth Council Conference, where they will get to know and learn from each other, build skills, and develop a strategic plan for Youth Councils for the upcoming year. Some members will also extend their stay to attend and present at the National Youth Summit, planned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Family and Youth Services Bureau in collaboration with other government offices. This year’s theme is “Youth in Action- Making a Difference” and they are expecting 1,000 youth and adults to participate! Be on the lookout for a full report on both the Conference and the Summit in future newsletters!
For more info visit www.youthventure.org
Sledge Group Film and Photography Documentary Project Photo Premiere
On Wednesday, June 22, 2005 The Sledge Group Inc. (SGI) held an End-of-the-School-Year Closing Ceremony. At the ceremony, teens were awarded for their hard work and achievements in the “Sistas United” and “Real Men” Mentoring Programs. Friends, family, and supporters came out to speak to the struggles these young people face in New York today and how the program has helped direct them on the path to success. The event concluded with the premiere of the Sledge Group Film and Photography Documentary Project Youth Venture team’s photo exhibit, "Wasted Land, Wasted Life...Then Again, Maybe Not?” depicting contemporary life in the streets of Harlem.
For more info, check out: http://pages.zdnet.com/thesledgegroup/thesledgegroupinc/index.html
Quick, Constructive Life Feedback from Extreme Entrepreneurship
Are you ready for the truth? Can you handle it? We think so! Venturers Sheena Lindahl and Michael Simmons of the Youth Venture team Extreme Entrepreneurship have launched a very effective email survey system to help you get quick, constructive feedback about yourself from people you know about general topics or more specific areas such as your communication skills, appearance, and relationships. It is free and you can try it at www.successmanifesto.com/feedback The system is an extension of the ideas in their book The Student Success Manifesto, which helps you plan, prioritize, and pursue your OWN vision today and which you can check out on Amazon.com.
For all things Extreme Entrepreneurship, check out: http://successmanifesto.com
**Youth Venture Youthpreneurs Film Premiere**
Date: Wednesday, July 27th
Time: 4:30-6:30pm prompt!
Location: Sony Wonder Technology Lab, Third Floor, High Definition Theater, 550 Madison Avenue at 56th Street
Please join Youth Venture at this premiere event and be among the first to preview the brand new documentary “Youthpreneurs,” created by Youth Venturer Kellon Innocent at this state of the art theater, kindly donated by Sony Wonder Technology Lab! The film profiles four established and active NYC Youth Venture social entrepreneurs: Nadia Campbell of Victorian Hands Foundation; Mekeze Okoro of Hot24/7 Magazine; Shawn Henry of Garden Angels; and Brandon Fernandez of E.X.P.R.E.S.S.I.O.N.S. shown at their sites, speaking about the challenges and successes they’ve experienced as Youth Venturers.
We will also be showing “The Last House on the Block,” a film created by the Sledge Group Film and Photography Documentary Project Youth Venture team, documenting contemporary youth culture in Harlem, as well as the documentary "There Goes the Spinach!: The Struggle for Green," created by NYC youth Raiona Gaydos, highlighting the history and current status of community gardens in the Bronx. A staff member from the Educational Video Center will also be on hand to present opportunities for interested youth to get involved with creating their own films. Please join us for a reception directly following the screening with ice cream and coffee, courtesy of Ben and Jerry’s and Starbucks!
To attend this event you MUST RSVP by emailing ny@youthventure.org or calling (212)278-8930 and including your full name and the full names of any guests you plan to bring with you. Seating is limited, so you must RSVP to gain admittance to this event! Guests should enter the museum at the 56th street entrance and check in with a Sony Wonder Technology Lab staff person at the entrance of the museum.
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