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The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) was formed in 1998, the year of Mayor Nancolas’ election into office. From the very beginning, Mayor Nancolas was passionate about youth involvement in the community. As a result, he created a tradition in 1998, of visiting the two local high schools, Caldwell and Vallivue to teach a day of government to students. In his first experience teaching, he discovered that students felt disenfranchised from the local government and were uninformed about the City's future. The students expressed interest in community service and involvement in the decision making process of the local government. Mayor Nancolas determined that if the City of Caldwell wanted to strengthen the youth of the community, a program was needed to facilitate that type of activity. Based on Mayor Nancolas' initiative, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council was created in 1998, and was official adopted by the Caldwell City as an official youth organization 1999.
The MYAC provides the youth of Caldwell an opportunity to voice their opinion and share a role in the decision making process. The Council started with just six members and has continued to grow to a present Council of over sixty members. The Council is comprised of student representatives from the two local high schools, Caldwell and Vallivue, and Thomas Jefferson Charter School.
Membership is through an application process. Applications are available in school counselor’s offices, Caldwell City Hall and on this website. The MYAC holds bi-monthly meetings in the Community Room at the Caldwell Police Station. Mayor Nancolas, an advisory staff, and council members attend meetings which are open to the public. Each meeting is vital and the group works jointly with the Mayor to address local issues and to brainstorm how to improve City conditions for youth today and for future generations.
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The City of Caldwell was honored to be recognized as a City of Promise in 2004. In becoming a City of Promise, our City has committed to ensuring that children and youth in our community have access to the resources they need to succeed. A community of promise focuses on the development of character and competence in a child’s life and believes that success is dependent on the Five Promises being fulfilled. As a City of Promise, the City of Caldwell focuses on fulfilling five basic promises to young people:
1. Ongoing Relationships with a Caring Adult
2. Safe Places with Structured Activities during non-school hours
3. A Healthy Start and a Healthy Future
4. Marketable Skills through effective Education, and
5. Opportunities to give back through Community Service.
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2008 State of the Youth Address |
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Caldwell High School Senior and Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Chair, Kathleen Momont gave the State of the Youth Address. She highlighted on the Councils membership on various boards and commissions and how the youth of Caldwell are always welcome in city government meetings and discussions.
Momont said the Council is most proud of raising over $100,000 through fundraisers and two donors, to bring Pipe Dream Skate Park closer to reality.
Click here to view Kathleen's State of the City Address
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MYAC Committees to Join!
Executive Board
By-Laws
Finance
Planning and Zoning
Community of Promise Website
Skate Park
Treasure Valley Youth Partnership
Golf Board
Fourth of July Events
2007-2008 Executive Committee: Kristin Favillo-Treasurer, Kathleen Momont-Chair, Kennedy Wise-Vice Chair, Paige Baxter-Secretary, Jessica McIntyre-Historian
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Support the YMCA
Monthly service projects
Support Salvation Army
Attend educational conferences
Promote community activism
Rebuke graffiti
Maintain website
Promoting Indian Creek renovation
Finish Skate Park Project
Attend Caldwell Chamber of Commerce meetings
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Meeting Agendas & Minutes |
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By-Laws
Officially adopted in 1999, provide a framework for the organization. |
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2/21/08 |
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Membership Application
Become a member of the MYAC today! |
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3/12/08 |
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MYAC Brochure
2007-2008 Brochure |
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2/25/08 |
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Scholarship
Mayor's Community Service Scholarship. Due 4/15/08. |
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3/12/08 |
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Toolkit
Create your own youth council! |
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3/14/08 |
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For More Information, Contact Us: |
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Garret Nancolas, Mayor of Caldwell
Caldwell City Hall
P.O. Box 1177
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone 455-3011
Fax 455-3003
Email: gnancolas@ci.caldwell.id.us
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