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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSanabria, Soleil Updated Youth Council Application - 2021 07 01 1—p—t.d 1959 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION About the Winter Springs Youth Council The Winter Springs Youth Council (WSYC) is an ad-hoc advisory board that provides appropriate recommendations to the CityCommission regarding issues of special interest toyouthswithin the City. The Winter Springs Youth Council shall consist of no more than twelve and no fewer than six members. WSYC responsibilities include: • To make recommendations to the City Commission on matters affecting youth in the City; • To increase and make recommendations regarding increasing youth participation and involvement in local government; • To seek and recommend ways to improve communication with students in area schools; • To organize and perform service projects, events or functions that benefit the City of Winter Springs community, subject to approval of the City Manager; • To recommend the creation of recognition programs for youth; and • To perform any other youth-related matters assigned by the City Commission or City Manager. Member & Term Requirements Winter Springs Youth Council requirements include: • Resident of the City of Winter Springs for a minimum of six months preceding appointment and shall maintain said residency during their term • Between the ages of 14 and 18 years old • Enrolled in high school or entering high school,which may be a public school, private school, or home school Members shall serve terms one year in length and may reapply each year of enrollment in high school. Members shall be appointed on or before August 1 of each year. Members shall be automatically removed for lack of attendance at three consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings or failure to attend at least two-thirds of the regularly scheduled meetings during a calendar year. Members of the Winter Springs Youth Council are considered Public Officers of the City of Winter Springs. Members are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. As Public Officers, members are required to abide by the Code of Ethics for Public Officers, and the Florida Sunshine Law,which pertain to members if appointed to the Winter Springs Youth Council. If appointed it is the member's sole obligation and duty to comply with such laws. Applicant Information Applicants for the Youth Council may be requested to interviewwith the respective appointing City Commissioner or Mayor and the staff liaison. Please return completed applications to the City of Winter Springs Winter Springs Youth Council Coordinator, Meghan McNeil, at 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL32708 or email to mmcneil(awinterspringsfl.org. Soleil Sanabria Full Name Date of Birth Street Address Apt/Unit Number Winter Springs Florida 32708 City State Zip Code Phone Number Email Address 10 Oviedo High School 2020/2021 School Year Grade School Name (If home schooled,write"Home Schooled") Are you able to attend meetings and activities of Youth Council for one year? 0 Yes ❑ No Do you have reliable transportation to meetings and activities? 0 Yes ❑ No Are you in good academic standing? 0 Yes ❑ No Please list all activities that you participate in during the school year. Include sports, employment, school groups, com mu nity service, and extra-curriculum activities. Oviedo High School BETA Club, Student Government Associantion, Leadership Program, National Honor Society, Pre-Med Club, Bioscience Club, Spanish Club. Short Answer Questions You may include additional pages to complete answers if necessary. 1. Why do you wish to serve on the Winter Springs Youth Council? What do you hope to gain by this experience? I wish to be a part of the Winter Springs Youth Council because I want to serve my community and its youth. I also want to gain more knowledge about City Government and the City of Winter Springs itself. 2. What are the most important issues to you,your friends, and your family concerning our community? The most important issue to me is the disconnect between youth in Winter Springs and its community. The most important issue to my friends and family is saftey, as a safe community encourages people to be more physically active. 3. What characteristics or skills do you possess that make you a great representative? The characteritics that make me a great representative are, I am a good public speaker, I'm methodical, a problem solver, and a critical thinker. 4. Describe past experiences that have prepared you for this leadership role. During my sophomore year, I was able to take an active role in my school through my involvment in the leadership program. We organized school functions, constantly worked to envoke enthusiam from the student body, and raised money to maintain aspects about our school that everyone enjoys. This invitation only course helps build and strengthen leaders in the school. Letters of Recommendation Please submit two (2) letters of recommendations from a teacher, counselor, parent (home schooled students), or coach. Parent/Legal Guardian Agreement I give my permission for the above named applicant to seek a position on the City of Winter Springs Youth Council and I have read and understand the commitments required for the Council. Caroline Sanabria Printed Name Phone Number Mother Email Address Relationship to Student 07 /01 / 2021 Parent/Legal GuardiaTISignature Date Commitment Statement I understand that being a member of the City of Winter Springs Youth Council carries certain responsibilities. I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner as a representative of my City. You hereby represent to the City of Winter Springs under penalties of perjury that the information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and the City of Winter Springs has the right to rely on that information. You hereby acknowledge that you must abide by the Code of Ethics for Public Officers, and the Florida Sunshine Law, which pertain to you if you are appointed to the Winter Springs Youth Coun ill. If appointed it is your sole obligation and duty to comply with such laws. ��� 07 /01 / 2021 Stu nt Si na ure Date